Week 32 #operationhornettes

How far along:  32 weeks.  My c section or inducement (depending on the position of the bottom baby) is scheduled for February 12th...so 36.5 weeks, which means less than a month away till we meet our boys!!!  So crazy to think about!!!!  But so much left to do!  Crunch time.

Size of the twinkies:  Honey dew melon.  I'll get a more accurate weight measurement at my ultrasound this Friday.

Total weight gain:  back down to 31 pounds.  Once I was put on the blood pressure meds and wearing compression socks, most of the fluid that was built up in my ankles, face and hands is gone, hence the weight loss.

Sleep:  Still averaging 4-6 times but not going back to sleep...sometimes up for 2-3 hours...but Alison gave me a good book to read during those twilight hours.

Gender:  Twin boys!

Names: Richard James...aka RJ and John Keefe...aka Johnny.

Best moment of the week:  Going home from the hospital!!!  And knowing that the boys and myself are OK.  Even though all the nurses were so nice, it is always the best feeling to be in your own home.

Movement:  Oh yea.  And while I was at the non stress test, the nurse pointed out that one of the boys was having hiccups.  I had never seen that before and it was so funny!

Anything make you sick or queasy:  Pork (except for bacon of course!) and soy sauce.

Mood:  Happy to be home and excited to meet the boys in less than a month!

Looking forward to:  The ultrasound on Friday!  And my birthday on Saturday.

Week 31 #operationhornettes

How far along:  31 weeks!  Getting there!  And I ended up at the hospital at the end of this week due to pregnancy induced hypertension and I was having contractions when admitted into the hospital.  I was put on blood pressure meds and modified bed rest (I can walk around to make meals and take a shower and go up and down stairs).  I am still able to work from home as long as I am lying down.  And I got two shots to mature the boys lungs should I deliver before 34 weeks...minor blip in the road!

Size of twinkies:  squash...again!  At the ultrasounds the boys weighed 3 pounds 12 ounces and 3 pounds 13 ounces...76th and 77th percentile!  They're growing like weeds!

Total weight gain:  36 pounds.

Sleep:  Not terrible this week.  Still up 4-6 times a week but getting right back to sleep.

Gender:  Two boyzzz.

Names:  My RJ and Johnny.

Best moment of the week:  Getting to see them on the ultrasound screen and knowing that they are growing so fast!

Movement:  Let's just say every nurse that had to do the non stress test or monitor their heart beats every four hours said how active they are. They're already troublemakers!! haha

Anything making you sick or queasy:  PORK!  And SOY SAUCE!

Mood:  Grateful that the boys are ok and so am I.

Looking forward to:  Being in my own home!

Week 30 #Operationhornettes

How far along:  30 weeks!  I can't believe there's only 10 weeks left (but realistically 6-7 weeks left)...times a ticking! 

Size of the twinkies:  Fruit of the week is getting a little crazy...it's a head of lettuce this week and 18 inches long and 3.2 pounds.  I'll get a more accurate weight and measurement at the ultrasound coming up this Thursday.

Total weight gain:  32 pounds as of last appointment.  I'll get a more up to date weight gain at my appointment on Thursday.

Sleep:  It averages around 4 times a night I would say.  Some nights I'll only get up 3 nights and other nights it's 6+ times per night.  I'm sure it's only going to get worse but it is what it is.  All part of the amazing pregnancy journey.

Gender:  Two lil dudes.

Names:  RJ and Johnny.

Best moment of the week:  Christmas of course!  It was fun getting presents for the boys and thinking about this time next year when they'll be crawling all around, annoying their cousins and loving the wrapping paper!

Movement:  They are true boys!  Moving all around and I love that I can see them move all around.  Their movements are getting stronger and stronger each week.  They move all day and when I lay down to sleep but they aren't keeping or waking me up.

Anything making you sick or queasy:  Same ol' same ol'...pork and soy sauce.

Mood:  Happy and happy!  

Looking forward to:  New Years Eve and my doctors appointment and ultrasound this week.

Week 29 # Operationhornettes

How far along:  29 weeks! 

Size of the twinkies:  They are the size of a butternut squash.  They weigh about 3 pounds and will continue to gain about a half a pound per week for the next 7 weeks. 

