PEACE OUT

I never thought this would happen, but here I am 28 weeks pregnant and I think this is my best week yet. Maybe because my cold is gone, maybe because I am no longer vomiting, maybe it is the large number of pillows I take to bed with me, whatever it is I don't care. Both babies continue to kick, although not always as strong. My baby girl is confused and thinks she should be exiting my esophogus, so every once in a while I need to give her a little nudge down.

Last weekend we took our final class on birthing. Yes, some things were disturbing. The most disturbing thing was Neal throwing up the peace sign and hanging his head low when I introduced him. (Sorry dear, you put every embarrassing thing about me on your blog) Surprisingly he did not look awkward like the guy below, but looked like he had been throwing up the symbol his whole life. Next time you see him, feel free to say "PEACE".



Neal and I have been really having some good laughs together (peace sign and all), which after 13 years together and being 28 weeks pregnant, is fairly impressive. After all of these years and growing from a teenager to a 30 year old, I can say I married the right man for me. Hopefully we can remember to have those laughs when the babies are here, I am a milking factory and we have not slept in days.

This weekend, baby shower in Columbus. I am really anxious to start getting things organized as I fear someday I will be immobile! I am also a planner if you did not know that. I plan way too far in advance. We have had space in our house cleared out for the babies for 2 months now just waiting for swings, play pens and everything else we can use an an extra arm.

28 weeks

Things have been going good. I had a nasty cold which made sleeping difficult, but I am over that now, so I am looking forward to a sleepy week. I had an appointment today. Babies look good. Our boy is weighing in at 2 pounds 5 ounces and our girl still bigger at 2 pounds 8 ounces. He is still kicking her in the head. If things stay as they are now, we will most likely have to have a c-section. I would prefer not to have one, but probably will not have much of a choice. Every doctor I have asked has not been overly confident in turning the second baby. I am not quite sure I want to go through a vaginal birth followed immediately by a c-section. I had some lower back pains pop up, which made me nervous, but doc says everything is good. It is difficult knowing what is normal and what is not with so many things happening at once.

Our goal is 36 weeks. Doctor claims the average for twins is 36-37 weeks, so middle of June is what we are looking at. We have been really lucky in that I have not had any major problems up until this point. My cervix is nice and long. Don't get me wrong, heartburn and vomiting are not fun, but all worth it. My back is beginning to take on more weight than it is used to, but hey, what did I expect?

New measurement

In case I ever get pregnant again.....

27 weeks = 42 inches round

27 weeks

The babies are really moving a lot now. So much that Neal actually got creeped out by it! They move a lot more at night now and especially when I eat. I think last night our little boy was playing the drums on my side. He had a good steady beat going. I believe he has his mothers natural musical ability. I am not sure how long he lasted as I fell asleep. Pretty soon I think I could lay a book on my belly and their kicks would knock it off!

This week........
During this week, the brain continues its rapid growth, and the lungs continue to grow. Eyelids begin to open, and the retinas begin to form. The baby will grow over 1/2 inch this week and will be about 1 1/3 feet long (from crown of head to the toes or 9.6 inches from crown to rump)!


Hard to believe I have 2 living things weighing about 2 pounds each and over a foot long inside my belly! Next ultrasound is Monday, I cannot wait! Other than being sick with a cold the last weeks have been the best part of my pregnancy. I hope this continues for a while longer. I have learned I need to move/ roll much slower now. Birthing class on Sunday, that is surely going to freak the both of us out.

MISERABLE

And it is all Neal's fault! He gave me this terrible cold. I have not been this sick in over 10 years. All of the time I was in and out of OSU hospital and not getting proper sleep or nutrition and I never got sick once. Throw 20 pounds on my belly and decrease my social activity to zero and I catch everything under the sun. Ok, I am done complaining. No picture this week. No one would be able to look past my rudolph nose to see my belly. Besides, I don't think I grew at all this week. I need to look at my diet, I have not gained any weight in a while.




I made the move to my own room this week. I toss and turn a lot and go to the bathroom so much that I figured it would be best for everyone. I am not the most desirable woman at this point in my pregnancy anyways. Not to mention the fact that I am typically wide awake at 2am and wanting to watch tv. It takes an hour before my second dose of benadryl kicks in. My kids are going to come out very sleepy. Anyways, I wonder how Neal and I ever fit in this full size bed with two dogs. I felt like I was going to fall out. We must have really been in love.

Confessions of twin moms

I could not stop laughing at some of these. I could also foresee these things happening in our life.

I put my shirt over my nose when I change a poopy diaper. (If that is what Neal has to do then so be it)

I purposely leave the food that they threw on the floor after they have eaten just in case they need a snack (The dogs will take care of that)

I bribe my girls with chocolate chip mini muffins when we're out, cuz they LOVE them and it keeps them quiet. till we're done with the package. then i'm screwed all over again.

The boys wash their hands before & after meals and after they come in from outside at daycare. Now, at home, they ask for it & I find it a hassle . I will admit, sheepishly, that they know to 'brush their hands off' by rubbing them together...my quick & easy form of 'washing' before dinner ! I do always wash when we come in from outside though.

I left vomit on the floor for 45 minutes while waiting for DH to get home so he could clean it up because I was tired of doing it all by myself. I did give the baby a bath, change his clothes, and mine. And kept everyone safely gated in another room. And I did feel guilty when DH cleaned it up without being asked, and without a complaint. (I think I have actually done this to Neal with a dog accident)

Not only do my kids eat off the floor, I actually feed them like chickens. I put them in their playroom and toss the food in, the love it.

Every morning they wake at 7am, we turn on their tv (yes they have one in their room ) and go back to bed to try and get 30 more minutes.

My biggest fear is getting pregnant again.

Both of my girls can say Sh*t, clear as day, and in the right context

I would trade DH for a housekeeper.

I have a favorite child.

I haven't showered in 3 days and today's not looking good either.

I put peach schnapps in my morning oj pretty much every day between months 2 and 4

26 weeks

Another week and another appointment. Things are looking great. I no longer have to see my specialist, just my OBGYN every two weeks. I have gained a solid 20 pounds. I am getting another heartburn medication, which hopefully will reduce my vomiting from twice a week to never again and could potentially make my weight gain increase drastically. Right now, I eat very little at night, that is when my heartburn is acting up. I am not even sure it is heartburn, basically, it feels like the food I ate an hour ago has not entered my stomach, but is sitting in the back of my throat. Next appointment I will get a growth ultrasound and complete my glucose test. I am not looking forward to that, I just hope I can keep the gross drink down. The doc suggested something for my hip pain. Apparently wearing an adult diaper is the cure.



Can you imagine how much Neal will laugh at me? I guess you will all have to wonder when you see me whether I am wearing my diaper with attached suspenders or not!

Here is my pic. I am starting to think the angle and outfit can really make me look a whole lot different from week to week. This weeks picture looks as big as I feel.
And yes, if you are wondering, I do have my pajamas on and it is only 6pm.



This was the first week someone said to me "Oh twins, now it makes sense to me how far along you look". Thanks, thanks a lot.