Check-up

Yesterday, I went to my 12 week check up.  Things I found interesting:

• I haven't gained as much weight as I thought.  Maybe 5 or 6 pounds.
• We could only hear one heart beat.
• Got to do another ultrasound, and saw both of them all nestled together.
• I thought I began feeling movement at 9 weeks, but I was wrong, because the area I was feeling movement doesn't have a baby there.
• However, I have been feeling them since 10 1/2 weeks, right in the middle of my uterus.
• Chad felt them move on Sunday night.
• There is a chance they are identical, after all.  They are right next to each other, but separated by sacks.
• Dr. Wold says they are very healthy and growing well.  

It was great to see them, again!  Even to hear one heartbeat was so cool, but when I got to watch their little hearts beating on the ultrasound screen, I was felt so excited for for them to be born!  

The doctor did advise me not to do any strenuous exercise, even prenatal programs.  I might be able to do yoga, but I have to be really careful not to strain anything.  Also, he keeps telling me that swimming is the best thing I can do, but I don't have a pool, unless I go really early in the morning or late at night to Gold's.  Still trying to figure that one out.

Interesting facts:

• My uterus is the size of my hand.  I imagine that means it's about the size of a 5 pound exercise ball.  
  
• The babies are each about 2 to 2 1/2 inches long.
• My stomach should grow noticeably this month.

My nausea is improving, but I still can't go in my kitchen.  I am so indebted to my neighbor, Aubrey, who comes over every week and scrubs my hugs pile of overdue dishes, then dries them AND puts them away!,  sweeps the week old food up off the floor, puts away food that has been left out, and wipes down all the cabinets, just so I can walk through my kitchen,  occasionally, without immediately running to the bathroom.

I am trying to finish my classes this week, so my ward has been taking turns with Mack.  Plus, I've had a lot of visitors stopping by with treats and meals for us.  I love being in this ward!