I'm just really shocked I've made it this far. I was so worried about making it to 34 and now I feel like I am going to make it to 38 weeks, and then have to be induced. This pregnancy is an emotional roller coaster. One day I feel like the babies are coming that evening and the next I feel like I could be pregnant forever! I do know that they should be out by July 4th! I think my organs will have the best time celebrating their independence from being displaced, kicked, and overworked!
On Friday, June 1st, one of the doctor's in the practice had us pretty freaked out about the size difference between the babies. Even my normal ob agreed we should look into it further. On Monday, we had our ultrasound and it was definitely an experience. First of all, they didn't even have me down for an appointment! The lady never scheduled it. Feeling like my babies were going to be delivered that day (per my ob- he wanted me prepared that if her growth had slowed, stopped, or the discrepancy had gotten bigger, they would deliver soon), I was already on edge when we arrived. I explained that I HAD to have this ultrasound and they worked me in. On the way back to the room, the tech (not the one I normally have) started explaining to me that ultrasounds are not necessarily to have each week and was I completely sure that I even needed one. UM YES, I think I know what is going on WAY more than you do!!! The ultrasound turned out alright and both babies were doing well. Unfortunately, Jay wasn't able to stay long enough to go the rescheduled ultrasound but luckily my mom was able to be there with me :)
After waiting another hour and a half, we finally saw the doctor. I hadn't seen this doctor my entire pregnancy and I got the feeling he had NO clue about my history. He walked in, listened to the heartbeats (which Dr. James normally doesn't do if I've JUST had an ultrasound), measured my tummy at 38 weeks (when I questioned why I measured at 46 last week, he measured again and told me that now I was measuring at 44.... amazing the change between 38 and 44 in a matter of minutes!), and asked if I had any questions... Um YES! I asked about the ultrasound, he said a pound difference is no big deal and everything would be fine. Um excuse me, but do you know that I've already been referred to a specialist for this and you're saying it's no big deal? The difference between doctors AMAZES me! I also know that this doctor does not specialize in multiples and this could be a reason for his responses. I left the appointment a little bewildered and felt stupid for worrying so much about the difference between the babies when everything seems completely fine. There are just so many ups and downs! I'm confused about why he didn't check my cervix, not that I'm complaining but I was told I was 2cm dilated two weeks ago, shouldn't that be check out?
My consultation is that I'll be able to see my normal doctor (Dr. James) on Tuesday and hopefully get more answers.
The remainder of the week and weekend have been fun. It was good to have my mom in town for a few days to help me out and keep me company during the days. Errands are so much more fun when you have someone to run them with you! My mom will head out of town on Thursday morning and my Dad flies in to stay with us on Thursday night. My sister and my mom will drive up from Atlanta on Friday and hopefully my little sister will get some time off of work to hangout with all of us this weekend. And who knows, maybe Jay will be able to celebrate father's day this year!
Pregnancy Highlights:
On Friday, June 1st, one of the doctor's in the practice had us pretty freaked out about the size difference between the babies. Even my normal ob agreed we should look into it further. On Monday, we had our ultrasound and it was definitely an experience. First of all, they didn't even have me down for an appointment! The lady never scheduled it. Feeling like my babies were going to be delivered that day (per my ob- he wanted me prepared that if her growth had slowed, stopped, or the discrepancy had gotten bigger, they would deliver soon), I was already on edge when we arrived. I explained that I HAD to have this ultrasound and they worked me in. On the way back to the room, the tech (not the one I normally have) started explaining to me that ultrasounds are not necessarily to have each week and was I completely sure that I even needed one. UM YES, I think I know what is going on WAY more than you do!!! The ultrasound turned out alright and both babies were doing well. Unfortunately, Jay wasn't able to stay long enough to go the rescheduled ultrasound but luckily my mom was able to be there with me :)
After waiting another hour and a half, we finally saw the doctor. I hadn't seen this doctor my entire pregnancy and I got the feeling he had NO clue about my history. He walked in, listened to the heartbeats (which Dr. James normally doesn't do if I've JUST had an ultrasound), measured my tummy at 38 weeks (when I questioned why I measured at 46 last week, he measured again and told me that now I was measuring at 44.... amazing the change between 38 and 44 in a matter of minutes!), and asked if I had any questions... Um YES! I asked about the ultrasound, he said a pound difference is no big deal and everything would be fine. Um excuse me, but do you know that I've already been referred to a specialist for this and you're saying it's no big deal? The difference between doctors AMAZES me! I also know that this doctor does not specialize in multiples and this could be a reason for his responses. I left the appointment a little bewildered and felt stupid for worrying so much about the difference between the babies when everything seems completely fine. There are just so many ups and downs! I'm confused about why he didn't check my cervix, not that I'm complaining but I was told I was 2cm dilated two weeks ago, shouldn't that be check out?
