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Week 24

Sep22

You are each about 30 cm long. Your lungs are starting to produce surfactant that will ensure they don’t collapse when you breath air after birth.

You can detect what is bitter and sweet 🙂

Your hand palms and soles of your feet have little creases. You can suck your fingers and toes.

An update on Mummy 

So excited to reach 24 weeks!

Mummy had remnants of a horrible cold and couldn’t take the usual cold remedies but slept lots and had you for company kicking away and soon felt better.

Mummy found it hard to sleep as tummy uncomfortable as you grow but loved to feel you both kicking away.

Grace you  moved up high and when we did interviews at work for my replacement – my line manager could see you moving!!

Last working day is in 5 weeks. Feeling strange. Would have been at work 10 years this coming February. We are going to let the person on my team who got the job know on Tuesday. This is what I have always wanted but all scary. Bit sad but also happy 🙂 Will start maternity leave on 14th November but take holiday from 28th October.

I wrote on my special momo group page and have decided to ask on Monday at our 24 week scan if we can see you every week instead of every two.

Me and you… what have we been doing this week? 

We went to Mothercare to spend birthday vouchers. We bought you some beautiful things – ‘Daddy’s little birdie’, ‘I love you’ and ‘I love mummy’ long sleeved body suits with turn over cuffs to stop your nails scratching your face. Forest and Zoo animal sets with cute animals on them. Cute bunny embroidered muslin squares for burping or wrapping you. Bath time towels, cute mouse range sleep suits. baby brush and nail clippers, cellular woven blankets for bed time and something extra special…the cutest Peter rabbit edition outfits… Thank you so much Aunty M and Uncle D.

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The twin Z feeding pillow arrived! so pretty and can’t wait to use it to feed you both.

Received a very generous gift from friends at church so we can get a tumble dryer and reusable nappy set as we always wanted 🙂

Before you arrive I would love to…

Sep20
  • Take you to Keswick arboretum Fitz park in the Lake District. Take pictures of mummy’s big tummy pregnant with you against the ‘pregnant tree’ and have one last beautiful holiday in the caravan with Nanny and Grandpa before you are born.

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  • Use the gift of a 4D scan we were given by J. To get to see you in 3D shapes dancing and kissing and cuddling for half an hour. Mummy and Daddy, Aunty Bom Bom, Grandma, Nanny and Grandpa will all be there to see you my precious daughters. Hope to see you kick and maybe suck your thumb.
  • Attend the Tamba twin day to meet other Mums and Dads who are also looking forward to looking after their twins or even triplets. I hope to make lifelong friends and maybe you will have twin friends too!
  • Pray for you
  • Talk to you
  • Connect with you
  • Love you each minute of each day
  • Feel you kick and move
  • Sing to you
  • Call you by name my gorgeous twin babies Chloe and Grace xxxx

Week 23

Sep16

You are each about 29cm long.

You look just like a newborn now although slightly leaner. You can now make insulin and due to the development of your inner ears you know if you are upside down in my womb.

An update on Mummy:

Mummy dyed her hair with help of Nanny to get rid of the greys. So nice not to use ammonia for a change.

At church Mummy drew a picture of you both nestled in the hands of God. You are each touching Jesus’ heart at the centre. It was an evening of expressive praise. This is what came to mind. You are safe in God’s hands.

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Very reassured by your super kicks now!!

Mummy has a special pillow from a friend for night timeand although i have some pelvic pain I am learning how to manage it.

Was off work with horrid head and sinus cold.

Still enjoying my cheeses. Also the left over chocolates from my birthday.

Me and you… What have we been doing this week?

Mummy and Daddy saw you at our 22wk and 3 days scan. We had to wait over an hour as it was busy.  Low Placenta has risen up a bit which is good 🙂

Upset to see some mummies crying in the waiting room. Mummy prayed for them and you.

Caught up with my mentor – talked about identity in God and how he has been there on our journey!!

Aunty M’s father in law died suddenly and we were all in shock 😦 Praying lots.

Bought our first baby car seat (by Maxi Cosi).

 

Week 22

Sep9

In length you are about 28cm. Papayas.

Chloe – 18.65cm head to rump and 443g, Grace 18.55cm head to rump and 444g.

You have taste buds on your tongues, tooth buds behind your gums, fingernails, fully developed eyebrows and eyelids.

An update on Mummy:

Since the last scan mummy has been feeling uncomfortable as the bump of you is growing. Pressure and pulling and hardly sleeping.

Didn’t feel great when doing out of hours work. Like tight fists in my uterus and also pelvic pain. Hurts to walk and at times in bed and when getting out the car.