Total weight gain:  32 pounds...gotta keep those babies nice and plump!

Sleep:  Still getting up around 3 to 6 times a night but I am getting right back to sleep.

Gender:  Two lil' boys!

Names:  RJ and Johnny.  Can't wait to see them in person!  And for those of you who have asked....RJ will be the oldest b/c in womb he is perky and awake in the morning....just like me!  And Johnny is the non-presenting (aka the top, aka the youngest) b/c in the womb he is just like Jim....sooooo dramatic when awoken on the early morning ultrasounds.

Best moment of the week:  They are really a moving and a shaking now and I love seeing them move all around in my stomach.  The feeling will never, ever get old. 

Movements:  See above. 

Anything making you sick or queasy:  Still can't handle even the thought of pork or soy sauce.   Yuck!

Mood:  Excited for Christmas!  I can't believe next year we'll have two babies crawling all around...just so exciting to think about!

Looking forward to:  Christmas and seeing our family!

Week 28 #Operationhornettes

How far along:  28 weeks!!!  Officially in the third trimester!!!  Seems so crazy that in a short amount of time, we'll be meeting the boys!  I'm so excited but I want them cooking for as long as they can!!

Size of the twinkies:  Fruit of the week is a cabbage.  I seriously am not getting the fruit of the week as we go along.  So 17" long and 2.9 pounds.

Total weight gain:  Will find out tomorrow at my doctors appointment.

Sleep:  Now up to 4 to 6 times a night getting up to go to the bathroom.  And it takes me a little bit to get comfortable.

Gender:  All boys all the time!

Names:  My boys RJ and Johnny.

Best moment of the week:  Making it to the third trimester.  When I think how far we've come it brings me to tears.  I love feeling them move around and seeing them move.  Their kicks are getting stronger and stronger.  Mrs. Horne came up this weekend and helped with sewing for the nursery.  She sewed the pompom trim on the curtains and a pillow.  Jim hung the curtains and we got the gliders delivered and Jim picked up the bookcases and worked on the closet.  The nursery is really getting there and is turning into my favorite room in the house.  I smile every time I walk by it.

Movements:  It's womb kung fu in there now.  I love every last kick!!!

Anything making you sick or queasy:  Pork and soy sauce.  Yuck and yuck!

Mood:  Excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to:  Jim and I are celebrating our Christmas on Saturday together.  Massages (a prenatal one for me) and dinner at Capital Grille.  Our last Christmas as a family of 3 (too bad there isn't a doggie massage for Sammy)!  But so excited for all the holidays with our boys that are yet to come!

Week 27 #Operationhornettes

How far along:  27 weeks.  One week to go till the third trimester and we're in the double digits now in the count down till we meet the little guys!

Size of the twinkies:  Fruit of the week is a head of a cauliflower (seems like the fruit is getting smaller each week, no?).  At the ultrasound this week, the ultrasound tech was able to measure their weight.  Twinkie A weighs 2 pounds 10 oz and twinkie B weighs 2 pounds 6 oz.  They are growing so quickly!  Makes mama happy!

Total weight gain:  26 pounds so far.  Right on track.

Sleep:  Well it's going downhill.  I now get up at least 4 times per night and sometimes it takes me a while to get back to sleep.  Thank goodness for instragram and facebook to fill those sleepless nights.

Gender:  Blue and blue!

Names:  RJ and Johnny.

Best moment of the week: Any time I get to see them moving and squirming around on an ultrasound is a great week.  If they are anything like they are in the womb than Jim and I are going to be chasing those boys around 24/7!  We also took our birthing class and it was soooo worth it.  We both learned a lot and I think it prepared us for childbirth (well as much as anything can prepare first time parents for childbirth).  It was also nice to connect with other twin parents.

Movement:  Kicks are getting stronger and stronger and I'm starting to feel the presenting more and more...too bad I can't actually see the presenting move due to my big belly.

Anything make you sick or queasy:  U got it...pork.

Mood:  Can't believe we're in the double digits for a count down.  So crazy excited to meet our little men.

Looking forward to:  A lot of the nursery furniture is going to be delivered this week!  I can't WAIT to see it all come together.

Week 26 #operationhornettes

How far along:  26 weeks!  It's flying by!

