Pregnancy Update: Week 31

Well this took a little longer then I would have liked to post, but I wanted to let you know how my ultrasound went as well! Baby A is still measuring smaller at 4lbs2oz, Baby B is measuring 4lbs12oz. So I am carrying just under 10lbs of baby not including all the other "stuff" in there. Baby A is still breech and is on my left side, Baby B is now laying transverse (across my tummy) with her head on my left. They must really love each other to have their heads to close. Both of their feet are on the lower right side of my tummy, which explains my extremely painful right hip bone. They are rating both babies 8 out of 8 right now, so they are both practically perfect in every way!! I can not wait to hold my two princess' in my arms in a month or so. Grow babies grow!!!

How far along: 31 Weeks

Size of babies: 4 Navel Oranges (Each)

Total weight gain/loss: -2 pounds. Under my pre-pregnancy weight. Total gain is 13 lbs from my lowest weight.

Gender: 2 Girls. We are keeping the names quiet until they are born.

Maternity clothes: Completely in maternity clothes. Wearing lots of dress' because they are the most comfortable and they help me stay cool.

Stretch marks: Only getting new stretch marks on the top of my belly.

Belly Button: The top of my belly button is poking out and the rest is shallow.

Sleep: As much as I can get, which is not very much lately. 

Symptoms: Still battling acid reflux and heartburn. Sore pelvis and belly. Swollen ankles if I am on my feet for more than half an hour. Braxton hicks are in full swing, and painful.

What I miss: Being comfortable. Whether that be laying down, sitting, standing, or anything in between.

Cravings: Nothing extreme this week.

Aversions: None thankfully. But my appetite is not as it should be. I think it is because of the heat.

Best Moment: Seeing my daughter Miranda realize what was on the ultrasound machine.

What I am looking forward to: Holding my babies in 4 to 6 weeks.

Pregnancy Update: Week 30

How far along: 30 Weeks

Size of babies: Large Cabbage

Total weight gain/loss: 1 pound above my pre-pregnancy weight. Total gain is 16 lbs from my lowest weight.

Gender: 2 Girls. We are keeping the names quiet until they are born.

Maternity clothes: Completely in maternity clothes. Wearing lots of dress' because they are the most comfortable.

Stretch marks: Yes I have around 4 new stretch marks on the top of my belly.

Belly Button: The top of my belly button is poking out and the rest is shallow.

Sleep: As much as I can get, which is not very much lately. 

Symptoms: Still battling acid reflux and heartburn. Sore pelvis and belly. Swollen ankles if I am on my feet for more than half an hour. 

What I miss: My sleep and energy

Cravings: Nothing extreme this week.

Aversions: None thankfully. But my appetite is not as it should be. I think it is because of the heat.

Best Moment: Passing my glucose test!

What I am looking forward to: Baby A hopefully flipping to head down. 

Pregnancy Update: Week 29

How far along: 29 Weeks

Size of babies: Butternut Squash

Total weight gain/loss: -2 lbs. My body just does not want to gain anything. This is getting frustrating. I am so glad that they are doing ultrasounds and making sure the babies are ok.

Gender: 2 Girls. We are keeping the names quiet until they are born.

Maternity clothes: Completely in maternity clothes. Some of my maternity tops are not fitting as well as they should and my tummy is starting to poke out the bottom.

Stretch marks: My stretch marks are growing. All I can really see is the top of my belly so I am not sure about the bottom. No new stretch marks yet.

Belly Button: The top of my belly button is starting to poke out and the rest is shallow.

Sleep: Around 6 hours at most a night. So not too bad considering. My naps are very important.

Symptoms: Still battling acid reflux and heartburn. Sore pelvis and belly. Lots of kicking from the girls and it is starting to be noticeable by other people. Swollen ankles if I am on my feet for more than half an hour. 

What I miss: Being independent and able to comfortably do anything.

Cravings: Tomato Juice and chocolate (not together)

Aversions: None thankfully.

Best Moment: The time spent with my daughter Miranda before these two come and the time I get to spend with Ben.

What I am looking forward to: Baby A hopefully flipping to head down. We will see on Wednesday at our ultrasound!

Ultrasound and 28 Week Check Update.

I wanted to post an update on the babies from the ultrasound and my 28 week check up. 

Right now both babies are doing fantastic so far. I had my ultrasound on June 5th, they are measuring around 2lbs 4oz and 2lbs 11oz. They were also breech (head up). At this time because I am 28 weeks now there is very little room for them to flip head down. This pretty much means that I will have to have a cesarean section, it really sucks to know that the chance of a vaginal birth has almost been taken away completely. Right now I am asking for as much prayer as possibly that Baby A will flip, even if it is painful. I am also looking into massages and stretches to help encourage the flip. 

