Anyone else due in June "06

[allyf8903]

anyone have any nursery ideas? im lost!

allison
adrianna 8-9-03
g/g identical 6-2-06

[EBTwinz]

Thinking about the Roll Call idea, I was going to start a list of posters to our thread and we can maybe just check in every so often...? I KNOW the list won't be thorough (or correct??!), so pleeeese forgive any omissions/incorrect info! ...I'll just start and you ladies/gent can add in your info where I've left it out and/or correct it.... Shall we use pseudonyms _and_ firstnames? Well, I'll give it a shot, and you all fill in the blanks....

June 06 Thread Posters
(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson

*sigh* Makes me wonder where all those ladies are who've stopped posting??! Are you all still out there??!?!? Are you OKAY??!?!? PLEEEESE just drop us a note to let us know everyone is hanging in there!!!!!

I was also thinking: Shall we add our due dates and pg ('twin type') details, to have everything together?? NOT like I want to make this a spreadsheet or anything! Just thought it would be cool.... Well, I'll put in my info and let you all add your own, if you want to...

Also, if you want, I'll do my best to post the list each day (since, being in Europe, I'm ahead of most of you, time-wise). If I don't manage it, then maybe we can count on Lisa or Valerie to post the list -- since (from the looks of it) they're our Number One posters!!! ....Then, we can just play it by ear from there...??

Well, please let me know what you all think (and YES! I've been ignoring my kids for the last 45 minutes now!!!)!!!

...Ally, Hi! Long time no... Glad to hear everything is going well for you/s!!! ...Jury is OUT on the belly-belt. My previous OB said it caused our pg muscles (back, pelvis, etc.) to _weaken_ because they become dependent upon it. Others' docs didn't share this opinion though. In either case, please be sure you're doing all you can for your posture by keeping those babies in the MIDDLE of your pelvis. This you can do by: i) tucking IN your tummy (yes!); ii) rocking your hips/belly forward when you walk, stand, sit, etc.; and iii) NOT arching your back/sticking your butt out -- as cute as it might be!!! ;-) This way, you might even be able to avoid needing a belly-belt.....? ;-) Good luck!!!!!


I want to see if this works.

[EBTwinz]

Allison: Nursery themes... Hmmm... You are having g/g indenticals, right? You can do pink, or a princess theme. Or if you like animals, I know the noah's ark theme is popular on this board. Did you pick out crib sets, yet? Go to BabiesRUs website and browse the bedding. Maybe you will find something you like and you can base the nursery on that theme. Hope this helps.

Lisa

[vthompson]

Thinking about the Roll Call idea, I was going to start a list of posters to our thread and we can maybe just check in every so often...? I KNOW the list won't be thorough (or correct??!), so pleeeese forgive any omissions/incorrect info! ...I'll just start and you ladies/gent can add in your info where I've left it out and/or correct it.... Shall we use pseudonyms _and_ firstnames? Well, I'll give it a shot, and you all fill in the blanks....

June 06 Thread Posters
(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

*sigh* Makes me wonder where all those ladies are who've stopped posting??! Are you all still out there??!?!? Are you OKAY??!?!? PLEEEESE just drop us a note to let us know everyone is hanging in there!!!!!

I was also thinking: Shall we add our due dates and pg ('twin type') details, to have everything together?? NOT like I want to make this a spreadsheet or anything! Just thought it would be cool.... Well, I'll put in my info and let you all add your own, if you want to...

Also, if you want, I'll do my best to post the list each day (since, being in Europe, I'm ahead of most of you, time-wise). If I don't manage it, then maybe we can count on Lisa or Valerie to post the list -- since (from the looks of it) they're our Number One posters!!! ....Then, we can just play it by ear from there...??

Well, please let me know what you all think (and YES! I've been ignoring my kids for the last 45 minutes now!!!)!!!

...Ally, Hi! Long time no... Glad to hear everything is going well for you/s!!! ...Jury is OUT on the belly-belt. My previous OB said it caused our pg muscles (back, pelvis, etc.) to _weaken_ because they become dependent upon it. Others' docs didn't share this opinion though. In either case, please be sure you're doing all you can for your posture by keeping those babies in the MIDDLE of your pelvis. This you can do by: i) tucking IN your tummy (yes!); ii) rocking your hips/belly forward when you walk, stand, sit, etc.; and iii) NOT arching your back/sticking your butt out -- as cute as it might be!!! ;-) This way, you might even be able to avoid needing a belly-belt.....? ;-) Good luck!!!!!

I hope this works

[vthompson]

I realize I should have replied to Lisa's post so that her info is on there too. I am going to try that now.

Well, I tried to reply to Lisa's and it just gave me the sentence she added at the end, not the post from Sherri....hmmm....I will give this some thought!

[TMoT]

Ooops.

Looks like you have to do the Quote, then cut and paste the list into a NEW mail; update the list with your info, and then re-post. Otherwise, people who want to keep adding to the list won't be able to re-quote and re-quote, etc. Doesn't work. :-((

Can you try that, Valerie, and see if you can post the list (only maybe) into a new post without without the quote "frame"/html???

[teresa67]

Good Morning Ladies,

Just wanted to reply to the list of ladies who have been posting on this website. I am having a c section in 8 weeks. My due date is May 29, but she wants to deliver at 36 weeks. One thing I have noticed reading several different threads, due in March, April, May is that many twins do come about a month or more early, that is not always, because many moms in the march board are still hanging on and doing a great job of going all the way. Alot of moms on the April board are having their babies already. It's all individual, but keep up the great work of cooking your babies, because every day does count, especially if they come early.

[vthompson]

June 06 Thread Posters
(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

Ok, so I highlighted it from Lisa's post, went up to edit, copied, and then pasted it into the post. I had to delete a bunch of stuff because it copied everything above it, too. I tried to highlight and right click to copy, but that didn't work. Wow, I just realized how much time I spent on that and how little time I have spent on work!!

Valerie

[AndreaR]

Sherry - I cracked up at your 'Addicted' checklist. I have only been around for a couple of weeks, but I can check off all of them!

Ally - I don't know anything about the belt, but I have been tempted to buy one. By the end of the day, my belly feels so big and heavy. I usually walk around holding it with my hands. I am interested to see what your doctor says. Good luck tomorrow. Also, regarding nursery ideas, go back a couple of days. There were a few posts and some links to great pictures.

I stayed home from work today. I was awake all night with something like heartburn. Forgive the gorey details, but I'm wondering if any of you have experienced this. I kept burping/hiccuping, which I do all the time since I've been pg (WHAT IS THAT??), but a little bile would come up with it? Is that acid reflux?? It disn't hurt at all, but I did feel a little nauseaus. I propped myself up with pillows and that helped, but I couldn't fall asleep. I was able to sleep a little this morning, but I still feel sick. I guess it could have been something I ate? pasta with red sauce... I haven't had any problem with red sauce through the whole pg, but maybe things are changing?? any ideas? thanks!

Even though I feel yucky, it is nice to be away from work. They hired two temps to take over for me when I leave, and the temps are doing a great job. My days are so much less stressful. I am really looking forward to being able to stay home before the babies arrive. My last day is March 30 (per my OB).

Valerie - sorry things are working out great for you with your work schedule. Hopefully after next week, you'll have the schedule you want. As the weeks go by, it really is harder and harder just to get dressed for work, isn't it?? Thanks for sharing your experience with the mothers' club. I can't believe how busy those moms are!

Andrea

[vthompson]

Sherri - I read your post after I posted. I will try it now...

I think I may be brain dead...I am not sure I follow what you want me to do. Can you try it and then let me know?

Valerie

[TMoT]

Hi, Teresa! Thanks for the words of wisdom! :-)

For my own two cents, even a WEEK can make a difference for these little ones -- so I'm going to try to keep them in there as long as I can (hear that, Babies?!!)!!! A report I read said one week more gestation in the last month can make a difference of .5 lbs per baby (as I KNOW from ds#2's pg)! What that can mean in practice, after the birth: They eat MORE, they sleep LONGER, and all the other health-related concerns are less (esp about lung-development), etc... I suppose, with twins, it's even more important that they bake as long as possible, since they're so, so little (usually!) even when they come out at "full" term...!!! Just have to see how long we're going to be able to manage keeping 'em in there!!

If you have to have a c-section, of course, there's not a lot you can say, unfortunately. Otherwise, I'm REALLY looking forward to this beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime experience called "Birth of Twins"!!! :) To me, though, it can wait as long as it has to...! ;-)

[TMoT]

Valerie, it looks like you managed to do it -- whatever that took!!! lol Sorry you're missing work though!!!

Andrea, yes that's acid reflux. :eek: Ask me. I'm an unwilling EXPERT on the topic! :-( I had a reflux condition even -before- I got pg. Now, it's only going to return/get worse! :-((( Some tips: Yes, sleep with your head propped up -- especially if you've eaten/drunk something recently (=all the time, for us)!! WAIT at least 20 minutes to "get horizontal" after eating, otherwise...*burp* *hiccup* *you get the picture* ...It might not hurt _now_ but that acid building up in your throat/esophagus is BAD. So, you have to do your best to try to avoid it. Don't eat spicy foods/stuff that will tend to make you burp (carbonated beverages, etc.)... AND, take Gaviscon, or Tums, or whatever you prefer (and try different ones if you need to, as long as your OB approves!!; people tend to have preferences about what "works" for them)... And, good luck!!!

[sheriba]

(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat


Cool, thanks Valerie, I was struggling on how to do this! :-) Thanks Sherry for putting this together!! :yippee:
I think I will copy it when more post, so I have a quick reference in a word doc !!

[allyf8903]

i suffer from acid reflex. no matter what i eat or drink (even water sometimes) it burns so bad in the middle of the night that it feels like the back of my mouth is on fire! sometimes i want to just get sick to get rid of it. i asked my doc a month ago and he suggested to try an acid reducer 2 times a day 75 mg. it seemed to help for a while but i dont know if my body is just over riding it now or what. some nights are better then others. i still eat tums like crazy. you may want to call your doc and ask them if there is something u can take that he recommends. hope this helps. i will let u knwo what doc says tomorrow.

Allison
Adrianna 8-9-03
g/g identical due 6-2-06

[AndreaR]

Allison - allyf8903
Andrea - AndreaR - DD: 6/18/06, g/g frat
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

Did it work???

[swineland]

(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

[AndreaR]

Thanks for the info & tips on acid reflux. I did take Tums, but it didn't help - just made me more nauseaus. I am going to the doctor on Monday, and I will ask.

Andrea

[allyf8903]

i tried to copy the posting to update my info and i keep getting everything. help!

Allison
Adrianna 8-9-03
g/g identical twins 6-2-06

[TMoT]

(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

Doh! If you just delete the "quote" tags, the list will post normally -- as I see you gals have already figured out!!! :crazy:

[swineland]

Hi everyone!

Well, this mornings 4-D/3-D ultrasound was a bit disappointing. First of all, the ultrasound tech was like "when was your last scan?" I couldn't lie, so I said last a week or two ago (it was actually LESS than a week ago :eek: ! Anyway, he's all "why are you having this one today then? Is it medically necessary? Who ordered it?". DH and I were like oh no. Finally I said, look, we brought a tape, we wanted an opportunity like everyone else to have a 3-D/4-D scan and can you at least try? So, he did. He did a full measurement ultrasound, which we JUST had done last week, but we enjoyed watching it again. He tried a couple times to get a 3 or 4-D view of the boys, but they were not facing the right way and it was virtually impossible to see their faces. However, right in the middle of the scan, our baby "A" Evan decided to do a big ole yawn....it was the most precious thing I've ever seen...AND we have it on videotape! So, while the "cool" photos we were hoping to get didn't quite come about, I am just so thankful to know that they are doing well and measuring great and healthy. He said they had long legs, too! Haha....I am 5'11", DH is 6'2", FIL is 6'7" and my dad is 6'3".

So, now I start going every 2 weeks, with my glucose test scheduled for March 21st. AND, I asked my OB about any pediatrician references and he threw a few names out there...one of which is my PCP! I said, but that's MY doctor, my general family doctor. He said, yeah, he's also a board certified pediatrician. I was SO happy! I've been with the same doctor for years and never knew that he could also treat my kids. We can all go to the same doc...yay!

Lisa and Valerie: HANG IN THERE!! Just know that we are all rooting for you to get to the "no work" point. It's like you guys are running toward the finish line, all tired and dragging, and we are all lined up clapping and cheering you on! I cannot imagine working right now....you guys are much stronger than I. Though I know it's not by choice.....I know you'd rather be home.

Sherry: Thanks for putting together that list. It'll be so nice to refer to that when trying to keep everyone straight. There are so many of us and all of our details sometimes get blurry...especially with "pregnancy brain" !!

So, I know some of you were talking about bras recently and getting nursing bras. I am not quite ready to buy one of those, but my regular underwire bra is KILLING me. It digs into my ever-growing belly and I get like an itchy red line from where it's rubbing the skin. Thing is, I'm a 38D (could probably go even bigger now) and the thought of wearing a bra without underwire support....well, I can't imagine where my girls would settle! So, how do we find a supportive yet comfortable bra??

Yeah, where IS Danielle??

Anybody else just watch the Bachelor in Paris?? Well, it only took one week from the finale for them to announce that they are no longer a couple. Ridiculous. (Of course I'll still probably watch it :crazy: )

Well, I am going to go watch this videotape and try to find "the yawn" :)

I'll check back later...you guys have been busy little posters this morning!!
Steph

[Dad of twins]

QUOTE=TMoT(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins DD:June 14, 2006 b/b frat
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

Oh I am a New York state correction officer. Took me long enough to figure out how to do that list.

[AndreaR]

Someone was recently asking about coupons. There is a whole list at the link below:

http://www.doubleblessings.com/resource.html#free


Andrea

[sheriba]

Regarding the bras.... the Bravado just happend to also be nursing bras but they don't need to be used for that. I have been wearing them for months now, 24x7 and ditched my underwire bras way back. They are bad for you and your milk ducts! Ditch them Steph! :-)
(Heck I don't know if these will even fit by then for nursing!)

[vthompson]

Steph - That is great about your pediatrician!! I have a family physician that my DH and I go to. He offered to take on the babies but he is not a board certified ped so I was kind of uncomfortable about that. Am I being too paranoid? All I want to know is how did you guys manage to "sneak" an u/s in? (lol) :rotflmbo: I was laughing at how you were trying to pull one over on the tech!! That is cool that you got a video, we do not have one of those. Thanks for the words of encouragement about working! We really need them. You guys are our cheerleaders! :clap: I was thinking the same thing about the list, putting in word when it gets bigger. That may be easier. As for bras, I am having the same problem. I bought 36 or 38 D bras many months ago and they are getting very uncomfortable. However, I am too cheap to go buy new ones!! I am trying to wait for nursing bras. I did think how much comfortable it would be to just wear a sports bra! Do you wear a bra at night? I don't, it is just way too uncomfortable.

Allison - I got the same thing, so I deleted everything other then the list of the names...hope that helps.

Sherri - NEVER apologize for taking me away from my work, in fact, you should try even harder to do so (lol).

Theresa - Thanks for posting! It is comforting to know that some March moms are still going strong! I just pray that I am still cooking in June, do you hear me babies, stay in till June :crazy:

Heartburn - I live on Tums now. I take one at a time when I feel the heartburn coming. At night, it actually wakes me up and I have to take usually 2 or 3 during the night. It is very aggravating! I just hope that I am not taking too many Tums. It was on the list of things you were allowed to take, but I still worry. However, if I didn't take it, I would even more miserable.

Valerie

[allyf8903]

whoever put my info on the list thanks! i am going to be buying my 3rd bottle of tums tomorrow. scary!!!!

Allison
Adrianna 8-9-03
g/g ident D:6-2-06

[bateacher]

Visiting from the August board! Papaya extract for Indigestion. I've heard it helps, I will be getting some. It aids digestion...

[EBTwinz]

Geez, I went to lunch and came back to a ton of posts. You gals are busy!

Thanks, Steph, for the encouragement. I had to laugh, thinking about Valerie and I trying the run to the finish line, pregnant, and you all standing there cheering us on. I think we may collapse before we get to the end. LOL! I am jealous you got to have a 3D u/s, even if it didn't turn out too well. I don't think I have that option around here unless I pay for it myself. I get to see the little guys tomorrow but it's just a regular u/s. But, still, I can't wait!!!

Teresa: I always read the March, April, and May posts and noticed that a lot of April mom's are having their babies. I can't believe the March mom's are still going strong! Just think, you May moms will be next! It's so weird to read one week about someone who is still pregnant and the next week they are talking about the babies. I just can't believe we are all nearing the end!

Heartburn? Check! I take tums, too. but, it doesn't help. I just learned to live with it. I had the worst taste in my mouth since I have been pregnant. I chew gum all day. I think I go through a pack a day.

Well, I have to talk to some patients so I will check in later.

~Lisa

[EBTwinz]

One more thing, very off topic, but does anyone watch American Idol? I know Daniele does but I don't know where she is!!!

Anyway, if you watch it, what did you think of the ladies? I love that Kellie girl, she is too cute. And Mandisa is awesome! I think Kinnik and Melissa have got to go. Can't wait to watch Ace tonight! And I am really liking Chris. He may win this year.

Okay, now I am really going to work.

Lisa

[qbanmom5]

Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins DD:June 14, 2006 b/b frat
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5 - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat.
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

I hope this works! Thanks Sherry for this list. It is great! I just realized that we are due the same day and having the same combo of twins. Thats pretty cool. Almost as cool as Valerie and I having the same combo and being due on each others birthdays! Your post was a crack up. I laughed so much that my bird started imitating my laugh! Yes I have a bird too! And fish, a mouse, a hamster, a gecko and 3 dogs. Some of these animals have got to go..... They started out as birthday gifts for my kids ( I really want a....) and they have become my responsibility. I have an empty field next to my house and some days..........


Thanks for all of your support with the cat situation. I bought another litter box last night cause someone said that maybe they don't like going in the same box, (duh?) I don't like porta potties so why should they! I will read them the riot act tonight and hope they listen!.

Steph: I am so sorry that I was insensitive going on about my cats after your emotional post. I can be a real heel! I love the build-a-bear idea, and I am sorry that you had to face that decision. I am sure it is the right one.

Where is Daniele!?!

I have a sonogram tomorrow and my glucose! I am kind of scared cause I am a sugar freak! Wish me luck!

[vthompson]

Terri - I was laughing out loud at my desk about your bird!! The thought of that was too funny! I cannot believe how many pets you have! You truly have your hands full. I was also laughing about your field comment! If you and Sherri are due on the same day, then she is also due on my bday . . . too ironic!!! Good luck at your appt tomorrow! I also have one in the afternoon!

Lisa - I was also picturing us running in a race pg while everyone from the board cheered us on. It was a very funny image!! Unfortunately, I do not watch American Idol . . .

Wow, all I have to say is I cannot believe how exhausted I am today. This is miserable...

Valerie

[qbanmom5]

I forgot to mention that since DH and I can't agree on names, we decided that he would name the boy and I will name the girl. Kind of scary since last I heard he liked Maximus (big Gladiator fan)! Tell me he won't get teased with the Glutius Maximus cracks (no pun intended). There goes the bird again. ANyway, If that is the case, I will insist he be called Max and only those who see his birth certificate will know his real name. What do you all think of Lenia for a girl (pronounced Le- nee- ah) with emphasis on the nee. It's different but I actually knew one once. My concern is that some may read it to be Len-yah with the emphasis on the Len. What do you think?

Terri

[newmomx2]

anyone have any nursery ideas? im lost!

allison
adrianna 8-9-03
g/g identical 6-2-06


I went with Zanzibar by kidsline but I am having boys - check this sight out they have a HUGE selection of nusery themes you should get some good ideas.

http://www.kidslineinc.com/index.htm

[newmomx2]

Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins DD:June 14, 2006 b/b frat
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2 , June 8, 2006 b/b frat
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5 - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat.
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat


Thanks for the cool roll call - I am being very bad today at work - I am working from home and went out for 1 1/2 hours to visit a day care provider - she is awesome and I have a really good friend who gave a great recommendation - she is willing to work with my hubby's wacky schedule- we really will only need day care at most 3 days a week and I have 4 - 5 weeks of vacation a year that I can also take off on Fridays...her prices were reasonable she is 10 minutes from the house - huge weight lifted from my shoulders YEAH YEAH....:yippee:

As for working from home I am doing awesome at it now (of course today is not a stellar example) by boss would probably let me do 1 day a week - the difference is doing it with babies is a lot different than now - I can say as a boss I would probably not approve an employee to work 100% from home if they have little kids that they would be trying to watch at the same time - that would never work...attention would be to diverted..

Here is a cool link one of my employees just sent me...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/103-4191218-4259805?node=16435511


Heartburn - sorry so many are having trouble I have been lucky so far and only had a few days with heartburn - although today I am feeling really nautious for some reason...

Tomorrow is going to blow - I go in to the office and then have childbirth class for 2 hours I am liable to pass out by 9:30...

I am an American Idol fan myself and I liked Mandisa as well - although my favorite is one the guys looking forward to tonight - I can't remember his name - bald, sexy, 28ish, has step children...:clap:

Finally I set up an appointment to meet with a pediatrician so that is almost done - phew finally getting through my list...

Also did not get a call from the doctor and my Glucose test was last monday so I assume that I passed :yippee:

Okay boy I have been a crazy rambler today - you ladies are so entertaining I just wish I could post more often.

[AndreaR]

Valerie - I recently ditched my underwires. I was getting little bumps under my breasts from all the chafing (I'm afraid they'll never go away). I bought a "maternity" bra at Motherhood (not sure, but I think it's a national chain). I am normally a 36D and have grown to a 40DD. I was very afraid that the maternity bra (without underwire) wouldn't provide enough support, but it does. I also bought a Champion sports bra that has hook closure in the back, but it doesn't have enough support. I haven't yet worn a bra to bed, but I could see the benefits.

Terri - I like the names Max and Lenia. I wouldn't worry too much about people pronouncing Lenia incorrectly. People will catch on. It's very pretty. Good luck with the GD test tomorrow!!

Andrea

[mmzill]

[QUOTE=newmomx2]Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins DD:June 14, 2006 b/b frat
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2 , June 8, 2006 b/b frat
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill -- DD: 6/7/06 - B/B Ident
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5 - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat.
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

Hey everyone - you all have been busy posting today. I am just feeling really tired! But still doing ok. I hope everyone has a good night.
~Monica

[TMoT]

Terri, that IS cool about our duedates and b/g combination!! AND it being on Valerie's bday! Just one more thing to hold out for!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE your zoo collection -- and your sly remark! ;-) Don't all those conservation shows always complain about Humans taking over Animals' habitats??? Just look at releasing them "into the wild" as giving the Animals a way to fight back...!!! :crazy:

Btw, I have a "Max," but he's Maximillian. ;-) We also considered Maxim (maybe a good compromise with dh?!); but there's also Maxwell (as in Smart -- ar ar) which I also think is ~cool~! Lenia is pretty. I'm still trying to convince dh about Raquel here though...! ;-) ...And good luck with the sugar test tomorrow!!!!

Ally, we can't do much for our little ones :-(, but I do want to get one of those turning lights that "projects" objects on the wall/ceiling. Gave me the idea to suggest an "ocean" theme -- maybe with some mermaids and starfish to make it "girly"...? Or think: The Rainbow Fish. :-) Such a sweet book and plenty of art-inspiration! Remember that babies REALLY LOVE bright/contrasting colors, so the animal theme is great no matter what! Well, good luck and let us know what you decide!!!

Steph, that's awesome news about your GP/Pediatrician! It's SO HARD to find a reliable and trustworthy doctor for your precious little ones! Even after all this time, I'm still looking!!! :-((( Anyway, congrats on that!!!

Missy, congrats to you too on the daycare provider! Another BIG stress-factor SOLVED! Way to go!!!!!

I'm truly worried about Daniele! :-(( And, Monica?? Jill???? How are you ladies doing?????

[TMoT]

Oh hey! Monica just posted! Whew.

Silly Comments: Btw, can ~whoever~ (one of you FL ladies who went to the Moms of Twins meeting???) please repost those cool retorts for idiots who make silly comments when they find out you're pg with twins??? I think some of the women on the July site could really use those right now!!!!

[twinsmakethree]

Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree- DD: 6/8/06- g/g/ frat
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

great Idea ladies, sorry cant post too much i think i have gotten a terrible cold going back under the covers, just wanted to check on you guys and make sure everyone is still bz. Dr.'s appt tomorrow:)

Have a great night

Andrea

[Daniele'sTwins]

Hi everyone! I am here, I am fine. I have been reading the posts for over an hour, I am still not done! I just want to finish reading them and I will get back to you. I had to stop reading when I saw Lisa and Valerie getting worried about me! I just want to finish and I will be right back.

[EBTwinz]

Miss Daniele: The first thing I did when I got home was check to see if you posted. I was so worried about you! Thank God you are okay!!! I was almost ready to call a search unit for you!!

[Daniele'sTwins]

I AM SOOOO SORRY! I ended up just skimming the rest of the posts because I feel so bad that everyone has been looking for me. OKAY...I have not been to the hospital for over 2 weeks now! Yay for me! I passed my GD test with flying colors a couple of days ago. I haven't been on BECAUSE I have been working like a dog and I shouldn't even be working at all (Per Doctor) but my husband just bought another medi spa and he has been asking me to help him out there. It is WAY to stressful for me to be there and then i have to come home and do the bookeeping plus all the stuff around the house. My furniture came in on Saturday (love it) and Sunday there was a family get together at MY house for my cousin who came home for the weekend. Today I worked a whole school day at my school even though I am out on unpaid sick leave becasue report cards are due and the sub has no idea what to do. So I went in and did them for her. After that my husband asked me to meet him at the spa to help out because they are short staffed and I almost cried (again). I told him that I was way too tired and that I just couldn't. He said that was fine but I feel soo bad for not helping more.

He wants me to manage it, be a receptionist, do bookeeping and I have also designed all renovations. This is WAY TOO MUCH!! Not to mention I am a school teacher with a masters in counseling!!! I have no idea about running an OFFICE nevermind a cosmetic one! My husband is a Derm but he also does cosmetics like liposuction, etc and let me tell you these girls that come in and WORK FOR HIM are so beautiful! When I helped him out on Monday I left crying (after sitting with two of his employees who are so damn pretty and skinny) I am a fatty now!! Not to mention I have all the same symptoms as you with the back pain, leg pain, exhaustion, etc!!!!

I plan on talking to my DH again tonight about doing all this work. I will do the bookeeping but that is as much as I can handle right now.

I am so emotional again tonight. I just want to sit and CRY! I wanto to love pregnancy but it is so hard and I just wish DH would get it. He works too much and I feel second in his life.

Well, my back is killing me from sitting here and at work way too long!!! I will try to get back to you either tonight or in the morning. I do have to go to the spa at 11am so I will try to get it in before then.

I will respond to your post tomorrow, I already took notes but I am too tired to write back right now.

[mommyof4at26]

i tried to cut and paste and it didnt work it made me logg in again so here is my info if someone wants to change it rachel-mommyof4at26-dd-6/29/06 bb/identical . so i had my ultrasound today, baby a weighed 1lb7 ounces and babyb weighed 1lb 6 ounces we decided on names baby a is isaac joshua,and babyb is isaiah hugh,my doctor told me that unless i deliver early or i get ttts, then they will set up a ceasaren at 36 wks, right now baby a is transverse and baby b is breech so hopefully they will turn both head down when they are ready to come out well i will find out my results to the gd test tomorrow. i will let you all know bye:yippee:

[davoswoman]

Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree- DD: 6/8/06- g/g/ frat
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman // DD:06/26/06 g/g frat Olivia and Janet
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g fratt

Holy COW! You all have been talkative today. I don't think I can remember everything to respond to. Sounds like everyone is doing good though.

Acid Reflux- Mine is so bad I actually choke at night sometimes. I am also losing my voice. A lady in my infertility group said her OB said prilosec was okay so I am going to talk to my doctor tomorrow. I saw they added protonix and nexium to their list of okay meds. We shall see. I eat tums and take two Zantac a day but nothing helps. I can't take it any more!!!!!

Bras- definitely ditch the underwire for now. I was a 38D and am now wearing a 42F!!! I think I will most likely end up in a G cup. I cannot believe how huge I have gotten. I bought a couple bras but am not overly happy with them. I am going to use them for now but buy some more supportive ones down the line when I know what size I am going to end up. They are soooo expensive when you get this big!

I take my glucose test tomorrow. I am doing it differently though because I had a gastric bypass about five years ago. I have to fast tonight and have my blood sugar checked at 8am. Then I go eat breakfast and go back to the office and have a one hour and then two hour check. If my sugar stays under 140 they won't worry about me. Guess I'll have plenty of time to get that baby afghan for my niece done while I wait around the office.

Did I tell you all that I have four nieces that are also pg right now? Makes me feel very, very old. I will be 37 next Thursday. Ugh.

Well, suppose I should go to bed or I'll just eat something else. I am not supposed to eat after midnight!

Hope I'll have time to check in tomorrow! Have a good one!

[KristenV]

(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV -- DD: June 14, 2006 -- B/G Frat
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

Doh! If you just delete the "quote" tags, the list will post normally -- as I see you gals have already figured out!!! :crazy:

[Daniele'sTwins]

Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins - DD:6/16/06-b/b identical
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV -- DD: June 14, 2006 -- B/G Frat
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

[Daniele'sTwins]

okay, after I got off the computer I had a long cry all by myself. When my husband came home he told me that he has hired two more girls for that office so I will probably only have to help out for a couple of hours today and tomorrow. So one will be the office manager/ receptionist and the other will be receptionist plus she just graduated from school to do facials and stuff. If you haven't already NOTICED I am a people pleaser and a perfectionist. People make jokes that I am OCD...I probably am but have never been diagnosed. I always want to be the best wife to my DH who is my POLOR OPPOSITE!

Anyways, we had a long talk last night and I tried again to tell him all the pain I am in and how hard this is on my body and how FAT I feel (however that doesn't stop me from eating cookies!!). He was sympathetic. He rubbed my back and told me that I don't have to help him anymore. I DO want to help though just not this much. I really like doing the bookeeping from home. I guess I will contiue doing that and that is it. If THAT gets too much I will have to give it up but too bad right!

In response to your posts that I have read!!

Andrea...I heard from my mothers group that the snap and go stroller is awesome. I didn't register for it because I just got the greco one that snaps the carseats in because it was just $50 more and then I could always use it for just a stroller afterwards. As for putting things on the registry ...I agree that was HELL! The first time I went to BRU was with my mom and she and I were there for 6 hours and practucally put nothing on it! After that I went home and added/deleted/changed things from it. I still don't know if I registerd for the right stuff but what can I do now my invites have gone out already.
As for dealing with "singleton" mommies I hate it myself! Between my hormones and pain I am in constantly I hate to hear them think it is the same! I know I have told you before BUT I am only 5 FEET TALL and weighed 99 lbs when I got pregnant!!! I am very small framed! These 25 lbs that I am carrying (so Far) make a huge difference in me!! It hurts damn it!

Lisa...Again I am so sorry to have scared you. I will try to post more often now. Iknow you have already been reassured 1000 times on this board already but Tylenol is fine. My doctor told me to take 2 extra strength at night if I am in pain.
I also want to hold my little guys sooo bad like you said! I can't believe I will have two SONS in a couple of months!! I am going to be a mommy of BOYS! That is so weird to me but I am so excited!
I only watched a little of American Idol last night but I Tivo-d it. I did not get to see Ace but I did watch :throb: Chris:throb: . I really Love him. He is my guy!
I hope you get out of work soon and/or win the lottery! I really couldn't imagine working right now!

