2 Week Check-Up

The girls went for their two week check-up today in Towanda with Dr. Bista. This is the first time meeting her & I must say she is a super nice lady. haha. I can also say that I will never again go by myself! Luke & Madison were with my parents so it was just me & the girls but it was still so stressful. Two naked, crying at the top of their lungs babies because they were hungry & wanted to sleep. 

The following are their current stats:

Riley Lynn

19.25" long

6lbs 1oz

No Vaccination

Breastfeeding like a champ

VitD Prescription

MacKenzie Rose

19.25" long

6lbs 3oz

No Vaccinations

Breastfeeding like a champ

VitD Prescription

The prescription is in liquid form to be inserted via mouth. Since they are being breastfed & were born early they need the extra vitamins. 

Both have been great sleepers at night. They will wake once (sometimes together, sometimes different) but once they wake to eat they tend to stay awake longer then we would like.  haha.  

They are in between preemie & newborn clothing.  Preemie onesies are too small but newborn jumpsuits are too big. 

They are also starting to have longer wake times during the day which means I get to see those pretty eyes. 

So far we are still taking it one day at a time. The house isn't as clean as it use to be & the dishes may pile up every few days but I get done what needs to be done. Happy kids, Happy husband, Happy mommy. 

36 Week Appointment.

Final appointment before my induction on Monday! Both girls weigh about 6lbs each and look so tiny. It was so tight in there that it was hard to get a good photo of them, the above was the best. BabyA is head down and BabyB is breech but the nurse said that shouldn't change anything come time for delivery.** Dr. Dolkart checked their hearts and they both look perfect and healthy. I have another appointment with my SIL & BIL tomorrow to get my pressure points worked on and my adjustment. Let's hope that get's things going and I can start labor myself without the help of the pitocin.

**The nurse was wrong. If BabyB is still breech when I get to the hospital then it's a definite c-section. BOTH babies HAVE to be head down in order to deliver vaginally. Let's hope babyB turns back to head down! She has been that way the entire pregnancy until now!

This Weeks Appointments in Review.

    

I officially have 5 days until my induction. That means the girls have 4 days to come out on their own! This week has been full of appointments but thankfully I will have the weekend free before the big day. Laundry, organizing, scrubbing, dusting, and relaxing is my plan! The following is the run down of my appointments from this week:

Monday I had an appointment with an OB that will be helping with the delivery of the twins. If a C-section is needed he would be the one to perform it. He was super nice and listened to what I had to say. He was also able to check my cervix for dilation and it turns out I am already 2cm dilated and 90% effaced. 

Tuesday I had my last appointment with Dr. Wood before the induction. They hooked me up to the monitors and did my final NST, turns out BabyB is stubborn already! She was giving us trouble in the beginning and a little through out the test. Over all the girls looked good and the machine caught some of the contractions I've been having. I asked my final questions regarding the induction and we discussed the day. No food after midnight on Sunday, instead of a L&D room I will be delivering in the OR in case a c-section is needed, if all three of us are healthy and good to go we will be able to leave 24hrs after giving birth, and so on. 

Wednesday (today) I had an appointment with my SIL & BIL. My SIL is a massage therapist and worked on my pressure points to try and kick start labor so I don't have to be induced. My BIL is a chiropractor and was able to get all the kinks out before having the girls! I was told that my body is extremely relaxed and ready for labor. More relaxed then the last pregnant patient he had that went into labor the day after she got adjusted and her pressure points worked on! Let's hope that means I won't be posting anything tomorrow unless it's photos of the Riley and Makenzie.

Thursday I see Dr. Dolkart for my final ultrasound of the girls. I will make a completely separate post regarding that appointment with ultrasound photos. Let's hope both girls are still head down or that they arrive before I need to go to the appointment!  

If you have any questions regarding my experience with twin pregnancy or what could happen during labor/delivery feel free to ask! 

36 Weeks!

How Far Along:  36 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:   14lbs from the beginning to now. I haven't gained or lost any weight since my last appointment. 

Sleep: Good actually!

Best Moment This Week: Learning that my body is working on it's own to have these girls.

Movement: Still active but have slowed down. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: Ice.

What I Miss: Being able to turn over in bed w/o the pain of my belly and walking normal w/o a waddle. 

Stretch Marks: Yes, oh well!

Belly Button: Out of course. haha.

Wedding Rings: Off. Too tight ):

Mood: READY!

Labor Signs:  Shortening cervix, slight contractions, 2cm dilated, 90% effaced. 

Milestones: I made it to the point that the girls won't need the NICU when they are born

Doctor Appointments: 
-Monday I met with Dr. Herbst in Sayre who will be assisting Dr. Wood with the twins.
-Tuesday I had my last appt with Dr. Wood before I get induced. 
-Tomorrow I meet with Dr. Dolkart for the last time.

