36 Weeks

1 lb lost, 31 total gain

Contractions every 3-5 minutes

1.5 cm dilated

I swear I look bigger in person! But the date is set... June 14th, Monday at 5 pm. Unless I go early, which my Dr is pretty certain I will. I saw him today and got the run down of what I need to do and go if I go into labor. I've got my bag packed just in case! I don't really want to wait until the 14th.. 2 1/2 weeks just seems so far away. But I'm kinda scared going into labor. At least on the 14th, it's planned. I know when and what to expect. If my water breaks, it's all the unknown. Kinda scary.

I also think I'm holding back for the 14th because Kelly has been working so hard at Reagan this week. He's on his own now and he hasn't gotten into any groove yet. He's working 8am - 8pm everyday. I see him briefly in the morning and then right before bed at night. I'm afraid if I have the babies now, he won't get any rest and he'll hate his life, resent me. I don't know. Maybe I'm just scared. It's really happening. No matter what, I will have 2 babies by June 14th. I hope I'm ready!!

I'll keep everyone posted if any new news breaks... or my water!

12 lbs of babies!

Yep, that's right! I've got almost 12 lbs of baby in my belly!! I had a growth scan this morning and we got some estimate baby sizes. Baby A = 5 lbs 13 oz, Baby B = 6 lbs 1 oz!! BIG BABIES! I mean, for twins at 35 weeks! No wonder I've been in pain.

And it only gets better! Guess what?! My Dr has scheduled me for a C-Section on June 14th, 3 weeks from Monday! There is absolutely no way in hell that I can last 3 more weeks. I'm officially starting my LOA (leave of absence) from work on Monday because it's just too hard for me to work anymore... But I was expected that I would only waste 1, maybe 2 weeks without the girls. But 3! I can't do this! Is it wrong for me to be googling ways on how to induce labor? If my girls are already about 6 lbs each now, they may grow up to 1 lb a week... 9 lb babies? OMG! I don't know what to feel right now. I'm a little angry/disappointed. I know, I know... the longer they are inside the better, but I don't know how much more my body can handle.

I guess we'll see...

34 Week Photo!

34 Weeks

Thanks again Erica for making the decision for a pregnancy photo shoot! I haven't been very willing to get in front of a camera lately, but I'm glad you stuck with it and practically made me do it!! I had such a blast and you made me feel beautiful! I haven't felt beautiful in awhile what with this beach ball under my shirt, so Thank You!

I'll be posting many more photos on Facebook this weekend, so be sure to check them out! Erica did a great job styling me, posing me and making me laugh while she took on the photographer persona! She did an amazing job!

Way to Go Red!! I Love you!

34 Weeks

9 lbs gained, 31 in total

55 inches around the belly

minor contractions every 7-10 minutes

1 centimeter dilated

[ PHOTO TO COME ]

And so I've made it to week 34!! Heck Yes!! My body is doing good... other than being exhausted all the time. I had my Dr Appt today and I was dilated 1 cm, but high. Exactly what the "but high" part means, I don't know. All I know is that the Dr wasn't worried about me and he says I'm still doing great! The only thing really bothering me is my swollen hands and feet (they aren't that bad) and my super sensitive skin. I've developed a skin irritation on my belly, legs, arms and back. It's quite common but it's not harmful to the babies. It does however itch like crazy!! Oatmeal baths, lotion and Benadryl have been helping! -All approved by Dr!

I've started to go to the Dr 2-3 times a week. Once for my weekly Dr appointment and then twice for the Non Stress Test. The Non Stress Test monitors the girls heart rates, contractions and measures amniotic fluid. It isn't that bad... It can take awhile if the babies don't want to cooperate. I can't leave until the nurses see what they need to see. Baby A is always a show off and gives the nurse what they need... Baby B is of course a little lazy. She generally won't do anything unless provoked. A nice buzzer that they put on my belly. That's comfortable! Not harmful, but startling two babies in my belly can sometimes get annoying. Yes, I've started having contractions, but they are very minor. I don't even realize I'm having some. But again, the nurse said everything looks great and I'm sure if there was something wrong, she would not have let me leave. I try to arrange my Dr appt along with one of the stress test so I only have to go in twice a week, but sometimes it doesn't work out. Oh well, I should get used to the hospital!

Baby A is still head down, however Baby B is breeched. That being said, my Dr has recommended a C-Section to be scheduled at my 38 week mark, unless they decide to come earlier. Why a C-Section if Baby A (first one out) is head down? Well yes, it is true that I could deliver Baby A vaginally with the hopes that Baby B would turn in the process. However, my Dr doesn't want to take that chance. I agree. Do I really want to have Baby A vaginally and PRAY that Baby B turns? What if she doesn't? Then I'm going to have to have an emergency C-Section. I think it's better safe than sorry. My Dr and his nurses say that this will be the best for me and the girls. Am I scared? Hell yea, I'm scared!! But I can do this!!

I'm hoping that the 9 lbs I've gained in the last 3 weeks are all due to the babies growing... I've got a growth ultrasound scheduled for next Friday, so we'll be able to see how big these two really are! I'm fine with gaining more weight if it means it's going to the babies! I need them as big as they can be, so I can take them home!!

As notated above, my 34 weeks photos is to come later. I was lucky enough to have Erica spoil me with a make over and a photo shoot!! We're doing some fun editing and I'll post them when I can!

Love to all! We'll keep everyone posted... 4 weeks!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S SO SOON!!