34 weeks

Only 4 weeks to go! We are hoping for healthy twins that make it to term. Unless I go into labor on my own earlier, my doctor will schedule an induction for sometime between 38-39 weeks. I have Lamaze class this weekend- due to a scheduling mix up Justin has to work, so my mom will go with me. The instructor left a message today and the class sounds like quite the production- I need to bring lotion, 2 pillows, and wear comfy clothes. I'm starting to plan my outfit... I think I'll probably just wear maternity jeans/leggings and a maternity top... I'm guessing I'll get weird looks if I wear heels, so I suppose I'll just have to suck it up and wear my ugg-type boots (even during pregnancy I maintain my stance that tennis shoes should only be worn in a few select situations... primarily for working out).

34 week belly measuring 44 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain? I was actually down 2 pounds at my appointment today... which probably means I'll have a magical 4-5 pound gain at my next appointment. The nurse never announces my weight, so while we are weighting for the Dr. to come in, I give Justin the run down. When I told him that I was down 2 pounds his immediate response was "oh, well I better take you to Cherry Berry tonight"... do I have Husband of the Year material or what?

 Maternity clothes? Yup

 Stretch marks? Unfortunately yes, and I don't think I'll know the full extent of the damage until after the girls are here, as I was diagnosed with PUPPP (more on that later) so I think (hope) they look worse than they actually are.

Sleep? Still good! I'm glad that I'm able to fall back asleep easily.

 Miss anything? I still miss my wedding ring- especially with Lamaze coming up, my mom and I both look young for our age, so I might appear to be a little bit teen mom-ish.

Cravings? Any sort of baked good with milk... Justin is making brownies right now!
    
Aversions? Nope, although I would rather have snacks over real food.
       
Symptoms? PUPPP- which is an awesome belly rash that feels like poison ivy/chicken pox and doesn't go away until after delivery. My Dr. told me that it was in the beginning stages, so I'm a worried about what it might feel like in a few weeks. My doctor was really surprised that I had it, apparently PUPPP is pretty rare, and 70% of the cases are in women who are pregnant with boys. Oh well, I've been lucky to have a relatively complication free pregnancy and so far the itchiness is manageable- I just need to keep busy and use my benadryl cream.