Appointments

Last week I had an ultrasound and doctor's appointment. In the ultrasound they determined that baby a is 2lbs 8oz and b is 2lbs 10oz. They are both doing good growing well and seem to be right on track. That was on Monday and the babies were both head down toward my right hip. Both of their heads were together. On Wednesday I went to see the doctor and determined my blood sugars are good as with everything else. He did an ultrasound to do a quick check on them. Well they moved and are now heads up toward my ribs. He is not concerned about it yet he said we will see in a month or so. We are hoping that they turn head down so we can do a natural delivery. I also reconfirmed that if I make it to 38 weeks they want to induce me so that means we are to the single digits in weeks. I will not be pregnant anymore in about 9 weeks! It is exciting and I can't wait!

Gestational Diabetes

So I was officially diagnosed with gestational diabetes last week. I think I have been dealing with it well! I have been taking my blood sugars four times a day and will discuss it with the doctor when I see him next week. Then I go to see the nutritionist the following week. I have been trying to keep with a meal plan that is supposed to help control it. My readings have under what they want them to be for the most part but the highest it was read just 122 and they want it to be under 120. I had a frosty just an hour before I took that one but took the blood two hours after I ate my meal. Tonight I ate a meal and a piece of cake, for my late birthday dinner, and it was only 110 so that means I can indulge a little just don't go overboard and don't do it consistently all day long. I am proud on how I am doing I never thought I would be able to do it!

Visit

Well yesterday the babies parents came into town! We got to visit some yesterday evening and spend most of today with them. It was great! We spent some time at my home then went and had dinner. They got to spend some time with my boys and get a real sense for my family. Today I got up and we went to the Peek in the Pod. For those of you who do not know what this is it is a place that does elective 2D, 3D, and 4D ultrasounds. We got to see lots of angles and parts of the babies. This was the first time that the parents saw an ultrasound live and got to hear the commentary and ask questions. It was a great experience for both of us. Then we went to Meijer to peruse the baby aisles so they could get a basic idea of a moms recommendations and things that might not be necessary and why or why not. It was nice to be able to give my opinion. I know everyone must find what works for them but I am sure they want all of the opinions they can get so they can make an informed decision. After our shopping trip we went to take a tour of the hospital so we could all have an idea of what to expect. We got to go to the birthing rooms, the postpartum rooms, the nurseries, and the OR area. They also have what they call family rooms where the parents will be able to come sleep and spend time with their babies while they are there. I really is a nice place and I am glad we chose it for the delivery. We got to meet with the head nurse, and social worker to get all of our questions answered. Then we had lunch and got to discuss everything about today. The boys were supposed to have ball games tonight but due to field conditions they were canceled as much as that stinks for them I was glad because after all of that I am exhausted. It was great and I loved every minute of it!

Appointments

I had yet another set of appointments yesterday. The first was at my regular OB and it went very well. My BP was good I gained some weight and the heart rates were strong and steady. Next I went and had another ultrasound the babies are both about 1 pound and 9 ounces so they have almost doubled in size in the last four weeks. They are growing well and looking good. Baby A is still a girl and B is still a boy! My cervix is still nice and thick so we aren't trying to thin out early for delivery. Everything looks good so we are on the right track. I have about 16 more weeks to go to get to full term, though the doctor said he probably won't let me go past 38 weeks. This is a day by day journey we all know how quickly things can change so I have to just take care of myself and these babies and hope for the very best.

I just have to write about how much I enjoy discussing my experience. I want to share this amazing feeling with everyone I can. I did not do this for the attention or praise but I am blessed to be able to do this for someone else. I have loved every minute of this, yes even the bad ones, and will continue to do so for the rest of the pregnancy. I don't see this as some heroic thing that I am doing. I see this as an experience that can enrich my life, my families lives, and the lives of another family that I now think of as part of my own. This is amazing and I get to be a part of it! I am thankful every day for all that I have in my life including this journey. I do not think I will ever be the same after doing this and I don't think I ever want to. This journey is the best thing that has ever happened to me, besides my husband and my kids of course. Thanks for all the support.

Mothers Day

I know most people think this but I really do have the most amazing mother in the world! She has taught me what it means to be a mother. I love her so much for everything that she has done for me and my sisters. I am also thankful that I get to spend today being a mother myself to my three wonderful boys. They mean the world to me and I am blessed to be their mom. I know that the mother of these babies I am carrying isn't technically a mother yet but I know she will be amazing. These twins are very lucky to be able to have someone like her to love them for the rest of their lives! Happy Mothers day to all of the mothers out there you are all amazing women!

What are they?

I know everyone has been waiting patiently to find out the sex of the twins well here is the answer!

I finally got to talk to the parents and I wanted them to be the first to know. Everything is looking good. The sonographer couldn't give me any definite answers until after the doctor reads the ultrasound and writes his report. I gained 5lbs this month which puts me at gaining only 1.5 total from the beginning. Baby B, the boy, is just a little bigger than baby A. They are 12 and 13 ounces so they are growing. From now on I will be going for an appointment and ultrasound every four weeks. I am so happy for the family this is so exciting.