Just a quick update

Not much going on toward the end of this week.

I did find out I just barely failed my one hour glucose test so I have to do the three hour test on Wednesday.  Never fun but since I was borderline I should be okay passing the three hour one.

I have some loaner hearing aids I got on Tuesday morning and my life has completely changed!  I can hear!!!  It's amazing.  I go back on Tuesday and order my permanent ones.  Not sure how long they will take to come in but I am excited.

Otherwise just trying to get things ready for the shower which is next Saturday (for all those who have not RSVP'd please do so).

Weekend isn't too busy but we need to start getting things cleaned up so we can entertain our guests at the shower.

Have a lovely weekend!!

24 WEEKS!! The joy of viability!!!!!

How Far Along: 24 Weeks!!  The precious point of viability!!

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Up 9 pounds as of my last appointment.

 

Maternity Clothes: Yup yup!

 

Movement: Getting more and more kicks and last week I actually saw my stomach move when they kicked me!

 

Sleep: The hip pain is still there in the wee hours of the morning it kicks in.  Thankfully I am able to reposition myself anf fall right back to sleep.

 

Gender: A boy and a girl!!!

 

Symptoms: Fatigue, round ligament pain/cramping, stuffiness, hip pain.

 

Cravings: Sweets still which isn’t good.  LOL!

 

Freak-out of the Week: No freak-outs!  Just happy to feel them moving around – it keeps me calm.

 

Looking Forward To: My shower – it’s set for the 27^th of this month. Also cleaning out the nursery and putting together the cribs and changing table.  Also looking forward to finishing up our childbirth classes so we can just RELAX!

Next Appointment: April 25^th I have an appointment with the OB for a wellness check.  Next growth ultrasound is May 8^th.

Miscellaneous: Learning a lot at childbirth class which is good.  We also took a cloth diapering class over the weekend and have decided to go that route.  The cost savings is tremendous!  We can diaper both kids until they are potty trained for about $600.  We would probably spend that in the first 6 months easily!!

 

24 Weeks - At week 24, your babies see-through skin is gradually becoming less translucent and is starting to look more opaque, like your own, but with the beauty of a new pink glow, thanks to the small capillaries that have recently formed. Plus, they’re getting heavier and now weigh 12.7 to 20.8 ounces. They’re 10.5- to 11.8 inches long now, too -- nearly an entire foot!

There's a lot happening inside the babies as well, and while their lungs have developed, they couldn't work outside of the womb yet. But the fact that their lungs are fully formed means that they’re closer to being ready to survive (and thrive!) in the outside world!

 

Cantaloupes!!!
 


Oh and here is my 24 week belly shot!

 

Final update of the week!

So yesterday at the OB's I did my one hour glucose test.  I chugged down that orange drink like a frat boy at his first kegger.

Sat and talked with the OB and he was pleased with everything and I look to be in good shape.  I am going to start to see him every two weeks now and my MFM will continue to do our growth scans in the meantime.  So next appointment with my OB is on the 25th. 

I'm just hoping that I pass the glucose test.

Yesterday afternoon I met with an audiologist.  We did a hearing test and it has been determined that I will need two hearing aids, one for each ear.  Joy.  But he said due to my condition (otoslcerosis) I am a good candidate and I should find much improved hearing with them.  Which I am thankful for.  I go back on Tuesday to see him to get fitted for custom ear molds and to work out what kind to order that will work best for me.

Other than that everything else is going well!!

Tomorrow we are taking a cloth diapering class to see what that is all about, but the cost savings with twins would be substantial.  So we will likely go that route.

Have a great weekend everyone!

All good things today!

So we had a cervical check and growth check this morning.

Cervix is measuring at 3.17cm which is still long and closed which is a good thing.

We then moved on to a more detailed ultrasound and both babies are looking great!  Our dear boy is breech right now (feet down) and he is weighing and estimated 1 lb 4 oz.  Our little girl is head down and low and weighing an estimated 1 lb 5 oz.  Both right on track in terms of size.

The best news we got was that our daughter's placenta has moved away from the cervix so the marginal placenta previa has resolved!

Every thing is looking great and if they stay in the position then I could attempt a vaginal birth which would be CRAZY!!

I'll update again tomorrow after meeting with my OB!

23 Weeks!!

How Far Along: 23 Weeks!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I’m probably up 7-8 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight which is awesome.

Maternity Clothes: YES!! Some of my pants I no longer have to wear a Belly Band with – they stay up on their own!

