I saw my peri and OB over the last 2 days. Both appointments went fine. The peri only did a "bio-physical" scan and checked heartbeats and the major organs. No measurements this time so no guesstimates on weight. He didn't mention the previa so I'm assuming there was no change.
My OB looked at my chart this morning and said, "Oh, you're 31 weeks. I guess we need to start discussing when you want your c-section." So, we're going to try to schedule it for October 29th - pending hospital and doctor's schedules. If it's not the 29th, it will be the 30th.
I can't believe we have a date!
.... and in 5 days, it will be on my monthly calendar so I get to see it everyday!!!
I also got a flu shot this morning and then I was so wrapped up in having a date that I stopped at CVS and bought some travel size toiletries for my hospital bag. Hopefully I didn't jinx myself.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Big Mama In Da House!
How far along? 31 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +25-ish lbs
Maternity clothes? Is it bad that I've almost outgrown maternity clothes?
Sleep: Better - still waking up every 2-3 hours but I feel like I'm sleeping more soundly. I have learned that Christopher doesn't like when I sleep on my right side.
Best moment this week: symptom-free from previa (knock on wood)
Movement: Still regular and much, much stronger. These babies know how to kick!
Food cravings: I just satisfied it - fried chicken and a vanilla chocolate chip Blizzard. So bad and yet so good.
Gender: Still a boy and girl!
Labor Signs: No but I think I have had some Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? Ding! Turkey's done. It's out.
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach, shirts that aren't automatically belly shirts (see picture below), not waking up at 2 am with heartburn from hell, being able to climb the stairs without sounding like I have asthma and the #1 thing I miss? Not waddling like a duck!
What I am looking forward to: Meeting the twins!
Weekly Wisdom: I can't do it all. Hell, I can't even do half!
Milestones: Making it this far.
Here's a belly pic:
Total weight gain/loss: +25-ish lbs
Maternity clothes? Is it bad that I've almost outgrown maternity clothes?
Sleep: Better - still waking up every 2-3 hours but I feel like I'm sleeping more soundly. I have learned that Christopher doesn't like when I sleep on my right side.
Best moment this week: symptom-free from previa (knock on wood)
Movement: Still regular and much, much stronger. These babies know how to kick!
Food cravings: I just satisfied it - fried chicken and a vanilla chocolate chip Blizzard. So bad and yet so good.
Gender: Still a boy and girl!
Labor Signs: No but I think I have had some Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? Ding! Turkey's done. It's out.
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach, shirts that aren't automatically belly shirts (see picture below), not waking up at 2 am with heartburn from hell, being able to climb the stairs without sounding like I have asthma and the #1 thing I miss? Not waddling like a duck!
What I am looking forward to: Meeting the twins!
Weekly Wisdom: I can't do it all. Hell, I can't even do half!
Milestones: Making it this far.
Here's a belly pic:
Thursday, September 17, 2009
30 Week Update
Saw my peri this morning and everything is still OK. The previa hasn't moved at all but my cervix is still holding strong so that's great news. He said we're still on track for a scheduled c-section at 36 weeks. I can't believe the twins will here in SIX WEEKS!
The babies are both a good size. Christopher is still measuring about a week ahead and weighed 3.13 lbs. He is head down now but if the previa doesn't resolve, it won't make a difference. Kendall was right on track at 3.07 lbs.
I'll start to see the peri every week from here on out. They are most concerned about continued weight gain and activity level of the babies. I won't get measured again for 3 weeks.
I started working from home 2 days a week. I saw my OB last Friday and she said I should start limiting my normal activity. The peri didn't mention bed rest so I'll keep going until they tell me I can't. I'm as big as a singleton full-term pregnancy and I'm definitely feeling it. The belly is getting to be a heavy load.
In other news, hubby may have found a job. We're hoping he'll get an offer this week. Say a few prayers - that would be a HUGE relief since his last day with his current company is 9/30.
The babies are both a good size. Christopher is still measuring about a week ahead and weighed 3.13 lbs. He is head down now but if the previa doesn't resolve, it won't make a difference. Kendall was right on track at 3.07 lbs.
I'll start to see the peri every week from here on out. They are most concerned about continued weight gain and activity level of the babies. I won't get measured again for 3 weeks.
I started working from home 2 days a week. I saw my OB last Friday and she said I should start limiting my normal activity. The peri didn't mention bed rest so I'll keep going until they tell me I can't. I'm as big as a singleton full-term pregnancy and I'm definitely feeling it. The belly is getting to be a heavy load.
In other news, hubby may have found a job. We're hoping he'll get an offer this week. Say a few prayers - that would be a HUGE relief since his last day with his current company is 9/30.
Friday, September 11, 2009
I'm Still Here
29 weeks, 2 days and all is well.
