Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Very Pregnant Bridesmaid
My brother-in-law posted some pics from the wedding this past week on Facebook. When we can view the professional photos, I'll post some of those, too. Until then, check out how big I am... wow...
27 Weeks
We're at 27 weeks today - the last week of our second trimester. I'll be really glad when we get into the thirties. The babies seem to be doing really well. They're kicking and punching more every day. It's very interesting to have two little ones in there, because there is a lot of motion in my belly. Sometimes only one of them will get going. Every now and then, they both get going. I was joking to Jason last night that sometimes it feels like there is a baby disco in there. I can almost hear the bass...
The babies should be around 2 pounds each now - about 14 inches long with their legs extended. We'll have another ultrasound on the 25th to give us an idea of exactly how big they are.
They can open and close their eyes. Their lungs are still developing. They have eyebrows and eyelashes, and they look very much like they will look when we meet them.
We got our glucola (glucose drink) from the OB at our last appointment. Sometime later this week or next, I'll drink it up and drive myself in for a blood test (to check for gestational diabetes). I really like that I don't have to actually sit at the doctor's office and wait the entire hour for my blood test. They allow me to drink it at home and just be sure that I'm at the office for the blood collection at exactly 1 hour after I drink it.
The babies should be around 2 pounds each now - about 14 inches long with their legs extended. We'll have another ultrasound on the 25th to give us an idea of exactly how big they are.
They can open and close their eyes. Their lungs are still developing. They have eyebrows and eyelashes, and they look very much like they will look when we meet them.
We got our glucola (glucose drink) from the OB at our last appointment. Sometime later this week or next, I'll drink it up and drive myself in for a blood test (to check for gestational diabetes). I really like that I don't have to actually sit at the doctor's office and wait the entire hour for my blood test. They allow me to drink it at home and just be sure that I'm at the office for the blood collection at exactly 1 hour after I drink it.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Beautiful Cleveland Wedding
Sorry that I haven't posted in a while. We went to my sister-in-law's (Jason's sister) wedding in Cleveland this past weekend. I didn't want to post that ahead of time because it seems irresponsible to post on the internet that you're going out of town. =)
The bridal shower and rehearsal dinner were great. The wedding was beautiful. Michelle looked absolutely stunning in her wedding gown. Everything went off without a hitch, and it was a great day. Luckily, my bridesmaid dress worked out just fine. Jason and I were both in the wedding, so we didn't get any of our own pictures (since I can't tuck a camera in my dress anywhere). But many pictures were taken of us, so when I get my hands on some, I'll post them.
I was really worried that I would be exhausted during the weekend or that I would have back problems or that I would feel faint during the ceremony, but everything was great. I had a pretty normal energy level (besides sitting down all the time) and I did not ruin the ceremony by playing the role of the fainting pregnant lady.
I have to say that I'm very happy that I will not be on a plane again for probably a very, very long time. The flight home was not super comfortable, and I don't enjoy the traveling experience as a pregnant lady. One perk on this trip was that I rode one of those airport carts three times. Concourse D at the Cleveland Airport is a very long way from the main terminal. I finally feel very justified catching a ride on the "cart of shame." I just cradled my gigantic belly so that people wouldn't wonder if I was just being lazy.
We'll hit the 27 week marker on Wednesday... getting closer to the day we meet our babies...
The bridal shower and rehearsal dinner were great. The wedding was beautiful. Michelle looked absolutely stunning in her wedding gown. Everything went off without a hitch, and it was a great day. Luckily, my bridesmaid dress worked out just fine. Jason and I were both in the wedding, so we didn't get any of our own pictures (since I can't tuck a camera in my dress anywhere). But many pictures were taken of us, so when I get my hands on some, I'll post them.
I was really worried that I would be exhausted during the weekend or that I would have back problems or that I would feel faint during the ceremony, but everything was great. I had a pretty normal energy level (besides sitting down all the time) and I did not ruin the ceremony by playing the role of the fainting pregnant lady.
I have to say that I'm very happy that I will not be on a plane again for probably a very, very long time. The flight home was not super comfortable, and I don't enjoy the traveling experience as a pregnant lady. One perk on this trip was that I rode one of those airport carts three times. Concourse D at the Cleveland Airport is a very long way from the main terminal. I finally feel very justified catching a ride on the "cart of shame." I just cradled my gigantic belly so that people wouldn't wonder if I was just being lazy.
We'll hit the 27 week marker on Wednesday... getting closer to the day we meet our babies...
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
26 Weeks
We are at 26 weeks today... getting closer and closer to 30 weeks by the day. I can't believe it will only be 11 weeks (or less) before we meet our babies!
