Whoa! The belly is getting bigggggggg!

I'm 22 weeks pregnant now, and my belly is definitely growing growing growing! I'm measuring right at 26 weeks, which is one month ahead of where I actually am. This is perfect for twins, though. I went to the Dr. this week and the babies are absolutely perfect. I had my growth scan (high-tech sonogram that I get monthly), and every aspect of the baby's anatomies are right on target. They weigh 1.0 pound and 1.2 pounds. And...they're still girls! Most of you know that I was a bit concerned about that since I was told Landon was a girl. Dr. Payne is a specialist and he is positive that these babies are girls, so he has me convinced now. 

My multiple's specialist, Dr. Payne, told me that he wouldn't let me go past 38 weeks, so I guess that makes my new due date April 23 rather than May 7. I will be lucky to make it that far though. Most twins are born right around weeks 36-37, so I'm aiming for sometime beginning to mid-April. It would be so fun if they came on April 14 because 2 of my best friends, Stevi and Kendra, had their sweeties (Grayson & Kennedy) on that day. It must be a special day, so we'll see! 

I was also told that I must quit working by spring break. That is if everything goes perfect from this point on. Soooo...it could be even sooner than that if my blood pressure goes up, I start to swell, etc. etc. Lets hope none of that happens! I would hate to be put on bedrest, but unfortunately it is very common with twins. Just about every single twin mommy I've spoke with was put on some sort of bedrest before the babies came. Anyhow...2 1/2 more months of teaching is all I have left if everything goes good. 

We are pretty set on the names now, except for one little aspect. We know one of the girls is definitely Emily Grace, but we are still not positive about Allie's name. We know her first name is Allie, but Chris likes it spelled, "Alli" and I like "Allie". And he likes Alli Catherine and I like Allie Kate. So....I'll be getting my way soon, I just don't know when he'll agree to it :)

All in all, this pregnancy is going great. I'm beginning to feel the effects of being in the 3rd trimester (since I'm measuring ahead of time). All you mommies out there know what the 3rd trimester feels like. Just tired from chasing a toddler around, not sleeping very well, achy back, etc. I don't have much to complain about though. These girls are treating me pretty well so far!

Enjoy the belly pics! Ignore the way I look please! It was very late at night, no make-up, and very tired. And I'm not exactly sure what that white spot on my leg is...