25 weeks 0 days pregnant here!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Big day today!
This is a really short post, but I am SUPER EXCITED! I am having my maternity pics taken today by an amazing photographer! We are doing some studio pics and some at a winery! Can't wait! Off to do hair and make up!!!
Oh and I'm 25 weeks today! YAY... can you believe it!?
Oh and I'm 25 weeks today! YAY... can you believe it!?
Monday, May 23, 2011
Happy May ICLW!!
Welcome to my blog! I know ICLW started last weekend, but I've been out of town, so I have much to catch up on... reading and commenting on your blogs ;-) Last month I posted my story on how we got to be pregnant with twins. It was a long hard road but definitely worth every moment!
Even though I am an "infertile," which I will never ever forget, I do currently talk mainly about being pregnant with my twins on my blog. It is something I have waited so long for and I want to remember every moment of this pregnancy and these miracles who are growing inside me.
You are welcome to follow along and I hope to enjoy! Cheers... ~Sara~
Even though I am an "infertile," which I will never ever forget, I do currently talk mainly about being pregnant with my twins on my blog. It is something I have waited so long for and I want to remember every moment of this pregnancy and these miracles who are growing inside me.
You are welcome to follow along and I hope to enjoy! Cheers... ~Sara~
Friday, May 20, 2011
We've made it!
To 24 weeks that is! I am so excited that everything is going so smoothly (knock on wood!)! I am so thankful and blessed that we are in the viability zone (but stay put little ones!)! I am thankful for every day that my babies are safe and snug inside of me. Every day is a blessing and I know some people are not so lucky.
(Warning... don't read if you are pregnant!)
I think I've talked about this before, but my mom is a labor and delivery nurse. Throughout my life I've heard really amazing, positive stories as well as tragic, heartbreaking ones. I know what can happen, what can go wrong. My mom has been more careful on telling me things, but I still pry. Yesterday, I called the hospital to say hi to her (which I've done since I was a little girl) and I was told she was in surgery for an emergency. Later, when she called back, I asked what happened and I could tell her hesitation. I still wanted to know. A woman was admitted for an emergency c-section at 24 weeks one day, her due date was Sept. 6, two days before mine. I asked what happened and I guess the woman went in for a routine 24 week check up and told the doctor that she hadn't felt the baby move in a few days. When the doctor checked, the babies heart rate was at 70 bpm! I guess the placenta was separating from the uterus! She was immediately rushed to the hospital to deliver. Thank God the baby is okay (so far) and is in the NICU. If you can please pray for the health of this baby. Thankfully this happened at 24 weeks and not before.
From this tragic story, I will be thankful and blessed for each day my little ones are safe inside me. I am thankful and blessed for technology and these medical miracles and milestones in pregnancy. Each day and each week is a blessing that I don't take for granted. This pregnancy and these boys are miracles in themselves and I feel so lucky for each kick I feel.
24 week update!
How Far Along: 24 weeks and 1 day! Such a miracle! I had my 24 week checkup with Dr. I yesterday. Cervix has decreased slightly from 4.5 to 4.1 but he is still VERY happy with it. Fluid is good, boys were moving around a lot.
How Big Are the Babies: Corn on the cob! 12.5 in. and 1.25 lbs! Although my boys were measuring 1.2 lbs 2 weeks ago!
With all the rapidly developing senses in your babies, they should probably be able to sense what side is upside down or right side up. (Baby A is still head down and Baby B is still Breech)
Your babies respiratory system is also rapidly growing, lungs are developing in preparation for breathing, moving amniotic fluid in and out of the lungs. For now your babies still gets oxygen through the placenta.
Total weight gain: Shockingly enough I'm only up 1 pound from week 22! So I've gained 26 lbs! Its so crazy because I gained 3 lbs the week before that.
Maternity clothes: Yes! Does anyone know of some good idea's of what to wear for maternity photo's? I'm having the hardest time finding something! I am having them done this coming Thursday!
Sleep: Is finally starting to get more difficult. I have such a hard time getting comfortable enough to fall asleep then I toss and turn all night. Each time I need to roll over I wake up and basically have to get to roll over. My belly is getting nice and large ;-)
GENDER: Two precious little BOYS!!!! We are more than blessed :)
Movement: Kicks are getting harder and harder! I love it! I'm hooked and I totally think this is the BEST park of pregnancy!