Rae...Thank you for keeping us updated on Georgina! She really is amazing! And I LOVE LOVE her names! We have a lot of Isabella's here and I also love Tallulah! So cute! When I was in high school in psychology wee had to carry around an egg and pretend it was our baby and I named my little egg Isabella!

Tina...I LOVE your 3d picture!!! It made me want to cry when I saw it! It looks like you have some lovey doveys in there!

Valerie...CONGRATULATIONS on half days in the office!! I am so happy to hear that now we have to call Lisa's boss! I agree I have been getting full faster than normal too. Then my belly hurts like it is stretched to capacity! My belly is also active a lot one day and then the next not so much! I get nervous too! I also feel like one moves around A LOT more than the other and that makes me nervous. I did however just buy some cheap headphones at target and I play some classical music to them and they move around a lot from that. They either love it or hate it but it makes them move.

Candy...when I first read about your outburst in the restaurant my mouth dropped because I had not been that emotional yet! But NOW i am right there with you babe! There is no stopping it when it comes! I feel for you!

Steph...Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am so sorry that you had/ have to go through that. I hope the meeting went well for you and I love the idea of the build a bear!
Your nursery looks great! and that is amazing about your doc being a ped! I still have to interview but GOD only knows when!

Monica...Thanks for sharing some pics! You look amazing and your dd is adorable! By the way, my belly is bigger!

Sheriba...I love your nursery too! I especially love the monkey on the door! Too cute! We painted our walls sage green and put up the border that matched the bedding! I guess I am pretty boring...lol

Terri and Steph...I hope you can come to a decision on you cat situation. I know that is tough. I have a chihuahua and they are so needy of attention and interaction and at one point I had to give him over to my brother because I was working full time and then going to school for my masters so I was never home and he did not have the life he deserved so my brother took him and it is still so hard but "Chico" is here for the week this week because my brother is away and my DH is saying lets just keep him now because he is so good but I know that the boys are coming and I just want to give ALL of my attention to them. It is a hard decision to make.

And Lastly!!!
NOT FAIR!! Teresa and Mommyof4at26...I have asked my doc several times to sceduale my section for 36 weeks and he said no! He said he will scheduale it for 38 weeks and if I go sooner (which he thinks I will) then I go sooner but he CAN'T sceduale me for 36 weeks! Most likely I will go into labor and THEN have a section! Not Fair at all! I would love to mention this board but I don't want him thinking I am trying to be the boss of him...lol

[mommyof4at26]

Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins - DD:6/16/06-b/b identical
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV -- DD: June 14, 2006 -- B/G Frat
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
rachel-mommyof4at26-dd june29 2006-boy/boy identical twins:yippee:
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

[swineland]

Good morning girls! (and Jason!)

Steph alive and well today: CHECK! (roll call)

Danielle, it was so nice to read your post and know that all is okay. Though I know it sounds like you are sorta at the end of your rope. I'm glad you had a talk with DH last night and really pounded it home as to how you are feeling and that you just can't do what you normally are used to doing (or what HE'S used to you doing). I was tired just reading your description of all the things you've been doing.....you have GOT to slow down! Take care of yourself first and foremost and everything else can wait, I promise. (Though I know that's easier said than done).

Andrea, so sorry to hear you have a cold! Having just experienced one myself, plus an ear infection, I can empathize. Just lay low and get lots of rest. Your body's immune system is especially low these days and you need lots of physical TLC (not THAT kind!) to get better. Well, that and Tylenol :crazy: .

Candy, good luck at your glucose test! And as far as you feeling OLD b/c of your neices being pregnant...I say, you're ONLY 37! Girl, you're a kitten still!

Thanks for all the responses about the BRA situation. I will definitely go out sometime today or tomorrow and try to find a wireless bra. (maybe Bluetooth makes one? haha) As Valerie had said, I am just too cheap to go buy a new one! Well, not so much cheap is it is I'd rather spend that money on baby stuff or a cute maternity top or something. But, I do know that the right bra during pregnancy is especially important. So, I'll venture out!

Link to NEW belly photos...taken last night...hot off the press!
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8QcsnLhy1asJE&notag=1

DH and I watched our ultrasound video last night and played the "yawn" part over like 15 times.....can you tell we're excited?! :yippee:

Oh, and I ended up NOT going to the Mothers of Twins/Triplets meeting the other night. I kinda KNEW that I would do this.....but it gets to be around 5-6 o'clock and you can forget it. The meeting was 40 mins away and it started at 6:30pm. Well, I fell asleep on the sofa and didn't wake up till 6:20!! Needless to say, I missed it. I wasn't upset though.....maybe I'll go another time. Like I said, I'm not really interested in joining a *club*, not into fundraising and socials and all that (not that there's anything wrong with that!), but I figured maybe there'd be some good advice or tips on how to handle/raise twins. BUT, I have a boatload of books here and it's all going to be trial and error in the beginning anyway. What works for one mom may not necessarily work for another.

Well, gals, have a splendid day!
Steph

[vthompson]

It still amazes me how much I check during the day and post and then I leave work and check the next morning and there are a million posts!! We sure are getting chatty the closer we get!

First off, Daniele, I am sooo glad that everything with you and the babies is ok!! What a relief!! As for everything else, you better take it slow and try to rest more! Otherwise, we will come to your house and yell at you! :D I know what you mean about OCD, people have also joked that I have it. Letting go control of cleaning and such is the hardest thing I have ever had to do!! However, it can be done and you need to try and let go, otherwise, you are going to drive yourself crazy! Not to mention, it sounds like you are doing just way too much! Ok, I am done yelling at you :yippee: I have also been playing music for the babies. They are pretty quiet during it, though. I think it may put them to sleep!

Well, I actually have a lot of work to do today and I am leaving early for my doctor's appt so I better go. I will check back later! Hope everyone is well!

Valerie

[vthompson]

Steph - I just checked out your belly pictures. You look great!!!

Valerie

[Daniele'sTwins]

Well, I just noticed I am down to double digits now! That is one good thing about today!

Steph...I love your belly shots, my belly seems so much bigger!! You look like you are very tall though so that may be why! Don't worry about not going to the meeting last night, we are your support group plus there is a few of us that do go so we can fill you in on what good advice they have.

[Daniele'sTwins]

Valerie...thanks for the support. I have to keep putting my workaholic husband in check!! Just because he likes being a workaholic doesn't mean that I do! Good luck at the doctors today!

[megzmom]

(Format = Name, where available - Username - Due Date - Twin Type):
Allison - allyf8903
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom DD: 06-29-06 b/b identical-one placenta, two sacs
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g frat

I hope this works ????

[sheriba]

Hi Ladies!
Wow, cool picture of your tummy Steph! I haven't had one picture taken as a prego....I guess I should do that when I am dressed up for the Dr tomarrow! :)
My mother-in-law left yesterday after 10 days of being here. She was the first one in for my start of being grounded & on bed rest. It was nice to have her here to "keep me in line" but it was time for her to go. She is a little irish woman not even 5' tall and maybe 90# but she can talk and talk and talk.....also I found that that irish don't care about refrigiration so she would start dinner at 5 and pull all the food out and have it sitting on the counter for 1 1/2 hr! Eks! BAD...so my DH had to put it all back in and tell her we are really concerned about food prep! Of course, she hates to use the dishwasher too so things didn't get as clean as they should! Oh well....what can you do? In any case, the help was nice, she has a heart of gold, much more than my mom. My mom is very strange. Won't come help w/being on bed rest because she thinks we can handle it alone. Hum, how is that possible when DH goes out of town for work for 3 days or 7 days? Hum...makes you wonder how she made it on bed rest 40+ years ago. Which is why we all can't understand why she won't come help me......since she was on it too. Again, oh well......sorry to ramble but I am upset that my own mom won't / doesn't want to help us when we need it. I guess I just want my mom to see me prego (since it is a miracle) and be happy for me. Enough of that.
I have the glucose test at 9:30am tomarrow, so trying to remember not to eat sweets or fruit today! Then we get to see the little ones too! First time in 9 wks! Can't wait to see how they are positioned so I can understand who is kicking me!!
Have a grand day all!
Sheri

[megzmom]

How do you add pictures to your email or signature? I finally got a belly picture.

Roll call-LOVE this idea!

Steph-I can't speak for all the other Mother meetings but there is one for new prospective members that is awesome! 90% are pregnant and the others are "buddies" or just delivered. There are door prizes, FOOD, and cute games like guess what is in the diaper. They give you links to free resources and stuff. There is no signing up or fundraisers. I think you should try one. I am same with you, I ddin't go to the meeting on Tues because it is in the week and late at night. I will only go to stuff on the weekends or during maternity leave. I do want to joing the play date when they are old enough for playground. THe mom's pick an area and stage themselves (slides, swings, sand)etc so you don't have to be in two places at once.

There was so much to read that I can't remember what to reply to.

Dr apt-I went to reg ob and all he did was check the heartbeats-140's and the fundus 30 (we had a guessing contest and my dd was exact!) he also said that he'd schedule the csection for around 37 weeks :( I can't imagine going much farther. He said I could stay home but since my ins need an overnight stay in hospital his hands were tied but he was really awesome. Found out I am having b/h contractions everyday. I posted awhile ago about feeling both babies diving down at the same time. They aren't. Its just my tightning. Do you all have this and this often? My diab testing is in a month and 2 weeks is the peri appt-hopefull some pictures. I miss seeing them!

[vthompson]

I forgot to do my roll call earlier - Roll Call...Valerie...Check!!

Terri - I really like both of your names. The girl's name is very pretty! I wouldn't worry about how people are going to pronounce it...

Monica - I agree with Lisa...are you feeling ok?

Candy - Don't feel old!! You are still young, in fact, your body is so young that it is allowing you to carry twins!

Daniele - Again, I agree with Lisa, stop comparing yourself to those other women. I am pretty sure that they are fake...fake boobs, fake tans...etc. They are not even half the woman that you are!

Lisa - I was cracking up about your boobs and the national geographic . . .again, I pictured all of us on the cover of the magazine just "hanging out". You are too funny!! As for the in laws, your MIL sounds like a lot to handle. I would say to just try very hard to let her and the comments she makes roll off your back. If she wants to have a shower then let her have one, just show up and smile the best you can. If you try and argue with her, I am afraid that it will just stress you out more. Basically, just try your hardest to ignore her. I know it is hard, but I do not want you stressed out! I have tried to ignore my MIL, too, she is one of those people that you just don't know how to handle, her comments can be very aggravating, plus my mom can't stand her!

Heather - It sounds as though the babies are both doing well. I am sooo sorry that you aren't able to stop working! I feel for you! I just don't understand why being pg with twins is not enough for all these darn insurance companies to pay out for leaving work. It really aggravates me! I have not experienced that exact feeling you were describing, but it sounds like your doctor is on top of things!

Sheri - I am so sorry that your mom is acting like that. Like you said, you would think she would understand what bedrest is all about. Well, at least your MIL seems to want to help. However, I know at this time in our lives, we feel like we need our own "mommies" sometimes. Hang in there!!

Yesterday I felt so terrible and today I feel pretty good. However, since I am crazy, it has crossed my mind that I hope everything is ok with the babies. It is a no win situation, when I feel like crap, I cry, when I feel good, I worry about the babies! Good thing I have a doctor's appt today!

Talk to everyone soon!
Valerie

[swineland]

Lisa,

Sounds like MIL needs to take a long walk off a short pier. She sounds very selfish. Just what you DON'T need, more stress. And how are you "sucking the fun" out of buying things for the twins? I don't get that. These aren't little Mattel dress-up baby dolls that are we're talking about here.....they are people, and they should be celebrated more than the gifts people give you. I know we've talked in the past about MIL issues, as I've had some of my own. This shower business sounds like it's getting out of control for you though. Do you feel like you could politely but firmly tell her your wishes? Remember Lisa, YOU are in control here. This is YOUR pregnancy, YOUR babies and YOU get to call the shots. I, myself, am a people pleaser. I don't like to rock the boat, I like to keep everyone happy even at the expense of how I'M feeling about something. If you are the same way and you just want everyone to be happy and get along and have things uncomplicated, then you need to step up to the plate and stand up for yourself. Imagine this: (I am very big into analogies :) ) you are standing at home plate and your MIL is on the mound and she is hurling these baseballs at you so fast and furious that you feel like all you can do is duck and try not to get hit. You get more and more frustrated and stressed and finally all you can do is cry and run off the field. Now, imagine that you found it in you for just a minute to walk back onto the field, stand at home plate, reach up with one hand (no glove, I might add!) and firmly catch one of her balls. Now, the ball represents one of the "issues" that she creates for you, this time be it the shower. You take that ball and say "NO! This is not what I want and I am in charge here. Thank you very much, but you can take this back" and you throw a 100mph ball right back at her. She misses of course. :clap:

Haha...I hope you like the mid-morning story break :) Seriously, though.....this is your life, kiddo! If something is bothering you, especially now, you have every right to say how you feel. Even more than just saying how you feel, you can and should make your wishes known. Be polite, but be firm. If she has a problem with it, it's really not your bag of chips anymore. You will have taken care of yourself and you have no control over what other people decide to react to.

Well, hope that wasn't too harsh....just my two cents worth. :)

Steph

[megzmom]

I just wanted to see if I saved my picutre correctly. Yes I am short 5'1" and my dd took the picture. Don't kill me but you can see Floridians are having gorgeous weather.

[megzmom]

okay picture didn't work but when I check under my profile area is shows the picture I saved????? Help...

[sheriba]

Steph & Valerie good advise for Lisa. I agree - I know it is hard cuz she sounds like my mom. It is VERY hard but I think if we all understand this is about US and no one else, we can do / say what we want/need. It might hurt someones feelings (if they have them) but if you are gentle and kind with the words it should be fine. At least you would have said your peace.

Sheri

[vthompson]

Lisa - I hope my post didn't sound as though I want you to just roll over, if you know what I mean. I guess, from own experience, ignoring my MIL is less aggravation then dealing with her. That is probably the wrong way to go, but I just don't have the energy for her and the comments, or lack there of, that she makes. However, I should probably be sticking up for myself with her, but it will never happen. I am probably not the best person to give you advice in this area. I do hope though, that you are able to resolve your issues with her!

Valerie

[Dad of twins]

Hello ladies: I guess I am late for role call!
Lisa I don't know what I would do? I guessI would tell her to go get lost but not in those words! It sound to me that she is trying to relive her pg through yours. I would tell her that you are the one pregnant, and all the decisons are between you and your DH.

Valerie: It is amazing how you woman can feel great and then in ten minutes feel totally different. I guess just like the weather. If you don't like it wait ten minuets it will change.

I don't understand why you woman don't think your beautiful? I have looked at all the pictures and all of you are extremely beuatiful!! I am sure that your DH woould say the same! I hope?
Steph: you look wonderful. My wife's belly is a little bigger than your.

I was talking to my wife last night when I got home from work at 12:15am. I was telling her how you all were feeling and she felt relieved that other woman are feeling the same way as her. I told her that sometime she should get on here and talk to you all. Well I have to get going. I'll check in on you girls later!


Jason

Noah&Nathan JUNE14th or sooner!

[qbanmom5]

Allison - allyf8903 - DD: 6/2/06 - g/g ident.
Andrea - AndreaR
Andrea - twinsmakethree- DD: 6/8/06- g/g/ frat
Annie - anniepac
babiesmk4
Candy - davoswoman // DD:06/26/06 g/g frat Olivia and Janet
Daniele - Daniele'sTwins
Danielle - 2peasurprise
Georgina - Tadpoles // Rae - Tadpoles' Mum
Heather - megzmom
imhavingtwins
Jason - Dad of twins
Jeanette - JReynolds
Jill - jillmami
Kate - KatieM
Kristen - KristenV
Lisa - lumbenhaur DD: June 10, 2006 b/b frat
lpm306
Melinda - naturalmom
Michelle - michelle giss
Missy - newmomx2
mommyof4at26
Monica - mmzill
Sheri - sheriba -- DD: 6/9/06 - B/G Frat
Sherry - TMoT - DD: 6/27/06 - b/g frat
Stacey - JacobsMom
Steph - swineland - DD:6/19/06 - b/b ident.
Terri - qbanmom5 - DD: 6/27/06 -b/g frat
Teresa - Teresa67
Tina - Tiny Blessings
Valerie - vthompson - DD: 6/25/06 - b/g fratt


Hi, I am reposting this because somehow my information was lost. Has that happened to anyone else? I have my u/s today and am excited to see them again. They will probably be asleep during it because they were up all night kicking up a storm. DH couldnt believe it. Every time he hugged me and put his hand on my belly he got kicked, nudged or bumped. I can't believe they already have their night and day reversed!

Well, Lenia is out. I got 2 very insulting comments from 2 different people ( and DH got the same comment also) that it is a black name. I think that is soooo mean! I still like the name but now DH thinks it wouldn't be fair to her.
I tell you, I am going to pick whatever names I want and I am not telling anyone until after they are born and the birth certs are printed! People are sooo obnoxious and opinionated. None of them will be here helping me out with them or buying them things or even babysitting but everyone wants to have a say in what their names are. My sister has insulted practically every name I like. If its a long name, its too long for my last name. If its short, then its not strong enough. If its Spanish, then how willl people pronounce it, and if its English then it doesn't match. Either it is too common, too "white" too "black." She likes Ursula and Oliver for crying out loud. That is fine for her, but not names I would pick. She had a tubal and has never had any kids for crying out loud. She has never even babysat my kids for more than a few hours!!! And those occasions I can count on 1 hand. Sorry to vent, none of you have ever been that way and you don't deserve to hear my wrath but I need to get it out.

Anyway, glad to hear from you Daniele. I also saw your pictures and you are stunning. You should never feel less than beautiful especially while carrying those little blessings. How many of those skinny wenches can say that they were blessed the way you have been? Besides, they are probably not naturally beautiful, but surgically enhanced.

To those of you with the large breasts, can I just say how envious I am? I have been a 34 B forever. I am still wearing the same bras, except that I am more comfortable in a 36 B. Will I ever fit into a C cup?????

Anyway, love you all, gotta get my baby ready for Kindergarten. Talk to you soon, Terri

[mmzill]

Hey everyone -

Monica - check

Thanks for the concern. I have just been extremely tired this week. I think I've been stressing about the TTTS - since I've got monochorionic boys - that are 20% different in size, it's really made me worry. But I got on the TTTS foundation website and emailed a Dr. that was listed there. He actually called me the next day! I couldn't believe it. He said that it sounds like my boys may not have an equal share of the placenta. I guess in a perfect world it's split 50/50, but that doesn't always happen, and that seems to be the reason for the size difference. It's not a good thing, but it could be alot worse. He said to increase my protein and get lots of horizontal rest, and to email him when I have my next u/s with the sizes and amniotic fluid levels. So that was a relief.

Anyways - last night my heartburn got so bad I actually threw up - yuck! I hate that, and I mean really really let loose. It was so awful. Then I was complaining about something my dh was watching on TV, and he griped at me for being so whinny. I started crying and just went to bed.

Daniele - glad you are ok! Don't work too much~

Steph - Saw your pics and you look great, my belly looks much larger.

Lisa, sorry about the MIL situation. I hate it when "adults" act so selfish and childish. Drives me up the wall! Good luck with it all, and with your apt today.

And everyone else - glad your appts are going well. It's so nice to hear from everyone. I had my Glucose thing yesterday.....waiting to hear how it went.

oh yeah - someone was asking about a belly belt - I was going to get one and was the person that asked about them on this post, but I have not gotten one yet. Still planning on it, but don't have a store in town that carries them.

Ok, off to take a nap.
~Monica

[megzmom]

Jason-I always love your posts! Thanks for all the compliments and encouragments you give. It does go along way!

Terri- I see my info hasn't stuck either. It showed once but not another?
I was in awe that the dr called you. What was the website that you looked at? My boys have a 17% difference last time. My peri said that if it goes up then there is concern but the babies grow in spurts not slowly so one day it might be A grew more and B didn't then the next B did and A didn't. I was frantic when I found out in Jan about mono/di but now I am not. Ask me again in 2 weeks though... all could change. Please don't stress tooo much!

[Dad of twins]

Well just got off the phone with the wife. They took a few more picts of the boys. They are both head down for now. Our friend took a couple picts of the boy parts! She always takes picts of their "junk".
I am glad that my post make some of you woman a little happier. I do what I can to make you feel a little better.

Well talk soon
Jason

[sheriba]

Lisa I am VERY proud of you. Good job for opening up the walls of communication between everyone! I think that was a great and brave discussion w/your MIL. :)

:clap: :clap: :clap:

Congrats on a good Dr. visit too! We are one day apart - I am due 6/9.

I just wanted to say I am proud of you.

[mmzill]

Heather the website is: www.tttsfoundation.org and I got the Dr's email from the message boards that are on that site. The Dr's name is Julian E. De Lia, M.D. - if for some reason you would like to contact him, just let me know and I'll send you a Private Message with the info, not that it needs to be private, but anyways. He sait that 20% at 26wks is really not that bad, but did need to be watched. Alot of TTTS babies have like a 40% difference by this time. Anyways - it was just good to hear from a specialist in that area. I am not seeing a Peri (because there are none in our town) so it was good to talk to someone a little more informed than my OB. (although I love my OB)

Well - the nap was great (really not trying to make anyone jealous:) He! He!)

Lisa, so glad your apt went well. The weight gain is good too! My dr wants me to start gaining more...ugh. About MIL - I think being straight and upfront is the best way to go, but then I can be quite blunt at times, at anyrate, I'm sure it made you feel better.

[qbanmom5]

Hi all,

I saw the babies and they look great. Both are head down right now but the tech told me that she could almost guarantee that I will have a C-section because the dr. usually does it that way. It is o.k. with me, really, but I have a question I should have asked them but forgot. If anyone knows the answer, please let me know. Assuming I will be having a c-section, and lets say he wants to schedule it for week 37 or 38 (haven't talked to him at all yet but you all know the story) what happens if I go into labor sooner. Do I deliver vaginally, or do they give me a C-section when I get to the hospital? Just curious.

Their weights are 1 lb 6oz (A) and 1 lb 10 oz (B). She said that it was normal and I feel pretty good about that. Anyway, let me know about the c-section thing. I don't want to jinx myself, but I just don't know if I will make it all the way to 37 or 38 weeks. My son was born at 36 weeks and he was a singleton (but then again at that time I was working as a social worker in a stressful alternative school for at risk girls and was constantly breaking up fights and such). Now, I am off work but still pretty active at home. Thanks, Terri

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[sheriba]

Terri, great news on the babies! As I understand it from the mutliple class I took and my doctor, if your Dr. was going to do a c-section at 37 or 38 weeks then he should still do the c-section if you go in early. I would ask your doctor at your next visit to be sure.

[vthompson]

Hello busy ladies!! I was telling my DH about our roll call and he was laughing! Anyways, my appt went well. She said things look great and to keep up the good work. We talked a lot about the upcoming months. I will see her at 28 weeks, 32 weeks and then weekly for a non stress test. She said usually, if I am still pg by 37 then she will schedule either a c section or induction, depending on the babies' positions. I have to go for my sugar test anytime in the next 4 weeks. I have to pick a day so I can just get it over with. I scheduled all my appts until June 1st, that was crazy! The doc also stressed what an important time this is, until 32 weeks, so make sure we are all taking it easy ladies!!

So, I was frustrated today. DH and I always go out for St. Patty's day, all day and we have a blast. Obviously, that is not going to work this year. However, I did not want to give it up completely so we are going to have corn beef sandwiches after work. I always buy some corny St. Patty's shirt to wear. We stopped at Old Navy after the appt to see if I could just get a bigger size shirt to fit my tummy. It looked ridiculous. I actually started to cry because I couldn't find a shirt...I felt so ridiculous!

Lisa - It sounds like you were able to get a lot off your chest today and that is great! Try to not worry about DH, he will get over it! I am glad that your appt went well! I finally asked about the size of my tummy. The doc said I am measuring in at 28 weeks, which is 4 weeks ahead of what I am.

Terri - Great news on the appt. The babies are really growing! I really love Lenia is a name and I agree that you should name the babies whatever you want, who cares what others think! I do have to say that although people are very annoying about asking you what the names are, when you tell them you are keeping it a secret, you don't have to hear their insults!

Monica - I think that is really cool that the doctor emailed you back. Now you have someone to go to with your questions and such. I could tell that you were not yourself lately. Try to not worry, which is easier said that done, and get plenty of rest! We are all here for you!

Jason - As always, I love your posts!! Your wife is very lucky to have you, you seem like a wonderful husband! I was laughing about you referring the boys privates as junk!!

Sherri - You have not checked in yet today?

Has anyone noticed on the list we have going how many people have not posted in a very long time?

Talk to everyone later!!

Valerie

[TMoT]

Sorry I'm so late with my Roll Call (it's 1:45am!!!!). :-(( Had my DS (5 year old) home today with the SAME @#$% stomach flu that's been plaguing us for weeks! He had it horribly -- barfing, bad tummy cramps, diarrhea, the works. :-( I was so worried about him, I wasn't sleeping, eating, DRINKING properly myself -- and of course, it all made me very stressed. Contractions kept coming till I finally managed to get him to keep some medicine down and we both fell asleep. Whew. And, I've been so fatigued since, he and I have just slept on and off all day. Now, of course, he and dh are blissfully snoring away here on the bed and I'm Wide Awake! *sigh* Being addicted to The Thread (check!), just thought I'd check in -- of course!

Terri, "still pretty active at home" is probably an _understatement_ for you!!! With three kids and that tropical zoo paradise, you must really have your work cut out for you -- already! I am in awe!!! ...If i could "share" some of my "endowment," you'd be my preferred candidate!! lol (Or Lisa -- if you're really interested!!? I probably have enough for two!! 8-O) When you think about National Geographic, though, just imagine 40DDD flat pancakes! :eek: That's revolting -- *blech*! (Puts the "graphic" in "National Geo-graphic," doesn't it??!) lol

(Btw, Terri, I was thinking seriously about your animal 'problems' and thought maybe you should just take out some classifieds and find your pets _new_, loving families...??? With five kids, you'll be struggling to have enough attention to "go around" as it is -- without feeling guilty about your neglected pets on top! Your pets will still be happy in a new home, won't they? And their new owners will be happy, too! =Win-win-win!! ;-))

Terri (too!), I have NO idea about the c-section, but girl, if those babies are in good position and they come early, I think you should go for the natural delivery -- as long as your physical condition allows it!!! Why not??!? Were your other three pgs "un-assisted" births (what does that mean?! -- I know!)? If the twins are head down and they want to come out, just let 'em! Being your 4th/5th, they might come so fast you won't have time to choose anyway! (About your question itself, though, I have a feeling that the docs would share the same view. If all is going well, naturally, they would probably just deliver the babies as-is. Why perform a c-section then??) Well, enough of my .02...! ;-)

Glad to hear you're okay, Daniele. So glad you talked to dh about not over-extending yourself too. Your head is definitely in the right place -- wow! If we could just do something about these bodies to make them cooperate too now...! ;-)

Lisa, you were very brave too! Funny how pg can make us pretty bold (not to say "stupid") sometimes. I sometimes feel like my "pg arrogance" is going to get me killed crossing the streets! I think to myself "that's right, @#$hole, you BETTER stop!" (??!!) One of these days.... Anyways, I'm proud of you, Lisa!!!

Sheri, I was thinking the same about you. I have kept a LOT of things from my mom all these years, but right now, I am far from coating my speech in sugar for her. ('Course, she's 3000 miles away, so I don't have to converse with her often about these more practical pg-related things, unless I want to...!) Maybe a gentle heart-to-heart (even if it's emotional) with your mom might make some headway for both of you too? You never know why she's keeping such an arm's-length for the moment. Could be more to the story than meets the eye? Anyway, if you don't talk with her candidly (but gently), you may never know -- and she certainly will not know how _you're_ feeling. Just my humble opinion.....

Monica, nice to hear from you and BRAVO for making contact with that doc! *whew* Sometimes just a little information can provide loads of reassurance, don't you think??! :-) Looks like what he told you has given you a bit more of a handle on things too (esp with the advice about eating protein and resting)! Now we'll all just pray for the best -- for you and Heather too! -- and take each day as it comes!!!!!

I am wondering how Jill is doing these days though...????? Jill????????

About the Roll Call List: If you don't copy (re-copy and re-copy) the most recent post, some names will get lost. I can't do it now (it's late, as I wrote!), but maybe I'll take a look at this when I have more time and "fix" things.

Mommyof4at26... I love the names you chose! Very elegant and classical. REALLY nice! If/when I fix the Roll Call list, I'll add your details too...

Terri, I share your opinion about your sister - sorry! My (twin) sister can be a lot like that too -- +nothing+ positive to say and completely out of touch! (Her two kids -- one of whom is hers by birth -- are both in COLLEGE now!!) I just ignore her and do what I want -- as always!!! _Ursula_ for @#$'s sake!!!!!

Candy...37 is OLD???!!! ;-) I'm_39_ if that's any consolation! Strikes me that your nieces must be having babies pretty young though, no? Otoh, at least HALF of my nieces are still in diapers!!! (What can I say?! I guess our family is just full of late-bloomers -- me included!!) Joking aside, thanks to this thread (!), I feel like all my belly-aching (ar ar) with this pg is completely NORMAL and has nothing to do with my age (slick self-deception, eh?)! Otoh, when I got the FLU last week (aches and pains in every joint/muscle of my WHOLE body!), I really FELT my almost-4 decades! Today, my son's only flu-ache complaint was about his knee where he often gets growing pains. Go figure!!!!! :crazy:

Still waiting to hear from Jill and happy about the good doc visits...

Nighty-night!

(Oops! Our server is down, so I won't be able to post this till tomorrow. ...But who misses my blabbering, anyway?!? ;-))

[AndreaR]

A little late for role call, but I'm here. I just read everyone's posts for the day, and now I'm too tired to type! A lot seemed to happen today, but with mostly happy endings (dr's appts, MIL conversation, DH conversation). Glad to hear it. Good night!

Andrea

[qbanmom5]

Can I just tell you all that you are such great friends and people? That must be why we have been blessed with twins:throb: I have been feeling soooo emotional. Want to cry one minute then laugh histerically the next.

Sherry: My other 3 children were all vaginal deliveries. I have never had a c-section and I just want to leave it in Gods hands. I am open (no pun intended) to whichever method of delivery God has in mind and will be the best for these babies.

Valerie: I was just told that I will need those non stress tests 2x a week starting next month. UGh. I am 35 do you think its because of my age. you mentioned that you will have them 1x a week, are you younger or is it just up to the dr. I wonder?

Does anyone else get headaches? I have started getting them again. They had subsided in the last month or two. Also, the last week, I have noticed that when I take off my bra there is a tiny drop of milk on each cup. Does that happen to you? I don't remember that happening so soon with the other pgs.

Is anyone sleeping in a recliner yet? Last night I had a heck of a time getting comfy lying down. Thought maybe if I were upright I would sleep better.
Does walmart carry the tummy support belt? I need one desperately.

The girls at the drs. office told me that they have a woman carrying twins who is in her 39th week! She was in a wheelchair, granted, but is holding out and wants to have them naturally. My hats off to her.

Sorry about all the topic changes but you guys are my buds now, and I want to tell you everything I am thinking. I was very bummed that last night we went out to dinner and my DVR did not record American Idol. I don't know what happened, but I will watch clips tonight (hopefully). I love Chris myself, and I think Taylor has talent and charm. I also like little Kevin, so cute. My favorite girls are Katherine, Lisa ( is that her name the young girl that always sings stuff I've never heard of) and Ayla. Cool name, huh? Ive always been fond of Kayla and Layla but Ive never heard Ayla.

