My appointment

Went well.  I didn't ask what my belly was measuring.  I've been peeing a lot lately, I'm swollen, and I gained 3 pounds in the past week; so I decided to check my glucose in the morning  while I was fasting.  It's been between 104-112 the past week.  I told the Dr. this, so he decided to do my 1 hour glucose screen early.  He was going to do it at my next appointment in 2 weeks anyway.  I told him I have a family history of diabetes, so I try to monitor it closely.  I did fail my one hour glucose screen.  My number was 144 and they want it under 135.  The nurse said I was only slightly high, but they want me to go ahead and get the in depth 3 hour test next Friday.

According to: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/women/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome.html

"Since PCOS causes high glucose levels, it can be helpful for pregnant women with PCOS to have earlier screenings for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman's ability to process glucose is impaired. The mother's high blood glucose levels can lead to a large baby, immature lungs, and problems for the mother and child at delivery. A carefully balanced diet and/or insulin injections are generally used to manage gestational diabetes."

Also, according to: http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-twin-pregnancies?page=2

"No. 8: Risk of developing gestational diabetes is higher in twin pregnancies.

"The gestational diabetes risk is higher in twin pregnancy," says Monga. That said, the biggest risk of gestational diabetes is having larger babies and requiring a C-section delivery, she says.

"While gestational diabetes is more common, the morbidity associated with it is less common because twin babies are not big babies."

Still, moms who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, she says."

I have two factors working against me.    I'm glad I'm proactive and checked early.  I trust both of those websites to give accurate information.  Just because I failed the 1 hour test, that doesn't mean I will fail the more in depth 3 hour test.  I will be watching what I eat even closer in the next week and from here on out.  Hopefully, I can control it with diet alone.  Time will tell.  Have a great weekend!

~Sam

Week 22

http://www.myhealthyfeeling.com/22-weeks-pregnant-pictures/22-weeks-pregnant-twins/

How Far Along: 22 weeks with twins!

How big are the babies: Going off of last week, I imagine a little over 8-11 inches.  Depends on what website you are on.  The babies are no longer ounces!  They each weigh about a pound! About the size of spaghetti squash. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/your-babys-growth-during-pregnancy.html

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Weight Gain: 16-17 pounds.  I'm retaining water this week.  My hands and feet are swollen.  According to this: "If you are supposed to gain 35 pounds in total in your pregnancy, you may have gained anywhere between 12 to 16 pounds by the 22nd week of pregnancy."  I'm supposed to gain 45 pounds, so I'm a little behind still.  I'm afraid if I gain like I did this week, I will catch up in no time.

Belly: I should get measured at my appointment tomorrow.  I "think" I'm measuring about 28 weeks.  I'll update after tomorrow's appointment and let you know.

Stretch Marks: They have arrived.

Sleep: Whenever I can.  I even went to bed at halftime of the Pacers vs. Heat.

Best Moment of the Week: Shawn and the kids feeling both babies move and kick.  They feel them daily.  It's great!  Very few Braxton Hicks this week.

Movement: We can all feel them moving around now.  It's amazing!

Symptoms: No dairy. My empty stomach still makes me sick every morning. Sore boobs. Acne on my neck, chest, etc. Hair growth on my belly. Major heartburn, which I feel like is causing my bad breath. And I'm gassy now. Got to love hormones!

Food Cravings: Donuts, Salad from Stone House, and Nachos.

Genders: A boy and a Girl!

What I Miss: Not worrying about what I eat (deli, etc). Not puking every day. Sleeping through the night.

What I'm Looking Forward to: Our next ultrasound in 2 weeks.

Weekly Wisdom: It's easy to get hot when pregnant.  Must be the hormones.

Milestones: Babies are a pound each!!!

Emotions: I still cry easily. Especially when I'm tired, which is all of the time. Shawn is not allowed to say any slightly snide remarks. They make me bawl.

~Sam

Guess what?!?!

Shawn got to feel our daughter kick too!  It's a great night!

~Sam

Excited!

No!  Very Excited!  Shawn, Zac, and Abby were just able to feel our boy kick.  I felt our daughter kick, but she stopped moving then our son started moving.  Shawn's face was great!  He was surprised by how strongly he felt the kicks.  I think he's just as excited as I am.  Can you believe others can feel the babies kick now and I'm only 21 weeks?  I thought it would be too early.  Have a wonderful weekend!  Drive safe!
      ~Sam

Week 21

My 3rd graders touch my belly every day at recess.  They think its neat because its pretty firm.  I also heard, "Mrs. Scott!  I think your belly is bigger today than it was yesterday."  I think they're right.  I definitely don't have that cute basketball looking belly.  Mine is all over.

