In our 40s and due in January - Page 11

[wvmommy]

juneau, thanks for cloth diapering advice! i sure need it.

hockylover, i haven't decided yet about travel and haven't been able to talk to the dr. i had an appointment yesterday but i was late because i ran into *two* patches of construction, one heavy. my dr is about an hour and 15 minutes away. i called them to let them know i was running late and still about 15 minutes away and they told me i would have to reschedule. and they were *very* rude about it. 'i HOPE you're not going to make this a habit!' she said. and 'do you WORK? maybe you need to better schedule your time!'. i was so so so disappointed. i really wanted to hear the baby's heartbeat. i was so down that i didn't get to and now will have to wait until next week.

as for bumps and kicks, those aren't the sensations i've been feeling. i've been feeling sensations i recognize from last time as being precursors to the kicks i started feeling around 20 weeks/22 weeks. i feel more like a twisting and rolling type feeling, almost like a contraction but very very localized and not at all rhythmic. more like a squirming sensation.... i don't know if i'm making any sense. does anyone else feel things like this??

erik and arthur's mommy
erika

41, 18 weeks 2 days via home insemination with known donor
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[juneau]

Erika, it sounds like you're having a hard time with your doctor's office on a number of fronts. Those comments were so rude! I'm sorry you had such a disappointing experience. Do you have to stay with this doctor or can you switch providers?

As far as movement, I didn't feel consistent kicks until about three weeks ago. I think you're about six weeks behind me? It'll come, mama!

[wvmommy]

Originally Posted by juneau

Erika, it sounds like you're having a hard time with your doctor's office on a number of fronts. Those comments were so rude! I'm sorry you had such a disappointing experience. Do you have to stay with this doctor or can you switch providers?

As far as movement, I didn't feel consistent kicks until about three weeks ago. I think you're about six weeks behind me? It'll come, mama!

i'm about to shop for a midwife to replace this clown i'm dealing with currently. the only thing i want out of that office is my level 2 ultrasound. i think when i speak to them next week in addition to telling them how hurtful the way they spoke to me was i'm going to mention that i have been more than patient with *their* lateness as i have been waiting for over six weeks for an ultrasound appointment and sometimes have a difficult time getting them to return my calls!

i am looking forward to the kicks, but i'm also happy with these sensations i have now. it's very unmistakable, very distinct, and not like anything that could be mistaken for something non-pregnancy related. it's very reassuring! i can feel juicy squirming around in there right now and man, it sure gives me a feeling of peace. and i can use that! as for kicks, i remember last time i started feeling them around the same time as you. pregnancy is so cool.

xoxo
erik and arthur's mommy
erika

41, 18 weeks 2 days via home insemination with known donor
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[hockeylover]

Erika, I canNOT believe how rude your doctor's office has been to you. And this has been a consistent situation. Is this doctor really the only one around for you? Bite the bullet for that ultrasound, ask about travel and then find someone else. If you know of a great midwife that's great. My sister had a horrific experience with her midwife so it's not something I would personally do but I completely respect everyone who makes that choice, especially with someone trustworthy. As long as it's someone you're comfortable with, that's worth the price of admission.

With traffic, I'm also about 90 minutes away from my doctor (and only about 25 miles) so I totally hear you on the traffic situation. Hey people, sh*t happens. It's not like you wanted to be late. Give the pregnant lady a little slack.

And it sounds like you'll feel those kicks any moment. I don't remember when I first started feeling them with DD so I was wondering how long it would take with two. And then about a month ago, while at work, I started feeling little bubbles in localized places. I was about 19 weeks. Now, they're just kicking up a storm. As long as you're feeling that gurgling, it's all good. I think when you get that ultrasound, you'll be WAY past the heartbeat stage. You'll see those hands and feet and movement. That's the fun part.

I couldn't agree with you more, pregnancy is SO cool (except for the heartburn - LOL)!

[juneau]

Erika, it will be such a relief to you to get out of that doctor's practice! Good luck and don't wait!

