Babies at 21 weeks

Well, as I sit here and type this I am feeling many bumps and kicks from the little M&Ms.... love it!  I cannot believe how much these two are growing!  In about a week's time I went from feeling some "movement" here and there (still not sure if it was a baby kicking or my fajitas "talking" to me), to now feeling the babies unmistakably kicking me!  Not only are they both kicking me up a storm... they are now able to be felt by others!  This means that the next time I see Mark & Misty they will be able to actually feel their babies for the first time.  Incredible!

So the little ones are g.r.o.w.i.n.g.......  They are now about 10.5 inches long from head to heel and weigh about 3/4 of a pound!  They are about the length of a carrot.

Here is what babycenter.com has to say...

Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well.

As for me-  Like I said earlier, the most exciting thing happening right now is being able to feel the babies move from the "outside."  I am still feeling really good and I am still growing.  It's funny to hear the different reactions from people... My kids think I am HUGE and my friends think I look about the normal size for a singleton pregnancy (which I am NOT! Lol).  I am 21 weeks and I am measuring between 28-29 weeks.  That sounds crazy!  This means that if I keep this rate up, that if I deliver at 37 weeks pregnant, I will be measuring like I am 45 weeks pregnant!  Whoa. 

Weight gain is going well.  I am finally seeing a steady increase on the scale.  My weight gain as of this morning is exactly 10 pounds.  Nice and steady! 

I am getting really excited for my next appointment, which is this coming Monday, Nov 7.  Nothing new going on at this appointment, I'm just ready to see the little M&Ms and how much they have grown.  I am going to try to video the u/s again and post it so Mark & Misty, and all of you, can see the cuties.

That's about it.  Ta-ta for now.  :o)