How far along are you? Size of babies? 31w3d today, and we'll have our last Doppler ultrasound to check blood flow as well as a growth u/s this Friday so that neonatology *sort of* knows what to expect with these peanuts. The babies are supposedly the side of a bunch of asparagus or a cabbage... I'm guessing that A will be around 1500 g and B will be around 1000 g. Fingers crossed for bigger babes but trying to be realistic.
Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring? Doppler/growth u/s on Friday. Fetal heart rate monitoring three times per day (old news - blah blah blah). So far, so good.
Rants / raves / questions? My village is my everything right now. It's incredible how willing people are to do small but super meaningful, tangible things. My dad just came over yesterday and stayed home with my snotty, puking 3 year old so that my husband could go to work (and meet with out of town co-workers for some important project updates) - he's been my spiritual rock and now he's my hero for being willing to be around vomit.
We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going? DH has moved DD into her "big girl room" which was our guest room. That leaves her old room with a glider, twin bed for whichever exhausted parent collapses in the twins' room (once they're home) after a feeding / diaper change / marathon rocking session, and low dresser that serves as a changing table. We have a couple of big boxes of baby things in the basement that I haven't unpacked yet - it'll be on the list of things to keep me sane once the babies are out and I'm going back and forth between home and the NICU.
NBR: Favorite season? Why? I love all of them (I live in the Midwest) but I am *really* looking forward to spring/summer. It's so much easier to be social and get much-needed sunshine which is critical for my mental health. AW of my belly + monitors and the two little heads of my spooning peanuts back on Monday:
How far along? 27 weeks. Baby sizer says a (well 2) deflated basketballs. Growth scan for more accurate info is next week.
Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring? Sugar test Friday. Another regular appointment this Monday, and growth scan on Tuesday.So far no extra monitoring but I have a feeling these BH contractions that have kicked WAY up are going to change that.
Rants / raves / questions? Raves - all my littles went to the dentist recently and we left without any additional follow ups! Rant - I have NO IDEA where it went by my support belt has up and vanished. I ordered a new one off Amazon and should have it shortly but dear lord my back hates me right now.
We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going? Nursery is staying the nursery and 18m old will be graduating to a big boy room and bumping older brother to his solo room. Thankfully family visited and helped move furniture around (and my mom thinks like I do and that helps a lot). DH is adjusting to his new office space in the basement.
NBR: Favorite season? Why? Fall, hands down. I love the warm sunshine with the cooler breezes comingthrough. Also, it's my birthday!
How far along are you? Size of babies? 29+3, Barbie convertibles
Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring? Had one earlier this week, baby girls look good. Baby A is low, really low. On top of bi weekly US with the high risk doc, I start weekly non stress tests soon.
Rants / raves / questions? Sciatica is getting worse, I have a prenatal massage scheduled for tomorrow and hope it might help! Time is moving too fast!
We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going? I haven't done much. We are currently building a house that wont be ready until mid July. I do have everything I need, and started washing some clothes for the babes that I stashed in the hospital bag. Just nothing extra special for these two, but looking forward to having a beautiful nursery in the new home.
NBR: Favorite season? Why? Fall. I also live in the Midwest and each season has it perks, but I love the fresh crisp air and leaves turning colors.
How far along are you? Size of babies? 30+1, I can't imagine they are just zucchinis...
Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring? Have an appt tomorrow am and I have lots of questions about appts and extra monitoring..we will see....I have a lot of pressure these days so I'm hopeful for a good appt tomorrow
Rants / raves / questions? No pressing r/r/q
We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going? Well we just moved into what we thought was a big enough house and then, bam, twins...so our room is now the twins room and we have now had to section off the basement so we can have a "room". The girls room is set up and clothes put away so I'm feeling good upstairs but not thrilled about being in the basement forever:/ NBR: Favorite season? Why?
How far along are you? Size of babies? 28 weeks 4days Size of two eggplants. Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring? None this week. Next Wed. I have a growth scan. I have all of my remaining appointments scheduled (including NSTs) and have 24 appointments on my list. Still waiting to schedule my c-section though. Rants / raves / questions? Still so tired! I guess it is something I should be used to by now. Coffee has helped. We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going? The nursery is still a junk room. I need to get to it soon. NBR: Favorite season? Why? Fall, because it feels so nice out.
Had an unscheduled scan yesterday, finally into the new OB office (yay!) and they wanted one from their techs. They're pretty sure that the babies where "mislabelled" and Baby A is actually B and B is A. Also found out A is now breach. My previous office said that babies positions at 30w will stay that way for the remainder of the pregnancy but the new office says otherwise. Any one have any input/experience/knowledge on this?
I have a more in depth scan next Thursday to determine which baby is actually presenting as well as growth.
I have been told from the beginning that babies could change position up until they have entered the birth canal head first. I have an ultrasound tomorrow and am nervous that A has flipped because she has been very active this week. I'm a bit anxious. I have even written in my plan to try to turn B to head down if she flips once A is out. I really don't want a csection. I know it may feel that next Thursday is so far away, but know you'll have answers then! Hang in there momma!!!
