23 weeks :)

Me and my "large" girls :)



Please feel no obligation to read these boring updates. They are more for family and those who like details! :)

Today was my monthly appointment. I am 23.5 weeks. They don't do much at these appointments at all but listen to the heart beats, and measure my belly and then I am done. Quick. However, my doctor today did mention that at my ultrasound at 22 weeks my babies were big. He actually said they were "large" and asked if we had big babies in our family. I told him about Betho's rather large children, and then told him how both Betho & I were pretty large too for preterm twins. SO, it looks like I am growing healthy, chubby girls. He said both are in the 70%  and I am assuming that's not all that common with twins. But I think big is good right? Who knows, but I am SO thankful they are growing at the same rate and look good! :)
I was talking to my mom and I don't wanna jinx it, but I think I have finally hit that second trimester "feeling good" mark. Everyone talked about how the second trimester hits and you feel wonderful. That just hasn't been the case for me. But my swollen feet and hands have gone away and my headaches have been much much better too. The heartburn is still a killer but I was just given the ok to take Zantac and it is a LIFESAVER!! All the cramping and braxton hicks stuff seems to be better too.

In other news, I was advised to quit my job due to the fact that I am not immune to the virus CMV which is obviously pretty bad for a developing baby and it is spead in places with lots of young kids. So wierd I know. Who has even heard of this right!? So if you think I have all of a sudden quit liking your child, I haven't and will be back to cuddling and kissing in 3-4 months! My last day at the school was last Friday and I was blessed to get a teletherapy (seeing kids via computer-aka skype therapy) job so I can work from home. However, last night I was hit with the news that they needed me to see kids via teletherapy in California, requiring me to obtain an additional license that could take 1-4 months. Well, I don't have 4 months and was in a bit of a panic. So it looks like I will be doing some part time work for some skilled nursing homes in the area for a while, which is my favorite setting by a long shot as a therapist. Hopefully I can get a good couple months of work in and save up some money so I can keep my plan to only work 2 days a week once babies arrive! :)

Speaking of jobs, Lance got a new job as well! I am so happy for him, and although he will be training for 10-12 months in Spring (not an awesome commute) this is truly the perfect fit for him. He will be working as a rep for a company called Ferguson and it really just fits him to a T. Way to go L!

I think as of now my version of "nesting" is more like talking all excess out of our spending (likely due to the above mentioned happenings)! And I must say by tweaking the cable, Internet, and a few direct withdrawal monthly expenses, I have already added a big chunk of $$ back into our bank account each month! I'm pretty proud of myself. Its CRAZY how things add up and I am going to do a much better job from now on about really looking into what we are spending!

Not much else going on. Getting more excited about these girlies each day! :) Happy Weekend!!