Ummm...Please Don't Steal My Craziness...Okay? Thanks!

People I Love...follow along if you're so inclined!

Friday, August 8, 2008

37 weeks...can you believe it?


So, I made it to 37 weeks...full term for twins. I can't believe that my body is still holding up. Here are the updates:

  1. After 258 days of being pregnant, I got my first set of stretch marks. They're right below my belly button and they're reddish/pink. They itch like hell and I couldn't have been more pissed off that they just appeared 11 days before my c-section is scheduled...they have some nerve! A few people have mentioned that since I'm so close to being finished, they might just disappear...wouldn't that be nice?
  2. I went back to the doctor today and I am weighing in at 192 pounds...maybe I won't break 200 after all...I seem to have plateaued!
  3. My blood pressure and all of that stuff is fine...I was secretly hoping it would be a little high so that they would take me today, but no such luck...isn't that awful?
  4. The doctor measured my belly today and kind of laughed under her breath, so I was like, "what is it?" I am measuring 45 weeks!!! I'm measuring like a normal pregnant woman would if she went 5 weeks (that's 35 days) past her due date...ridiculous, right?
  5. I have finally found a way to sleep...I need to sleep sitting up...this helps my indigestion, my hips, and I don't have to get up every two seconds to switch positions...I couldn't be happier.
  6. The NST went fine...they want to do another one next Friday just to make sure the babies can hold on until Monday, but they've been pretty uneventful.
  7. The Gestational Diabetes is holding steady. I haven't been such a psycho about the diet and it seems to have paid off. I'm happier with what I'm eating and my levels are where they should be...everyone is happy!
  8. I finally caved and bought maternity underwear...actually, my mother bought them and sent it to me since I can't move. They're horribly ugly, but they are comfortable and that's all that really matters...Bill was cracking up!
  9. I'm happy that the Olympics are here...it'll give me something else to concentrate on rather than horrible daytime television! I'm watching the opening ceremonies right now since Bill is out to get a beer with his friend...I'm glad he got out for a while...I think he's bouncing between being incredibly nervous and incredibly excited.
  10. Speaking of Bill, he gave me my push present (he was a little confused and thought you bought the present to motivate the woman to push...not to reward her...I explained that there is enough motivation just trying to get the babies out, but gotta love him)...he got me a diamond solitaire necklace...I've always wanted one and I love it...I really love it. I'm really lucky that he's still putting up with me...I've gotten a little more demanding lately...who wouldn't if they were the size of a horse and could barely move? No excuses...I know!
That's all for now...hope everyone is doing well and no one in the world is measuring at 45 weeks like me...wouldn't wish this on too many people! Happy Olympics!

7 comments:

Amy said...

A push present?!? Why the hell didn't women of my generation think of that?!?

waitinginline said...

I just informed Mr. W that he gets to buy me a push present. He didn't act quite as enthused about it as I was. Haha!

Hooray for 37 weeks! I hope that the stretch marks go away just as quickly as they came!

JenM said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! Congratulations on making it to full term for twins - that's awesome.

Mrs. Piggy said...

My stretch marks came towards the end too!! I was so excited to have escaped them, but nope, they are still there, but a little lighter than after they were born. So there's hope.

I bought size 11 undies for the last quarter of my pregnancy. They rocked! I needed something to go OVER my belly. They were hilariously big.

My blood pressure got higher the last couple of weeks. My mom's a nurse and would come over everyday to check it. And sometimes Id get too high readings in a row, two days in a row, and Id secretly hope it would stay high so these babies could come out! We are terrible. But hey, that final stretch is TOUGH!

I can't believe you are almost done. I cant wait to see how your first 6 weeks go :)
There was just no way to prepare for it. I laugh now looking back at the chaos...I hope you manage better than i :)

Evil Stepmonster said...

45 weeks! OMG! I don't understand why they're letting you go on so long. These are two very comfortable babies! But at least you're finally getting some sleep. Thinking of you in your final week of independence!

Amber said...

Thanks for your comment. Wow 37 weeks with twins. Good Job. Glad you found a position half-way comfortable for sleeping.

Nicole Feliciano said...

Good luck! If you win any of the August contests announcements on
http://momtrends.blogspot.com/ I'll wait a few weeks and email you. Sounds like you will be busy for the next year!