Is it possible that tomorrow marks the beginning of the 3rd Trimester?! Where does the time go?!! I feel like I spent the entire first trimester and most of the second worrying. I finally started settling in and enjoying pregnancy once I started feeling the babies move. Now, I am in the final stretch. It's hard to believe. I am trying to savor this time - taking pics, writing in a pregnancy journal, and being a very bad and delinquent blogger. I want to take it all in because more than likely, I will never experience this ever again.
But....I am so stinking excited to meet these little guys in my belly!! I can't wait to see what they look like and know their little personalities. I am also slightly terrified. I want to be a good Mom, an awesome Mom really. I just don't know what I am doing! I have been reading books galore. My Mom kind of laughs at me because she just "played it by ear" and I'm sure I will too when the babies arrive, but I also feel like I need to have some tools in my back pocket for sleep, feeding, etc. in case it doesn't go well naturally.
I head to the doctor tomorrow for my GD screening. I am nervous about that, especially considering the results from my fellow twin blog friends. I also get my rhogam shot tomorrow. My doctor hasn't been doing any checks of my cervix (aside from a general measurement on the regular abdominal ultrasounds), which apparently look fine. I keep asking them if they need to check further and they seem to look at me like I have 3 heads. Last time the doctor asked, "Why? Are you having contractions?" My response - no, not that I know of. But, from everything I have read from other twin pregnancies, it seems like others are being monitored much more closely for preterm labor signs. I hope my doctors aren't missing anything. Do you all think I should ask for more detailed checks??
I had one baby shower 2 weekends ago that was lovely (minus the downpour of rain in the middle of the shower that soaked everyone and everything!!) I have another one coming up in a few weeks. It's so amazing having all this baby gear in the house. Definitely makes it feel more real!
That's about it from here. Getting excited to meet these little guys!!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Weird Body Changes
I didn't know my feet were capable of hurting like this! I was a gymnast in my younger years and spent most of my life barefoot. I had tough feet - I could walk on rocks or over pretty much anything and my feet never hurt. But, holy smokes - pregnancy is kicking my butt! I guess it's the weight, the water retention, I dunno.... but my heels are killing me! So, they started hurting about a week ago and then the swelling started a few days ago. My poor feet look like little sausages in my flats. I am going to try my best to stay off my feet.
I started this post on 5/13 and am happy to report that the foot situation has improved. Some days they hurt (mostly my heels), and some day they are more swollen than others (mostly my right foot), but for the most part, if I prop my feet up at work, I do a pretty good job of keeping things under control.
Other bizarre body changes....
I started this post on 5/13 and am happy to report that the foot situation has improved. Some days they hurt (mostly my heels), and some day they are more swollen than others (mostly my right foot), but for the most part, if I prop my feet up at work, I do a pretty good job of keeping things under control.
Other bizarre body changes....
- The area just to one side of my belly button felt bruised for a while and then felt numb (like it was asleep), but that has recently gotten better too.
- Bloody nose - I don't have full on bloody noses, but I am always congested in the morning and if I blow my nose, there is always a little blood (which is weird for me).
- Zit headquarters - my poor back and chest. I have no idea why I decided to break out on my back and chest like I have. I guess I should be glad it's not my face, but summertime tanktops are not gonna be pretty!
- Linea Negra - So, my lovely line showed up about a month ago, but now it seems like it is showing ABOVE my belly button too. Huh?!!
- General discomfort - I can't sit (or sleep) in one position for too long without getting uncomfortable. My back usually starts to hurt or if I am sleeping, one of my arm starts to fall asleep (because I am laying on it). Poor hubby....I usually push off of him in order to help me roll over. I kind of feel like a beached whale!!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Capitol Hill Visit
I participated in RESOLVE's Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill and IT.WAS.AWESOME!!!
It was amazing to be in a room full of people (fellow infertiles) and without saying anything, we understood one another.
It was so incredibly empowering to walk through the Senate Buildings and see the signs of offices for people like John Kerry and John McCain. I felt tremendous American pride just being able to be an average citizen, enter these government buildings, and meet with the government officials that represent me. They usually feel like such distant figures on CNN, so to see everything in person was so moving!
I met with one of the Senator's from my state and the Representative from my district. Actually, mostly we met with staff people, but I actually got to meet with my Representative, which was AWESOME! Even more incredible was the fact that he was fully up to speed on the issues. A couple from his district had just been in to see him the week before and shared their story, so it was great that I could follow up and reinforce all the points.
In case you haven't heard, a bill has recently been introduced in the Senate to give individuals a tax credit for infertility treatment. Check out the details here and if you haven't already done so, contact you senator to ask them to co-sponsor the bill. While it would be awesome to have insurance coverage for treatment, and a few states have programs, we are far from a comprehensive solution, so even this small short-term step would provide some financial support.
I always wondered if I would shut the infertility chapter of my life if I ever was "Resolved" but I can't do it. It has forever changed who I am. I don't "speak out" on many things, but I feel like I have to do something about this...for everyone still fighting the fight. ANYTHING to make this process just a little easier.
It was amazing to be in a room full of people (fellow infertiles) and without saying anything, we understood one another.
It was so incredibly empowering to walk through the Senate Buildings and see the signs of offices for people like John Kerry and John McCain. I felt tremendous American pride just being able to be an average citizen, enter these government buildings, and meet with the government officials that represent me. They usually feel like such distant figures on CNN, so to see everything in person was so moving!
I met with one of the Senator's from my state and the Representative from my district. Actually, mostly we met with staff people, but I actually got to meet with my Representative, which was AWESOME! Even more incredible was the fact that he was fully up to speed on the issues. A couple from his district had just been in to see him the week before and shared their story, so it was great that I could follow up and reinforce all the points.
In case you haven't heard, a bill has recently been introduced in the Senate to give individuals a tax credit for infertility treatment. Check out the details here and if you haven't already done so, contact you senator to ask them to co-sponsor the bill. While it would be awesome to have insurance coverage for treatment, and a few states have programs, we are far from a comprehensive solution, so even this small short-term step would provide some financial support.
I always wondered if I would shut the infertility chapter of my life if I ever was "Resolved" but I can't do it. It has forever changed who I am. I don't "speak out" on many things, but I feel like I have to do something about this...for everyone still fighting the fight. ANYTHING to make this process just a little easier.
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