We went in for a Doctor's appointment this past Monday to get the boy's measurements. They are both measuring at 30 weeks (woohoo...2 weeks ahead of schedule) and 3 lbs and 3 lbs 1 oz. I, on the other hand, am measuring at 34 weeks...whoah! Feeling like a brick house these days. We were both just so relieved to hear that they're measuring at 3 lbs each because while pregnant with multiples, I hear either, "You look small for having twins" which makes me nervous the boys aren't growing on pace, OR, I hear "You look like you're gonna pop!"...which makes me nervous that I have 2 months or more left before these little men make their debut and thoughts like "Will my body grow to accommodate them?!" come about.
Also, they are both in breech position, so it looks like I'm lining up for a C-section. I ran into a Mom of twin boys at Target a few weeks ago and she told me a few horror stories about vaginal deliveries of twins, so I was already leaning towards a C-section after she scared the bajeebers out of me, but we'll see what the boys decide to do at the end. I'm thinking they're running out of space to do too many more acrobatics...but who knows?
So, I get it now...worries begin for your little ones as soon as the pee stick shows positive. I don't want to worry, but I realize that it comes with the territory of mommyhood. I realize that none of my worries will ever keep our boys safer than if I wasn't worried, so I'm working on gettting on my knees and giving it up to the Heavenly Father. I think He's got a better hold on the whole parenthood thing than I'll ever have in my entire lifetime. Breathe.
At our last appointment, our Doctor suggested that I get a steroid shot that would help to mature the boy's lungs if they do make their entrance earlier. I went in for my first shot today and will return 24 hours later for the 2nd shot. She said that anything after 32 weeks is icing on the cake, but we're hoping that they'll ideally come no sooner than 35 weeks. Send the prayers coming that all continues as well as it has been! My blood sugar came back normal (praise the Lord I don't have to worry too much about food!), blood pressure is good and the boys are right on target for growth. Our ultrasound tech did say that one is still looking more on the "chubby" side and the other one is a little longer and leaner. We just chuckle when she says that...we could have our own Arnold and Danny DeVito on our hands! We can't wait to meet them!
Thank you so much for posting this! It's so good to be able to read how the boys are doing and catch up. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and fears too, Kris. We are praying for you all! Love those little boys so much already!
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