25 Week Update

I had an appointment today with my perinatologist and things went pretty well.   I am 25 weeks along and the babies are 1 lb 9 oz for Elizabeth and 1 lb 13 oz for William.  Doctor says that they are looking good and right on track.  That was great news.  She also told me that my cervix had shortened since the last time which is something we'll need to keep a close eye on.  The length is still fine in terms of no indication that I'm in active labor (no thinning or funneling) or close to it, but something to really watch and be aware of any contractions or other signs.  I'll have more doctor appointments now and will be resting even more than I was...not sure if that's possible, but I'll do my best to be even lazier.

 

Here is a picture of one of the babies (truthfully, I'm not sure which one but I think it's Elizabeth).  The other baby would not cooperate and they couldn't get a good shot.  Maybe next time.

My Funny Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! 

Organizing

We have started the process of organizing all of the boxes of baby cloths that have been passed on to me from family and friends.  Wow!  This is a ton of cloths and I didn't even realized how much it was until we brought it all down to the living room to start sorting.  The cloths consist of both boys and girls cloths.  There are more boys than girls cloths, but neither of these kids will be going naked.  I have over 2 tubs full of boys cloths in just 0-3 months.  It's a bit overwhelming.  Many thanks to everyone who has passed cloths on, I am very grateful for the help!

 

Now, trying to figure out where to put all the cloths is the next challenge. 

Making Changes

Tomorrow will mark 24 weeks for the twins.  This is considered a milestone the babies will be considered viable at that gestational period (of course, not without considerable complications that can come with birth at that time).  Of course, my goal is to make it to 37 weeks, but hitting the 24 week milestone is a great feeling.  I see my perinatologist next Tuesday and will get to see my little ones and get an update on their development.  I feel them moving around lots, although I wish I could determine which kick or punch was coming from which baby. 

 

Last Friday, John and I traded in my "fun car" (Infiniti FX35) for a family friendly mini van.  We purchased a 2011 Honda Odyssey and it's actually a pretty great vehicle.  I hate car shopping and wasn't looking forward to being a mini van mom.  The space of the mini van and ease of getting all the kids in and out of it will be well worth my "coolness" sacrifice.  I'll still jam out to the radio and my lead foot hasn't gone anywhere (the van has a surprisingly strong engine), but maybe the van will keep me out of trouble...we'll see.

 

 

At the grocery store on Sunday, the cashier asked me if I was 9 months along.  She was a little shocked when I said no, I was only six months along but it was twins so I get to be extra large.  I'll be interested in what people will say in a couple of months when I'm even bigger.

 

A dear friend welcomed her little girl into the world on Thursday, February 7th and she is absolutely beautiful.  It's been so long since Jocelyn was a baby, I almost forgot just how small babies are.  So cute though! 

 

On a sad note, another friend of mine had to say goodbye to her twins born on February 1st after 6 days of fighting a good fight. My heart breaks for her and anyone who has ever had to go through that.  I count my blessings for each day that my little ones stay put and I pray that they do not make their debut for another 3 months.