My consultation is that I'll be able to see my normal doctor (Dr. James) on Tuesday and hopefully get more answers.
The remainder of the week and weekend have been fun. It was good to have my mom in town for a few days to help me out and keep me company during the days. Errands are so much more fun when you have someone to run them with you! My mom will head out of town on Thursday morning and my Dad flies in to stay with us on Thursday night. My sister and my mom will drive up from Atlanta on Friday and hopefully my little sister will get some time off of work to hangout with all of us this weekend. And who knows, maybe Jay will be able to celebrate father's day this year!
Pregnancy Highlights:
Today's Date: Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
How Far Along: 35 weeks
Pregnancy Countdown: who knows at this point, but no more than 20 days!
Size of babies: A Coconut. The babies weigh between 4.2 to 5.8lbs and should be between 17.2 and 18.7 inches long. Their exact weights are Emma Cate- 4lbs 11oz and Holden- 5lbs 9oz (from ultrasound on 6/11)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm still up around 40 pounds give or take. I lost 6 lbs between doctor visits so my weight is everywhere. I'm not eating different, just fluctuating my water weight.
Maternity Clothes: Yes, all the time. I'm down to about 4 outfits, which you will see repeated on this blog. I'm done buying maternity clothes and am enjoying lounging in sweats and old navy maternity tanks.
Gender: Girl- Emma Cate and Boy- Holden.
Movement: Lots. No major flips but lots of kicking each other and kicking mommy! I'm feeling it in my ribs, my bladder, behind my belly button, everywhere! I also learned that Emma Cate is sunny-side up, facing out and Holden is facing towards my back. That is one of the reasons I don't feel his kicks as strongly as hers.
Sleep: Goodness. It is terrible. I already wrote about last Sunday and how I was up at all hours and throwing up. I've been taking my heartburn meds earlier in the evening and that is helping a little. I'm back to chewing a pepto when I wake up around 1am to settle my stomach acid. It is soo tough to roll over and get out of bed.
What I miss: summer cocktails, my usual summer routine, cooking, walking, being on my feet for more than 30 minutes without pain!
Cravings: The list so far of things I've craved the most this pregnancy: Icees, Mac and Cheese, Chocolate Ice Cream, Rusty's baked potatoes, and Coke, baked goods, and popcorn. New things this week: I had a HUGE craving for cake or a pancake and made a fun-fetti cake for myself at 11pm. Also, I am chewing ice like a manic. I know this is the most annoying habit but I just can't stop!
Symptoms: lots of contractions (some are getting painful to try and walk through and I have to stop and wait it out), acid reflux, getting incredibly hot (and I mean INCREDIBLY hot...I can't even blow dry my hair without taking breaks and even then I still sweat), extreme pressure when I stand up or walk, stretch marks, itchy skin on my stomach, gas, feeling like my ribs are going to break from all of the kicking. I am super uncomfortable and I've really slowed down. It takes me forever to walk from the car to a store. I've also swollen so bad that my stomach is hanging over and jiggly at the bottom. It used to be really tight everywhere but now I feel like someone that has lost weight but has a lot of skin leftover. I don't know if that makes sense but its the best way I know to describe it.
Best Moment this week: learning that both Emma Cate and Holden are growing! She's still a peanut in the 19% percentile but their discordance rate has remained at 16%.
I haven't been taking any pictures! I'll do better next week!
I haven't been taking any pictures! I'll do better next week!
Your baby's the size of a coconut!
He's about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. From here on out, he won't get much longer, but he's plumping up. He's now about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds, and he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth.
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