30 Weeks: Interesting Day to Say the Least!

As of Monday, we're 30 weeks!! The babies are still doing great and so is their mama! I had a doctor's appointment today to meet with my doc and also have a non-stress test done. Everything is fine but I've now had my first official small pregnancy scare. Considering we're 30 weeks along though, that's pretty darn good! During each weekly non-stress test, I sit in a comfy recliner while monitors are strapped to my stomach. The monitors track the babies heart beats, movement, and any contractions I might be having. At last week's appointment, the monitors recorded two small contractions. Interesting but normal, particularly for this far along in a twin pregnancy. Today the monitors apparently showed some erratic results because after the test results were shown to my dr., the nurse informed me I was being pulled into a non-planned sonogram to check on the babies and make sure there isn't a cord around one of the baby's necks. I'm all for precaution and double-checking but those words were like a kick in the stomach. The sonogram showed everything was fine though and both cords were in safe places. Whew!!

Did I mention that I managed to dump my water bottle all over my lap and leggings during the non-stress test? That was fun and gave me the appearance of having just wet my pants or perhaps my water had just broken?! Or how about when the sono session was mostly over and I suddenly sat up (let's face it, lying on my back is NOT remotely comfortable any more) the goo the tech had rubbed on my stomach also made it's way onto my wet lap. So by the time I was sent to the third doctor's office room of today's visit, I'm sure I looked like a wet hot mess. And I don't mean hot as in PHAT. ;-) Regardless though, the Bradley twins are safe and secure in their little home and all is well in their world. My doctor just wants to make sure we make it 4 more weeks, if not longer! So I'm under strict instructions to cut my activity level down as far as possible for the next 4 weeks, aside from continuing to work half days. Lucky for me, Jeremy has been an awesome support system and really helps to make sure I stay on my butt as much as possible. I know he has to be going slightly stir crazy as well but he never complains to me about it! Charlie does a great job of keeping him busy. We had mulch put down on our landscaping this weekend and Charlie loves to eat it for some reason and kindly carries it back into the house with him. Between picking up the mulch, chasing Charlie down to retrieve his slippers or shoes, or taking our growing puppy for runs, Jeremy really is pretty busy lately!

The babies are each weighing in around 3 lbs 3 oz now. They've also had their bio-physical profiles done and they scored perfectly! The profiles look at measurements, breathing, movement, heart rates, etc. Doctor's visits are twice a week now. Jeremy and I attended the class breastfeeding basics. He was quite happy to see that 3 other daddies attended the class and he wasn't the only male. The teacher did a nice job of directing some of the class at the guys which was nice. I think that about covers the updates for now. Fingers crossed everyone for the next 4 weeks!!! As much as we absolutely cannot wait to officially meet our 2 bundles of joy, we would really like for them to stay put a while longer! 34 weeks (and maybe more) here we come!!!

30 Weeks and still growing!

Waiting on the babies.

A few of our favorite shots from the maternity photos my sister Andrea took for us. Thanks again sis!!!

27 Weeks: Baby Class and More Doctor Visits

I'm 27 weeks along and I seriously feel like the pregnancy is flying by! The pregnancy is going really well and for the most part, Jeremy and I are just counting the weeks until they arrive. Our personal lives have slowed down quite a bit due to my bed rest schedule (still on half days) but its kinda nice to enjoy some quiet days at home. It's like we're hibernating for the winter :-) I've had numerous people tell me I'm glowing lately which is exactly how I feel. It's music to a pregnant woman's ears!! I have also been told I'm carring the babies really well. Again, so nice to hear! I don't think anyone wants to hear how "big" they're getting but I get that one, too. Hopefully that one is mostly just a growing belly referance! I officially joined my doctor's frequent flyer program and I visit the doctor every week now. Starting the week after next, I will start seeing my doctor twice a week. The purpose of the frequent appointments is to keep a super close eye on the pregnancy and make sure the babies keep doing great! Space is starting to get a little cramped for them. At my appointment today, our baby boy did a somersault in the middle of the sonogram session and completely changed positions. His head ended up where his feet had been only moments before. It really surprised the sono tech as well as myself and my sister. Andrea joined me for the appointment today and was able to see the twins first hand. She was a great fill in for Jeremy since he coudn't make it. Baby boy weighed in at 2 lbs 7 oz today and baby girl was 2 lbs 4 oz. Baby boy was putting on quite a show during our appointment. Not only did he do his somersault but he was also sticking his tongue out! It was pretty darn cute! The tech tried to get some good 4D pictures for us again but had a hard time capturing anything clear. She gave us quite a few of the regular sonogram pictures though. I absolutely love seeing them so frequently! I think my new favorite pastime is feeling them kick and squirm. It truly never gets old! I feel the babies move all the time now and it's apparent they are getting stronger and bigger. They seem to react to noise, light, and anything that pushes against my stomach.

Jeremy and I attended our first baby class, called Mommy & Me. The class taught general information about the babies right after they're born as well as how to care for them while they are newborns. We even practiced giving a baby doll a sponge bath. It was pretty entertaining to watch Jeremy help bathe a baby doll ;-) The Mothers Of Multiples sale was last weekend. Mom, Andrea, and I headed to the sale early Saturday morning. It was packed! We found some clothing items for the babies to grow into but that was it. I think if we go again, we'll need to get the early bird shopping pass. Several racks and tables were pretty picked over by the time we got there even though we arrived about 20 minutes after the sale started. I guess people go crazy for good deals!!

27 weeks!! Charlie insists on posing with me.

Charlie after his first bath in the bath tub. He was not a fan of bath time!

Relaxing in the sun together. Charlie is now about 3 times Zoey's size and weighs over 30 lbs!