29 Weeks

We are at 29 Weeks!  The nausea and heart burn is back with vengeance.  I am still very tired and exhausted most of the time.  I've really enjoyed getting groceries delivered because of my inability to stand for long periods.  For example, just walking to get a package from our apartment office exhausts me so much that I sit in the chair catching my breath while they find it.

Baby B is the most active.  I just rest my hand on that part of my belly and he starts moving up a storm.  Baby A is more laid back and just moves whenever he feels like it.  Sometimes I can get him to move around with prodding, but he would rather move when he feels like it.  

Sleep comes in 45 minute to 1.5 hour increments (if I'm lucky).  I favor sleeping on my right side.

I met another pediatrician this afternoon.  He seemed nice, but I didn't like that he didn't have kids of his own nor that the office looked like it hadn't been updated since he started practicing 30 years ago.  When I asked him what his favorite part about being a pediatrician was he said being on his own (he doesn't practice with any other doctors) and I thought it should have been something along the lines of helping children.

I'm still getting braxton hicks, but no early labor signs which I'm happy about.

Unfortunately my Uncle passed away suddenly on Sunday.  We won't be able to travel for the funeral because I'm not allowed to go anywhere, but my parents will go.  Such a sudden loss makes you want to take advantage of every moment with loved ones!

When my parents get here sometime next week we will finally be able to finish prepping everything for the boys.  Can't wait to be done!

ER Visit # 3

On Tuesday night I started getting a cough.  I woke up Wednesday not feeling well at all so Seth worked from home.  I spent the day emailing back and forth with my Nurse Practitioner and OB nurses.  They wanted me to come in on Thursday to check out the symptoms.  Since it wasn't a normally scheduled visit, I ended up seeing the only doctor available at the time.  She recommended I go to the ER to rule out any issues.  

I was having trouble breathing (talking makes me out of breath), lethargy, and over the past few weeks (thanks to my Fitbit) I've noticed that my heartbeat has been increasing significantly.  Before I was pregnant, my heart rate was in the high 50's to low 60's.  It's steadily increased (which is to be expected when you're pregnant because of all the extra blood).  At the beginning of October it started staying in the low 70's, November was high 70's and this month it's been in the low 80's.  Today it is 87.  These are the resting heart rates while I am sleeping which wouldn't be alarming if my heart rate stayed closer to those rates while I'm up.  During the day, my heart rate will stay in the 90's to 120's  even when I am just sitting down (yesterday it hung around 132).  I don't have energy to do much so I am not working out or walking (we even get groceries delivered now).  Having such a high HR freaked me out (for example right now it's at 107 and I am sitting in a chair typing) so I thought I better take the doctor's advice.

Seth left work early and met me at the apartment so we could drive over to the ER together.  I had to do several tests like an EKG and a VQ Scan.  The VQ scan was not my favorite since I had to wear an oxygen type mask and breathe in a thicker air which would make me cough.  They also put a dye in my IV to see how the blood was transporting oxygen.  After being there for 4 hours they told me everything was normal.  I felt a little silly for going, but at least I can have peace of mind.  Everything is fine with the babies which is most important.  I'm just stuck with bronchitis and a higher than average pregnancy heart rate!  

I hated being strapped to this machine because I felt trapped.  Especially since being on your back while pregnant is one of the least comfortable positions to be in.

Breathing in the thicker air stuff so they could see my lungs.

Doing the imaging with the IV in.  The machine rotated around my body.

Hopefully that was my last hospital visit until I am actually delivering the boys!

28 Weeks

Today I am 7 months pregnant!

It seems wild to be at this point.  Knowing that I only have 9 weeks left (at most) means everything needs to get set-up soon.  Thankfully my parents are coming for Christmas and can help us unpack the car seats, stroller, cribs, and move stuff around since I am way too tired/weak and Seth's keeping busy at work.

We took a breastfeeding class over the weekend and are taking a c-section birthing class tonight.  I also met met with a pediatrician that I think I am going to use for the boys.  She seems really nice and answered all my questions.  These were some of the final steps before the boys get here so it's nice to check them off the list.

Over the weekend Seth and I picked up a double rocker.  We got it for free from a twin mom I met at Target!

We had groceries delivered yesterday to see if we like it for when the twins are here.  The delivery to my door is also nice for right now since walking and standing makes me exhausted.  I always need to know where the closest chair or ledge to lean is!  Ha!

Baby B is still more active than Baby A, but I feel them both often.

Sleep escapes me most nights, but that is just preparing me for their nightly feedings!   I also have difficulty rolling out of bed and getting off the couch.  I am wondering how much harder it will get to move around in the next few weeks!

27 Weeks and 3 Days

I looked down at my legs yesterday and was shocked to see that it looked like I broke both ankles!  I am pretty sure that I have achieved every common and uncommon pregnancy symptom now!  I immediately ordered some compression socks on Amazon that should be here by tomorrow.  I'll be wearing compression socks from now on.  

Before I put on the sweater so you can see all my body's pregnancy curves.

What I wore today.

I curled my hair trying to decide if that is how I want to wear it for Seth's work party tomorrow so I felt dressed up for lunch with a couple friends and errand running today.  I've been getting a lot done the past few days, even it is slowly!  Bottles and pacifiers have been washed, their room is continuing to be worked on, and we basically have everything delivered so it just needs to be setup (besides a rocking chair we are picking up this weekend).

26 and 27 Weeks

Bump at 26 Weeks and 2 Days

What a busy couple weeks!  The boys are continuing to get bigger and more active.  I'm really excited to see what their personalities are like.  Lately, Baby B has been more active and giving lots of punches throughout the day.  When I lay down on my sides at night each boy moves quite a bit.  It doesn't hurt or bother me so I can easily fall asleep still.  

Around Week 26 I started getting leg cramps.  I sometimes wake up from pretty painful charley horses.  I started stretching my legs more and it has diminished the frequency of them.  My main complaint is back pain and feeling winded really quickly and easily.  It's hard for me to get comfortable because sitting hurts my back and standing makes me tired.  Ha!  Bending over is also difficult because my belly is in the way.  I'm also still experiencing heart burn and vomiting.  As long as I don't throw up every day again I'll be happy!

I was finally able to walk a bit more this week in California and even did about 10 minutes of very light weights one day.  I miss getting those daily endorphins from exercise.  It will be fun taking the boys for walks outside once they're here.

I have been addicted to Life Savers and Caramel Apple suckers lately.  I still love the French Dip sandwiches from Schlotzky's too!

Funny Note:
On the plane from Houston to Salt Lake City I made 5 visits to the lavatory (that's a little less than 3 hour flight)!  Luckily we were in first class and I was close to it!

While in California, my parents delivered our Christmas gift from Kelsey and Taylor.  A Superhero book for the boys and an ear warmer for me!

Showing how I have to sit while getting ready for the day (and take breaks).  Seth also hangs around to help me get dressed or pick things up I can't reach.

My parents gave me the very first book I learned to read.  I m excited to read it to the boys!