My cervix is still long, although they did not give me a length. So we know these babies will be in here for a couple more weeks. My goal right now is to make it to 35 weeks and then deliver any time after that. 

If anyone has any suggestions to help Baby A to flip I would be very happy to hear any and all of them.

Pregnancy Update: Week 28

How far along: 28 Weeks

Size of babies: Iceburg Lettuce

Total weight gain/loss:  1 lbs. I am finally above my pre-pregnancy weight. But I have gained 16 lbs from my lowest pregnancy weight.

Gender: 2 Girls. We are keeping the names quiet until they are born.

Maternity clothes: Completely in maternity clothes. Some of my maternity tops are not fitting as well as they should and my tummy is starting to poke out the bottom.

Stretch marks: Some of my old stretch marks are turning purple, and growing just a little.

Belly Button: An innie, slowly getting shallow. I never did pop out with Miranda so I am hoping I do this time

Sleep: Around 6 hours at most a night. So not too bad considering.

Symptoms: Still battling acid reflux and heartburn. Very sore belly, I got a sharp pain above my belly button on the right this week. Dr said it is just stretching.  

What I miss: Seeing my feet. I am tripping over everything now.

Cravings: S'mores, but made with peanut butter cups.

Aversions: None thankfully.

Best Moment: `Being able to see my two new princess squirming at my ultrasound.

What I am looking forward to: Baby A hopefully flipping to head down.

Pregnancy Update: Week 27

How far along: 27 Weeks

Size of babies: Cauliflower

Total weight gain/loss:  -2 lbs. I am down still from my pre pregnancy weight. But I have gained 13 lbs from my lowest pregnancy weight.

Gender: 2 Girls. We are keeping the names quiet until they are born.

Maternity clothes: Completely in maternity clothes. Some of my maternity tops are not fitting as well as they should and my tummy is starting to poke out the bottom.

Stretch marks: Some of my old stretch marks are turning purple, and growing just a little.

Belly Button: An innie, slowly getting shallow. I never did pop out with Miranda so I am hoping I do this time

Sleep: As much as I possibly can. I am so tired even after doing a chore I need to sit.

Symptoms: Still battling acid reflux and heartburn. I am taking Zantac and tums to help that. I am finding that I am getting sore quicker and it is hard to roll over in bed. When I wake my belly is sore. The belly band is helping when going out. Lots of movements, and less fluttering at the bottom of my belly. I am hoping that means the babies are going to stay head down. 

What I miss: My energy! Being able to paint my toes. Balance.

Cravings: Alphagetti`s, brownies, poutine.

Aversions: None thankfully.

Best Moment: Date night out with Ben to the movies on Saturday!! We saw Iron Man 3. AMAZING.

What I am looking forward to: I have an ultrasound on Wednesday to check the babies and how they are growing. Looking forward to seeing them again.

Pregnancy Update: Week 26

Wow it has been a while since I have posted anything. Here is a quick recap of my past couple weeks: I did have a scare on April 26th and ended up in Labor & Delivery to check to make sure everything was ok. I was spotting a little bit and having some cramps. Everything looked great and they sent me home telling me that I should be taking it easy and not to be lifting too much. On May 16th I slipped in the shower and had a tensor on my wrist but the babies are still doing good. Tonight I slipped on one of Miranda's toys. So needless to say I am having some balance issues. I did have to go and get a pregnancy tummy support belt because my pelvis area gets extremely sore if I am out and about walking around. I am using that if I do any cleaning around the house as well, but it is not comfortable while sitting. 

They are sitting in an odd position

My view from up top.

How far along: 26 Weeks

Size of babies: Eggplant

Total weight gain/loss:  -5 lbs. I am down still from my pre pregnancy weight

Gender: 2 Girls.

Maternity clothes: Completely in maternity clothes. Some of my maternity tops are not fitting as well as they should and my tummy is starting to poke out the bottom.

Stretch marks: No new stretch marks, but the old ones are starting to grow. Not bad though.

Belly Button: An innie, slowly getting shallow. I never did pop out with Miranda so I am hoping I do this time

Sleep: Usually I am sleeping by 3:00 am because the twins love to move at night. Ben has been absolutely wonderful getting Miranda up when he comes home from work and letting me sleep in till 10:30 am or later. I also take a nice long nap while Miranda is napping after lunch.

Symptoms: Way to much acid reflux and heartburn. Some pain in my stomach and in my pelvis.

What I miss: My energy! I am exhausted after bending and picking up toys, that is ridiculous! 

Cravings: Subs, pita's, or any type of veggie.  

Aversions: None thankfully.

Best Moment: Ben felt Baby B kick... finally. He felt Baby A kick a couple weeks ago. Also watching my belly jump with their kicks.

What I am looking forward to: Right now... not being pregnant. I am really excited to meet these two girls and see what they look like, their personalities and hearing their tiny cries.