Okay, this is getting a little insane. I am officially bigger than I was when I had my daughter, and the boys and I are only 20 weeks! I have a feeling stretch marks are imminent.
Bed rest is turning my usually steel-trap-like mind into mush, but here are a few things happening:
- We are 4 weeks from some viability, 8 weeks until the MAJOR milestone of almost 100% survival without problems. Please keep cheering for us as we get there!
- There is some kind of party happening in my uterus and I was not prepared. They move so much and are already so strong. I love feeling their kicks, rolls and occasional foot, knowing they are thriving inside, and stretching out. Space must be getting tight!
- Tomorrow (Tuesday) I have a full growth ultrasound in the afternoon along with the usual Doppler studies (checking for TTTS) and a (gulp) cervical measurement. They told me to plan for 3 hours, and bring snacks. Sort of like seeing "Harry Potter". (Which I was allowed to do yesterday and loved it, but movie seats suck.)
- Bed rest is not so fun, but I do it happily knowing the boys need me to rest. I cry easily and generally worry and fret more since I cannot distract myself with doing anything. A motorized cart trip to Target may be in order.
I will update tomorrow after the appointment. I cannot say it enough: thank you for each comment, cheer and prayer. They mean the world to me and the boys!
Also, Stacey had her babies yesterday at just over 27 weeks and all are doing remarkably well for their gestational age! Go say congrats!
OH MY GOODNESS - I did not expect to see this! My blog reader must have missed it, cause I saw from your blog that "Stacey had her twins at 27weeks". I was like, oh? Who? Then I clicked and saw it was a person I follow regularily as well. WOW. Thanks for posting that.
ReplyDeleteGlad your boys are doing well - good luck at your appointment tomorrow. Love reading your updates!
You're looking good! I can't imagine how difficult it must be and all the emotional ups and downs, but you will triumph! I know it! Your doing great.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything is great at tomorrows appt. (I hope your cervix doesn't need another talking to.)
"a motorized cart trip to target" made me LOL!
You sound so much like me (I'm 20w2d with our second set of twins). I'm on strict bedrest and my stretch marks are coming in full force. I'm bigger than I ever have been and I cry at the drop of the hat (commercials anyone???) But it is well worth it for getting the babies here safely.
ReplyDeleteGlad all is still going well. Fingers crossed for tomorrow's scan. I have one on Thursday.
I've been thinking about you a lot lately - hope you can feel the positive vibes coming your way! We'd love to scoop up your kiddo and take her to the park with us sometime....let me know when you need a little reprieve and we'll be there in a heartbeat! ~ Jenny
ReplyDeleteHere I looked at the picture and thought, "Actually, she doesn't look TOO huge for 20 months." And then you say that you are bigger than you were when you had you daughter! Man, I was SOOO much bigger than that at 40 weeks. Scary huge, all in my tummy. I think you look great, personally. :)
ReplyDeleteWow!! Look at you. You look great.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to send threatening thoughts to your cervix (or nice thoughts, depending on what your cervix likes to hear).
Love the bump :) You look great!! I hope the appt goes well tomorrow!!! :) Im rooting for your cervix!!!!... to stay closed that is! haha
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I hope things go well tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteLook at you all 20 weeks and CUTE as can be. And your boys' pictures in the post before....STOP IT right now with all that adorable growing of noses and toes! Gosh, they are lovable.
ReplyDeleteCount me in for a ride on the Rascal at Target! xoxo
Looking absolutely fabulous! I love that they told you to bring snacks for your appointment! Have someone pack you a picnic!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Take care of yourself and give yourself a break - you have an important job right now! Also, lather yourself up with cocobutter - I swear by it! And you'll smell yummy all day! ha.
ReplyDeleteOn to week 21! :-D
Use Babyoil and any moisture lotion and that just help with the stretch marks and rub if you itch don't scratch
ReplyDeletekeep up the good work.... rest away...we will let you complain lots later when there will be little rest.....fingers crossed for lots of internet sights to search away at!!!
ReplyDeletewhere is time going? 20w??? holy moly! you are doing great and looking fantabulous!
ReplyDeleteLovin' the belly shots! You are looking great!
ReplyDeleteYay for 20 weeks!
Carrie, you look great!! I am totally cheering for you over here. I actually just found out we are moving to IVF...so it's nice to see people who have had success. I am excited to see you and your boys progress forward in this pregnancy. :-)
ReplyDeletecongrats on 20 weeks! way to go mama and boys!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, 20 weeks! I'm so, so happy for you! Viability is just around the corner, and you're absolutely going to make it. xxoo
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