Juls, I've had some not-great experiences with midwives, too. My first, who followed my whole pregnancy with my daughter and what there was of my pregnancy with my son, sent me a letter dismissing me from her practice just weeks after my son died. She did not explain why and would not talk to me when I called. I was devastated and the timing sucked. And here I had thought she actually cared about me.

I switched to another midwife, who's a friend of mine, but unfortunately, that experience was mixed too, and her office staff definitely tended toward the rude end of the spectrum. I decided not to mix my friends and my medical life any more and now I'm with the perinatologist who actually delivered my dd and took care of me in the hospital when I lost my son and later my fallopian tube. He's not warm and fuzzy, but I trust him to tell it like it is. And his office staff, with one exception, is crackerjack, and they're the ones I interact with most often anyhow. (Note to Erika -- check out the staff as much as you check out the midwife!)

And here I thought I had a long drive to his office, but it's only about 20 miles and 35 minutes!

[hockeylover]

Oh what I would give for anything in LA to take 35 minutes to go 20 miles (other than at 2AM). LOL. I know my doctor is aware of where we live so depending on when i go into labor, we'll figure out exactly when to leave the house. At 2AM, no problem. At 2PM, um, we'll talk. I remember calling my OB at 5:30A after two days of contractions at home and while they still were about 6 minutes apart, they were intense and lasting about 90 seconds. When she called back, she said we were still a little far apart. But we reminded her where we lived, it's Monday morning and it's raining. She said "yeah, you might want to mozey over when you can." it still took us about an hour and 20 10 minutes leaving the house at 6AM (due to weather mostly).

Sorry you had a bad midwife experience (well two). My sister was ready to sue hers after the way she was treated. VERY long story short, the midwife kept her pushing (yes, pushing) for over 24 hours before my sister had enough and had her husband call the hospital across the street where she ultimately had a C/S. The hospital was horrified at how long she was laboring, it was getting dangerous for the baby, the baby was stuck, and there was a host of potential problems that this woman put my sister and the baby at risk. Thankfully, all was fine but the hospital does not like this midwife 'cause I guess stuff like this wasn't the first time. I'm all for the "you can do it" and do it naturally but we, the waiting family, literally went through two nights sleep with my sister in full labor. I know in a hospital they limit it at, say, 3 hours (that's the limit they put on me when I was having some difficulty pushing DD out). And I'm even willing to understand 7-8 hours of pushing but literally, over 24 hours, no one has the energy anymore and it can't be healthy. That just wasn't right.

And funny, like your situation Juneau, when my sister tried to contact the midwife after everything was said and done (and thankfully, my niece is just fine in every way), she never got a call back either. It's like the something out of the Better Business Bureau where they only talk about the successes and never the not-so-successes. Still, I know there are plenty of wonderful midwives out there who are honest, caring and reputable and I respect anyone who finds a great one. It's just after what my sister went through, it's not something I'm comfortable with for me.

[juneau]

Juls, that really sounds bad. My first was emotionally traumatic but not dangerous to me physically. The second was, well, just weird when things went bad with my pregnancy (it was ectopic). My M/W didn't want to believe that I had an ectopic, even up to the point where I was being prepped for surgery. I think that was her "friend" voice speaking over her professional one. Luckily, just that morning she had referred me to a perinatologist -- the same one I'm with now. I don't have any hard feelings but I do wonder if she'd been able to spot it earlier if she'd been more aggressive with my care.

Anyhow, it probably would have been fine to be seeing her for this pregnancy because everything has been going so well, but let's just say I'm not a hundred percent confident I could trust her in a true emergency. Not because she's not a professional but because she cares about me too much as a friend, if that makes any sense. I actually think someone who's more detached can make better decisions when things get crappy in a hurry. She's going to scrub in for my delivery and that will be the best gift!

