Jill's Pregnancy: Weeks 21 - 26

We were able to spend time over the Christmas Holidays in both Detroit and Crystal Falls with family and friends. Jamie felt the babies moving on the outside of my belly for the first time on Dec 23 (watching the Florida/Ohio State basketball game).

Ever since Christmas, my belly has been growing and growing! The babies have been very active and moving around. I almost think that they wake each other up and get each other going! Jamie is often able to feel their very strong movements!

Week 23: Jan 14, 2007

We went for our fifth doctor's appointment on Jan 18, 2007. I have been experiencing a lot of back pain, so the doctor recommended a maternity support belt. It if funny looking, but sure seems to help with supporting my back and stomach! The babies heart rates were 171/162. I have gained 15 pounds so far, and when the doctor measured the outside of my belly, I was measuring at 33 weeks/8 months (gestational age), even though I was only 23 weeks/almost 6 months along!

6 Months - Week 24: Jan 24, 2007 - what a difference a little over a week makes!!!

Jamie and I went to a "Multiple Blessings" class at the hospital for parents of multiples. There were 3 couples expecting twins and 2 couples expecting triplets. We received some education specific to having a multiples pregnancy. We also got some information about a parents of multiples support group that we will probably look into. I guess it is really helpful to have other parents to talk to about raising twins.

Week 26: Feb 4, 2007

We have had so much love and support from our family and friends (and even people at work). We feel very lucky for our daughter and son on the way, but also for all of the special people in our lives that are reaching out to us! Jamie has been working hard to get the nursery/house ready (painting, laying laminate wood flooring, replacing carpet). My sister and friends Jen and Lisa came down in January to also help get the nursery organized, wash and organize baby clothes, shop a little bit. I had a good few weeks of energy in January, now I feel like I get tired pretty quickly and it is getting harder to get around. I have been swimming at the YMCA for some exercise - when I am in the water, I feel the same as I did before being pregnant.