Week 13 update

Howdy, sorry for the absence. I guess I just have not had a lot to say lately.

The twins still appear to be doing well. Today I start week 13, and am a week into my second trimester. We had an appointment last week with a perinatal specialist (as recommended by my OB for all twin pregnancies), and we saw the babies again on ultrasound. They had gotten bigger, and we heard their heart beats for the first time. That was awesome...whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. We also saw them moved around, open/close their mouths, etc.

I hired a maid who is starting on Monday. I just physically can't do it anymore. The silly part is that I need to clean this weekend to get ready for the maid's visit. I know that makes no sense!

A few weekends ago, I went to Houston to visit my mom. We had a good time shopping for maternity clothes and baby clothes. It was a bit sad to think that will be our last mother/daughter weekend for a very long time.

Mom will be in town for part of next week and the weekend. She will be in town for business, and then staying longer to attend my two doctor appointments with me on Friday and Monday. Hubby will be out-of-town at a conference, and she wants to see the twins for herself on the ultrasound. She is amazed at the technology.

Yesterday, I got a facial and then has a minor breakdown. I cried and vented on hubby about how lonely I have been lately. I am not working. I am bored. I feel like I have be abandoned by friends I have had since junior high. I was upset that I never get to spend much time with hubby. It seems like we just see each other at dinner, and then that's it. Hell, I know my life isn't horrible...it was just the hormones speaking. I feel better today.

Venting More Fears

With parenthood looming just five short months away, I am beginning to realize just how much my life is going to change. I know that's a rather obvious statement, but it's sinking in. I mean REALLY sinking in now.

Hubby and I are a bit set in our ways. We like to sleep in on the weekends, we have our shows that we religiously watch, and the longer we are married the more boring we have become. I am used to just hopping in the car and going up to the store...or for a drive to relax...or any number of last minute things.

*sigh* I know what my real concern is...I have no idea how to care for a baby (let alone TWO). I was one of those kids that preferred listening in on adult conversations instead of playing with other kids. I am an only child. I did not babysit other children. I always feel slightly uncomfortable around young children. How do you talk to them? How do you play with them?

Everyone keeps telling me it will be different with my own children, and I will grow as a parent as the babies grow. I certainly hope that is true or else I am screwed.

Hubby has no fear. He is completely comfortable, excited and confident about this new journey. This baffles me since his experience level with children is about on par with my own. I can't tell if he is naive or just optimistic.

I wish I could get another ultrasound at my next doc appointment. I need to make sure they are both still there and growing at the correct rate. I really thought I would be bigger at this stage. Damnit, I need more confirmation.

Two New Members of Our Family!

I just wanted to announce that my cousin Julie had her twin boys today! I spoke to her last night, and she was feeling sick with a stomach bug. She was in her 33rd week and she was still a month away from where the doc wanted her to be. So, when I got a call this morning from my aunt saying that Julie's water had broken and she was being prepped for an emergency C-section, we were all nervous and worried.

The babies were both well over 4 lbs each -- which is wonderful news -- and were breathing without assistance. We are all thrilled and looking forward to meeting the newest members of our family.

Welcome to the world Wesley & Walker!

Feelin' Knocked Up

I don't have much new to report. I'm getting bigger. I've gained about 8-9 lbs. My world seems to be consumed with doc appointments. My glucose numbers are getting higher, and I am increasing my insulin to try to bring it back under control. The "team" (i.e., my specialists) seem to be slightly concerned about my blood pressure (it was 130/82 yesterday). I am eagerly trying to get through the next 2 weeks, and then I graduate into my second trimester! Time seems to be going by faster than I thought it would. Of course, I will probably say the opposite of that once I really start to get massive and uncomfortable.

I am thinking about letting my Realtor's license become inactive. Realistically, I know I won't be working during this high-risk pregnancy and won't have the time or desire once the twins arrive. It's tough to let it go even though I know I can always reactivate my license. I never thought I would end up being a full-time mom, but then again, I never thought I would be having two babies at once!