Happy Green Bee

http://www.naturalmommie.com/2009/11/happy-green-bee.html This is a link to a contest on a blog that I follow. It is for a super cute reverseable hoodie. I hope I can win it for Joey! They are also offering a great discount during this week ending on Nov 15th. Check it out!

Poked and Prodded

I went to the Dr on Friday (Nov 6) and was officially poked and prodded. First I started off by having an ultrasound and a cervical length check. The ultrasound isn't bad, but the cervical length check is violating to say the least. Good news from that, my cervix is still 5cm. The same that it was 3 weeks ago! The ultrasound technologist said that I have the cervix of a champion and a great cervix to have twins! I know this can change overnight, but its reassuring at the same time. I then proceeded to go to the Dr's office and start my glucose tolerance test. I had to drink this very sugary drink. I gulped it down in 40 seconds. Then went and got my BP and weight checked. The nurse took me to my room and I waited for the dr to come in and see me. She came in a short time later and we talked for a little bit.
I will start having weekly appts when I am 30 weeks and start having Biophysical Profiles at 32 weeks. This will be in addition to my cervical length checks and the growth ultrasounds I will be getting. She wants me to gain weight too. I eat, but I guess the babies are just sucking what I am eating. She said that the latest for the babies to be in position for delivery is 34 weeks. Since both of the babies are transverse, we can only wait to see if they will turn by then.

I then had to wait for another 20 minutes and then get my blood drawn for my glucose test. After that, I got my Rogham shot (I had to get a S-H-O-T in the boom boom). I left the office feeling like I had been violated in many different ways.
I am glad that everything looks great and I go back in to see the dr on the 18th. I will have a dr appt and have a growth ultrasound and see how big the babies are!

Wear your Baby Giveaway!

I am trying to win a Moby wrap from a blog called teh Eco Friendly Family. The lady tells a story about how another woman wore her baby in a sling/wrap because it helps when babies are premature. It is inspiring and because I am sure that the babies won't stay in until 38 weeks, I will be doing Kangaroo Care as well. Here is the link to her post if you would like to try to win the Moby as well! http://theecofriendlyfamily.blogspot.com/2009/11/wear-your-baby-giveaway.html

Jonesy

On the same blog that I posted about earlier, there is a Graphic Designer based in Canada who has some wonderful Holiday cards and enclosures. There is a great giveaway right now at http://www.naturalmommie.com/2009/11/jonesy.html for a set of Holiday cards and card enclosures! You can enter to win them or you can order from Jonesy's website! I can't believe its already time to worry about holiday cards! Have a great day!

Mrs. Smith Diaper bag Giveaway!

There is this awesome diaper bag that I saw on a blog that I subscribe to. It's a great organizational diaper bag. It has a drawer and basket in the front and its a great way to orgainize your baby's stuff. It also works great for those of us who will be carrying a bag for more than one baby! It comes in 7 really cute colors too! If you would like to see the diaper bag or would like to enter the giveaway, you can visit http://www.naturalmommie.com/2009/11/mrs-smith.html. Have a great day!

26 Weeks!

How far along: 26 weeks
Total weight gain: -5 lbs
Maternity clothes: Same as before. All maternity pants and pretty much all maternity shirts now. I feel more comfortable in clothes that accentuate my belly, but not things that are too short or too tight. I just think that I look better in clothes that aren't huge on me!

Stretch marks:I think I see a few new ones. Marc says he can't but I think they are there.

How big is belly? 48 inches. I thought I had grown since last week but it doesn't seem to have grown.
Sleep:Still not really great. I am trying to rest when possible, but once 3pm hits, I'm pooped, especially when I am working!

Best moment this week: Seeing the babies move on the outside! They were kicking and moving and Marc and I were amazed!
Movement: They are moving like crazy. Other people are starting to be able to feel them move from the outside too!
Food cravings: Sweet Tea and I really want some of that white cheese from the Mexican food place.
Belly button in or out: Its not out yet, but I can actually see the inside of it which I can never do. I don't even think it was this shallow with Joey!

What I miss: Being comfortable and feeling rested. I hardly ever feel rested anymore. I know that won't happen for a while even after the babies are here, but its hard to try to rest when you don't actually rest.
What I'm looking forward to: We have a dr appt on Friday and I can't wait to see them! I also love feeling them move. I can't believe that it will be less than 3 months until they are here!

How big are the babies? 26 weeks: Babies are about whopping 1.7 pounds (almost). Your baby's total length is about 14 inches during pregnancy 26 weeks(http://www.womenshealthcaretopics.com/pregnancy_week_26.htm)

This week has been pretty good. Not too much going on. It was Halloween and Joey had a lot of fun! We didn't go to many places, but he still got to see those people who are important. He was a giraffe! The babies also dressed up as fish in my fish tank! I can't believe that we have less than 12 weeks until the babies are here. I can't wait! I know it will be hard, but its going to be fun having the babies here! There are only a few more things that I want/need before they get here so I guess I am ready! We will have to get everything out of storage before they get here though. Joey doesn't know what is going to hit him! I am looking forward to being off work again. I enjoyed my time with Joey as short as it seemed. We have a dr appt on Friday and we will see how things are looking from there! T minus 84 days and counting!

Natural Mommies Giveaway

Here is a link for an awesome giveaway for a really cool pair of baby shoes! The brand is Eleven and they are super cute! Go to her website and enter to win a pair of cute baby shoes!
http://www.naturalmommie.com/2009/11/eleven.html