Anyway, talk to you all later. Sorry about the verbal diarrheah. How do you spell that anyway? Ta-Ta, Terri (btw my closest friends call me Ters)

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[davoswoman]

Candy...37 is OLD???!!! ;-) I'm_39_ if that's any consolation! Strikes me that your nieces must be having babies pretty young though, no? Otoh, at least HALF of my nieces are still in diapers!!! (What can I say?! I guess our family is just full of late-bloomers -- me included!!) Joking aside, thanks to this thread (!), I feel like all my belly-aching (ar ar) with this pg is completely NORMAL and has nothing to do with my age (slick self-deception, eh?)! Otoh, when I got the FLU last week (aches and pains in every joint/muscle of my WHOLE body!), I really FELT my almost-4 decades! Today, my son's only flu-ache complaint was about his knee where he often gets growing pains. Go figure!!!!! :crazy:



Sherry,
My sister is 8 years older than I am. The girls that are pg are 18, 21, 23 and a niece in law who is 25.
My sister started having kids at 18 and didn't stop until 8 years later. She has four girls and two boys!

[davoswoman]

She likes Ursula and Oliver for crying out loud.

To those of you with the large breasts, can I just say how envious I am? I have been a 34 B forever. I am still wearing the same bras, except that I am more comfortable in a 36 B. Will I ever fit into a C cup?????




Ursula!?!? I would definitely take Lenia before Ursula!!!!

And as for my breasts, (42F at the moment) you can have them!!!!!!!!!!

[TMoT]

Well, I -- obviously-- didn't get much sleep! :-( Couldn't fall asleep, and then when the fatigue set in, my back was aching and I just couldn't get comfortable -- of course!!!! :-( DS is home again today (just wanted to make sure he's had a "normal" day of eating before he goes back to school, and it's FRIDAY afterall!! :yippee: ) Hope I/we'll be able to squeeze in a nap eventually....

Terri, you are so sweet and obviously have such a big heart (witness your HUGE family!)!! :throb: What you said about why you/we've been blessed with twins was SO touching! And, isn't it the truth!!?!!! :'-) ... Btw, my usual question to myself when I'm "SO emotional" as you describe: When was the last time I ate some FISH/took my Omega-3 supplements??!?!!! 8-{ I've been pretty "rational" lately (but am I REALLY a good judge of that??!) -- except for a few, strange out-bursts (in _anger_, mostly)! *yikes* So, I think, on that score, I'm doing pretty okay. Still crying at the dog-food commercials, but what can one expect...??!? ;-)

Btw, what is this "stress test" stuff? Is that for pre-term labor??? If YOU'RE having them done, Terri, then I wonder why I'm NOT -- being SO MUCH OLDER than you! ;-)

Oh. I also get headaches on and off. Thought it might be related to not getting enough water, but I'm not sure about that. Then, there's the whole #@$% congestion issue. I swear I have a plugged nose EVERY day -- and often dry, bloody too! *ick* That's TMI -- even for me! Sorry!!!! With your allergies, dust AND pg, Terri, I'm not really surprised you're getting headaches too!! :-( Please take care of yourself - and take some Tylenol too, if you are really suffering!!!!!

Candy, you made me laugh about your nieces' ages! NO WONDER you're feeling old!!! :-P ;-) Just kidding! Your sister's situation is pretty exceptional though, I hope/suppose you realize that -- even with your pg brain! ;-)

Going in search of sleep. Check in with you all later!

[swineland]

Roll call:

Steph....check!:fyi:

[vthompson]

Roll Call: Valerie - Check!

Good Morning everyone! It seems as though we had some night owls yesterday posting! Well, I hope everyone is doing well!

Sherri - I really hope your son feels better. I cannot imagine how stressful that is on you!

Stress Test - The way the doctor explained it to me was that they hook up monitors and monitor the babies' heartbeats and if you are having contractions. I am not sure how they decide how often you need to go. Terri, you asked about age, I am 27. I am not sure if that has anything to do with it or not?

I will check back later!

Valerie

[Dad of twins]

Jason checking in!

Well took my wife up to her parents last night and when she waled in her mother told her to open the closet dorr to see what she had bought. When she opened it her sister was standing there. Talk bout cry! Then she started calling us all Bad names!:crazy: . She tought it was my idea but I didn't find out until the day before! They are very close even for sisters.
Not much elses new the wife having trouble sleeping! What's new there. I can sleep through bombs going off so sometimes she gets mad b/c I am sleeping and she is not.
I am glad that things are going well for you all now. Keep up the good work. I'll check back on you all later.

Jason
Nathan& Noha
(THE BOY'S)

[megzmom]

Heather-check!

Jason, That is so neat about suprising your wife! I can't stand when my husband can sleep too but for the last few nights he has been tossing more than me and never at the same time. I think I'd rather him sleep like a log as not to wake me even more.

Stuffy nose-I think I am joining the rest of you. Does anyone have stuffy ears? I feel like I am in a tunnel and I can hear my heartbeat in my ears. Think I have water in them.

Theme-Back to this. I originally picked with my sports fanatic husband a sports theme but then I saw Noah's ark and I thought how perfect. We are both Christians, having twins and its babyish. He is so upset. He said I "already had my chance" meaning I have a dd from a previous marriage. I replied that I will have sports for the rest of my life. HELP?

[swineland]

I was just laughing as I was reading all of our "roll call....CHECK!" posts. We are so silly.

:lol:

[Daniele'sTwins]

Roll Call: Daniele...Check!

Hi everyone! I am NOT working ANYWHERE today! I am actually at my mothers right now with nobody here! I came here because someone is coming in to clean my house!! That is right, my husband doesn't want me cleaning so he told me I could get a housekeeper! I decided to leave because I did not want to be lying on the couch while someone was there cleaning!

I did not sleep very good last night. I was up at 3:00am for the day! Then whenI was in the shower I felt like i couldn't breath at all, I thought I was going to pass out so I got out and drank some water and layed on my left side for a little while. I called my dh and he said that he thinks it is anxiety. I am going to take a nap and see how I feel after that. If i don't feel good i will call my doc.

Rachel...those were some great weightes for your babies!

Steph...I forgot to thank you the other day for your support during the meltdown I was having. I am trying to take it a lot easier now.

Sheri...I am sorry that your mom is not as helpful as your MIL. I know what it is like to want your mom when you are feeling down. I am 28 and my mom is EVERYTHING to me! I still call her when I don't feel good. But now that i am going to be a mom of Boys I am glad that you have a nice reletionship with your MIL, I hope to enjoy my DIL's someday! I don't really have a bond with my MIL, we are very different.

Lisa...I am NOT working today and now my husband is hiring more girls to work there so I don't have to feel guilty. I was laughing because a lot of them are "plastic" women. Although my husband does all that cosmetic surgery stuff I have to say I have never gotten anything done. I am not saying i am against Botox or anything but not yet anyway...lol! I am also so glad that you stuck up for yourself with your MIL. I do the same thing now with my MIL and SIL and let me tell you I think I shocked the **** out of them the first few times because I NEVER usually say anything. BUT I am no longer letting them sh*t on me anymore!
Oh yeah, and congrats on your great doc appointment! I am so happy that we have such good things going on in this thread!

Valerie...Thanks for your comments on the fake women. i talked to DH last night about one of the girls in particular. She is so snotty and he just LOVES her! I just feel like she is always trying to get another employee in trouble. She is just a snotty little thing but he doesn't know how I know that from just spending 3 hours with her. I told him that is called be a women with intuition!! When she left she said goodbye to me but wouldn't look me in the eye! I am sorry girls but as you know that is a RED FLAG! Eye contact is VERY important!
Also, glad to hear you also had a good appointment!

Ters...My info dissapeared too. As for naming your babies i have also learned that next time I am telling EVERYONE it is a secret! People can be so rude can't they! By the way when i was in High School there was a girl on the boys wrestling team named Ursula. LOL And isn't that the mean lady in Little Mermaid???
As for the c-section my doctor said that he won't sceduale one with me before 38 weeks but chances are I will go before then. he said when I am in labor he will meet me at the hospital and do the section.

Ters & Lisa...OK, no I don't like Kevin too much I am so sorry. Ace is adorable but he SOOO knows it. I really love Chris. I think I have mentioned that before. I also really like Taylor too. I love his individuality! I laughed when i saw Buckey and his twin brother Rockey! I could just imagine naming my boys Buckey and Rockey!:rotflmbo:

Monica...I am so sorry you have that bad heartburn. I had it for two days straight last week but I haven't had it since. Iguess i am very lucky! I hope you feel better soon.

Jason...You seem to be a great husband! Keep up the great work Ia m sure your wife appreciates all you do! It is so nice that you are so into this pregnancy too!

Sherry...How is your son feeling? I hope he is feeling better! That is just terrible how this keeps going around and around!

Candy...DID YOU SAY 42F!!!!!!!! Oh my GOD! I was always a 32A until the past year I started wearing a 32B. Now I am wearing 34C. I like the C myself. I am hoping to keep it after the pregnancy! LOL

Heather...I am a BIG sports fan myself but I agree that they have the rest of their lives to be little sports finatics. As infants I LOVE LOVE the Noah's Ark theme! Just remind your husband that this really doesn't last long in the room and as soon as they are out of the crib they will get Sports comforters for their "Big Boy Beds". I hope this helps.

Well, I am off to rest but I will be back to check in because if not I have way too much reading and typing to do all at once! LOL

[mommyof4at26]

hi gals, roll call rachel check lol, i think that is the cutest thing, i have a question,does it feel like days go by slow or fast for you all? i feel like mine are going by sloooooooowwwwww. i am getting so anxious. danielle- i know how you feel about the snotty chic at your hubbys shop, my husband is a gm at a jimmy johns gourmet sandwiches, and there is a chic there i cannot stand, maybe some day ill explain. this forum is the highlight of the day, i am a stay at home mom, my husband wants me too stay home, and thats cool,but i really miss working. my 6 yr old goes to kindergarten full time its called kplus, and my youngest is 41/2 she turns 5 next month, she goes to preschool on tuesdaqys and thursdays for 3 hours in the afternoon, so i stay home and watch soaps and clean we also have 2 cats, so i am pretty lonely during the day he works from 6am to 4pm, i also wanted to say to all you gals that are still working you are very strong women, idont think i am strong enough to work right now all i do is cry and eat i have had alot of problems with moving around and standing and sitting and sleeping, so far im not dialated but i felt like i was thats how sore i am. i got my results back from the gd test i passed:clap: i hope you all are doing well

[EBTwinz]

Hello everyone!! I just finished my lunch and decided I should catch up on the posts. The weather is so nice here today! It gives me spring fever!

Sheri: Thanks for saying you are proud of me. I will add you to my list of personal cheerleaders! :yippee: I was proud of myself, too. I normally just let this stuff go until it bottles up inside and I flip out on my dh. But, I figured I better just confront her and get it over with. I still haven't heard from her since that conversation, nor has my dh. Oh well, I don't care if she is mad. I was honest, open, and very nice when I spoke to her. I even cried a little bit. I hope she feels silly now for thinking or saying those things about me. I was telling my mom, who never says a bad word about anyone, and my mom was fired up. She told me that my dh's family loves to create drama. I thought that was funny, coming from my sweet Catholic mother.

Ters: Great job on the babies weights! I think mine were about the same as yours at 24 weeks. Keep up the great work! :clap: As for your c-sec question, I am sorry, but I don't know the answer. Also, you said you were a social worker, that is what I do so I totally relate to you about the stress! I work w/ children and adolescents w/ mental health disorders. My favorites are the kids w/ autism, they are so sweet! I get headaches on occassion, but not too often. I am not sleeping in a recliner, yet. If I sit in one, it hurts my back. My most comfy position is on my side. And leaky boobs? Check! I notice that I have dried white stuff around my nipples at night. NOt a lot and it's not dripping or anything. sorry, TMI!

Valerie: My doc told me the same thing about hitting 28 weeks, then 32. He told me he is happy w/ anything after 32 weeks. He said we are aiming for 36. I told him I am aiming for 38. He said that he would be VERY happy w/ 38. So, we'll see what happens. Sorry you can't go out on St. Patty's Day. I used to go out all day, too. I am not Irish but I like to drink like I am Irish! LOL!! And I noticed the same thing about the list of people that used to post. I hope they are all okay. Speaking of that, Jill... Where are you?? We haven't heard from you in a couple days!

Sherry: Now you are starting to worry me! Please take it easy! I hope your son is better and I hope you are getting help/rest! Now it's my turn to lecture you, drink that water!!! :spitwater

Jason: Cute story about your wife. (or dw.. ha ha). That is so sweet that her sister surprised her.

Heather: Stuffy ears? Check! I noticed that I am always cleaning them out. Maybe it has something to do w/ the congestion. As for the nursery, not sure what to tell you. My dh is a huge sports fan, too. He wanted to do a sports theme but I got him to decide on a more neutral theme (baby blue, yellow, and white patchwork quilts) but I did allow the soccer ball, basketball, and football pillows. Oh, and we have Penn State mobiles. They play the fight song... Go figure! It's a good thing I graduated from there, too! Can you do the Noah's ark theme, but incorporate sports into it somehow? Or go for neutral colors and do both animals and sports? That way, you are both happy w/ the room.

Steph: I love the roll call too! LOL!

Daniele: I am glad you are taking it easy today. You had me worried. As for your symptoms, I think it is anxiety. I am the queen of anxiety. I have had my share of panic attacks. I also get the feeling like I can't breathe. It's part of the anxiety attacks. Just take it easy and rest. Sometimes the attacks happen when you are doing nothing at all. You are probably just getting overwhelmed. Try to keep your mind occupied so you are constantly thinking about something. And take a warm bath and take deep breathes. The feeling will pass, I promise. As for American Idol, I can't believe that Gideon guy left! I thought it would be Bucky, for sure. I was laughing at their names, too. He only scored points w/ me b/c he is a twin, that is about it. I love Ace! And, yes, he knows he's hot! My work has an AI poll every year. We make a huge deal out of it. We had a little meeting today at lunch to go over the new rules for this year and my co-worker and I made signs that said, "I love Ace" then we printed his pic off the computer. Yes, we are dorks. But, it was funny. The finale will probably be when we are in labor, but I told my co-workers that I will make sure I have a TV in the delivery room and will call in my vote the next day! LOL!!

Well, I am off to work. I have done nothing today. I just love Friday's!!
~Lisa

[AndreaR]

AndreaR: here!

Happy Friday! I don't work on Fridays, so it's my favorite day of the week. I get so much done!

Jason - your wife's surprise must have been wonderful! Of course, the tears came flooding when I read your post. I am right there with Sherry, crying at everything, sad or happy. And I get a little annoyed at my DH when I am tossing and turning all night and he's snoring away.

Heather - I agree with Daniele about doing Noah's Ark now and sports themes later. You were right when you told your DH that they'll have the rest of their lives to be sports fans. They're only going to babies for a short time. Good luck!!

Danielle - I am so glad to hear that you and your DH worked things out regarding your work load. You sounded so stressed out before.

I go to the doctor on Monday. I am seeing both of my doctors and having a battery of tests. I guess from here on out, I'll be having these tests, including a non-stress test, every two weeks. I'm not exactly sure what the other tests are. I will let you know.

I too have a stuffy nose, dry, blood, etc. gross, gross, gross. The things we endure for these little angels.

Since everyone seems to be sharing their age, and since I've already shared my bra size, I too am 39.

And whoever wants my big boobs, you can have them, but you'll probably have to fight with my DH...

Andrea

ps. tomorrow i'll be in double digits. wow!!

[Daniele'sTwins]

Andrea...If big boobs hurt your back like a big belly I would rather pass now! i always wanted some big ones but now i know about back pain!!!

My doctor has not mentioned stress tests at all! I will ask him at my appointment next time.

Lisa...I KNOW!!! I really like Gedeon too! i love a big smile. I can't believe that Bucky Boy got more votes!
Leaky boobs...not yet! Should I be jealous??

Rachel...I am very lucky in the not being bored department. I have a very good friend who is a stay at home mom two streets away. She has a little girl and in about two weeks she will have another little girl. Also another friend of mine is pregnant with me that is due two weeks before me. She is quiting herjob on March 18th so I will have her to play with too! BUT I will also REST A LOT! I promise!

Question...does it hurt you guys just to stand up? It hurts when I am sitting down to get up and even MORE when I am laying down! It is a BIG project getting up to pee in the night.

[EBTwinz]

Rachel: I am still working, so my days go by pretty fast. Sometimes, I forget what the date is and am amazed that we are already into March. But, if I am home from work one day, I feel like the day drags on. I have no one to talk to when I am home, either, except my cat. Most of my family and close friends are on the other side of the state. So it can be pretty lonely over here. Maybe if you started a hobby... scrapbooking? Or you can just chat with us all day! :)

Andrea: Stuffy nose, blood, dry? Check! And since we are sharing ages, I am 28. As for the big boobs, I was always small chested until my pregnancy. I may be into a 34C. But, I know that won't last. My dh claims there is some type of shot you can take to keep your boobs big. No thanks! I like them small. Sorry your back hurts. Mine is killing me from the weight of the babies, I can only imagine the weight of the boobs, too!

Daniele: Hurts to stand up? Check! (Sorry, I am having too much fun w/ the check thing). But, I get pains in my round ligament area as well as my crotch. It's very painful at times. You and I are only a week apart, and mine really started to hurt last week. So, maybe it's just the stage of the pregnancy.

[davoswoman]

Roll Call: Candy, check!

Danielle - yes, I said 42F and I don't think I am done. My breasts have been hurting again. I really hope that doesn't mean they are growing more!!! I would kill to be in a C cup!!

Stuffiness - oh, yes! Constantly and off and on I get the ear thing happening as well. I have actually had all out bloody noses a couple of times.

NonStress Test - I start mine twice a week at 32 weeks. Assuming nothing happens before then. I think it just depends on the doctor. I don't think it has to do with age just that because there are two babies they don't have as much room. What they do is hook you up to a monitor for the heartbeats. You then punch a button that marks when you feel movement and that corresponds with the heartbeat. They are looking to see rises and falls in heart rate when the babies move. I think they are supposed to go up slightly when they move. If they don't, they start to worry that the babies are getting "stressed" and they need to watch them closer and possibly take them earlier than planned.

OB - I see mine for my regular visit on Tuesday and then start going every two weeks. I also talke to a nurse yesterday and she gave me a prescription for Protonix. I am so glad. I could not take the acid reflux any more. I was practically aspirating bile in my sleep. TMI but I am not kidding. I would wake up choking on it! I also struggle with constipation big time and all those tums weren't helping. Too much calcium makes constipation worse.

Okay, Jason, close your ears - are any of you fighting a lot with your hubbies? He is just driving me crazy lately. He is depressed or something and just being a jerk lately. We are Christians as well and he decided to fast yesterday (he says in support of me and because of other things he was praying about). Anyway, he was only fasting until dinner. I made a new bean recipe and for some reason it didn't get done. The beans just weren't cooking. Well at about 6:30 I told him we just need to run out and get something and have the beans tomorrow. You would think the world was coming to an end. He gets all mopey and weird. He says he doesn't understand why I think the beans should be done in two hours and why didn't I have them simmering all day. I almost lost it. First I wasn't home all day. Half the day I was at the doctor. Second, I soaked the beans and they shouldn't have taken that long, third I was going by the recipe. Forgive ME!
He has been like this off and on for weeks. I don't know if he is just stressed about having twins or if I am just over sensitive but there are times when I think I just need to move in with my girlfriend who just gave birth and let our husbands live together for a while! AAAARRRGGGHHH!!

Well, I need to do some house cleaning. I just want to go take a nap but I really need to vacuum up all the cat hair. I have four cats and the hair just drives me nuts! I need to put the beans back on so they can simmer for a few more hours. Oh and that said, he was also upset because I didn't make them the USUAL way of just a ham bone. I made a new recipe! God forbid!

I finished the baby afghan for the first niece who is due in April. Her shower is tomorrow. Got it done just in time! I have to start the next one this weekend. I have two more to get done by July and then I still need to make one more for myself! Good thing I'm not getting carpel tunnel while pregnant too! I also bought flannel for receiving blankets and need to sew those too. They are for me though so I have some time and they only take a few mintes each. As for a nursery theme, I really don't have one. I just have mint green walls (we painted it neutral before I was even pg) and then I have pastel colors with bears on them on the crib. I have two cribs and they don't match. One is in our bedroom now though. I just put one at the end of the bed and they will use that until they are ready to be in the nursery full time.
I bought a rocker/recliner for the nursery but have it in the living room right now. I am actually thinking of leaving it there. I think it would be nice to be able to watch tv while I'm nursing instead of staring at the wall. I think I try and find a plain wooden rocker for the nursery at a yard sale or something.

Wow, this was a long one. Hope you all have a great day. Get some rest. Oh, and BTW, finding out the age of many of you has made me feel better. I thought you all were in your twenties and I was the old woman!:crazy:

[vthompson]

Daniele - I have a huge problem getting up, especially if I am laying down. My DH laughs at how funny I look trying to get up. Everything just seems to ache. You sound so much better today then you have! I am so happy that you are not working. However, I am VERY jealous that you have someone coming over to clean your house!!! :) That would be a great gift to give someone who is pg, a cleaning lady! I have similar breathing problems. Although it is very scary and annoying, they do eventually go away after a little while. I also find that taking really deep breaths helps.

Andrea - Good luck at your doctor's on Monday!! Let us know what tests they are giving you.

Lisa - I think that is too cute that you have Penn State mobiles!! You will need to take a picture of those so I can show them to our Penn State friends! I was actually just talking with my DH about Penn State yesterday. I think I told you that every year we go down for a game, usually in October. Well, we were talking about whether we would go this year or not and decided to play it by ear. However, I thought that if we did go, we would probably go for one night and have my mom watch the twins. Then I started thinking, how will I be able to do things like that if I am breastfeeding? Won't I have to stop periodically through the day to pump? I am definitely not going in those gross porta potties while we tailgate (lol) :rotflmbo: It just got me thinking I guess . . . however, if we do go, we will definitely have to meet up if you go to the same game!

Mommyof4at26 - Congrats on the GD test results!! You may be lonely now, but I am sure in a few months, you will not be!! :crazy:

Megzmom - That is hard one with the theme. I do agree that I like baby-like themes and colors better. Maybe you could compromise like Lisa did and put a few things in the room related to sports.

Jason - That is so great that your wife was surprised!! She is probably so happy to see her sister!!

Jill - Yes, where are you??????????

Check back later!
Valerie

[vthompson]

BTW, stuffy nose, gross bloody chunks...Check, Check, Check

Leaky boobs . . . no check, yet anyway!!!

Candy - Thanks for the info about the stress test, I knew a little bit, but not that much about it! As for vacuuming, remember, if you are tired, you need to rest! Be careful! I think the DH thing is normal! Our hormones levels are high and I am sure they are also feeling overwhelmed, so I would think that being annoyed with each other is expected. However, I would have also been very aggravated if my DH acted like that, especially if I cooked dinner for him! I was laughing when you told Jason to close his ears!! Maybe he can give some better perspective from the guys view. Have you tried to tell your DH any of this? I know they have feelings, too, but I think since we are pg, we are the only ones that are allowed to have issues (lol) :rotflmbo: There is definitely not enough room in our homes for 2 people to be acting like this!!

[Dad of twins]

Hello again ladies!
I am glad that things are going well. The wife was really suprised. Now here come the funny part. My SIL called and asked me that day to bring up clothes for her b/c her luggage got lost in the flight. So here I am going through the wife's clothes picking out underwear and other clothes for my SIL. Putting them in a bag and sneeking them in the car so the wife does not see them! It felt like I was doing a panty raid on my own wife's drawer! All I was missing was the black mask LOL!!!
Andrea: I will take those big boobs off your hands:crazy: I don't really know how you woman do it. They have to hurt.

I wish I had someone to come in and clean our house. About the name thing. We are glad that we told everyone early b/c there were a few couples that were going to name their children the same names and by us telling everyone early they had to change their names:D I know it sound selfish but it took us forever to decide on names. They are hard to come by!

Ok Candy ny hears are shut!! What did you say? Can't hear ya!

ok got to go talk to you soon
JASON & the boy's

[sheriba]

Sheri's here - check!

Sorry so late, this is my second time writing - I hit my mouse and vola, all gone! Crapola.......... also we were at the dr all morning for wk 27 and sono. Drum roll please.........

Sono: PERFECT! They are BOTH 2lb 6oz which is right on track for 27 wk! Their heart beats are 154 & 152 and they are still a boy and girl! Wheweoo! And nothing weird about my cervix at this time either. Oh, they are both head down but my dr said it doesn't matter at this point, they can still move all around!

Dr Ck: I gained 3#, now a total of 27#. I measured 38cm and 2 wks ago I was at 31! Crazy changes but all good. The only thing is that my heartrate is a bit high, 138/83 so he wanted us to get a cuff and check it 2x/day and report back the results in 2 wks when I go back. Oh ya, they didn't do the glucose test, it will be in 2 more weeks....crap I could have the girlscout cookies last night! :-(

Boobs - I too have some dry white stuff at the end of the nipples but nothing liquid. My boobs have always been big, so this has been a real joy - growing even more! Hee.

Age - I think I will the oldness category! I am 44 but I swear no one can tell my age and I certainly don't act it! My hubby is 38 and he too is a youngster at heart. We hope that our wisdom is more important that physical age down the road! :cool:

Happy Friday to all & wanted to let you know that on the weekends I try not to log on because if I do, then I will work and that just isn't right!!
So, have a great weekend everyone and hang in there!

Sheri

[EBTwinz]

Valerie: that would be so cool to meet at a PSU game. We usually try to go to most of the home games, but I don't see that happening this year. I want to go to at least one game next season. I think my DH wants to go to the Michigan game. I will definitely take pics of the mobiles and post them. They are kinda scary, the nittany lions have fangs!

[mommyof4at26]

has anyone started leaking milk yet? i did i noticed today. im only 24 weeks along is that unusual?

[davoswoman]

has anyone started leaking milk yet? i did i noticed today. im only 24 weeks along is that unusual?

I am not leaking but I did notice I am getting some hard spots on my breasts like I have milk coming in or something. Hmmm.

[vthompson]

Candy and Mommyof4at26 - I noticed the same thing; hard spots on my breasts, I just noticed it yesterday. However, I have not had the leaking yet.

Sheri - that is great about your appt. It sounds like everyone is doing really well! Keep up the good work! :clap:

[megzmom]

Jason - you are hilarious. You definately add humor to our poor aching lives

Theme, again-First of all I have to admit in the scheme of things it is really dumb that I am putting up a fight, I know it but don't tell that to this grumpy prego (I might forget anyways). But.... I did try to compromise twice 1-I told dh that I would PROMISe to change the rooms to sports, trains, dinos what ever, when they moved to toddler beds-he still said he didn't like it 2-I said okay everything is blue around the room except one crib has Noah's ark and one has sports.

I am being so childish I know but I can't help myself...I am thinking that the baby is going to be wearing all the sports outfits and boys stuff so much. Plus aren't women supossed to care more about the decor. okay someone tell me to give in a suck it up :)

When it comes down to it I know this is really really silly. What really matters is the health of the babies but I feel like there can definatley be a compromise and I am really angry that its dh way or none.

I suffered with sports with my brother and father my whole life and both my ex and dh are sports finatics.

thanks for listening....

boobs- before my first pg I was tiny and so were they 32A, then I got bigger and so did they 36B, now I am growing out of my C!!!!!!!! DH and I are loving it. My dd is so observant. She said mommy, they are dark black (really brown) and sinking!!!!!!!! Don't really like the truth of the comment but I thought her reaction was so precious.

have a great weekend girls. I have teacher work day on Monday - no students yeah me!!!!!!!! So I will be posting like crazy on Monday :)

[AndreaR]

Candy - be careful vacuuming and cleaning too much! You gotta take it easy. And I'm sorry to hear about the beans & your husband. It sounds to me like he might be getting really nervous about the babies coming? I applaud you for cooking at all. By the time I get home from work, I am way too tired to stand in the kitchen and make dinner. Plus the smell of almost everything still makes me gag. I hope you feel a little better getting things off your chest. I think it's wonderful that we have this place to do that.

I feel very, very lucky and blessed, because my DH has been nothing but wonderful this whole time. For the first time in our nine year relationship, we hardly fight at all, and we're communicating better than ever. I think it must be him, because lord knows I'm a hormonal maniac. He's also taken over so much of the household stuff (laundry, food shopping, etc.), I am just so grateful. I tell him every day, but it never seems enough.

Daniele - I'm sorry to hear about your pain getting up. While it is very difficult for me to get up, I don't feel any pain. Sometimes at night when I get up my feet get all tingly, but that is really it. Where does it hurt exactly? When you are in bed, do you roll over to your side and push yourself up with your arms? That seems to work for me.

Sheri - great news about the weights and babies' heart rate! I hope that your high blood pressure doesn't last. That is a little scary. Keep us posted.

Leaky boobs - NO check...I feel left out.

Andrea

[AndreaR]

Heather - I don't think you're being selfish about the room decor, and I applaud you for trying to compromise. It's more than I would do.

[mmzill]

Monica - check

I'll post more later. My dh doens't work on Fridays so I've not been on here much today, but it looks like I'll have lots of catching up to do later!!! Have a great weekend everyone!

[vthompson]

Heather - I don't think you are being selfish at all. The nursery is very important to us mommies!! However, I don't know what advice to give you since your DH is not willing to compromise. Could you possibly find a sports theme that is more baby like...such as bears playing sports or something like that?

Andrea - My DH has been the same way. I truly don't know how I would be doing all of this without him. I also feel like telling him how much I appreciate it is just not enough...however, he always tells me that what I am doing is nothing in comparison to what he is doing. That always makes me feel good!! (sorry to sound so cheesy).

Valerie

[Daniele'sTwins]

Hi everyone...I am on my way to dinner with DH but I just wanted to make a qick post to catch up a little.

Lisa and Andrea...I get pain down in my vagina area so bad when I sit up from laying down, stand up from sitting or when I walk. I wonder if I have those vula vericose veins.

Candy...I was thinking about your husband being grumpy and i just wanted to let you know my husband is a BIT*H when he hasn't eaten. Tell him if ihe is going to fast and be a good christian then he should be a good christian husband to you too! LOL

Valerie...I AM doing a lot better thanks and I am breathing fine now.

Sheri...2lbs 6 oz!!!! WOW:clap: :clap: That is amazing! CONGRATS on a great appointment!

Lisa...I was laughing so hard when you wrote that your mobiles had fangs! :rotflmbo:

Heather... I am still thinking about your situation. How about taking a poll with friends and family of which one they like better. It is funny to me because I never even gave my DH an opption on bedding...lol Also, I am a BIG Red Sox fan and of course my husband likes the Yankees because he is from NJ but all the clothes and stuff for the boys are Red Sox because I am carrying these babies!!

Off to dinner! I will check back later!

[qbanmom5]

Roll Call: Terri, Check!

All is well over here. I am not good about remembering who wrote what, and my kids are always getting ahold of the paper and pens by the computer so note taking is out. Unless I get up which leads me to the first response, yes, getting up is a killer for me. My legs ache and as soon as I get up those varicose vulvar veins swell up like balloons. I bet that is what you have Daniele. You probably can't see them ( I haven;t been able to see that area for months) but maybe you can feel them. It just feels like swelling on one or both sides.

As for the boobs, I am not totally leaking per se, but I do see a little spot inside my bra. The other day I wasnt wearing one (they are still a B for pete's sake) and I got a little drop on my t-shirt.

How are you all shaving your "area"? Or are you shaving at all? I took a mirror a few weeks ago and tried to groom up but it was a small mirror and I got a headache when I was done. I don't think I will be doing that again. I can't really do my legs either. I am not a waxing fan, and I don't want to go anywhere to have it done. I would ask DH but he just says that if its o.k. for him no one else should care and he doesn't really think its important. I am going to look like a baboon by the time I deliver.

