8 weeks - 12/13/20

Week 8: The babies are the size of raspberries

What's going on in there: Amniotic fluid volume is increasing and the womb is expanding to accommodate its growing tenants. This week, hands and feet are forming tiny fingers and toes, and those arms are able to flex at the elbows and wrists. At this point, eyes begin to develop pigment, and genitals are forming too.

These external features aren’t the only things developing — the internal organs are making strides, too. As the intestines form, they start to take up space in the umbilical cord because there’s not enough room in the babies abdomen yet. Even at this early stage, the intestines are working to carry waste away from the body. A month from now, when there’s more room in their little bellies, the intestines will move out of the cord and back into the abdomen.

Our second ultrasound on 12/14/20 showed the babies were growing beautifully, with heart rates of 173 and 176. I think we all took a deep breath once we saw both of our little stars were doing so well. We got to see their little heart beats flickering on the screen and they looked like little gummy bears with their arm and leg buds. 

Next appointment: 12/21/20 first appointment with the OB

Feeling: Pretty good. The nausea hangs out like an old friend, always there but comes and goes. Energy levels go up and down through out the day (naps are still lovely on weekends!). And my appetite is trying to make an appearance again thanks to my brain wanting certain things but my stomach quickly reminds me that I may not be ready for foods that aren't bland yet. Overall, no symptom is too bad and I know in about a month the nausea should go away and my energy will be back up! So I am taking full advantage of the down time and getting rest while the boys are growing 

Weight: 158

32 weeks to go!