30 Weeks Pregnant With Twins

Pregnancy Log

"Tita, my dad says you swallowed a basketball," 8-year old Ava told me after Church last Sunday.

Yup, pretty much. Starting around my 28th week with the twins,  I started noticing that people were staring more and more at my belly.  There were also shocked reactions from my OB, my Church friends, and my family.Not to mention, comments such as Ava's

A common thread running through all these reactions is that look or tone of concern that my belly is too big for me. I can see them feeling pained just by looking at me.

Haha. I've not really looked at a mirror in days, so I don't know what they're seeing. So I decided to take a picture for posterity.

What I have been keeping track of are stats and symptoms.

Week 30

Weight Gain: 24 pounds

Symptoms: Occasional leg cramps, pain in my pelvic area, acid reflux, itchy belly, sleepless nights. I can't reach my toes anymore (is that considered a symptom?)

Stretch marks: None. Same as in my first pregnancy, but several did appear postpartum.

What I Look Like: Refer to little Ava's comment above.

Purchases: A hair highlighter because I'm not allowed to the salon for touch-ups.   And a double stroller from City Jogger. She is quite bulky, but a real beauty. We got it for a steal from a seller in the expat community in Hong Kong, thanks to my sister-in-law who is based there.

Products: Mustela Anti-Stretch mark cream on my belly.

Doctor's Orders: Drink water every hour. Take Isoxilan. Stop walking (waddling more like)  around so much.