I haven't gone in for my GD test. I am 24 weeks and a few days so I think I can wait until Monday, right? Something else seems to come up when I decide I am going to do it. Today it was a mini blizzard and we are expecting snow. It is exciting because I am in Southern Ca. and don't get snow that often where I live. What a perfect excuse to curl up on the couch and do nothing.... Most of the time I feel guilty doing that. I think it was Daniele that said you had to go out cause you felt guilty laying around while the cleaning lady was cleaning your house. I am the same way. Except I don't have a cleaning lady but if I did i would probably have to go out too.

I have been very bad about my water. This past week I am lucky if I drink 32 ounces a day. I don't know what is up but it makes me so full and I am just making up excuses to not drink it. Shame on me. I am going to get a glass now. I imagine it is now more important than ever!:spitwater

Thanks for the info on the non stress tests. What if they aren't moving? Do i stay until they move? Are they looking for movement in general or movement during contractions? Sherry I would ask your Dr. about it. If we are all having it done, it seems you should too.

Sorry about the mopy and sad DH's. Mine has his moments. Most of the time he is wonderful but he is still kind of in denial when we talk about the twins. He is sympathetic to my aches and ailments, but its like if I were carrying a watermelon or something. He gets a little impatient when we are talking about names, or making arrangements to accomodate them in our room. Its like he can't really plan for them because he doesn't have them here yet. I keep telling him that by the time they are here it will be a little late to start scrambling. I have gotten used to his way of being though. it's been 10 years (i almost forgot it will be 11 years on the 19th of this month) and 3 kids. It used to drive me nuts but now I know its just his style.

Talk to you all later, I am going to lie down. Even sitting is making my tailbone and vv (vulvar veins) ache. Love you all, and I got a warm feeling that a few of you called me Ters:yippee:
Get lots of rest,
Ters

[TMoT]

Sherry - erm. Check, again!
I am up because (close your ears again Jason!), dh and I had a quarrel -- so much for good, stoic me! -- and I am weepy and he's SLEEPING, of course!!! I came to hide out in my ds's bedroom and play on the internet/take my mind off things.... Don't know if it was me being emotional (never!) or what, but the discussion about "reorganizing the house to accommodate the new babies" came up, and we exchanged words, and now here I am... I just felt bad because he's not as enthusiastic about _this_ project as he is about all his other pet projects. For example, there's a big horror film festival (!!) going on in Brussels right now, and he's gone to all the trouble of reviewing ALL the films and putting the ones he wants to see, with the URLS/critiques, etc., in our online calendars, etc. -- which took a huge load of time and energy that he willingly spent!!! _But_ he hasn't lifted a finger when it comes to measuring rooms, picking out new furniture, etc. for the babies!!!!! :-((( He says he's "thinking about it," and claims that I'm being "too critical" of him, but I just can't help feeling let down by this... :-((( Well, I'm sure I'll get over it, and it already feels better to get things off my chest (wish I could get MORE off there, I tell ya!)...! Whew.

Thing is, my dh is an angel -- truly. He just has his own way of going about things. I tell him "it's not your fault; it's just the way you are" !!! (?!!) He says he'll get that tatooed on his chest. LoL Poor thing. Let's think about this... I realized when I was reading Candy's post that our sweet DHs are going through a LOT too -- and that "sympathy pain" can also be emotional, I suppose. They're losing a lot of the attention we used to give them (already!!), and it's only going to get "worse"... That's a BIG adjustment!!! In a weak moment this evening, I told my dh that I was getting discouraged and asked him how I was going "to do" _this_ (meaning the REST of this pg!)... First, he said, "you'll take it one day at a time. And, you've got ME!!" The next time I asked the same thing AGAIN(!), he said "Shall we just cancel everything then and return to our usual mayhem??!" Then, he added, "I MISS our usual mayhem!!" It was funny when he said it (being light-hearted and ironic, I suppose), but I think there was also a note of truth/seriousness in what he said afterwards. This pg and our babies is going to be a BIG ADJUSTMENT for _all_ of us -- our sweet dhs included! (Okay, Jason, you can open your ears now!) So, maybe we need to cut them some slack sometimes too -- just like they're obviously doing for -us-!! :'-)

Well. Whew. That was a load off. I even feel sorry for my honey now. I think I'll go crawl in next to him and go to sleep. I might even give him a kiss on the cheek, even though he won't notice!!!! 8o)

Sorry I can't respond to all the posts now, but I did want to let you all know that my ds is better (whew), and I hope we'll have a more "normal" weekend coming up. NICE about the surprise for Jason's dw (?!!), and CHECK for the ucky nose stuff!!! *grmbl*

[teresa67]

Sherry,

You've got a heart of gold, and I mean that. I hope your husband realizes what a good women he has.

~Teresa

[vthompson]

Sherry - I don't blame you at all for feeling let down. You want to make sure everything is in order and that is perfectly normal! I give a lot of credit for trying to see things from his side, too. You are very good at that! Maybe he will think about how you feel and start to do some things. If not, after the anger is gone, maybe the two of you can sit down and talk about it. I wish you luck!! Hang in there!


Ters - It is very ironic that you talked about shaving. I was thinking of bringing it up on the board. I do not shave, but I trim up, if you know what I mean. It seems like it is out of control lately and it is driving me crazy. I cannot see down there at all and I tried a few weeks ago to fix it up, but it was too hard. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas. I asked DH to do it once and he said that was fine, but I guess I still feel kind of strange actually having him do it. As for shaving legs, that is becoming close to impossible...

Well, I am exhausted so I am going to bed!

Valerie

[vthompson]

Hello Everone...I'm new to this Twin Board...I've actually never been on one of these forums before...so any tips would be appreciated! I found out in January that I'm having twins... a girl and boy. The girl is one ounce larger than the boy right now. (She's baby A) I'm scheduled for another ultrasound on Tuesday (4 days from now) - I'm currently 25 weeks 5 days today...and I look like I'm 8 months! Three weeks ago the babies weighed 1 lb 7oz and 1 lb 6oz. I'm excited to see what they weigh on Tuesday. I'm getting level II ultrasounds every three weeks right now, and still seeing my OB/GYN...

I've discovered turning over in my sleep to be a challenge already!

Anyone else having numbness around their belly button? The nurse says it's just the skin streching, but it certainly seems weird...

Like I said, I'm new to this and hope I'm doing this correctly!!


Welcome to the board!! It is great to have you on board! I have not had the numbness around my belly button, but that has to be a weird feeling. We do not have any rules here, so don't worry about not doing it correctly!! Make sure you check back often!

Valerie

[twinsmakethree]

Andrea, check

sorry i cant respond to everyone right now I got in late and I am beat i just wanted to respond quickly to the shaving thing here's what I did

1. I tried to use a mirror I got most off the first time the second time i tried to do the same thing and cut myself ( although it might be because im left handed sometimes im totally uncoordinated!

2. I got my husband to do it, its cute the first time, but then he kept thinking it should lead to other things so after awhile I got fed up with him too

well this is my two cents, hope everyone have a good night Ill try to sleep good in between the tossing and turning

Andrea

[qbanmom5]

Hi, Sherry: Sorry you are having a rough time right now. It is so funny but when you posted you probably hadn't read my post about DH. It is almost the same thing as far as them not getting as into it as we feel they need to be. I am sure it will all subside but I know right now you must be hurt and I am sorry.

Val: Lets wait and see what some of the others suggest as far as our grooming.

Im off for now, Ters

[Tiny Blessings]

Tina: Very late for roll call!

Hey everyone. It's been such a busy week that I haven't had time to check in. It took me hours to get caught back up again! Glad to hear that, despite some emotional ups and downs on our prego rollercoaster ride, things seem to be moving along in the right direction with everyone keeping those little ones in.

Well, today I finally worked up the nerve to go in and talk to my boss about working from home. I had an idea it would be fine with him, but had been postponing this conversation for the past 4-6 weeks partly becasue I didn't want to admit to myself that I just couldn't do it all at work anymore. As I suspected, he was fine and smiled and said "go for it" anytime I feel I need to work from home. I suggested working in the AM at the office and in the afternoon at home and some days I may need to work from home exclusively. He was fine....PHEW...big relief. I am trying to ward off a mandatory staty at home order from the DR, which has been coming. My nurse called me on Monday and eluded to this as my swelling and carpal tunnel syndrome has gotten so bad that I can only type or write a few words without pain/numbness halfway up my arms. I gotta get back to bed....needed a bowl of cereal at 2am and my eyes are heavy....

I go back to the DR. for a checkup on Tuesday afternoon. YIPPEE>..it's been almost 3 weeks since I've seen the boys and I can't wait to see them again!
I will try to post tomorrow with my little list of responses....Take good care everyone!

Tina
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[Tiny Blessings]

Tina: Very late for roll call!

Hey everyone. It's been such a busy week that I haven't had time to check in. It took me hours to get caught back up again! Glad to hear that, despite some emotional ups and downs on our prego rollercoaster ride, things seem to be moving along in the right direction with everyone keeping those little ones in.

Well, today I finally worked up the nerve to go in and talk to my boss about working from home. I had an idea it would be fine with him, but had been postponing this conversation for the past 4-6 weeks partly becasue I didn't want to admit to myself that I just couldn't do it all at work anymore. As I suspected, he was fine and smiled and said "go for it" anytime I feel I need to work from home. I suggested working in the AM at the office and in the afternoon at home and some days I may need to work from home exclusively. He was fine....PHEW...big relief. I am trying to ward off a mandatory staty at home order from the DR, which has been coming. My nurse called me on Monday and eluded to this as my swelling and carpal tunnel syndrome has gotten so bad that I can only type or write a few words without pain/numbness halfway up my arms. I gotta get back to bed....needed a bowl of cereal at 2am and my eyes are heavy....

I go back to the DR. for a checkup on Tuesday afternoon. YIPPEE>..it's been almost 3 weeks since I've seen the boys and I can't wait to see them again!
I will try to post tomorrow with my little list of responses....Take good care everyone!

Tina

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[davoswoman]

I gotta get back to bed....needed a bowl of cereal at 2am and my eyes are heavy....



Glad your boss was so easy going about being at home. I can't imagine the carpel tunnel problem! I had some in my left hand years ago but never that bad. I broke my wrist about three years ago and had pins put in. They did a carpel tunnel release when they did the surgery, thank goodness.

Had to laugh. Here it is 3am in MO and I am up to eat a bowl of cereal!!!:rotflmbo:

[davoswoman]

Hello Everone...I'm new to this Twin Board...I've actually never been on one of these forums before...so any tips would be appreciated! I found out in January that I'm having twins... a girl and boy. The girl is one ounce larger than the boy right now. (She's baby A) I'm scheduled for another ultrasound on Tuesday (4 days from now) - I'm currently 25 weeks 5 days today...and I look like I'm 8 months! Three weeks ago the babies weighed 1 lb 7oz and 1 lb 6oz. I'm excited to see what they weigh on Tuesday. I'm getting level II ultrasounds every three weeks right now, and still seeing my OB/GYN...

I've discovered turning over in my sleep to be a challenge already!

Anyone else having numbness around their belly button? The nurse says it's just the skin streching, but it certainly seems weird...

Like I said, I'm new to this and hope I'm doing this correctly!!


Hi and Welcome!

You obviously did this right! As for numbness around my belly button, no I don't have that. Have you ever had any laproscopic surgery through your belly button? That could cause that. I wouldn't worry about it though.

Glad you could join us. Your babies are obviously doing great in the weight department. I have no idea how mine are, wish they would give me another ultrasound!

[davoswoman]

Thanks for the info on the non stress tests. What if they aren't moving? Do i stay until they move? Are they looking for movement in general or movement during contractions? Sherry I would ask your Dr. about it. If we are all having it done, it seems you should too.




From what I understand they have you drink some juice for the sugar and that usually gets the babies moving. If they aren't moving at all the doctors will get concerned, for obvious reasons. They are looking for general movements and then they look at the heartrate when the baby moved. It all prints on some graph they have you hooked up to. They don't usually check you for contractions at all during this test as far as I know. Hopefully you aren't having any to speak of yet anyway.

[mommyof4at26]

Roll Call: Terri, Check!

All is well over here. I am not good about remembering who wrote what, and my kids are always getting ahold of the paper and pens by the computer so note taking is out. Unless I get up which leads me to the first response, yes, getting up is a killer for me. My legs ache and as soon as I get up those varicose vulvar veins swell up like balloons. I bet that is what you have Daniele. You probably can't see them ( I haven;t been able to see that area for months) but maybe you can feel them. It just feels like swelling on one or both sides.

As for the boobs, I am not totally leaking per se, but I do see a little spot inside my bra. The other day I wasnt wearing one (they are still a B for pete's sake) and I got a little drop on my t-shirt.

How are you all shaving your "area"? Or are you shaving at all? I took a mirror a few weeks ago and tried to groom up but it was a small mirror and I got a headache when I was done. I don't think I will be doing that again. I can't really do my legs either. I am not a waxing fan, and I don't want to go anywhere to have it done. I would ask DH but he just says that if its o.k. for him no one else should care and he doesn't really think its important. I am going to look like a baboon by the time I deliver.

I haven't gone in for my GD test. I am 24 weeks and a few days so I think I can wait until Monday, right? Something else seems to come up when I decide I am going to do it. Today it was a mini blizzard and we are expecting snow. It is exciting because I am in Southern Ca. and don't get snow that often where I live. What a perfect excuse to curl up on the couch and do nothing.... Most of the time I feel guilty doing that. I think it was Daniele that said you had to go out cause you felt guilty laying around while the cleaning lady was cleaning your house. I am the same way. Except I don't have a cleaning lady but if I did i would probably have to go out too.

I have been very bad about my water. This past week I am lucky if I drink 32 ounces a day. I don't know what is up but it makes me so full and I am just making up excuses to not drink it. Shame on me. I am going to get a glass now. I imagine it is now more important than ever!:spitwater

Thanks for the info on the non stress tests. What if they aren't moving? Do i stay until they move? Are they looking for movement in general or movement during contractions? Sherry I would ask your Dr. about it. If we are all having it done, it seems you should too.

Sorry about the mopy and sad DH's. Mine has his moments. Most of the time he is wonderful but he is still kind of in denial when we talk about the twins. He is sympathetic to my aches and ailments, but its like if I were carrying a watermelon or something. He gets a little impatient when we are talking about names, or making arrangements to accomodate them in our room. Its like he can't really plan for them because he doesn't have them here yet. I keep telling him that by the time they are here it will be a little late to start scrambling. I have gotten used to his way of being though. it's been 10 years (i almost forgot it will be 11 years on the 19th of this month) and 3 kids. It used to drive me nuts but now I know its just his style.

Talk to you all later, I am going to lie down. Even sitting is making my tailbone and vv (vulvar veins) ache. Love you all, and I got a warm feeling that a few of you called me Ters:yippee:
Get lots of rest,
Ters
okay, so here is the deal. prepregnancy i HATE body hair[except head hair]so when it comes to shaving i definitely check... so i have a mirror in the big bathroom that covers most of the wall behind the sink, so ive been looking in the mirror and shaving but since are hair is growing more it itches like crazy so i compromised even though i cant stand it, and just shave my bikini area and the tops of my legs with my leg propped up on the side of the tub while holding on to the wall. then i sit on the side of the tub and shave the rest of my legs, see if that works, as far as completely shaving wait till after the babys are born so you dont cut yourself, be careful

[davoswoman]

Roll call for Saturday... Lisa... Check!

You gals had me laughing out loud about the shaving and grooming comments! I wanted to bring that up, so bad, but I didn't. I am so glad I can finally talk about it. First of all, I have no idea what that area looks like anymore. I always try to trim when I go to the OB, b/c when they pull your pants down a little bit for the u/s, I don't want a lot of gross hair sticking out. But, I just wing it. After I am done, I look in the mirror and it's crooked or I took huge chunks out of other places. As for my legs, they get shaved maybe once a week, if I am lucky. It's like a work out for me. I am just too tired after the job is done.

Andrea: I was laughing out loud when you made the comment about your dh helping you and leading to other things. I feel the same way. I even read that to my dh and he was like, "whatever...". I think I am married to the horniest man alive and it's sooooo annoying while I am pregnant, huge, and sore all the time. I just don't want to do the deed. Then he pouts like a child.

Sherry: Hang in there. I agree with Valerie, you are very good at seeing the "other point of view". I think all of our dh's are just overwhelmed right now. As much as we start to freak out about having two at once, I think they do too, but just show it in different ways. Hang in there! We are here for you!

Okay, I have to post later. Dh is lurking behind me and I don't want him to read what I wrote about him! LOL!!

~Lisa


I just HAD to comment!! My first husband (who passed away in 2001) WANTED to shave me. He thought it was great. Of course, it always did lead to other things! If I asked my current hubby to do it, he would probably faint! I am not sure he would do it for me unless I was actually bed ridden or somthing!! :rotflmbo:

[qbanmom5]

HI, you guys are great! My bathroom mirror is not big at all. It is like from the chest up. The kids bathroom is a little bigger but I feel wierd about doing it there. I think I will go ahead and do that though and maybe just tidy up instead of going for gold.

I was cracking up about DH doing it and it having to lead to something. Wish I had the same problem! :cool: My son was born at 36 weeks after a night of action and DH is convinced it was because of him. He thinks he poked something but i tell him not to flatter himself cause it is not THAT big. Anyway after that he doesn't want to do much while I am pregnant especially after like 4-5 months. I have so much swelling that it is o.k but it doesn;t mean I dont have the urge.:crazy:

hope you are all doing well. I am back to cleaning. When can I stop cleaning? I hate it! Especially the mopping! Last year we got rid of the carpet in the entire house (even the bedrooms and closets) and that means lots of sweeping and mopping. I just got one of those nifty hard floor vacuums and cleaners. It is still a bear to push that thing around though. My mom told me yesterday that she is too sick to come help me when the babies are born. I am used to doing it alone just me and DH. Hopefully he will be able to take a little time off to help. Good thing is he is a realtor and doesn't have to report to work or do anything. But if he doesn't have deals open at the time he might have to.

I was thinking that maybe we can all tell where we are from. I don't want to cut and paste the list again, but maybe in your next posts, write down where you live. I am in CALIFORNIA! Love, Ters

[vthompson]

Valerie: Check!

I was laughing out loud about the conversations we have!! Some of the comments regarding shaving/grooming were so funny! :rotflmbo: I am just glad that I am not the only way having difficulty in this area!

I am from Cleveland, Ohio.

Ters - You better take it easy with the cleaning!! Mopping and vacuuming is way too much for you to be doing right now. I am worried!

Tina - That is great about work!! I am so glad they are willing to work with you!

Today we had our hospital tour. They built this brand new wing for after the babies are born and it is so nice!! Every room has its own bathroom/shower. We also got 4 containers and 2 garbage bags full of girls clothes from a family member. I am very grateful, but very overwhelmed at how I am going to begin to go through all of this!! Any suggestions?

I will check back later!

Valerie

[Daniele'sTwins]

Hello my friends!

Daniele...saturday...check

I am from Rhode Island!!

Fwalker...Welcome to the board! As for numbness around my belly button I haven't gotten it but it does feel weird and my belly button hasn't popped but it is like a light black and blue around it...weird!

Ters...yup, I think you are right because I AM swollen down there in that area! What causes this and why do we get it??
My husband is the same as yours!!! First of all everytime I want to put something together for the babies he always says but they aren't even here yet!!!!! I am like ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! Imagine if we waited for them to get here before we put anything together! Also my husband is afraid to touch me at all! No sex for me either!

Tina...YAY for you working at home! I am so happy! I hope your carpal Tunnel goes away soon that must be terrible!

As for shaving...I am like Mommyof4@26 I hate ANY hair anywhere! I usually shave it all but I can't see anything either! I can do my legs because there is a seat in my shower but down there has been a problem. As for my DH helping me I would rather do it blind then have him do it...lol I would be to scared he would cut me!

Well, I am off to the movies with DH and another couple! I will right back later!

[teresa67]

Just wanted to let you ladies know that Jeanette (JReynolds) from the may board had her babies.

Savannah Nicole 2lb 6 oz 15 in long
Alexandra Marie 2lb 12 oz 16.5 in long

born March 10th at 30 weeks

[Tiny Blessings]

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Today we had our hospital tour. They built this brand new wing for after the babies are born and it is so nice!! Every room has its own bathroom/shower. We also got 4 containers and 2 garbage bags full of girls clothes from a family member. I am very grateful, but very overwhelmed at how I am going to begin to go through all of this!! Any suggestions?

I will check back later!

Valerie[/QUOTE]


Valerie, I would suggest going through the clothes and sorting into piles according to age (0-3 months, 3-6, etc) Weed out anything you don't think you will use for your babies to pass along to someone else or to donate. I bought a bunch of clear totes and labeled each according to size (again, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, etc) and put them in my basement to store. Then when the babies reach that age, you can just pull one tote up and put the clothes that are too small in another to store. I also bought an extra tote for blankets, burp clothes, etc as those can quickly accumulate in the dressers! Hope this may work for you or at least inspire you with another idea that will work better.

tina

[AndreaR]

AndreaR checking in a little late......I am from Massachusetts.

FWALKER - welcome! I have only been here a few weeks, but it really is a wonderful place to get support from women who are going through exactly the same thing at the exact same time. I hope you find it as helpful as I have. Regarding your numb bellybutton, I have not experienced it nor have I heard of it. sorry... maybe someone else will have an idea. If not, I'd ask your doctor.

Tina - that's great news about your modified work schedule. I hope it helps the problems with your hands. I officially stop work on March 30, and just this week my boss asked me if I wanted to work from home one or two days a week until then. He has been so great through this pg. I feel lucky. I will definitely take him up on the offer. Oh, not to have to put on real clothes...

Ters - I'm sorry to hear that your mother is sick and won't be able to help you. It's going to be rough for you and your husband without any help. I have heard of a lot of parents of multiples getting volunteer help from their church. I'm not sure if you have that opportunity, but it might be worth it to ask? Does everyone else have a plan for help when the babies arrive?

Valerie - That's great that you got a bunch of clothes! I agree with Tina, sort them out by age, definitely. And the hospital sounds nice - how lucky you will be to have a brand new space!

I was laughing so hard about all of the shaving comments. I had a dream about two weeks ago that I came out of the shower, looked in the mirror, and my pubic hair had grown half-way down my thigh!! I have the same problem - can't see down there!! I tried to look in the mirror on the wall, but it is too far away. Up until now, I have tried to do it - carefully - by touch. I also tried depilitory cream, which worked okay. I am considering getting waxed, but I'm a big scardy cat! Every time I try to "clean up" before a doctor's appointment, I tell myself "I'm sure he's see worse!"

Swollen labia - check!! (I wonder how Jason is handling all this talk....) I remember reading somewhere along the way that it's caused by increased blood flow due to pregnancy. I also read that it gets worse after you deliver, if you delivery vaginally.

My DH was really afraid to have sex when I first got pregnant. When we did IVF, we were told we couldn't do it until the pregnancy test, and he was afraid after that for a while. But then my OB told us that we'd have to stop at week 20, so my DH got over his fears pretty quick after that. So we haven't done it for almost six weeks now. And I think I miss it more than he does. Of course, he gets "taken care of" as often as I have energy. It's my way of paying him back for doing all the other work around the house. (Again, I think about Jason reading this....)
I'm wondering, has anyone else's doctor mentioned abstaining from sex/orgasm? If not, maybe I should switch doctors, LOL!

Good night!
AndreaR

ps. I'm in double digits! And that is my week 40 due date. Since my c-section is scheduled for 6/1, I'm really at 81 days!

[Tiny Blessings]

Hi everyone...I was too tired last night to write to everyone...it's been so long since I've been on that I don't think I could ever respond to everyone anyway. So here are a few highlights that I jotted down:

First of all, Sherry, you are so funny with your Top 10 list. Maybe you could work for Jay Leno! LOL Thanks for always bringing a smile and giggle to the board. Sorry about the DH issues....that can be frustrating.

Lisa: I experience the lopsided tummy, too, only mine is on the right side. I think one is transverse now on that side, although this is only my suspicision and not confirmed medically. The alien tummy movements are a blast though, aren't they!?

Everyone's nursery pics are great...Sheri, I love the way that zebras appear to be peering down into the crib....how cute! I will try to post a link to our nursery for you girls to see, too, at a later date.

Heather, regarding getting a pic onto your ticker, try putting your pic on directly at the lilypie.com site. I, too, struggled with my pic and put it under my profile on this board, but it never appeared. Someone (I think maybe Lisa?) graciously told me to do at at the ticker site and VIOLA.....the pic appears. Just be sure it is resized down to the recommended size so it will be "accepted" and upload properly. Good luck...

Steph...what a touching story you shared with us...thank you for trusting us with your story and experience. I LOVE the build a bear idea. I had tears streaming down my cheeks when I read your post. God Bless you!

Valerie, glad you will be able to work at home. I agree that if you can do it now, why shouldn't you be able to do so after the babies arrive for a time. Maybe once they see that you are really going to follow through with your job responsibilities from home, they may change their minds, especially if you elude to the fact that you may not return at all! If not, when you are ready to return to work there will be other jobs out there for you....your big job now is caring for those little ones!

Andrea: as for the 3d pic, I simply asked at my Level II where I could get one and the tech just touched a button on the machine and said she could do it right there. Maybe I lucked out with a good tech that day, but I plan to ask at every level II now for an updated 3d pic. Good luck...

Appetite: I haven't had much of an appetite at all and when I do, I , too get full so fast. And Check on the heartburn starting up at night....it has become my nightly ritual to take 2 tums as I turn in.

Allison: I got the maternity belt about a month ago and I LOVE IT....it does help with the lower back pain. I got mine at Walmart, but I am sure you could order it on line from Motherhood or any of those other types of stores, too.

Cats and allergies: I had a cat that I was allergic to and loved dearly. I didn't realize how bad my asthma was with him around until after he passed away. Then, I didn't need my inhaler anymore and I felt so much better. Terri, this is such a difficult positon to be in and my heart goes out to you. Someone suggested tyring to find them a good home....that might be something to seriously consider for your health and for the babies, too. Of course, you have to do what feels right in your heart. You are in for some serious soul searching and I wish you the best in your decision making.

Braxton Hicks....anyone getting these all the time now? Mine seem to be getting stronger and more frequent. (Not pre term labor strong or frequent, but a noticable increase in frequency, duration and strenth over the past few days).

Location: I am originall from New Hampshire, but have lived in Maine since 1989.

Sorry for the long post and for all those I left out. There was SSSSSOOOOOOO much to get caught up on! Take good care everyone....

Tina

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[AndreaR]

Oh, and Ters, STOP CLEANING! Mopping the floor is much too strenuous.

[swineland]

Good Sunday morning everyone!!

Weekend Roll Call: Steph.....check! :aok:

My husband and I are in Ft. Myers this weekend visiting my parents, so I don't have time to type a long one, but I'll update Monday morning.

I was laughing though about all of your "shaving" stories. I can't reach/see down there either and I'm sure it looks like a spotted leopard with all the messed up patches! And you can rest assured, for those of you who worry, that your OB has FOR SURE seen it ALL! At least we are even trying to keep things under control in that department. I imagine some women go in at the end and it's Jungle Fever :woa:....hahaha. Anyway, good luck going forward with all your "landscaping" endeavors!

Also, saw that Jeannete had her girls......are those weights pretty good for 30 weeks? I have no idea....seems like the one girl was almost 3 lbs. I hope they are all doing well.

Today we are going out on my parent's sailboat and I can't wait to soak up some sun....I feel like a pale blob! I'll enjoy the warmth/sun for all of you :)

Take it easy, ladies... and I JUST realized....I'M IN THE DOUBLE DIGITS CLUB NOW!!! YAY :)
Steph

[Daniele'sTwins]

Sunday Morning...Daniele...Check

Well, we went out for dinner. Went for sushi but I of course cannot eat sushi right now so I had two cucumber rolls...lol. We never made it to the movies because my husband took to long to get out of the office and when we finally got to the theater after dinner they were already sold out! It was so annoying because he kept saying all night how we had PLENTY of time and not to worry! Not to mention we were with my friend and her husband so I felt bad for them.

Tina...your hospital sounds so nice! Good for you!

Andrea...It is cool that you are my neighbor. I thought I was the only one from over here!
I am so glad your boss is letting you work from home a couple of days a week AND you didn't even have to ask HIM/HER! That is the best!!
As for the sex thing, yes my doc said that it is better that we do not have it seeing that my placenta is really low. This has been going on from early in the pregnancy so I have been without for quite some time now.
Also congrats on the 81 days! WOW! that is so amazing isn't it?? I think this pregnancy has gone by so fast so far!

Steph...I was thinking the same thing about Jeanette's girls. I thought they sounded tiny. I am glad to hear they are doing so well! It was weird how her doc told her that they were 2.8lbs each 3 weeks ago and then they were born 3 weeks later at 2.6lbs each! That is scary to me! We have to keep cooking these angels!

Lopsided tummy...check

Okay so last night i had a dream that I had a beautiful baby girl! SHe kept looking up and smiling at me! Only thing is...I am having two boys...LOL

Question...does anyone here drink Chai Tea? I always drank the Big Train brand but when I got pregnant I stopped drinkingit because I just assumed that it had a lot of cafene...However two of my pregnant friends (who don't know each other) told me that it is naturally 97% cafeine free. So a couple of time recently I have had it but ordered the sugar free kind. Not that I am against sugar but it does for some reason give me energy and my friend told me that is from all the sugar in it so I just cut that sugar part out. Well, anyways I don't want to drink it if is not good for the babies but it tastes sooo good!!! What do you guys think?

[AndreaR]

Good morning all -

I've noticed that Baby A moves a lot more often than Baby B. This morning I have felt Baby A quite a bit, but Baby B not at all. Of course, you know where my mind starts going when this happens......Thank God we go to the doctor tomorrow.

I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this?

Thanks!
Andrea

[Daniele'sTwins]

Andrea...In my case Baby B moves a lot more than Baby A. I thinkit is because baby A is so low and probably squished down there. Even when he does move it is not nearly as powerful as when Baby B pushes or kicks. People have told me that you can also tell a babies personality already in the womb. I am hoping they are wrong. I want two babis that are calm...lol

I do agree with you on getting nervous though we ALL do!

[vthompson]

Sunday Morning - Roll Call - Valerie - Check!

Andrea - It seems difficult for me to tell which baby is moving. However, I think I feel Baby B a lot more, too. Also, he just seems much more forceful with his movements then his sister. I love feeling them move, but it is also so stressful!! Try not to worry, I am sure everyone is doing fine!! I posted about this last week, the babies not being as active one day, and a lot of people wrote back and said that they experience the same thing. My doctor has not mentioned no sex/orgasm yet. However, I have restricted myself...but I still get the urge sometimes and give in. Then I worry that I am a bad mom because I am harming the babies with possible pre term labor!! I also try to "take care" of my DH. I love how we try to sugar coat things when we type!! :rotflmbo:

Daniele - I do not drink chai tea so I do not have any insight into that. Sorry, you missed your movie last night. That had to be very aggravating!!

Steph - I am sooo jealous that you are going out in the sun today!!! It is so gloomy and rainy here in Cleveland! I was laughing out loud at your comments about "down there". They were too funny!! I also wondered if the Mom from the May board's babies were kind of small...but then again, I have no idea. Congrats on double digits!! I can't wait to get there!

Tina - I do not think I have experienced Braxton Hicks yet...but everyone else on this board seems to have...should I be worried that I am not? Thanks for the idea about the baby clothes, I am definitely going to do that. I just feel so overwhelmed when I look at all the tubs! I just need someone who has boys to give us clothes!

I will check back later!!

Valerie

[teresa67]

I was reading your post about the subject of "trimming"


It was kind of ironic because I had not been trimming "the bush" at all, in fact it could be called a forest, but last week I decided I would do something with my first cervix exam coming up. Since I haven't been able to see down there for some time, I asked my husband to trim me. I never use a razor, my skin is too sensitive, but I use an electric shaver. So he is so kind to do that for me, and of course after he was done he thought it should lead to something more. So he did a little "southern exploration" of the forest after it had been "cleared".......5 seconds later he pops us....spitting hairs......I laughed sooooooooo hard I cried. It was so funny.

