35!

Week 35 was a long week, but a good week. My sister and Aunt threw me a wonderful diaper and donuts shower this weekend and it was so much fun! I have been indulging in way too many donuts this pregnancy so it was only fitting to have them at the shower and I will not tell you how many I had!

I have said it several times that we are so blessed with amazing family and friends. We have a stockpile of diapers for these little girls that will hopefully last us many months and we could not be more grateful to everyone.

So far these babies are staying put and technically I am 36 weeks today so another milestone!

Me and my little girl before the shower!

Olivia enjoying a "special donut"

All of the goodies!

35 weeks!

Week 34!

So we are at the end of week 34, a big milestone in a twin pregnancy! Again, we are so close, yet if I make to 38 weeks that feels so far away! I have to say I have a short fuse these days it does not take much to annoy or irritate me. I have little patience with people so I apologize in advance. I am also getting super annoyed having to answer 20 questions to random strangers about my pregnancy. I am about to make a shirt that says:

" No I am not due tomorrow, I am having twins! Yes, I know wow! They are girls, identical, if I don't go into labor on my own they will be April 9th.  No we did not use drugs. Yes, I already have a child. She is  2 1/2 and I know we will have our hands full! Thanks and leave me alone!"

On another note, I survived all of those injections of Lovenox and as of yesterday have switched to Heparin in anticipation of labor. This time instead of three injections a day, I have a heparin pump that gives me a continuous dose and only has to be changed once every three days. There are pros and cons and I am still getting used to having this thing attached to me 24/7, but less needles and bruising is a big plus! Another positive is that the weather has been amazing here and we have been outside as much as possible. I wish I could run and play with Olivia and take her on walks, but she is enjoying her time with Scott and I am just thankful she can go burn off some energy. I hope this weather sticks around and winter does not return.

I think that is it until next week!!!

34 +7

Olivia was kissing sisters! Picture didn't turn out too well.

Week 33!

33 + 7

I am actually 34 weeks tomorrow, but I thought I would start posting each week from now until the end. I have a feeling I will want to look back at these last few weeks months and heck, years from now, for some good laughs.  To be honest these twins have sucked the memory out of me and I can't remember anything anymore.

Week 33 has been rough. These babies are still both head down. Therefore my ribs are constantly being kicked. My left ribs are so sore, I am convinced one of them is broke. OK drama I know, but you people have no idea. My left upper back also hurts with nerve pain, I am assuming from the same baby. The only position with some relief is while laying down. I am thankful to be off my feet and working from the office now, but it does nothing for my back and I am so over the car. My back hurts the worst in the car, even in our new minivan. Yes, we now own one and I will not comment any further!

As you can tell I am starting to hit the wall that I have spoken to other multiples mother's about and also read about. I am certainly more irritable and emotional and just plain uncomfortable. I know they need to stay in a few more weeks and I can do this, but I just have to be honest since I have been pregnant before. A twin pregnancy is so much harder!!!!

On a happy note, these last two weeks I have been surprised with two baby showers from co-workers. I had no idea about either and I had amazing cake at both and we received so many diapers, wipes and other goodies. We are so truly thankful and blessed!

Ok this venting session is over, until next week!!!!