32 weeks (with twins) and updates!!

How far along? 32 weeks
 Total weight gain/loss: +44lbs. 6 of those pounds in the last week according to the MFM scale.  I will be speaking to my OB about it tomorrow! I've got some major edema happening!
 Maternity clothes? Yes, but very few that fit over the belly!
  Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years. My belly is starting to itch like crazy, I am afraid there are new ones about to pop up!
Sleep: Horrible!  It takes me forever to fall asleep, and I sleep for about 2-3 hours then I am awake for 2-3 hours.  I get maybe 4 hours a night if that.  Benedryl isn't helping much either. 
Best moment this week: Seeing the boys today at my MFM appointment!  Great photos, and they are so big!
Movement: Yes they are having a party in there!
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden & Logan
Labor Signs: Contractions off and on.  Nothing regular thankfully.
Belly Button in or out? still in, but completely flat and starting to protrude on the top.
 What I miss: Being able to walk without getting out of breath or dizzy.  Being able to bend over and put my shoes on!
What I am looking forward to:Meeting these babies!!!  5 weeks to go.  Hopefully I get to schedule my c-section next week!
Milestone: 32 weeks!!!! That is a big milestone.  Next milestone is 34 weeks so that I can stay in this city and deliver! 

larger than life!

At our regular growth ultrasound 2 weeks ago, they found the boys to be 23% discordant in their growth.  That landed us a referral to the UW Seattle to see a MFM.  C & I drove down there today for that appointment.  Our ultrasound was first, and it was amazing the difference in their equipment.  We had  a few hours to kill before we saw the doctor, so we found a nice park overlooking Lake Washington, had a great lunch and made our way back.  The perinatologist says everything looks good.  The boys are HUGE for 32 weeks.  Kaden is 4#11oz and Logan is 5#5oz, only 12% different according to their estimation.  So long as the boys stay above the 50% for weight, and no more than 20% difference, we are okay!  The doctor did recommend I stop working because of the scares of hypertension and pre-term labor.  I was reduced to 20 hrs a week at 27 weeks working 2.5 days a week.  That has been manageable until this past week.  I think I have hit the wall.  The full days are so hard to get through.  It's so much effort to get up and ready for work and then be there for 9 hours a day, I have absolutely nothing left when I get home.  Add in my 3 year old to the mix and it just isn't fair.  My BP has also been elevated on those days that I work.  She said to tell my regular OB tomorrow to write me out of work, and I am happy to do so.  I am looking forward to the time alone with Ethan before these two boys come! 


Only about 5 weeks and counting! I should be able to schedule my c-section tomorow for sometime the last week of July/first of August.  Despite all of the PTL scares, I think these boys will stay put until they are pulled out :) 
I am loving these pictures we got today!!  Kaden is head down and has less room so we couldn't get any good shots of him.  Logan is transverse up in my ribs and gave us a great peak at his adorably chubby face! :) I cannot wait to see them!!!

Logan

logan

kaden

29 weeks (with twins)

How far along? 29 weeks
 Total weight gain/loss: +35lbs as of this morning..
Maternity clothes? Yes, sadly I am running out of shirts that fit the belly.
 Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: When I do sleep it's okay.  Waking up with back/hip/leg pain most nights which isn't fun. I have been waking up between 3-4AM the past few days and not able to fall back asleep.  I don't enjoy it.
Best moment this week: Making it another week!  Good appointment today.  The weather is beautiful this week!
Movement: Yes they are having a party in there!
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden & Logan
Labor Signs: Contractions off and on.  Nothing regular thankfully.
Belly Button in or out? still in, but completely flat.
 What I miss: Feeling like a human being!
What I am looking forward to: Growth ultrasound next week.  Getting past 34 weeks.  I am ready to be done.  8 more weeks!
Milestone: I made it past 28 weeks!  That is the first milestone for twins!  Next up is 32 weeks, and then once I get past 34 weeks if I were to go into labor I can deliver at the hospital in town.  It better not happen before then or I have to head to Seattle!

29 weeks measuring 37 weeks

I had a scare last week Wednesday.  That was my first day at work after 4 days off (Memorial Day).  I felt dizzy and headachy while getting ready for work but just assumed it was normal because I am feeling like that more and more these days.  Well I made it about an hour sitting at my desk before I just couldn't take it.  My heart was racing, I was short of breath and extremely nauseated.  I ended up vomiting a few times and just felt bad over all.  I went to my lead and told her I thought I should go home.  At that point she said I should really see my OB due to the shortness of breath and I agreed.  Thankfully I work right downstairs from my OBs office.  They got me right in and my B/p and heart rate were elevated.  The doctor came in and asked what had been going on and he decided I needed to go to L&D to be checked out.  I told him I would call my hubby to come get me and he said no I am calling an ambulance, we are not taking any risks. 

I started getting worried at that point.  My husband met me at L&D and they were very quick to get things going.  They thought I had a DVT or PE which was very scary.  I had an EKG, chest xray, doppler study of both legs, and tons of lab work.  They hooked me up to the NST and wouldn't you know it I was also contracting like crazy.  The doctor checked me and I was soft but still closed.  He did a fetal fibronectin test which checks to see if you might go into labor in the next 2 weeks and that was negative as well.  I spent 7 hours in triage and had 2 OB's and an internist overseeing my care.  They finally decided to admit me overnight for observation.  I had another spell of the SOB, rapid heart rate and crummy feeling, but then nothing else.  What they did find is that I have a very low platelet count.  At my OB appointment today, the doctor decided to send me to a hematologist to make sure there isn't an underlying cause.  Let's hope not!  Tomorrow is my first day back at work since that day and I'm a little nervous.  It's not comfortable to sit for a long period or stand, but I'll just have to make do.  I am only working 2.5 days a week from here on out unless they decide to stop it all together again. 