[twinsmakethree]

Sunday Roll Call Andrea: Check:D

Hello everyone swell its a rainy day in Jersey:( My daughter and i are watching kungfu movies and pigging out :clap:

Andrea R : At first i wasnt feeling the babies either I forgot how many weeks you are but once i got to y 26 week I feel them all the time mostly Baby b. my dr. said this was because my baby B ( Her name is Ruwaydah) has more room to move since shes up top. For those who cannot tell the way that i tell which is moving is based on their position i know the first baby is lower and closer to the cervix so lower kicks is her and the second is up more to the left. I try to always ask my dr. which position they are in at the time and when they double team me I can feel it then. BTW I had my blessings through IVF as well, congrats to you for it being successful was it your first try?

Braxton hicks - check at first i wasnt really noticing them until they began to get a little stronger I tend to get them more at night or after walking Once i just rest and stay still and drink water I am fine. At first i was scared i was going into labor but then my friends said no i will know the real thing

Twins dressing alike- I was speaking with a girlfriend of mine that is an identical and asking her about growing up a twin i wanted my twins to have their own identity and not really dress them up alike so much or maybe same outfit different colors I asked if she had a problem with that and she said she did and when she grew older she would always carry extra outfits to change into but her twin knew it irritated her and brought the same outfit to change into! has anyone thought about dressing them alike yes or no? i figure they would share the same toys and room but they needed something to make them individuals maybe Im wrong any opinions?

Ok I have to go back to my daughter, which i have to tell you all what she said i thought was funny. she was over my shoulder while I was reading the messages and I got to one message i forgot whose but they were talking about shaving and how after their finish theirs zigzags and other things because she cant see. Well my daughter only saw the zigzag part and not the part that its like that because she "cant see" she turns to me and say" Cool she does designs down there!" I just looked at her like she was crazy then I thought hey maybe the OB will think that too! It could be a new trend :rotflmbo:

Ok Guys have a great Sunday

[Tiny Blessings]

Good morning all -

I've noticed that Baby A moves a lot more often than Baby B. This morning I have felt Baby A quite a bit, but Baby B not at all. Of course, you know where my mind starts going when this happens......Thank God we go to the doctor tomorrow.

I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this?

Thanks!
Andrea


Andrea, I thought that about my babies, too, but the doc viewed them both on u/s and felt that I was able to feel baby A more because of his location. He said I was more likely to feel the baby lower than higher until the kicks and punches get stronger and then watch out....I'll be feeling it everywhere. Maybe this is true in your case, too? Now I feel both very clearly now that they are older, though.
Tina

[Tiny Blessings]

Sunday Morning - Roll Call - Valerie - Check!

I do not think I have experienced Braxton Hicks yet...but everyone else on this board seems to have...should I be worried that I am not?
Valerie


Valerie,
I read somewhere (maybe in What to Expect When you are Expecting?) that BH tend to felt earlier and sometimes stronger in mothers who have had babies before. These are your first, right? I wouldn't worry...I dont' remember when I first realized I was having them with my first baby, but it was pretty far into my pregnancy. I also now suspect that the increase in my recent BH seems to be linked to too much phycial activity on my part such as lifting my son, carrying groceries, mopping, etc. Time to slow things down!

[Tiny Blessings]

Sunday roll call...Tina: check!

Does anyone know the date of the latest update for the information on names, due dates, mono/di, gender of babies, etc? I want to add in my info if I still can for the list.


Gotta run....DH is painting the kitchen today in preparation for the cabinet installation this week and it is stinky in here...I'm off to the sun room to relax and watch some TV while my son is ASLEEP.

Tina

[vthompson]

Tina - Yes, these are my first babies. Maybe that is why I am not feeling BH yet. Unfortunately I do not know the date of the recent list. I am sure it has to be several pages back at this point...

Andrea - It sounds like you are having a nice day with your DD. I was laughing out loud about her comment with designs!! As for dressing alike, I am having b/g twins so I do not think one of them would appreciate being dressed like the other (lol). However, I know what you mean. If I were having the same sex, I am not sure I would want to always dress them the same. Especially as they get older.

Teresa - You story was hilarious!! I just kept imagining your DH popping up with the hair, I was laughing out loud! :rotflmbo:

Valerie

[AndreaR]

I finally felt Baby B at about 12:30 today. I let out a big "OH THANK GOD." My husband was relieved, too. I can definitely tell them apart, because one is on the bottom (A) and one is on top (B). I usually feel them both every day, but A is definitely more active. Maybe she will be a wild woman and Baby B will be calm. Thanks to you all for helping relieve my fears.

Danielle - I don't know for sure about Chai Tea, but I think what makes it "Chai" is all the spices (vanilla, cinnamon, cardamon), and I don't think any of them are harmful. Can you get the ingredients from wherever you are getting your tea? I agree about staying away from caffeine and sugar. I tried to look on other sites for you, but I couldn't find anything conclusive.

Tina - I really haven't felt any BH contractions, but this is my first pregnancy, so maybe I'm just not sure what I'm feeling. If I bend straight over (and squish the babies), I feel what seems to be a contraction a few seconds later. It just feels like my belly is tightening up, but it doesn't hurt at all. Of course, I rarely bend over these days... I did feel the same thing last weekend when I was going up and down the stairs a lot. As soon as I got off my feet, it stopped. Is that Braxton-Hicks?? One of my questions for the doctor tomorrow is what to expect regarding contractions.

Andrea (twinsmakethree) - Yes, this was our first IVF cycle. We had done three IUIs, all unsuccessful. But they were all before my surgery, when I had 55 fibroids removed from my uterus. What about you? Was this your first IVF? It's quite an ordeal, isn't it?

Regarding dressing the twins alike - I know my girls are individual people (they're not even identical twins), and they will each have their own personality, but I CANNOT STOP buying two of everything. I haven't actually bought that much, but most of what I've purchased has been identical. Going forward, I'm going to try to buy things that are similar, but not identical. I am one of those people who thinks it's cute when babies dress alike. And I know I'll only be able to pick out their clothes for a few years, and then they'll have their own ideas about what they want to wear. Gosh, what if they're not girly-girls!??

Andrea

[TMoT]

Roll Call: Sherry -- check. :fyi: (copied that -- sorry! It was so funny!) Oops. Sorry it's so late, but you won't believe it! I ended up with the same stomach virus my son had on Thursday and was inches from being hospitalized yesterday!!!!! :-( This was the WORST, by far, so far -- out of the three I've had in THREE weeks! I had vomiting and diarrhea AT THE SAME TIME, on and off for 14+ hours! Plus, PAIN everywhere, cramps from chest to knees (front and back), you name it! Awful. I need to have a talk with The Man Upstairs, but He -must've- heard me calling yesterday, 'cause I'm/we're still here today!!! DH even said he was worried he was going to "lose me" at some point -- can you blieve?!? _I_ was just worried about the twins, of course! :-( Thank God, they're _fine_! Whew. *sigh*

So, sorry I didn't check in again after the late-night whining session about my dh. And THANK YOU ALL so much for your support! You're SUPER! :'-) (And, btw, Ters, I _hadn't_ yet read your post about your dh then, but I was vigorously nodding my head when I read it just now. My dh is very much the same. Not so much "in denial" about the twins coming (loved the watermelon thing!), but he really takes SO LONG to make "important" decisions, it drives me nuts sometimes!!!!!) Well, needless to say, we're back on good terms now. And --whew!-- I think he and I are ready for almost ANYTHING with labor/delivery of these babies! We have gone through SO MUCH already with these stomach bugs of mine (far WORSE than any delivery i've EVER had!!), it's been an incredible -- and painful! -- learning curve for both of us! ...Gotta keep looking on the bright side, right...??!

The grooming stories are hysterical -- especially Teresa and the furballs and Andrea's ds's "design" comment! Btw, maybe she has something there! Possible inspirations: "Leopard," "Tiger," or the obvious "Wooly Mammoth"...!!! ;-) I groomed a couple weeks ago (*sweat, sweat, puff, puff*) (Ters, I laughed -- sorry! -- about the tiny mirror and you getting nothing but a headache!); but the way I'm ballooning now, "hair hygeine" seems quickly becoming a "distant" reality. I do my bikini area (I think!) with a razor, and the rest will just have to go wild until I get up the courage to try something "blind." Hmmm.

Personally, I LIKE dh to groom me (so that it WILL lead to "other things"!!) :-D , but I'm actually not sure about just how long these "other things" can go on -- all else (i.e. no low-lying placentas, etc.) being "equal." To be honest, I think we're okay to have sex (esp ORGASM! :-)) till about Week 28. Big O probably even longer. Two things to look out for: penis pressure stimulates contractions (even a bitty "peep" can do that ;-)); and the male ejaculate contains hormones which soften the cervix. But DON'T BECOME PARANOID (or let your dh either!)!! If the babies aren't _ready_ to come, no matter how much @#$%ing you do, they WON'T. ;-) With twins though, I think gentleness/abstention between Weeks 28 and 32 is a good idea. "Furball" play is probably still okay, imho. I've always believed (and it's been my experience too *wink wink*) that the Big O is just another way for your uterus to exercise and get/stay in shape for the Big B (=Birth)!!! ;-)

Andrea (twinsmakesthree), I loved how you and ds spent the afternoon! Sounds like a dream -- kungfu and pigging out! :5pound: Where do you guys live? I guess I couldn't just pop over for a visit! And your Baby's name, Ruwaydah, is beautiful! Does it have a special significance? I'd love to know!! And what have you decided for the other one??! ...I can't comment knowledgeably about how to dress identical twins, since I'm a g/g fraternal twin myself. I DO know that my mom dressed us alike a LOT when we were little, but by the time we dressed ourselves, we'd just put on whatever we liked. All the g/g identical twins I knew growing up tended to dress alike though. And, I even dress my boys (they're 5 and 7) the same quite often, even though they're NOT twins, just because I think it's easier to come up with ONE outfit instead of TWO every day!!!!

Valerie, don't worry about not having BH! They're happening even if you don't feel them, which is especially difficult (as Tina) wrote, in your 1st pg. This can also mean you're drinking PLENTY of water, which is a GOOD thing too! We don't necessarily WANT big, hard contractions that we can feel WELL! I think you just must be doing really well -- so don't worry! Count your blessings!!! :-)

Btw, leading up to this last bug I was having LOTS more contractions too. I just sat down and drank LOTS of water and that always made them go away, but it just seems like an uphill battle with getting all that water down the gullet all the time!!!!

Nonetheless, Ters, PLEEEEEASE drink your water!!! On the July thread, they're even preaching about ONE GALLON a day these days!!! If you don't want to go into pre-labor (or get pre-eclampsia, toxemia, etc.!) you HAVE TO DO THIS!!!!!!! :spitwater Pleeeease???!?!!

As for mopping/vacuuming: You ladies have my respect! I vacuum once every three weeks, tops! But we have wooden floors all over, so it's not too bad as long as I can catch those dust-gorillas in the corners! One crazy thing the woman on the spinningbabies.com site said is, IF YOU MUST MOP/SWEEP, etc., wear knee pads and do it on your hands and knees (vacuuming too tho??!)!!! Not only do you get the chores done, but this is really good exercise AND it gives the babies good positioning in your belly (i.e. you make the belly like a "hammock" and they have plenty of/more room to move around to where they want to/should be)!!! Well, if anybody tries this, I REALLY want to hear about it! Ters??? Candy??? ;-)

Tina, I think I posted the first due-date list around page 40, so follow the posts after that till you find the most recent one... ;-)

Sheri, awesome about your u/s! So glad they're so big! Keep up the great work!!! :clap:

Gee, there was such a flurry of activity on this thread while I was MIA, but I really am out of energy now, so I better close.

A nice Sunday evening to everyone and check in again with you tomorrow!

[TMoT]

fwalker75, sorry but I meant to say WELCOME to you in my last post too!!! I think you'll find you'll be swimming along with the rest of us fishies very quickly and that this is a great place to be a twin-pg mommy, or even just a barely-normal person!!! ;-) I don't think you've got a lot to worry about with your numb-belly button (prob'ly just nerves being stretched, esp w/that bruising which is also not unusual), but it'll be good to ask just so you're comforted!! Sure hope you'll get to deliver them vaginally again, as you know what joy that is! :-D Here's a good site to check (I always post it!) for tips on good ways to sleep/sit/stand for the best baby positioning for vaginal birth, just in case (!): www.spinningbabies.com And... PLEEASE make sure you're drinking enough water (like I said: up to a GALLON a day!) to make sure you avoid those contractions!!! I'm guessing you might be a bit "older" of a twin mom, since you have a 7-year-old (I'm 39 myself)??? So there are even MORE compelling reasons (gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, etc.) for US (?) to keep guzzling it down...!!!! :spitwater

Daniele: "Chai" (cha, etc.) is the word for "tea" in MANY lands around the globe (Japan, China, India, Russia), as you might know. So it's hard to tell just what exactly is in there... Anything that has any kind of tea in it has caffeine though, for sure. Otoh green tea, for example, has lots of other positive attributes (vitamin C, and it has recently been proven to fight/prevent cancer too!), so check the label, and weigh these positive things too before you toss one back! ;-) (Personally, I am guilty of the occasional caffeine (usually black tea) indulgence. Besides a cookie/ice cream now and then, I think it's my biggest pg vice! I'm evil, I know it!!!)

AndreaR, glad you felt Baby B!!! I frequently have the sensation of feeling my Baby A more often than her brother too! I also learned from my last level II that he's positioned a bit "behind" her, though, so he's harder to feel, even though I'm SURE he's moving! Please don't panic about this kind of thing. I don't want to scare you, but if there were something "wrong," you'd probably _first_ feel a tremendous (=disconcerting) flurry of activity on the part of the baby concerned, and then nothing. God, I pray nothing of that kind will happen to any of us/them, but just for you to keep in mind. And sorry if it's a bit TMI... :-(

Okay. I said I was "tired" and I am, so....!!! ;-)

[EBTwinz]

roll call... Lisa... check.

I am too tired to post tonight. I was shopping all day but I will post tomorrow morning.

Have a great night everyone!

Lisa

[AndreaR]

Sherry - How awful for you! I can't even imagine. I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better - what a terrible scare! And what you read about cleaning on hands/knees.... I gave up cleaning weeks ago (THANK YOU DH!!), but I've noticed that being on my hands & knees is very comfortable.

fwalker75 - I have had several surgeries on my uterus, so even if this were a singleton pg, they would have scheduled the c-section. My OB picked week 37 because he feels it's the optimum time for the babies, but hopefully before I go into labor on my own. There is some concern that my uterine walls would not be able to withstand hard labor contractions. I know that a lot of women want to try to give birth vaginally, but it's actually been one of the greatest fears of my life. So I'm relieved to know that I won't have to do it. Plus, it's kind of neat to know the girls' birthday already.

Andrea

[vthompson]

Sherri - I cannot believe you were so sick again!! I am really worried about you! However, I am glad you are feeling better today! Make sure you are getting plenty of fluids so you don't become dehydrated! :spitwater You made me laugh about all your sex/grooming talk!! You are too funny. It is amazing the conversations we get into on here!!

Fwalker - That is great that your parents are coming to help you. Although, I could definitely see how your mom be getting on your nerves a little :) I would not worry about your belly button issue. However, asking the doctor will at least ease your fears!

Andrea - I am so glad you were able to feel the other baby. It is always comforting when they lilsten to us!!!

Well, I need to go lay down. Have a great evening!

Valerie

[bateacher]

Chai Tea does contain caffeine

[mommyof4at26]

does any one drink soda still? i do its the only habit i have i have cut down alot i use to drink 3-6 cans a day now its maybe one a day is that still bad? i ll be on here all day, we are having a snowstorm here in minnesota its bad.

[mmzill]

Monica - check~

It sounds like most of you had good weekends. We did, although I broke down emotionally on Saturday night, but am doing some better. My dh just thinks I'm a basket case.......(I can't disagree with him really :))

I love the comments about trimming - they've all made me laugh! I hate it when I get too long down there, and it was getting pretty bad - so about a week ago, my dh helped me out. It was quite the experience. :aok: I wasn't sure I wanted to trust him with a razor, but it all worked out ok. Lisa - I may have you beat on the horniest dh ever! My dh is always that way!! It can drive me nuts. Then I feel bad, because right now I'm just never in the mood, actually, I have been in the mood a few times, but it takes so much energy, and I just don't have much of that lately.

Sherry - glad you are feeling better, sorry you wer so so sick! That is just awful.

And someone said that they were on a boat this weekend in FL!!! No fair! I"m so jealous! I can't wait for warmer weather. We do actually have a few flowers coming out, so I guess spring isn't far away.

About BH contractions - I have not had any yet, I'm hoping I don't get them.

I do drink soda - not alot, but I don't think it really hurts, I try to avoid caffeine, and I guess all the sugar in soda isn''t "Good" for you, but oh well.

Does anyone feel like there is no way they are going to be able to handle two babies at once? I have this horrible time getting past just thinking about how on earth it's all going to work out, not to mention taking care of my dd! It's really been getting me down lately. My dh tells me to stop stressing about it, but it really worries me~ I just feel completely inadequate. Plus I hate having so much to do around the house, but not having the energy to do much - not to mention, I don't want to put stress on the babies. UGH!

Well, I hope everyone has a good day.
~Monica

[vthompson]

Monica - I am definitely having feelings of being scared and overwhelmed at the thought of both babies. So, don't worry, you are not the only one. Some days I feel confident, and others I actually cry when I think about it. It sounds as though you have a very supportive DH so I am sure that will help. Also, you already have a DD so at least you know what to expect and you seem like a great mom!!

Mommyof4at26 - I have cut down my soda intake. However, I still drink it from time to time, especially with certain foods (i.e., pizza, tacos, etc.). I try to choose soda that is caffeine free if available.

I hope everyone has a great day! The temp here today is supposed to be 72 degrees. However, there are some very scary looking rainstorms moving in. Then tomorrow, it is supposed to snow!! Gotta love Cleveland!

Valerie

[mommyof4at26]

yes i have to get a rogam shot, i am 0neg and my husband is ab neg or something like that so i always have to get it i get mine in a week at my next ob.

[swineland]

Monday morning roll call....Steph, check!

Well, I'm finally all caught up on all of your "goings-on". Between some of you shopping all day, watching Kung Fu movies all day, boat rides all day.....we have been busy little bees!

Monica: I can totally understand and empathize with your not only being emotional these days (if I didn't take Zoloft, my poor DH would move out probably!), but also being apprehensive and afraid of our very near futures with TWO brand new babies. Just remember though, you are looking at things right now through the lens of a twin hormone-packed pregnancy. Whether we feel we can handle it or not, we have to. And we will. This board is filled with the strongest, most capable and what sounds like organized women. And you're one of them! A twin mom is a special one and there will be a day after the boys come that you realize, hey, I CAN do this. And when you look at a mom of one who thinks things are SO horrible, you can give yourself a pat on the back for doing it with THREE! That all being said, I DO understand what you're saying and I think it's totally normal to be having those fears at this point.

Danielle: sushi and movie sounds great! Sorry you guys didn't get to the movie though. What were you going to see? The last movie we saw was Firewall with Harrison Ford. Normally, we see a movie just about every weekend, but we're preparing early for that to come to a screeching halt in June! We ordered sushi last weekend from our favorite restaurant and I ended up having an avocado roll, imitation crab roll and a tempura shrimp roll. I had forgotten how much I missed sushi!! Can't wait to eat an eel roll again :crazy:

Lopsided tummy: check!

Dressing alike: Well, DH and I are pretty "anti" that. For special occasions or early on, I guess we don't mind it here and there (especially b/c we know so many people will buy us cute matching outfits for them). However, we want them to be just two normal, individual people. They will always have that special "twin" bond between them, which I don't think clothes really have anything to do with. (Especially since our boys are identical...I've read a lot about idents having a keen sense of one another and having a very soulful connection). Anyway, we aimed to keep their names different and not matchy (not that there is ANYTHING wrong with similar sounding names, just not what we wanted). I've been pretty good about buying one of each cute thing I see. They can share clothes, of course, and since I won't be putting them in the same thing on a daily basis, one is enough. However, my mom and MIL have been buying matchy-matchy stuff...and that's ok too.

I get the BH contrax all the time it seems like. More so when I've been active on a particular day. If I'm running around the house doing laundry/cleaning, etc, my uterus is hard as a rock half the time.

Kicking: both babies have been active on a daily basis, except this weekend I had my first little freak-out b/c I hadn't really felt anything for over 24 hours. DH and I kept trying to do things to get them to respond, but nothing really. Then that night, they both got crazy and I was SO relieved that they kept me up! As long as I know there is no cramping/bleeding/discharge/contrax, I guess I just have to understand that they are going to be quiet sometimes. (Someone else mentioned this worry earlier and I responded with an excerpt from "What to Expect...." on the topic....I guess I should go read my own book!)

Sherry: What a horrific story! I can't imagine being as sick as you were. And to already have kids to take care of while being pregnant AND sick.....I don't know how you're doing it....but you're one strong woman! (Hear you roar!) Take it easy and feel better :aww:

Water: been really bad about my water intake. Every day I wake up and think, ok, today I'm going to really down it. Then, it's like 7pm and I know I've only had a few glasses. I am just NOT a water fan......even the Crystal Light is boring me now and I've found that I reach for a diet sprite zero or a caffiene free diet coke here and there. Shame on me! This weekend was hard.....we had a nice picnic out on the intracoastal waterway and everyone was drinking wine and beer, I had to at least indulge in a soda! Today I will try to drink more water.

Lisa: I was laughing at your story about going into Abercrombie..... I totally feel the same way. Every time I walk by there, especially now being preggers, I'm like "ew, what an awful place to be...that music is so loud and every girl in there looks like the Olsen twins". Of course, then I continue walking and sulking at how OLD I feel having just thought those things!

Well, I guess that about covers everything! I don't have any doctor appts this week, so I guess I'll just have to trust that all is well in there! :aok:

Oh, and I've been checking my registry like some kind of obsessed crazy person! Good news, things are moving to the bottom.....me likes :)

Have a great day everyone....I'll be checking in!
Steph

[Dad of twins]

Hey it is me Jason! Long time no talk.

It took me forever to get all caught up on the posts. You ladies have been very busy. You ladies crack me up twith the grooming stories. I do my wifes "gardening". I shave her legs when I can and do the trimming of the area you woman can not see any more!

Lisa and Daniele: I know this sounds weid coming from me but my wife had those veins for my DD and they went away shortly after she gave birth. Eveything was back to they way it was before! She also has them this time too but not as bad as before.

FWalker: Welcome to the family! I am one of the only men on here! My wife and I are having boys (Nathan & Noha) june 14th is the due date. I am a corrections officer in new york state. Most of the other woman just consider me one of the girls!

We had our baby shower on Sat. Our friends and family were great. They got alot of cool stuff. Some peole spent way too much money on us. One of my favorite gifts was one that was simple. Our friend gave us hand made blankets and burp cltohs and stuf like that but what was cool that each of their names were embrordered around the outside or across the corner of the blanket. They came in seprate boxes with each of their name on the boxes. Pretty cool huh?

Well I have to get going but just wanted to check in! Keep felling well and relax before the big day. Ter STOP cleaning SO MUCH!

Hope you feel good

Jason

[vthompson]

Jason - It sounds like you guys had a nice shower!! The homemade blankets sound really nice, too! Homemade gifts are always a nice addition, especially for babies! I am glad to hear that you help your wife with her grooming! DH and I are going to talk about that this evening, I really need some help down there :crazy:

Steph - I also check my registry like an obsessed person! My shower is on the 25th of this month and people really haven't bought that much yet! I am getting scared that people are going off the registry or buying a ton of clothes. I know I sound like a brat, but we can not afford to buy all the stuff we put on the registry and that is the stuff we really need. They only have one more weekend to shop so we will see!

Lisa - It sounds like you had a much busier weekend then you should have. You better take it easy this week!! If it is any consolation, I am still working full time from the office this week. My new arrangement is supposed to begin next week, it better not fall through. I would definitely ask about working 4 days, all they can say is no. I feel the same way about Abercrombie and other stores like that. My SIL is only 21 and she still shops in those stores. She has a body of a 17 year old. She is SUPER skinny with big boobs and she always wears clothes to show it off . . . she makes me sick sometimes! Wow, that was really mean of me to say, sorry!!

Well, I have to get back to work! Talk to you soon!

Valerie

[Daniele'sTwins]

Monday...Daniele-Check!

Hi everyone! Have any of you noticed that you have to get up during the night more again. I never stopped going but I feel like the first trimester all over again like once every hour!

Andrea...Yes, I am one of those that LOVES to see twins dressed alike. I have already bought so many clothes and what I do is buy the same thing in two different colors or if they only have it in one color I buy it exactly the same. I figure when they decided they don't like to dress the same or have different tastes I will definately dress them differently but I am going to do it at first. Not to mention I am having boys and if you haven't noticed there is a lot more cute things for the girls! For the boys there really isn't much to choose from so if I like something I am sure to get two of it.

AndreaR...I have been researching Chai tea too thanks for checking that out for me. I also didn't find anything on it. I drink the Big Train brand and that is the one that my friend said the guy at the coffee shop showed her the big bucket of mix that said right on it 97% caffiene free on the regular one (not decaf). So what I decided to do yesterday was email Big Train directly to ask them about drinking it during pregnancy. I know I could also ask my doc but I am sure he will say it is fine because he even said i could drink one cup of coffee a day and I don't.

Fwalker75...That is so nice of your parents to come and help you with the nursery. Don't worry about your mom's comments on the color. You are the boss with your little ones!

Sherry...OH MY GOD! I can't believe you are sick AGAIN! Please call your OB AND your regular doctor. I am sooo worried about you!

bateacher...thanks for the info on chai.

mommyof4@26...I am jealous of your snowstorm. I love snowstorms when I can just sit in the house all day! As for soda. I drink gingerale and Sprite on occasion but I have stayed away from Coke and stuff with caffeine (I miss it sooo much too).

Monica...I like you get very overwhelmed when I think about two babies at once myself. I had a breakdown a week or so ago and posted about it. We will do it though!

Lisa...I can relate to shopping with the DH! My husband loves to shop! HOWEVER when we have to go the maternity stores now he is VERY impaitent! He hates the clotes and thinks they are all old looking. It really hurts my feelings because that is my ONLY option right now. I like mimi maternity the best. I really don't like motherhood too much. Peainthepod has more trendy things but SUPER expensive.
I also still have an inny belly button but it is light blue around it. I also haven't gotten stretch marks. I am really hoping not to but I heard most people get them right at the end! UGH
Is the Rhogam shot if you have O neg blood? I didn't get one. I have O positive.

Well, I have to take a nap now...I am so tired! I am sorry that you are at work Lisa I can't tell you how much I feel for you! Then I will wake up, pay bills, shower and meet my DH at the office to help out.

I will be back in a little bit.

[Daniele'sTwins]

Steph...we were on our way to see Failure to Launch. As for the sushi since being pregnant I usually get a cucumber roll and the shrimp tempura roll too but I ate seafood 2 times already this week so I didn't want to overdo it on the shrimp so I just got the cucumber. As for the eel rools I LOVE them too! I just don't think about what I am eating when I eat it because eel sounds so gross. My favorite is the philadelphia roll though!

Jason...thanks for the info on the veins! I was hoping things would go back to normal after the babies get here. I also agree about the homeade gifts myself!

Valerie...I did hear from a few of my girlfriends to expect a lot of clothes because they want to buy something for EACH baby (which I agree with) but it could get costly. So clothes is the way most people go. I have to say I am a brat about this myself especially because I am having boys and I am so picky about boy clothes. Some boy clothes can be really feminine and I don't like that look. I guess I will be returning a lot too.
Also, I didn't realize you were at work today too. I am sorry to hear that! I don't know how you girls are doing it!

[vthompson]

Belly Buttons - I also have the blue marks around my belly button, it does look as though it is bruised. I have an inney (sp?), but it is pretty much flat against my stomach.

Sushi - I cannot imagine eating sushi!! How do you girls do it? Any seafood, except beer battered fish, real healthy (lol) and little shrimps, like in stir fry, grosses me out!

Daniele - I have been getting up at night during this entire pregnancy. I think it just seems like routine to me now. On average, I get up 2-3 times per night while asleep. It can be very annoying! I try to time it up for when I roll over, since that also wakes me up.

Lisa - Even though my job requires me to speak in front of groups, I am still not used to it. I was sweating like a maniac at my wedding shower, too. When I thanked people, I forgot someone because I felt so overwhelmed. I am sure it will be the same with the baby shower! DH is coming to help open gifts, but he always makes me speak. Are other DH's going to baby shower? For the wedding shower, he came after we ate and just opened gifts. It was nice because we got down quick with both of us opening!

Valerie

[swineland]

Hey....has anyone gotten one of those "skin tags" that they say pregnant women get?? I think I remember someone mentioning it awhile back. I got out of the shower today and noticed I've got one (brace yourself) on my areola! It's so small and I thought maybe it was just a crumb (??) or something, so I pulled it....OUCH! It's attached! Freaky.

And I will be the first to say that b/c I eat a lot and I'm pregnant, YES I do sometimes find crumbs in my bra...:rotflmbo:

We all keep bringing up these "off color" topics and TMI discussions...I'm waiting for the day that I come up with a "hey, have you guys had this" and everybody is like "uh, no." Hahaha....

Steph

[TMoT]

Hi, Gals! Checking in, me too now...

THANK YOU ALL for being so sweet and caring about our flu-crises! :clap: :) (those are from my son to everyone!) I kept ds#1 home today, and nothing major materialized with him getting ill. Whew. I don't know if we're out of the woods yet, but I keep praying...

Reading everyone's posts from today made me want to repost something I put on the July thread just yesterday, because they've been worried about the exact same thing lately (go figure!) -- having many small babies all at once...

***quoted post***
...I feel so much for you mommies with so many little ones "on the horizon." I was single (!) and had a newborn and a 21-month old to take care of on my own (for 2.5 years), and -- believe me! -- it was NO picnic!! Otoh, I also found out (AFTER the second baby was born, of course!) that the Reality is NO WHERE NEAR AS BAD as how I _imagined_ it was going to be during my pregnancy -- even completely on my own!!!! I hope that is some consolation for you all -- but maybe you've experienced this already yourselves???! *sigh*

Especially after the twins are born, I think (although we will have our "days"!) our confidence will go up, we will be relieved because we can SEE them (and KNOW they're fine!), we will be able to DO things, more actively, for them, and everything will be that much more tangible than we "imagine" in our worst nightmares!! (??!) At least, that's how I HOPE it's going to be!!!!! (?!)

...When I look back upon those days of having two very little ones on my own, I honestly don't know HOW I did it. And, even at the time itself, I intentionally reflected VERY LITTLE on the matter. I was _fixed_, instead, on just taking each moment as it came, each day -- one at a time -- and managing things the best I could from one second to the next. (In such a situation, with such little children, how can we do otherwise??!) From that experience, I've become convinced about just what amazing creatures Mothers are -- just like you all are, and just like we all will keep on being!!! :'-) So, go forth, courageous women! Don't give into the fears that plague you! You will do spectacularly, I am SURE -- just as you are already ARE doing!!!!! :-)

(PS: Shawna, I count my blessings EVERY DAY that my boys are so close in age and that the twins (!!) will be too! You're right about how wonderful that is -- it makes it _awesome_ for them as they grow up, and even _easier_ (I PROMISE!) for Mommy when they get older -- I swear!!!!!)
***End quoted post***

Monica, Steph, Lisa, et al., I hope you get some comfort from this...? You are all clearly very capable people, and this twin-pg is overwhelming for even the strongest of us!! I really think/hope/pray that when the babies are actually here, things will be better/easier than we expect (not saying it is going to be EASY -- but just not HORRIFIC like we're imagining now)! Monica, you know how that "Mommy-ness" just kicks into gear and we do what we've gotta do to get The Job DONE...??! It'll be no different with these two than how it is/was with your ds. I'm so confident of that -- but maybe I'm just deluding myself...???!? ;-)

Lisa, sounds like you might've overdone it a bit this weekend...? Hope you managed to have a restful night before work today?? I can't imagine just how difficult this has to be for you. Hang in there! I/we all are thinking about you (and Val, Daniele, et al.)...

