It's hard to believe that we are approaching the finish line of this pregnancy. My parents have been very helpful the past week getting everything set-up. I feel prepared for the boys to come even though we ended up returning the twin bassinet. The cribs we ordered instead arrived one hour after my parents left today. Everything else is ready to go!
While they were here I was able to go on a few short walks with them. Breathing is difficult since the boys take up so much space. That just means I need a lot of breaks when doing anything.
I threw up once this past week and still get heart burn. Sleep continues to be difficult and comes in 1 hour increments. Once a night I get a 2 hour stretch in. I'm sure it is quite the sight watching me try to get out of bed since my belly is getting so big.
My body is retaining water so I can't fit my wedding ring anymore. I have a fake one I wear instead. To help with my leg swelling, Seth has to put on my compression socks on every morning. They are very tight so I am glad I have his help.
Before my parents left I got a Father's Blessing which was comforting.
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| 30 Weeks Bump |
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| My dad and Seth setting up the Rock-n-Plays |
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| Watching everyone else work. |
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| The twin bassinet we returned. |
On Wednesday, December 28th, my parents were able to attend the boys' ultrasound.
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| Waiting for the boys to show up on the screen. |
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| Watching the ultrasound TV screen. |
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| Baby A (Jacob Wayne) is really crowded at the bottom. In one of the 3D pictures you can see his arms and legs bunched up to his face. He weighed 3 pounds and 10 oz. |
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| Baby B (James Kenneth) was stretched out across the top of my stomach. He weighed 3 pounds and 14 oz at the ultrasound last week. That makes me think he's over 4 pounds now. |
Both babies measured a week and day ahead of their 30 weeks and 1 day. If they stay in for several more weeks we are going to get some "chubby" twins!
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| I had some leftover IVF medication that we spent too much money on so I couldn't just throw it away. Instead I donated it back to my IVF clinic. |
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| We rearranged our room so the rockers can be right by my side of the bed. |
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| The set-up. |
We were so happy we could come spend time with you guys and help set up the house for the twins' arrival. Dad can put the cribs together when we come next month. We were also excited we could meet your IVF doctor and some nurses you have worked with on this journey. They were excited to see you! We are all excited to see your boys too! The 3D ultrasound is amazing! Yoi really look radiant and excited to be a mom. You will be wonderful parents! Cool to think it started on Father's Day. What a great gift! Glad Dad gave you a Father's Blessing as well. He will be a fun grandpa! Love you all! Mom/Grandma 😄❤🎉
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