The final count down!!

At our last appointment on Wednesday the 21st, doc said things continue to look good, even though I'm pretty much uncomfortable constantly!! He said that if things go extremely well, he promised me he will take them on Monday, January 14th at the latest! (Aubrey, he was orginally talking about doing it on the 12th, but that's a Saturday!!) So, I have a final date to shoot for, however, doc said he doesn't think we will make it to January. In his words, "50/50 chance at getting the tax breaks!!" Bed rest will start first week in December, as I start my non-stress tests weekly. At this point, this is more precautionary means and due to my ability to withstand the stress on my body!! Let me tell you, it's getting a little tough!!

The stand-off...

Do you recognize this guy? Travis is on strike with shaving while living in "his apartment." He claims he will not shave until they are born!! Here, he has learned a few things with assembly in putting the swing together. We received this swing at my work shower that was held last weekend (11-18-07, Thanks Lori, Jackie, and Carolyn). We received more needed things like the swing, bedding, and more cute outfits, blankets and books!! We feel we have mostly everything we need at this point, but who knows!!

Growth Ultrasound #1

The girls and I (dad couldn't get away from work) went in yesterday for another ultrasound (no pics this time, well pics that we were able to take home anyway, they take a lot of pics for themselves)!! They are starting to monitor closely the growth of the twins, which was astounding to me this time!! Girl A is 2.5 lbs and Girl B is 2.6 lbs. Can you believe that?!!! No wonder I am so uncomfortable!! Doc says they are doing beautifully and are right on track. Again, they should grow like a singleton for the next couple weeks, then start to slow down. I must admit...I'm ready for this "slow down" stage!! I got extremely sick from having to lay on my back during the ultrasound, so I didn't get to look at them as much as I have in the past. But they are definately bigger!! Both of their heads are down by my pelvis (I quickly asked if they are starting their journey outward...nope!) and side by side. Made a lot of sense to me as the pressure has definately intensified down there. Doc asked about my work schedule and "slowing down." I stated my goal is to make it to Thanksgiving and go from there, although I'm starting to physically wear out faster these days!! My next appointment is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and to be honest, I'm expecting bed rest soon! "Lord help us all!"

"No, I'm not due next week, but here's an explanation!"

Yesterday was "Team Jersey" day at school for Red Ribbon Week. I felt this shirt was appropriate for the day....and man was it a BIG hit!! However, for some reason, it must say some where on it to touch my belly! I couldn't find it anywhere though!! Weird, I know! The common question I get these days is "How are you feeling?" My answer to that is "Just ok!" I'm definately starting to move out of the 2nd trimester feeling pretty good stage, and more into the "holy cow, I've got how long left" stage!! Travis is offically living in his "apartment," as he calls it, staying in the spare room in the basement. It's best for all of us!! The girls are more and more active each day, which is pretty neat to experience and pretty annoying as well!! They like to push on my right rib, lungs, and bladder! Actually, Baby A uses my bladder as a punching bag or the thing to take out her aggression on I think!! I guess it's better than her sister. I'm 27 1/2 weeks at this point, with our next ultrasound on Wednesday the 7th. At my last appointment last week, I was finally cleared of the gestational diabetes and told I'm experiencing pre-term labor symptoms. Needless to say, I get a little nervous every time I go into the doc at this point! But our goal is 35 weeks (or longer if we can obviously)....we can do it!!