28 weeks

We went in to see Dr. Johnson today. Peanut's heartbeat was 161 and Butter's was 148. They both are looking good. I had my diabetic screening and PASSED! Yay! However, I am anemic so they are putting me on prescription iron.

I have been a little under the weather the last week or so. My sinuses have been acting up and I had pink eye. I will be on antibiotics for the next 10 days to hopefully clear this up as the first round of them they gave me didn't help much. I have also been going to the Chiropractor for my lower back pain which has been helping a lot.

Next Friday we go in to see the high risk Doctor again and then we begin seeing Dr. Johnson weekly. It is hard to believe that it is already time for that.

So funny I had to share

Bringing in the 3rd Trimester

Monday I ended up at the birthing center for lower back pain and menstrual like cramping. I was hooked up to everything and luckily nothing was wrong. They summed it up to possible dehydration or just the twinies stretching me. I ended up going to the Chiropractor yesterday and got adjusted, that has really helped and although I am not feeling 100% I am feeling better than I was.

We also had a doctor appointment on Monday before the cramping and back pain started up. I am measuring at about 31 weeks right now (I am just over 26). The boy's looked great, strong heartbeats, but they have not changed their positions. A c-section is very likely and Dr. Johnson told me to pretty much plan on it. I'm scared of having a c-section, so that is not the news I wanted to hear!

We have been working on Doodle's new room and getting prepared to move him to the basement. We are planning to do a "Buzz Lightyear" room. So far the room is drywalled and we have put up the first coat of primer. I plan to get the next coat or two up in the next few days and then start the painting of it. I will post pictures as we come along because I think it is going to be really neat!

Becoming a mother of twins

Honestly, the idea of becoming a mother of twins is somewhat terrifying. Especially knowing that I have a very loved (that's a good word for spoiled, right?) 2 1/2 year old. I worry about the adjustment for him and what it will do to the sweet little boy that he is.


We tried for over 2 years for Doodle before we were blessed with him and he has been the biggest blessing we have ever received. He is loved so much by not only us, but by our families. These two blessings will definitely rain on his parade. He is so used to having both of us and while I know that 1 sibling would have been an adjustment, I know 2 will be especially hard.


Not only am I worried about Doodle's reaction and having enough time to still make him feel special and loved, I also worry about  many other things, such as breastfeeding. Nursing is a commitment. It really is, there is no sugar coating it. I remember it making me nearly crazy with Doodle. I was constantly stressed about my milk supply. Is he getting enough, is day care over feeding him, they better not have thrown out any of my golden milk= translation, am I a good enough mother?


I can only imagine what this will be like when I am trying to provide for 2. I have read horror stories online about mothers who are nursing 24/7. Constantly pumping and having a baby at the breast. How does this work when you have a toddler who also needs your attention? Where is the balance?


Now I realize all of this will come together, we will adjust, Doodle will adjust and if nursing doesn't work out this time, it doesn't work out. However, even with these realizations in mind, the build up to it is a bit overwhelming.


Breastfeeding and having enough love to go around are only a few of the worries. Scheduling/routines, childcare bills, recovering from a likely c-section, sleep, and keeping a happy marriage are all worries that come to mind. People with negative attitudes/comments are not helpful. My husband and I are both sick of hearing from others how hard it is going to be: "TWINS, oh my gosh you will have your hands full", "better you than me", "your going to be so busy". Seriously, shove it! Didn't your mother teach you "if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all". We realize it is going to be tough, we realize it is going to be a change; we didn't expect twins, but really we are both quite capable, and will be fine. Rather than giving us more discouragement, spend sometime giving us encouragement and support, that is what we need.


I know these frustrations are felt by many more mothers of multiples and I know everything will be just fine. I just want to encourage those of you reading out there to think before you speak. Pregnant mommies are sensitive.

24+ weeks

Friday the 1st was my second appointment with the High Risk Doctor. The appointment was extremely long, but I felt better after it than I did the last one. Peanut had a heartbeat of 150 and weighs 1 lb 10 oz, Butter had a heartbeat of 139 and weighs 1 lb 12 oz. They checked out both of their hearts thoroughly and she said she cant give me a 100%, but she is 95% certain there are no heart problems and that they look very good. Praise God!  My cervix remains perfect and Peanut's placenta has moved away from it, which is a very good thing. The only bad news was that Peanut is Breech and Butter is transverse so unless they move (Doc says there is a 3% chance) I will have to have a c-section which terrifies me. I was able to have a vaginal birth with Doodle and was really hoping for the same with the twins. I will be keeping my fingers crossed that they will move for me. I go back to see my regular OB on Monday so I plan to talk with her more about it then.

We got some amazing pictures while we were at the doctor this time:

Peanut's profile

Butter's Profile

Their profiles next to each other

Butter's foot. 

Doodle kissing his brothers