Size of the twinkies:  They are now the size of a cuke.  They fruit size corresponds with the head to toe measurement whereas before it was foot to rump.  They are about 2.2 pounds and 15" long.  I can't believe how big they are!

Total weight gain:  Still at 24 pounds but I go for an appointment tomorrow so I'll get a more accurate reading.

Maternity clothes:  Duh!!!  Just got a few new pieces from Target this weekend.  I was in need of basic long sleeves.

Sleep:  Still the what-appears-to-be-the-norm 2-3 times per night but the snoogle is saving me along with another pillow that I tuck under my belly.  It makes it comfortable to sleep.

Gender:  Boys!!!!

Names:  FINALLY!  I can tell the world the names!!!  Twinkie A is Richard James (Richard being named after my Dad and James after Jim and my Papa).  We plan on calling him RJ.  Twinkie B is John Keefe (John being after Jim's Dad and is also my Mom's Dad's name and Keefe being my mom's maiden name).  We plan on calling him Johnny or Jack.  That is still TBA.

Best moment of the week:  Being able to share the names of the twinks at Thanksgiving dinner.  It was a blast to finally being able to tell our family the names (even though there was LOTS of speculation and guesses by everyone beforehand)

Movement:  It's like a jungle gym in there!  I love being able to feel and see them move.  Such an amazing experience.

Anything make you sick or queasy:  Pork!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Jim showed me a picture of a roast pork and I almost threw up.

Mood:  Soooo excited to be so close to the third trimester.

Looking forward to:  My appointment tomorrow.  They should be able to measure the baby's height and weight.  I can't wait to see how much they've grown.

Week 25 #Operationhornettes

How far along:  25 weeks!!!  3 more weeks till the third trimester!

Size of the twinkies:  Eggplant again.  Not sure who determines this but could we get a little more creative this week than eggplant again??  They are measuring 9.2" and weigh in at a whooping 2 pounds!  Although we should get a tad more accurate weigh in and measurement when we go for our next ultrasound on December 2nd.

Total weight gain:  24 pounds based on my last appointment.

Maternity clothes:  You know it!

Sleep:  Only been getting up about 1-2 times/night so not terrible but back to staying up for an hour or so when I get up.  Honestly can't complain though because I'm still comfortable sleeping.  I owe it all to the snoogle.

Gender:  Two boys all the way!

Names:  They WILL be announced at Thanksgiving dinner this year...can you stand the suspense???

Best moment of the week:  Far and away our baby shower for the twinks.  We have never felt more spoiled or loved.  It was an amazing feeling yesterday.

Movement:  Yup!  They are a movin' and a shakin'.

Food cravings:  Fish has been my protein of choice lately.

Anything make you sick or queasy:  Pork (except for bacon of course!!)

Mood:  So loved and excitement!

Looking forward to:  Thanksgiving dnner!!  And family time!

Week 24: #operationhornettes

How far along: 24 weeks!!! Seems so crazy to think in a few short weeks I'll be entering the third trimester.

Size of twinkies: Fruit of the week is eggplant. 9" long and 1.7 lbs. At this point they are gaining an average of 6 ozs./week. Not sure how they're going to fit in there in a few weeks.

Total weight gain: Still at 24 pounds. I'm sure after Thanksgiving that will go up drastically! haha.

Maternity clothes: Um should this even be a question anymore?

Sleep: Getting up 3-4 times a night. I think it's God's way of preparing me for what is to come...

Gender: Two fightin' boys!

Names: We have FINALLY finalized the names!!! Can I get a woo hoo??

Best moment of the week: We had our mini Thanksgiving with the Holy Cross crowd and it was so fun showing off the nursery.

Miss anything: Nope.

Movement: Oh yeah. Now I can poke my belly and it causes them to move. I also noticed when I eat something sweet that really gets them going.

Food cravings: Anything mexican and BLTs.

Anything make you sick or queasy: Same ol, same ol.

Mood: Contentment and love (I know, I know...so sappy...what can I say?)

Looking forward to: This is the week before the shower so getting things ready for it!

Week 23 #operationhornettes

How far along: 23 weeks!!! I can't believe it!