What I look forward to: Meeting my girls.

35 Weeks!

How Far Along:  35 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  14lbs from the beginning to now.

Sleep: Great besides for bathroom breaks!

Best Moment This Week:  Celebrating Easter with the family.

Movement: Less then normal and mostly down and around my pelvic area. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: Ice, chocolate, & pizza. lol.

What I Miss: Walking normal & not peeing every 15mins!

Stretch Marks: Yep!

Belly Button: Outie.

Wedding Rings:  They're snug.

Mood: Tired & Ready to have these babies!

Labor Signs:  Short cervix, light contractions, slower fetal movement, and the girls dropped.

Milestones:  12 days until I get induced(:

Doctor Appointments: None this week. My next appointment will be the 29th with Dr. Wood and the 1st with Dr. Dolkart. After that I'll be seeing Dr. Wood again on the 5th to be induced unless the girls come sooner. 

What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them!

The weather was nice so I decided to take some photos of the kids!

We were finally able to get out to the playground!

34 Weeks!

How Far Along:  34 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  14lbs from the beginning to now.

Sleep: Great actually. Waking up twice to use the bathroom is the only problem I have at night now.

Best Moment This Week:  Hearing the girls heartbeats and scheduling my induction date. 

Movement: Less then normal and mostly down and around my pelvic area. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: ICE! I have been eating ice for the past couple weeks and can't stop.

What I Miss: Walking normal and not having pelvic pain all the time. 

Stretch Marks: Yep!

Belly Button: Outie.

Wedding Rings:  They fit but start irritating me half way through the day.

Mood: Tired & Ready to have these babies!

Labor Signs:  Short cervix, light contractions, slower fetal movement, and the girls dropped.

Milestones:  My first NST was yesterday & I have 19 days left until I get induced!!

Doctor Appointments: I saw Dr. Wood yesterday and had my first NST which went great. I don't have another appointment with Dr. Dolkart until May 1st, if I don't have the girls sooner. 

What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them!

34 Week Appointment: NST & Cinco De May Babies?!

Today I went to Dr. Wood in Troy. I had my first NST* and the normal checkup. We also talked about induction, what will happen, and picked a date! 

My pregnancy schedule goes as followed: 2 weeks left until I reach "full term" & 6 weeks left until my due date. We can now officially add 2 weeks and 6 days until my induction date! If the twins don't come before hand we will be having Cinco De Mayo babies! May 5th at 7am we are scheduled to be at Robert Packard Hospital. So soon we will have the girls in our hands, I can't believe it! 

If my water breaks or I start having consistent contractions before May 1st I will be having the girls at the Arnot Ogden Hospital via Dr. Dolkart. He is away all this week so let's hope they stay put until he get's back at least.  

If my water breaks or I start having contractions between May 1st and May 5th then I will be able to have the girls in Sayre at the Robert Packard Hospital via Dr. Wood. 

Needless to say Riley and Makenzie will be here before we know it! Everything is ready for them, now it's just time to mentally prepare for double the trouble and twice the blessing!

*NST: Non-Stress Test

They wrap two belts (more depending on how many babies you are having) around your abdomen. One measures the baby's heart rate and the other monitors contractions (if any). You're hooked up to the machine for 20-30mins, feel free to read some magazines or surf the web on your phone(:  

33 Weeks

How Far Along:  33 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  N/A until next week.

Sleep: Fine until I need to turn over. Pain/popping in my pelvis area & hip pain when I try to roll to the other side. 

Best Moment This Week:  Being able to see my girls again. 

Movement: Slowly becoming annoying but still there mainly in my pelvis area and belly button region. Not a whole lot of movement up around my ribs thank goodness. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: Salty & spicy foods.

What I Miss: My belly button being an innie. It now sticks out and is noticeable through my shirts. lol

Stretch Marks: Yep!

Belly Button: Outie.

Wedding Rings:  They fit but start irritating me half way through the day.

Mood: Ready to have these babies!

Labor Signs:  Short Cervix, Light contractions, slower fetal movement, and the girls have finally dropped. 

Milestones:  3 weeks left until I reach "full term"

Doctor Appointments: I saw Dr.Dolkart and the girls today and will see Dr. Wood next week to start my stress tests.

What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them! Seeing how Luke & Maddie interact with their new sister's. 

32 Weeks

Development: Their arms, legs, and bodies continue to fill out and are finally proportioned to their heads. 

How Far Along:  32 Weeks & 1 Day.

Weight Gain/Loss:  I have gained 5 more pounds. My maternity pants no longer fit so it's now dresses, skirts, and yoga pants! 