[hockeylover]

Yeah, my sister's situation was ugly, on every single level. Again, while I totally respect everyone's individual decisions and I know there are tons of very qualified and caring midwives (as there have been for centuries), after what my sister went through, I personally would be very skeptical, especially with this woman. I know a friend that my sister met when they were both pregnant and went to the same midwife (the friend with no problems), was horrified with my sister's experience and didn't go back to her with her next pregnancy.

It sounds like you have your midwife friend in perfect perspective. Sounds a little too close to be the sole objective voice but perfect for support when you're actually in delivery. I'm sure that will work out just perfectly for both of you.

The latest with me, and I have to call my doctor's office tomorrow to get the details since it was just a message on my machine today, it seems I'm a little anemic which I was with DD so starting to take iron supplements. Lovely. And my blood sugar level was slightly elevated which apparently is normal for twins so I have to take another glucose test (a 3 hour test? That's what I need to confirm) to see where I'm really at. I think the Boo-Boo's are running out of room officially. In spite of all the bumps and kicks, I was starting to feel more sharp pokes tonight. You know, the "here's an elbow/knee/foot" where you have to kind of push back at it. Not just a swift kick. Feeling VERY solid on one side. I see the perinatologist on Thursday for the latest photo op with the babes.

I've got about 12 weeks to go and that's terrifying. I've got SO much to do in my house to get ready. A lot of purging and cleaning. I think if I hit one surface a day, I'll be able to make a dent. At least, that's the hope.

[juneau]

Hi Juls, sorry to hear about your anemia and sugar levels. I really, really hate the GTT and couldn't imagine doing the three-hour test, especially with twins. Good luck!

And only 12 weeks to go -- amazing! : Remember when we were trying so hard to reach the first 12-week mark? I've officially got less than 100 days -- wow!

As for cleaning, I've officially given up. I decided the most important thing I could do to save my sanity is hire someone to clean for me. I can no longer bend over to pick things up due to heartburn, and because of my worsening asthma, vacuuming is impossible. Luckily, I live in a college town overflowing with young people who would love to work (I've had about 25 responses so far to an ad I placed for childcare; only 3 for cleaning, but that's three more than no one!). I have my first cleaning-person interview today.

I hate hiring someone to clean but I hate even more living in a dirty house. And my dh works too hard -- and is too dirt-blind -- to be useful at much in the way of cleaning, except for dishes.

I have to tell you something funny/embarrassing that my dd said yesterday. I was cuddling with her in bed while dh went to find clothes for her to wear. She was very specific: fancy dress that poofs. Well, there aren't many of those that I'll let her wear to preschool, but there are a few. Dh kept coming into the room with clothes that were obviously unacceptable for one reason or another, and dd finally turned to me and said, "Papi-daddy really is an idiot, isn't he?" (Unfortunately parroting me in times of distress.) It's the first time she's copied me saying something I really wish I hadn't said in front of her. I'm sure it won't be the last!

[juneau]

Bump!

OK gals, where are you? (Erika!?)

I am feeling great but no longer able to do things, and it's really annoying! Dh and I dug potatoes in the garden yesterday (yay!) but it took frickin' forever. And I kept having to stop and rest and let him do the heavy work. Later I tried to mow the grass but pushing that darn mower made my back hurt so much... Today I had someone over to clean my house but she was kind of slow and missed some things so I was going around after her and it was just so hard getting up and down. I like being pregnant but boy, there are times when it is so frustrating.

I am also having trouble keeping my balance. I fell twice in the last two days and once I went down HARD and then couldn't get back up. I wasn't really hurt but COULD NOT get up. I had just left my neighbor's house and I screamed her name but she didn't hear me. I resorted to throwing stones against her window (praying I didn't break one) until she heard me and came out. I felt kind of silly but really needed her to help me up.

I think maybe I'm done bike riding. I am not sure I could catch myself if I started to fall.

How is everyone else? I need to see some more belly pix!!