Size of twinkies: Fruit of the week is an ear of corn. 8.5" long and 1.5 lbs. I can't believe I have something that big times TWO growing in my belly right now. Craziness!

Total weight gain: 24 pounds.

Maternity clothes: Duh!

Sleep: Still getting up 2-3 times per night but I do seem to be going right back to sleep which is great.

Gender: Blue and blue.

Names: Still finalizing....

Best moment of the week: Jim put the cribs up!!!!!!!!!! Talk about it becoming real!!! I find myself going in there just to be in there. I still can't believe we are creating a nursery.

Miss anything: Nope.

Movement: I saw them move!!! Talk about the most amazing feeling in the world. It's so reassuring seeing them move around. It just makes my day.

Food cravings: BLT.

Anything make you sick or queasy: pork.

Mood: Loving every.single.second. of this pregnancy.

Looking forward to: Going to Infant CPR class.

Week 22 #operationhornettes

 

How far along:  22 weeks!!!  Over the halfway mark and well into my second trimester.  Crazy because it's gone by so quickly.

 

Size of twinkies:  Fruit of the week is papaya.  8" long and 1.2 lbs.  They are plumping right up!  Just what I like to see.

 

Total weight gain:  Will find out in 3 days.

 

Maternity clothes:  Seriously why can't normal jeans be made like maternity jeans??  They are soo comfortable.

 

Sleep:  Still getting up 2-3 times per night but I do seem to be going right back to sleep which is great.

 

Gender:  Two cute as pie baby boys.

 

Names:  We are pretty close to finalizing the names...any day now!

 

Best moment of the week:  We bought so much for the nursery this week.  Mattress, mattress pads, gliders, rug, fabrics, curtain rods, bookcases and bench cushion.  Can't wait to see it all come together!

 

Miss anything:  Nope.

 

Movement:  Yup! At some points it's like a jungle gym in there.

 

Food cravings:  Anything mexican.

 

Anything make you sick or queasy:  Do I even need to say it anymore?

 

Mood:  Excited and elated.

 

Looking forward to:  Getting the nursery painted.

Week 21 #Operationhornettes

 

How far along:  21 weeks!!! 

 

Size of twinkies:  Size of a squash.

 

Total weight gain:  Not sure...won't know till November 6th at my next appointment.

 

Maternity clothes:  Obvs!  Look at me!  hahaha

 

Sleep:  Getting up about 2-3 times a night to go to the bathroom but overall pretty good.

 

Gender:  Two bouncing baby boys!

 

Names:  Still deciding between a couple names....

 

Best moment of the week:  Feeling the twinks move never gets old!

 

Miss anything:  Being able to sleep through the night.

 

Movement:  You know it!  They are moving more and more.  I can't distinguish between the two babes.  I've heard and read that twins can start to play games with one another in utero (i.e. one will tap twice and the other will respond.)  That would be amazing to feel/witness.

 

Food cravings:  BLT and chocolate (but not together)

 

Anything make you sick or queasy:  still the same ole, same ole...pork.

 

Mood:  Happy, happy and happy!

 

Looking forward to:  Seeing the nursery progress and more movement!

 

 

Week 20 #operationhornettes

 

 

How far along:  HALF WAY POINT!!!!!!!  20 WEEKS!!!  It feels so amazing!!!

 

Size of twinkies:  Bananas!  7" and about 1 pound each.

 

Total weight gain:  Won't know for another 2.5 weeks.

 

Maternity clothes:  Yup!  Trying to get creative and mix things up a little with the clothes I have.

 

Sleep:  Still getting up at least once to go to the bathroom but I am managing to fall back asleep within a half hour so some progress.

 

Gender:  Blue and blue!

 

Names:  Still deciding....

 

Best moment of the week:  Picking out and purchasing a bunch of things for the nursery...I need a nursery chronicles update...soon!

 

Miss anything:  Not really!

 

Movement:  Yup!  It never gets old and really is the most amazing feeling.  Every time I tell Jim they're kicking and he puts his hand on my belly, they stop.  I think Jim is getting a little jealous he can't feel them yet but I can:)  A girl has to have some perks for carrying the babes!

 

Food cravings:  I need something sweet after dinner now every night.  Basically anything chocolate satisfies that craving.

 

Anything make you sick or queasy:  pork....GROSS!