Food Cravings: Nothing new... lots of milk, dairy, citrus fruits, spicy foods!
What I Miss: I really miss being able to walk/exercise without pains!
What I'm looking forward to: Taking my maternity photos on Thursday! Woo hoo! And I'm also going to say what I'm NOT looking forward too. I need to go take my GD (gestational diabetes) test before my next appointment in two weeks! UGH! I thought it was a one hour test, but it is a 2 1/2 hour test! I'll have to have my blood drawn three times... a fasting baseline, 1 hour, and 2 hour! I've never heard of this! Oh well.
Milestones: Making it to 24 weeks baby! This is HUGE!
Symptoms: Major ligament pain when walking, fatigue, aches and pains, etc.
(Warning... don't read if you are pregnant!)
I think I've talked about this before, but my mom is a labor and delivery nurse. Throughout my life I've heard really amazing, positive stories as well as tragic, heartbreaking ones. I know what can happen, what can go wrong. My mom has been more careful on telling me things, but I still pry. Yesterday, I called the hospital to say hi to her (which I've done since I was a little girl) and I was told she was in surgery for an emergency. Later, when she called back, I asked what happened and I could tell her hesitation. I still wanted to know. A woman was admitted for an emergency c-section at 24 weeks one day, her due date was Sept. 6, two days before mine. I asked what happened and I guess the woman went in for a routine 24 week check up and told the doctor that she hadn't felt the baby move in a few days. When the doctor checked, the babies heart rate was at 70 bpm! I guess the placenta was separating from the uterus! She was immediately rushed to the hospital to deliver. Thank God the baby is okay (so far) and is in the NICU. If you can please pray for the health of this baby. Thankfully this happened at 24 weeks and not before.
From this tragic story, I will be thankful and blessed for each day my little ones are safe inside me. I am thankful and blessed for technology and these medical miracles and milestones in pregnancy. Each day and each week is a blessing that I don't take for granted. This pregnancy and these boys are miracles in themselves and I feel so lucky for each kick I feel.
24 week update!
How Far Along: 24 weeks and 1 day! Such a miracle! I had my 24 week checkup with Dr. I yesterday. Cervix has decreased slightly from 4.5 to 4.1 but he is still VERY happy with it. Fluid is good, boys were moving around a lot.
How Big Are the Babies: Corn on the cob! 12.5 in. and 1.25 lbs! Although my boys were measuring 1.2 lbs 2 weeks ago!
With all the rapidly developing senses in your babies, they should probably be able to sense what side is upside down or right side up. (Baby A is still head down and Baby B is still Breech)
Your babies respiratory system is also rapidly growing, lungs are developing in preparation for breathing, moving amniotic fluid in and out of the lungs. For now your babies still gets oxygen through the placenta.
Total weight gain: Shockingly enough I'm only up 1 pound from week 22! So I've gained 26 lbs! Its so crazy because I gained 3 lbs the week before that.
Maternity clothes: Yes! Does anyone know of some good idea's of what to wear for maternity photo's? I'm having the hardest time finding something! I am having them done this coming Thursday!
Sleep: Is finally starting to get more difficult. I have such a hard time getting comfortable enough to fall asleep then I toss and turn all night. Each time I need to roll over I wake up and basically have to get to roll over. My belly is getting nice and large ;-)
GENDER: Two precious little BOYS!!!! We are more than blessed :)
Movement: Kicks are getting harder and harder! I love it! I'm hooked and I totally think this is the BEST park of pregnancy!
Food Cravings: Nothing new... lots of milk, dairy, citrus fruits, spicy foods!
What I Miss: I really miss being able to walk/exercise without pains!
What I'm looking forward to: Taking my maternity photos on Thursday! Woo hoo! And I'm also going to say what I'm NOT looking forward too. I need to go take my GD (gestational diabetes) test before my next appointment in two weeks! UGH! I thought it was a one hour test, but it is a 2 1/2 hour test! I'll have to have my blood drawn three times... a fasting baseline, 1 hour, and 2 hour! I've never heard of this! Oh well.
Milestones: Making it to 24 weeks baby! This is HUGE!
Symptoms: Major ligament pain when walking, fatigue, aches and pains, etc.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Nursery progress pics!