Mummy turned 40!!

Had a haircut ready for being your yummy mummy! daddy made mummy feel very special.

Mummy learnt how to do some useful stretches to help with the pain.

Although  you kick lots you go quiet when Daddy tried to feel you with his big warm hands. Though he did feel you once Grace! 🙂 🙂

Me and you… What have we been doing this week?

For Mummy’s birthday, Mummy and Daddy took you up to the 72nd floor of the shard! It was a beautiful day and we had a boat ride to Greenwich then had a lovely meal looking over London. Also had a birthday picnic in the week with work.

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We went to Cambridge to see a good Friend inducted into his new church. His brother in law prayed for you- he works in neonatal care. He knows you will be ok.

Grandpa and Nanny , Aunty M (and her hubby) and best childhood friend all came to see us for the day on Saturday. You kicked so much as mummy rested before the evening meal.

23 of us had a wonderful meal at Chiquitos to celebrate Mummy’s birthday. Even baby I came along with his parents.

So lovely to see Aunty M and she loves to feel you kick. Spent day on Sunday with Grandpa and Nanny.

Mummy and Aunty M now have lots of very silly selfies- had so much fun.

Also so lovely to spend time with best childhood friend and remember the old times. 🙂

 

Week 21

Sep2

Heel to crown you are each about 27cm.

You now start to take in tiny amounts of sugar via the amniotic fluid you swallow rather than relying just on the placenta. Vernix on your skin is now thick and waxy to ease your delivery.

An update on Mummy:

I can feel you kick much more now. 🙂

Had a bit of a scare on Sunday. Mummy was getting ready for bed and a great evening at church when she noticed a bit of a bleed and so we went to St Mary’s hospital to be checked over. Very worried but Daddy was reassuring. Mummy was checked over and all was ok inside! 🙂  very late night with not much sleep!

Not enjoying the heat and humidity. Eating lots of sun dried tomatoes, feta /goats cheese and avocado salads.

After visiting charity shops Mummy so excited about the cute outfits she bought for you and the ‘Guess how much I love you?’ soft baby book.

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Mummy had a sore back, lots of pressure and pulling in tummy.

Received a gift of money from a friend – so lovely – it means we can get you car seats! 🙂

Me and you… What have we been doing this week?

Though we didn’t sleep until 5am on the morning after the scare, Mummy and Daddy and you two travelled in the afternoon to surprise Nanny and Grandpa. They were so pleased to see us. We spent that bank holiday evening with them.

We told them your names – Chloe and Grace! then later we told Aunty M and Aunty Bom Bom and Grandma.

When we had the 20 weeks scan, mummy had the internal scan too which was all fine.

Your new baby bath arrived- so cute:-)

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Studied story of Hannah in the bible at group. Very appropriate. God keeps his promises!!

Nanny is knitting you both some beautiful hats, cardigans and booties 🙂

We love you!

 

The 20 Week Scan

Aug30

20 weeks and 4 days! 

Mummy and Daddy and Dr P got to see you both again! 

Chloe you are positioned on my left (328g and 16.8cm)

Grace you are on my right (347g and 16.6cm)

You are both head down. 

The 20 week scan was meant to be even more intense than the one two weeks ago so I was relieved it wasn’t so painful for my back. Dr P is good at scanning so quickly showed us all was ok. Good heartbeats, good blood flow etc.

Mummy has a low lying posterior placenta.

He was delighted as we were when we saw you both head down and kissing each other :-):-)

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He took 4D photos of how cute you looked. We could see your beautifully formed faces and little fingers. So happy to see you both again!

My little babies Chloe and Grace xx

Week 20

Aug26

You are each about 15 -16cm.

You are developing your senses. You can’t hear yet but your ear structures are getting ready.

An update on Mummy:

My baby bump seems to be really growing fast!!

Very hot days on the tube and in the office. Gave notice formal notice to work that I will leave end of October!! Got to start planning for handover to whoever will do my maternity cover. My 6 month review went well. All becoming a reality after all these yearsthat we will have babies soon!

Tried not to be too stressed about the lady on Ebay who didn’t refund return of the cot. 😦

Feeling a bit sick and having heart palpitations! Feeling you kick and turn is reassuring – though you are still as soft as butterflies! 🙂 🦋

 

Feeling happy and energetic. Cravings; feta and goats cheese

Me and you… What have we been doing this week?

Mummy did some needle felting!

Picked blackberries from the garden with Aunty Bom Bom. So much fun cutting down the brambles with her and Daddy.

Had the courage to put a photo of bare baby bump on facebook!

