2nd Trimester = New Wardrobe!

Hooray!  We've entered the 2nd trimester - at least that's how the internet tells me I should feel.  To tell you the truth, I really like being pregnant.  I haven't had any morning sickness, nausea and very little fatigue.  My worst symptoms are occasional headaches, lower back pains and sleepless nights.  The internet also tells me right about now I should "finally" start to look pregnant - HA!  They are speaking to normal pregnant women in their 14th week.  I am far from normal.  My belly is clearly visible.  Monday morning I tried on three pairs of pants and none of them would zip, let alone button!  I broke out the belly band my incredibly wise baby sister bought me for Christmas.  And man, was I comfortable in it!  It made going to the bathroom a little bit of a challenge though - an act I participate in quite frequently these days. 

My friend Kelli from back east has been asking (maybe begging) me to send belly pics and so have a few others.  I know I'm growing two babies (each of whom are 3 and a 1/2 inches now - about the size of your balled up fist), but it's still really hard to "show off" your bulging belly!  But here goes, pic number 1 of my growing tummy...

Our friends have been asking Mike and I what we've done so far to prepare for Alpha and Beta's arrival.  We both just giggle and wonder what we should be doing this early?  I suppose everyone prepares differently, my husband chose to work himself to death.  Seriously, he's been working 6 and a 1/2 days a week for several weeks now.  He says the end is in sight but it sure doesn't feel like it.  I've gone to bed alone twice this week! Ever since Mike heard the word twins, he accepts every job offer that comes his way!  He can't keep it up forever but he has some short term goals and is very motivated!

One change we have made....we have introduced the dogs to new sleeping quarters.  They have had the run of the house, but not anymore!  Their beds have been moved to the back living room and we secure them down there with a baby gate.  I felt a little guilty at first, but I have enough trouble sleeping without having the pitter patter of their paws on the hardwoods waking us up every morning betweek 5 and 6 AM.  If we don't get out of bed they let us sleep until 6:30!  Then Droste wines or barks until we get the point.  We have been pleased to find they seem to love their new bedroom and even lay down there on their own...