Twin Pregnancy Week by Week: 18 (Names!)

on September 2, 2009 at 1:15 PM

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We're joining Kim (aka wntg1grl), a stay-at-home mom of three who's expecting twins, on her exciting journey from bump-to-babies. Check back every week for the latest developments.

Week 18

What's Happening with Mom:

We have decided on names for our twin girls: Sadie Gene and Shae Marie I am nervous about my upcoming anatomy scan next week. I really hope the tech didn't make a mistake and they are really girls! Once we have that confirmed, we will go ahead with the planning.

I am growing quickly, and doing too much really affects my breathing ... I get short of breath very easily!

But where, oh, where, have my other symptoms gone? My nausea is gone, my constipation is gone ... the only things I have left are back pain, headaches, and head rushes. I actually panicked when the two big ones disappeared. I went to the doctor right away to make sure the babies were still there. They used a Doppler and found two different heart rates, so all was good.

My older boys started public school yesterday. We're getting back into the routines, as they have started soccer games and practices. It's been very hot here in San Diego county, which is tough on me, but they don't seem to mind too much.

What's Happening with Babies:

Now that all of our organs have developed, we'll focus on gaining weight and size. We have acute hearing now -- we hear the heartbeat and blood moving through the umbilica' cord, as well as Mom's voice. When one of our brothers screams too loud, we try to cover our ears!

Question of the Week from Answers:

How can I stay hydrated while pregnant? Every time I drink I always have to use the bathroom. How do I know if I'm getting enough fluids for me and the baby? -- armymom_10

Ames826: "Its a known fact that you have to drink LOTS and LOTS of water while pregnant. The more you drink, the more you pee. The lighter your pee the better, because that means you are hydrated. The darker it is, the more you need to drink. I keep fluids next to me at all times. Especially in this hot weather."

Past Weeks:

Weeks 10, 11

Week 9

Other pregnancy calendars:

The Birth!

About the author Cynthia Dermody

is The Stir's Managing Editor who has trophies in her home for her skills at the Irish Jig. She makes cupcakes with as many fattening ingredients as possible, doesn't comb her hair for months at a time, and was probably a faerie in a former life.

Filed Under: 2nd trimester, weekly pregnancy calendar, wntg1grl

Comments (1)

Facebook comment from Rupesh Pawani

on Aug 31, 2010 at 1:04 AM

I am in my eighteenth week, my twins.I had no complications with the stomach still God.My is always very close and at night can be particularly tender inside. Especially if you pull on it. Anyone else have this problem? Not yet felt the baby move yet, but says sometimes it's only about 20 weeks or later. I can not wait

http://www.allmothers.net/pregnancy-week-by-week.html

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