23 weeks

* enjoying the look on people's faces when they ask how pregnant i am. when i say 23 weeks, i kind of like not mentioning the {twins} part. it's funny seeing people try to cover up the fact that they thought i was like..oh say....8 months pregnant. ha!

* craving chocolate milk and cheeseburgers(still)

* starting to panic a teensy bit when i think about j coming home+packing+moving+unpacking+having the babies and DOUBLING the amount of children we have! i haven't even thought about how to do it all, i have just been concentrating on staying healthy and *getting there*. breaaaaaaaathe stephanie.

* loving mixing maternity and non-maternity pieces. thank heavens for the empire waist trend! the gray top above is not maternity (ann taylor loft) but the coral dress is.

*already at the point where i can see my belly jump.

*was surprised that having twins in there feels TOTALLY different. one is always on my bladder or up in my ribs. not the delicate butterfly flutters/thumps i felt with my other pregnancies...already feels like there is a herd of elephants in there! 

*hating the indigestion (booooo).

*but loving the excuse to take naps. :)

happy sunday, sweet friends!xxo

Comments

[Mary Ann]

23 weeks and looking beautiful!
I know it will be ahwile after the girls arrive before you will be scrapbooking much, but I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE LAYOUTS with all 4 girlies in them!!!
Have a wonderful day :)

[Deb Wisker]

You look radiant! Love ya girl!

[Jennifer Camplin]

You look amazing.. Keep it up eat well, rest well. Other than keep girls busy. Forgot about your plans with moving too. Get help if you could.

Will look out when you are able to do some layouts in time.

Welcome J home soon!! Happy for girls too and you.

[Amy]

You look gorgeous, as always!

Maybe I missed it, or it hasn't been mentioned, but where do you find your maternity clothes? How much of it is actual maternity (and where from) and how much of it is regular clothes (and where from)? Every time I'm pregnant, I can never find anything stylish!

[Debbie]

Beautiful!!! You're just glowing!!! I can't imagine how you'll get it all done but you will. Prayer and friends can work wonders!!!

[Erin]

Love that coral dress. You look stunning Stephanie!

[Jennifer Henson]

You look wonderful-truly beautiful! :)) Keep the faith-it's all in His hands. :) Hugs!

[paige]

you are gorgeous my dearie & your preggers wardrobe rocks!

[Andrea]

You glow, you look stunning..... All the best going forward through this busy time.

[summerj]

You are stunning, my goodness pregnancy suits you. I love love love the pink maternity dress! Is it wrong that I have no excuse to take naps, but still do?

[Stephanie]

Tellement belle Stephanie !! I love this grey top. It's really gorgeous on you.

[Maureen]

You look really beautiful!! Hang in there. Can I ask where the floral necklace is from? Thanks.

[Stephanie Howell]

forever 21!

[deedee]

Hello little twins. No more bladder hopping. :)

[Natalie]

You looks so cute!!
Glad all is going good.

[Angie F]

You look fabulous!! Keep reminding yourself to *breathe*just breathe*! Take Care!!

[Kirsty P]

Oh you look incredible! You will be amazing when these babies are added to the mix :) And all I can offer, is that ice cream works WONDERS for indigestion ;)

[Angela W]

I love these posts! Your pics are great! I can imagine the looks on some people's faces! LOL!

[breanne and madelyn]

you look stunning! pregnancy looks awesome on you!

[Pip Prosser]

Pregnancy suits you, so does the gorgeous coral dress ... go the naps, they may be few and far between once the baby girls arrive! Enjoy the chocolate milk and cheeseburgers and ask your doctor for something for the indigestion! Happy days, Pip

[Ann]

Get one of those popular World War II posters (my kids love them) and post it on your frig: "Keep Calm And Carry On."
Ask for help if you need. Caring for those babies is your first priority!

[Kaila]

You look so adorable!! Love how you stay so stylish!! Can't wait to see those babies!

[Elizabeth]

Wow, pregnancy sure does suit you...you look beautiful! Love the dresses.

[Susy]

I was actualy thinking you didn't look that big for twins and you really have that beautiful pregnancy 'glow'. You are doing the very best thing, keeping healthy, napping and not worrying too much about the future, it will happen and you will cope and stressing now is not going to change a thing :-)

[allison]

pregnancy looks great on you. love those dresses.