[wvmommy]

Originally Posted by juneau

OK gals, where are you? (Erika!?)

good to hear from you! i know it's not really funny, but that's a little amusing about you not being able to get up off the ground. what keeps you from getting up??? not having good balance is not funny and that's bad that you're falling. i hope that doesn't continue.

i just got back from a birthday party, a surprise party for a friend of my sister's. there were all these people there who apparently have met me at some point, maybe even back when i was a kid, and i had no idea in hell who any of them were except one. still, there was lots of food and the people were nice. i'm so tired. dig potatoes? good for you! good for you for even trying! i'm so freaking tired i can't even imagine it. i was going to bake pumpkins today and then make pumpkin bread, but now it's six o'clock and i don't have the energy for something that ambitious. i needed the day for that and now the day is over. i just want to lay in bed. i'm going to have to make myself something to eat in a bit and i don't want to even do that. i want someone else to do it for me!

i had a dr's appointment last thursday, just the basics. i got to hear juicy's heartbeat which was a great relief. i have an appointment for my level 2 ultrasound FINALLY. it's the 28th of october. they had me scheduled for that, then a visit with a perinatologist, then a genetics counselor. i cancelled the last one. i've heard all about down's syndrome and spina bifida and all that horses--t. i don't need to hear again how old i am and about how i can spend the second half (half over!!??) of my pregnancy freaking about how screwed up my baby might be. no thanks. and i'm going to write a letter to the perinatologist, too, to take to the appointment. i'll give it to them when i arrive and instruct them to give it to the dr before my ultrasound so they will have read it by the time we meet. the letter will basically brief the dr on my history and explain how hard i fight everyday to be hopeful and positive and to have some sliver of joy and how if they have something to tell me based on real data gathered from me, then tell me. if they have something useful and helpful to say, then say it. but if they are going to lay on a bunch of warnings and negative speculations, then save it. i can't afford to hear it and i won't be staying for that. that should keep the negativity to a minimum, I HOPE!

so that's my story. what about the rest of you?? what's going on with everyone??

re: belly pic, i'll post one soon.

xoxo
erik and arthur's mommy
erika

41, 19 weeks 4 days via home insemination with known donor
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[MNSunshine]

Overall, I am feeling pretty good!

The pain in my hips comes and goes and I am just rolling with that. I took most of last week off from working out because of Rosh Hoshana and all that it entailed and I really felt that; exercise really helps my moods.

Impatient as all hell and that is kind of annoying. The beginning of February seems so very long away! Arrrgggh. I need to find something to do with all of this impatience. I have a list of house projects a mile long that could easily be attacked but my husband and I move at different paces. I will corner him tonight and get him to agree on a plan for some projects to get completed before we host Thanksgiving.

We're stuck on a name for our little boy. We can't agree! We both like traditional but uncommon names but I swear my husband has gone off the deep-end on what he's considering. Gag.

Just found out that my neighbor friend down the block had a good level 2 u/s. I nearly cried for her. She is 43 and this was her 4th round of IVF. So delighted. In a strange set of coincidences: After us both struggling with infertility we are both preggo and have the same due date! Must be something in the water.

[juneau]

It's so nice to hear from you! Erika, your plan for the peri visit sounds like a great one. I agree with you on the genetic counseling -- I said "no, no, no thanks," too. The 28th probably feels like it's forever from now but at least you got to hear the heartbeat.

MNSunshine, that's too funny about your dh. Mine is the same way. I have a million things I'd like to (or need to) do around the house and he just works ALL THE TIME and when he does take a break for a house project when cornered he is SO SLOW. Very frustrating. And I'm full of energy but mobility challenged right now -- can't bend over to pick things up, can't move easily, can't climb up to the attic, carry heavy things, etc. etc.

I'm so happy for your friend! I have a neighbor whose dd is six months younger than mine, and she can't get pregnant w/out IVF. She had a failed cycle just when I found out I was pregnant but had a successful one more recently. Her bloodwork and first u/s look good. : She's four months behind me this time around. It was her last attempt.

