3am Parties

We're half way there...at least!  Today is 20 weeks of pregnancy with these little monkeys, and monkeys are exactly what they are.  Last night we had a party in my uterus...at 3am.  Apparently there was a dance party and no one notified the landlord ahead of time.  I was woken to some kicks that I can now feel on the outside.  This is the first pregnancy I've had where the babes didn't sleep when I was sleeping.  Warning to my IP's.....you may have some nighthawks on your hands!

A Post From a Reader

I've always said that I would respond to readers posts.  For some reason people are having a hard time posting things here lately.  I new friend sent me this in email today and I wanted to share.  This is the reason that I've written this blog...for people to hear this story and be touched by it.  I love the support we've always gotten.  So thank you Johanne for this lovely letter of support to my IP's and I...it means so much to us.

Lisa I have to say you are such an amazing, strong, beautiful heart warming woman. I just sat here yesterday reading each and every post right from the beginning, since we just met recently. The tears were flowing and my face was smiling. I want to say congratulations to you and the IM & IF and their family. How blessed you all are. We do not know each other but am hoping we will get to know each other better. I am going to continue reading each and every step of the way. You are a true gift from God, an angle sent to do good :) for these wonderful parents to be and to the family & friends you have made over the last few years and the years to come. I was looking forward to see if the babies are boys or girls, today I read one of each. The best of both worlds. How amazing this is. It is exciting not only for you and the parents but everyone who is following your wonderful journey. Hugs and love, thoughts and prayers & hopes that you continue to feel good.
Johanne

The Results Are In!!!

My IP's and I went for my monthly appointment that included an ultrasound this time.  There was so much excitement in the air....and so much guessing too.  Let me remind you of what my guess was...boy/girl.  So now let me tell you....I love being right!!!!   The tech confirmed what I've always thought and my IP's couldn't be happier.  Best of both worlds in situations like this.  We are all truly blessed in this journey.  The tech also did a full scan of each baby and they are both healthy and we are right on track at 18w 4d.  Let me tell you, they are big movers. Little man kicked me so hard during the scan that it hurt.  I'll remind him of that when he's older!

In the picture above the top one is baby boy and bottom is baby girl.

IP's are Coming to Town!

As I write my IP's are arriving in Ottawa. Tomorrow is a big day...Ultrasound! If all goes well tomorrow we'll find out the gender of the babies. Remember my guess is boy/girl, but I wouldn't be surprised to hear boy/boy.

So tonight we have a sitter coming and it will be a dinner for adults at a nice restaurant near our place. The number of those in my IP's future is dwindling so they better make the most of it now.

So readers, place your guesses for tomorrow and I will update after the u/s. Let's see who is right!

Feed Me!

The hunger and appetite that has come with this pregnancy is definitely something to write about. On a good day I like to eat and have a very healthy appetite. My current ability and need to eat puts all other hunger to shame. I've had dinner with friends and family and can feel their eyes upon me as they watch me clear my plate. My husband can tell by the size of the meal how long it will be until I'm hungry again. I've even had my mom say to me "well, there's a snack in your future because that dinner isn't going to last long" She was right. There are many snacks in my future.

I try to be conscious of what I eat. I really do strive for a healthy balance but there is a force greater than me guiding some of these choices. I have consumed what I call 'dirty' foods; McDonald's, KD, Pogos etc. and I'm ashamed to admit it. lol I'd like to blame these foods on a boy growing in me but we haven't had the ultrasound yet to confirm that.

Well, now that I've gone on so much about food, I am hungry. I'm off to hunt down some fruit! (that must be the girl!)