changes

i've had a lot of thoughts today.

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we had our 12, almost 13, week check-up but didn't get to see the beans,

just hear their tiny, speeding heart beats.

my left little bean has got a heart beat of about 163, my right bean

is at about 157, so they're doing really well! oh, and i've gained a pound-holla.

i was a little worried when it took a while to find the second heart-beat

but he/she was just hiding in the background.

the other was front + center, ready for action.

i cannot wait to meet them!

the further along i get, the more the

nerves and worries go away (although they'll probably never fully go away),

and the more excitement and anticipation sets in.

yesterday we went to look for cribs, stroller and car seats.

(notice the "s" on the end of those...)

we found some fabulous stuff at burlington, babies-r-us, and ikea.

anyone have anywhere else they liked to go for necessities?

UPDATES

+ the beans are actually the size of a peach, roughly 3" long

(according to my app; probably a bit smaller, since there are two)

+ still feeling the morning sickness, i have my good days and i have my bad days;

can't wait until i only have good days with no ralphing. i've seen way too much of

the insides of my stomach.

+ i haven't really had many cravings aside from fruits and veggies

and the occasional ice cream

+ we could find out what gender each bean is at our next appointment

which is at the end of this month-i'm so excited!!

even though we have announced our pregnancy, it still doesn't quite

feel real. i think until i know what gender the beans are, and can

feel them moving around (which i hear is wild), things will be much more real

+ feeling anxious, excited, slightly overwhelmed, happy, tired, always hungry

+ my favorite thing so far has been the way tay talks to the beans.

he always tells them good night and kisses my belly.

he's going to be an amazing dad.

i hope they have his compassion and love of life.

oh, and his nose.

 the beans at 8 weeks-two separate sacks means more than likely they'll be fraternal

helloooo, 12 weeks!

can't wait until i'm past the awkward fat stage and actually have a bump i can dress!

oh, and please excuse the messy house..the holidays really took their toll on our little place.

i'm excited to keep you all updated!

we have another appointment in 4 weeks, and then a second one in 7 where they

look at the organs and anatomy of the beans. if we don't find out the gender

at 16 weeks, we'll definitely know by 20!

i'm still working on that video of our parents for you guys-can't wait to show you!