[Jersey Girl Anne]

You look beautiful!!!Just take it one day at a time and it will all fall into place. the health of you and the babies is most important right now and you are doing great with the two little beauties you already have!. I love your blog and your layouts are super!!!

[justlisa]

You look so beautiful! I love your dresses and that flower necklace it gorgeous!!

I know I don't leave comments too often..but your blog is definitely one of my most favorites!!

Take Care!!

[Danielle]

You look wonderful~I do not think you look anywhere near 8 months!!

[Keshka]

You look gorgeous and you will just do everything that needs to be done--and continue to be the amazing mom you are:)

[Nikki M]

You are about the most adorable trendy pregnant Mommy I have ever seen! You need someone to snap a photo of J's face when he sees YOU for the first time! :) Love the updates. It makes me wish that I had dressed up more and taken more photos when I was pregnant.

[amylucimar]

Stephanie, you look so pretty. and i agree with the comment above that you are so trendy. you make being preggers look chic. lol. you will find the strength to do it all because that's just who you are. ;o)

[Gracie]

You look lovely Stephanie! Oh how I wish I would have taken photographs of myself when I was expecting. What in the world was I thinking??? I totally missed the boat on that one!
Take care!

[Amy K]

You look beautiful. Why didn't I think to take photos of myself when I was expecting? That will be such a great story for your girls.
You are amazing, and you will get it all accomplished, because you always do!
Try this.....breathe in peace, breathe out panic/anxiety (you fill in the blank here with whatever you're feeling at the time). It really does help to calm.
Blessings....

[Jenni Hufford]

you look beautiful!!! i love hearing how carrying twins is different than just one!

[Kathy Martin]

You look just lovely in those dresses!

[Tinka]

You look absolutely gorgeous, Stephanie! And I've either forgotten or missed the post, but where are you moving to this time?

[stacy d]

You look so pretty! I can't believe J is away, you're taking care of the girlies on your own, and you're pregnant with twins and you look this amazing!

I know you'll be able to handle the move and everything coming up in the next few months just fine. And on the days you need to vent or just need a few words of encouragement....well, just know we're here for ya!

[Michelle]

U Look Amazing!!! Enjoy every min of it!!

[Cheryl]

You look so beautiful!

[Lisa Young]

beautiful!!! I love hearing about the differences between the twins vs a regular preg..... neat!! Thanks for shareing. I always look forward to your posts. Do you know where you and your family is moving to yet?

[Meghann]

You look so great Stephanie, and I love your clothes!

[Ally White]

You are just the cutest little pregnant woman :) And i am in love with the dress and necklace in the bottom picture. Gorgeous!!

[Sara F]

I love the beautiful coral dress! Both dresses are stunning, but would love to know where to find the coral one at?

[Stephanie Howell]

its the coral version of this dress:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3081487?cm_cat=datafeedcm_pla=dresses:women:dresscm_ite=olian_maternity_%27alexa%27_paisley_wrap_dress:288947cm_ven=Frooglemr:trackingCode=CFC5006E-1968-DF11-9DA0-002219319097mr:referralID=NA

[Grandma Shelley]

Like you said "just breatheeeeeeeeee"...I promise everything will work out and not too far in the future you'll 4 beautiful little girls...enjoy the little bit of quiet you have now as that will end soon...but think of all the great times just around the corner!

[Erin R.]

You look amazing. You make pregnant look adorable. :o) I'm in the gross akward stage right now where I don't quite look pregnant, just chubby around the middle.

[j.]

you are so pretty!! ever thought of using your self timer on your camera??? .. would love to see your other eye . . . ;) ;) ;)

[Kathy Hoffman Floen]

Oh Steph...You are beyond gorgeous! :) You will do fine with your babies and your new, bigger family. :) I have seen you go through much worse, i.e. all of those goodbyes. :) YOu can do it! :) ((HUGS))

[Stephanie Howell]

Tried. Doesnt work. Thanks for the suggestion. Xo

Sent from my iPhone

[Sara F]

Thank you so much!! :)