36.5 Week Update

Here is the most recent picture of Wyatt at 36.5 weeks. He's just adorable! I got to see him blinking his little eyes, opening and closing his mouth and even sticking out his tongue. It's starting to get even more real now. Gavin was looking down, so we still didn't get to see his sweet little face... boo. But... we'll get to see him in less than a week! See below for more info about my appt today.

GROWING FAST!!!!! Those two words sums up this past week. I can't get over at how fast the boys and I are growing! I thought we grew fast before, but this has to be by far the most in one week. My tummy is stretching so much, and is becoming so very heavy and feeling bruised. My belly button has popped 100% now and the lower part is hanging so much from boy's weight and the way they are sitting. I feel like they could just split my skin and come out any time.

The past few days I've actually been able to sleep more! It's still not 'normal rest', but I'll take anything I can get! Sunday morning I actually woke up feeling like I did back in January! Wow, what a gift from God to feel that much better! I think I over did it though, b/c by the late afternoon I was swollen and back to normal, but yay for a great morning!!! It's amazing how much better we can handle things when we get some sleep.

The boys haven't been as 'crazy' lately with their movements. They still move all the time, but it's a lot slower these days; more pushing and stretching vs jumping and rolling. Guessing that is because there isn't a lot of room any more! But because of that, I have been able to enjoy rubbing their little arms and legs! Yes, that' right, I sit here and can feel from the outside what seems long and skinny... only thing it can be is an arm or leg. Now, I'm not sure which it is though or if it's Wyatt's or Gavin's because of their positions... And then sometimes I can feel this tiny little bump and I know it's their little hands and feet. Oh, that is so cute too! And I just love how their heads fit into my hand now. I'll rub their heads and let them know how much I love them. I'm hoping they'll be used to me rubbing on them and be snuggle bugs when they are born! At least for a little while until they start wrestling with Daddy!

As you can see from my first photo, my doctor appointment was today and went really well. I started to cry as I watched our little guys on the ultrasound. They look like newborns now and it's just all getting so real and exciting! Oh, I can't even imagine what it will be like to hold our sons for the first time... just can't imagine! A few notes about our appointment:

• Gavin is still breech and Wyatt is transverse, so we'll stick to my scheduled C-Section on Monday the 7th. I have one more doctor appointment on Thursday and then a pre-op appointment at the hospital on Saturday and then the big day on Monday!
• I'm still only 1 cm dilated, but now about 50% effaced. Doctor said I'm still doing great and expects me to make it to Monday... but of course, only God knows.
• The boys are looking great and just as active as ever.
• My blood pressure is still good which is such a blessing.
• Still swelling like crazy, but because of the good blood pressure and other good results, no worries there.
• The estimates today showed Gavin to be about 6 lbs 5 oz and Wyatt to be about 5 lbs 14 oz. These of course are just estimates, but the doctor said expect 6 lb something boys next Monday. We are all very happy with their growth; very healthy boys! Their weight gain has slowed down some, but I can't expect any thing different with over 12 lbs of baby in me already... it's just getting so crowded in there for them. I keep telling them one more week and they'll be able to stretch out as much as they want!

I think that about sums it up for the updates. One week from tonight and we'll be snuggling our little blessings!!!

Snuggle Time

I thought I'd share a few pictures to show what our 'furry kids' have been up to lately! Warms my heart seeing them snuggle all the time! I'm so excited to see Gavin and Wyatt right there with them soon!

36 Week Update

Today I turned 36 weeks and thus start my 37th week! Only 10 more days until my scheduled C-Section on the 7th! Some days the 7th seems so far away and others it is just around the corner (all depending on just how uncomfortable I'm feeling!). My spirits are up, but I'm surprised at just how much the end of this pregnancy is getting to me. I'm so uncomfortable and the lack of sleep is hard. Yes, I know sleep will be greatly treasured and limited when the boys get here, but at least when I do sleep, it will be real sleep and I won't be so darn uncomfortable physically. I mean seriously... I just want to be able to pick up something off the floor, put on pants without having contractions, get on and off the pot easily, get into bed and roll over w/o feeling like my ribs will break, get into and out of the tub, sit with my legs closed, etc... The swelling has really gotten bad the past couple of weeks, but nothing that alarms the doctor. Swelling tends to be 'worse' with twins due to the extra placenta, so I guess I'm pretty lucky it's not even worse. The swelling is all over as you can see from my cute chubby face, but it's really my legs and feet that are the worse. It's down right scary sometimes at how bad it looks! But my blood pressure and all still looks great, so that I am very thankful for!

