A night I will never forget...

Friday night was in full swing. Dinner was over and it was almost movie time. I don't remember anything specific triggering the pain in my back-it was just a sudden lightning bolt down the left side of my body. I couldn't put any weight on my left foot, and any movement triggered muscle spasms of epic proportion. I have never had serious back problems before, and I knew this had something to do with my sciatic nerve (probably baby A pinching it). As I collapsed to the floor, I called to Tommy for help and tried to adjust my body so that the spasms would stop. After a few minutes on the floor, we tried to get me up and to the couch. It was an effort that took probably 5 minutes to walk 5 feet. Once I was settled on the couch I tried to relax as much as possible so that the pain would dull. Being 8+ months pregnant it's not easy to sit still. I am constantly trying to adjust my body to get comfortable. But every time I tried the spasms would start again. Being the avid water drinker that I am, I knew I would have to get up and go sometime soon, and probably frequently throughout the night. After an hour or so on the couch, I tried to get up to go to the bathroom. The pain was so intense that I started shaking and felt a little dizzy. Other than labor, I have never felt pain this bad. It was making me nauseous and have mild contractions. Probably because I was tensing all of my muscles. We decided that going upstairs and laying on the bed would be the best option, so Tommy picked me (or all three of us) up and carried me upstairs and to my room. When he laid me down the spasms started again and so did my tears. The pain was almost unbearable and I couldn't imagine getting through the night. I probably go to the bathroom 3-4 times in the night, and I roll over numerous times. At this point I could barely lift my head without lightning bolts of pain in my lower back. Of course Tommy figured out a plan and brought in the computer chair (it has wheels) and wheeled me to the bathroom from bed. The night was long, but I managed to get rest (after many prayers) and before long it was morning. My back was still very sore, but the spasms had stopped and I could move again. I was lucky enough to stay in bed all day Saturday and by dinnertime I actually was able to walk downstairs on my own. I am so thankful that this ordeal happened over a weekend.

I am also thankful for a loving husband who stood by my side, carried me and made me feel like everything was going to be ok.

At the MOST I will be pregnant for only 5.5 more weeks.

Our "goal date" is only 3 weeks away-and after a fun night of contractions on Sunday, I will be packing my hospital bag soon!

We are so busy the next few weeks that it will be here before we know it.

I'm excited for my baby showers this week and next... those will probably be my last outings for the next few weeks. We don't want these guys to come too early.

With my other babies, I didn't really know how to prepare for their arrival. I did as much as I could, but it was a learning process. This time around I feel like we are overly prepared-which is a good thing. We did a lot of organizing and got rid of a lot of things this last weekend.

Getting excited to meet our little boys!

31 week thoughts...

Wow, 31 weeks.

The further along I get the sooner I think these babies will come.

34 weeks is a big milestone. I think for me 36 weeks is a good goal.

The contractions come more frequently and are more painful, but thanks to yoga I am able to breath through them.

I had a very nice talk with Ashtons teacher yesterday. She has a set of boy/girl twins and it was great to have a positive conversation with someone who has been through it. She also had some great advice.

I am constantly amazed at my body and how it is growing. Still no stretch marks, but I expect them to come-hopefully not though.

Apparently the babies are huge (100th percentile and 86th percentile) and they are swimming around in a bunch of fluid-my dr. assures me that I will be a size 0 again as soon as I deliver. I know that's a bit of an exaggeration, but I can't even begin to imagine how light I will feel after these guys are on the outside.

Everyday things are getting harder (walking quickly, bending over, picking up things on the floor) but that's to be expected. I don't envy anyone carrying more than 2 babies-not fun!

Even though both babies are head down, I think we will opt for a C-section. It's safer (and I can get my tubes tied!!!) and seems less risky. I would hate to have a problem halfway through a vaginal birth and have to get a C-section too-double whammy!

Well, Here is to the next few weeks to get us over the 34 week hump!

These babies will be here before we know it and we can't wait.

Too cute!

I was shopping on Etsy today, and this picture got me even more excited about these 2 little babes on their way!

28 Weeks!

I feel so thankful to be to this week. We have really been blessed to have had no complications so far. I am amazed at my body and so grateful that it is healthy, strong and able to carry these two miracles. I think that Heavenly Father was really looking out for me when he prompted us to wait until after my marathon to get pregnant. He knew that 2 babies were waiting for us and that I would need to be physically ready. My body was in tip-top shape and I think that's the reason I am up and doing normal everyday things-even 7 months pregnant with twins.

When we first found out about the twins, a lot of the statistics for someone tiny like me was some sort of bed rest around 24 weeks. Now I'm not saying that I won't ever have to go on bed rest. I could start having more contractions tomorrow and have to lay low the rest of this pregnancy. But thus far, things have been amazing.

My feeling is that these little guys will be here around February 10th. That's only 8 weeks away!

I am looking forward to these next few weeks and trying to enjoy this pregnancy.

Great news!

We are getting to the point where I'm at the doctor every other week (sometimes every week).
That's great for us, because we get to check in on the babies and see what they are up to.
Yesterday, we got a good surprise when the doctor informed us that baby B who has been in the breech position, had since flipped over like a good boy and is head down.
With both babies head down, it makes avoiding a C-section now a possibility.
Of course we will gladly do whatever is best for the babies when the time comes, but for now both delivery options are on the table.
Hopefully both babies will stay vertex (they are running out of room, so hopefully no more flips) and we can keep a natural delivery an option.

Water, water and more water

I have a love/hate relationship with water right now.
I am drinking so much water throughout the day, that the bathroom has become like a second bedroom.
Water helps keep away contractions, and I feel like it gives me a little more energy.
It must be doing something because at 26 weeks with these 2 babies, everything is looking outstanding.
I pretty much have the cervix of a champion and it is almost twice the length of whats considered normal and healthy.
So cheers (with a large glass of water)!