...Pleeeeeeeeeeease DRINK YOUR WATER, LADIES!!!!!!!!! I don't want any of us to have 30-Week (or sooner!) LABOR!!! That should be enough to compel you to start flooding all channels -- I sincerely _hope_!!! The occasional soda/caffeine/etc. is FINE (really!), but you MUST, MUST, MUST get that water in there!!!! You're all making me worried...! :cry:

Daniele, I've got a follow-up appt with an OB on Wed (because I missed my monthly exam on Thursday taking care of ds#2!), and the GP actually made a visit to our house on Saturday (yes, they still do that in Belgium -- amazing isn't it?!). Thank you so much for your concern though. I really appreciate it!

Sushi: Btw, I love eel/unagi-zushi too, although it's been years! I've even had raw-fish sushi once during this pg (eek!) and I think -- as long as you're in a "reputable establishment," your only true concern might be with the mercury in tuna, etc. Otherwise -- especially with SALMON (you all know why, so I won't say it!!), I say "dig in"!!!!! You all must really think I'm a nut, but -- I swear! -- the sushi-eating episode was LONG BEFORE this stomach bug business!!! :crazy:

Jason, thanks for being "one of the girls" with us! You're awesome!!

...Well, still feeling very tired. Repairman came to do maintenance on the boiler today without warning (!), and we had unexpected visitors too (nice, but tiring!!)! DS#1 only let me get in about an hour of sleep all day, when I had a horrible night's sleep already. So I'm really feeling it.

You all take good care of yourselves, and please, please, PLEASE drink that water!!!!!!!!!
x

[EBTwinz]

Getting up during the night? Check! I feel like I am up every hour. I lay on one side, get numb, change positions, fall back to sleep, wake up and have to pee. Sometimes I am up to pee 5 times! I guess our bodies are preparing us for when the little ones are here. I noticed I am peeing more during the day, too. And if I sit down too long, when I stand up, I feel like I am going to pee my pants. Even if I don't feel like I have to pee when I am sitting down.

Sushi? No check here! I am w/ Valerie on this one, unless it's fried, I won't eat it! The thought alone makes me sick and I have bad gag reflexes. Although, I do love salmon! But, it has to have a glaze on it or I won't eat it.

Daniele: Yes, the rhogam shot is for Oneg blood type. My dh is A+, so that is why I need one now. If the babies have his blood type or if even one of them have it, I have to get the shot again. I just remember the shot makes you feel like you are bruised. It hurts! I am not a good needle person.

Dh going to shower? No check here. My dh is excited to hang out w/ the guys during my shower. It's at my parent's house, so he will be there when it's over. My dh needs "male bonding time". So, I am sure that means, beer, golf (if the weather cooperates) and shooting pool.

Skin Tags? No check. Although, I do find crumbs in my bra, too! LOL!

Okay, stretch marks... I know I mentioned that I have the red lines on my boobs and Jason was kind enough to let me know they are stretch marks. Well, over the weekend I found more... on my butt!!!! I have little red lines all over my butt!! Does that mean my butt just grew too fast? I have always had a little bit of a booty, but now I have a bubble butt! With stretch marks! However, I don't have them on my stomach. weird....

~Lisa

[qbanmom5]

Roll Call: Terri --check

Sorry I haven't written all weekend. We bought new furniture so we have been cleaning, rearranging, organizing, etc. I was sooo sore last night that DH had to carry me to the bedroom. I literally stiffened up and couldn't move from the waist down. On the way, he banged my elbow on the wall which hurt like heck. He felt bad but I didn't want to complain since it can't be easy carrying me since I am pushing 160# now.

It took me a while to read, and it seems there are a lot of you in the East Coast. That is pretty cool. I am hanging up my broom vac and mop and I am done. Last night scared me and I felt like an invalid. Has anyone else considered getting a wheelchair for around the house?

Your stories are really funny. I was cracking up at Teresa's story and dh. I would have been cracking up too but with my incontinence these days I would have peed which would have really ruined the moment.

As for the veins, they do go away a few days/weeks after delivery. Not a real treat.

I am off to do some errands and get my little one ready for Kindergarten. Talk to you all later, Ters

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[EBTwinz]

I am about the give TMI, but given our recent conversations, I don't think it's too big of a deal. I am having MAJOR problems going to the bathroom (#2). Yesterday, I strained so bad that I now have the mother of all hemmorrhoids! I drink my water all day, which is suppose to help. Is there anything else I can do? My poor butt hurts from sitting at my desk! I eat a lot of bananas and take my vitamins, which I am sure adds to my constipation. It was just a very painful experience that I wish to not repeat.

~Lisa

[megzmom]

Monday - Heather Check

Doing report cards today. No kids yeah me!!!!!! I had a long lunch with my mom at a Japanese restaurant. I am so sleepy now.

Sleep-I don't wake up as much as I did with my first pg. I think because I am soooo exhausted after teaching all day. I'd rather pea the bed than wake up

Shaving-I laughed out loud really when I read Teresa and her poor dh. I never thought of my husband shaving my legs or anything else. I don't like to shave (only trim) because I get so darn itchy.

Mood-I am still in the mood alot but we are on"pelvic rest" I don't consider that the big O. Husband still gets his share but I have only been the receipient 2 times. I think I might get him to shave me...maybe start something else :)

BH-I am on my feet all day and I get Bh all the time. They only last for a short time and are below my belly button so I don't stress. I notice them alot at night and when I get up from sitting, and when I walk.

Veins-Does anyone notice their veins in the stomach are very dark at night (maybe from the strain)?

Belly button-anyones popped yet? Mine is close but not an outie yet.

Bathing suit-I went to look for one this weekend and they were twice the amount the reg suits were and they were way too skimpy for me. I want to start swimming at my moms but I don't know what to wear.

Theme-Okay I am giving in. DH explained himself with out a tude on Friday and he just feels left out. mom, MIL and I are buying everything on Sats (while he works). This weekend he went to s. Fl to visit his mom and he took my dd. I went crazy. I used to be a single mom and being alone is no problem BUT not this weekend. I cried and was so lonely without them. They are coming back today. So far I haven't been a crier but I do get irritated easily. This weekend it was the opposite. I ate way tooo much Ice Cream :)

[teresa67]

Lisa,

Sorry to hear about the constipation, been there, done that, I know it's terrible especially the roids. Best thing to do is to use a stool softner, most doctors recommend Colace, you can buy the generic brand which is way cheaper. I take 3 soft gels about every other dayy and it works great, if you need something a little more, fiber chewables, tablets or anything like that also helps alot. I love bananas and try to eat them everyday, but you are right they are constipating, but with the stool softner I can eat them just fine.

[EBTwinz]

Thanks, Teresa, for the tips. I will have to try them out. I think I will start w/ the stool softener, because I have tried fiber pills in the past and they didn't help. Just another perk of being pregnant! Gotta love the roids!

[mmzill]

Lisa - I alsways thought Banana's had a constipating effect. Citrus fruit helps me alot.

[mommyof4at26]

so,steph skin tags-check,i got them alot around my boobs, crumbs check-i get those too, and heather yes my belly button is now officially a outtie, its so wierd and sensitive too

[EBTwinz]

Teresa: I just noticed your ticker, Congrats on hitting 29 weeks! That is the first milestone, according to my OB! :yippee:

[AndreaR]

AndreaR: check!

I'm back from the doctors. I saw both my Peri & my OB. Everything is great! Thank God!! Baby A weighs 2' 5 oz, and Baby B weighs 2' 2 oz. Baby B's weight is average and Baby A is above average! My cervix is still long, 4.8! Fluids are good, membrane is thick. All in all, a great visit! Also the placenta for Baby A was a little low a month ago, but it has since moved up. I am just so relieved and thankful. My DH couldn't get away from work, so I asked for some pics to bring home to him. I got a decent face shot of Baby A, but Baby B wouldn't cooperate at all. Oh well. Question, do all of your DHs go to the doctor with you? I was really disappointed that my DH decided that work was more important today. Even though I know he was really busy, I felt alone. He hasn't been since my 16-week U/S.

Okay - lots of comments here:

Soda/Water - When I was nauseaus, I drank one or two ginger ales per day, but since then, I have been pretty good about not drinking soda every day. I try to drink water, but I have a real hard time in the morning, for some reason. Then, by the afternoon, I feel like I need to catch up and then I end up going to the bathroom 4X at night. So yes, Danielle, I am getting up a lot at night to pee. Also, I wake up a lot because my shoulder is sore or my arm is numb and I have to switch sides.

Steph - I check my registry no less than twice per day! And I also have developed skin tags (though not on my nipples). I have one in my arm pit, and I have a couple of small ones under my breasts. Are they caused by friction??

Jason - It sounds like the shower was wonderful and that you received some heartfelt gifts. How sweet!

Grooming "down there" - It seems to me that the majority of our DHs help out with the grooming. I think that is so funny. I never would have thought.

Monica - I am totally with you feeling scared and overwhelmed. I have been scared of being a mother since before I got pregnant. I have spoken about this with my therapist on numerous occassions, and this is what she has said to me: It's good that I'm nervous/scared because it IS going to be hard, and it IS going to be exhausting. If I weren't scared, then I wouldn't be looking at it realistically. The other thing she always tells me is that things are "time limited." Morning sickness doesn't last forever (but it sure felt like it), the needs of a newborn baby won't last forever. So I try to remember that. You already are a great mom to your DD, and you will be a great mom to your twins. Yes, it's going to be hard, but like someone else here said, that is why God chose US to be moms of twins.

Rhogam shot - I haven't had one. It has never come up with my OB. My blood type is A+. Should I ask??

Motherhood store - I don't love Motherhood either. The clothes just aren't that well made, and the material they use is kind of yucky on a lot of their stuff. My problem is that they're the only store I could find that makes plus-sized maternity clothes. I was a size 12/14 before I got pg, and I have gained............(I have been afraid to tell you gals this until now)...........55 pounds as of today! It's CRAZY. So nothing fits. NOTHING. It is so depressing. My OB and my Peri say "don't worry about it....it's fine.....you're healthy....the babies are healthy," but they aren't the ones trying to find clothes that fit. I've given up on being stylish. And I have eleven more weeks!!! I keep joking that I'll be in a moo-moo by week 30, but it may not be a joke.

My bellybutton (for as big as I am) is still an inny. It has flattened out quite a bit, but there's still an indentation. I'm holding out hope that it doesn't become an outy. If it does, will it go back? Not that outies are bad, I just like my bellybutton. :-)

Lisa - I totally know what you mean about feeling weird at the shower. I remember my wedding shower, and it was a little unnerving to have all that attention, AND to try to be gracious with every gift and make sure you recognize that person and say the right thing. I begged my DH to come with me to our baby shower, and he has agreed. Mine isn't for another month, and I'm afraid I'll be too tired to do it all myself. Also, sorry about the hemmorrhoids. That stinks. I have a HUGE one, too. I was constipated about two weeks ago. The hemmorrhoid still hasn't gone away. I meant to ask my doctor about it today, but I forgot. It is a HORRIBLE feeling and a horrible part of being pregnant.

Well, sorry for the really long post. Thanks for listening!

Andrea

[teresa67]

Thanks Lisa:yippee: , I'm trying to make it to 36 weeks, that is when my dr said she would do my c section. My girls already weigh over 3 pounds each, so i'm hoping for good weights on them when they are born.

[Tiny Blessings]

Tina - I really haven't felt any BH contractions, but this is my first pregnancy, so maybe I'm just not sure what I'm feeling. If I bend straight over (and squish the babies), I feel what seems to be a contraction a few seconds later. It just feels like my belly is tightening up, but it doesn't hurt at all. Of course, I rarely bend over these days... I did feel the same thing last weekend when I was going up and down the stairs a lot. As soon as I got off my feet, it stopped. Is that Braxton-Hicks?? One of my questions for the doctor tomorrow is what to expect regarding contractions.

Andrea


Sure sounds like it to me, Andrea! ;)

Tina

[Tiny Blessings]

does any one drink soda still? i do its the only habit i have i have cut down alot i use to drink 3-6 cans a day now its maybe one a day is that still bad? i ll be on here all day, we are having a snowstorm here in minnesota its bad.


I must admit (sheepishly) that I have snuck in soda on a few occassions...I just am to the point of getting so darned sick of water and milk all of the time. I am not generally a soda drinker at all, but a root beer tastes SOOOOOO good every once in a while! :crazy:

[Tiny Blessings]

I am about the give TMI, but given our recent conversations, I don't think it's too big of a deal. I am having MAJOR problems going to the bathroom (#2). Yesterday, I strained so bad that I now have the mother of all hemmorrhoids! I drink my water all day, which is suppose to help. Is there anything else I can do? My poor butt hurts from sitting at my desk! I eat a lot of bananas and take my vitamins, which I am sure adds to my constipation. It was just a very painful experience that I wish to not repeat.

~Lisa


Lisa, have you considered the Metamucil tablets (or is that what you meant by trying the fiber tablets in the past?) They work well and you don't have to drink tons of icky oragne stuff! LOL. Good Luck...

[davoswoman]

Okay, let's see if I can do this.

AndreaR- JcPenney has plus size maternity clothes. You can check them out online or if you live somewhere where they have an outlet store that is best. The prices at the outlet stores are awesome.
The weights on your babies sound great! Can't wait until I can find out mine, but they don't have an u/s scheduled any time soon.
As for DH going to doc with me, I only have him go to the ones with u/s. I figure the rest are pretty routine.

Lisa- I take 1 to 2 of the colace every day. I have had terrible constipation becuase I have to take a TON of iron. I am anemic already and then had a gastric bypass and am now pg so you can imagine my struggle to keep my iron up. Also try to eat lots of fresh fruit other than bananas. Grapes, plums, apples, etc are really good.

Steph- haven't noticed any skin tags, but do get the crumbs in the bra all the time :rotflmbo: :rotflmbo:

Daniel- I am up every 1 1/2 to 2 hours a night. I have to turn over because my hips hurt and of course once I am awake I have to go pee!! All the turning over sometimes makes me feel like I am on a rotisserrie (sp?):crazy:

Mommyof4at26- I drink and occasional diet pepsi but it gives me gas so bad I hardly ever do anymore. My sister who had six kids would drink a couple of 44oz Diet Cokes from the convenience store every day and all her kids came out normal. I figure my cup of coffee and occasional iced tea or something is nothing in the caffiene department compared to that!

I have my regular OB appt tomorrow. I will go every two weeks after this. I am going to ask the doctor about pain. When I am up very long I start getting a pain on my right side. I almost feel like I pulled a muscle. I wonder if it has to do with all the abdominal surgeries I have had over the years? Hmm. Very uncomfortable though.

The babies have been very active lately, but I understand the fear when they aren't every once in a while I will go half a day without feeling them. Especially the one down low and it freaks me out. For some reason she likes to get active when I go to bed and am laying down. Go figure!

Hubby started the evening shift today. It is weird being home alone at night. I am bored out of my mind and there is nothing on tv I want to watch!! Guess I'll make a bologna sandwich and read.

Nighty, night!

[Daniele'sTwins]

Valerie...My DH will not be coming to the baby shower. He (like Lisa's dh) will be bonding with the guys.

Steph...I have gotten a lot more skin tags too. Mostly on my neck. My DH said that when you are pregnant because of the hormones we will get more than usual. I also asked him about getting them on your nipples and he said that was normal too. \

Sherry...I hope you are feeling better. As for the Green tea thing, I heard NOT to drink green tea while you are pregnant.

Lisa...I am getting up about 5-6 times in the night to pee.! I also noticed like you that i will be sitting down and not have to pee but when I stand up I feel like I may pee my pants if I don't rush to the bathroom!!! Isn't that the weirdest thing!
As for the Hemmi's I am SOOOOOO sorry!!! I have never had them and hope to never get them either. I have ALWAYS had a constipation issue so this is not new to me but ever since I was a little girl my mother told me not to "Push" to hard while going to the bathroom because i would get them so that has always been a fear of mine...lol

AndreaR...I am glad you had a good doc appointment! I will be so excited when my boys are over 2lbs a piece! As for my DH coming to the doc with me I only have him come to the u/s ones. I do have one on the 29th but I told him he can skip this one because he has been at all the other ones so far. Ia m going to have my mom come with me and then after that she is going to come to the breastfeeding class with me at the hospital. I figure my DH will come to the class on taking care of an infant and themultiples one.

Candy...good luck at you doc appointment tomorrow and as for the feeling of pulling a muscle, especially first waking up in the mornign. I get that too.

Crumbs in bra...check!

Bathing suits...I forgot who asked about them but I LOVE the bathing suits at Target. Because I live in RI I will not need one while I am pregnant but I did buy a couple tankini ones for after I have the babies. They are very affordable there.

Ice Cream...BIG news for me!! The ice cream place right next to me that sells the best homeade ice cream is opening up tomorrow! My DH and I have already planned what we are going to order first! I can't tell you how happy I am!

[mmzill]

Hey everyone -

I hope you all have had a good day. It sounds like you have.

I don't have any new skin tags, but the stretch marks are popping up all over. Someone mentioned they have new ones on their butt. Me too, and hips, and most recently on my stomach......ugh. Oh well, I guess we are carrying two.

Daniele - I have to be careful when I stand up too, because the urge to pee is so bad! Plus I'm having an awful time holding it in....(grrr, I feel like I need to start wearing diapers:crazy: )....so I have to make sure I'm not far from a bathroom. I don't have to get up too often at night thankfully. Enjoy the ice cream!!!! I can't seem to get enough of that lately.

AndreaR - That's great on the appt!!! I have one tomorrow. But only an OB visit - no u/s :( I love to see our little guys kicking and stuff! It's so much fun. Since we aren't having an u/s my dh isn't going to come with me, I guess I don't need him to, but I always like the company.

Someone awhile back asked about having a shower if it's not your first baby. I didn't respond at the time, cause I didn't know what was happening for us - at any rate - The church that we attend has decided to just have a "money" shower for us, since it is our second. They are just taking up $ and putting it in a card - no fancy cake and games get-together. As far as I'm concerned, that's the best! That way we can purchase the items that we really need. Most of the ladies here are "old fashioned" and don't really like a registry, so for our dd we got all kinds of items that were basically useless, although, very thoughtful. I think it will work out great and am very excited about it all.

Well, my dh just came up to go to bed, so I best get off here too. I hope everyone has a good day tomorrow.
~Monica

[TMoT]

Okay. I can't find the post now (Valerie? Candy? Andrea?) but it made me laugh and inspired me to come up with some, "erm, uh... _NO_ 'check'" List Items (besides sushi!) to try to "stump" the twin-pg Mommy Crowd... And, lo and behold, something happened this morning that I'm sure no one else has had yet!!!!

I woke up in a small puddle of milk!!!!!! :rotflmbo:

Between the alarm and the first "snooze," i fell asleep with my arm under my boob and half-rolled on my side, and when I awoke the second time, my bed was wet! I thought "did I drool?" (very likely these days!), or "did I spill some water?" And, then I realized the spot was too low to have come from my mouth, and in fact, was right under my boob!!! I had a milk puddle!!!!! :crazy:

Well, I bet more than one of us will have this happen "down the road," but I guess I'm the first anyway!!! :cool:

A couple other "Uh-No" List things:

*Butt Zits*

...Anyone??? !!! LOL ...I have one from the beginning of this pg (I swear!) that JUST WON'T GO AWAY!!!! LOL I had this with my other two pgs (guess it's hormones), but this one is a real hanger-onner! I'll probably have a scar from it to join all the other physical damage from this pg!!!! ;-)

And, I'm sure I still have everyone beat with this one:

*Blonde Toe Hair*

...Check? No Check??? ;-) I wrote about this before (and I remember Lisa checking her own toe hair _at work_ for any changes!!), but, I promise you, my toe hair has changed from brown to blonde and now there are no signs of my "normal" body hair color on my feet! Isn't that wild??!?!?

Well, there. Now the Challenge is out for everyone to come up with some "I bet you don't have _this_" pg changes to see which ones last till the end of our pgs as true abnormalities! ;-) However, MENTAL changes _don't_ count!!!!! :-P

...Btw, both ds's made it to school today (whew!), although I'm half-expecting to get a call from ds#1's school asking me to come pick him up later... :-( So, I at least will (hopefully) have a couple of hours ot rest this morning....

Just quickly, though: +Congratulations+ Teresa on the 29 weeks and those 3-pounders!!! I'm so happy for you! Whew!!!! Keep it going, girl!!!!!

More later. Take care, all!

[Tiny Blessings]

:woa: Just got out of a meeting and just had to post a quick question....

Anyone having issues with their vision? :woa: I wear contacts and changed them this AM, but things seem a bit blurry. So, just in case I got a "bad pair", I changed them again. Still blurry.....YIKES....are vision issues yet another side effect of pregnancy? Maybe this one belongs on Sherry's new checklist of things that are unique????

Tina

[twinsmakethree]

Andrea- Check

hello everyone from the post it seems all is well

I had a horrible day/night yesterday. The good thing is i interviewed a pediatrician and she seems to be very nice I think i will go with her. My day was fine until 5 or so I got extremely tired and irritable, unfortunately that was the same time my dh came home and he caught all of it. First he joked about me making meatloaf and having to eat it usually i trade wits with him but i was not in the mood i gave him a huge seech about being ungrateful and i shouldnt had to cook anyway, I went wobbling away and he mocked me laughing and trying to touch my stomatch I hate when people touch my stomatch without my permission! So I said Im about to cry he said dont worry its ok your emotional right now! why did he say that??? I blew up about how maybe Im just tired and dont feel like any stupidity and why everytime Im upset its always hormones and not because of other peoples ignorance. So after that of course everyone loved the meatloaf and left me alone for the night :crazy: Then all night I got up and had to go to the bathroom and had the worst pelvic pressure ever I might have gotten 3 hrs sleep total. So today I have to finish writing my papers that I didnt do last night that was due yesterday oh well sorry for my venting!!

A few responses

Andrea R- nice weight for the babies, wow everyone's babies seem to be growing so nicely keep up the good work

Steph- no skin tags yet, but plenty of stretch marks, it looks like my cat got happy on my stomatch!

Daniele - Oh I wish I was in your shoes it seems like i cant get enough icecream these days I have to hide it though because suddenly in my household everyone has the same craving

My husband was going on every appointment with me until his schedule changed to daytime shifts. He wants me to schedule everything on fridays now so he can be there. Its nice to have him there but I dont feel bad if he's not there

Lisa- I had the same problem with constipation- try oranges it works welll with me and drink ur water:spitwater

Lastly someone commented me on my daughters' names please forgive me for being late but thank you and the name means extremely gentle and the Nusaybah means something like brave woman. I like names with meaning it makes it easier for me when I write their books. For each baby i write personalized books for them with the main character having their names its just something for them to keep and enjoy during bedtime stories.

Ok im off I have to homeschool sorry for the long post have a great day everyone!

[twinsmakethree]

Oh Sherry You are so funny with your list:D Im happy to say all those things are no checks for me:clap: :clap:

[swineland]

Roll call....Steph, check!

Will write more later.....I have to get out and run my errands or else I know before I know it it will be 3o'clock and I'll fall asleep!

Had a hard time staying asleep last night so I took 1/2 a unisom....whew....I feel like I've been in a coma!

See ya,
Steph

[AndreaR]

AndreaR – check!

Sorry for those of you having such bad bladder issues. Luckily (knocking on wood) I haven't had that too bad. From what I've read/heard, it's very common since the bladder is right in front of the uterus. When you stand up, the baby(ies) pushes on it, so that's why you basically can't hold it. NOT YOUR FAULT! And I've heard of people wearing incontinence pads later in pregnancy. For us, it comes early, just like everything else.

Sherry – I can say “uh-no” to: milk (but wow!), blonde toe hair, butt zits, was that everything? Hope you are enjoying a peaceful day while your sons are in school.

Monica – that is very generous of your church. You’ll certainly be putting that $$ to good use.

Tina –Do you have glasses that you can try? Maybe the contacts aren’t sitting right? Maybe our eyeballs get big too! I hate to say it, but have you had your glucose checked? I know that blurred vision is a side effect of diabetes (my sister is Type I). Not to scare you, I’m sure that’s not it, but, it did come to my mind.

Andrea (twinsmakethree) – sorry about your evening. But that’s good news on the pediatrician. Also, your names are beautiful, and I LOVE that you are writing books for them. I’m very impressed!

Ice cream – you know, I was fine until I found this board, and now, all of a sudden, I MUST HAVE a little ice cream every night. I blame all of you. LOL

Danielle – thanks for the info on the skin tags. Did your DH happen to mention if they’ll go away?

Bathing suit – I went to Florida in early February (lucky me!), and I bought a very cute tankini on-line at Old Navy. I was worried about the quality, but it was great. I bought one from Lands End, too, but it wasn’t as comfy, so I ended up returning it. My sister also lent me one from Pea in the Pod (I think she paid $150!!), and that wasn’t anything nicer than the Old Navy suit that I had.

Candy – thanks for the tip on JC Penney.

I’m "working" from home today, so I’ll be back!

Andrea

[megzmom]

I forgot to comment about dressing my boys. I definately want the identical thing in the beginning, until they can choose their own clothes. Then I won't care. Two reasons-I think its soo cute. I hate boys clothes. I miss having girly clothes to pick out. I think it is so much faster than searching all over.

My dh wants them coordinating not so much identical. Same outfits but in different colors. I am okay with that too.

back pain-I used the back patch someone mentioned last night (I did some weeding in my garden and ouch my back was killing me). It worked great. DH says we'll own stock in the company soon. The only thing that worried me was it said from preg consult physician. I'll try to remember and ask peri next visit.

[davoswoman]

:woa: Just got out of a meeting and just had to post a quick question....

Anyone having issues with their vision? :woa: I wear contacts and changed them this AM, but things seem a bit blurry. So, just in case I got a "bad pair", I changed them again. Still blurry.....YIKES....are vision issues yet another side effect of pregnancy? Maybe this one belongs on Sherry's new checklist of things that are unique????

Tina


DEFINITELY!!! I wear glasses and half the time can't see worth a darn with them on. Sometimes I actually see better with them off. I also have noticed my eyes are dry a lot and I have to use eye drops.

[EBTwinz]

Roll call.. Lisa.. check!

I called off work today. I am so tired! I only slept a total of 2 hours last night. I tried to sleep this morning, but would wake up every half hour. I just can't get comfortable.

I am going to try and lay down for a while. I will check back in later today. Just didn't want you all to worry if I didn't do roll call! :)

Oh, and this is how much of a ditz I am, I just realized we have two Andrea's on our board. So, I am sure I was responding to both of you in the same paragraph, thinking you were the same person. Sorry if I confused you! It's my preggers brain!!

~Lisa

[Tiny Blessings]

Hi all...


Megzmom: I did check with my OB and the doc from the Level II specialist place...both felt it was fine to use those TheraPad Patches. Hope that helps...

Andrea, I haven't had my glucose test yet...I have an appt in an hour with the OB...guess I'll ask about when that will happen. I know many of you ladies have already had yours....he hasn't even mentioned it at all yet. I hope that isn't it. I wonder if with all of this swelling in my hands and legs if there is additional pressure on my eyeballs or something??? Hmmm....Anyway, it sounds like Davoswoman is experiencing this too, so guess it doesn't need to be added to Sherry's list! LOL

As for outfits, I have bought things that are similar in this way: same outfit, but one baby will be in solids and one in stripes. For ex: a solid blue sleeper with a solid blue hat VS. a blue and white sleeper with a blue and white hat. That way we won't get the messed up at first. My friend also suggested painting one baby's toenail so we wouldn't get them mixed up. Too funny! Although DH isn't sold on the nail polish idea for his boys, I figure it's better than a "hello my name is" tag or a tatoo!

twinsmakethree: sorry about your bad night....Maybe he will make it up to you by being super nice tonight! Good luck getting your papers done!

Big Check Yes on having to pee all of the time and getting up several times at night to do so. Aslo on the bladder pressure.

Glad you took the day off, Lisa. Get some rest!

Okay....take good care everyone!

Tina
PS>..I am so jealous of all of the nice weather you guys are talking about...boating, gardening, flowers popping up! HOLY COW! Where I live (central/western Maine in the Ski Mountain country) we typically still have snow storms right up until mid to late april, so spring doesn't rear it's head around here until May!!! You are sooooo lucky!

PS>..someone said they are from Minnesota....what part? My sister lives in Lamberton...ever heard of it? It is smack dab in the middle of nowhere...just lots of corn and bean fields and by the Laura Ingalls Wilder/Little House on the Prarie site.

[AndreaR]

Tina - GOOD LUCK at the doctor!

[qbanmom5]

Roll Call: Ters Check

I am really trying to come up with some strange symptom I am having but I can't think of one I haven't already read on this board. Maybe just that my feet get super hot at night. You guys with swollen limbs probably have that though. Also, I don't know if I just can't handle my weight but the last few nights my heels have been killing me. I touch them and they feel like I have tiny balls in them -possibly some kind of swollen veins or something. Anyway, sleeping hurts unless my feet are elevated, the heels just throb. Anyone else have that?

Blurry and dry eyes/contacts: check!

Can't sleep at all either. Hip pain, back pain, does anyone else find themselves sleeping on their stomach? I try not to but I have always been a stomach sleeper and have started doing it again I guess because my back and hips hurt when I lie on them. I hope I am not squishing them. Is anyone else doing this? Any suggestions?

I am getting a hair cut today. I need something easy but not too short. I have really thick curly hair and if I just let it dry naturally it sponges up and out. I don't blow dry it because it takes too long and its outgrown its style.
Anyone else losing tons of hair. It has slowed down some, but I thought I was going to go bald at the beginning of this pregnancy.

I will write later, I need to get Raquel ready for school. Hope you all have a great day, and I am going to force myself to drink some water right now! Does anyone else get that feeling that they are drowning when drinking their water? Maybe I need to slow down a bit. I just try to get it over with then I panic like I can't breathe.

Oh, is everyone getting on your nerves lately? My fuse is even smaller than it normailly is and I have no patience. Thats not good considering I will be needing patience more than ever lately. Also, we got the kids new bunk beds and now the girls are fighting constantly because no one wants to sleep on the top bunk. They keep coming into my bed which drives me nuts because I need all the space I can get and lately I am so irritated when I get bumped or kicked in the middle of the night. I think I am going to let them have my bed and sleep in their bunks with the twins. Just joking, I wouldn't do that. Anyway just venting. Talk to you soon, Ters

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[teresa67]

Ters,

Your eyes do change when your pregnant, everything changes lol.
Everything in your body is growing, I had to have my eyes checked twice already and my doctor wants me to go again, but that is due to the diabetes, but if everything is normal with you, everything should go back to normal after the babies come. Even my taste buds on the back of my tongue are growing, I asked my doctor what was up with that? I felt a lump on the back of my tongue and she said its hyper so and so......translation......everything is growing and changing with all these hormones in your body.

I think you should ask your doctor about your hair falling out. When your pregnant, the hair that regularly falls out everyday stops or slows down alot.
Your hair should actually get thicker when your pregnant, that is one of the perks of being pregnant. Are you on prenatal vitamins and an iron pill?