[wvmommy]

mnsunshine, that is so great about your neighbor! i almost cried when i read that myself! please, entertain us with some of your husband's off the wall choices! i would love to hear what they are.

juneau, the 28th isn't *too* impossibly far. it's 3 weeks... i can stand it for 3 weeks, i think. and i just insist in my mind that everything is fine about 30,000 times a day. i wish i felt bigger movements, like maybe a freight train running circles inside of my gut. i keep thinking, 'o, there was some movement... was that weak? should i worry? is juicy feeble?'. i hate this paranoid thinking.

does anyone here make hot pepper jelly and have a good recipe to share? i tried one but not hot enough. i'm going to make it again tonight with more hot pepper.

how about the rest of you? what's going on??

xoxox
erik and arthur's mommy
erika

41, 20 weeks (half way today!!) via home insemination with known donor
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[juneau]

Erika, hooray for 20 weeks!!

I had my 26-week appt at the perinatologist today. Everything was great! Fred's heartrate was 144 and she was moving around quite a bit. I told him I wanted to refuse the GTT and he was fine with it!! He just said, "As long as you understand there are certain risks," and I said, "Of course." I had no GD with my previous pregnancy and dd was even IUGR, so I don't see how another four years older makes me that much more of a risk for GD. So, yay! I don't even have to have a nutritional counseling session or monitor blood sugar. A huge relief.

Now, on to the third trimester! I go for my next visit in three weeks and then every two weeks after that. It's so exciting! It finally feels like this pregnancy is winding down!

We also discussed my birth plan a bit -- mostly at this stage, which hospital and what day. He told me it's fine to go to my first choice hospital (yay!), that he would schedule for the first Monday after 39 weeks -- which gives Fred a birth day of January 12! Yay! And my midwife friend can be first assistant. I'm so excited! :::

Unfortunately, in downer news, I talked to my IVF friend the other day. I asked her, cheerfully, "How are you today?" and she burst into tears. Turns out that her grandmother -- who raised her -- was dying literally any minute AND her fetus had a heart rate only half what it should have been at her last ultrasound. She left first thing in the morning to fly to her grandmother's deathbed and had to skip the next u/s, all the while fearing a miscarriage at any minute. I can't help but cry even when I just think about it.

[wvmommy]

Originally Posted by juneau

Erika, hooray for 20 weeks!!

I had my 26-week appt at the perinatologist today. Everything was great! Fred's heartrate was 144 and she was moving around quite a bit. I told him I wanted to refuse the GTT and he was fine with it!!

that's great news!! i'm wondering about that myself. last time they did that glucose test early on, like around 16 or 14 weeks or something. i didn't have it either. maybe i should try your tactic because that testing made me sick as a dog.

We also discussed my birth plan a bit -- mostly at this stage, which hospital and what day. He told me it's fine to go to my first choice hospital (yay!), that he would schedule for the first Monday after 39 weeks -- which gives Fred a birth day of January 12! Yay! And my midwife friend can be first assistant. I'm so excited! :::

how exciting! do i understand from this that you are doing a scheduled c section? if so, may i ask why?

Turns out that her grandmother -- who raised her -- was dying literally any minute AND her fetus had a heart rate only half what it should have been at her last ultrasound.

!!!!!!! that's horrible!!!!!!!! what is she now, 10 weeks?? and didn't you say this is her last try, for some reason??? does this low heart rate have to spell a bad end? is there any hope?? that poor woman. too much, too much at once.

here's my bit of news, which arose as i wrote this email. i have a fetoscope which was misplaced until today. i finally found it and have been digging around at my belly trying to hear juicy's heartbeat. i just can't seem to find it, which i guess is not unusual for a fetoscope at 20 weeks, especially since i'm trying to use it on myself. (am i right?) but the consequence of my insistent digging into myself with this instrument is that juicy is mad as hell and kicking up a storm now!! i have been feeling a few little kicks over the last few days (a change from the previous rolling and twisting sensations) but i could call these genuine kicks. so the fetoscope worked, even if it wasn't exactly the way it was meant to....

erik and arthur's mommy
erika

41, 20 weeks 1 day via home insemination with known donor
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[juneau]

Originally Posted by wvmommy

...that testing made me sick as a dog.