The babies are supposed to be about 14 inches from head to heel, the size of an English hothouse cucumber. That seems like an awfully random vegetable to associate with 14 inches, but I guess the baby websites have to start reaching a bit to find something that matches. =) Not just any cucumber... an English hothouse cucumber...
We still haven't decided on names for them, but we think we may be getting close. We stopped sharing our top names with people when we realized that some folks responded less than enthusiastically to some of our name choices. Then we would get skewed by their responses... which ones they liked or didn't like. So we've decided not to tell people our names until we at least select them... and maybe we'll even wait until they're born to tell everyone. We're not sure yet.
The babies are moving more and more every day. I'm getting to the point now where I can feel one of their body parts kind of pushing out against me. Usually I think I can feel the little guy's bootie pushing out against my abdomen. You can definitely feel that there is something hard underneath my skin. I thought all of this would be strange, but I just really love every minute of it!
I met with a postpartum doula today to learn more about her services. She would come to help us during the day (learning the basics, helping with the babies, allowing me to actually take a nap or two, helping with light housework and meal prep) or come during the evenings to help us with the night feedings. The Executive Team at my company generously offered to pay for someone to help us after the babies are born. Otherwise, we probably wouldn't even be looking into these options. I really liked the woman that I met today, so we'll have to see what we decide.
We still haven't decided on names for them, but we think we may be getting close. We stopped sharing our top names with people when we realized that some folks responded less than enthusiastically to some of our name choices. Then we would get skewed by their responses... which ones they liked or didn't like. So we've decided not to tell people our names until we at least select them... and maybe we'll even wait until they're born to tell everyone. We're not sure yet.
The babies are moving more and more every day. I'm getting to the point now where I can feel one of their body parts kind of pushing out against me. Usually I think I can feel the little guy's bootie pushing out against my abdomen. You can definitely feel that there is something hard underneath my skin. I thought all of this would be strange, but I just really love every minute of it!
I met with a postpartum doula today to learn more about her services. She would come to help us during the day (learning the basics, helping with the babies, allowing me to actually take a nap or two, helping with light housework and meal prep) or come during the evenings to help us with the night feedings. The Executive Team at my company generously offered to pay for someone to help us after the babies are born. Otherwise, we probably wouldn't even be looking into these options. I really liked the woman that I met today, so we'll have to see what we decide.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Sweet Gifts
I have received so many wonderful gifts from my friends for our babies. Last week, a very special package came. It was from my Aunt Barbara. She sent me these two needlework pieces that my grandmother made for her girls when they were babies. My grandmother, Jack, passed away when I was about 8 years old, so I didn't have the opportunity to get to know her very well. I'm so honored that we'll be able to display these in our babies' nurseries... something special that their great grandmother made many years ago.
Aunt Barbara also knitted them these ridiculously cute little caps. They look like little berry tops - SO cute!
Thank you, Aunt Barbara and Uncle Alan, for the lovely gifts!
Aunt Barbara also knitted them these ridiculously cute little caps. They look like little berry tops - SO cute!
Thank you, Aunt Barbara and Uncle Alan, for the lovely gifts!
Blanket for the Little Man
For years, I've been crocheting baby blankets for my friends' babies. It's really neat to finally be able to make some blankets for my little ones. I made this blanket for the little man, and I'm working on a pink blanket for my girl. This blanket worked up very quickly, but her blanket is taking much longer. It's a granny square pattern. Hopefully I get it finished before she comes!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
25.5 Weeks
Here is what a 25 and a half week twin belly looks like. Quite a contrast from the first belly pics I posted long ago...
For the record, my belly button is still in. Kristi may very well win the guessing game on when it's going to pop, since she's the only one to guess. May 25... I think I can make it!
It seriously felt like our little guy was running like a hamster in a wheel today. It makes me think of when you see a dog dreaming, and their legs start flailing like they're running after something. I think he was trying to run up the side of my uterus. He makes me smile. =)
Jason read in a book yesterday that they have seen twins interacting with each other in an ultrasound. They say that they have observed them fighting, hugging and kissing. Very interesting. I have to admit that the kissing is a bit hard to believe. The fighting - not so much...
For the record, my belly button is still in. Kristi may very well win the guessing game on when it's going to pop, since she's the only one to guess. May 25... I think I can make it!
It seriously felt like our little guy was running like a hamster in a wheel today. It makes me think of when you see a dog dreaming, and their legs start flailing like they're running after something. I think he was trying to run up the side of my uterus. He makes me smile. =)
Jason read in a book yesterday that they have seen twins interacting with each other in an ultrasound. They say that they have observed them fighting, hugging and kissing. Very interesting. I have to admit that the kissing is a bit hard to believe. The fighting - not so much...
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