Labor...COMING SOON!

Yesterday I turned 32 weeks. My size, it is a changin!. My last appt. was almost 2 weeks ago....I haven't gone since the holidays and such...so I have a high tech ultrasound tomorrow and a dr. appt Mon. I am anxious to see what is going on. At my last appt I still measured 40..so I hadn't changed, but the doctor said that depends on the position of the babies and such...Nelson and I tried to measure me....yesterday and it came out to 48....we could be wrong...even though we are experts :) ......but we'll see what I measure Mon. I have gained a significant amount this past 2 weeks.....and although it has been the holidays, I haven't been eating too much.....previously I have been quite hungry often....but lately not......so I am hoping the weight is just the babies getting bigger. Christmas about killed me. I pushed myself probably way too far.....Christmas Eve night...3 am...I was up with pretty hefty contractions....and I was just praying not to have to go to the hospital...they finally subsided.....and Christmas day I put myself on a sort of bed rest...more like a butt rest really. I sat a lot, drank lots of water and felt a lot better. I have Braxton Hicks quite often, but I don't think they are often enough to do much about. Reading online though, I think I should discuss my concerns with the Dr. Monday and maybe even have him check to see if I am dialating any from the contractions I have had. I think they will be able to tell a lot in the ultrasound tomorrow also, so I am ready for some news. I keep telling myself to pack a bag and be ready....and also feel I may be put on bed rest. We'll see. It is much harder to walk around. Getting up and down is difficult, I feel more pressure.....wondering if they are dropping any.....and just want to make sure they have enough time in there to develop and be born healthy. Can't wait to see how much they weight tomorrow.

I have meant to take pics on the days I change weeks, but I can't seem to get it together. Here is a pic of me at 31 weeks and 4 days. Right in between 31 and 32.

People keep telling me I look like I am going to pop, or any day now....ha. I actually rather enjoying telling them I am not due for 2 more months. :) It is fun to see their face. But then I say it is twins, so probably a lot sooner. It is def. going to be a lot sooner if I don't sit my hind end down and stop slaving away. It is pure torture being pregnant and wanting a super clean house and being so large and pregnant you can't actually do it. Torture. 

Here's to a another 3 weeks at least! 

29 & Counting!

Not the best pic, but you can thank my phone! It bites a big one. I need a new one....

So I am now 29 weeks.....I went to the doctor on Monday....I am measuring 40cm....ha. Super huge. I grew 4 cm in 2 weeks. That is crazy! 

The babies are great....they are obviously not lacking for nourishment. Which is great, because then whenever they are born, if it happens to be early, they will be a good size. 

I am not seeing me deliver before 38 weeks. That is when they will induce me for sure. I just can't imagine going before then, but I can see myself waddling around for another 9 1/2 weeks. :) 

So no complaining but just stating the facts...here is what it is like being pregnant with twins at 29 weeks and 40cm: 

I have ONE pair of pants to wear...the end

I am now down to maybe 4 shirts I rotate that cover my massive belly

I only wear tennis shoes now.....very loosely tied....to fit my fat feet in

I waddle everywhere

My hips hurt most of the time and esp. when I get up from sitting or laying down. 

My belly itches

I am hungry always at like 10pm...yikes...not good. I should go to bed. But gotta feed the babies! 

It is a HUGE chore to get in and out of my van, let alone put Kason in and get him in his carseat. I try not to go anywhere by myself if I can help it.

I am super irritable.....I almost took off some parent's head yesterday at the 4th/5th grade choir concert for no good reason, or at least not for anything their fault...it was a good reason.

My house is NEVER clean enough and I can't do it...so everyone else gets yelled at. Sorry. :(

There is barely any room for Kason to sit on my lap...he tends to think my big belly is his arm rest. He just makes himself comfortable. 

The girls are always kissing my belly.....esp. Sienna and telling the babies goodnight. 

Everywhere I go people say, "Oh you are about to pop!" Then I have to say..."oh yeah, in a couple of months!" ha. :) 

At night I get up to tinkle at least 3x for sure....in and out of my bed....for which I have to use a step ladder to get into. (Thanks Nelson). 

I toss and turn sides constantly because laying on one side for too long is uncomfortable and my hips start to ache.

My toes and fingers go to sleep super easy.

My left leg swells a bunch and therefore requires me to put my feet up as often I can. I am trying to work on that one. I have a few good books to lure me in. 

Seeing little new babies melts my heart, because I get so excited to be having two and can't wait! (Perhaps I won't be sharing with the kids)

I often think of ways in my head I can snuggle them both at the same time and not share. I have gotten greedier with my children the more I have. :) But I am sure there will be plenty of times I am more than willing to share..maybe. :) 

After a couple of hours of the day, I am exhausted and worn out. 

Oh so many good and challenging things at this point, but all such blessings of what is to come. I can't believe Christmas is here soon and then the babies. Time is flying fast. 

I am Super blessed!

28 1/2 weeks and counting....

Well, this past week I went to have a big ultrasound at Albany Med. They want to check out the babies and make sure they are getting the nutrients and things they need to be born healthy, so I went Friday and have to go every 4 week until delivery. They were looking great. Juliet had her feet up over her head like a gymnast....it was funny.

While Juliet was breech at the time, Jace was sideways...yes...sideways. Not up or down....but their heads were together...so hopefully that will change, since there is still plenty of time. :) They both just keep doing whatever they want...I just hope when it is D-Day, they are both facing the right way. :) 

Juliet weighs in at 2 lbs 14 oz and Jace at 3 lbs 1 oz. So they are growing fantastically! :) 

I am getting super duper large, I am very uncomfortable and just getting in and out of my van is a big ordeal. Getting in and out of my bed for that matter...which is why Nelson has put a step ladder by the bed to make it easier. :) And it is. 

I have to pee super often...after every hour of church, 3-5 times a night, and well, anytime I think about it. 

With each of my kids I always get little muscles that cramp under my stomach...and the only way they go away is by standing for a long period of time...yep, those are double worse....at night I have to get up out of bed and stand....today at church I had to get up and walk out of Relief Society. It is quite unpleasant...

I have had a few braxton hicks....but I am hopeful that is all they are and nothing more. So far so good. :) 

Everytime I think about how uncomfortable I am or tired I am...It only takes a second to remember I prayed for this and I am happy to be so uncomfortable. I want them to be born healthy with no need of a NICU, so hopefully late January is the earliest they will arrive. I am not sure how my body will continue to grow and strech...oh heavens....and how I will even walk once January arrives...but oh what a blessing. :) Double in fact. :) 

Two of my Texas friends has since found out they are expecting twins as well. What a great thought to think Heavenly Father is needing to send these sweet spirits two at a time to great homes. "And they shall go forth two by two..." well, in this sense they aren't preaching the gospel just yet, but how tremendous. With the missionary work of the church increasing and families who are covenant families increasing in such a measure, it is truly a time preparatory for the Lord to come...oh what marvelous things are to come forth. 

Through my uncomfortableness and bajillion doctor appointments, and the holidsays....my two little angels will be here before I know it. :) 

I have many things to be ever so grateful for.