Week 29

Today I had another ultrasound and everything is looking A ok. Baby A is weighing in at 4lbs 1oz and baby B is coming in at 3lbs and 6oz. The tech said that is within the normal limits and that the size difference is normal. I know that is baby B really starts lagging behind then it is something to worry about but he is still ahead of the curve. Both babies are still moving around like crazy and everything is looking really good. I am having problems still with my legs going numb and feeling dizzy or almost passing out. The main reason for all that is that baby A is sitting closer to my spine and is putting a lot of weight on all my nerves and arteries. Fun, Fun, Fun. But all that matters is that they are both healthy and as long as I dont do too much I really do not have problems. I am getting excited that the time for them to make an appearance is coming closer. Hopefully not too soon but the doctors have said anytime after 36 weeks is a good time for them to be born. Yay!

Recent Twin Buys

So I started baby scrapbooks a few months ago when I still thought these two were girls. Needless to say, I had to start over once I found out what we were dealing with. Rather than start all over and spend a lot of money again on stuff I already bought in the wrong color palate, I decided to go for a pre-made version. I figured Amazon would have a good book somewhere on there. Eventually I came across a brand called the Pepper Pot. Oh my gosh do I love these books. They are really well made and super cute.

I started filling them out as soon as I got them. They each go up to the first day of school. I totally recommend these baby books to anyone looking. They run $28.00 each but for something I am hoping they will keep forever, 28 bucks isn't so bad.

Another recent purchase is a book on multiples. A lot of the books I have come across all talk about singletons or if they do talk about twins, it talks about how to take care of them after they are born. I FINALLY found a book about the pregnancy. I just wish I found it sooner. I goes over everything from diet, weight gain, rest, fetal growth and development and the difference between a single baby pregnancy and twin pregnancy. I love it.

Its called When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads 3rd Edition: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy. For anyone expecting more than one, this is a must read.

Week 28

I am getting bigger and bigger that's for sure. My pregnancy shirts are hanging on for dear life and am not sure how much longer they will work.
Pregnancy is getting tougher. At 28 weeks I am already measuring well beyond 20 weeks of a single pregnancy and I still have a ways to go. I have already been to the hospital twice for some constant braxton hicks contractions. I am also having trouble with standing and sitting for any length of time. I feel totally winded just getting up and walking around for 10 minutes. Luckily my body in all other ways is doing fine. The test they performed on me at the hospital showed that most likely I wont be delivering in the next week and a half. Also I am doing well with my weight gain and my glucose level is right where is should be. I am happy not to be on official bed rest but I have pretty much just been in bed all the day anyway. My body really cant take too much activity.

My boys are still kicking all the time and very strongly. I love feeling them move. All my doctors and nurses are impressed with their size. Hopefully they will keep it up and not need preemie clothes at all.

I am not sure if everyone knows but we have officially chosen names for the boys. The first to come out will be Luke Phillip (Phillip is Bretts Dads middle name) and the second baby is Logan Albert (Albert after my Dads middle name).

Ultrasound and Dr appointment

Today was a busy day. I had a routine doctors appointment and later in the day I had a ultrasound. I always look forward to the ultrasounds and I am totally spoiled with them. No pictures to show everyone this time but it was really nice to see my boys again. These two are huge. According to a few websites they should be right around 2lbs with an average weight of 1.7 for 26 week old fetuses. Well my boys are slightly...ok a lot bigger than that. Baby A is coming in at 2.13lbs and Baby B is coming in at 2.9lbs. They were ahead at my last ultrasound too. Before these last two times they had always been right on track so I know I am not just messed up on the weeks. They are just big boys.

At my Dr appointment I got to do my glucose tolerance test...yum...and turns out I am doing great in that department. I have gained only two more pounds in the last three weeks and he is really happy with my progress. I told him about all that was bothering me like my ribs, my leg falling asleep when I walk, blacking out and he told me its all normal. These babies are just big and getting bigger so expect it to get worse. I expected that but it still stinks. No bed rest for me though, I just need to rest when I can and take breaks and take it easy.

I also told him about my braxton hicks contractions. He said that if they become regular and happen as close as fifteen minutes apart for an hour I need to go to Labor and delivery right away. It totally has me hypersensitive now. Here's hoping that doesn't happen.

So that's my days adventure.