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I wake up every morning and I can't believe I'm still pregnant. Every night when I go to bed, I think to myself "maybe tonight" and every morning I wake up (after being up at least 20 times during the night to go to the bathroom) still pregnant and noticably larger and more uncomfortable.
I can't believe we've made it this far. Wow. We actually may have healthy twins with no NICU time -- despite the fact that I've been experiencing pre-term labor for nearly two months now. How crazy is that?
Last Friday, when I went to the doctor, I was having contractions about a minute apart on the monitor but they still sent me home. I am some type of anomaly. My favorite quote about my monitoring strips is "it looks okay for her." I guess that shouldn't surprise me at this point but it seems a bit insane that I'm dilated to a 4, contracting every minute, and still managing to keep these babies inside -- all with no real pain.
I've been enjoying being off bedrest and cleaned the entire house last week. I've also been shopping numerous times and walked more in a few hours than I probably walked during the entire month I was restricted. It's nice to be able to be out and about, despite my large size, I know that my time out will be very limited once the babies actually arrive.
Everyone who looks at me immediately asks when I'm due. When I tell them any day and that I'm expecting twins that at least has some stunning power and quiets people for a minute. I hate the stares and the looks. But I know that having twins is going to draw stares for a long time, so I might as well get use to it.
Back to the doctor we go this morning... I wonder if I'll make it to 36 weeks???
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I know how uncomfortable it is at the end and all you want is to have your body some what back. Every single day and week you make it is all worth it. Hoping you can keep them in there even longer.
How on earth do you get comfortable enough to fall asleep? I am 32 weeks and 4 days and have a difficult time getting to sleep and staying asleep. Good Luck with everything!
Every day that goes by is amazing but ANY day now, you'll be writing your labour story. If you have time, that is. :)
And.... Wow! That's some belly!
Jam--thanks for the picture--you really do look good and I agree--these little girls may never have to see the NICU. You will just be bringing home 2 girls at the same time and the fun will begin.
Wow Jamie, you give me hope that I will prove the docs wrong and make it to October.
Enjoy these days of freedom!
Pretty impressive if you ask me! I was wondering about you this weekend. Hope the appointment goes well today!!
Congrats for making it this far.
Your post today made me cry. I could have written the same thing last year at this time. I was amazed that I was 4cm so early on and then was induced at 38 weeks! You are doing great!
And you are right, those stares never really stop after you deliver. Just get worse. I avoid making eye contact some days just so I can get my shopping done.
Yeah on 35 weeks! My friend who had the triplets delivered at 35 weeks and none of the babies had to go to the NICU, so maybe you will be that lucky too.
Don't worry about the looks, you'll get used to them with the twins.
Congrats! It really is an accomplishment. My water broke at 36 weeks, 3 days and my twins just had to spend 42 hours in the special care nursery with no NICU time -- that was probably because of my preeclampsia during labor. Every day counts!
Go you!
You might want to consider coming up with standard answers for the questions that follow the "you have twins" staring.
There are some good lists out there. (Mine is here: http://rodrigueztwins.blogspot.com/2008/02/dont-catch-me-on-bad-day.html).
wow girl! i can't believe it! when i was admitted to the hospital with noah i was having horrible contractions and dilated to 4! best wishes for a safe and healthy delivery of those girls...can't wait to see photos!
Jamie, you are doing great! Love the belly pic! Are you swollen in your legs at all?
Good luck, and I hope you can keep them in there a little longer too!
Woohooo Jamie...35 weeks and counting! Can't wait to hear what the docs say when you hit 36 weeks.
Woo hoo! I'm so excited for you! You've made it a week or more beyond me and I wasn't even having any problems! Yippee!
Congrats again on another week. I'm so happy for you making it this far ... and you look great. The pic of me this far along was awesome ... I was huge and leaning back to compensate for all the weight up front...but I'm 5'2" and I was all belly.
FYI ... you'll be out and about with all 3 more than you think you will. After the first few attempts, you'll be surprised at how easily you can work it out...and like Heather I avoided making eye contact, especially when I was in a hurry.
Congrats again !!!
Congrats on making it so far!!! I was on bedrest and went into labor before I could get all in order as I wished. It is so great that you are able to be out and about and get things more in order-and clean--before your girls make their grand entrance. I don't know much about twins, but my little man was born at 34 weeks and spent no time in the NICU. I also had the shot for his lungs, which I believe made a difference. I am checking every day to see when you post you are in labor. Best wishes for a safe delivery!
Oh, and you look great. You worked hard for that super-sized belly. Let them stare--who cares!!!
You look great. Still seem like you're carrying high too!! Do you have a front on shot? You look so tiny really...all belly, so I'm wondering where you're hiding it? Obviously you're sticking out way far in the front but unless you're less narrow at the front than you look I'm surprised :)
That belly is absolutely gorgeous. You are so petite that the baby bump is surprising. I can imagine you're sick of being eyeballed. I can't recall my mom ever complaining about the stares with my twin brothers. I'll ask her how she handled it.
God bless a high pain tolerance!! It's worked out well for you with this pregnancy :)
OK when I was 35 weeks with a singleton, my butt was way too big to wear jeans! You look great! How have your Maggie Maternity clothes worked out now that you are so big?
Hang in there, Jamie. No NICU time would be SO worth it, even though it's agonizing for you now. And get used to the stares. It's annoying, but twins are special, so I've grown accustomed to it.
Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all of your support. I have my moments where I just don't want to be pregnant any more -- but I know it is what is best for the girls and that keeps me hanging in there!
To answer the questions --
Amanda,
I have not had hardly any swelling in this pregnancy. With my pregnancy with Bo I swelled up like crazy -- I couldn't wear shoes for weeks -- even after delivery. This pregnancy has been completely different. I wonder if it is because I have been on my feet less? I was teaching full-time in the months leading up to Bo's birth.
Leslie,
Both my Maggie Maternity and Boob Maternity clothes have been a godsend! The shirt in this picture is from Boob and I thought it was HUGE when it first arrived. Now, it is starting to stretch. I'm so glad that I have a few nicer pieces to wear out and about. I really haven't gained weight so the maternity jeans I bought at the beginning of this pregnancy have lasted me throughout -- crazy huh?
Sadia,
Thanks for the list links. :) I'm going to need those! :)
Jamie
Thanks for such a nice compliment! I feel huge...but, I know that will change when I have something to compare it to and am 35-40 weeks along!
I'll definitely share the sex with you. :-) I'll try to remember to send you an email after our appointment on the 22nd.
Oh my... you must be a bit uncomfy now! Congrats on making it to 35 weeks! (ooooohhh you are bringing me back to my twin pregnancy...oooo :) )
Take care
enjoy the looks and stares. you should be proud! ;)
you are doing so awesome! i've only been reading your blog for about 6 weeks, but i check every day to see the "i'm having the girls" post and can't believe you are still pregnant...so i know you must feel it too!
don't worry about making the house look like a home. just get some baskets, stocked with wipes, diapers, burp cloths, and desitin, and put them everywhere you want to be. those first couple months, all you will care about is having everything on hand to take care of the girls. having two (or three for you) young kids is tough. do what you can, when you can, and remember at some point, your house will be normal again!
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