What: Twins, a boy (Ocean) and a girl (Ever)
How I am feeling: Ready. I just want to meet them NOW! So does hubby, even Mr. Patience is asking them to be born soon. I am experiencing all kinds of pain no one told me was going to happen. I also feel so excited. I woke up last night wet and thought my water broke and I was really, really happy. But then I realized I was just super sweaty from night sweats. I feel very anxious because as we all know, even though I plan on having water break and then easy-peasy c-section, you never know what could happen!
Weight gain: 32 pounds
Cravings: I would really like a bagel and cream cheese. Also some spaghetti. Definitely could go for some ice cream. For a few more weeks though I will be sticking with the protein and low carbs. I will admit I have slowly been eating bits and pieces of my Easter candy stash. Whoops!
Milestones: I started weekly OB appointments and lost part of my mucous plug. We can see the babies going crazy from the outside. The babies are both super breathers now, and they breathe the whole time we have BPPs (they are not really breathing, but their little practice movements).
Signs of labor: As of last week, I am 50% effaced but not dilated. The babies have dropped. I think I am going to explode soon!
Here is the belly! I am really surprised that at NINE months gestation with twins I am not bigger. You can see that my stretch marks are pretty brutal. They actually hurt now as well. If you are in this predicament, I have tried everything and the most soothing thing for the painful stretch marks is vaseline!! Works like a charm! I keep that and Preparation H next to my bed. Yummy!
I went to the specialist today and the kids passed the BPP in just a few minutes with flying colors. They asked me if I am ever going to have these babies. The monkeys seem perfectly happy where they are! They are positioned in a way that has my uterus stretched to the absolute max so she said my uterus is bound to rebel anyday and she can't believe it hasn't already. I guess I have a very flexible uterus!
Long time reader,1st comment...I had my twin boys at 36weeks and 3days and boy do I remember the discomfort you're in!my boys weighed 7 lbs and 5 lbs 10 oz and I remember the dr telling me he was shocked I carried them so long!!I hope you meet your precious babies soon!my boys just turned one and I can't believe it!
ReplyDeleteJust want you to know I'm on pins and needles for you. You look FABULOUS. Truly. Thank you for keeping us updated!
ReplyDeleteyou look awesome! yeah!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! And I am not just saying that. And although your stretch marks are brutal, they are your well-earned battle scars (albeit ones you probably want to get rid of ASAP). I hope those babies come soon! How exciting to have read throughout your whole blog history to this point. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bump!!! (of course not as beautiful as whats in there!)
ReplyDeleteYou are ADORABLE! I'm so happy you've made it this far (even though I know you are soooo ready to meet them). You've done a great job Ocean and Ever now COME ON!
ReplyDeleteAshley!!! I am so excited for you!! YOU ARE SO CUTE!!! I can't wait til you have them!! You're belly is so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous!!! Can't wait to see pics of your angels!
ReplyDeleteAshley - I'm so excited that you've made it this far, and you look fabulous!! I remember when you were going through the IVF treatment and the after math, including the purchasing of that baby beat... and now look how far you've come! :) I'm super excited to "meet" Ocean & Ever! :) ~Beckie from tCC
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic!! I'm amazed that you aren't any bigger! I can't wait for you to update us from the hospital! Good Luck Chickie!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have now officially passed my pregnancy. I delivered the twins at 36 weeks. But, I was a lot bigger than you. You look great!! Hang in there!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I am on pins and needles for you!!
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