Friday, August 28, 2009
30 weeks!
Hanging in there at 30 weeks and a couple of days.
Getting really tired, but feel great overall and blessed to be able to take care of these kiddos inside.
I kept telling Ryan about how much the babies were moving. Finally, last night, he committed to watching the belly for a few minutes. The boys cooperated with some amazing acrobatics. It is entirely possible to discern little arms and legs and even a head. The problem is that I don't always know whose limb it is that I am seeing and/or feeling.
Here are a few maternity photos. I am really glad we had them taken...I'll put up the rest in the next post.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Birthing class is OVER!
Ryan and I enjoyed (or maybe the better word is benefited) from our Multiples Birthing Class.
Casey, the instructor, was awesome. Really funny, laid back, open - all those good things you expect from a person who is successful in working with a bunch of basket cases expecting their first child(ren).
However, I am a bit happy it's over. The group was getting smaller and smaller as more women were put on bedrest. One couple had their twins at 27 weeks. Another had their twins at 30 weeks and lost one of them. How heartbreaking. Absolutely tears me up and I didn't even really know the parents - they only made it to one class before bedrest was prescribed.
As much as it is wonderful to give and receive support from other couples going through a twin pregnancy, I know I have a lot more confidence and positive thinking OUTSIDE of that classroom, where I am not always reminded that the chances of difficulty are so high. I know Ry feels the same.
Other than that, we're just truckin' along. Made it to 28 weeks, which is a very important milestone. Twins born at 28 weeks have an overwhelming chance of being A-OK in both the short- and the long-term (not that it wouldn't be a rough ride). I'm still exercising, albeit with a bit more difficulty, and doing the things I enjoy. But I'm tired all of the time again after having lots of energy during the second trimester. Maybe that is because it is 90 friggin' degrees out. YUCK. Come back, winter!
Casey, the instructor, was awesome. Really funny, laid back, open - all those good things you expect from a person who is successful in working with a bunch of basket cases expecting their first child(ren).
However, I am a bit happy it's over. The group was getting smaller and smaller as more women were put on bedrest. One couple had their twins at 27 weeks. Another had their twins at 30 weeks and lost one of them. How heartbreaking. Absolutely tears me up and I didn't even really know the parents - they only made it to one class before bedrest was prescribed.
As much as it is wonderful to give and receive support from other couples going through a twin pregnancy, I know I have a lot more confidence and positive thinking OUTSIDE of that classroom, where I am not always reminded that the chances of difficulty are so high. I know Ry feels the same.
Other than that, we're just truckin' along. Made it to 28 weeks, which is a very important milestone. Twins born at 28 weeks have an overwhelming chance of being A-OK in both the short- and the long-term (not that it wouldn't be a rough ride). I'm still exercising, albeit with a bit more difficulty, and doing the things I enjoy. But I'm tired all of the time again after having lots of energy during the second trimester. Maybe that is because it is 90 friggin' degrees out. YUCK. Come back, winter!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
"Birthing" Class
They call it birthing class. So nice sounding. But it is GROSS, I tell you what. Last week we watched a C-section. Or, rather, everyone else watched, Ryan glanced with one eye open and I turned my back to the screen. The vaginal birth was traumatizing, too. Honestly, there isn't anything beautiful about that. Sorry, mamas. EWW.
Parts of our class are really helpful, though. We learned about basic baby care last night (Ryan can swaddle a baby better than I) and also shared tips on time saving techniques for the first few months, like online grocery ordering and freezing meals. We also found out that there are two other couples planning to cloth diaper, too. Greenies unite.
The class is just for parents of multiples and the size of the class has slowly dwindled. One couple had their baby boys at 27 weeks. 4 other couples are on bedrest and only one of them has a pass to come to class. So, we've lost 50% of the original "students."
One more class to go. I hope they spare us any more videos.
Parts of our class are really helpful, though. We learned about basic baby care last night (Ryan can swaddle a baby better than I) and also shared tips on time saving techniques for the first few months, like online grocery ordering and freezing meals. We also found out that there are two other couples planning to cloth diaper, too. Greenies unite.
The class is just for parents of multiples and the size of the class has slowly dwindled. One couple had their baby boys at 27 weeks. 4 other couples are on bedrest and only one of them has a pass to come to class. So, we've lost 50% of the original "students."
One more class to go. I hope they spare us any more videos.
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