It's alright to sleep on your stomach, you can't squish them. Doctors recommend you sleep on you left side, that lets an atery flow better, so its best for you and the babies. When you get a bit bigger, it will be very very uncomfortable to lie on your back. Last week my doctor told me I could not lie on my back anymore, if I was asked to lie on my back for my ultrasound I was to tell them that my doctor said I could no longer do this, it was unsafe for the babies and me. It cuts off blood supply (atery).

What's that tv commercial that says when you walk you exert 3 times or whatever number it was of your weight on your feet, no wonder they hurt....so that's several hundred pounds on your feet, my heels have had it, I'm thinking of ways to get them in better condition before I deliver because they look so bad.

[Daniele'sTwins]

Daniele...Check

Monica...that is awesome about the shower your church is having for you! What a blessing!

Sherry...no milk puddles here not even a drop from me yet. No butt zits or blonde toe hair either...lol Sorry!

Tina...Good luck at the doctors today, let us know how it goes. As for the toenail polish. I am having boys too and I also don't want to paint their toes. A mom at the twins group mentioned braclets for the boys. Even those string ones. Maybe one in blue and one in green??

Andrea...Congrats on finding a pedi! I still have to interview for ours. I really need my husband to set it up though because he is the one with the busy work day! DO you homeschool? Wow, if so that is incredible. As for you DH telling you it is ok that you are emotional, I completely know what you mean! When I am cranky my DH loves to point out that it is the hormones! I HATE that! He also used to point out when it was PMS.

AndreaR...I don't think skin tags ever go away but it is very easy for a derm to clip them off or freeze them off. Don't pull on them or cut them yourself! I will ask my DH tonight though just to be sure.

Heather...I asked my OB about those patches too, he said they are fine.

Ters...I have not been stomache sleeping, I am too afraid but I have tilted towards my belly with a pillow and that feels pretty good. I am not loosing hair but my hairdresser will not do anything drastic to my hair because she says that pregnant women should never cut their hair too much during pregnancy because we will go crazy with our hormones if we don't like it...lol

Are you all having trouble breathing? I feel like I ran a marathon just walking up the stairs! It is terrible!

Lisa...I am so glad you are home today! You desearve it!

I have to take a nap now...I will write back later

[mommyof4at26]

i am from burnsville, minnesota,:yippee:

[megzmom]

twins apart- My husband would have a heart attack if polish or bracelets on the boys. I heard and I am going to do it. One boy ie Ben is going to wear brown, blue or black socks while Zack will have white or green or red. That way when they are crawling away you can tell who is who. I already bought baskets to put socks in and I am going to put their name on one.

My mom saw a commercial - sharpie where the dad labeled the baby's diapers - cute.

I am also going to NOT have matching shoes. I am sure by then I can tell them apart by their personality-again unless they are crawling/running away.


Breathing-I am getting very winded. I haven't even gained much weight last week I only gained 10lbs-bless your heart for those that gained more. I got out of the car went in the convenient store and back to my car and I couldn't breath!

Sleeping/stomach- Yes I still sleep on my stomach with one leg propped up on a pillow. I hope I am not squishing the babies either

Hair falling out- Thryroidism runs in all the women. Becasue of all the hormones- I'd have my dr check me if you have that symptom. Gain/loosing weight can't be a symptom with us oops!

[Daniele'sTwins]

Heather...that is a good idea with the socks but i think i may still go with string like bracelets. I am not talking with beads or anything just a piece of colored string to help me if they are identical.

I can't believe you have only gained 10lbs so far!!! That is incredible! I am up to 27lbs! When I was up to 25lbs my husband, my mom, and I were talking and my husband asked how much bigger she thinks I will get (not that he cares but thinks it is amazing how I am EXPANDING...lol) and she told him I was going to gain another 25lbs! UGH! LOL This is so freaky to me! I just keep growing and growing and growing!

[TMoT]

Tummy Sleeping: Like Teresa said, sleeping on your tummy is fine for pg! On that site I always post the link for (spinningbabies.com), the woman actually -recommends- making a "nest" for your stomach and sleeping face-DOWN, if you can -- there are even little pictures... Otherwise, also like Teresa said, LEFT side is best for circulation...

I don't know about you all, but I just CAN'T lay on my back anymore. It's uncomfortable and, last u/s, I had that very bad near-fainting spell from having to be belly-up for so long... Also read that the babies are actually squishing your oxygen supply when they're laying "on top" of you...!! ;-)

Out of Breath: I get WINDED with just the smallest physical exertion! I'm sure the flu-bugs we've been having (and, btw, things are calm for the moment -- whew!) haven't helped with that. But, given our sizes and the physical strain on our bodies right now, I'm sure this is normal. *pant, pant, puff, puff*

Identical Twin "Cues": I like the ideas about "how to tell identical twins apart"!!! The socks/shoes is especially clever if you're planning to dress them alike otherwise...! For the rest, as their Moms, I'm SURE you will be able to tell your twins apart, no matter what! With all the twins I've known in my life, there have always been subtle differences about them that make it really clear who is who -- although in the beginning it might be that much more difficult... What FUN though!!!!! :-)

Andrea, such nice names! And that's so cool that you write books about your children!! I've thought a thousand times about doing something similar but never got my act together... :-( BRAVO for you! What an awesome Mommy!! :clap:

Temper: Ters, I have absolutely NO tolerance level these days either! :-( I figure it comes down to the fact that I have a limited amount of energy to expend and I often can't be bothered to spend it "negotiating" with a 5-yr-old over his mashed potatoes or on something (like Andrea) I consider "moronic" that my dh (or _anyone_) does! When dh sees me like this, he already tends to back off, for all of our good, I'm sure!! Otoh, I notice it happens most often in the evenings, after a long, busy day, and when my sugar level hasn't yet been replenished by dinner... Anyone else notice this??? Maybe we should carry around carb-bars or something to stave off this head-biting reflex??? ;-)

Frequent peeing/awake at night: When I had kidney stones, I read that you should stop drinking water at around 7pm so you'll stop running to the potty all night... 'Course, I never do that now. I drink around-the-clock, literally! I know from the past that these night-time sleep "disturbances" are just God's/our body's way of preparing us for having Little Ones...! And they tell us "rest as much as you can"!!! Bah!!! Btw, if you have to pee a lot during the day (and it only ends up being a teaspoon :-(( ), take a look at your posture and make sure the babies aren't sitting on your bladder!

Remember: Suck that tummy IN (har! But REALLY!), curl your butt forward, and keep those babies as deep down inside your pelvic "bowl" as you can. Should take pressure off your bladder (and lower back too)!!!!

"Uh--NO" List/Eye-sight Probs: Just can't believe that no one else has milk puddles, butt zits or blonde toe hair!!! :crazy: LOL ...I've had eye trouble with past pgs, but not so bad (yet?) with this one. Don't bother changing your prescription totally though, as your eyes'll get back to "normal" after the birth (one--two?! of the ONLY thing/s that will, tho'!)....! And, about the milk, my mil reminded me that the anti-nausea medicine they prescribe VERY OFTEN in Europe, and that I took this weekend, actually stimulates milk production!!! One of the reasons that nursing moms in the US buy this stuff "under" the counter when they have milk-production issues, etc., with b/f..... (??!?!) (Keep me posted if you want to have some on-hand for those two hungry hand-fulls coming your way, Ladies... :cool: ) LOL

DS#2 doesn't have school tomorrow, and I have my first OB visit in a MONTH, so it's going to be a busy day! Can't wait to see the little ones again! I'll let you all know -- especially after all the intervening "excitement"/illnesses -- how we're doing. Check in with you then. Take care all!!!

[twinsmakethree]

well everyone today I had to go into my dr's office for an emergency visit. At first it was just the fact that i had a yeast infection then i told her that i had incredible pelvic pressure that was bad last night so she told me to come in. My cervix is very short 1.78 ( it is suppose to be between 3 and 4 inches I was told) the baby closest to the cervix has moved head down but seems to be right there. And I was having contractions but not bad. So I had to take another test to see if I am at risk for preterm labor within the two weeks. I should get those results tomorrow Needless to say i am on bedrest now :( but with everything bad there is some good. The babies are doing great and iwas able to see them again and when i got home their package came from Target! I was really excited about that i got them bathrobes with their monograms on it, they are adorable.

Well the very good thing about bedrest is that I have a real good excuse to be lazy;)

Oh one more good thing I gained 2 pounds in a week so Im finally beginning to gain some weight!

Heather- I get shortness of breath fast as well, my dr wasnt to alarmed by it and up until 3 weeks ago Ihad only gain 10 pounds as well.


andrea

[qbanmom5]

Valerie: where are you? Hope all is well.

I am in a foul mood. The hairdresser cancelled my appt. I don't want to wait for another one and i don't want to go to supercuts and get a butcher job. Part of me wants to stand in front of the mirror and just start cutting it myself. Sounds like not a big deal but it is to me since I have been waiting for the appt. for a couple of weeks. I don't even like her hair cutting anyway but I live in a small town in the desert and not everyone knows how to give a stylish cut up here. UGH. Bad thing is that my son also had an appt. and it was canceled too and he has picture day on Thursday. Foul mood. Oh and the hairdresser is barely pregnant and not feeling well. That is her excuse. I felt like telling her that I have friends who are pregnant with twins and further along than she is and they are still working! I hate to say it, but I have no sympathy for women who are pregnant with singletons anymore. Waaaaaa cry me a river. Thanks, Ters

[TMoT]

Andrea, I am SO worried about you!!! Please make sure you drink TONS, GALLONS, whatever! of WATER!!!!!! It's the most important thing for staving off pre-term contractions!!! And, of course, STAY PUT!!!

I will have all three of you in my prayers tonight! :throb:
Much love,

[TMoT]

Ters, wish I could rush over there and fix things up for you myself! I'm really good (if I do say so myself!) at doing my kiddies' hair -- short, and NOT with the clippers -- real professional-like! Wouldn't even be afraid to experiment on your hair too while I'm at it (as long as that temper doesn't flare on me afterwards)! :crazy:

Just a thought, so you don't fume in isolation... ;-)

Yeah... Valerie, Heather, JILLLLLLL *yelling* JILL??!?!? Where are you???!?!!! :( :throb:

[twinsmakethree]

Thanks Sherry
actually its funny when I got home u were the first person i thought about . I got my water pitcher and started drinking:spitwater

Andrea

[twinsmakethree]

i found this baby list on-line and thought it might be helpful to us
* note this is for singletons so we might have to double :throb: :throb:

Cant you tell im bored!!!


Newborn Essentials Checklist

What you'll need to have on hand for the early days with your newborn

Clothing:

6-8 undershirts (buy side-tying or button or snap front for the first few days; once the cord falls off, you may want to have some “diaper shirts” that snap closed at the crotch)
3-5 nightgowns (for use until the cord falls off)
6-8 one-piece stretchy sleepers
1 or 2 hats
2 or 3 “outfits” for dressing up
4 or 5 pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits
1 or 2 pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face
1 or 2 sweaters or jackets, more in winter
bunting bag or snowsuit for winter baby
Blankets:

1 or 2 large cotton blankets
6-8 receiving blankets (also good as burp cloths)
Feeding:

If you are breastfeeding, no equipment is needed! Some nursing mothers like to have these optional items:
breast pump
milk storage containers
nursing pillow
nursing bras (if buying prenatally, buy one cup size larger than your pregnant bra size)
breast pads (disposable or washable)
If you are formula feeding:
6 to 10 four ounce bottles with nipples
4 to 6 eight ounce bottles with nipples
sterilizer
bottle and nipple brush
formula (be sure to check expiry date and note the lot number in case of recalls)
Diapering:

If you are using cloth diapers:
2 to 4 dozen diapers
6 to 8 waterproof covers
1 diaper pail
Vaseline or other barrier cream
1 or 2 dozen wash cloths for cleaning baby’s bottom
If you are using disposable diapers:
buy 1 or 2 boxes of newborn size diapers – it is better not to buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows quickly
Bathtime:

1 plastic infant tub (or use a large dishpan in the sink, or take baby in the bath with you)
6 to 8 wash cloths, not used on baby’s bottom
baby soap or cleanser
baby shampoo
baby soft-bristled hair brush
Bedtime:

If you are using a crib:
approved crib and crib mattress
2 or 3 waterproof mattress covers
3 or 4 fitted cribsheets
3 or 4 light blankets that fit in the crib
If baby will sleep with you:
firm mattress (not a waterbed)
2 or 3 waterproof pads to place under baby
Other items:

nail clippers or scissors (or just bite off baby’s nails as needed)
bulb syringe for suctioning mucous
baby thermometer
eye dropper or medicine spoon
approved infant car seat
sling or baby carrier
stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat
diaper bag
1 or 2 change pads
change table (or just use change pad on top of dresser or bed)
Other optional items:

pacifiers
baby swing
bouncy baby seat
mobiles
rattles and other baby toys

Andrea

[twinsmakethree]

here's a link to a checklist of what to pack for the hospital for you and the babies, I said it before but i love this website for information..hope its helpful


Andrea

http://health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/packingbag.html

[twinsmakethree]

Hey everyone look at my ultrasound Hope You like it :crazy:

Have a goodnight...andrea

http://burningpixel.com/Baby/Babygif.htm

[swineland]

Andrea, so sorry to hear about your bedrest and cervical changes. Although, it sounds like the babies are doing great, which is what everyone wants to hear :). I have a question for you....was your cervical length absolutely normal at your last u/s? I am just curious as to whether your changes happened quickly over the past couple weeks or were they concerned from the beginning? I noticed you said you had pelvic pressure. I am getting the same feeling and I would bet money that I have some of those "vulvar" veins. It feels really swollen and tender and "bulgy" in that area, especially when I stand.

I had planned on writing more, but I am wiped out. My energy level the last few days has just plummeted. But, the babies are doing kamikaze moves in my belly, so that's good! :clap:

I'll check in tomorrow...
Steph

[AndreaR]

Andrea (twinsmakethree) - So sorry about your bedrest. Take care of yourself and those babies. We'll be praying for you. And thanks for the lists -that is very helpful.

Ters - that's terrible about your hair appointments. I totally sympathize. Maybe since she cancelled on you, your hairdresser can squeeze you in soon?

fwalker75 - great weights on the babies. That is such a great feeling to know that they are growing on target! I just had u/s yesterday, and my peri said that the cervix should be "at least 3" in length. I just don't know what the unit of measurement is, centimeters, probably? They don't seem to measure too much in inches. I'm sure your OB will be able to provide more insight next week.

Sleep positions - I have not been able to sleep on my stomach since about week 6. My boobs were soooo sore in the beginning that I couldn't lay on them. And now, there's no way I could lay on my stomach. I can't lay on my back either - I feel sick. I don't know if it's in my head or not, because I know that it cuts off the blood/oxygen supply. And if I prop myself up to a near-sitting position (which is good for acid reflux) I snore and wake myself up. I got a massage a couple of weeks ago, and I got to lay on my stomach, because on top of the table, there was a pillow with a big hole in it. It was so comfortable. I couldn't believe it. I can't wait to go back!

Shortness of breath - check! I have even found that if I talk too much (which happens quite frequently), I run out of breath. It's kind of funny.


Today, I spent about an hour typing a list of things to do before the babies arrive, and I can't find it anywhere. I remember saving it frequently, but I don't know where. I even tried to search my computer and came up w/ nada. What a bummer. Of course, I can't remember anything I put on the list.

Anyone feel like they're nesting yet? I don't know if it was a one-time thing, but today I organized a big pile of papers in our office. Even before I got pg, I would get like this once in a while, so I can't tell if it's pg related. I do have the urge to clean/organize more around the house, but there is too much lifting/bending involved that I skip it.

Hope everyone has a good night's sleep!

AndreaR

[mmzill]

Hey everyone -

Sounds like the dr's apts went well.

About cervix length - I've read that 3 cm or more is good. My dr today said that mine was soft and she could stick her finger in it up 3cm, but that the other end was closed......so, she wasn't concerned, although it did concern me some. Also at my appt today I've gained 24 lbs so far, and my fundal height is 36!!!! UGH!!!! The babies were moving around alot so she had a hard time getting heartbeats, but that was only 'cause the stinkers wouldn't hold still. :yippee: She also did the Fetal fibro/necton???? test, which if negative is like 99% saying that you are not going into labor in the next 2 wks, Well, mine was negative, so that's a good thing.

Sleep positions - I can't sleep on my stomach or my back, so I switch from side to side at night. It's so frustrating.

AndreaR - sorry you lost your list. Did you try to go back to the program you typed it up in and then File, sometimes at the bottom of the list there, it has most recently saved files. (I hope I'm not insulting your computer skills, you may already know to do that) Nesting - yes, but I feel like I shouldn't be doing much of that stuff since everyone says to rest as much as possible.

fwalker75 - Glad your babies are growing so much, and that it sounds like they are doing great! Congrats!

Ters - sorry about the hair! How frustrating! I know what you mean about not having sympathy for women prego with one! This is so so much harder!!!\

Andrea - please take it easy! I hope that everything calms down for you.

Thanks so much to eveyone for the support on the overwhelming feelings! I'm feeling alot better today. We just have to take it one day at a time!!! God will get us through this!

Valerie! Where are you!!!???? I hope you are ok! And a few others that haven't posted in a while - We worry about you all!

Have a good night!
~Monica

[JacobsMom]

I had a really busy day yesterday. I started out the day with my one hour glucose test. My sonogram with the peri was scheduled for 10:15 and I finally got on the table at 11:45. Then I had an appointment with my OB at 1:45.

I just about freaked out when I was getting my blood drawn for the glucose tolerence test. The phlebotomist didn't look like he knew what he was doing. I am terrified of needles anyhow and he was making me really nervous. He said he couldn't find a vein and I almost never have a problem with that. I was squeezing my fist so hard trying to get a vein to pop out my whole arm was shaking. He asked me if I was ok and I told him NO! I'm really not. After I started crying, another older woman came into the room and he got her to do it. It hurt but wasn't too bad. I think just because I had gotten so worked up before that it made it worse.

My sonogram was great. The peri was a lot more talkative than at my last appointment. The boys are measuring about 1 week larger than my gestational date. Baby A is 2.5 lbs, and Baby B is 2.1 lbs at 25wks/4days. Baby A was about 5 days bigger, 3 weeks ago, so they have evened out now so that is less risk for the TTTS. I'm feeling really good about them. They are both moving a lot. I am bummed that they do not record videos of the sonograms anymore. I have a video of both of Jacob's, but that was 8 years ago. I would love to have one of the twins. Some of the doctors in the practice (there are 6) have the 3D sonogram machine, but mine doesn't. I'm really bummed about that!!! I am dying to see what their little faces really look like and not just those skeletal/alien black and white images!! LOL! There are a couple of places here in Houston that do the 3D/4D images and sell you photos and videos but from what I understand they are really expensive and the insurance won't pay for that.

I finally got to eat lunch about noon. I was starving since I had to do the glucose test after fasting and had not had anything to eat since 8pm the night before. Well I did shove down a Special K cereal bar right after the blood test but that didn't do anything but take the edge off.

My OB visit was short and sweet. She did a quick bedside u/s to see the heartbeats so I got to see my babies twice in the same day. :clap: My BP was good and urine test fine. I had lost 1/2 lb since my last visit 2 weeks ago. So I am still 3 pounds lighter than I was 2 weeks before I got pregnant. We aren't concerned since the babies are such a good size, and I definately have extra poundage to lose. I only gained 10 pounds with my son Jacob and never even looked pregnant. I definately do with the twins. Jacob and I went out of town for a week for spring break and when we got home my hubby really noticed that I had pooched out more while I was gone. I think one of the babies has moved higher and when I look down now I can see the bulge sticking out well beyond my boobs now! LOL!

Well I need to close now. I have to run some DVD's back to the rental place and my overprotective hubby doesn't want me running the roads too late.

[davoswoman]

Just a quick one tonight. I am beat and going to bed.

Doctor visit went fine. BP is fine, my glucose test was fine, babies heart rates are fine. I am measuring at 33 weeks and doc says that is about normal. I go back in two weeks and will also have a sonogram. Yippee!! I am dying to find out how big the girls are!!

Going to bed now. Hopefully will have more energy to talk tomorrow!

[Tiny Blessings]

It's early, but here's my Wed roll call check in...

Just got up for a quick bowl of cereal, so thought I would check back in again. The Dr. visit was fine....routine stuff. My fundus measured at 32. Got a quick u/s just to see their positions and heartbeats. Baby A is upside down, but may not stay that way this early I realize, and Baby B is sideways just as I thought, that little bugger. Re: the numb/tingliing hands, doc said no typing for 2 weeks at work. I didn't tell him, but my first thought was, "Oh no...my message board! That must not count, right?!" So I will be good at work and still check the board at home. LOL

RE: the vision, he seemed to think it was just a pregnancy thing. It sounds like some of you are experiencing this too, so that makes me feel better about it. He scheduled my glucose test for april 10....I will be 29 weeks by then....that seems so late compared to all of you ladies and that worries me some. My weight gain was 8 pounds in the past 4 weeks...YIKES!

Andrea....glad you are resting and that your doc was so thorough in checking you out....please keep us posted re: how you and the little ones are doing.

Okay...gotta run...early meeting in the AM .

Tina

[megzmom]

Anyone watch the live births on discovery channel last night. I stayed up for the whole thing (minus a couple of times I dozed off). If the babies are born before 35 weeks then I will be delivering at Florida Hospital- which was on tv last night. I thought it was pretty cool.

There were two twin births by csection. Lots of csection last night. I feel better knowing exactly what they are cutting and about how long. I thought it was quick but really it took a little bit of time. Plus all the sounds. Glad I watched-but again I was a medic in the Air Force and none of that bothers me.

weight-yeah I've gained 10 lbs (since last week) I didn't hold ANYTHING in until a month ago.

Heartburn-definatley check. Felt like I was having a heart attack last night. First time this preg (lots with dd). What did you all recommend??? I took tums but didn't seem to really help. Woke up with it still- I ate spagetti and icecream (suprise-suprise).

[swineland]

Hi everyone....roll call: Steph, check!

So, I got on the scale yesterday morning and it said 183.5. This morning I get on the scale and it says 186! :scale: I know it fluctuates from time to time, but 3.5 lbs?? Yikes! If that holds true, then I have gained 25 lbs so far. Considering I'm 26 weeks, I think that's pretty good? Sherry is always saying a pound a week for a twin pregnancy.....

Today is my 3rd wedding anniversary :throb:. It's funny how the pregnancy really overshadows everything else. Normally we'd plan something romantic and fun, maybe a weekend getaway or something. This year, we're going to BRU and buying 2 crib mattresses! That's our anniv. gift to each other. How romantic :) I don't mind though, I wouldn't have it any other way.

(Sherry listen up!) Blond toe hair....CHECK! I can't believe it! I checked yesterday and sure enough, it's all blond. Normally I shave the little suckers right off as soon as they are visible, but b/c they are blond now I didn't even realize I had them again!

Butt zits......uh, no. Although, I know you mostly get them from straining/pushing, and b/c I have not had any issues with constipation at all, I am not surprised that I don't have them. Now, after the birth, we'll see about that!

Boobs: big, check. sore, check. annoying, check. leaking, not really. I have noticed that if I squeeze the nipple, several drops of milk come out (I assume it's milk....it's really white....not liquidy/clear like colostrum). Anyway, I have only done that a couple times.....don't want to start early contractions!

Glad to hear all the doctors appointments went well yesterday....you go girls!:clap:

Stomach sleeping: I am not sure if how I sleep is considered on my stomach or not. I don't sleep "face down" with my entire tummy underneath me...I'm too scared to do that. I do, however, sleep on my side with my whole body turned into the mattress. Then I take the leg that's on top and stretch it over and out. It totally takes the pressure off my hips and it's the only way I've been able to sleep. Before, when I slept with both legs aligned, one on top of the other, I'd wake up with HORRIBLE hip pain.....just awful.

Well, I gotta go watch my TiVo'd Desperate Housewives from Sunday.....I keep forgetting it's on there! Have a great day everyone...

Steph

[Daniele'sTwins]

Well, yesterday was a day of errands for my dh and I also stopped at motherhood to buy a few more t-shirts. And I also bought their only pair of peite length pants, this has been a problem my whole life!...lol While I was in there I had to sit down because I thought my legs were going to give way from under me! It was so weird! My body is so not used to all this extra weight i think. I came home and crashed after that! Then I called my mom on her way home from work and talked her into taking me to that ice cream place! YAY! Then I cooked dinner and watched American Idol with my DH.

So what did you AI fans think of last night? I would have passed out if I met Stevie Wonder!

Andrea...I am sorry to hear that you are on bedrest but I am so glad that the babies are doing great. Just keep eating anf drinking. If you are in risk for having these babies early you want to get their weights up there! Also, thanks for all the checklists!

Ters...MY HAIRDRESSER CANCELLED TOO!!! What the heck! But mine is not prenant her grandfather died so I have to be much nicer than you! LOL Now I have to wait another two weeks! As for the no pitty for a single pregnancy, I have to agree with you 100%! I have never had a sigle pregnancy but from hearing from everyone on this board it upsets me to hear that it is so much easier to be carrying just one. One of my cousins who is 2 months pregnant just keep saying that she is "hanging in there" when I ask her how she is feeling. It drives me crazy! If she only knew!

Steph...I ran three errands yesterday and I honestly thought i was going to have to call the ambulance because I was too tired to drive home! I have never experienced such exhaustion before! When I got home I completely crashed!

AndreaR...I have nesting episodes now and again but lately I have been helping my DH so much with his new office that I have been neglecting my household duties. I do have MAJOR pregnancy brain though! I was laughing when you wrote about losing what you had saved on the computer. I forget EVERYTHING lately even simple names! I guess these boys are going to be really really smart because they are taking it all from me!

Jacobsmom...Congrats on some BIG babies! That must make you feel so good! I wonder how big mine are now! I don't have another U/S until the 29th!

Tina...Congrats on a great appointment to you too!

Well, I have to go finish paying the bills then I have a bunch of running around to do for the DH! I know he does ask too much from me but if I was to say no he would be fine with that too. I just think it is part of my people pleaser mentality. HOWEVER if I get too tired I just stop like I did yesterday. I didn't finish everything yesterday either. I just take it slow then come home!

[EBTwinz]

Roll call.. Lisa... Check!

I read through all of the posts but I am too tired to respond to everyone individually, so I will try my best to cover everything. I am at work today. I am having a pretty rough week for some reason. I am just really tired! And sore. Anyone else feel like this? My ribs are killing me! I think I have a baby lodged in the right side of my rib cage. I can feel the lump, so I have been gently trying to push the little guy over, but he won't budge. I think someone mentioned their babies are really active. Mine are practicing karate! I am getting swift kicks all the time at each side. One time I thought they kicked right through my stomach!

Discovery channel: Check! I did watch the births yesterday. I didn't see all of them and I missed the twins. Does anyone know how much the twins weighed and the gestational ages? I watched a few c-sections. I didn't know it was so noisy, either. I almost passed out at one point. I made my dh watch some of it. He was very pale during the c-sections, too. Then he was shocked to see that the babies are not nice and clean when they first come out. He is so naive. LOL!

American Idol: I watched all of it but fell asleep before Chris sang. I am so ticked because I heard he was awesome! I am in a poll at work and we vote off one contestant each week. I think it's between Bucky, Melissa, and Kevin.

Hairdresser: I am sorry some of you had your appts cancelled. I had my hair cut about a month ago. I went to a new girl at my salon b/c mine was unavailable. Well, she chopped my hair! I had hair that went half way down my back. I wanted her to cut it so it fell just past my shoulders. Well, it now barely touches my shoulders and is very layered. I know what you mean about getting bad hair cuts when you are preggers. I cried when I got home.

Congrats on all the great appts this week. It sounds like the babies are all great weights. Keep up the good work everyone!!! :clap: And good luck to all of you who have appts coming up. My next level II is next Wednesday. I can't wait to see how much they have grown.

Toe hair: Check.

Butt zits: No check. But I do have some on my back. Gross!

Boob: Hurt? check! Leaking? no check but do have dried white stuff so I guess they are leaking a little bit.

Sleeping: not comfortable? CHECK!

Okay, here is my weird symptom, I feel like my skin is crawling. I get so itchy, all over. Even my feet. I want to rip off my clothes when it feels like this. And my legs are always very restless.

Well, I am off to eat some brunch. It's social workers day and they planned a brunch for us. Yum.

~Lisa


Valerie: WHERE ARE YOU????????????????????

[Daniele'sTwins]

Lisa... I can relate to your exhaustion! I wish you were out of work already!

I did not see the births on the discovery channel> I did see American Idol and i hope Melissa is off this week! I cannot believe she forgot the words! That is soooo disrespectful to Stevie Wonder! The judges should have blasted her a lot more than they did! Also, that Kevin is getting on my nerves...lol

Where is Valerie? I was thinking the same thing. I am hoping it is that she is just too tired to make it on. The exhaustion is getting pretty bad isn't it.


Enjoy your brunch! I am going to eat something, shower and head out myself.

[EBTwinz]

another new symptom: I have a new mole right above my lip. I kinda like this symptom, b/c moles above the lip are sexy! LOL! Maybe I will start to look like Cindy Crawford.

[vthompson]

Hello Ladies! I am here!! However, I had to read over 3 pages of posts and I am just too exhausted to respond to everything, so bare with me. Yesterday, I stayed home from work. I just did not sleep well at all on Monday night. I left my laptop at work so I could not get on the Internet. I felt loss w/out you guys!! Things have really not been good. I started to get numbness/pain in my legs yesterday that is continuing today. I talked to the nurse and she seems to think it is the way the babies are laying. I don't know, I just feel like how am I going to continue this p/g. Does anyone else feel like this? I have been so emotional lately and the aches and pains are starting to ge on my nerves. Although, these babies better stay in till June!!
I had my GD test today, I am anxious for those results.

It sounds as though everyone has had some great appts lately!

Skintags on nipples - Check!
Crumbs in boobs - Check!
Stretch marks on tummy - Check!
Constipation- Check!
Tummy veins darker at night - Check!
Stand up/almost pee pants - Check!
Blurry vision sometimes - Check!

Ok, I think that covers everything, sorry I am not responding to everyone individually!!

On Monday night, my DH had his hockey banquet, he coaches high school hockey. Each family brought us a gift for the babies, it was really nice!!

Gotta get back to work...YUCK!

Valerie

[vthompson]

BTW - Thanks for asking about me!!! It made me feel good that you guys care so much!! :)

[swineland]

Good article on getting our little angels to sleep/eat on the same schedule....

http://www.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id=2398&printable=true

Valerie, glad you are safe and sound!

Steph

[EBTwinz]

Valerie: Glad to hear from you. I was checking this site almost every ten mins to see if you responded yet. I stayed home from work, yesterday, too! I am so exhausted, sore, etc... I feel the same way you do. I wonder if it's because we are still working. I don't know..... I know everyone else is tired, too, but we seem to be getting hit w/ all of it at once. Let's go on strike!!! LOL!

Also, I just told my dh that I don't know how I am going to do this for 2 more months, and the worst is yet to come! I want them to stay in as long as possible (I am shooting for end of May, that puts me over 37 weeks) but I feel like my body is giving out on me. I am also very emotional. I cried two nights ago b/c I am so uncomfortable.

Well, hang in there. We will get through this together! :) Just keep reminding yourself, it is all worth it in the end!

~Lisa

[EBTwinz]

Steph: Happy Anniversary! :throb: And thanks for the article. I just read over it. I think I am going to print it for future reference.

[vthompson]

Lisa - I am so glad to hear that you cried because you were so uncomfortable. Lately, everytime I get frustrated at how I feel, tears well up in my eyes. Also, thanks for being my personal cheerleader!! I appreciate it! :yippee: I was laughing at how we should go on strike...could you imagine, me in Cleveland, you in PA with our strike signs...except there would only be 1of us picketing in each city. We probably wouldn't be able to stand long so the strike would have to end because of exhaustion! (lol) :rotflmbo:

Valerie

[Daniele'sTwins]

Happy Anniversary Steph!

