I was thinking last night that I haven't blogged about this pregnancy nearly enough (ha!) so I should probably post an update on how things are going at almost 33 weeks.
I feel like I'm at odds with my body. My body has birthed three children already, and so thinks that getting things started super early is a good way to go. My body also thinks that because I have two babies in there, they're much too heavy to still be carrying around, so why not get one baby descended into my pelvis and get this show on the road. And let's face it, gravity is clearly not my friend. At this point, I feel like I'm keeping these children inside me by sheer force of will.
Haven't slept well since about February. Around then, I started not being able to breathe deeply when I would lie down. It's not a congestion thing. It's an "I can't seem to get enough air thing." I've tried two pillows and also three pillows. Currently, two pillows works best, but it still takes me about an hour to fall asleep at night and then I wake up every two hours for the normal fun of turning over to the other side and probably getting up to go to the bathroom. And recently, the joys of middle-of-the-night pains/contractions have been added as well. I hate, hate, hate being woken up by scary pains. Nothing sends me into a panic quicker. Once things calm down inside, I'm a nervous wreck and can't go back to sleep, so I go watch a little TV to get sleepy again. (Caught a bit of Mad about You the other night. Love--and miss--that show.) All of this has made me a bit wary of going to sleep. And for someone who dearly loves the feeling of snuggling under blankets and drifting off to sleep, this is a sad development.
I'm trying to rest as much as possible. The kids are getting better at picking things up off the floor, although they still seem confused by why I can't. A has done a great job of cleaning and giving the kids pep talks before he goes to work every morning about helping Mom and not fighting with each other.
My goal is to make it to 36 weeks. Anything after that would be great, but at this point, I just want to avoid NICU time and bring these babies home with us. A week ago, they both weighed around 4 lbs. so at least they're still growing away in there, getting bigger every day.
All in all, things with this pregnancy have gone really well. I know things could have been much scarier and I'm so thankful that I've made it this far, but I guess I start to freak out when I get contractions, weird pains, or feel the overwhelming heaviness of my belly. When that happens, the calm feelings I've had throughout (about the pregnancy, not actually having twins out and about) go away and I'm in full panic mode. When I pray about it (which is very often these days) the feeling comes back, but when everything hurts, it's hard to feel calm.
So, that's the latest from twin central. I'm hanging in there and hope to still be pregnant by the 4th of July!
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7 comments:
oh come on the NICU isn't really all that bad. Cute outfits for you to wear in there. You can rest more in recovery cause they have the babies, you won't have to deal with the circumcisions stuff or the belly button stub coming off....yep ALL done for you. Okay, granted I cried in the NICU most of the time but who doesn't cry a lot after giving birth?
Really, the fact that they are already measuring 4 lbs is really good. We saw little guys about 2 lbs. Hang in there girl. They are going to be amazing additions to your family. Also watch Jon and Kate plus 8 and life just seems a whole lot better. They saran wrapped her belly!!! Seriously...you haven't had to saran wrap yet right?
love you!! Mail your other three to me and I'll take care of them!
I love reading about your pregnancy. I feel like a terrible friend. I have meant to call you more, but you know that kid thing always keep you busy. I am so proud of you. You are doing awesome. Just think even if they were born today how much stronger they would have been if they were born last week or even yesterday. You can totally make it to 36 weeks. Go twins go. I also love that Jon and kate plus eight. It makes me cry and really puts things into prospective. I sure love you and you are wonderful. Your five children are so blessed to have you as their mommy. Don't worry about the sleep thing. You will be able to catch up in about 18 years.
You are seriously one of the most amazing women I know. I don't think I could ever do pregnancy with twins. Good luck. Take care.
You're doing fabulously. And look at it this way, how else would you know when and where to find Mad About You reruns when you needed them?
Oh I remember the whole breathing problem all too well. I remember being so frustrated because I couldn't seem to slow my heart rate down enough to breathe in enough air through my nose. And I know you feel the same way I do about sleeping and breathing through your mouth... yuck!
As for the contraction thing, I sadly have little to no experience there. Hopefully I will on the next pregnancy. But you're doing awesome! Soon you'll be past 36 weeks wondering when they'll decide to show up. Here's to being pregnant still for the 4th!
You rock. I remember knowing the whole nick at night schedule from midnight to six when I was pregnant with L.
Well, my cute pregnant fried. July 4th isn't so far away. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Remember to send your kids over anytime you need a break. I MEAN IT!!!!
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