I went to the doctor on Monday for a follow up ultrasound (25 weeks, 3 days). It's a routine ultrasound to measure the growth of twins. Apparently they typically start growing at different rates during or after the 23rd week. The boys are doing awesome (and they confirmed that they still appear to be boys :). They said Baby A was measuring about 7 days ahead of his age and Baby B was measuring 5 days ahead of his age (I think my due date really is 5 days earlier based on the formula they tell you to use to determine your due date). They both are estimated to weigh over 2 pounds (2.5 lbs. and 2-3/4 lbs.) and have normal heartbeats (147bpm and 150bpm), We were nervous for the ultrasound because we've heard about complications particularly during this time, so we were thrilled by the results.
However, we weren't even thinking about me (why would we?). The technician asked if I had been working out a lot (ha, that's hilarious) but I had just returned from a really busy tradeshow in Chicago, a 12-hour day of shopping, two rigorous days of house work, etc....long story short, apparently my cervix is "shortening". They used to compliment me on my long cervix, not sure where those days went :) It's measuring at 2.6 (the numbers go in descending order - and apparently the shortening and thinning of the cervix is one of the first things that prepare the body for labor - I need to catch up on my books to understand this better) and the technician said the doctor would probably put me on bed rest or partial bed rest. Luckily, our female 12 year old version of Doogie Howser (not our normal MD), must have sensed that I expected bed rest to come with a straight jacket (at least this early). I was extremely relieved when she said she was not worried but that I'd have to come in on a regular basis to check my cervix. Sweet. Well, here I am, taking it easy and providing far too many details on our blog :).
I'd love to show you ultrasound pics (our babies have really cute feet, if I do say so myself :) but we don't automatically get them on CD like Nicole does. I have the cheap insurance :). Take my word for it, they are beautiful - the feet and the babies.
- Nichole, with an h
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Black Friday Shopping at 24 Weeks
This is our cart after loading up the back of Nicole's Tahoe SUV for 5 hours (this was taken at 9 a.m.).
This is Nicole's SUV after we shopped for 12 hours (breaking the kids in early).
My share (by the way, I finished my shopping that day for Christmas and birthdays through July). A couple of screaming and pooping boys will not throw off my game (I'm laughing as I say this, knowing I will have no idea what is coming our way). I love birthdays! :)
This is Nicole's SUV after we shopped for 12 hours (breaking the kids in early).
My share (by the way, I finished my shopping that day for Christmas and birthdays through July). A couple of screaming and pooping boys will not throw off my game (I'm laughing as I say this, knowing I will have no idea what is coming our way). I love birthdays! :)
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Thanksgiving Shopping 2009
It has been a little bit since I've blogged, actually I think it was when we found out we were having a girl. That news has sunk in and we are all getting use to adding pink to our house. I had good a friend bring over one of their daughter's tu-tus. It is so cute and I can't believe we are going to have someone running around in one of those.
Yesterday (Black Friday) Nichole and I went shopping. When I say we went shopping, we WENT SHOPPING. We met at 3:45am at Kohls at EP mall and didn't end until 4:30pm. Some of you might say WHAT? 2 pregnant women shopping for 12 1/2 hours???? Yes we did it.
We had many pregnancy brain moments throughout the day, some funny looks and comments from random people. At one place while we were checking out, the cashier said to me "You'll probably end the day at the hospital". WHAT I'm 23 1/2 weeks pregnant, I better not end up at the hospital. I immediately turned to Nichole and said to the woman, "we aren't due until March". Nichole proceeded to add that she was having twins. So basically the woman thought I was huge and ready to pop. Mind you she had 7 children, I just chalked it up to her having no brain left after 7 kids.
Another funny thing that happened, was my husband (Brian) wrote us a note for our shopping trip. It was actually a top ten list. I'll give you the general highlights. "don't spend too much money, have fun, something about what men like, life is short and something about larger body parts" We read it while we were waiting in line and couldn't stop laughing.
Nichole has some great pictures of my car (a Tahoe that we filled to the top) and us trying to fill her car with her stuff. It barely fit. I'm sure she will post them.
All in all it was a great day, very productive with lots of laughs. 90% of my shopping is done!!!
Yesterday (Black Friday) Nichole and I went shopping. When I say we went shopping, we WENT SHOPPING. We met at 3:45am at Kohls at EP mall and didn't end until 4:30pm. Some of you might say WHAT? 2 pregnant women shopping for 12 1/2 hours???? Yes we did it.
We had many pregnancy brain moments throughout the day, some funny looks and comments from random people. At one place while we were checking out, the cashier said to me "You'll probably end the day at the hospital". WHAT I'm 23 1/2 weeks pregnant, I better not end up at the hospital. I immediately turned to Nichole and said to the woman, "we aren't due until March". Nichole proceeded to add that she was having twins. So basically the woman thought I was huge and ready to pop. Mind you she had 7 children, I just chalked it up to her having no brain left after 7 kids.
Another funny thing that happened, was my husband (Brian) wrote us a note for our shopping trip. It was actually a top ten list. I'll give you the general highlights. "don't spend too much money, have fun, something about what men like, life is short and something about larger body parts" We read it while we were waiting in line and couldn't stop laughing.
Nichole has some great pictures of my car (a Tahoe that we filled to the top) and us trying to fill her car with her stuff. It barely fit. I'm sure she will post them.
All in all it was a great day, very productive with lots of laughs. 90% of my shopping is done!!!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Random Thoughts
Rich informed me that I was due for a blog update but not much is going on so you're subject to my random thoughts of the day. First, raise your hand if you are even half as excited as I am that the other Nicole is having a girl!! A GIRL!!!! How awesome is that? Too bad my boys will have to fight over her :). Nicole will be an EXCELLENT mother to a girl....but you already know that.