Lisa and Valerie on strike but sitting down with their feet up crying...LOL:rotflmbo:

[EBTwinz]

I will be laying in the grass in the front of my office building w/ my picket sign! LOL! :rotflmbo: I need a catchy slogan, like "Unfair working conditions to twin mom!!" But I need something to ryhme.

[mmzill]

Monica - check

Valerie - so glad you see you are ok!!! I was getting concerned also! It's like the closer we get, the more paranoid I get when I don't hear from people on here.

PAIN EVERYWHERE!!!! CHECK!!!!!!!!!! I hurt all over, I can hardly move by the end of the day, I'm exhausted and very emotional/irratable. Lisa, my ribs hurt so much! One of the boys is transverse right under my ribs and won't move. It kills me! Then I at night I have pain right around my pubic bone so everytime I have to get up to pee, it's like shooting pain down there. Last night we went out to eat and by the end of dinner, I needed to lie down so bad, I was just aching.

I don't know how I'm going to make it till the end either!! Yesterday my dr was like, try to make it to 34 wks! (I really want to get to 38!) But at 34 we can deliver here locally, so that would be good (34 wks is only 6 wks away!!!!!! And is like April 26th or so) That scares me to death!!!

Steph - happy anniversary! At least stop and get ice cream on your way home from buying mattresess!!!

About Idol - I don't like Kevin's voice, it seems weak to me, I also don't really like Bucky, but that's because he is too much of a redneck (no offense, I grew up in NC and have lots of redneck friends, but his appearance just makes me not like him, his voice isn't too bad) My dh and I like Chris best for the guys and Katherine best for the girls, although there are a couple girls that are real close ties.

Missed the shows on Discovery channel :( I am always watching TLC.

Well - hope everyone has a good day! I'm heading to take a nap.
~Monica

[vthompson]

You guys crack me up!!! Now I am sitting here trying to think of a catchy slogan for our signs!!!!!!:rotflmbo:

[EBTwinz]

Me too! LOL, LOL, LOL!!!

[EBTwinz]

Guess what.... I just spoke to my boss about my hours. She told me that she anticipated that I will not be here much for April. She told me that maybe I can start working 10am-2pm everyday. She said it's up to me and to listen to what my body is telling me. I told her I originally wanted to take off one day a week but she thought the 9 hour days would be too long for me. So, after I go to the OB next week and he gives me the okay, I am now going to start working half days. The only draw back is I won't get paid for the hours I am not here. My extended paid time off will not start until the babies are born. Not sure why. I may try to work 9am-2:30pm everyday, so I have more hours. But, I will decide that later. Anyway, just wanted to let you all know the good news!

[megzmom]

Disc channel- both moms of twins were awesome! I remember one mom's the Vietnamese mother, her babies were 37 weeks and weighed over 5 and 6 lbs. Too perfect. I can't remember the ages of the other ones but neither was on any o2 or anything like that. Very healthy. They did have a mom in Orlando that was rushed in to OR and she was 25 weeks. Not sure if singleton or not. They didn't disclose any more info for obvious reasons.

kicking- I know alot of you are worried about babies moving and I am one of the later due dates so I am always afraid of your posts because I am usually a week behind some of your symptoms :( But starting this week the babies have been soooooo active especially at night (hoepfully not a prelude to things to come...) I am still not sure which is which eventhough I usually feel the kicks in the same two or three spots. Last night I thought a foot was going to come out of my belly button and another hand/foot come out of my ribs. Luckily they don't really hurt just shocking. Id rather this than not feel anything.

Long story but did you all have that and now the babies are moving so much??? I am just wondering if in the next few weeks I won't be able to feel them much. Its the highlight of my night.

Emotional-Luckily I am not crying but I am a real jerk-poor students. Loose patience alot. But I do feel like a horrible mom sometimes because I kind of bargain in my mind. My goal is definately not 37 or 38 weeks. It is the earlies but safest date possible. I am not having a horrible preg at all but like you all my back is killing me at the end of the day. i keep making small goals. Past FCAT testing-check, past spring break-next week then 2nd week in APril.

I don't ever want to jeopordize the babies but I just want them here and for me not to be so uncomfortable. I still feel bad for having these thoughts. My real hope is to make it to 34 weeks. My best friend is coming from Texas (she saw my dd birth, caught all my vomit-she is definately family now) but she is only here a week. So I am hoping that the babies come the week of the 15th (my bday) but I don't want them sick.


So sorry for the long post.....

[vthompson]

Lisa - That is GREAT about the work hours!!!! That is really going to help alot! I agree with her that it is better to cut down your hours everyday instead of one day off a week. I spoke to my boss about that today because they told me I could start next week. He said he has to buy an external drive so that I can take it home with me. I told him I would do it for him. He laughed and said, you really can't make it can you? I wanted to say no you dummy, that is why I call off almost once a week! But I didn't. I just said that it is too hard for me to stay here 9 hours a day. He said he should have it by next week. If he doesn't, I know I will cry! I just hope he gets how important this is to me!

I am so disappointed now that I missed the birth day live on discovery last night!!

Megzmom - Don't feel guilty for your feelings!! I understand how you feel, we want to have healthy babies but yet, being so miserable all the time is very hard on us. I think we all feel that way! I like that you set goals for yourself! I think that helps the weeks to go by! As for movement, I have days where they are like crazy maniacs!! Then, I have days where they are pretty quiet. It is weird how they change day to day!

Valerie

[vthompson]

Ok, so I mentioned earlier that I was having numbness in my legs. I spoke to the nurse, who spoke to the doctor and called me back a little while ago. Both said that it sounds as though the babies are positioned in a way that is causing pushing on a nerve. I started to do research on Internet, but most articles talked about one leg going numb. Has anyone had this numbing feeling in their legs? It started last night and has continued all day today. On top of that, I am having some lower cramping, but it truly feels like intestinal...I guess I am just annoyed and wondering if I am the only one.

Valerie

[teresa67]

Valerie,

Last week I had numbness and swelling in one leg, especially the foot and ankle. They thought it might be a blood clot, but it was one of the babies compressing a vein/atery and cutting off circulation. A few days later the baby moved and my swelling disappeared. It was really uncomfortable.

[TMoT]

:rotflmbo: (That's my strike slogan for Valerie and Lisa, et al.!!!) Erm... On second reflection even more apropo than I thought!!!

Well, ds#2 and I went to my OB appointment today, and after all our flu-trauma-drama, I'm happy to say that my cervix is long, hard and closed! Whew. Babies are also big (head-torso measurement of 16cm for Baby Girl and 16.6 for her brother -- although I have no idea what "average" is for that!). BUT both are transverse (big brats! ;-) and still doing that ying-yang thing-thang...! ;-) I've got a Level 2 in 1.5 weeks, so I'll get more detail then, but for now, everything looks fine. Whew again. What a relief!!!

Blood Sugar Test: Btw, Tina, my doc said they usually wait till Week 28 for the glucose test too, so I won't be taking mine for a bit longer. In the meantime, I'm still trying to be careful with sugar but tonight we went to that Horror Film Festival I mentioned DH was "into" (was actually a Ninja flick so no gore, luckily!), and we pigged out on the last of the Jelly Belly's my mom brought us at Christmas...!!! (It's taken a LOT of discipline to avoid eating them for this long though! Do I get brownie points for that, at least??!!!) Mmmm. BROWNIES!!!!! 8o)

Andrea/fwalker75 and Cervix Length:
Andrea, thanks for all the informative sites! I'm definitely going to hold on to those! ...SO GLAD you didn't test for preterm labor in the next two weeks, and also that you're drinking water and thinking of _me_ :throb:. I'm truly touched!!! I'll be preacher, cheerleader, lecturer, nagging blabber-mouth--whatever it takes!--to get us all doing everything we need to to keep those precious bundles in there as long as possible!!!!! :-D No more nagging though. I'm so relieved you're hanging in there with your babies, and I'm just going to keep sending positive vibrations in your (and fwalker75's) direction!! ;-)

fwalker75, I'm worried about you (too)! Before I launch into the "panic diatribe" (sorry!), though, please let me say CONGRATULATIONS on your boy/girl -- same as me -- NEAT-O!!! HOW WONDERFUL that they're so BIG, and "Maya and Thomas" is SO nice!!!! Beautiful.

...About the cervix length, I can't believe your doctors don't seem to be doing MORE about yours! For me, a cervix length of less than a centimeter, like +yours+, is a reason to be REALLY concerned -- not to say "panicked" (but that would be ME)!!! (I checked about this with my ob a while back and the system is, indeed, centimeters -- but for you they're talking "millimeters" = even smaller unit = disconcerting!!) You and Andrea seem to be going through a lot of the same crises/fears -- just that you're that much closer to dilating! -- and I'm anxious for both of you!!! :-(((

...I've also heard that a cervix length of 3 centimeters and above is acceptable, but let me see what Google says... Okay. Found something on "abnormal cervix length," from http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3245.htm (under section "Assessment of risk during pregnancy"):

"Perform ultrasound evaluation of cervical length at 20 and 26 weeks' gestation. A cervical length of less than 2.5 cm or funneling greater than 5 mm is considered abnormal." (I suppose "funneling" means the width of the tunnel the ob's finger can "fit" in...? Or, maybe it's the _length_ of the "funnel"??!?)

Either way, Andrea and fwalker75 -- not to make you ladies panic, but! -- looks like there's a real reason to be worried in both of your situations... What does this mean for you? Do your doctors have you on progesterone or any other anti-contraction medicine??!??? PLEASE make sure they're doing all they can -- and that _you're_ doing you-know-what! :spitwater Please also keep us posted about everything (i.e. on your pre-term labor test, fwalker75?), and PLEEEEASE keep taking good care of yourselves!!! You are all in my prayers!!!

Daniele, I'm worried about your "crashing" too. (I'm SORRY I sound like The Worried Mother in this post -- but I guess it's because I AM!..??!) :-( Are you SURE you're eating enough, and frequently enough??? I get these things a lot too (but I've had hypoglycemia in the past, being a veggie and all), and your symptoms sound familiar enough to be scary -- really!! You are such a sweetie-pie for pleasing everyone (which I'm sure you DO!), but I so want you to be careful. Maybe you should make yourself a promise (to you AND dh) that you'll shorten that "task list" of yours by one task every day? Afterall, we KNOW, intellectually, what Priority Number One is these days -- but maybe it's just too hard to put that Priority into +practice+ with the demands (reasonable and unreasonable) being put on us all the time...??? I don't know. Just something to think about....

JacobsMom: I am so EXCITED for you that your twins that much closer in size -- and BIG! -- now. What a comfort that must be for you and dh that the TTTS risk is lower now too!!! Congratulations!!! :-)))))

Candy, congrats on the very nice and comforting OB visit today! These (=no BIG news) are just the best kind of visits, aren't they?!?! ;-)

Heather -- GREAT new pic!! For some reason, I was thinking you hadn't posted lately, but I was just not putting two and two together (der =3??!?)with your online name! Pg brain -- sorry!!!! DH finally found all the parts for our digital camera, so I'm going to try to attach a new photo of me with my ticker too. We'll see how that goes!

Steph, Happy Anniversary! And WOW about the toe-hair! SO FUNNY! Lisa too?? LOL ...And *w00t* about your weight-gain! I've heard 24lbs by 24wks, but from then on, I'm really not sure. I suppose it goes pretty organically after that...?! Ahem. With one pound per week, you'll put on another 16 pounds by the end (=40lbs total). Not sure how that stacks up. Maybe I'll Google again... Viola! "35-45lbs for full-term twins" is recommended (http://www.storknet.com/experts/nutrition/cd18.htm ). That means you're _right_ on the money! GREAT!!!! :-) Hooray!!!! :2pounds:

Eyesight/Carpal Tunnel: Tina, I said just _yesterday_ that my eyes were okay this pg, but I had such a HARD TIME focusing on your last post that I realized I had spoken too soon!!! Whacky!!! 8o) Also, I read that (get this!) Omega-3/Fish Oil is good for carpal tunnel too!!! Don't want to put you back to work so quickly, but maybe you can try that just so you can keep posting here without guilt...??!?!?? ;-)

Nesting: Yes, AndreaR, I've been having that feeling too... Just thinking that I want to be REALLLLLY calm Weeks 27-32, so this is -- to me -- the Last Chance to get stuff ready for the Little Ones! Tonight, I did that movie-thing with DH, so now he REALLY owes me a trip to Ikea on Saturday...! ;-)

In the meantime, WHAT IS HAPPENING with JILL???!??!?!?!? Goodness. I'm worried for her now too! Ewww. I feel my gray roots getting longer by the second!! 8o)

[Jillmami]

Well, I have been MIA for a while and will not have time to catch up on all the posts. The day after we received a "negative" on our FFN test, I began going into labor. NOT GOOD! Ended up in the hospital on bedrest as opposed to home bedrest. Went on Magnesium Sulfate and a pill to stop contractions. All was well until a week later when I began to have contractions and back labor yet again. So, on Sunday, March 12, I delivered a beautiful boy vaginally, and a gorgeous girl by C-section. Both are doing well; better than could be expected. So we continue to watch and pray. Will get out of the hospital tomorrow and when I have gained my sanity and the shock has worn off, I will put some pictures up. I hope that you all do better than I did as far as keeping them in. At least I am able to produce a lot of milk that they are feeding them with to help with fattening them up!

Take care of yourselves and will write more soon

[TMoT]

:'-) I'm SO RELIEVED to hear from you! I've been asking about you for what seems like _forever_ now!!!! You must have been the picture of BRAVERY these past few days! Vaginal and c-section, BOY and GIRL! WOW!!!! :throb: :throb: I feel so shocked/happy/scared for you, it's overwhelming even for _me_! I can't imagine how you must feel right now, but I so, so, so want to make sure you know that you, your beautiful babies and your dh are in my and my families' prayers. They -- your babies! your twins!!! -- are here! And it's so wonderful you can give them milk!

Congratulations, Mommy!!!!!!!

Take good care of all of yous and please, please let us know how you're all doing when you have the chance!
Much love,
Sherry

[AndreaR]

Jill,

CONGRATULATIONS! It sounds like things were hairy there for a while, but better now. I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face.... Way to go on a vaginal delivery and then a c-section. What a tremendous mother you already are. I'll keep you, your babies & your dh in my prayers. Keep us posted. Congrats again.

AndreaR

[qbanmom5]

OMG Jill! I can't believe it! Congrats to you and DH and your beautiful babies! I can't wait to see pics and thank you for keeping us updated under the circumstances. I am sure you have a lot on your hands right now, God bless you and your family is in my prayers.

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[Tiny Blessings]

Jill....Oh my gosh...congratulations!!!..what a scary time it must have been for you! I am so glad to hear you say that the babies are doing well. I will keep you and those little ones in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted when you can as to how things are going. Remember, we are here for you as an emotional support!
Tina

[TMoT]

Jill, I've been thinking about you and those little ones ALL NIGHT! :throb: And, here's something I really want to do with all my heart:

:aww:

AND

:grouphugg

You and those precious babies are in all of our thoughts and hearts right now, and I hope you can REALLY feel the tight, warm, virtual *HUGGGGGGGGGG* I'm sending you across the miles!! :throb:
Love, love, love,

[mmzill]

Congrats Jill!!!! I'm so glad to hear from you and that everything is ok! Can't wait to see pics. That is incredible that your test came back negative and you went into labor two days later........makes me wonder about my negative result too. :) So So So glad everything is ok!!!!!

Sherry - glad your apt went well!!! And that your cervix is behaving! That's nice. The dr could get her finger in mine up about 3 cm - Is that what funneling is? She said the top end is closed though. Kind of freaked me out! Jill and I had the same due dates!!

Well I hope everyone is doing well!

Lisa, that's great about having your hrs cut! I hope that will help your exhaustion! The finances will work out - don't worry about that, you have to take care of YOU!

Got to go feed my dd. Have a great day everyone!!!!
~Monica

[EBTwinz]

Jill: Congratulations!!! :yippee: I am so excited and nervous for you! I hope you are feeling well and when you get a chance, please give us an update on your babies. I will keep you and your new family in my prayers! Please take care of yourself. We are all here for you!!!

~Lisa

[megzmom]

Jill-I am so proud of you.:yippee: I will definately keep your new family in my prayers. What are their names? Can't wait to hear all about them and see the pictures. Where you 28 weeks? Again we are all pulling for those little angels!:grouphugg

[newmomx2]

You and your 'new' family are in my prayers. Just take one day at a time and great job on the deliveries I am sure it was physically and emotionally exhausting...glad you are producing milk that is the best thing you can do for them right now !!

Well I tried to post twice in the last few days and each time my DAMN computer crashed...

I have been so stressed lately myself with so many close relatives terminally ill - I swear I don't know if I can handle one more death and funeral that I can't attend...as a result last night I started to fell a lot of pelvic pressure and low level cramps - called the after hours number and was told to keep drinking water and if it did not go away in 1 hour to go into triage..I did start to feel a little better so I skipped triage and went to bed at 8pm...decided I better work from home today and not even try to go into the office - otherwise I would be on my feet from 7am til 9pm (we have childbirth classes tonight)

Heading to get a shower I may also call the doctor today just to make sure they don't want to see me during 'normal' hours.

I see so many of you get your cervix checked I have never had it checked...in fact when I asked the doctor they said unless I am having problems they will not check it until 34 weeks - that sounds to long doesn't it??? I also asked about ffn testing and was told that it can be very unreliable in twin pregancies and they prefer not to use this as a measure...every doctor seems so different

Congrats again to Jill and hang in there every one...

[swineland]

Jill, many happy thoughts and congrats to you! I think we were all pretty surprised to read halfway through your email that you had actually HAD the babies.....how proud of you we are! Take good care of yourself and thank you so much for taking time to update all of us, who you don't even know. It just shows how important we have all become to one another.

Now, I was reading about how you (Lisa and Valerie!) wanted to go on strike and you needed a sign. Well, I wrote a little something for you (for ALL of us, really) to put on a really BIG sign as you sit in the front yard, propped up by pillows. Here goes:

I'm going on strike
I've had it, I'm through
the complaints that I have
would bother you, too!

I wake every morning
with little or no sleep
my hips hurt so bad
I just want to weep.

The house is a mess
and I can't bear to clean it
you'd run away in horror
if you had seen it.

And as for the workplace
it's too much to bear
no pregnant woman
should sit 9 hours in a chair!

My butt zits are awful
there's a skin tag on my neck
heartburn and toe hair
yeah, I'd have to say CHECK!

The kids in my belly
are giving me fits
they're crushing my ribcage
and I've got leaking t!ts.

I'm checking my registry
and I can't seem to stop
C'mon all you people
get out there and shop!!

And just one more thing
for you folks to nibble
I'm crazy emotional
DH calls me Sybil!

Ice cream and pizza
these are my sins
but what the heck to do I care
I'm carrying TWINS!

The way I get through it
and make it each day
is by knowing I'm growing
2 babies along the way.

DH is supportive
he's great, without a doubt
but it's my June 06 message board
I can't live without.

We laugh and we cry
and we make each other happy
and we way overuse
the icon "Mr. Clappy" :clap:

So, despite all my worries
and my constant complaints
I thank all you ladies
for I think you are Saints!


There! I hope you enjoyed.... (do I have too much time on my hands or what????)

Steph

[newmomx2]

I'm going on strike
I've had it, I'm through
the complaints that I have
would bother you, too!

I wake every morning
with little or no sleep
my hips hurt so bad
I just want to weep.

The house is a mess
and I can't bear to clean it
you'd run away in horror
if you had seen it.

And as for the workplace
it's too much to bear
no pregnant woman
should sit 9 hours in a chair!

My butt zits are awful
there's a skin tag on my neck
heartburn and toe hair
yeah, I'd have to say CHECK!

The kids in my belly
are giving me fits
they're crushing my ribcage
and I've got leaking t!ts.

I'm checking my registry
and I can't seem to stop
C'mon all you people
get out there and shop!!

And just one more thing
for you folks to nibble
I'm crazy emotional
DH calls me Sybil!

Ice cream and pizza
these are my sins
but what the heck to do I care
I'm carrying TWINS!

The way I get through it
and make it each day
is by knowing I'm growing
2 babies along the way.

DH is supportive
he's great, without a doubt
but it's my June 06 message board
I can't live without.

We laugh and we cry
and we make each other happy
and we way overuse
the icon "Mr. Clappy" :clap:

So, despite all my worries
and my constant complaints
I thank all you ladies
for I think you are Saints!Steph


That was awesome - I was laughing so hard !!:clap:

[EBTwinz]

Steph: That was priceless!! LOL LOL LOL!!! :rotflmbo: I was laughing out loud at my desk! I am going to have to print that and hang it on my bulletin board. That should be the anthem of the June '06 board. Say it w/ pride, ladies!!!

~Lisa

[AndreaR]

AndreaR: Check! for Thursday morning role call. Working from home again today, thank goodness.

Steph - Wow, what a poem! I loved it. Of course, it brought tears to my eyes. WHAT DOESN'T THESE DAYS?? I am thinking about showing it to DH, but I don't think he'll get it.

Jill - you and your family were in my thoughts and prayers the entire night.

Missy - I think your last statement (that every doctor is different) is very true. My peri checks mine via u/s every time I go (about every 3-4 weeks), and my OB has checked it with his hand frequently. It wouldn't hurt to ask again? And I'm sorry to hear about your ill/deceased family members. The emotional stress cannot be easy on you. Obviously...given your little scare last night. I hope you are feeling better today. Good for you (and those babies) for taking the day off.

Well, back to work, for a little while anyway...

AndreaR

[Tiny Blessings]

Steph, the poem was sooooo great...I loved it. I was laughing and crying at the same time! It was a terrific addition to my day!

Stayed home to work from here today. Plus, they are installing the new cabinets in the kitchen today (YIPPEE!)

Reading Jill's story has heightened my anxiety about these babies coming early. I had a hard time getting to sleep after reading her post. I am so glad that she and the babies are doing okay. I keep praying to keep these babies in. I have been targting 38 weeks :xfingers: ....doc says 36 is a more reasonable target, but I want them big and healthy. Jill's situatin was yet another wake up call for me to stop pushing myself to keep going...I am going to work from home as much as I can.

Lisa, I am soooooo relieved that your boss cut your hours. That will be much better for you! And if you can only make it in 4 days a week, screw it....call in sick! ;)

Tina

[mmzill]

Steph - thanks for the great poem!!!! It brightened my day! I was laughing so so hard!:rotflmbo:

[mommyof4at26]

congrats jill, i hope everything goes well and know that im praying for you and your twins, there is alot going on with me sat is my dhs bday sunday is my moms bday and my sil was diagnosed with uterine cancer this week,she had breast cancer 2 yrs ago, right now i am so uncomfortable i cry all day, my legs hurt so bad it feels like i should be in awheel chair,well everyone have a good day:)

[Daniele'sTwins]

First of all.. JILL! WAHOO!! CONGRATULATIONS! Wow what a scary thing that must have been at first. I am so glad your babies are doing well. How nice that your milk is here and ready too! That is the best thing you can do for them right now! I will keep you and yours in my prayers! We want details when you are feeling better!

Steph...that poem had me almost peeing my pants! Too cute! you should have that published in the twin magazine!

Lisa... I am glad you are going to be cutting your hours. Especially now that we know these little angels can come at ANY thime now. I am also learning from it and spending the day inside lounging.

Valerie...I had the numbness in my legs and arms on Tuesday. I think i may have written about it. I was at motherhood and I felt like my legs were going to give way and I had to sit down...I didn't even think I was going to be able to drive myself home! I am doing better but I know I can only do a couple of things a day. It is just so hard to realize that after being such an active person!

Sherry..thanks for caring about me! I was horrible again last night I came home from the office crying because my back hurt so much and I couldn't even lift my left leg to get my pants off because of what I believe to be a vulva VV. I also could not sleep at all so today I am just going to stay home and REST in my BED, not even on the couch! I wasn't even supposed to work at the office but when I got there to pick up the money I realized that someone had called out and they were short staffed. I ended up working 5 hours, which is too much for me right now. By the way, love the pic!

Missy...I am sorry you did not have such a good night either! I am glad you decided to take the day off. I am also sorry to hear about all the illness in your family. That can't be good for your stress level right now.

WAHOO FOR JILL!!:yippee: :yippee:

[megzmom]

Steph-AWESOME poem. I'd love to read it the kids but not sure its appropriate hehehe. I will definately print out and keep on my computer and show my dh and mom. I talk and update them everyday about my online family.

I know I mimic this but you all really have made this preg awesome. I felt so alone in my symptoms, worries and changes with dh that this pg is a breeze and I know I owe it to dh and YOU! :clap: (couldn't resist the overused clapper)

[vthompson]

Jill - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We are all praying for you and your family! We can't wait to see pictures! What are their names? Well, keep pumping and loving those precious little angels!!

Daniele - I am so glad to hear that you took the day off! It sounds like you really need it! We are all worried about you!

Mommyof4at26 - I am so sorry to hear about your SIL's news. The stress cannot be helping you right now. Hang in there! We are all here for you!

Tina - Good for you, staying home today!! I think Jill's news is a reminder to all of us. I wondered who would be the first to give birth...I just never imagined it would be so soon!

Steph - I LOVE your poem!!! It is fantastic! I am definitely going to print it out and show my DH!! I was laughing out loud!

Missy - It sounds like you have a lot of stressful things going on right now. Try and take it easy. We are all here for you, too!!

Valerie

[TMoT]

Well, dh and I woke up in shock today (NOT what you're thinking, so don't worry!)! He overslept for work and it was 10am!!! (In fact, his colleague calling to see where he was is what woke us up!!) Boys are at their dad's again this weekend, so we didn't have our usual stressful morning coming up, and I guess he forgot to set the alarm. We were sleeping like babies!!! :-) Then (here's the good part!), I just fixed myself a bowl of low-fat yogurt and apples (with some brown sugar, of course! ;-)), ate it, AND WENT BACK TO SLEEP!!!! I slept until almost 4pm today!!!!!!! Uninterrupted! I don't even think I moved a muscle the WHOLE time! Geeeez. I must've been more exhausted than I thought! And, of course, I'm busy now trying to convince myself that "nothing is wrong"...!!! :crazy: Well, the energy from this recharge will last a while, I hope! I'll send the positive/restful vibes down the line now for all the rest of you who truly need it too (=everyone--I know!)!!!

Lisa - CONGRATULATIONS about your shortenend hours! Looks like striking works! I wish Daniele would follow suit! And Missy, Valerie, et al...!!!! ;-)

Missy - I'm so sorry about all the sadness and drama you're surrounded with these days. :'-( Please try to focus on those two beautiful little lives growing inside your tummy!!! (Going to get philosophical...Look out!!) Life (with a capital "L") is an organic whole -- growth/decay, creation/destruction, yin/yang, death/_birth_ -- all that stuff... So, even with all the sadness and pain death brings (and now when you feel it so strongly!), please try to think about the fact that you will soon be bringing two new little LIVES :throb: :throb: into the world to help "restore" that Balance... Hopefully, that/they will give you some comfort and positive energy (=love) to get you through this difficult time....? :'-)

Btw, Missy, please tell them you want your cervix checked at your next appointment! (This is YOUR pg and they are going to do it YOUR way...!! ;-)) 34 weeks is definitely way too long to wait for a twin pg -- especially if you're under so much stress (and feeling it) right now!! It takes them ONE second, and it gives you days/weeks of relief -- which you can definitely use! So glad you stayed home today, too. Did you see your doctor again after all??

Steph, "fits/t!ts" is my favorite line! "Happy" and "Mr. Clappy" was an awesome rhyme too! LOL To you:

We've got "back-pain," "leaky-boobs" and "changing-toe-hair"
-- now that's a twist!
But who ever would have guessed,
'bout the "Long-fellow" in our midst!?!?
;-))) xxx

...AndreaR, glad you're working from home today! Tina too! So happy to see you're both doing The Right Thing with no guilt! Way to go!!! :clap:

mommyof4at26, pleeease take it easy! SO MUCH going on, but everyone must understand that you can't be Superwoman right now (for anyone but those little babies)!!! If you're in so much pain, go ahead and take the Tylenol. A bit of relief, and some restful SLEEP can do you so much good! I'm very sorry about your SIL. I hope she will be okay. Please keep us posted, and PLEASE take care of yourself and those babies!!!!!

Daniele, please do what you need to to "find" some restfulness! I KNOW that feeling of being EXHAUSTED and still not being able to sleep! It's so awful!!! May I suggest DRUGS again??! ;-) Of course, I mean the Tylenol. Take one or two and lay down. After my last flu episode, I still had leftover pain all over, and I "indulged": Took a paracetamol and relief finally came so I could sleep peacefully. Your suffering is breaking my heart, though. PLEEEASE, please keep looking for good ways to take some of the pressure off yourself! We want those babies to STAY IN THERE _so_ much!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay. Done preaching now. More gray hair. Ugh.
xxx

[EBTwinz]

Hello everyone. I am finally getting a chance to post more today. It's been a busy morning. We are short staffed and I am taking a 1/2 day tomorrow so I have been rushing around, getting things done.

Anywho.... Valerie: Numbness: Check! I get the numb feeling more at night, though. My legs and hands go numb while I am sleeping. My hands are numb during the day, too. Are you still having it? It may just be a baby laying on one of your nerves. When is your next appt?

Sherry: Glad to hear your cervix is measuring correctly. :clap: And I am sooo jealous that you got to sleep so well today, although you do need the sleep. My theory is, when I am really tired and sleep for a long time, I wake up and my stomach is bigger. So, I think when I am really tired, it means the babies are growing. Who knows....

Missy: I am so sorry to hear about the illnesses and deaths in your family. Please try to take it easy. I worry when I hear you had cramping. I think it's a good idea to ask your OB to check your cervix at your next appt. Especially with the cramping. If it gets worse, please go today to be checked out. I will be thinking of you.

Tina: Reading Jill's story has my anxiety sky high today, too! It's just all becoming so real, isn't it? That could be any of us. Even with all the rest and water in the world, if our body is ready to deliver, then it's going to deliver. But, at least we are all nearing the 28 week mark. Survival rates are high at this point for the babies. I just want to hold off as long as possible. My OB told me 36 weeks is our goal, I told him 38 weeks is MY goal. But, who knows, when I am 36 weeks, I may be saying, "get these babies out of me!!"

mommyof2at26: I am so sorry to hear you are stressed out and I am sorry about your SIL. I know that is hard to deal with, especially while you are pregnant. Please let us know if you need anything. Hang in there and know that you are not alone w/ your feelings and tired legs! :)

Heather: I agree, I don't know what I would do w/out all of you on this board. I can't imagine going through this pregnancy alone! Thank God for all of you!! :throb:

Daniele: I have had days where I couldn't lift my leg to take off my pants or put on my pajamas, too! I am sooo glad to hear you are going to rest today. I am like you, I am a very active person and I find it hard to slow down. But, right now, we have to! I will be thinking of you!!

Well, everyone, hang in there! It seems like we are all having our ups and downs. I am having a pretty good day (knock on wood). I was crampy this morning, which always worries me, but after a BM, I felt better. (I know... TMI! Ha ha) I find that if I take a tylenol first thing in the morning, I am not as achey. I need to try that at night, too.

Talk to all soon!
Hugs to everyone! :grouphugg
~Lisa

[newmomx2]

I did call my doctor and they said feet up WATER WATER WATER :spitwater - now where I have I heard that before...:crazy: 60 oz already !!


I like the view of Ying and Yang life/death...I like to think that my Grandma is my guardian angel and I talk to her sometimes and tell her to keep my babies in my belly and helpful....

I am so glad to hear that Lisa/Valerie your work schedules are starting to get more flexible...


Later everyone...