Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Week 10
This is the beginning of the so-called ‘fetal period’. With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, babies are making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will start working too.)
We had an appointment today with the OBGYN. The twinners were moving around like crazy. The doctor told me that I need to be consuming 3,500 – 4,000 calories a day and that I would gain 50-60 pounds during the pregnancy. Tyler so graciously pointed out that’s more than he weighs. The doc also put me on a strict diet with included eating a pint (yes, that’s right…a whole pint) of ice cream every night! This is to balance nutritional requirements while sleeping. I think is a little jealous and probably wouldn’t mind carrying the twins around for the next 30 weeks just so he could justify eating a pint of ice cream every night!
After the appointment, Tyler texted me, “I am so excited to meet A and B – I already love them both so much”. I couldn’t agree with him more. J
We had an appointment today with the OBGYN. The twinners were moving around like crazy. The doctor told me that I need to be consuming 3,500 – 4,000 calories a day and that I would gain 50-60 pounds during the pregnancy. Tyler so graciously pointed out that’s more than he weighs. The doc also put me on a strict diet with included eating a pint (yes, that’s right…a whole pint) of ice cream every night! This is to balance nutritional requirements while sleeping. I think is a little jealous and probably wouldn’t mind carrying the twins around for the next 30 weeks just so he could justify eating a pint of ice cream every night!
After the appointment, Tyler texted me, “I am so excited to meet A and B – I already love them both so much”. I couldn’t agree with him more. J
The babies are now each the size of a prune!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Week 9 & 1 day
At the ultrasound today, we saw the twins moving around for the first time! It must have been naptime for Baby A. A Johnson was pretty mellow and even-keeled. However, Baby B was steeling the show and looking somewhat like a synchronized swimmer. The twinners are already a bit competitive as it didn’t take long for A to wake up and do a little showing off too!
After the ultrasound, Tyler sent me one of the best emails. “I can’t stop thinking about them. My head is swirling”! Only 31 weeks to go until we get to meet the dynamic duo!
Our little embryo's have now officially graduated to fetus-hood. With basic physical structures in place and increasingly distinct facial features, that babies are kind of starting to look like...well...a baby! Your eyes are fully formed, but eyelids are fused shut and won’t open until 27 weeks. Now that your basic physiology is in place, you’re both poised for rapid weight gain.
After the ultrasound, Tyler sent me one of the best emails. “I can’t stop thinking about them. My head is swirling”! Only 31 weeks to go until we get to meet the dynamic duo!
Our little embryo's have now officially graduated to fetus-hood. With basic physical structures in place and increasingly distinct facial features, that babies are kind of starting to look like...well...a baby! Your eyes are fully formed, but eyelids are fused shut and won’t open until 27 weeks. Now that your basic physiology is in place, you’re both poised for rapid weight gain.
Our little embryo's are now each the size of a green olive!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Week 8 & 1 day
Playing host to two ever-growing embryo's does take a toll. Heavy fatigue is starting to set in. But, I'm so excited to be growing two little people!
Babies are growing like mad, putting on about a millimeter every day and continuing to straighten out in the trunk. Though I can't feel it yet, the twinners are moving those little arms, legs, and (now only slightly) webbed fingers and toes like crazy.
Babies are growing like mad, putting on about a millimeter every day and continuing to straighten out in the trunk. Though I can't feel it yet, the twinners are moving those little arms, legs, and (now only slightly) webbed fingers and toes like crazy.
The babies are now the size of a raspberry!
Here's what is going on in my belly:
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Week 7 & 1 day
Babies brain, both hemispheres, are growing fast, generating about one hundred new cells every minute. Arms and legs are emerging as joints start to form, and a permanent set of kidneys (babies third!) is now in place.
Baby A and Baby B have each doubled in size since last week and now measure half an inch long, about the size of a blueberry!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Letter From Grandpa Karr
Dear "A" and "B",
By the time you get to read this, you will each have real names, so forgive me now for using your "pre-natal designations"! Your Mom wanted all your close relatives to write down their thoughts and emotions experienced at the moment she announced to us the news of your impending arrival. Grandma Karr and I feel especially privileged to have been the first to learn the news after your Dad. We were and are still absolutely thrilled and excited beyond description! I compliment you both on choosing two very loving parents who are devoted to each other, to each of you, and to the families, the Johnsons and the Karrs. They are a very special two-some, soon to be a four-some! Grandma K and I, and I am sure I can speak for Grandma & Grandpa J, want to tell you how wonderfully happy we all are at the prospect of your arrival sometime in September or October, and to have you both as grandchildren. It will be an incredible thrill to watch you grow and develop. I can hardly wait!
With much anticipation and love,
Grandpa Karr
By the time you get to read this, you will each have real names, so forgive me now for using your "pre-natal designations"! Your Mom wanted all your close relatives to write down their thoughts and emotions experienced at the moment she announced to us the news of your impending arrival. Grandma Karr and I feel especially privileged to have been the first to learn the news after your Dad. We were and are still absolutely thrilled and excited beyond description! I compliment you both on choosing two very loving parents who are devoted to each other, to each of you, and to the families, the Johnsons and the Karrs. They are a very special two-some, soon to be a four-some! Grandma K and I, and I am sure I can speak for Grandma & Grandpa J, want to tell you how wonderfully happy we all are at the prospect of your arrival sometime in September or October, and to have you both as grandchildren. It will be an incredible thrill to watch you grow and develop. I can hardly wait!
With much anticipation and love,
Grandpa Karr
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