 

Mood:  Sooooo happy!  Love looking at my belly growing!

 

Looking forward to:  Getting some more progress done on the nursery!

 

 

 

 

 

Week 19 #operation hornettes

How far along:  19 weeks

 

Size of twinkies:  Mangos again! But grew a bit...6.5" long and about .75 pounds.

 

Total weight gain:  Not sure!  I won't know until I go back to the doctor in early November.

 

Maternity clothes:  Just got a few things from the H&M maternity line.  Super cute and affordable.

 

Sleep:  A little bit better but still waking up at least once a night to go the bathroom.

 

Gender:  TWO little dudes!!!!  Wooohooo!!!

 

Names:  Still deciding!  Trying to narrow down between four.

 

Best moment of the week:  Finding out the gender of the other Hornette!

 

Miss anything:  Uninterrupted sleep!  But overall really can't complain.

 

Movement:  Oh yes!!! 

 

Food cravings:  BLT's...oh yum!

 

Anything making you sick or queasy:  PORK!

 

Mood:  Sooooo happy!

 

Looking forward to:  Setting up the nursery!

Week 17 #operationhornettes

How far along: 17 weeks and 2 days!


Size of twinkies: Fruit of the week this week is turnips.  5.5" long and weighing 5 oz each.

Total weigh gain: I went to the doctor this past week unexpectedly (minor bleeding incident...everything looks great with the babies and me) so I got weighed.  I have gained an additional 4 pounds for a total of 11 pounds gained.  So I'm right on track so far.

Maternity clothes: Old Navy is killing it with their adorable maternity clothes.  That is definitely my go to store for maternity clothes.  I can get away with some regular tanks but other than that I am completely in maternity.

Sleep:  More nights than not now I am sleeping away, only to get up once to go to the bathroom.  I have such vivid and clear dreams.  I never knew this was a result of pregnancy!  The things you learn!

Gender:  Only one more week till we find out the gender of the other twinkie!!!  Will we share or won't we???

Names:  Not sharing quite yet!

Best moment this week:  I definitely have felt the babies move and hands down it is the most amazing feeling in the world.  It feels like tiny kicks.  I also got to hear the heartbeats again at the doctors.  One was 150 and the other 160.  Nice, strong heart beats.  My doctor said they are very active so it explains why I can feel them moving around.

Miss anything:  Nada.

Movement:  Heck yes and can't wait to start feeling it more and more!

Food cravings:  Water (so thirsty all.the.time), I am back on drinking coffee (finally!  I was wondering if I would ever get back the taste for it), and anything cheese related.

Anything making you sick or queasy:   P to the ork.  Ew!

Mood:  I love being pregnant.  There is absolutely no better feeling in the world. 

Looking forward to:  Not much got done on the nursery front this past week.  We really need to start getting moving on our room and the nursery.  We can't have the twinkies coming home to two depressing bedrooms now can we?

Week 15 #OperationHornettes

How far along: 15 weeks and 2 days


Size of twinkies: Oranges!  About 4-5" long.  They're growing like weeds!

Total weigh gain: Not sure how much I've gained since last week since we don't own a scale

Maternity clothes: Ahhhh vest weather seems to finally be here!  Mental note, add that to the to-do list...buy a maternity vest!  I have scored a good amount of maternity clothes from friends and my cousin so I'm very grateful for that.  Loving my maternity jeans and leggings.

Sleep:  Eh, not so great. I'll get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and it can take me an hour or two to fall back asleep.  Perhaps it's mother nauture's way of preparing me of what is to come?

Gender:  Blue = Boy and the other baby's gender will be found out in 3 weeks!

Names:  Only 3 more weeks till we find out if we have to come up with another boy name or if we can stick with the girl name we have chosen.

Best moment this week:  Nailing down the shower location, date and invitations.  We went glider shopping this weekend and found a few we like but haven't made any final decisions yet.    

Miss anything:  Not really.

Movement:  No :)  Come on guys start kicking!  I'm ready!

Food cravings:  Still have the usual suspects, cheese, anything salty, orange juice, lemonade, pizza, french fries, nachos.  I have added something healthy though...grapes!  Nope not a green thing in sight!  haha

Anything making you sick or queasy:  Pork.  Gag me.

