Wednesday was officially 27 weeks...which means it's the last week of the second trimester! Crazy! I can't believe how close we're getting and I'm getting so anxious to meet our boys :0)
Last week Tom and I started birth class and so far I'm happy with it. We're taking a class that focuses on trusting that women's bodies know how to birth and learning relaxation techniques to help me get through labor with no interventions, this includes induction, as I'd like to go into labor naturally when the babies are ready. The class so far has been informative and I like that they taught us about using massage as a comfort/distraction technique. I think Tom needs to practice that on me a lot before labor, you know, just so he gets really good at it. ;-)
Still working on the nursery, slowly getting there. Sorry to everyone that's asked for pictures, but I don't want to show anyone until it's completely finished! Tom is antsy to start putting these cribs together. And I'm antsy to get all the baby stuff that has exploded in our guest room...no room for house guests here at the moment!
Went to the doctor on Thursday and thankfully everything was fine. Both babies are measuring roughly the same size and in the 48th percentile. So at yesterday's ultrasound they were both estimated to be about 2lbs 4ozs right now. I was soooo relieved. And Dr. H is happy that both boys are plenty active and practicing their breathing skills. Bad news was I failed my one hour glucose screen. And when I say fail, I just BARELY failed. No I was pretty bummed and now have to go sit in the clinic on Monday morning for the 3 hour test. Not exactly what I wanted to do with my day off. I'll be at peace with whatever the results are, some women just don't tolerate all the hormones from the placenta as well as others. And I know that with a double size placenta I'm at an increased risk just because I'm carrying twins. Of course I'd rather not have gestational diabetes but we'll manage if I do.
Other than that not much else. Still my same symptoms of terrible heartburn and back pain. And Baby B's head is still crammed up under my ribs which at times is quite uncomfortable. But antacids help with the heartburn and I see a chiropractor every 2 weeks for my back/sacrum/hip pain. Now if this stubborn boy would turn head down like his brother.... ;0)
Baby shower at my mom's is next Saturday, so excited!
One last crazy thing: we self schedule at work and today our schedule was made available through October 22nd...so I need to start signing myself up for shifts up until my maternity leave starts...crazy!!! I won't be scheduling myself past 38 weeks but should I make it that far and still be working I'll just have shifts added.
I'll update after my 3 hour test, praying for no diabetes!
Friday, July 26, 2013
Thursday, July 11, 2013
24 & 25 Weeks!
Well I have officially 15 weeks until my "due date." Crazy how fast time is flying by!
Week 24
Went to the a doctor appointment during this week. It went well, mostly. My doctor is somewhat concerned with the growth difference between A and B. So far all other indicators for twin to twin transfusion syndrome are negative, thank God! However, the percentage of growth discordance between the boys had increased some since my last appointment, which is somewhat concerning, we want them both to be growing big and healthy. I left feeling worried, and I admit sort of like I was failing at my one job of growing healthy babies. Then I decided that I'm not doing myself any favors beating myself up about it, and since my doc said they both look really healthy I'm going to try and stay as positive as I can until my next appointment. Positive thinking and prayer and trusting that everything will be ok is my goal, although it's hard with so many unknowns. So, any prayers, or positive energy/thoughts for me and my boys is greatly appreciated!
In other news, my back was KILLING me over the 4th of July weekend. Seriously, feeling zings of pain down your ass isn't exactly fun. I was also painting the nursery with Tom and my mom over the weekend and my back pain was making it difficult. Luckily by Monday I was feeling much improved, the day I went back to work, go figure. Hoping that pain doesn't return, my back (especially low back) still bothers me, but the sciatic pain in my ass (literally) is gone, for now anyway.
Me at 24 weeks!
Week 25
Yesterday officially marked 25 weeks for me. And while I still worry off and on I'm really trying not to ruminate on all these what if's when all of this is really out of my control. Which sucks, I like being in control, ha. And maybe it goes along with me being a nurse and wanting to fix everything. And right now there's nothing to fix, it's all a wait and see game right now.
So far still feeling pretty good, other than the continued soreness in my low back (mild compared to last weekend) and daily heartburn. I'm beginning to suspect it's because baby B's head is rammed up under my rib cage, little stinker! He's going to need to turn around and join his brother in the head down position.
Things I'm looking forward to:
My next appointment and hoping that my prayers and positive thoughts have paid off and both boys still look healthy and are growing adequately!
My baby shower! My mom and future sister in law are throwing one for me in about three weeks and I can't wait!
I'm also extremely blessed and am being given another shower with my co-workers at the end of August. It's going to be a triple shower for me and two other ladies I work with that are also expecting!
Finishing the nursery. Ay carumba, it's going to be cute but it's a lot of work painting all these characters on the wall!
Starting birth classes! Tom and I are starting five weeks of birth classes next Tuesday! It's just once a week (on Tuesday) for 2.5 hours for 5 weeks.
Week 24
Went to the a doctor appointment during this week. It went well, mostly. My doctor is somewhat concerned with the growth difference between A and B. So far all other indicators for twin to twin transfusion syndrome are negative, thank God! However, the percentage of growth discordance between the boys had increased some since my last appointment, which is somewhat concerning, we want them both to be growing big and healthy. I left feeling worried, and I admit sort of like I was failing at my one job of growing healthy babies. Then I decided that I'm not doing myself any favors beating myself up about it, and since my doc said they both look really healthy I'm going to try and stay as positive as I can until my next appointment. Positive thinking and prayer and trusting that everything will be ok is my goal, although it's hard with so many unknowns. So, any prayers, or positive energy/thoughts for me and my boys is greatly appreciated!
In other news, my back was KILLING me over the 4th of July weekend. Seriously, feeling zings of pain down your ass isn't exactly fun. I was also painting the nursery with Tom and my mom over the weekend and my back pain was making it difficult. Luckily by Monday I was feeling much improved, the day I went back to work, go figure. Hoping that pain doesn't return, my back (especially low back) still bothers me, but the sciatic pain in my ass (literally) is gone, for now anyway.
Week 25
Yesterday officially marked 25 weeks for me. And while I still worry off and on I'm really trying not to ruminate on all these what if's when all of this is really out of my control. Which sucks, I like being in control, ha. And maybe it goes along with me being a nurse and wanting to fix everything. And right now there's nothing to fix, it's all a wait and see game right now.
So far still feeling pretty good, other than the continued soreness in my low back (mild compared to last weekend) and daily heartburn. I'm beginning to suspect it's because baby B's head is rammed up under my rib cage, little stinker! He's going to need to turn around and join his brother in the head down position.
Things I'm looking forward to:
My next appointment and hoping that my prayers and positive thoughts have paid off and both boys still look healthy and are growing adequately!
My baby shower! My mom and future sister in law are throwing one for me in about three weeks and I can't wait!
I'm also extremely blessed and am being given another shower with my co-workers at the end of August. It's going to be a triple shower for me and two other ladies I work with that are also expecting!
Finishing the nursery. Ay carumba, it's going to be cute but it's a lot of work painting all these characters on the wall!
Starting birth classes! Tom and I are starting five weeks of birth classes next Tuesday! It's just once a week (on Tuesday) for 2.5 hours for 5 weeks.
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