21 Weeks

How far along? 21 weeks

Days since transfer: 129 days

Total weight gain: +14.8

Maternity clothes? Yep! The challenge this week? Swimsuits. There's something quite hilarious about a preggo putting on a fabric that resembles a whale. Just saying...

Sleep: Sleep was more elusive this week. I found myself passing out pretty fast, but then waking to pee a few hours later, only to be wide awake. Like ready to start the day, do something productive, can't fall back asleep for several hours kind of awake. Several times I have woken up hungry {never in my life have I eaten in the middle of the night}. I'm hoping my good sleep comes back so I can have a little more time before this middle-of-the-night waking becomes my new normal ;)

Best moment of the week: Registering for babies! Such a fun day. One we weren't sure we would ever have, and one for which we are just so thankful. 

Cravings: Popsicles! I have been making fresh fruit popsicles, and I want to eat them all day long. I don't {eat them all day long}, but it sure sounds nice on these hot summer days.

Symptoms: Baby Boy has either taken up residence on, or decided to constantly kick, my bladder, so I have made a lot of trips to the bathroom. This week I also started to feel "big." Which I realize is laughable since I am only halfway... I do pretty well through the morning, but by mid-afternoon, I am feeling more tired and my body feels the strain of two babies on my abdomen. I find myself stopping whatever I am doing to sit and relax until Mike gets home.

Looking forward to: Sitting on the beach with my book and an ice cold drink :)

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Size of baby? About the size of a banana, least weasel, or baseball cap

Development: Babies' taste buds are starting to develop, and they have their own little routines of sleep and play. They are super wrinkly right now, which will allow internal expansion and the baby fat to start settling in.

Heartbeat: Supposedly you can hear them now with a stethoscope...anyone have one we can borrow? :)

Movement: Definitely feeling them more. I got to feel someone's bout of hiccups this week!

Gender: We're having a BOY and a GIRL :)

{iPhone Rewind} :: June

I gathered some snacks for our trip to Chicago. You would think that the twins were already here, but nope! These are all for mama :)

Date #18: Smokin' Hot Monogamy #wcsavethedate16

Sasha had her yearly checkup and was officially deemed an "old lady." She is doing great, but will have to start taking some supplements to help her ease into old ladyhood :)

Date #19: Houlihans + Steel City Pops with our Community Group #groupdate #wcsavethedate16

Our guest bedroom became the staging area for wedding prep, which I LOVE. Can't wait to celebrate with sweet friends! #callofdoty

Thrift shopping is the best! And BONUS: it still fit! That's a rare thing these days :)  #18w6d

Mike preached at his parents' church on Father's Day. I love this photo of the McCullough men :)

Showing off at the vet. Sasha will do anything for a treat :)

Mike got to preach at Mercy Church this month. It was fun to be with our sweet friends in their new facility!

Well over half way {for twins} and realizing I'm going to at least double in size before the end...but I wouldn't change a thing :)  #20w3d

Infused Water Wednesday :: Blueberry + Lemon + Mint

Today's infused water recipe: Blueberry + Lemon + Mint

Ingredients {to fit in the Chilaqua 24 oz. bottle}:

• Handful of blueberries
• 1/2 lemon, rind removed, diced
• 2-3 mint leaves, scrunched {to release the flavor}
• 5-6 ice cubes
• Filtered water

Verdict: Yummy!

I really like this one. It's refreshing and just tasted really good! I will definitely make this one again.

20 Weeks

How far along? 20 weeks

Days since transfer: 122 days

Total weight gain: +11.8

Maternity clothes? Yep! And I am already starting to outgrow the items I have...maternity sizing is a bit frustrating for me, so it has been a little bit of a challenge. So this is going to be interesting :)

Sleep: Still sleeping pretty well. It is getting a little harder to find a comfortable position, but once I find one, I'm out.

Best moment of the week: We got to hear heartbeats again at our OB appointment, which is always fun. Mike also got to feel the babies kick! It was brief, but he definitely felt it. And it was so fun to see his face :)

Cravings: Not really. Just trying to eat healthy.

Symptoms: Still feeling really good, just continuing to grow! I worked a wedding reception this past weekend, so my body is pretty achy and tired after that. I have spent a lot of time with my feet up since then haha. 

Looking forward to: A long weekend with my hubby. He is going to take some time off, and we will get to enjoy some good time together. We may start registering this weekend, so that will be fun!

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Size of baby? About the size of a mango or a paper airplane :)

Development: Babies have grown a ton, and my uterus is starting to press up against my lungs already. They have stretched out and can now be measured from head to toe {instead of crown to rump}. Baby girl has seven million primitive eggs, and baby boy's testicles are forming. Babies are sprouting teeth buds, lips, eyelashes, and eyebrows.

Heartbeat: Still one of my favorite sounds, and still nice and strong! Both babies had heartbeats in the 150s.

Movement: It's still not consistent, but it is definitely unmistakable at this point. Mike even got to feel them kick briefly, so that was fun to share with him.

Gender: We're having a BOY and a GIRL :)

Isn't this shirt just so fun? :)

Infused Water Wednesday :: Blueberry + Raspberry + Basil

Today's infused water recipe: Blueberry + Raspberry + Basil

Ingredients {to fit in the Chilaqua 24 oz. bottle}:

• Handful of blueberries
• Handful of raspberries
• 2 basil leaves, scrunched {to release the flavor}
• 5-6 ice cubes
• Filtered water

Verdict: Refreshing {and it sure looks pretty!}

This was a good fruit-infused combination. I wasn't too sure about the basil, but it actually complimented the berries. To get full flavor, it's best to let it chill in the fridge and actually "infuse" it for a few hours. This would be a great Fourth of July drink!