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Sunday, June 2, 2013

33 Weeks Pregnant with Twins (An Update)

Another week checked off on the countdown! Only 24 more days left. I am getting very anxious to meet my little peanuts. I am now going to the doctor every week for an NST (non-stress test) and BPP (biophysical profile). Last week I had a growth ultrasound and found out the boys are weighing approximately 3 pounds 11 ounces and 3 pounds 13 ounces. This week they are supposed to be about the size of a pineapple! They were both head down, which I suppose doesn't matter too much since I'm having a c-section anyways.

I ended up having to go back for a second BPP last week because one of them wouldn't practice his breathing. During the second one they were both doing just fine though, so that's awesome. I'm pretty sure my doctor said I was still measuring at 36 weeks, so I guess I didn't get any bigger in two weeks, or the babies have switched positions since then.

I feel like I have gotten a lot bigger though, and my shirts are starting to be almost too small to cover my stomach. I haven't had anyone make any comments about how big I am or ask if there is more than one baby in there. Maybe if I said I was due at the end of July instead of the end of June I might seem bigger than I should be. Most people say I don't look like I'm big enough for two, which makes me feel good that I'm not ginormous, but also worry about how small my babies must be. I really hope they are at least 5 pounds when they are born. I've gained plenty of weight though, right now I'm just about exactly where I was when little man was born, and hopefully don't gain too much more over the next three weeks.

So what is it like having two pineapples in my stomach? Very uncomfortable and hard to breathe! It's almost impossible to sleep and I have to take multiple breaks if I'm standing up to work on anything. I heard about a couple of women in the news this week with quintuplets and wow, I really can not imagine how they do it! All you mommas with triplets or more are amazing; two is hard enough! I hope the next three weeks goes really fast. There's nothing really going on except doctor appointments until its time for them to arrive. We just had little man's first birthday party yesterday and he had a lot of fun. I'll be posting more about that later this week!

(Linking to some of these lovely parties)

photo credit: giniger via photopin cc


27 comments:

  1. I can't imagine being pregnant with twins. One baby was hard enough! Sounds like you and the babies are doing great, that is awesome.

    Thanks for sharing your favorite post at Raising Imperfection! We feature our favorites on Friday, make sure to come back and check.
    Leslie
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    1. We are doing great so far! Thanks for stopping by :) I'll be sure to check back on Friday. Hope you have a great week!

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  2. Wow ... I can't even imagine what it must be like being pregnant with twins but you did a great job sharing! Good luck with your soon to be babies! So exciting!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
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    1. I can't wait to meet them! I'll be sure to check back on Friday. Hope you have a great week :)

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  3. Thanks for stopping by :) I'll be sure to check out your blog as well! Hope you have a great week!

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  4. I remember being 33 weeks pregnant with twins. Twice. I was so miserable. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

    ~ Crystal @ The Italian Bella Diaries (www.italianbelladiaries.blogspot.com)

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    1. Wow twice! That's awesome and must have been a lot of work :)

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  5. Nice post and its interesting to read. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  6. congratulations :) twins - what lovely news!


    im following you through the social mix blog hop. id love it if you could check my blog out too!

    rainbowsandbeauty.blogspot.com xx

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    1. Thanks! I am following you as well on Bloglovin' :)

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  7. How exciting! I am a new follower and certainly will be following to see how everything goes for you. I am sure they will be 5 pounds!! I wanted twins my first go round. Get your two kids and be done I thought but that didn't happen. Can't wait for the second journey!

    Amanda

    New follower from the Lets Get Social
    www.chaoticcantrells.com

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    1. Thanks for stopping by :) I kept joking that it would be twins (before we knew) but I never thought I would actually have them! I'll be sure to check out your blog!

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  8. Wow, I would switch places with you in a heartbeat - wished for twins with each pregnancy. But I am one of those women, that loves being pregnant. Sending good wishes your way and good luck with your dr. appts.

    Candace
    www.WhatVeganKidsEat.com

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    1. I don't really love being pregnant lol, but I'm so excited to meet my little peanuts :) I never thought I'd end up having twins! I hope you have a great week!

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  9. Found you via Jellibean Journals today. I have 2.5-year-old twins and wanted to stop by to wish you well. My only advice is to rest...although I know that is easier said than done. I hardly moved off the couch (though not officially on bed rest) the last month or so and specifically remember breaking down in tears one morning because I was exhausted from just trying to get dressed. Sorry...not meaning to scare you, just hoping to sympathize a bit. :) I remember all too well how difficult those last weeks can be, so just wanted to offer you some encouragement! Congratulations, and good luck to you and your family!

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    1. Thanks for the advice! I try to rest as much as possible, it's hard with a one year old to chase after lol. I know what you mean about being exhausted though, all I want to do lately is sleep!
      I hope you have a great weekend :)

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  10. I can't imagine being pregnant with twins, let alone multiples, as you mention. I'm so happy your little boys are both growing well. What a blessing! You're a trooper making it through with such difficulties sleeping. Those boys will have a lot to be thankful for for having a mom willing to rough it for their own good. Hoping you're able to enjoy your last few weeks of pregnancy!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and commenting :) It's rough, but I'm almost done and I can't wait to meet them! Hope you have a great week!

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  11. What an amazing (and difficult, I'm sure!) experience! Do multiples run in your or your husbands families? I'm gathering this will make 3 boys for you? Best wishes to you!!!

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    1. Thank you! and neither of us had any multiples in the family, so it's a big surprise! We will have three little boys when they are born, I can't wait :)

      Hope you have a great week!

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  12. You are doing a great job baking those babies momma. Hang in there. I can't imagine being pregnant with twins. Oh and boys are awesome!

    Thanks for linking up with the Tuesday Baby link up. Hope to see you back again this week.

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  13. Yes i can imagine how difficult to take breath with twins in the belly when i was pregnant it was too hard for me so uncomfortable but when i saw my baby first time all bad moments gone away..she is so amazing hope you delivered healthy babies...
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    1. Yes, that's true, it's all worth it in the end :)

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