Week 9

Hello, my friends! 

Another week has passed and we are inching ever-closer to the second trimester.  So, here's what's been going on...

• My lovely and dear friend Jenni got married!  It was a gorgeous day and a beautiful ceremony.  I don't think it could have been more perfect.  It's hard to believe that the girl I used to "produce" music videos with (I believe the soundtrack to Clueless was a favorite of ours) and perform impromptu stand-up routines at the movie theater we both worked at is now a married woman.  A married, beautiful, funny and smart woman.  We're, like, adults now, I guess. :)   When we ordered the bridesmaid dresses, I knew there was a possibility I could be pregnant at the wedding but of course, at that time, I never dreamed I would be pregnant with more than one!  By sheer chance, the bridal shop ordered a dress one size bigger for me.  I had to have it taken in quite a bit on the top, but it fit perfectly around the waist.  Love those empire waists.  My parents also attended the wedding and it was fun to see them out on the dance floor; they are great dancers and pretty adorable, if I do say so myself.  I can't wait to see the pictures that the amazing Emily Mueller took!  Jenni was a stunning bride...just gorgeous.

• We had our first appointment at the high risk practice at KU Med Center.  This is probably the only time I will ever give KU credit for anything, so Jayhawk readers, enjoy this. :)  The practice is beautiful - the offices must be pretty new.  The ultrasound suites are huge and have big plasma TVs for you to view the ultrasound on...a pretty big shift from squinting and staring at the little screen from the RE's office.   Everything is still looking good for all four babies.  The doctor still cautions us that a lot can happen in the next month before we move to the second trimester, but for now - everyone is measuring where they should.  Our doctor really took his time with us and answered all of our questions.  The MOST interesting piece of information by far is that this practice will do vaginal delivery for multiples, which is almost unheard of.  We need to discuss this further and do some research, but I am at a minimum, intrigued. 

• I am wearing my first maternity top!  Not really because I need to, but because I am ITCHING LIKE CRAZY.  Seriously, I'm sure my co-workers think I have some type of bug infestation or something.  All I want to do is wear the loosest clothing imaginable, so I threw on a maternity top today.  Interestingly, I had forgotten that last summer I picked up a couple of tops during the wait to find out if our first IVF cycle had worked.  I guess I was thinking optimistically?  At any rate,  I was looking through my closet and came across them this weekend.  Score!  I also ordered a maternity swimsuit because by God, I may be house-sized this summer, but I will be tan.

First maternity outfit!  Well, top, anyways.  I can still button my regular pants.  Please excuse the laundry on the guest bed!

This is the maternity swimsuit I ordered.  By and large, maternity swimwear is hideous.  This was the least offensive suit I found.

How Far Along: 9 weeks, 6 days

What I'm Doing: Itching

Cravings: In addition to fruits, vegetables and steaks, I now crave ham.  Ham!  I come by it honestly, though - my 104 year old grandmother is a ham fiend.

Sleep:  I feel a little more tired in the afternoons and extra tired in the mornings, but other than that, no changes.  And no weird sleepwalking this week, either. 

Sex of Babies: Unknown

Symptoms:  If itching is a pregnancy symptom, that's probably the thing I am suffering from most.  Still no nausea or exhaustion.  Maybe I could be a candidate for that "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant" show...other than my rapidly expanding waistline.

Fetal Movement: None

What I'm Looking Forward To This Week:  Some pool time this weekend, a trip to Trader Joe's, a baby shower on Sunday and a family get-together!

Best Moment Of The Week: Nick's impersonation of our babies in utero.  Maybe I'll get sneaky and try to catch it on video. :)

Special Thanks To: Omaha Steak Company for continuing to provide me a steady stream of iron fortification in the form of tasty, tasty beef.