Sleep: Difficult. Pain/popping in my pelvis area when I try to roll to the other side. 

Best Moment This Week:  A surprise diaper party that was thrown by my SIL's.

Movement: Less then usually.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Sweets.

What I Miss: Clothing that fits.

Stretch Marks: Of course!

Belly Button: Outie.

Wedding Rings:  They fit but start irritating me half way through the day.

Mood: Tired of being pregnant. Cranky miserable, and snap easily. (sorry Peter!)

Labor Signs:  Light contractions, slower fetal movement, and the girls have finally dropped. *same as last week*

Milestones:  4 weeks left until I reach "full term"

Doctor Appointments: I saw Dr.Wood this past Tuesday and will see Dr. Dolkart & the twins next Tuesday. 

What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them!

It's been so nice out so we started doing walks each evening after dinner.

Peter finished part of the play fort for the kiddos!

I was surprised with a diaper party.

31 Weeks

How Far Along:  31 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  N/A until next Tuesday.

Sleep: Difficult. Pain/popping in my pelvis area when I try to roll to the other side. 

Best Moment This Week:  Finally getting the last car seat and stroller for the girls. We are officially done baby shopping.

Movement: Still there but not as often. Must be running out of room(:

Food Cravings/Aversions: Rita's, French Fries, and Soft Pretzels. 

What I Miss: Walking like a normal person, clothing that fits.

Stretch Marks: But of course!

Belly Button: Outie.

Wedding Rings:  Fit.

Mood: Tired of being pregnant. 

Labor Signs:  Light contractions, slower fetal movement, and the girls have finally dropped.

Milestones:  5-7 Weeks Left.

Doctor Appointments: Dr. Dolkart had to cancel my appointment since he was sick yesterday. Next Tuesday I will get to see Dr. Wood.
What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them!

Date Night with Peter!

Went on a walk with my little family.

My handsome little guy turned 3!

30 Weeks!

Development: Their heads are more proportionate to their bodies. They can open their eyes and move their heads. 

How Far Along:  30 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  Gained 3 more pounds, making it a total of 7lbs this entire pregnancy.

Sleep: Not good. Going to the bathroom 3x a night, tossing and turning, pain in my lower abdomen.

Best Moment This Week:  Hearing the girls heartbeats.

Movement: The girls move a lot but have recently slowed down a bit.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Still Rita's & anything spicy!

What I Miss: Sleep & not being pregnant. I'm ready to have these babies.

Stretch Marks:  Not lately.

Belly Button:  Outtie!

Wedding Rings:  Adjustable.

Mood: Exhausted but ready for the babies to come!

Labor Signs:  Light contractions, slower fetal movement. 

Milestones:  Only 6-8 weeks left!

Upcoming Appointments/Events: I had an appointment with Dr. Wood yesterday. I'll see Dr. Dolkart again next Tuesday. May be starting my NST soon. 

What I look forward to: Having these babies out & holding them!

29 Weeks

How Far Along:  29 Weeks

Weight Gain/Loss:  Gained 3lbs last week. I get weighed again next Tuesday. 

Sleep: Good but still tossing and turning.

Best Moment This Week:  Seeing my baby girls again & getting Rita's!

Movement: All the time, constantly.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Rita's Italian Ice!

What I Miss: Being able to go out with out having to pee at least 3 times & a normal belly button.

Stretch Marks:  No more then last week.

Belly Button:  Outtie!

Wedding Rings:  Adjustable.

Mood: Exhausted but ready for the babies to come!

Labor Signs:  Light contractions.

Milestones:  It's the third trimester & Rita's is open!

Upcoming Appointments/Events: I had an appointment with Dr. Dolkart yesterday and then got my Rita's! I'll see Dr. Wood again next Tuesday. 

What I look forward to: Having these babies out! 


Photo Outtake(: 

28 Weeks!

Development:  They can open and close their eyes, they sleep and wake at regular intervals, and may suck their finger or thumb. 

How Far Along:  28 Weeks!

Weight Gain/Loss:  Gained 3lbs

Sleep: Better again!

Best Moment This Week:  Hearing the girls heartbeats.

Movement: All the time.

Food Cravings/Aversions: French Fries.

What I Miss: Not having to go to the bathroom every half hour!

Stretch Marks:  They're starting to pop up.

Belly Button:  Still flat. *edit: okay I lied. I just took a shower and realized I now have an outie. haha!

Wedding Rings:  Adjustable.

Mood: Exhausted.

Labor Signs:  Light contractions.

Milestones:  It's the third trimester!

Upcoming Appointments/Events: I had my glucose test on Tuesday and I thankfully passed! I will also see Doctor Dolkart & the twins next Tuesday again...and make a trip to Rita's(:

What I look forward to: Having these babies!