Yep, that's exactly why I refused. I don't need to make myself sick on purpose, thank you very much!

Originally Posted by wvmommy

how exciting! do i understand from this that you are doing a scheduled c section? if so, may i ask why?

I had a scheduled-at-the-last-minute C-section with dd because she was IUGR (too small for gestational age) AND I had a gigantic fibroid that appeared to be preventing her from descending. I would have chosen labor but the doc who gave me the second opinion was pretty firmly against it -- though he allowed me to make my own choices. In the end, he was the one who delivered her and he had to take out the giant fibroid (17 cm) to get her out even by C-section, and thus I have a wonky incision. SO long story short, I can't labor this time, either. I've made my peace with it, though it's certainly not the birth I would have chosen if I'd had the option. My recovery was very difficult from the first operation because of the extra surgery and because I lost a lot of blood. So I'm actually hopeful this time around that things will be a heck of a lot easier (and there are no fibroids this time -- hooray!). I don't know if the IUGR was caused by the fibroid or not; we'll have to see how this one grows toward the end.

Originally Posted by wvmommy

!!!!!!! that's horrible!!!!!!!! what is she now, 10 weeks?? and didn't you say this is her last try, for some reason??? does this low heart rate have to spell a bad end? is there any hope?? that poor woman. too much, too much at once.

I've lost track of how far along she is but somewhere around 7 or 8 I think. She thinks the prognosis is pretty grim with the low heartrate but really only a subsequent U/S will tell. I think the progesterone she's taking may prevent her from miscarrying before its withdrawn, but I don't know for sure. I think the reason for it being the last try is $ and age. She's not in her 40s like we are, but also not responding very well to the stims. And natural pregnancy will never happen. It's hard for me because it may be that I am the last person she wants to see for a while, maybe for a long while. And yet I can also relate to what she's going through and I don't think she's shared her infertility story with many people.

Originally Posted by wvmommy

so the fetoscope worked, even if it wasn't exactly the way it was meant to....

That is too funny. I don't know anything about the fetoscope -- and when you should be able to hear the heartbeat with it -- but when my doctor was listening with his stethoscope today (and poking hard into my belly) Fred definitely kicked back! (It's great, isn't it?)

[hockeylover]

Hi all. With the Jewish holidays and I was out of town last weekend, I've only been on the computer 3 times in over a week. But plenty to catch up on here, as usual.

Juneau, I'm very impressed that you had the stamina to plant. I went to NV last weekend for a scrapbooking weekend with my girlfriends (my last hurrah) and we had some long hours of classes and projects. I'm still trying to recover. I don't know how I'm going to get my house organized. I'm hitting really tired mode. I need/want to nap all the time. I'm going to have to figure something out. Sorry you're having balance problems. I'm not (which is amazing considering my big basketball belly) but getting myself up from bed or when I'm laying next to my DD, it's been pretty tough.

Glad to hear your birth plan is right on track. If January 12 doesn't work out, I recommend the 11th. That's my sister's birthday. I am sorry to hear about your friend. I don't even know what to say other than send her hugs for an incredibly hard time that's she's going through.

Erika, I'm glad you're *finally* having your ultrasound. It's about time. I think you're right to write the perinatologist a letter to give him a heads up on your history and your intentions. I'm sure it's something you can discuss when you get there too but if they're willing to read it ahead of time, they'll know more going into your appointment and can ask more questions accordingly. We didn't do genetic testing this time because everything has looked so good and with donor eggs, it's a lot less of an issue. And even so, why would you go to genetic counseling at this stage? I know you would have no intention of making that decision even IF there was a problem, but because they've dicked you around for so long making an appointment, isn't it a little late at this stage anyway? I know it's rhetorical but seriously. I'm with you that it'll all be fine and that's not something you need. I can't wait to hear the results of your ultrasound. It's going to be perfect and so exciting to finally hear and see everything. Sorry the fetoscope didn't work but good that that little bean is kicking up a storm saying "hey, what were you poking me for?"

