Approximate weights

The specialist measured the girls today and to our surprise, Kaimi weighs approximately 6 lbs 11 oz and Ellie is at 7 lbs. Needless to say this is why I can barely move, not to mention that Kaimi's head is right on my cervix causing it to soften and thin out. He said all it would take would be a couple of good contractions to land us in labor and delivery. I can't believe I have almost 14 lbs worth of baby in me! He said we could probably give or take a little, but he is pretty confident about their weights after doing all their measurements.

36 week belly shot

I can't believe this is me

I knew that swelling occured in pregnancy, but I never knew to what extent. My feet, ankles, and legs hurt so bad I can barely walk. I've developed blisters on the bottom of my feet due to all the swelling which makes it that much harder to walk. I am having to steal my husband's size 13 shoes to wear and those are still tight. Fortunately, the swelling is nothing to be concerned with according to my doctor. He said that it's just more because I'm pregnant with twins. He said it would probably even stay around 1-3 more weeks after delivery! It's fine though. I wouldn't trade it for the world. We are just so grateful that God has blessed us with this pregnancy and that we haven't had any difficulties. My father in law told me last night he believes it has gone as great as it has because of so many people praying for us. I truly believe that. I have to admit I've been a nervous wreck for a lot of this pregnancy just because of our 2 previous losses. Anyways, we've only got 9 days to go before we meet our precious angels. We cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

A definite birthday!

The girls will celebrate their birthday on December 22nd at 7:15 a.m. (unless they decide to come earlier which wouldn't surprise us at all). We pray that they stay put until December 22nd so that we will be able to bring them home with us. We definitely don't want them to come any earlier. We are just so excited we can hardly wait. I will definitely miss being pregnant with them and watching them do all kinds of tricks in my belly as well as pushing eachother futher off to the other side to make more room for each girl. They are pretty entertaining to watch, but we definitely can't wait to hold them, kiss them, and love them. We could not be more blessed.

Possible Birthdate?

I went to the doctor today and he told me he would like to schedule the c-section for December 22nd (my 37th week). He said the nurse would call and make arrangements. Unless there is a conflict with that date, then the 23rd will be their birthday. We have been so blessed with this pregnancy and are over the moon knowing our babies will be here for Christmas. This will be the best Christmas ever!!!!!!! The doctor was so happy for how well things have gone being it a high risk pregnancy and all. Now it is just a matter of waiting 3 more weeks until we see our precious little angels. I am desperately going to miss watching and feeling them move in my belly. It is so entertaining to watch the both of them. It is also very entertaining to feel them have the hiccups at the same time. It will also be great finally getting to hold them and have my body feel somewhat normal again. My back hurts so bad, and my PUPP itches so bad that I make my skin bleed. Hopefully that will go away soon after delivery. Anyways, they are so worth all of it. I wouldn't trade a moment of this pregnancy for anything in the world. The Lord has blessed us more than we could have ever imagined. Thank you to everyone for all of your prayers over the last 8 months!

32 week belly shot

Exciting News

I went to the OB on Monday and to my specialist on Tuesday. The great news is that my fetal fibronectin test came back negative which means I will not be going into labor in the next 2 weeks. This means we are safe until week 34 (I'm 32 weeks now). The specialist did the girls' monthly growth scan to make sure they are growing on schedule and that one is not stealing all the groceries and room in my belly. During this week twins weigh 3.45-4 lbs. Kaimi weighed in at 4 lb 10 oz and Ellie weighed in at 4 lb 13 oz. They are a week ahead of schedule. The specialist said we are probably looking to schedule the c-section towards the end of my 36th week to the beginning of the 37th week. He said we should for sure have them home for Christmas!!! So we are looking around the 19th-22nd of December unless they decide to come on their own before that. We pray that they stay in my belly and continue to grow until the doctors say it is showtime. I guess I can kiss all the preemie clothes that I've already bought and washed goodbye since it looks like we may have some good sized babies. Needless to say we are over the moon with excitement and can hardly wait to meet our 2 little angels.