35 Weeks

Well, we're on our way to having these boys get here! I can't believe we made it this far (neither can my doctor)!  It's been a rough last few weeks.  I've definitely gotten to the "I'm uncomfortable all the time" phase.

Some of my "symptoms":
-Swollen feet/legs! My right foot/leg is quite a bit more swollen most of the time. Thank goodness for compression socks!!
-Braxton Hicks. Happening much more often (but not making any progress dilation/effacement wise).  Particularly bad at night! Which brings me to...
-Not sleeping through the night. Definitely a tough one when still working! I usually get up every two hours between midnight and whenever my alarm goes off (usually around 530).  My boy B likes to shove his arm/leg into my right hip and cramp my muscle/ligament/cut off my circulation (might be a cause of the extra swelling in that leg??).  Sometimes I'll be up for an hour or two because I can't get comfortable.
-Back Aches. Sitting...Standing...Laying down...my belly is huge and it's making my back hurt!
-Stretch Marks...shhh! I do have a few (not very many actually though...and they only appeared in the last two weeks)...
-Numbness. I literally do NOT have feeling in the skin around my belly button. It's sooo weird. I think I'm reaching maximum capacity.

So...those are a few of the things I've been battling over the last few weeks.

As for the boys, last week we had an ultrasound. Baby A was measuring around 4lbs 10 oz. Baby B was measuring about 5lbs 3 oz!  The BIG news was that our Baby A FLIPPED for the first time ever. He was breech. :(  And, baby B was transverse (sideways). So...if they don't choose to behave soon and go back to being head down...it means a c-section.  YIKES! I'm pretty nervous about that prospect, but we knew it was a strong possibility with twins. So, trying to learn about everything c-sections...just in case.

And to finish off...here's my 35 week belly shot:

32 weeks

It's been awhile since I posted a real update.  I've officially hit 32 weeks! I can NOT believe how quickly this pregnancy is going. I guess working full-time still is helping.

I'm definitely feeling huge.  We have a dr appt tomorrow, and I'm sure I'm measuring at least 40 cm (aka 40 wks with a singleton) already.  I'm doing pretty good at work still. I stay sitting most of the time, so it's not too strenuous on me.  But, I'm definitely feeling it at night.  I just can't seem to get comfortable.  The boys like to lay way out when I'm laying on my side, and so whenever I try to roll from side to side it's really difficult and my belly gets all tight.  Luckily, I usually only have to get up to pee once or twice through out the night (sometime three times, but not always).  I think the main reason I wake up though is because of Braxton Hicks contractions.  Whenever I get one, it makes me feel like I have to pee!  Speaking of Braxton Hicks, I am getting them through out the day, usually at least 1-3 contractions per hour.  But, nothing is regular and it's not painful, so I'm doing good still.

I figure I can't complain too much.  I'm so grateful to be pregnant and I still can't believe it most of the time.  I love these boys sooo much already and I know Sung does too.  He loves to let them know he's there.  And, I love it when he says good morning or good night or hello to them both!

Speaking of boys, baby B is hiccuping right now and "twitching" at my ribs!  That's been pretty interesting...with baby A, I usually feel it really low in my pelvis though sometimes a little higher about level with my belly button.  With B, it's usually at my ribs to down to my belly button.  Hope that doesn't mean he's breech again! YIKES!

We did have a baby scare last week.  My active boy has always been our Baby A.  I CONSTANTLY feel him moving or I can at least poke him to make him move.  Well, I realize after a late lunch last week that I hadn't felt A move much.  In fact, B was moving A LOT, which is very unusual for him.  I waited a couple hours because I know they have sleeping and waking patterns now, but still no response really.  I ate something sweet to motivate him...but still none.  I tried pushing him around, poking him, etc...and he would make slow lethargic-y movements.  I got worried and was going to call right after work (it was pretty close for me to leave), but then someone came and was talking to me and I got stuck for an extra half hour and boom...after 5...OB office closed.  So, I figured maybe if I lay down and rest then he'd perk up...same slow movements.  I told Sung when he got home...we decided to check with our neighbors to see if by some chance they had a stethoscope (he's a doctor and she's a nurse) and could hear the heartbeats (long shot with a stethoscope, but I figured it might save me a trip to the hospital).  No luck with the stethoscope though...So between Sung and our neighbors, they convinced me to call the OB's after hours # (who said to go to Labor and Delivery...ugh...).  So...off we go to the hospital. They hooked me/the babies up to monitor heart rate and then put another monitor on to track contractions.  Luckily, they found both heartbeats and both were fine! I was having some contractions while we were there, but I wasn't dilated, so they weren't worried.  So an hour and a half later...we're on our way home.  And 24 hrs later...Baby A was his normal active self!

I felt a little silly for going, but I know Sung and I would have been stressing all night, if we didn't go.  Sung's major concern is umbilical cord issues, so we were both glad that they were doing good.  Plus I think they were just going through a growth spurt! I'll let you be the judge! What do you think??

