34 weeks 2 days

So this post is long over due!

I am currently still pregnant with the twins. But have been on bedrest for nearly 2 months and strict bedrest for a month. At the beginning of October I had a 6 day hospital stay for preterm labor (PTL). It was a bit scarey but everything turned out fine and I have been able to stay at home since being released. I have been uped to twice a week doctor visits to monitor me and watch if there has been any progress. So far nothing to report. I have two more weeks of bedrest left and then once I hit the 36 week mark, which, is November 14th I will be able to stop taking the Nefidipine which has been keeping any contractions to a minimum and I will be so happy. That medicine often makes me dizzy and causes hot flashes as well as a few other not fun feelings. I think I can say I am now prepared for what Menopause may bring in another 20 years. As of the last baby measurements that were about 3 weeks ago Baby A was 3 pounds 12 ounces and Baby B was 2 pounds 14 ounces. Which, still holds my belief that A is a boy and B is a girl. The weights are all within normal ranges.

So for right now we just get to wait this out and by God's graces I will be able to keep these babies in until 36 weeks. Continued prayers are always appreciated.

Twin Belly at 27 weeks 4 days

Here is my belly! It grows so much and so fast with two babies inside! I am measuring 36 weeks already. I have been told to be on bedrest. Nothing is in immediate danger of deliverying early just little signs and the doctor wants to keep things on the good side. Babies are growing well at 2 lbs 3 ounces and 1 lb 15 ounces. My clothes are getting small fast now!

 

First days of school

 

Here is Kjerstin on her first day of Kindergarten! She is so excited for school.

 

Here is Kehan on his first day of preschool. He too loves school and is so excited when he comes home.

 

This is a favorite picture of Kjerstin and Kehan walking down to the bus on Kehan's first day of school. The held hands all on their own and waited in the driveway just like big kids!

Where or where did my babies go? I guess it is a good thing the twins are on the way because the other 3 are growing up!

Kjerstin turns 6 years old!

Kjerstin turned 6 years old! I can't believe how the time has flown by! Before we know it she will be 16! Thank you to all who traveled to our home to celebrate over the past couple weeks! It is very much appreciated!

3D picture of each twins' face

Here is a picture of a 3D ultrasound I had done with the twins. I believe I was around 25 weeks. It was so much fun to see these pictures and what their little faces look like. Enjoy!

 

 

Twin belly at 22 weeks 4 days

So it has been roughly 7 weeks since I last took a picture of my belly. Here it is in all it's hugeness! I am and have been measuring 7 weeks ahead of the Twins' gestational age so I am about 29.5 weeks size here. Everything is going well. The headaches seem to have gone away for the most part I haven't had a migraine in over a month so that is a very good thing. Babies are growing well and my body is keeping them put without much help. I just rest a lot and like to nap. Too bad 3 kids don't bode well to getting many naps, but they like movies so I get to rest with my feet up during movie time. I need to get to 32 weeks to give the babies a better outcome and it seems I will. After 32 weeks my goal is 36 weeks so 10-13.5 weeks left.

 

Someone is wishing for teeth

 

Kjerstin has lost her front teeth in this picture. A couple days later she lost another one on top. It has to be close to a record because she lost all three teeth on top with in a week of the first one falling out. She is very excited to loose her teeth and even went to town with me to spend her Tooth Fairy money. Now on to the Orthodontist Aug. 18. Her teeth are coming in really messed up. So the Tooth Fairy will indeed be spending more money to get her straight teeth!