@0408Bear Just trying to wrap my head around all of this! I switched from the old office because it just wasn't a comfortable fit for me once I had to see the OB instead of my midwife (their midwives do not take multiples) I couldn't stand her!! I'm prepared for either outcome, vaginal or Csection. Hoping the next scan offers more options. I knew he flipped, I could tell it was river dancing and not headbutts lol
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31w3d today, and we'll have our last Doppler ultrasound to check blood flow as well as a growth u/s this Friday so that neonatology *sort of* knows what to expect with these peanuts. The babies are supposedly the side of a bunch of asparagus or a cabbage... I'm guessing that A will be around 1500 g and B will be around 1000 g. Fingers crossed for bigger babes but trying to be realistic.
Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring?
Doppler/growth u/s on Friday. Fetal heart rate monitoring three times per day (old news - blah blah blah). So far, so good.
Rants / raves / questions?
My village is my everything right now. It's incredible how willing people are to do small but super meaningful, tangible things. My dad just came over yesterday and stayed home with my snotty, puking 3 year old so that my husband could go to work (and meet with out of town co-workers for some important project updates) - he's been my spiritual rock and now he's my hero for being willing to be around vomit.
We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going?
DH has moved DD into her "big girl room" which was our guest room. That leaves her old room with a glider, twin bed for whichever exhausted parent collapses in the twins' room (once they're home) after a feeding / diaper change / marathon rocking session, and low dresser that serves as a changing table.
We have a couple of big boxes of baby things in the basement that I haven't unpacked yet - it'll be on the list of things to keep me sane once the babies are out and I'm going back and forth between home and the NICU.
NBR: Favorite season? Why?
I love all of them (I live in the Midwest) but I am *really* looking forward to spring/summer. It's so much easier to be social and get much-needed sunshine which is critical for my mental health.
AW of my belly + monitors and the two little heads of my spooning peanuts back on Monday:
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How far along?
27 weeks. Baby sizer says a (well 2) deflated basketballs. Growth scan for more accurate info is next week.
Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring?
Sugar test Friday. Another regular appointment this Monday, and growth scan on Tuesday. So far no extra monitoring but I have a feeling these BH contractions that have kicked WAY up are going to change that.
Rants / raves / questions?
Raves - all my littles went to the dentist recently and we left without any additional follow ups!
Rant - I have NO IDEA where it went by my support belt has up and vanished. I ordered a new one off Amazon and should have it shortly but dear lord my back hates me right now.
We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going?
Nursery is staying the nursery and 18m old will be graduating to a big boy room and bumping older brother to his solo room. Thankfully family visited and helped move furniture around (and my mom thinks like I do and that helps a lot). DH is adjusting to his new office space in the basement.
NBR: Favorite season? Why?
Fall, hands down. I love the warm sunshine with the cooler breezes coming through. Also, it's my birthday!
Appointment on monday, and that will determine whether or not we will need to go to two ultrasounds a week!
No r/r/q
I've been nesting like crazy but almost done with everything
spring/early summer. We love being outside and 70s-80s is perfect for fishing, playing at the park, and all the other fun stuff!
29+3, Barbie convertibles
Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring?
Had one earlier this week, baby girls look good. Baby A is low, really low. On top of bi weekly US with the high risk doc, I start weekly non stress tests soon.
Rants / raves / questions?
Sciatica is getting worse, I have a prenatal massage scheduled for tomorrow and hope it might help!
Time is moving too fast!
We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going?
I haven't done much. We are currently building a house that wont be ready until mid July. I do have everything I need, and started washing some clothes for the babes that I stashed in the hospital bag.
Just nothing extra special for these two, but looking forward to having a beautiful nursery in the new home.
NBR: Favorite season? Why?
Fall. I also live in the Midwest and each season has it perks, but I love the fresh crisp air and leaves turning colors.
Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring? Have an appt tomorrow am and I have lots of questions about appts and extra monitoring..we will see....I have a lot of pressure these days so I'm hopeful for a good appt tomorrow
Rants / raves / questions? No pressing r/r/q
We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going?
Well we just moved into what we thought was a big enough house and then, bam, twins...so our room is now the twins room and we have now had to section off the basement so we can have a "room". The girls room is set up and clothes put away so I'm feeling good upstairs but not thrilled about being in the basement forever:/
NBR: Favorite season? Why?
28 weeks 4days Size of two eggplants.
Any appointments this week? How are they going? Getting any extra monitoring?
None this week. Next Wed. I have a growth scan. I have all of my remaining appointments scheduled (including NSTs) and have 24 appointments on my list. Still waiting to schedule my c-section though.
Rants / raves / questions?
Still so tired! I guess it is something I should be used to by now. Coffee has helped.
We've talked a little about nesting in the nursery + randoms threads. How is that going?
The nursery is still a junk room. I need to get to it soon.
NBR: Favorite season? Why?
Fall, because it feels so nice out.
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
I have a more in depth scan next Thursday to determine which baby is actually presenting as well as growth.