As for me, I'm starting 27 weeks tomorrow (Friday). I can't say that out loud since that means I've only got about 10 weeks left. Holy Cannoli Batman! We went to the perinatologist last week and once again, got a glowing report. They're both VERY active and exactly where they're supposed to be size wise. They both weigh about 2 pounds and one was measuring about 27 weeks (that was a week ago) and the other was at 26 weeks 3 days which is exactly where we were. So they're right on track. He said these next few weeks were the most critical. At 26 weeks, there's a 20% survival rate. At 30 weeks, it goes up to 90%. So these next few weeks I need to make sure I rest, take it easy and let the Boo-Boo's grow. I presume they'll pretty much double in weight in these next few weeks.

I had to take the 3 hour GD test on Monday. I go see my OB tomorrow so I presume I'll get those results and she'll tell me what's up. What a stupid test. Drink the silly soda syrup again and then they take my blood every hour for 3 hours. Good grief was I bored and I even read 100 pages of my book. I know it's something that's important but geez, what a waste of time.

I'm feeling good overall. I'm definitely carrying like a basketball in my belly. Everyone says I'm small for how far along I am and with twins. I know that's good but I still feel big. Actually, it's just uncomfortable at times. The heartburn is in full force, especially at night. My back was really hurting me today so I think I'm finally going to have to schedule a massage soon. I feel the pressure under my boobs since I can't stretch that part out. But the Boo-Boo's are still kicking up a storm.

The peri said to me to not panic if I don't feel them kick as much, as they're running out of room. They're still kicking each other in there which is a pretty funny thought. Oh, and they're both still head down which I'm hoping will stay that way as they run out of room to move. I'm not opposed to a C-section but if I can deliver vaginally, then even better. If they move and it's impossible, then that's fine too. Whatever it takes for healthy babies and healthy mom, but I might as well plan on a vaginal pregnancy if at all possible.

I'll post what the doctor says tomorrow. The weekly drives are crazy (I think DH is more frustrated as he says "didn't we see that doctor last week?") but it's only for another few weeks. I knew it would be annoying but it's temporary and we want to keep them cooking as long as possible. Even though my belly button is popping that the turkey is almost ready.

I'm another guilty one who needs to post belly pics.

[hockeylover]

Friday update. The Boo-Boo's are great. Moving like crazy. One had its arm across his/her face. The other had its mouth open and was sticking out its tongue. I could see the mouth open but not the tongue. It made my doctor laugh so I'm glad she was entertained. Definitely the "B" baby, the one who kicks more, was the one sticking its tongue out. I'm sure that'll come to bite me for years to come.

I also am officially slightly diabetic. Grrr. After the 3 hour test the other day, at the 180 marker, I was at 187 and a few points above the 160 threshold (at 2 hours). It's barely over but technically she has to tell me that I am. I'm so annoyed, even though it's VERY common when carrying twins. Now, I have to go see a GD nutritionist next week (which is yet one more drive across town) so that she can tell me what I should and shouldn't eat. My doctor is sure that it'll be fine with a little adjustment to my diet. In the meantime, I'm paranoid about everything I'm putting in my mouth. Can I eat fruit? Bread? It seems that everything I potentially eat has sugars in it. I mean, everything does, but I don't want to make myself crazy until I know for sure. But I know I'll question everything that I eat until I go see this nutritionist woman next week.

Still need to take those belly pics. It's been a few weeks.

[juneau]

Hi Juls,
Thanks for the long update! The tongue sticking out made me laugh. Go boo boo! I don't know when I'll get another look at my babe but I'm starting to relax a bit more about the kicks.

Sorry about the GD. But if you eat right, you'll be fine, I'm sure. Only 10 weeks to go -- amazing!

Gotta run...