Mood:  Elated!  I just love being pregnant.  Although those mood swings are setting in.  All I can say is God bless Jim....

Looking forward to:  Purchasing gliders!  And if the twinkies are reading, your Dad and I are ready to feel you kick and move!

Week 14 #Operationbabyhornettes

How far along: 14 weeks and 3 days


Size of twinkies: Lemons!  About 3" long.

Total weigh gain: 7 pounds (in case you couldn't tell by the picture above!)

Maternity clothes: Why yes I am!  Although will this weather stop fluctuating so I don't have to keep wearing the same maternity dresses when it gets hot out?  I'm ready for my new fall wardrobe!

Sleep:  Getting better but still waking up at least one time per night.  Although I'm trying not to drink an hour before I go to bed but sometimes I can't help it because I just get so thirsty!

Gender:  One bouncing boy and the other baby we won't know until October 7th when the big 18 week ultrasound is scheduled.  Can.not.WAIT!

Names:  Will we need two boys names or one boy and one girl name???  We will know in four short weeks!

Best moment this week:  Going to my OB appointment this week and hearing the babies heart beats.  Such a tear jerker.  Gets me every time.  Both were strong...148 and 155.  I'm thinking the 155 could be a girl.  Just saying......Also, we ordered the cribs (a post will be coming shortly with what we ordered) and scouting possible baby shower locations.  

Miss anything:  Not gunna lie...I am missing soft cheeses. (see food cravings below)

Movement:  None yet.  My OB did I say I could start to feel them any day (or could be up to 20 weeks!)  I'm hoping it's more like today :)

Food cravings:  Well my mom came this past weekend and made her famous homemade mac and cheese so that was amazing!  But overall, the usual suspects, cheese, anything salty, orange juice, lemonade, pizza, french fries, nachos.  Nope not a green thing in sight!  haha

Anything making you sick or queasy:  P-O-R-K!  Ew.

Mood:  Happy and excited!

Looking forward to:  Seeing the cribs all set  up and the 18 week ultrasound!!!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! #Operationbabyhornettes

In case you hadn't heard Jim and my screams the moment we got the news, we're here to let the world know...we're EXPECTING!!!!  Two, that's right folks, TWO hornettes will be making their debut March 7, 2014 and we.cannot.WAIT!

What does that mean?  For one, the  blog will be the main source for all the updates regarding anything and everything #operationbabyhornettes.  That means weekly bump pictures, the nursery chronicles and any other projects we may have up our sleeves.  So let's get the party started! 

 

 

How far along:  13 weeks and 3 days

Size of twinkies: Conflicting.  One place says oranges the other says lemons

Total weigh gain: Not sure yet.  We don't own a scale, so I won't know until I go to my next OB appointment which is next Tuesday.  Can't wait!

Maternity clothes:  Oh heck yeah!  Although I can fit into non-maternity shirts and my workout stuff (for now at least!)

Sleep:  I fall asleep easily and LOVE my snoogle (in fact Sammy and Jim seem to have taken a liken to it as well) but I'll get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and can't back to sleep because my mind is racing with things that need to get done before the twinkies make their debut.

Gender:  One BOY!  And the other baby's gender is unknown until the 18 week ultrasound.  Should we start a pool to see who guesses the second baby's gender correctly?

Names:  Not sharing yet :)

Best moment this week:  Going crib shopping!  Still seems surreal we're actually getting to experience this at all, so getting to do all things baby and pregnancy related seems like such a blessing.  And come on, how cute is nursery shopping?!  Is there anything better??

Miss anything:  Nothing!  So content.

Movement:  None yet and can't wait for the day I get to feel the babies move.

Food cravings:  Oh gosh!  Anything salty basically...goldfish, cheese, macaroni and cheese, pizza, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich...basically nothing that is good for me ha!.  Although Jim does get up earlier in the mornings now to make me an egg and cheese sandwich.  Can we get a collective Awww!!!?

Anything making you sick or queasy:  umm that's a big YUCK on anything pork related!!!

Mood:  Soooo happy!  Although I do cry at the drop of a hat (I even cried during the latest Real Housewives of New Jersey episode.  I can't help it!)

Looking forward to:  This pregnancy and meeting the twinkies!