How far along? 28 weeks (I am a little behind getting this up, but don't want to skip the weekly post).
Total weight gain/loss:+29 lbs
Total weight gain/loss:+29 lbs
Babies: The Bradley Babies are the size of eggplants this week. Babies are putting on layers of fat, and on average probably weigh in at around 1.5 to 2.5 pounds and measure about 13.6 to 14.8 inches
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Belly: Has changed shape again this week. Probably due to the fact that they are both now head down. Baby A has been head down for awhile, but B has been transverse (laying lengthwise across the top of my belly for awhile). I kind of thought B had turned because all of a sudden I felt lots of little feet on both sides of my ribs (instead of feet on my left side and head butts on my right!) If babies stay head down until the big day, it will decrease my chances for a c-section, which I hope to avoid.
Sleep: Eh, not so good but I think I am getting used to cat naps during the night. My husband? Not so much. I think he is tired of the shifting and turning all night long!
Best moment this week: Another great appointment. Have not dilated any more (yay!) Baby A's head is very low. My doctor has told me at each appointment for the last couple weeks that A's head is lower than the previous time. Honestly, I am like really how much lower can it get??
Another great moment was a baby shower for a very dear friend. Mandy and I met through our husbands who have been best buds for many years now. Mandy is expecting a baby girl any day now and we can't wait to meet her! There may or may not be an arranged marriage lined up for 25 years down the road!
Food cravings: Well, donuts. But...my love affair might be over or drastically limited. I had my gestational diabetes screening this week and did not pass. Although Dr. C. assures me this is not surprising as twin mamas are much more likely to fail simply because the two placentas tend to wreck havoc on the insulin/glucose balance. The way they test for gestational diabetes involves drinking a sickly sweet orange drink that contains 50 grams of pure sugar and then testing your blood 1 hour later. The passing number is 130 and mine was in the 150 range. My OB wanted me to start testing at home to get an accurate picture of what is going on with foods I actually eat on a regular basis. Since I've started taking my blood sugars at home (first thing in the morning and an hour after all meals) they have have been completely normal. I'll keep testing this week and if they stay within the normal range we don't have to worry.
Gender:No slips this week!
Best moment this week: Another great appointment. Have not dilated any more (yay!) Baby A's head is very low. My doctor has told me at each appointment for the last couple weeks that A's head is lower than the previous time. Honestly, I am like really how much lower can it get??
Another great moment was a baby shower for a very dear friend. Mandy and I met through our husbands who have been best buds for many years now. Mandy is expecting a baby girl any day now and we can't wait to meet her! There may or may not be an arranged marriage lined up for 25 years down the road!
Food cravings: Well, donuts. But...my love affair might be over or drastically limited. I had my gestational diabetes screening this week and did not pass. Although Dr. C. assures me this is not surprising as twin mamas are much more likely to fail simply because the two placentas tend to wreck havoc on the insulin/glucose balance. The way they test for gestational diabetes involves drinking a sickly sweet orange drink that contains 50 grams of pure sugar and then testing your blood 1 hour later. The passing number is 130 and mine was in the 150 range. My OB wanted me to start testing at home to get an accurate picture of what is going on with foods I actually eat on a regular basis. Since I've started taking my blood sugars at home (first thing in the morning and an hour after all meals) they have have been completely normal. I'll keep testing this week and if they stay within the normal range we don't have to worry.
Gender:No slips this week!
Labor Signs: Contractions have been a little stronger and somewhat more frequent this week, but die down after a couple of hours.
What I miss: Cool weather! It has been steamy hot here in Minnesota for what seems like the last two months and with two little ones taking up rent in my belly I often feel like I am suffocating. Who knows though, maybe I would feel the same way if it were January but I can't help but think the heat has something to do with it (and I'd rather blame it on the weather than my little loves!)
What I am looking forward to: I have a growth scan coming up on Friday and can't wait to see how big the babies are! Also, my mom, sister and sister-in-law are throwing a sprinkle shower for me and the babies next weekend! Can't wait to catch up with family and friends.
Milestones: Ah, sweet 28 weeks. I am breathing a little easier knowing we've made it this far. We've come a long way in the last four weeks!
Great update - sure am glad to hear all is well and am looking forward to seeing you all Sat.
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