Braxton Hicks Contractions...

My uterus' revenge on the boys getting too active!

28 Wks 3 Day Appt

Had our 28 wk appt yesterday!

Our little boys are growing up soo quickly already!  They're both measuring a week ahead still.  Though I think it may be due to them inheriting Sung's head size! They're measuring in the 80-90th+%tile (gotta have something to hold all those brains)!  Baby A was weighing in at about 2lb 14oz and Baby B was 3lbs 1oz.  AND, Baby B was head down for the first time since about 10 wks!  Of course with their heads...we may STILL be looking at a c-section even if they both stay head down...

We actually had an AMAZING ultrasound tech this time!   We loved our previous tech the FIRST time we saw her, but I think it was only because we had the appt right after lunch... All our other appts have been the end of the day and she ALWAYS rushed us and just hurried us through the appt as fast as possible.  Didn't even stop and explain things when we asked questions (not even during our 20 wk BIG anatomy scan).  Well, this time we had someone different and we LOVED her!  She was soo patient and took her time. It was soo refreshing.  Plus, we got permission from our OB to do some 3/4D pics of the boys' face (due to some of my family history), so we got some AMAZING shots of our boys!  Even got a little video of Baby B yawning! And both the boys had their hands on their heads and they were right next to each other (though separated by their separate sac linings).

So...here's a pic of each baby from the appt:

Baby A resting his head against Baby B's head! That line against his face (right side) is the lining between them.

Baby B--chin on his chest and arm/hand near his face!

As for me, I'm doing good.  I've officially gotten to the point where I'm not really hungry ever.  I think my stomach is so squished that I just don't feel hunger anymore.  The boys have gotten sooo active now. I'm LOVING it!  Though...this morning at about 4 am I woke up the some major pain around my lower hip/abdomen (like ligament pain).  Well, I guess Baby B decided to stretch his arm out into my ligament! I could feel this little knot (his FIST) sticking into my ligament down there! Took about 10-15 min to convince him to pull his arm back in!  That was pretty painful!  Anyways, I'm loving being pregnant! I'm still able to work full-time, so I'm hoping I can hold out as long as possible and avoid bedrest!  Well...I don't have much else to update...oh I AM measuring about 7wks larger than a single baby pregnancy right now! So I'm 28 wks and measuring at 35 wks!

Home Stretch

I guess I haven't been as good as I hoped I would be at blogging during this pregnancy... I claim being really, really busy!  We officially hit 28 weeks today! YAY! Its still very surreal that we'll be having two little boys in our family soon.  We feel soo enormously blessed!

As for me...I officially know what Braxton Hicks contractions feel like! I realized this week (when it was happening more often) that the boys weren't pushing out, my uterus was squeezing IN! I think it started back at 18-20 wks, but only maybe once a day or less. Now, it still only happens a few times though out the day, but in the evening it happens more frequently.  Luckily its fairly normal for twins... Plus we have an appt Wed so we'll probably discuss it then!

I have my first baby shower Wed also! My work is throwing me a little one!

So until I update things on Wednesday ...here's a 28 week belly shot!

Scared

Ok. So, I'm getting a little nervous... I have some friends that are 35/37 weeks right now and I am not too far behind them belly size wise. It makes me scared about how much bigger I'm going to get and how much more uncomfortable. The boys are already measuring a week ahead (thanks to them taking after their daddy's head). So, how much bigger am I going to get before they're ready to come?   I want them to be in as long as they can,  but I'm really nervous about how I'll function (physically AND mentally) in another month. Ok...there's my worry rant for the week... Oh and, I hit 25 weeks this week!

Help! The heat is after me!

Ok. So after our crazy weekend of marrying off my baby sister (congrats Anna!) AND the crazy heat...I've totally gotten the swollen feet syndrome! Help those that have been preggo before! What do I do to get rid of them?

And...24 weeks! Oh we have an ultrasound this week! If we get some good shots, I'll post them!

Punching Bag?

Not sure what to blog about right now.  We've officially hit 22 weeks! Woohoo!  To be honest, it's been a little crazy in life right now, but even though...I feel like time is going slowly right now.  I've started to feel the aches and pains of pregnancy.  I can't sit on the floor or other really hard surface for too long or else my lower back gets REALLY sore.  Same thing happens if I stand/walk for too long (we're talking an hour+).   My feet are definitely starting to hurt by the end of the day, even if my job doesn't require me on my feet all the time.  I guess it's all the pounds I'm putting on. I'm trying to keep active a little to make sure I'm gaining the "right" weight.  It definitely seems that weight gain is beyond my control, which is VERY weird for me!!  

I'm LOVING feeling the boys move more often.  They love to kick/punch me after I eat and while I'm at work!  Even Baby B is getting more active, which again...I'm loving!  I definitely feel like a punching/kicking bag sometimes! It is so amazing the wonder that I'm carrying our children... Despite the aches and the pains and the fears and worries, I'm grateful everyday for the opportunity to be going through this.  After such a long journey, I can't believe we've finally made it here. I can't believe we've been so blessed. 

