34 weeks, 2 days

Well, we had our ultrasound and met with the doctor yesterday as planned. The girls are doing great. Kate weighed in at a whopping 5 pounds, 4 ounces and Olivia was 5 pounds, 5 ounces. Amazing! That was what I had originally hoped their birth weight to be. Dr. Dutton also went ahead and scheduled our induction for July 20th, so as long as they don't decide to come early, we will go to the hospital to be induced (as long as they have an available bed) 3 weeks from yesterday. We will also have an ultrasound for every doctors appointment we have between now and then.
It is crazy, but I was so excited yesterday. I know it means 3 more weeks in this heat and that, I don't know how, but I am only going to get bigger than I already am, but to know the girls are over 5 pounds each relieves me. I just want big, strong, healthy babies, and for whatever reason, 5 pounds was my goal that would put my mind at ease. Jackie came to the ultrasound and got to see them first hand on the screen instead of trying to describe what she was looking at on those tiny pictures. I wish we had thought of it earlier and she could have come and seen them when there was still enough room for them to move around and you could make out arms and legs, hands and feet. Now, they are so crammed in there, you can't make out anything really but profiles.
And now, at least we have a set date. To know that helps, too. It helps my mom make travel plans and flight arrangements, it helps to know that is the absolute latest we will go, it just feels like a big weight off my shoulders. The overwhelment has passed (even if just temporarily!) and the excitement has set in. Don't get me wrong, there is still a lot to get done, but I am going to enjoy this phase as long as I can!
We swam last night and it felt great! Jack was such a big boy. It was the first time he let go and "swam" by himself. Every other time we have gotten in the pool this season, he has clung to whoever is closest for dear life. Last night, he pushed off and "swam" (with swimmies on, of course, and a noodle under his arms for extra support!) back and forth between us all. We had a great time. He is going to be a fantastic big brother...I can't wait!