Thankfully my parents were there to help! Dad paints and Mom tapes :)
Oliver is making sure they were doing a good job ;-)
And me, the photographer, at 22 weeks 6 days here
Dark blue for my baby boys! Wainscotting is going below, so it is FAR from finished!
My 23 week belly!
A close up, just for fun at 23 weeks! Yes, I have a shooting star tattoo! I got it for my 18th bday, 12 years ago!
Self induced bed rest...
My body is officially slowing down. C doesn't even enjoy going on walks with me anymore because I'm "so slow!" Yesterday my body officially went kaput! I decided to take Oliver on a nice long walk to the park, as it was a beautiful day. I strapped my maternity belt on and headed out. Once we reached the end of our street the sharp pains began. I thought maybe my belt was too tight so I tried loosening it a bit, but they continued. I know its ligament pains because the sharp stabbing pains run on the sides of my belly and in the front below my belly button.
We made it to the park regardless, and I decided to sit on a bench and rest a bit. I did some push-ups and tricep dips (which I always do) on the bench, with lots of breaks in between, while Oliver and a friend ran around. I had no pains while resting or while doing my little exercises.
Once we decided to start walking home the pains go progressively worse and it didn't help that I felt like my bladder was going to explode! We made it home but I was in a lot of pain, so I decided to lay down for a bit. Well that little bit turned into the rest of the day! Every time I would stand up and either go to the bathroom or get a drink, etc., I would have the sharp pains! I was on self induced bed rest the rest of the day.
My body can do yoga, but not walk. It is officially telling me to SLOW DOWN! As hard as that is, I have to listen... to keep my lil boys nice and snug!
We made it to the park regardless, and I decided to sit on a bench and rest a bit. I did some push-ups and tricep dips (which I always do) on the bench, with lots of breaks in between, while Oliver and a friend ran around. I had no pains while resting or while doing my little exercises.
Once we decided to start walking home the pains go progressively worse and it didn't help that I felt like my bladder was going to explode! We made it home but I was in a lot of pain, so I decided to lay down for a bit. Well that little bit turned into the rest of the day! Every time I would stand up and either go to the bathroom or get a drink, etc., I would have the sharp pains! I was on self induced bed rest the rest of the day.
My body can do yoga, but not walk. It is officially telling me to SLOW DOWN! As hard as that is, I have to listen... to keep my lil boys nice and snug!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Paint is done...
next comes the wainscoting! Dad is coming over Wednesday to hopefully install that! So right now we have about 2/3 of the wall painted dark blue, and man is it blue! I'm having a hard time adjusting, but I'm sure with everything in, its going to balance nicely.
We ordered the cribs, dresser with a changing table topper, and the rocking chair with ottoman. I am so excited and can't WAIT for them to get here! The cribs and dresser should arrive at the end of the month and the rocking chair won't be here til July! I'm so glad we ordered them now!
I am a little frustrated and stressing out because as I look at my Pottery Barn registry, more and more of the things I need for their room keeps going on back order! I'm worried that by the time people shop for my baby shower, most of the stuff is going to be pushed to August, when my babies will be here! I know though in the back of my mind, it doesn't really matter because they'll be sleeping with us and not in their room, but I just like everything to be done :-/ I am really bad and want to keep buying things when they go on back order, but C put his foot down. I have to wait til AFTER my shower, which isn't til June 18! UGH! I'm wishing it was either the end of this month or beginning of June now. Oh well what can you do!?
So here are a few pics of whats coming...
Remember... Nautical theme! The white chair will have the blue and white slip cover on it! Can't wait to see them all in the room!
We ordered the cribs, dresser with a changing table topper, and the rocking chair with ottoman. I am so excited and can't WAIT for them to get here! The cribs and dresser should arrive at the end of the month and the rocking chair won't be here til July! I'm so glad we ordered them now!
I am a little frustrated and stressing out because as I look at my Pottery Barn registry, more and more of the things I need for their room keeps going on back order! I'm worried that by the time people shop for my baby shower, most of the stuff is going to be pushed to August, when my babies will be here! I know though in the back of my mind, it doesn't really matter because they'll be sleeping with us and not in their room, but I just like everything to be done :-/ I am really bad and want to keep buying things when they go on back order, but C put his foot down. I have to wait til AFTER my shower, which isn't til June 18! UGH! I'm wishing it was either the end of this month or beginning of June now. Oh well what can you do!?
So here are a few pics of whats coming...
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