So here's my other random thoughts for the day. Today I'm finishing the 3rd day of my 21st week, so just over half way. I never would have guessed pregnancy was for me but so far it's been great. Here are some of the highlights:
Favorite things -
1. Baby Bargains book ($20, Target) - as a first-time mom, this book is a Godsend. However, I think it sells itself short by its name. It should be something that resembles Consumer Reports. It gives you the Cliff Notes on things to look for in baby - everything - furniture, necessities, etc; keeps you updated on recalls and helps you try to save money. Love it, love it, love it.
2. Underground parking - I dig the maternity leave at work but the underground parking priviledges is top notch - especially during the winter months! It doesn't get much better than that!!
3. Low battery in the scale - The timing couldn't be better for the battery in our scale to be losing its power. Everytime I step on it-it says the same thing...."LO". I may just have to take a picture.
4. "Be Belly" belly band ($15, Target) - I don't know when it came into this world, but right next to the Baby Bargains book, it's one of the best inventions ever! Clearly a women stepped in and developed this halter-looking belly band that has been key in helping transition from regular clothes to maternity clothes.
5. Advice and stories - I love hearing about other people's experiences and their advice. Although sometimes these stories overwhelm me (especially the "you should do this" or "you have to do that"), I've learned a lot of useful things that I will take with me forever.
6. Ultrasounds - I love getting a sneak peak at what "the kids" are doing. Even more, I love getting a healthy growth and development report! They seem to monitor twins more than single babies so we "get to" have more ultrasounds. They say that twins tend to grow at different rates particularly after 23 weeks so we'll get another ultrasound in December. I hope the boys are doing their one and only job right now - grow, grow, grow (well, and share).
7. Baby gifts - I'm not going to lie, it's fun getting miniature little outfits, books, blankets, etc. It's hard to connect the dots that these cute little things are for our babies. It's still so surreal. The ultrasound and news of two boys was a huge dose of reality but it's worn off a bit (believe it or not), so the hanging of baby-sized gopher sweatshirts helps give us cues to what is going to happen in several months, as odd as that sounds. Please, this is by no means what-so-ever a request for gifts. Believe me.
8. Nice comments about Nicole and my blog. I love hearing from people that they enjoy reading our stories. A couple have said it's weird.....so be it (maybe it's because my posts are always far longer than they need to be). It's fun to hear the positive comments - oh, and to see that we are not the only two followers! :)
9. I could go on and on but the thing I love the very most is a doting husband and dog. Okay, well Lola is not so doting but she is following me around and very loving. I feel like a celebrity. Rich, on the otherhand, has offered to do all of my ironing as long as I am pregnant (love that) and has been very good at making sure I'm taken care of. I could get used to this!! He's a great husband and will be an even better dad.
So there you have it....my random thoughts for the day.
- Nichole, with an h
So here's my other random thoughts for the day. Today I'm finishing the 3rd day of my 21st week, so just over half way. I never would have guessed pregnancy was for me but so far it's been great. Here are some of the highlights:
Favorite things -
1. Baby Bargains book ($20, Target) - as a first-time mom, this book is a Godsend. However, I think it sells itself short by its name. It should be something that resembles Consumer Reports. It gives you the Cliff Notes on things to look for in baby - everything - furniture, necessities, etc; keeps you updated on recalls and helps you try to save money. Love it, love it, love it.
2. Underground parking - I dig the maternity leave at work but the underground parking priviledges is top notch - especially during the winter months! It doesn't get much better than that!!
3. Low battery in the scale - The timing couldn't be better for the battery in our scale to be losing its power. Everytime I step on it-it says the same thing...."LO". I may just have to take a picture.
4. "Be Belly" belly band ($15, Target) - I don't know when it came into this world, but right next to the Baby Bargains book, it's one of the best inventions ever! Clearly a women stepped in and developed this halter-looking belly band that has been key in helping transition from regular clothes to maternity clothes.
5. Advice and stories - I love hearing about other people's experiences and their advice. Although sometimes these stories overwhelm me (especially the "you should do this" or "you have to do that"), I've learned a lot of useful things that I will take with me forever.
6. Ultrasounds - I love getting a sneak peak at what "the kids" are doing. Even more, I love getting a healthy growth and development report! They seem to monitor twins more than single babies so we "get to" have more ultrasounds. They say that twins tend to grow at different rates particularly after 23 weeks so we'll get another ultrasound in December. I hope the boys are doing their one and only job right now - grow, grow, grow (well, and share).
7. Baby gifts - I'm not going to lie, it's fun getting miniature little outfits, books, blankets, etc. It's hard to connect the dots that these cute little things are for our babies. It's still so surreal. The ultrasound and news of two boys was a huge dose of reality but it's worn off a bit (believe it or not), so the hanging of baby-sized gopher sweatshirts helps give us cues to what is going to happen in several months, as odd as that sounds. Please, this is by no means what-so-ever a request for gifts. Believe me.
8. Nice comments about Nicole and my blog. I love hearing from people that they enjoy reading our stories. A couple have said it's weird.....so be it (maybe it's because my posts are always far longer than they need to be). It's fun to hear the positive comments - oh, and to see that we are not the only two followers! :)
9. I could go on and on but the thing I love the very most is a doting husband and dog. Okay, well Lola is not so doting but she is following me around and very loving. I feel like a celebrity. Rich, on the otherhand, has offered to do all of my ironing as long as I am pregnant (love that) and has been very good at making sure I'm taken care of. I could get used to this!! He's a great husband and will be an even better dad.
So there you have it....my random thoughts for the day.
- Nichole, with an h
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