Getting closer

With all of the doctor's appointments I've had I wouldn't necessarily say that time is flying by during this pregnancy, but we are getting closer to meeting these two little ones. I had another growth ultra sound on Thursday and the doctor was pleased with everything. Based on all the measurements they took, Baby A is measuring at 2lbs. 13 oz. and Baby B is measuring at 3lbs. 3 oz. Baby B is already bigger than Charlie was (3lbs.) when she was born at 30 weeks.

The doctor said that these babies seem to be enjoying their current living arrangements with no signs of moving out any time soon. Since their older sister was the same way but had a change of heart and decided to move very quickly the high risk doctor would still like to see me for another month to make sure they stay put! So, I'll continue to see my regular doctor once a week for the duration, plus the high risk doctor every other week for another month. I also have to get a progesterone shot once a week at the doctor's office to help keep these babies in. I'm not sure about you, but I think they should give me my own parking spot with the amount of time that I spend there! The doctors are still optimistic that I'm going to get to 38 weeks so hopefully we'll be able to schedule my c-section date soon.

The twins are definitely starting to give their Mom a run for her money. I've started to notice some swelling in my feet and ankles by the end of the day. The doctor's aren't too concerned about it but did give me compression stockings to wear to reduce the swelling. There is no way to make these things look cool! In my last blood work my iron count was a little low in spite of the fact I'm on iron pills. Now my daily pill routine is two iron pills, one multivitamin, one Pepcid (for acid reflux), and as many Tums as necessary (for heartburn). It's all worth it, but I was spoiled with such an easy pregnancy with Charlie!

The babies are pretty active so getting good, clear pictures of them is becoming a little more difficult. Below are pictures of both of their profiles. For those of you whom I don't see on a regluar basis I've included a picture of my growing belly.

Charlotte Meets Santa

Today Charlotte and I went to the mall to do some last minute Christmas shopping.....the only kind of Christmas shopping I know how to do. After we picked up a few items, I decided maybe Charlotte would want to meet the big man himself. So, I asked her if she wanted to see Santa, and she replied, "Sata". So off we went to the middle of the mall for her first time to meet Santa and my first experience of standing in line to see the big man. She had been such a good little girl throughout our shopping and that continued as she sat in her stroller just watching the other little kids in line. We slowly crept to the front of the line and she saw the Christmas tree, the presents and all the pretty lights. It was finally our turn to see the man himself. At first, she said his name again and I took her out of her stroller. I began to walk up to him and as soon as we got close, the meltdown began. She was holding on to me so tight I couldn't even peel her off. I decided that there was no way she would sit on Santa's lap and that I'd have to sit with her. This picture is the second or third take as she was covering her face for the first two. We took the picture and decided that was enough torture. As soon as we were done and I bought the pictures, Charlotte looked back and said "Sata". Guess, he's just a bit intimidating up close! I had a little side talk with Santa and he said he doesn't take it personally and that he's still hit visit our house!

'Tis the season

This past Sunday we made a trip downtown to see the holiday decorations. In the past we've gone downtown the day after Thanksgiving but have wised up over the years and realized that going downtown on Black Friday is not the best idea. This time we were a little warmer and didn't have to fight such big crowds.

We had a nice time looking at the windows at Macy's and the decorations around the city. Since I'm carrying around a 'little' extra weight these day I wasn't able to walk as much as usual. Charlie cooperated and slept most of the time and then just people watched as we walked around. In true Charlie form she was up and ready to go when it was lunch time! It is a fun way to get in the holiday spirit!