I noticed some very faint lines two nights ago and thought perhaps they might be the first sign of strech marks... Well, this afternoon, they were verfied along with a matching set on the other side. I've been growing so fast this past week, I guess it's to be expected. Having well over 12 lbs of baby already I guess I shouldn't be surprised a couple have popped up. I'll continue to lotion up, but hey, I guess it's just part of it. It will match nicely with my C-Section scar in the end ;)

Today I had my second appointment for the week and it went well as usual! The boys are doing so great and are so active. Makes this mommy very happy! I'm measuring about 52 weeks along... yeah, that's right... my tummy is huge! It's strange how they say '52 weeks', but technically that is just the centimeters your belly is from bottom to top. It varies depending on the boys positions... I've started to dilate a little; only about the size of a finger tip. And I'm about 30% effaced. Doctor said this is all normal and I'm looking great! Unless my blood pressure changes, she expects me to easily make it to the 7th. I go in on Monday to get an ultrasound to see if Gavin has flipped and is no longer breech. Neither the doctor nor I think he has moved though... but we will see. I'm not ruling out a natural delivery, just not getting my hopes up either! I know God is in control and He will allow me to go through the type of delivery perfect for me and the boys.

Jason and I spent last weekend getting the house completely ready for the boys. All laundry is done and things in their places. All I need to do is pack my hospital bag just in case I go in to labor a little early (although I don't feel like I will...). It's so wonderful to see the house ready for the boys! It makes my heart so full of joy!

Oh, I can't wait to meet Gavin and Wyatt; our two little blessings! I love them so much. I just want to hold them, kiss them, feed them, and nurture them. I can't wait to see their individual personalities and who God made them to be!


These two pictures were taken earlier this week at 35.5 weeks. Notice how my tummy is starting to hang at the bottom... it's so heavy!!


This picture below was taken at 35 weeks.

Less Than Three More Weeks!!

During my doctor's appointment yesterday, we discussed 'delivery'! Can't believe it's already that time... Right now (34.5 weeks) Gavin is still breech, so if he doesn't flip 180, I will be having a C-Section. We went ahead and scheduled the delivery for March 7th! That's right, less than 3 weeks now! At that time I will be 37.5 weeks along which is great.

If Gavin flips between now and then, we'll aim for a vaginal birth. As the weeks go on though, it will be harder and harder for the boys to move that much; it's just so cramped in there. But God knows what is best and what He wants, and I trust Him to lead. I ask for peace and health for us all throughout the delivery, whether C-Section or vaginal.

I could still go in to labor before March 7th, so the doctor will continue to monitor me twice a week just to make sure everything is going smoothly. We'll see what my body has planned.

During my weekly measurement, the doctor measured me to be about 43-44 weeks along size wise. That means if I had a singleton pregnancy, my tummy would be the size of one 43-44 weeks along. Yes, that's about 9-10 weeks further than I am at 34.5 weeks!

The house is ready for the boys. All we need to do is wash the clothes, blankets, etc. We will be putting the car seats in the van this week and I'll be packing my hospital bag in the next week also. Can't believe it's getting so close!

I started to feel like I'm catching a cold last night, which is frustrating b/c there is nothing to really take (and I really don't want to take anything either). I called the doctor today and they gave a few recommendations. But the problem is they don't cover my symptoms... everything I need to feel better is a no-no right now. So I'm eating lots of fruit and veggies and drinking even more water trying to flush out my system. I pray this ends soon. I can't even sleep it off b/c sleeping is so rough these days.