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile - I haven't really had any news to share. Tiffany - thanks for checking on me! :)
I saw my endocrinologist yesterday and I've gained a total of 25 lbs. Not too shabby considering. I expect to gain another 10 lbs in the 3rd trimester so I'm OK with that.
I saw my regular OB this morning. I think those appointments are more a courtesy than anything. They don't do much these days. Urine sample, check heart beats and I'm outta there. I see my perinatalogist next week so we'll see if there's been any change to the previa. I still haven't had any symptoms (bleeding) from it so I'm taking that as a good sign that things are still OK "down there".
We are just about done with all of our preparation work. The nursery is together, we put extra shelving in the unfinished portion of our basement to store extra diapers and other bulk items. I got tired of looking at the Pack 'n Play box last night so I put that together.
Much more than I bargained for. I pride myself on being quite handy around the house and usually have no problems putting stuff together. But, the instructions that came with this thing SUCKED!
Some pages only had pictures, other pages had pictures and words. And, then I got to one page that had pictures and only words in Spanish! What the....?
After about an hour, I finally got the damn thing together.
This weekend, I'm hoping to get the car seats installed. I called our local fire department and they have 2 people who are certified to install them. It's still a little early but you just never know. I'd rather have them in place and not have to worry about it. I have also started thinking about my overnight bag for the hospital. Someone asked me the other day if I had started packing and I thought, "Oh shit. Should I"? Maybe in another 2 weeks or so but I probably need to start thinking about things I can wear while I'm in there.
That's it for now!
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile - I haven't really had any news to share. Tiffany - thanks for checking on me! :)
I saw my endocrinologist yesterday and I've gained a total of 25 lbs. Not too shabby considering. I expect to gain another 10 lbs in the 3rd trimester so I'm OK with that.
I saw my regular OB this morning. I think those appointments are more a courtesy than anything. They don't do much these days. Urine sample, check heart beats and I'm outta there. I see my perinatalogist next week so we'll see if there's been any change to the previa. I still haven't had any symptoms (bleeding) from it so I'm taking that as a good sign that things are still OK "down there".
We are just about done with all of our preparation work. The nursery is together, we put extra shelving in the unfinished portion of our basement to store extra diapers and other bulk items. I got tired of looking at the Pack 'n Play box last night so I put that together.
Much more than I bargained for. I pride myself on being quite handy around the house and usually have no problems putting stuff together. But, the instructions that came with this thing SUCKED!
Some pages only had pictures, other pages had pictures and words. And, then I got to one page that had pictures and only words in Spanish! What the....?
After about an hour, I finally got the damn thing together.
This weekend, I'm hoping to get the car seats installed. I called our local fire department and they have 2 people who are certified to install them. It's still a little early but you just never know. I'd rather have them in place and not have to worry about it. I have also started thinking about my overnight bag for the hospital. Someone asked me the other day if I had started packing and I thought, "Oh shit. Should I"? Maybe in another 2 weeks or so but I probably need to start thinking about things I can wear while I'm in there.
That's it for now!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Please Pass The Sugar
I passed the 3-hour glucose test. Yippee!!
Ice cream, candy and soda for everyone!
Ice cream, candy and soda for everyone!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
28 Weeks, 3rd Trimester & Belly Pic
How far along? 28 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +25-ish lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes, for the Love of God, YES!
Sleep: Eh. I still wake up every 2-3 hours with 1) my shoulder asleep, 2) my hip asleep, 3) my hand asleep or All of the Above.
Best moment this week: No symptoms from the previa and hopefully a negative diabetes test.
Movement: Regularly although they are both more active in the evenings.
Food cravings: With my gestational diabetes diagnosis still pending, I've been trying to watch my carb intake at every meal. Right now, my biggest craving is to be able to drink something other than water.
Gender: A boy and girl!
Labor Signs: No, thank God.
Belly Button in or out? It's neutral - not quite in, not quite out.
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting the twins!
Weekly Wisdom: Take things one at a time - don't stress over the things you can't control.
Milestones: Making it to 28 weeks and every second closer to 36-37 weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: +25-ish lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes, for the Love of God, YES!
Sleep: Eh. I still wake up every 2-3 hours with 1) my shoulder asleep, 2) my hip asleep, 3) my hand asleep or All of the Above.
Best moment this week: No symptoms from the previa and hopefully a negative diabetes test.
Movement: Regularly although they are both more active in the evenings.
Food cravings: With my gestational diabetes diagnosis still pending, I've been trying to watch my carb intake at every meal. Right now, my biggest craving is to be able to drink something other than water.
Gender: A boy and girl!
Labor Signs: No, thank God.
Belly Button in or out? It's neutral - not quite in, not quite out.
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting the twins!
Weekly Wisdom: Take things one at a time - don't stress over the things you can't control.
Milestones: Making it to 28 weeks and every second closer to 36-37 weeks.
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