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-

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!

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!!!

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!