17 Weeks: Kentucky & A Baby Shower

Well, my 17th week was a wide range of emotions. I began the week in KY with Mom being back from Europe, as well as my baby shower with friends and family. It was a nice change to my normal California lifestyle, but it was still a little bitter sweet since Kyle couldn't be here with me. I can never enjoy being home the way it was meant to be enjoyed unless my other half is by my side.

While Mom was in Italy, she bought us a little angel. It's a pretty crazy angel, for sure, but it definitely grows on you. The angel is supposed to hang somewhere and look over those around it. So, we will be putting it in the babies room somewhere since they will need the most protection. I'm assuming the manic hair is because they will be a hectic duo for this poor angel to keep up with!

Some Symptoms:

• Acne. It has still taken over my forehead. Ridiculous.
• Peach fuzz, all over my stomach. Weird and possibly a little gross, right? Kyle and I will start having a contest to see who is hairier! 
• Lower Back Pain. I can't sit OR stand too long. Seems babies don't like momma to be comfortable.  
• Crying. I am emotional to begin with, but this so called "pregnancy tears" become really annoying. I cry about everything. 

My baby shower was adorable. I mean seriously, super cute. The theme was 2 Peas in a Pod which is totally fitting for a twin shower! So, there is a special thank you to Erin, Annette, and Kristi (as well as her momma!) for making everything come together and look so beautiful and perfect for the shower. I am truly blessed to have such amazing people in my life to do such a wonderful thing!

Mom and I have looked at some baby furniture while I was home. It can be stressful to find good, solid furniture that will last for 18-20 years. Yes, I want to buy a convertible crib so one of the babies can grow into the furniture throughout his/her life. Therefore, I can't order a random crib online. I have to go and feel it, feel the sturdiness of the drawers and the bed, etc. That takes time.

After the baby shower I was overwhelmed by all the stuff we will still have to buy. While I used to be overwhelmed by everyone's advice, I am now overwhelmed with the financial aspect of having two children at the same time. Kyle and I are trying to put our trust in Christ, that he will provide the necessary money we'll need...I am trying to come to terms with the fact that we will basically be poor for quite a while. I am even sure that we'll qualify for WIC and food stamps once the babies are born. Of course, that terrifies me because I want to make sure we can provide for ourselves and our two little ones. We will continue to tithe and give back to God during our financial strain because what little money we will have, is a blessing from Him. Everything is in His plan.

I've noticed since I've been home and I've been telling people certain things I'm pretty adamant about either with raising the twins or just various decisions Kyle and I have made in regards to them, that many people are already rolling their eyes or looking at me like I'm stupid. Oh well. I'm pretty sure the only mother who could be telling us what we should or shouldn't do is the Virgin Mary since she was Jesus's mother. Unfortunately she isn't around to give us direction on raising a perfect child, so everyone will just have to deal with how we choose to raise ours. Kyle and I are taking our own beliefs and ideals about parenting and will put them to use. It will be trial by error, I'm sure, but it will be our way, no one elses. 

Two names we have crossed of the possible girl's name list: Hayden & Callie. There are only 5 names left!

It was good to get home to hubby but I certainly did hate leaving Momma. Going home without your spouse can be so difficult and it didn't let me enjoy my time at home as much as I wanted. I did have a great time seeing family and friends, it just would have been better with my husband. Next time most people see me again, I'll have a baby on each hip!