Yes, I'm still not sleeping well. Between the heartburn and being so uncomfortable, nights are still not my friend.

The boys are doing great though! So thankful for their health and high activity. I love them so much. Well worth everything! We can't wait to meet our lil' guys and give them lots of hugs and kisses!

Jason's New Truck!

This past week we went and purchased Jason a new truck! He was for sure overdue and deserves it! It just made more sense b/c the amount of money the other needed in order to get it safe again. Plus, he finally got a four door so we have more room for the boys! It's a 2010 so it looks and feels new!

33.5 Weeks Update

Well, I'm 48 inches around now! The boys continue to grow rapidly. I'm starting to feel them stretching out in new places of my tummy; a sure sign that they are growing even more! A few things to note from this past week or so:

• The swelling continues to increase. I hadn't gained weight in about 2 weeks and then all of a sudden, boom... weight gain in just a few days as my body started to retain the water more. You can really see it in the picture above in my feet (and everywhere I guess...sigh...) and this was a 'good' day. Days when I do 'too much', my feet are ginormous. Large indention's can be left in them. My thighs and arms are really water logged too; I feel like a giant water balloon. But nothing 'unhealthy' so far. Dr is more than content with my status.


• I'm still experiencing the Braxton Hicks; some days a whole lot more than others. The doctor checked my cervix and verified that all is perfect and no dilation yet! I'll continue to 'try not to overdo it', elevate my feet and drink lots of water.


• I've been organizing a whole lot and getting the house ready for the boys! We have the pack-and-play set up in our room, as well as everything organized. I'll wash clothes probably sometime next week and then set up blankets, diapers, etc around the house in the places I think I'll want them. It's so exciting to see things ready for our sweet boys!


• My belly button has 'popped', or at least as much as I think it will. I still have a small portion that never fully popped, but now the belly button is starting to poke out and thus I think it's safe to say I've popped. But unlike the saying goes, we are NOT done... still have lots of growing to do to make sure the boys are nice and healthy before they are born!


• Yesterday was one of my two weekly appointments. An ultrasound was taken, but we didn't get any pictures this time :( Both boys are doing great! They are estimating Gavin to be about 4 lbs 14 oz (just about 5 lbs) and Wyatt to be 5 lbs 8 oz; very big boys already! Can't believe I have about 10.5 lbs of baby in my tummy already! Both boys have flipped 180 degrees since our last ultrasound... Gavin is now breech; his head on my left side. Wyatt is still transverse, but his head is now on my right side. Gavin will need to turn back head down in order for me to have them naturally. If he doesn't turn, then a C-section will have to be done. I'd really like to have a natural birth for so many health reasons for the boys and me, but I feel confident that their birth is in God's hands. Only He knows what is best for all three of us, and I trust Him completely. If we end up having to have a C-section, the dr probably won't let me go past 37 weeks, which will be the first week of March. If Gavin does turn head down, then it will likely just come down to when my body wants to go into labor. I tell you though, if I haven't gone into labor by my 38th week, I won't mind trying to jump start labor on our own by walks, etc...!
• Some days are easier than others and by far, the days are easier than the evenings. It's getting to the point that I'm pretty uncomfortable, but I'm still so happy. As the days go, I can tell I'm more tired and unable to do half of what I want to do. But we knew Feb would be like this. My job now is to take it easy and keep our boys in as long as possible.
• I'm still not sleeping well at night. Not only do I wake up about 5-10 times to go potty (only b/c the boys are pressing on my bladder...), but most nights I just can't sleep. I can't sleep b/c I'm so uncomfortable, painful heartburn or just insomnia. I'm up on average 1.5 to 3 hours each night. I'm so thankful I don't have to wake up early to get ready for work. Don't think I could do that at this point with the lack of sleep at night.
• We've taken the birthing classes at the hospital. It's been a good experience, but can't say we've learned a whole lot. It's nice to at least hear some information again and learn what to expect.

I'm sure there is more, but I'll have to capture that in the next post. Until then, I'll be enjoying our boys growing and playing!!