On another note, my wonderful friends threw me a baby shower this past weekend and it was wonderful!  We got a ton of stuff (mainly clothes, blankets, burp rags, and a huge gift card to costco!).  I am washing all of the newborn clothes, hats, and blankets today :)  Only 8 more weeks to go!!

26 weeks (with twins)

How far along? 26 weeks
 Total weight gain/loss: +27lbs 2 weeks ago.  We shall see on Thursday at my appointment.
Maternity clothes? Oh YES!
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: When I do sleep it's okay.  Waking up with back/hip/leg pain most nights which isn't fun.
Best moment this week: Ultrasound appointment in a few hours!!
Movement: Yes they are having a party in there!
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden Lucas & Logan Charles
Labor Signs: Not so much recently.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Being able to be active.
What I am looking forward to: Getting off of bed rest!  More to come...
Milestone: 26 weeks! 

Two weeks ago, my blood pressure started going higher so I was put on modified bed rest and had to do a bunch of lab work.  Labs came back okay, but the doctor has kept me on bed rest until my next appointment Thursday.  It has not been very fun, but I am trying to enjoy the rest & quiet while I can.  Thank god for Netflix and 6 seasons of Army wives!  My blood pressure has not been high since I have been on bed rest.  It is actually dropping quite low for me and I am having a lot of dizziness, and feeling faint.  I really hope the doctor releases me to go back to work part time, but I won't know until Thursday.  On a happier note, I have my monthly growth ultrasound today & I can't wait to see how big these boys are!!  At my last appointment at 24 weeks, I was measuring 36 weeks!!! I am huge, and still have 11 weeks to go (37 weeks is the goal my doctor gave me!). 

22 weeks with twins & some changes..

How far along? 22 weeks 5 days
 Total weight gain/loss: +25 pounds
Maternity clothes? yes, most everything.  I'm down to 3 scrub tops that fit for maybe the next 2 or 3 weeks!
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: Not great, but pretty standard for where I'm at.  I can't get comfortable and as soon as I do, then I have to pee!
Best moment this week: Seeing the boys again at my growth ultrasound. 
Movement: Yes, getting stronger by the day!
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!! Kaden Lucas & Logan Charles
Labor Signs: Contractions, especially if I'm up on my feet.  I spent last Saturday evening in L&D due to contractions.  Thankfully there wasn't too much of a pattern and no cervical change. 
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Being able to be active.
What I am looking forward to: Getting past 24 weeks!  Obviously I don't want them to come anytime soon!
Milestone: Both boys weighed 1lb 5oz on Monday!  They are pretty big for where I'm at which the doctor is happy with.

That belly?  Is measuring 32 weeks! Ah...

I finally had my doctor's appointment on Thursday and was able to discuss what had happened over the weekend.  Because of the increased contractions and uterine irritability, I am officially on desk duty at work.  Working full time in a busy Pediatric clinic was taking its toll on me.  The doctor threatened to pull me out of work completely if they couldn't make it work, but thankfully that wasn't the case.  So for the next couple of weeks I will be doing all of our medication refills, and such.  In May I'll start answering phones and talking all excess calls that come in.  While this is not ideal, and will drive me absolutely crazy sitting all day, I know it's for the best.  I will do anything to keep these babies in, and to keep working as long as possible!  I have my next appointment in 2 weeks, and then my next growth ultrasound in about 3 weeks.  Hopefully these contractions stay away! 

20 weeks with twins

How far along? 20 weeks 2 days
 Total weight gain/loss: +20 pounds or so.
Maternity clothes? yes, most everything.  Scrub tops getting tighter every day...
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: Not horrible.  Usually have a good first 4 hours then up every hour or two to pee.
Best moment this week: 3.5 day work week.  Beautiful weather!
Movement: Yes!  Baby A seems to be more active, but they both have their active times.
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!!
Labor Signs: Contractions every once in awhile..
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Next ultrasound on the 15th.  Hopefully going to part time in June (waiting to hear back from my employer.  Nothing is easy with them). 
Milestone: Over halfway!

On a separate note, my other baby (who is almost 3!!!) is having surgery tomorrow.  We are going for ear tubes round 2, and also getting his adenoids removed.  I really really hope this helps him not continue to get ear infections which then cause his horrible febrile seizures.  Please say a prayer that all goes well!!!  

18 weeks (twins) and we are having...

Growing every.day.!  Going to be huge before this is all said and done ;)

How far along? 18 weeks 3 days
 Total weight gain/loss:+18 lbs! HOLY COW! :-/
Maternity clothes? yes, most everything.  Scrub tops getting tighter every day...
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: Not horrible.  Usually have a good first 4 hours then up every hour or two to pee.
Best moment this week: Anatomy Scan!
Movement: yes!  Subtle but definitely there!
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: TWO BOYS!!!!!
Labor Signs: Contractions every once in awhile..
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Getting things ready for the boys!
Milestone: Halfway! 

17 weeks (with twins)

How far along? 17 weeks
 Total weight gain/loss:+12 or 13 lbs I think..  
Maternity clothes? yes, everything except my scrub tops, which I have just borrowed bigger ones from co-workers for now.

Sorry for the blurry pic.  Also hello belly!!

Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep:I would like more of it please!
Best moment this week: Starting to feel both babies move! =)
Movement: very subtle, but yes!
Food cravings: mainly sweets, but really I am just hungry all.the.time!
Gender: No Idea.  I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.
Labor Signs: Started having braxton hicks every now and then.  Hopefully that won't lead to anything happening early!
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Anatomy scan on the 19th!!!! CANNOT WAIT!!
Milestone: Feeling babies move!!!