Happy Mother's Day!!

The babies are the weight of some different kinds of squash this week. I actually didn't realize there were so many kinds of squash but one email said an Acorn squash and one said a Butternut squash. We decided to get one of each for the picture this week because though these girls will both be Vanderwals, we know their personalities, looks, etc., will most likely be quite different. Here is a little bit more about what is going on with them this 29th week (according to the email):

Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is growing bigger to make room for her developing brain. This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.

At our ultrasound last week the girls were already over 2 1/2 pounds so I am guessing they are closer to 3 pounds each this week. I can definately tell they are getting bigger because their movements are so much stronger...and they move ALL THE TIME! It's so crazy to watch little rolls moving around on my belly. Sometimes it really looks lopsided too so I am not sure what they are doing in there.

I had my Centering group Friday morning and got to hear their heartbeats. Baby A was in the upper 140's and Baby B was in the lower 140's. Baby B of course was moving all over the place. I also am measuring at 34 weeks (for that of singletons) which is supposedly right on track for twins, so I am consistently measuring 5 weeks ahead.

Last week Saturday I had a baby shower hosted by my friends which was a lot of fun. They welcomed the girls with lots of fun gifts that I am excited to put to use. Yesterday I had another baby shower hosted by the girls' Aunt Lauren (my new sister!) and my Aunt Lori. We played some fun shower games that I had never played before and the girls were of course spoiled some more. Thanks to everyone who came and those who thought of me even if you weren't able to attend.

Kevin and I are still in shock some days that we are going to be parents of twin girls. You never know what the Lord has in store for your life. I was reminiscing with a friend earlier this week about how different things can be 3 months, 6 months, etc., down the road. Last fall we were saying to eachother how we wish we could see a snapshot of what our future held. Never would I have guessed that my snapshot would include 2 little girls and celebrating my first Mother's Day (it counts even though they aren't here yet right?).
Kev and I say to eachother quite often how blessed we are to not only have two amazing Mom's that love us and we have learned so much from, but also two wonderful families. So Happy Mother's Day to our Mom's! I also want to recognize that there are many other women in all of our lives that should be thanked. So Happy Mother's Day to the Aunts, Grandmas, Sisters, and Friends in our lives.

The other aspect I want to recognize is for those that have lost their Mom's and cannot wish them a Happy Mother's Day today and also for those who want to be a Mom and are waiting for that to happen. I am thinking about you today.

Have a great week everyone!!