Our Twin Pregnancy: Month 7

~Week 25& 26~ 
 I have gained 2lbs a week for the last 4 weeks (WOW!)  Dr. said that my weight gain is still on the lower side for a woman my size carrying twins. During week 25 I felt pretty good.  We got a sneak peek of babies and they were butting heads already!  Both were breech at our 25 week appointment.   Week 26 is a different story.  I can really tell this week that the pregnancy is taking its toll on my body.  My back and hips are super sore.  I am good until about 5 in the evening, and then I am pretty much worthless when it comes to doing anything productive.  I spent 1/2 a night at the hospital on Saturday for extreme mid-back pain.  I was having lots of uterine irritibility when I arrived at the hospital, but with some fluids that seemed to ease up.  They tested for kidney/bladder infection...that came back negative.  They checked my cervix to be sure that I wasn't dialating...THANK GOD that came back negative.  However, we still don't know the cause of the pain, and it is still continuing.

~Week 27~

I am doing ok.  I can do normal daily activities, but evening are a bit more difficult.  My back gives out around 6, and I am pretty much worthless from then on.  I am beginning to wonder if something is going on with my pancreas (I am in LOTS of pain after eating dinner.)  I called the Dr, but they encouraged me to just take it easy and eat bland meals until my next appointment.  As usual, I feel Brock quite a bit, but Lynlee is hit and miss.  I am getting excited about meeting them, I just can't believe that it will be in 9-10 weeks!!! 

~Week 28~

I had my Dr appointment moved up a few days, because my pain is much worse.  I have gained 20lbs so far, and I can definitely tell.  Dr ordered a gallbladder and kidney scan for Monday.  However, on Saturday night I found myself back in the hospital.  I spent 3 nights there!  They ran every test possible.  I had several ultrasounds and even a CT scan.  All of the tests came back inconclusive.  I was released on Tuesday with no definitive answer for my pain.  I was sent home with a high dose of pain meds that don't seem to even touch my pain.  I am happy to report that both Brock and Lynlee are doing GREAT.  They don't seem to be affected by my pain.  We got to see them via ultrasound two times while I was in the hospital.  I am having a difficult time admitting that daily activities (cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, lifting Cayden,etc) are becoming harder for me to do.  I am going to have to start reaching out for help.  I just keep telling myselft 8-9 more weeks, 8-9 more weeks!   Although I am in a lot of pain, I am still enjoying this pregnancy, and I can't wait to meet these precious miracles!!  

~First Haircut~

before

during

after

~daddy's helper~

~My little man~

~Cayden Matthew

~Bubba

 ~momma's little man

~booga

~precious

~studly

~silly billy

~monkey

~munchkin

~mommy's earthly angel

~big boy

PERFECT

"Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,  the fruit of the womb a reward." Psalm 127:3

Our Twin Pregnancy- Month Six

~Week 21~

I woke up early on Thursday feeling like everything had dropped.  I was having pain around my cervix when standing.  Called the Dr, and they had me lay on left side for the day.  Pain eased up a little and was gone by Saturday.  Still feel pretty good for being pregnant with twins! 

~March 2~ (22 weeeks)

Today we had our "big" ultrasound.  We prayed and prayed that everything would look great.  We were praying for no "scares" like we had with Cayden's ultrasound.  The ultrasound couldn't have gone smoother. 

Baby A is a BOY!! I think I grinned for 10 minutes!  Heart rate 152.  Measuring exactly 22 weeks. ~1 lb.  Brock Adam--meaning--Braxton comes from Brock's town....so we like that they both were in each other's meanings.  Adam--sticking to Bible middle names. 

Baby B is a GIRL!!  Our dream come true.  Heart rate 148.  Measuring 21w3d.  ~15oz.  Lynlee--combination of my middle name and Jesse's.  Grace--God's grace is endless!!!

Hearts, kidneys, brains, bladders, stomachs, faces, hands, feet all checked out PERFECTLY. 

Funny story:  (Note: Our Dr does not show emotion at all.)  After the US we headed to our Dr appt.  He was scanning through the US pictures and started to chuckle.  He then said  "well this is an undeniable gender picture..he has his own kickstand!"  I thought I was going to fall off the exam table, I was laughing so hard.

~Week 23-24~

Nothing really exciting going on.  I am extremely hungry all the time, and I never feel like I can get enough to eat....this is going to really pack on the pounds!!  I have been craving sweets like crazy.  Heartburn is pretty intense.  I had a chiropractic adjustment and pregnancy massage during week 23, in hopes that it would help me sleep a little better.  I got  a few nights of relief, but my hips are back to burning and aching at night.  I hear all the time that I am not very big for carrying twins...but can I just be honest and say that I feel very "heavy."  I realize that my belly doesn't look big, but it is definitely heavier than carrying a singleton.  I still don't feel Lynlee very often, but Brock is definitely a mover.  I have a large to-do list of things that need done before the twins arrive, but most of it is stuff that I would prefer waiting until closer to due date....however, I know that I won't be able to do a lot the further along I get....so I have to get started soon!! 

24 Weeks!

Pregnancy Symptoms: HUNGRY, HUNGRY, HUNGRY.  Heartburn. Sore hips.  Heavy/bloated feeling. 
Cravings:  Chocolate chip cookies, brownies, ice cream....you get the drift...anything SWEET.
Weight Gain:  appprox 13lbs.

~Wordless Wednesday~

"Is my baby ok?" "My baby is ok, right??"

February 14, 2008 3:28am

Fluorescent lights humming.  Cabinet doors opening and closing.  Somber faces on bodies that appear to be moving in fast forward.  IV pump incessantly beeping.  Scratchy noises coming from heart monitor.  Tired Dr looks confused.  I roll left.  I roll right.  Still tired from pushing.  I am calm.  I am naive.  Surely something isn't wrong.  Why are they all looking at everything but me.  Internal probe inserted and nothing.  Conversation overheard between doctor and nurse "Get her ready for ER C-section."  Calmly I asked "Is my baby OK?"  Nothing.  Maybe they didn't hear me.  Jesse why won't you say anything.  A little louder. "My baby is OK, right?" Nothing.  No one looks up, no one acknowledges my question.  After a look from me to Jesse what is going on , Jesse asks a little louder than myself.  "Is the baby OK?"  Finally the Dr looks up and says " We are getting very erratic readings from the internal probes, we are going to get the baby out as quickly as we can via C-section.  My bed moves quickly.  The lights look light flashes.  What has gone wrong?  I was still naive.  Still excited to finally meet this bundle we had dreamed of for years, this miracle in my belly.  Daddy's Dream Mommy's Miracle. 

If only I had known.  Do you suppose "they" knew it was too late??