Baby Revenge

So, I love these boys so much but the last few days I have been completely miserable! Pain in my lower abdomen from the weight of the twins and stretching of the uterus is making every step I take excruciating! Moving very slowly and trying to rest as much as I can....

All 3 of us are running out of room already! I don't think I can stretch anymore or I may split in half. Baby A is really active and has been flipping and rolling around a lot. Baby B likes to kick and punch and to have his foot or arm or something in my right ribcage! SO PAINFUL! I try to push him down but its like he is stabbing me!! I'm considering poking him in the ribs as soon as he is born so he can know what it's been like! Baby revenge! :) haha just kidding! I love him too much already!!! 6-8 weeks to go!! :-)

7 month itch...ing my belly

28 weeks with twins

7 months along and feeling great! My belly is itching some and I am less than thrilled with the stretch marks that continue to plague my poor body. It looks like a cat attacked my stomach......praying these Freddie Kruger claw marks fade after delivery!

People say the craziest things when they find out I am having twins. Some are excited and ask lots of questions but some blurt out kinda rude things.....
TOP 5 NEGATIVE COMMENTS:
1. Twins?!? Hm, good luck with that......
2. Better you than me!!
3. I hope you have help.
4. You're never gonna sleep again!
5. GOOD LUCK.......I  wouldn't wish that on anyone.

People also ask a lot of questions! I try not to get annoyed because it is sweet that they are so interested but after you answer these questions about 50 times a day, it makes me think about wearing a sign around my neck with the answers! :)
TOP 5 CONSISTENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. Are they identical?
2. Do twins run in your family? Neither side?
3. Were you on fertility drugs?
4. Were you surprised?
5. Are you going to have help?

As uncomfortable as sleeping and moving around is getting, I am feeling kinda sad that this pregnancy is nearing a close (anywhere from 8-10 weeks left). It really is special to be able to tell people you are having twins! Just the look on their faces is priceless (good or bad) and I know the shock factor won't be there if we have only one later on. All babies are a blessing but it really does feel like a double blessing, for which we are so thankful!!!
                                               

Double Stroller...Double Chin

RECAP/Summary of weeks 19-26

24 weeks with twins



25 weeks with twins



     These past weeks have been a roller coaster...physically and emotionally! One day I feel terrified that something is wrong or that I won't be able to do this and the next day I want to cry with joy because I love these babies so much and  am so excited about our lives!

     I must say that I never expected the weird aches and pains and bodily changes that occur in pregnancy. From constant back pain, waddling like a duck, and being breathless from walking to the car, I am learning there are a million changes that have been taking place. Aside from being uncomfortable and feeling like I'm carrying a 25 pound watermelon around all day, I really have had a complication free pregnancy...especially for twins! There have been a few "scares" along the way but they have turned out to be nothing.

*Scares:
10 weeks: kidney stones (this was real and I had to be hospitalized but babies were not affected)

13 weeks: a little spotting/bleeding one day (called Dr. but it was a small amount and never happened again)

20-21 weeks: not feeling babies flutter, kick, flip or move that much (sonogram showed babies were kicking each other and not me the last week or so)

26 weeks: thought I was leaking amniotic fluid (just babies kicking my bladder and pee coming out!!)

                The twins are kicking around and moving like crazy now! The last sonogram showed that they were nose to nose having a little western stare down. Both are breech but I hope that in the next few weeks they will flip to be head down...I want to try a normal delivery if possible. I am fully aware of the fact that I may have to have a C-section and am okay with that too.
              Seth is so excited about the boys! He tells the babies he loves them ALL the time (p.s. kinda weird when someone talks to your stomach) and I swear the babies kick more when they hear daddy's voice! With the kicks and movements becoming more frequent and stronger, Seth gets to feel them more often. It warms my heart to see how much his face lights up with excitement and joy when they kick his hands. He is going to be an amazing father!


26 weeks with twins