Wednesday, June 20, 2012

18 weeks pregnant twins


18 weeks

 Grammy came this week and got the babies their bouncy seats!  We had so much fun picking out stuff and then went to Joann's for stuff to make some adorable baby blankets.  My mom is so talented and used to make all kinds of stuff for me and my sister...clothes, dolls, hair thingies...can't wait to see the baby blankets!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

17 weeks pregnant with twin boys

As most know, we are having twin boys!  We are seeing a high risk OB in Plano in addition to our regular OB, Dr. G.  "Dr. Plano" knew they were boys within seconds of putting the probe on my belly!  Gavin was with us and was amazed to see the babies on the ultrasound.  He's a bit bummed because he really wanted girls...when I asked him why later, he said it's because his big brother has been so rotten to him the last few years....that broke my heart. 

When Dr. Plano asked at the end if we had any questions, Gavin said "Yes, are you 100% sure they are both boys?" Doc just laughed and said, "Well I'm 99.9% sure." Gavin replied very matter of factly, "Okay, so there's a chance."  I just love that kid.  It's now starting to soak in and he seems more pleased at the idea of brothers instead of sisters...."as long as they don't mess with my stuff."

This pregnancy has already been difficult...I taught first graders until my lunch break while I was in labor with Gavin!  I never stopped and just expected this would be the same.  I had the burst of second trimester energy with Gavin, walked everyday until term....except for lots of heartburn I don't remember that much discomfort...of course it's amazing what we forget when we hold those sweet babies in our arms! 

So far I have had LOTS of round ligament pain that at times makes walking very difficult, sciatic nerve pain that shoots down through my butt mid-step and I almost fall!  It's ridiculous.  And the newest ailment, for almost two weeks now I have intense pain where my gallbladder used to be (had it removed after Gavin).  The weird thing is that the pain only occurs when I lie down...doesn't matter which side I lay on it HURTS...but if I sit up, it stops.  So, I have been sleeping SITTING UP for almost 2 weeks now.  It's so miserable because I just want to lay down...even with 4 pillows propped up underneath me it hurts.  I'm having to sleep on the couch so I can prop my pillows on the arm of the sofa to sit up.  Taylor ordered a recliner a couple of days ago so I'm hoping that will provide some kind of sleeping comfort. 

I also have ZERO energy...I think a lot of it is due to being so inactive...It's too painful to go for a walk.  I have already finished three books since school let out. 

Aside from all of the aches and pains, I'm so grateful the all day sickness is gone and even more grateful for two healthy babies.  I can already feel them moving and cant' wait to see how they've grown at our next appointment in a couple of weeks. 


It's been awhile...



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