Squash - 32 Weeks

Eight months down! Six weeks to go :-)

The appointment at Maitri went well today. Heart rates are 153 (her) and 122 ( him). She weighed in at 4.2 pounds and he was 4.9 pounds, both in the 50th percentile.

Dave and the kids have left for New Jersey for the next two weeks. A nice welcome from the last week of swim lessons and pool time for the kids after work each day. I love seeing them grow more comfortable with the water and playing with friends but by the end of the day I dream about putting my feet up and relaxing. I have finished one baby blanket and am working on the second.  They make a great project to work on in my meetings and when I need to unwind at night.

Next appointment with Maitri is July 30th for blood pressure and heart rate check. I have booked the rest of the appointments up until the delivery date, four more appointments and it will be baby time!

Weight:176.5

Feeling: Stuffed! I'm not sure how my body will continue to stretch so I am am going to consider myself a magician for the next month and a half. Still just very minimal swelling in my hands at feet by the end of the day.

Babies: Your babies are about 16.7 inches long and weigh in at about 3.75 pounds.


Nails now cover your babies' fingers and toes. Their arms, legs, and torsos are filling out. Some babies even have a full head of hair by now. Most twins will be born in the next few weeks.


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