Great doctor appointment!

During the NST, babies did awesome, of course, and I only had a couple of little contractions!  Yesterday I didn't even need to take any procardia and I haven't taken any today either!  It seems as if my "irritable uterus" has calmed down a bit!  Dr. I was very happy and decided not to check my cervix today since I haven't had much uterine "activity." 

He then checked the fluid levels and they looked awesome!  Babies are still butting heads at the top of my uterus, right under my ribs.  I asked if my cervix had been dilating or effacing at the last appointment on Tuesday and he said, "Not at all!"  I am so happy that bedrest is working so well.  I asked if that means "I'm off bedrest?"  He said "you can do much more activity now, but I'm not saying go walk around the mall!"  I laughed and said, "I don't think I would be able to walk around the mall!"

So basically, I am off modified bedrest and it has been switched to restricted activity! YAY!  Not really sure how that's going to change, but I will definitely feel more comfortable taking (driving) my dog to the park and letting him play!

I also asked about scheduling a c-section.  At the hospital where I'm delivering, I guess there is a waiting list.  He said it is not worth scheduling because he doesn't think I would even make 38 weeks (we'll see!).  But, I am happy because I am hoping to go into labor naturally, so at least I can experience what labor feels like before my c-section.  I know that can change quickly, however, if fluid is low, etc.


My reminders of why I did so well on bedrest and really rested...  I can't wait to hold and kiss their little cheeks, fingers and toes!

                                                                       

                                            

Baby B                                                                               Baby A

4 weeks 3 days symptoms...

and I'm having lots of symptoms.  At first I thought that waking up in the middle of the night was just because I was excited, now I'm sure its hunger.  This is really nuts though.  I am BARELY pregnant... how can I be so hungry already?  I'm going to try really hard to listen to my body eat when hungry, eat nutritious foods, and not gain a gazillion pounds, just enough.

I can say that I'm not over eating at least.  Maybe that's why I'm hungry in the middle of the night.  Last night I woke up to pee at 330.  I tossed and turned til 4 and then I had to listen to my stomach.  I had a small cup of cereal and milk, was back in bed by 410 and fell right asleep.  Its got to be this pregnancy.  The only day I didn't have that happen so far is when we stayed the night at my parents.  I always eat a lot there... comfort food!

I know these are not related to the P4 because they all started going away days before my first Beta then started reappearing...Other things, my boobs are sorer than ever!  It hurts to walk down the stairs, my dad gave me a hug and I almost died from pain, and they are just really tender to touch (hands off C!).  Also I get sharp pains in them, like growing pains on and off.  (TMI) I am having these "stabbing vagina pains," which come and go.  They are really quick but are painful.  I googled it and it said that it may be ligaments and muscles moving and changing.  Other than that I'm just tired, still have cramps on and off, and headaches that come and go.

Good news!  My prenatal ultrasound got moved to Friday and I'll be exactly 5 weeks!  Four more days!  I was excited that it was going to be on my Bday, but I figure this is still an amazing Bday present.  Who doesn't like an early surprise?

Lastly, I want to thank you so much for all of the comments and support!  I love reading them and I also read them to C.  He also loves hearing them.  I look forward to sharing this journey with you.  I hope I didn't scare anyone off with our good news, but understand if you can no longer follow.  This has been such a long road, and I know we still have a ways to go and are not out of the woods yet!  I know that won't come until I'm holding my baby!  Anyways, thanks again!