Skip to main content

35 Weeks - C'mon Babies!




Babies Are The Size Of: We won't have another growth ultrasound until week 37, but as of right now, we are assuming that they are in the 5+ pound range. 
Maternity Clothes: Shopping is depressing seeing all of the cute new fashion and the fact that it's going to be a while before I'm in it! 
Stretch Marks: Nothing new!
Sleep: Though I'm uncomfortable, I'm definitely sleeping more lately. Must be my body gearing up to bring these girls into the world!
Belly Button: Very much out there! 
Feeling: Exhausted. I feel like it's showing more on my face now too. I'm just so. darn. tired. Working full-time, taking care of a 3 year old, maintaining my house plus growing twins is taking its toll! The doctor's office is surprised that I'm still working! 
Symptoms: Contracting on a more regular basis now. I'm supposed to go in when they start coming 6-8 minutes apart. This rib pain is seriously throwing me up out of my desk chair from time to time! And now I'm having stabbing pains down below (sorry if TMI) that stop me in my tracks. 
Missing Anything? Feeling like a human being. 
Movement: These girlies are always on the move! And big movements! 
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Lack of appetite.
Cravings: Unsweetened tea and crunching on ice. 
Wedding Ring: Still in-tact
Big Moments: Got to see Baby A's face in 3D this week thanks to the super sweet ultrasound tech that I have on a regular basis. She wasn't supposed to do it, but Baby A was laying perfectly, so she let me see her and take pics with my phone! It was amazing watching her stick her tongue out and even give us a smile! She's so cute and I think she has very similar features to Rhylan. We can't see Baby B's face, because she is so far down. Her head is in place, which means that she will definitely be born first and that it's really just a matter of time! Also, a BIG THANK YOU to Knapheide for a wonderful baby shower!
Looking Forward To: I'm just going to be honest and say that every day I just look forward to my water breaking, contractions starting, SOMETHING! So ready for these girls to come out and for me to feel like me again. 
Next Appointment: Monday

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Hashi-Huh?

The feeling of being trapped in your own body as it spirals out of control....how many of you have felt that way? I started 2023 in the doctor's office to talk about the crazy symptoms I had been experiencing (yet trying to deny) for the last year. Here's a run-down of the hot mess-ness that I found all consuming for far too long: Hair Loss Uncontrollable Weight Gain Debilitating Fatigue  Joint & Muscle Pain Terrible Menstrual Cycles Sensitivity to Cold Anxiety and Depression I remember absolutely cringing inside as I put this laundry list of front of my doctor. My inner narrative (this is something I'm still working on) can be so harsh and I had myself convinced that I was being a baby and needed to suck it up. However, "suck it up" was no longer an option. My TSH levels indicated a thyroid issue, which was commonly linked to the list of symptoms I presented. The first diagnosis was that of Hypothyroid Disorder and I was immediately put on Levothyroxin.  Mont
Post a Comment
Read more

2023 Taking Care of Me

For me, 2023 has been a year of conquering fears and making lifestyle changes. As parents, how often do we place ourselves on the back burner? It's so common and I am 100% guilty of it. This year, something inside of me clicked. Maybe it's the whole "wisdom with age" thing. Maybe it's finally getting the courage to go to therapy. Perhaps, it's a little bit of both. For me, it happened with a 3-step plan. It's a plan that terrified me, but I held myself accountable and put the plan into action.  Step 1: Medical Health January 2023, the 4th to be exact, started with a wellness visit to my primary care doctor. Was I even allowed to refer to her as that when I hadn't paid her a visit since 2018? Yes. 2018. Of course, we had the whole pandemic thing in the mix, but we can only use that excuse for so long. I hadn't had a women's well check since 2018. I was having all kinds of strange symptoms, that I told myself was just the downward spiral to 40 (n
Post a Comment
Read more

I Hate This.

It's taken me years to finally get the courage to address several areas of my own well-being. It all started with a trip to the doctor during the first week of January. I received so much insight into issues I've been experiencing and problems that I had been choosing to ignore. I've been on medications for over a month and I truly feel like a brand new version of me.  Growing up, medication was something that was frowned upon and feared in our household. Once I became a parent, my entire perspective shifted. I knew that I would do anything in my power to give my children relief from whatever they may be experiencing. From everyday colds, to the flu, ear infections and even a journey into Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis , we've overcome a lot....thanks to modern medicine. However, there is one particular person who was left behind in this journey.  Me.  How often have we kept ourselves on the back burner as moms? How many times have we made appointments for our kids, tak
Post a Comment
Read more