As for those wondering names (seems to be one of the first questions asked after people find out their both boys), we do have names, but we're holding off on telling people what they are!  I don't want the judgments, or "comments" about what we choose...plus they're not set in stone until they're here and even then we have a LITTLE time!

So...here's to 22 weeks!

"So...looks like the rumors are true..."

I've officially passed the "are you just getting fat" / "I might regret asking you if you're pregnant" phase.  Over the last week, people at work are just starting to ask the question/state the obvious.  It kind of makes me uncomfortable having everyone "know".  But, I guess it's an exciting time, so I have to go with it! ;) Price you pay for getting preggo.  

Funny thing... Sung and I were discussing people "finding out" about the twins.  Seems like we have a standard script that tends to happen for both of us:

Sung/Me: "Yes, we're expecting."
Person: "Do you know the gender yet?"
Sung/Me: "Yes, two boys."
Person (prying a little): "Oh?! Do twins run in your family??" (aka. did you conceive these naturally or through medical intervention?)
Sung/Me: ....(answer depends on the person)...

Sometimes if they're close or really sincere or I think they might need to know (aka they're going through infertility too), then I might say "Nope they don't run in our family. They were medically induced twins" ;)  If I feel like they just "want to know" or if there's a bunch of people around or whatever, I get a little irritated and tend to just say "Nope they don't" and leave it at that.

On the other hand, I have to start registering for stuff (I have a co-worker planning a baby shower and she's very emphatic that I need to start registering!). ;) So...mommies out there...what should and what SHOULDN'T I register for?  I've been reading up on some stuff, but give me the practical stuff! Is there anything you got/registered for that you haven't used. Or is there anything you can't live without now that you WISH you'd registered for?

Halfway

I feel bad that I haven't been posting lately... Works been crazy, Life's been crazy, and I've pretty much had NO time at all!  I feel like we CONSTANTLY have stuff to do, so much that we're not getting ready for babies (but we are actually doing a lot)! 

 My sister is getting married at the end of the month and we get to play "hotel" for some of her in-laws, so we figured cleaning up the extra bedrooms had two pro's...Getting them ready for guests AND getting them cleaned out for babies (no the boys won't be in separate rooms, but when you're doing one already...might as well do the other)!  So far we have painted the nursery, cleaned out and donated many many boxes of stuff, moved other stuff to the attic (oh and sung actually had to add an attic ladder and plywood in the attic first so we could get stuff up there), and just this weekend Sung and Doug put the crown moulding in the babies' room.  What do we have left to do? Paint the OTHER guest bedroom, add moulding, moved the futon from the nursery to the spare room, move the twin from the spare room to the nursery, find cribs!!, and decorate!  

Not too bad, but to be honest, I'm feeling the time ticking... I've definitely been growing quite a bit faster lately and I'm definitely been feeling pregnant.  I've had an unusually good pregnancy.  Besides my little ligament incident a few weeks ago, I can't complain too much...  But I guess my current "issue" is discomfort, particularly at night.  During the day, I'm good. I can still wear my heels to work and take the stairs up to my office on the fourth floor.  But come night time...I just can't get comfortable.  I don't pee all night (maybe once in the night, but not every night even).  But, I can't find a position that allows me to sleep real soundly.  I'll sleep on one side, with pillows to support my back/belly and one between  my knees (like I'm supposed to, right??), but after an hour or two...I just don't feel good.  My hip has been getting sore while I sleep and then I just can't get comfortable.  I switch sides and still...can't get comfortable.  So, if anyone has some miraculous tips on how to sleep comfortably...LET ME KNOW!!

As for the boys (and sorry we'll still publicly call them "the boys", not dispelling names), they're doing WONDERFULLY!  We had our 20 week ultrasound on Wednesday... Both are "measuring" about 13 oz each (hard to believe they're almost a POUND EACH!).  Heartbeats were both strong at 143 and 145.  Baby A (the one closer to the cervix, and most likely to "come first") was head down and Baby B was breech.  Baby A has his feet up near my ribs and is my active one.  I feel him kicking me multiple times a day (particularly a little while after I eat or if I'm at church or the temple).  Baby B isn't quite as "violent as A.  I feel him shift around and sometimes he'll punch or kick me (again, their favorite times is when I'm at the temple or at church it seems), but overall he's been much calmer than his brother.  

We didn't get any REALLY good pictures of both of the boys.  B was photogenic and we got another nice profile shot, but A was hiding his face and we couldn't get a good shot of it. :(  But, we've been trying to keep up on the weekly belly shots, so here is the 20 week shot! 

Yes, I do look like I doubled (and then some) since the last picture I posted!

Sung and I are getting VERY excited! Can't wait until we finally get to meet these little guys of ours!