How Far Along: 21 weeks with twins!

How big are the babies: Going off of last week, I imagine a little over 10 inches and 14 ounces. About the length of carrots. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/your-babys-growth-during-pregnancy.html

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Weight Gain: 14.5 pound this morning.

Belly: Dr. didn't measure me last time. I think I'm measuring about 25 weeks.

Stretch Marks: I think they're starting..

Sleep: Whenever I can sneak a few winks in, I do.  We had the late baseball game tonight (7:30), so I got a nap in first.  It was great!!!

Best Moment of the Week: Anytime I can get some zzzzz's.

I need to add: Worst Moment of the Week:  I kept puking, was probably dehydrated, I was exhausted, and had many Braxton Hicks on Monday.  It was horrible!  I had 4-5 at school before I knew what they were.  My tummy got rock hard and my back ached.  I felt a little out of breath and felt like I needed to pee.  They weren't "painful", but they were "uncomfortable".  Shawn was in the field, so I needed to help both kids finish up school projects and make supper.  I would lay down on my left and drink water, then they would quit.  I would get up and they would start again.  Not fun!  If I could have stayed in bed, it wouldn't have been so bad.  Oh well.  Babies and I are fine every since then.  Not one Braxton Hicks today!!!  That's why I'm resting when I can now.

Movement: I feel them moving around daily now.  I can't wait for everyone else to feel them!

Symptoms: No dairy. My empty stomach still makes me sick every morning. Sore boobs. Acne on my neck, chest, etc. Hair growth on my belly. Major heartburn, which I feel like is causing my bad breath.  And I'm gassy now. Got to love hormones!

Food Cravings: Cheese, which I can't eat.  I did take a nausea pill and have nachos at the ball park tonight.  Let's see if they are here to stay or if I rented them.

Genders: A boy and a Girl!

What I Miss: Not worrying about what I eat (deli, etc). Not puking every day. Sleeping through the night.

What I'm Looking Forward to: The moment when Shawn and the kids can feel the babies move too.

Weekly Wisdom: Rest!  Don't push yourself if you don't have to.

Milestones:  Experiencing Braxton Hicks

Emotions: I still cry easily. Especially when I'm tired, which is all of the time. Shawn is not allowed to say any slightly snide remarks. They make me bawl.

~Sam

Week 20

I don't think I'm this big, yet: http://definingfamily.wordpress.com/twin-belly/

How Far Along: 20 weeks with twins!

How big are the babies: Going off of last week, I imagine around 9.75 inches and 12 ounces. About the size of bananas. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/your-babys-growth-during-pregnancy.html

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Weight Gain: 13-14 pounds, depends on the morning.

Belly: Dr. didn't measure me last time. I think I'm measuring about 23 weeks.

Stretch Marks: None, yet, but my skin is as far is it will go. They will start soon.

Sleep: As soon as I can. I wake up 4-5 times a night to pee or just because I feel uncomfortable. I wake up more and more every week. I guess this lack of sleep is my bodies way of starting to prepare me for the future.

Best Moment of the Week: The moments that didn't involve puking.  LOL!

Movement: I feel them moving around daily now.

Symptoms: No dairy. My empty stomach still makes me sick every morning. I think morning sickness has gotten worse again lately. Ugh! Sore boobs. Acne on my neck, chest, etc. Hair growth on my belly. Got to love hormones!

Food Cravings: Chicken Taco Salads

Genders: A boy and a Girl!

What I Miss: Not worrying about what I eat (deli, etc). Not puking every day. Sleeping through the night.

What I'm Looking Forward to: The moment when Shawn and the kids can feel the babies move too.

Weekly Wisdom: Go to bed before 10.  If you don't, you will regret it the next day.

Milestones: Halfway there!  Being twins, I'm probably over halfway!

Emotions: I still cry easily. Especially when I'm tired, which is all of the time. Shawn is not allowed to say any slightly snide remarks. They make me bawl.

~Sam

Almost halfway...

I will be 20 weeks in 4 days.  I've gained 13-14 pounds.  I'm not going to make the 20-25 pounds by 20 weeks.  Not for lack of trying. I eat a lot.  http://www.drbarbaraluke.com/FAQ.aspx

It's the last question.  Sorry Dr. Barbara Luke, its not for lack of trying.  Ask everyone around me, I eat constantly.  As long as my Dr. isn't concerned, I guess I'll try not to stress over it.

Twins usually arrive on average around 37 weeks, so technically, I'm probably over halfway.   I'll probably gain 50 pounds over the next 17 weeks, LOL!

I just pray they aren't born too early and that they are born perfectly healthy!

Have a great week!

~Sam