31 Weeks: My Water Babies

How far along? 31 weeks

How big are B&G? The internet says 3 1/3 pounds. We have another growth scan on Friday so we'll get a better idea then.

B&G's Health? Nothing new since the last post. They'll check on Gravy's fluid on Friday too. I'm a little anxious about it. Dr. S says a pocket of fluid on an ultra measuring more than 8cm is considered "too much" or  polyhydramnios - thank you Dr.Google. Dr. S says anything from 8-15 is considered mild to moderate. Gravy's is measuring at 8.7cm. So barely over the normal range and no where close to the severe range. Crossing our fingers that Friday it's back within range or at least not any higher! PS this condition occurs in only 1% of pregnancies. Lets be honest, we all knew I wasn't going to get through all 38 weeks of this shit show without being diagnosed with something stupid rare.    

Health of Momma? Overall health is still good! Blood pressure is still nice and normal. I do start weekly appointments this week so I guess that means shit's gettin real! It's crazy to think that I delivered Audrey at just 34 weeks, that's only THREE weeks from now!

Weight gain? 17 or 18...I don't really know. Not because I'm not tracking it but because I can't freaking remember.

Weird Cravings? ALL. THE. ICE. I buy it in ten pound bags from Sonic. It's cut my number of slushies to almost zero. So I still get the ice I want but not all that sugar I should do without. A slushie does sound good right now...maybe I'll stop on my way home...

Stretch Marks? Still none but man my belly has started itching like crazy in the last days or so. I'm sure they are right around the corner.

Skin? My complexion is still good. 

Hair? Super thick!

Sleep? Uhg, I have a hell of a time getting comfortable these days. My belly is just SO BIG. Luckily I only wake up to pee once a night. That aint too bad.

Best moment this week? Probably all my baths. I do that now. Every night. It's fantastic. I'm sure I look ridiculous with half my ass hanging out my tinny bathtub but it gets some of the weight of the twins off my body. I think they dig it too. I have a feeling they are going to be little water babies just like  my other two. 

What I miss? Being able to see anything below my waste. I had to get help to put lotion on my legs the other night and shaving them is going to have to be a group project before long. 

What I am looking forward to? Tonight we are taking the kids to the Alpine Inn for dinner. It's this super trashy dive that only serves fried chicken. One of the walls is all windows. Outside those windows they have set up platforms in trees. They throw all the chicken scraps onto the platforms for the raccoons. You read that right, they feed wild raccoons as a sort of show. Here's the thing. The chicken is freaking delicious and the kids love watching the raccoons. Aiden's been but it will be a first for Audrey. I should probably look up the sign for raccoon.... 

I also have a pretty killer GNO planned for Friday. That reminds me, I need to make an appointment for a brow wax..

Milestones?  The first trimester is over!!

Fears? I think I covered it with the polyhydramnios talk. Honestly I don't have much time to worry about shit. I'm just taking life one day at time.

Thing I'm thankful for?  My Amazing husband. He's really had to come with his A game. I'm basically worthless after 3pm most days so dinner, baths, and bed time are basically the J show. I try to shout encouraging words from the couch...

Week End Review: Lots of good stuff this week! Audrey got new SMOs, we got MB's room painted FINALLY, and we finished the week in the pool at Grandma's for Father's day.

29 Weeks: 9wks left! Single Digits People!!

How far along? 29 weeks

How big are B&G? Last growth scan Biscuits weighed in at almost 3lbs and Gravy was at 2.5lbs. They were around the 45th percentile. I'll take it!! 

B&G's Health? Good for the most part! Gravy'd fluid was measuring a little high today. Of course it could mean a whole bunch of things or more than likely, nothing. Dr.S doesn't seem too concerned at this point. He says we just need to watch it. 

Health of Momma? My blood pressure is still looking good! My cervix has shortened some but that's normal at this point. I'm still well above 2.5cm which is great! My feet has started to swell when I don't wear my compression socks so even though I look ridiculous, I'm trying to be better about it. I really HATE the way they feel when they get all swollen.  

Weight gain? 17lbs - slowly but surely. I'm definitely eating more sugar than I'd like but some days I just NEED a slushy!

Weird Cravings? Watermelon slushies from Sonic. Really mostly the ice part. Really mostly ice. That and Audrey's Flinstone's vitamins...I think I might have an iron deficiency... 

Stretch Marks? Shockingly, I still don't have any stretch marks. I guess I'm just lucky.

Skin? I've definitely noticed more blemishes but still NOTHING compared to my pregnancy with Audrey. Full disclosure though, the face wash and moisturizer I am using this go around is about 6X more expensive than the cheap Walmart stuff I used to get away with. I tell myself that's the difference nut who knows.

Hair? SUPER THICK! I sure wish it would stay that way...

Sleep? This could be so much worse. A friend of mine loaned me her pregnancy pillow but I'm not sure it's for me. With my back issues sleeping in one position all night makes me stiff. This pregnancy pillow contraption really keeps you in one position all night. So while I'm nice and comfy to fall asleep I wake up sore. I might go back to my strategically placed cloud pillows.

Best moment this week? We went to the drive-in again! It's just really fun. We didn't last for the whole movie. No amount of blankets and pillows can make a pregnant lady comfortable in the trunk of a minivan for long. BUT it's such a fun summer family activity.

What I miss? Wine.

What I am looking forward to? We have a lot fun things planned this summer! Really though, I just want these babies to get here already. I am already so done being pregnant.

Weekly wisdom? This is the BY FAR hardest thing I have EVER DONE. Are you a twin? Do you know a twin mom? Tell her thank you and give her a hug.

Milestones?  We are in to the third trimester people!! 

Fears? How much harder is this going to get?..?..