It was Nanny’s birthday so we sent her a ‘little bag of love’ which made her cry!

We went to the City Farm near work. Couldn’t touch the lambs but looked at them. The new cafe there is nice.

Amazing to have reached 20 weeks!!

Our scan is coming up! We get to see you again! Yay! 🙂 🙂

Week 19

Aug19

Our consultant measured you. One of you is 14.37cm head to rump and one is 14.15cm. Estimated at 218g and 216g.

You have distinct facial features and your nervous system is developing well.

As girls you already have 6 million eggs as you have your uterus and fallopian tubes.

An update on Mummy:

I am feeling a bit sick in the mornings but not too bad. managed to get a free prescription for progesterone from the hospital- yay!

I could feel you tickle me like crazy- when on the sofa with my feet up and also at work mid afternoons at my computer desk! can’t wait until I ca feel you kick properly. People giving up their seats on seeing my baby bump badge and growing tummy!

managed to play the bongos at church. Not sure if you liked the noise or not.

Still loving my feta cheese!

Me and you… What have we been doing this week?

On 15th August Mummy and Daddy got to see you for half an hour each for an intensive 18 week scan. We saw your brains, heart chambers, organs and bones 🙂

Daddy helped with taking the camping things to New Wine conference while Mummy received the new co-sleeper for you but it was the wrong size. Bought another one at a price we wanted.

Mummy started to plan her 40th birthday meal in September. We looked after Bob the hamster this week.

Went to see some friends and new baby I. Very cute.

The arms reach co-sleeper is lovely!!

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We now have a bag of preemie clothes for you and some maternity clothes for mummy to enjoy!! given to us by very special friends.

 

 

Week 18

Aug12

You are each about 14cm. Sweet potatoes.

Your skin is now covered with protective vernix. you have regular sleeping patterns and cuddle up in your favourite position.

An update on mummy:

I loved seeing Nanny and Grandpa. Nanny felt connected to you little babies. So lovely I am finally to be a mum.

Met with my mentor.

Nearly fainted at the station near work after walking up the escalator. Was given a ‘baby on board’ badge the kind station lady.

Having the odd heart palpitation, especially at night time. Mt feet are no longer swollen though.

Stopped the anti-sickness tablets, feeling happy. Craving feta cheese and sun dried tomatoes.

Me and you… What have we been doing this week?

Our friend’s baby boy I was born (2.30am on Saturday morning) Daddy is his God Daddy!

We went for a walk around lido (where Daddy is the swan man) with Nanny and Grandpa.

On the 8th August I felt you for the first time. I was sat at my work desk and told my team. The sensation made me jump – like a finger stroking my tummy but from the inside!!

Good news to hear that our landlords are keeping our rent the same!

Shared with church family about you and asked for prayer. Lots of encouragement given to us. Lovely to know that people are supporting us and care for us. We were given a picture that says ‘when you go through deep waters I will be with you’. Later we posted the full story on the church facebook page. We received lots of lovely comments.

Week 17

Aug5

You are 12.5cm. Your eyes are closed but you are beginning to grow eyelashes and eyebrows.

You weigh the same. Your cords are tangled 😟 we pray for you each day!

You love to dance and cuddle each other xx

You are girls! 💗💗 xx

An update on mummy:

Very tired as recovering from plane delays and lack of sleep. Work went well even though my co-manager was on leave.

So happy to see you on the scan and even nicer to have a surprise at midwife appointment to see you again and see your hearts are strong!

Mummy’s blood is all good and urine fine. Legs and feet a little swollen since the flight so need to raise them when I can. Gripey tummy at times.

I told work that I will leave at end of October- so soon!

Lovely to see Nanny and Grandpa for cuddles.

Worried about you but hopeful and trusting in God!! Praying for life! May you have abundant life to the full! We love you! Xx

Me and you… What have we been doing this week?

After the lovely time in Kefalonia we had delays on our flight home. Very tired and Aunty Bom Bom picked us up. Got home at 5am. She had to work at 7am!

We met our consultant on 2nd August. We saw your heart beats and spines and ribs. We heard your heart beats nice and strong.

Mummy and Daddy were shown diagrams of how you have one placenta and one sac. We hope to have you mid November by c section. We will see you on a scan every two weeks.

We hadn’t planned to know your gender but the consultant offered. Mummy and Daddy looked at each other and agreed to know now. So excited you are girls!! 💗💗

Nanny and Grandpa came to visit. Nanny is knitting you cute tiny hats and has made beautiful soft blankets for your pram. Nanny can’t stop stroking you in my tummy. 💕
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