Movement: More and more flutters. I have felt the flutter the last 3 days consistently.  And every day at least a couple of distinct kicks.  Very awesome to feel and know that they are moving around in there.

Sleep: Not bad. I got pillow for between my knees that I use at night for a while. Helps with the hip pain but it’s kind of uncomfortable too, so I use it for the first half of the night and then lose it for the second half. By the time I get up my hips are sore but I’m sleeping better.

Gender: A boy and a girl!!!

Symptoms: Fatigue, round ligament pain/cramping, stuffiness, hip pain.

Cravings: Sweets…lots of sweets. And Salt & Vinegar potato chips. YUM…

Freak-out of the Week: Nothing really.  And I am thankful for that. 

Looking Forward To: My shower – it’s set for the 27^th of this month.  Also cleaning out the nursery and putting together the cribs and changing table that we picked up on Saturday.  I can’t wait to set everything up!

Next Appointment: April 10^th for a cervical and growth check. This will be my last cervical check with MFM. Then it should just be growth checks every four weeks. Also have an OB appointment on April 11^th.

Miscellaneous: Had our first childbirth class last night and it was nice.  There were about 12 couples.  We were the only set of twins.  I’m also going to see a hearing specialist on Tuesday the 9^th (in the middle of a Spring snowstorm).  My hearing has gotten really bad and I need to look into hearing aids.  I just got this thing on Amazon that looks like a Bluetooth but is actually an amplifier and it’s been a Godsend the last 3 days.  I can have conversations and I am not lost!!

23 Weeks - At 23 weeks, babies are getting bigger – they’re about 10.5 to 11.8 inches long and weigh 12.7 to 20.8 ounces. Plus, they’re getting cuter! Ears start to develop and their faces and eyes are forming.  They’re more aware, too, and are listening to your voice and your heartbeat, as well as to loud sounds, such as cars honking and dogs barking.  Babies are comparable to grapefruit!! 

Best birthday present EVER!

So yesterday was my 34th birthday.
I went to work.  Came home.  Went out for a quick dinner at Panera with Todd and went to a breastfeeding class. 
It was very knowledgeable even though my hearing loss prevented me from hearing 98% of it.  Todd filled me in on what I needed to know.
But as I was sitting in class watching a video on breastfeeding I felt it.
Four distinct kicks behind and around my belly button.
I'm not sure which on did it but they were definitely kicks.  No rhythm to them and like nothing I have felt before.
This morning when I woke up I was laying in bed getting motivated to start my day and there they were again.  Some on the left but mostly behind and around my belly button!!  Probably about 15-20 little kicks.  So I said "good morning" and gave them a rub.

What a beautiful feeling.

22 Weeks!!

How Far Along: 22 Weeks!

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I’m probably up 7-8 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight which is awesome.

 

Maternity Clothes: YES!! Some of my pants I no longer have to wear a Belly Band with – they stay up on their own!

 

Movement: More and more flutters. Not totally distinguishable but they are getting more frequent though not very hard. I thought I might have felt a few pronounced kicks but maybe once or twice a day.  Still nothing consistent.

 

Sleep: Not bad.  I got pillow for between my knees that I use at night for a while.  Helps with the hip pain but it’s kind of uncomfortable too, so I use it for the first half of the night and then lose it for the second half.  By the time I get up my hips are sore but I’m sleeping better.

 

Gender: A boy and a girl!!!

 

Symptoms: Fatigue, round ligament pain/cramping, stuffiness, hip pain.

 

Cravings: Sweets…lots of sweets. And Salt & Vinegar potato chips. YUM…

 

Freak-out of the Week: A friend of mine delivered her twin boys this past weekend at 29 weeks.  Just a scary thought to think about them being here so soon.  It’s entirely possible, but obviously we are staying positive that they will cook as long as possible.  But when they want out it’s kind of hard to stop them.

 

Looking Forward To: Shower invites will be going out soon. Working on the planning for that and looking forward to feeling more movement for sure.

Next Appointment: April 10^th for a cervical and growth check.  This will be my last cervical check with MFM.  Then it should just be growth checks every four weeks.  Also have an OB appointment on April 11^th.

Miscellaneous: BP is looking good.  Cervix was great last week at 4.66cm.  Everything points to good things.  Tomorrow we have our breastfeeding class.  We already did Newborn Care and on Sunday start 4 weeks of childbirth classes.

 

22 Weeks - At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your babies are starting to look like miniature newborns. Their lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and they’re even developing tiny tooth buds beneath their gums. Their eyes have formed, but the irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment.