Saturday, March 01, 2014
Friday, March 15, 2013
Almost there
Today is my mother's 51st birthday. So, Happy Birthday, Mom!!!! <3 nbsp="" p="">
She is home from the hospital right now, and has been feeling well enough to eat a little, which is great news! Now she can enjoy some birthday dinner and cake! She goes back on the 21st for round 2 of chemo, and I'm hoping it's a little easier on her this time..(But still effective!)
I am 34 weeks now. Babies will be born in 2 weeks +6 days. WOW! The time is creeping, yet flying by. I am pretty miserable at this point, lol. When I stand up I feel like I have a ton of bricks in my stomach crushing my pelvic bones..lol.
They are monitoring me very closely now. I go twice a week. This is because last Tuesday when they did a growth scan Baby B (Alaina) had fallen behind on growth. Now, they want to make sure the babies are both showing no signs of distress, and also, make sure their cords still have good flow, and that their heartbeats are good. It's sort of a pain in the behind to drive all the way down there twice a week, but totally worth it. It gives me a little more peace of mind with much less time between appointments...and to be honest, it's making the time go a little faster anyways. As long as things remain status quo, (babies look safe, and no signs of TTTS develop) then they will let me continue until our scheduled eviction date.
The girl's hospital bag is packed. I'm working on mine. Some of the stuff is hard to pack ahead of time, because it's stuff that I use/wear on a daily basis.
We have most everything we need now for the babies except for the twin nursing pillow. Gotta get it! I've been filling most of my free time with mindless things, and searching for deals on cloth diapers. We are gonna give it our all and try to cloth diaper them! My main driving factor----- savings. However, the fact that it's good for the environment and their little bums makes it even more worth it. If it were just the savings alone I'd probably find other ways to save.
My belly is quite huge now. I look forward to not having to waddle everywhere. I'll post pics soon.
She is home from the hospital right now, and has been feeling well enough to eat a little, which is great news! Now she can enjoy some birthday dinner and cake! She goes back on the 21st for round 2 of chemo, and I'm hoping it's a little easier on her this time..(But still effective!)
I am 34 weeks now. Babies will be born in 2 weeks +6 days. WOW! The time is creeping, yet flying by. I am pretty miserable at this point, lol. When I stand up I feel like I have a ton of bricks in my stomach crushing my pelvic bones..lol.
They are monitoring me very closely now. I go twice a week. This is because last Tuesday when they did a growth scan Baby B (Alaina) had fallen behind on growth. Now, they want to make sure the babies are both showing no signs of distress, and also, make sure their cords still have good flow, and that their heartbeats are good. It's sort of a pain in the behind to drive all the way down there twice a week, but totally worth it. It gives me a little more peace of mind with much less time between appointments...and to be honest, it's making the time go a little faster anyways. As long as things remain status quo, (babies look safe, and no signs of TTTS develop) then they will let me continue until our scheduled eviction date.
The girl's hospital bag is packed. I'm working on mine. Some of the stuff is hard to pack ahead of time, because it's stuff that I use/wear on a daily basis.
We have most everything we need now for the babies except for the twin nursing pillow. Gotta get it! I've been filling most of my free time with mindless things, and searching for deals on cloth diapers. We are gonna give it our all and try to cloth diaper them! My main driving factor----- savings. However, the fact that it's good for the environment and their little bums makes it even more worth it. If it were just the savings alone I'd probably find other ways to save.
My belly is quite huge now. I look forward to not having to waddle everywhere. I'll post pics soon.
Friday, March 01, 2013
Enjoying the calm before the storm
On a non-baby note... my mom's cancer has came back. She had some pain, and what appeared to be a cyst, but after biopsy it was revealed to be LMS. She is receiving a high-dose regimen of AIM chemo cocktail...which is quite strong but is known to be one of the few effective against her type of cancer. She has had a rough couple of days because the "I" part of those chemo drugs caused her to have a reaction in which had her very confused/disoriented. She is slowly regaining that... I'll update more as I know it. I'm hoping this chemo helps in shrinking and stabilizing the cancer so that it may be removed...and especially so that she feels well to enjoy the babies being born. Her first grandchildren.
The calm before the storm....Lol... Well, they scheduled my c-section date for 4/4/2013. I will be exactly 36 weeks +6 days. That is one month +3 days from now. That means that is at the latest..when my/our world will never be the same. It already has changed. The girls are our priority instead of ourselves. We find ourselves spending all of our free time & (non free) money on things for them over us, and we love every second of it.
I've noticed I sit in the quiet a lot...it's kind of weird for me, because I'm such a music/tv/whatever lover. I often will turn on a tv just for background noise while I do stuff around the house. Now...it's opposite. I sit in silence at work, no radio most of the time. I find myself turning the tv way down all the time. I drive with the radio off.... it's so strange. I don't know why. I think maybe I'm trying to find an inner calm and some quiet before they are born. My sub-conscience must know what is coming... 2 little girls. From infants crying, to 4 year olds running around chatting and playing princess- peace & quiet is not in my future for a while lol.
I'm tired of being pregnant. I want to not only work out...I want to sleep comfortably; be able to unclasp my bra strap without pain in my wrists; roll over in bed without feeling like a full body work out; dry my hair in the mornings without getting out of breath; be comfortable sitting on the couch; make it a few hours without having to pee in the middle of the night..... the list goes on & on. I will miss the girls moving around in my belly, but seeing them and getting to touch them will totally make up for it!
32 Weeks + 0 days=
The calm before the storm....Lol... Well, they scheduled my c-section date for 4/4/2013. I will be exactly 36 weeks +6 days. That is one month +3 days from now. That means that is at the latest..when my/our world will never be the same. It already has changed. The girls are our priority instead of ourselves. We find ourselves spending all of our free time & (non free) money on things for them over us, and we love every second of it.
I've noticed I sit in the quiet a lot...it's kind of weird for me, because I'm such a music/tv/whatever lover. I often will turn on a tv just for background noise while I do stuff around the house. Now...it's opposite. I sit in silence at work, no radio most of the time. I find myself turning the tv way down all the time. I drive with the radio off.... it's so strange. I don't know why. I think maybe I'm trying to find an inner calm and some quiet before they are born. My sub-conscience must know what is coming... 2 little girls. From infants crying, to 4 year olds running around chatting and playing princess- peace & quiet is not in my future for a while lol.
I'm tired of being pregnant. I want to not only work out...I want to sleep comfortably; be able to unclasp my bra strap without pain in my wrists; roll over in bed without feeling like a full body work out; dry my hair in the mornings without getting out of breath; be comfortable sitting on the couch; make it a few hours without having to pee in the middle of the night..... the list goes on & on. I will miss the girls moving around in my belly, but seeing them and getting to touch them will totally make up for it!
32 Weeks + 0 days=
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
So far, yet so close
Friday, I will be 28 weeks. Time is FLYING, and I feel like I have so much to do before they get here. I'm still feeling very confident on making it all the way to my 36 weeks, or at least close to it. That would give me 8 more weeks. That's a maximum of how long we have.
They are moving so much the last few days, it's an awesome feeling. It's something I think I will miss when I'm not pregnant. Having my girls with me, all the time.
Nothing eventful has really happened the last few weeks, which to me is a good thing. My belly is still getting bigger (no surprise there! lol), and with that comes more discomfort. My bladder feels like it has become a trampoline for the babies, lol. Or, maybe, it's a soccer ball...either way, it's not too fun. My heart burn has reared it's ugly head again. I enjoyed the few weeks that I didn't experience it, but unfortunately I have a feeling it's here for the duration this time.
I've been using most of my time looking into cloth diapering and breast feeding. I'm the type that I like to go into situations feeling very prepared....but I have a feeling this is one of those things where I won't get the full scope of things until I live it.
My brother Austin just got into town and is staying with us for a bit, so it's nice to have him around...more updates from me later!
My 28 weeks pic-
They are moving so much the last few days, it's an awesome feeling. It's something I think I will miss when I'm not pregnant. Having my girls with me, all the time.
Nothing eventful has really happened the last few weeks, which to me is a good thing. My belly is still getting bigger (no surprise there! lol), and with that comes more discomfort. My bladder feels like it has become a trampoline for the babies, lol. Or, maybe, it's a soccer ball...either way, it's not too fun. My heart burn has reared it's ugly head again. I enjoyed the few weeks that I didn't experience it, but unfortunately I have a feeling it's here for the duration this time.
I've been using most of my time looking into cloth diapering and breast feeding. I'm the type that I like to go into situations feeling very prepared....but I have a feeling this is one of those things where I won't get the full scope of things until I live it.
My brother Austin just got into town and is staying with us for a bit, so it's nice to have him around...more updates from me later!
My 28 weeks pic-
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Nursery - That's a wrap!!
Last week we finished our nursery! YAY! It's super cute, and I'm glad I have something completely ready for them.. (too much stuff feels up in the air!) We did a lot of shopping around for affordable options and decorations, but I feel like it came together pretty well, and doesn't feel too matchy. The one thing I haven't gotten that I'd like to get are crib skirts...but that's a small thing, and I have my eyes open for a good price if I see it.
Here are pics: We stuck with our owl theme, and I tried to get a mixture of colors so it wasn't too overwhelmingly pink. So, we threw in some pinks, magentas, purples, greens, yellows, etc. And: The WVU piggy bank, haha. It's cute!
In other news, my appointment at All Children's went really well! They took me as a full time patient with no issues at all. The babies are growing right on schedule. I showed no signs of cervix issues, placenta issues, high bp, etc. I remain pretty much complication free. (knock on wood!!) Which leaves me feeling a little more confident on making it a while longer in the pregnancy.
I'm a member of an April 2013 Expecting Multiples group, and half of those girls are hospitalized, on bed rest, or already having active labor. I'm still crossing my fingers that I can make it to 36 weeks in hopes that my little princesses don't have to endure any NICU time.
Harold and I are going to tour the hospital we will be giving birth this evening, and I'm excited about that! We signed up for a class next month that is Baby Care & Breastfeeding. It will teach about swaddling, feeding, diapering, bathing, choosing a pediatrician, breast feeding support, etc. I'm excited for it. I'm a little clueless when it comes to bathing, etc. I'm sure I'd figure it out alone...but I do appreciate a class where I can sort of learn how things should be done.
Other than that, we have to get some of our baby gear still. However, we are waiting until our baby shower next month because I don't want to get stuff then get it for a present and be in a situation of having too much of certain things. The biggies that we need still are: 2 car seats, 2 high chairs, a swing, twin breastfeeding pillow, the double stroller to be used after they can't fit into the double snap n go, etc. Mostly the bigger things. We do have some gift cards to use towards that stuff which is nice. We have been very thrifty in buying things, we have gotten used things, hand me downs, shopped craigstlist, etc. I still couldn't have imagined how expensive having twins is!
I'll be 26 weeks on Friday. Time is going fast!
Here are pics: We stuck with our owl theme, and I tried to get a mixture of colors so it wasn't too overwhelmingly pink. So, we threw in some pinks, magentas, purples, greens, yellows, etc. And: The WVU piggy bank, haha. It's cute!
In other news, my appointment at All Children's went really well! They took me as a full time patient with no issues at all. The babies are growing right on schedule. I showed no signs of cervix issues, placenta issues, high bp, etc. I remain pretty much complication free. (knock on wood!!) Which leaves me feeling a little more confident on making it a while longer in the pregnancy.
I'm a member of an April 2013 Expecting Multiples group, and half of those girls are hospitalized, on bed rest, or already having active labor. I'm still crossing my fingers that I can make it to 36 weeks in hopes that my little princesses don't have to endure any NICU time.
Harold and I are going to tour the hospital we will be giving birth this evening, and I'm excited about that! We signed up for a class next month that is Baby Care & Breastfeeding. It will teach about swaddling, feeding, diapering, bathing, choosing a pediatrician, breast feeding support, etc. I'm excited for it. I'm a little clueless when it comes to bathing, etc. I'm sure I'd figure it out alone...but I do appreciate a class where I can sort of learn how things should be done.
Other than that, we have to get some of our baby gear still. However, we are waiting until our baby shower next month because I don't want to get stuff then get it for a present and be in a situation of having too much of certain things. The biggies that we need still are: 2 car seats, 2 high chairs, a swing, twin breastfeeding pillow, the double stroller to be used after they can't fit into the double snap n go, etc. Mostly the bigger things. We do have some gift cards to use towards that stuff which is nice. We have been very thrifty in buying things, we have gotten used things, hand me downs, shopped craigstlist, etc. I still couldn't have imagined how expensive having twins is!
I'll be 26 weeks on Friday. Time is going fast!
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
New Mom/Twin Anxiety
I had this anxiety when I first found out we were having twins...it's pure SHOCK. I don't think I've ever been so shocked in my life. I remember laughing like a crazy person, lol....as a few weeks went on I got used to the idea and the shock has worn off. Now I battle with a new anxiety...I'm anxious about the "shock" of when they are born.
I've wanted to be a mother for so long, and now, it's hard to believe it's actually going to happen. Now every little thing goes through my head (usually in the middle of the night) about how else can I prepare for them, what can I do to make their lives happier, what if this and what if that, etc. I'm going to drive myself nuts....but I'm guessing this is what it's like being a parent. Always worrying about your kids, even when they grow older. I didn't realize it would start before they even are done baking!
One promising thing: I called All Children's and talked to them about my concerns about not having an OB and how I want them to take over as my full time OB. I just so happen to have a scheduled ultrasound for tomorrow,wish me luck!!!
I've wanted to be a mother for so long, and now, it's hard to believe it's actually going to happen. Now every little thing goes through my head (usually in the middle of the night) about how else can I prepare for them, what can I do to make their lives happier, what if this and what if that, etc. I'm going to drive myself nuts....but I'm guessing this is what it's like being a parent. Always worrying about your kids, even when they grow older. I didn't realize it would start before they even are done baking!
One promising thing: I called All Children's and talked to them about my concerns about not having an OB and how I want them to take over as my full time OB. I just so happen to have a scheduled ultrasound for tomorrow,wish me luck!!!
Friday, January 04, 2013
24 weeks/6 months OMG- milestone
Today we (babies, me, daddy) made it to 24 weeks! This is a big milestone because this is the time when the babies are considered viable. AKA, if I went into labor before this hospitals would have said they could do nothing, but they will take life saving measures from this point forward. Great news!
Our trip to WV was good, we got to spend a lot of time with my mom, brothers, grandparents, etc. We also had a baby shower which my BFF Rachel threw for us, with some planning help from my momma. It was a wonderful time, and so fun to be able to share our joy with the family. Harold's sister and family also came to town for it, which was really nice of them, and we enjoyed our visit with them. We got some great presents and a nice start on our diaper supply! The girls got quite a bit of clothes, diaper genie, baby monitor, blankets, toys, books, gift cards, a walker, bibs, booties, etc. We are extremely grateful and excited about everything we got.(Ohhhh and my Vera Bradley baby bag I wanted so bad! I wonder if anyone would laugh if I carried it as a purse before they are born, lmao)
I was stressed as of yesterday... long story short...Harold and I were both very unhappy with my prior OBGYN group. So, we decided to switch. I called and made an appointment with a single practice Dr. but there was a 3 week wait. He had good reviews, so I said fine, we will wait. I told them on the phone I was pregnant with identical twins, and was seeing the perinatologist at all children's for some of the upper level ultrasounds due to the high risk nature of my pregnanty.....WELL, I went to the appointment Monday and left confused and worried because he didn't schedule a follow up...Not to mention they just blew off only hearing one heart beat. I know both babies are ok because of their movement...but still, it would have been nice for them to make sure they got both before I left.
Anyhow, he said he wanted the ultrasound report from All Children's before he decided if he would accept me into his practice....and after waiting all week, he called and spent 30 minutes explaining possible complications in my type of pregnancy....and said "Well, I feel like you'd be best to go with a high risk OB". It's like...okay????? I told you before my appointment that they were mono/di twins with only 1 placenta!! WTF? Now we're going on 7 weeks with no ultrasound, when we are supposed to be getting them bi-weekly at this point.
All Children's is great...but it poses the problem that it is quite a drive with traffic, and once I start going twice a week towards the end I hate having to take off so much work...but I don't have any other choice at this point. I go in the 9th for the echo of their hearts/ultrasound, and I am going to ask if they will become my primary OB for the duration of my pregnancy. At this point I'd drive to California if it meant I could get regular check ups for the baby girls and be offered some peace of mind that they are still developing at a simliar rate. AKA, No TTTS! (I really truly hope so!)
Back to the positive....the babies are moving SOOOO MUCH this past 4-5 days. It's amazing the difference. I actually found myself saying "OW!" in the middle of the night twice last night because one of them was kicking so hard lol. It's only the middle of the night dancings that they move so hard I can feel them from the outside. Once in a while I'll get a stray kick in the evening...but by the time I get Harold to put his hand on my belly they calm down. I will be happy when he can share in this part of pregnancy with me. I find myself stopping everything I'm doing when they start moving about so that I can just enjoy it. My boss is gonna be like WTF is she doing if she see's me sitting with a random grin on my face not doing anything one day, lol.
I haven't unpacked my suitcase from vacation yet, or bought my thank you cards, or done much laundry...BUT I did put away every single baby thing and organized their closet, lmao. I've definitely entered nesting mode. Hopefully I can accomplish some of those other things soon. Here is a pic of their clothes hanging ( so cute!!) and a few from our vacation together. Hopefully I'll have good reports to post after my ultrasound/appt with All Children's next week!
Our trip to WV was good, we got to spend a lot of time with my mom, brothers, grandparents, etc. We also had a baby shower which my BFF Rachel threw for us, with some planning help from my momma. It was a wonderful time, and so fun to be able to share our joy with the family. Harold's sister and family also came to town for it, which was really nice of them, and we enjoyed our visit with them. We got some great presents and a nice start on our diaper supply! The girls got quite a bit of clothes, diaper genie, baby monitor, blankets, toys, books, gift cards, a walker, bibs, booties, etc. We are extremely grateful and excited about everything we got.(Ohhhh and my Vera Bradley baby bag I wanted so bad! I wonder if anyone would laugh if I carried it as a purse before they are born, lmao)
I was stressed as of yesterday... long story short...Harold and I were both very unhappy with my prior OBGYN group. So, we decided to switch. I called and made an appointment with a single practice Dr. but there was a 3 week wait. He had good reviews, so I said fine, we will wait. I told them on the phone I was pregnant with identical twins, and was seeing the perinatologist at all children's for some of the upper level ultrasounds due to the high risk nature of my pregnanty.....WELL, I went to the appointment Monday and left confused and worried because he didn't schedule a follow up...Not to mention they just blew off only hearing one heart beat. I know both babies are ok because of their movement...but still, it would have been nice for them to make sure they got both before I left.
Anyhow, he said he wanted the ultrasound report from All Children's before he decided if he would accept me into his practice....and after waiting all week, he called and spent 30 minutes explaining possible complications in my type of pregnancy....and said "Well, I feel like you'd be best to go with a high risk OB". It's like...okay????? I told you before my appointment that they were mono/di twins with only 1 placenta!! WTF? Now we're going on 7 weeks with no ultrasound, when we are supposed to be getting them bi-weekly at this point.
All Children's is great...but it poses the problem that it is quite a drive with traffic, and once I start going twice a week towards the end I hate having to take off so much work...but I don't have any other choice at this point. I go in the 9th for the echo of their hearts/ultrasound, and I am going to ask if they will become my primary OB for the duration of my pregnancy. At this point I'd drive to California if it meant I could get regular check ups for the baby girls and be offered some peace of mind that they are still developing at a simliar rate. AKA, No TTTS! (I really truly hope so!)
Back to the positive....the babies are moving SOOOO MUCH this past 4-5 days. It's amazing the difference. I actually found myself saying "OW!" in the middle of the night twice last night because one of them was kicking so hard lol. It's only the middle of the night dancings that they move so hard I can feel them from the outside. Once in a while I'll get a stray kick in the evening...but by the time I get Harold to put his hand on my belly they calm down. I will be happy when he can share in this part of pregnancy with me. I find myself stopping everything I'm doing when they start moving about so that I can just enjoy it. My boss is gonna be like WTF is she doing if she see's me sitting with a random grin on my face not doing anything one day, lol.
I haven't unpacked my suitcase from vacation yet, or bought my thank you cards, or done much laundry...BUT I did put away every single baby thing and organized their closet, lmao. I've definitely entered nesting mode. Hopefully I can accomplish some of those other things soon. Here is a pic of their clothes hanging ( so cute!!) and a few from our vacation together. Hopefully I'll have good reports to post after my ultrasound/appt with All Children's next week!
Friday, December 14, 2012
Ultrasound pics, expanding belly
So, unfortunately with not writing in my blog for almost a month I didn't get to share some of the pics I wanted.
I had on November 21st, my upper level sonogram. They basically look very detailed at everything on the babies to make sure they are developing properly. It went really well. The tech was patient and explained everything to us. The doctor was in there talking us through it and answering questions for a good portion of it...I am very pleased with the ultrasound, and my experience at All Children's Hospital Perinatology center.
The girls were within 5% growth of each other which is great. It's normal for them to not be EXACT, and numbers under 25% discordance mean so far they aren't showing signs of TTTS. (Meaning, they are getting equal nutrients, blood, etc.) I of course worry about it developing, but everytime I see they haven't yet, I am comforted.
Here are pics from that ultrasound. (I was 17 weeks +5 days at the time. I am now 21 weeks)
I blew the pics up a little so that you can see their "little girls pics". Since my last ultrasound where we found out they were girls was a rushed one, we hadn't gotten any pictures.
So, now for my belly! It's really popping out like crazy! Here is my 20 week and 21 week photos! I can tell a big difference even then!
20 Weeks (above)
21 weeks (above)
My next ultrasound is December 31st.(The really awesome part of having two babies growing in me is that I get to see them so much! I get ultrasounds all the time, so I get extra comfort in seeing their cute little faces way more than a singleton pregnancy)
I had on November 21st, my upper level sonogram. They basically look very detailed at everything on the babies to make sure they are developing properly. It went really well. The tech was patient and explained everything to us. The doctor was in there talking us through it and answering questions for a good portion of it...I am very pleased with the ultrasound, and my experience at All Children's Hospital Perinatology center.
The girls were within 5% growth of each other which is great. It's normal for them to not be EXACT, and numbers under 25% discordance mean so far they aren't showing signs of TTTS. (Meaning, they are getting equal nutrients, blood, etc.) I of course worry about it developing, but everytime I see they haven't yet, I am comforted.
Here are pics from that ultrasound. (I was 17 weeks +5 days at the time. I am now 21 weeks)
I blew the pics up a little so that you can see their "little girls pics". Since my last ultrasound where we found out they were girls was a rushed one, we hadn't gotten any pictures.
So, now for my belly! It's really popping out like crazy! Here is my 20 week and 21 week photos! I can tell a big difference even then!
My next ultrasound is December 31st.(The really awesome part of having two babies growing in me is that I get to see them so much! I get ultrasounds all the time, so I get extra comfort in seeing their cute little faces way more than a singleton pregnancy)
Thursday, December 13, 2012
21 Weeks, I'll be home for Christmas, etc.
Tomorrow I'll be 21 weeks. It's hard to believe! Time is definitely flying by...though, considering I was about 10 1/2 weeks when I found out I was pregnant, it's no surprise, lol. I'm doing pretty well considering I'm five months along into my twin pregnancy. Many women got put on bedrest at like 18 weeks! I couldn't imagine! I love feeling the little girls moving my my belly. It's such a weird, but amazing feeling!
How are symptoms for me?? Obviously, I have different symptoms than those in a single pregnancy at this time... like, I'm sure my back pain, hard time getting comfortable, etc. is a little earlier than others due to just the fact that I'm already as big as someone around 28-30 weeks would be in a normal pregnancy.
Nausea - Nope. Not often at all.
Tired - Sleepy? Kinda...but more just that my body feels sort of run down. I'm out of breath for no reason lol, and 30 minutes of standing makes my back hurt. (Which is funny because I was doing 2 hours zumba marathons just a few months ago) In the mornings, it's really apparent because after showering, and drying my hair I'm so fatigued I sit down and have to cheer myself out of bed again to do my makeup. It's so much more cozy in my bed with the puppies all around me, and my pregnancy pillow snuggled up to me!
Hunger - Not as crazy as it was weeks 12-18. I felt like I couldn't stop eating then. Now my meals are a little more normal sized :) I don't have any strange cravings...the hardest thing is that water is sort of hard for me to drink right now. I don't know why...so I have a few other drinks per day, which is killing me because I've been an avid water drinker for almost 2 years now.
Good things - my belly is popping so much now! I love knowing as my belly grows, my babies are growing healthier to enter into the world! My nails and hair are growing nicely thanks to my hormones and prenatal vitamins.
Not good - Heart burn on and off...I'm sure that will get worse. I'm breaking out way more than normal, hormones I'm sure. Occasional light headedness. I almost fainted at Burlington a few weeks ago. That was scary. I guess y blood sugar got too low, or my blood pressure dropped..it was wierd, but the Dr. said it's somewhat common in pregnancy.
I'll be home for Christmas......
Harold and I are making the big drive home next week....and by big I mean 16-17 hours big. With two babies in my belly, and 3 dogs in tow...WOW. We are driving all night, which I'm thankful that Harold is way better at staying awake than me. Plus, he'll have coffee at his disposal...and I won't. We like to listen to audio books on long trips because unlike music, it keeps our minds really engaged. I never thought he'd like that...but last time I listened to a Vampire Academy novel and he really got into it. I'll probably put the newest one on my iphone and stream it in the car for us.
I am soooooooo happy to be going to see my family. It will be the first time in a while, and it will be so nice to be able to share my joy of being pregnant with all the people that I love (family, close friends, etc) My friend Rachel is throwing me a baby shower, and I am sooooo grateful and excited. It will be so special to share the excitement with those close to me!
So why are we taking 3 dogs? We love our puppies way too much to board them. To us, they are like children. We stay behind and say no to trips because we wouldn't want to exclude them. It would probably break my heart more than theirs to not have them around on a holiday. I've not gotten a single Christmas present for anyone, not even Harold, but I managed to fill up a stocking for them, lol.
Awwwww, who can resist those faces???
Also, here are Harold and I on Thanksgiving day.
The scale is going up as I become more pregnant, but I'm fairly confident it's mostly just baby weight. I try to make decent decisions eating, but I do give in to my cravings more than I would before. I have waited a LOOONG time to be able to become a mother, and I want to enjoy this time. Not only that, but with two babies I worry that I'm not getting enough of certain nutrients, etc, so I figure I'm not going to deny them for the sake of gaining a few pounds. I am going to breast feed when they are born, and work out like a maniac. (ZUMBA, oh how I miss you!!) I have been looking into different ways to incorporate the girls into my staying healthy since I won't have as much time as my former non-mommy self. (A nice double stroller for running/walking with them. A possible thing to bike with them, etc.) I lost 120 lbs before, so if I have to lose 5, 10, or 15 lbs after the babies are born I welcome the challenge.
Well, Harold turned off his video game so I'll stop writing and spend some time with him! <3 p="p">
How are symptoms for me?? Obviously, I have different symptoms than those in a single pregnancy at this time... like, I'm sure my back pain, hard time getting comfortable, etc. is a little earlier than others due to just the fact that I'm already as big as someone around 28-30 weeks would be in a normal pregnancy.
Nausea - Nope. Not often at all.
Tired - Sleepy? Kinda...but more just that my body feels sort of run down. I'm out of breath for no reason lol, and 30 minutes of standing makes my back hurt. (Which is funny because I was doing 2 hours zumba marathons just a few months ago) In the mornings, it's really apparent because after showering, and drying my hair I'm so fatigued I sit down and have to cheer myself out of bed again to do my makeup. It's so much more cozy in my bed with the puppies all around me, and my pregnancy pillow snuggled up to me!
Hunger - Not as crazy as it was weeks 12-18. I felt like I couldn't stop eating then. Now my meals are a little more normal sized :) I don't have any strange cravings...the hardest thing is that water is sort of hard for me to drink right now. I don't know why...so I have a few other drinks per day, which is killing me because I've been an avid water drinker for almost 2 years now.
Good things - my belly is popping so much now! I love knowing as my belly grows, my babies are growing healthier to enter into the world! My nails and hair are growing nicely thanks to my hormones and prenatal vitamins.
Not good - Heart burn on and off...I'm sure that will get worse. I'm breaking out way more than normal, hormones I'm sure. Occasional light headedness. I almost fainted at Burlington a few weeks ago. That was scary. I guess y blood sugar got too low, or my blood pressure dropped..it was wierd, but the Dr. said it's somewhat common in pregnancy.
I'll be home for Christmas......
Harold and I are making the big drive home next week....and by big I mean 16-17 hours big. With two babies in my belly, and 3 dogs in tow...WOW. We are driving all night, which I'm thankful that Harold is way better at staying awake than me. Plus, he'll have coffee at his disposal...and I won't. We like to listen to audio books on long trips because unlike music, it keeps our minds really engaged. I never thought he'd like that...but last time I listened to a Vampire Academy novel and he really got into it. I'll probably put the newest one on my iphone and stream it in the car for us.
I am soooooooo happy to be going to see my family. It will be the first time in a while, and it will be so nice to be able to share my joy of being pregnant with all the people that I love (family, close friends, etc) My friend Rachel is throwing me a baby shower, and I am sooooo grateful and excited. It will be so special to share the excitement with those close to me!
So why are we taking 3 dogs? We love our puppies way too much to board them. To us, they are like children. We stay behind and say no to trips because we wouldn't want to exclude them. It would probably break my heart more than theirs to not have them around on a holiday. I've not gotten a single Christmas present for anyone, not even Harold, but I managed to fill up a stocking for them, lol.
Also, here are Harold and I on Thanksgiving day.
Well, Harold turned off his video game so I'll stop writing and spend some time with him! <3 p="p">
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Quilts?? Oh, my!
So, I've been wanting to do "Shabby Chic" for the girls room...which sounds great, but shabby chic seems to be expensive chic, lol.
A lot of the store-bought crib bedding sets are expensive. They mostly range from $100-$200...which is not toooo bad for one, but double that for me. Also, most of them are very kiddy looking... I want something cute, but not 100% pink. So, I started looking on Etsy, and I found what I want....only it's REALY expensive.
See how pretty it is?? I love the owl theme, but like that it's not overwhelming.
So....I had decided to look online about making a quilt.... then I got a phone call from my husband which went like this:
Harold - "What are you doing babe"
Me- "Watching a video about how to make a baby quilt"
Harold- "...(silence)...That's interesting"
Me- (Thinking he thinks I'm nuts) "Well all of the ones I like are so expensive so I thought maybe I could learn. I could get a sewing machine and figure this out in a few months I think."
Harold- "I'll bust out a quilt. I will do it by hand. I don't need a sewing machine."
LMAO. I love that my husband was so confident. Later that night he continued to tell me how he would hand sew them together, because in middle school he learned to sew. After watching the videos...I thought it looked easy enough in the first parts...but once it got to actually "quilting a pattern" and then sewing on a border...I felt very overwhelmed. Not sure what I will do now. There are a few other color schemes I like too....maybe I'll do a mix & match on bedding, etc.
A lot of the store-bought crib bedding sets are expensive. They mostly range from $100-$200...which is not toooo bad for one, but double that for me. Also, most of them are very kiddy looking... I want something cute, but not 100% pink. So, I started looking on Etsy, and I found what I want....only it's REALY expensive.
So....I had decided to look online about making a quilt.... then I got a phone call from my husband which went like this:
Harold - "What are you doing babe"
Me- "Watching a video about how to make a baby quilt"
Harold- "...(silence)...That's interesting"
Me- (Thinking he thinks I'm nuts) "Well all of the ones I like are so expensive so I thought maybe I could learn. I could get a sewing machine and figure this out in a few months I think."
Harold- "I'll bust out a quilt. I will do it by hand. I don't need a sewing machine."
LMAO. I love that my husband was so confident. Later that night he continued to tell me how he would hand sew them together, because in middle school he learned to sew. After watching the videos...I thought it looked easy enough in the first parts...but once it got to actually "quilting a pattern" and then sewing on a border...I felt very overwhelmed. Not sure what I will do now. There are a few other color schemes I like too....maybe I'll do a mix & match on bedding, etc.
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