1784 Waiting it out…

Saucy Scale: 24 hours ago it would’ve been a 9. 

I’ve been in such a good mood since I last wrote. 

I’ve been reading my favorites, but not noting.  And certainly not writing.  Not sure what’s up with that, exactly.  Things have been going relatively easily.  My MIL has been faithfully coming to help me out for a few days every week – God bless her.  Seriously.

That auction that I’m "no longer a part of" for Gus’s nursery school is almost here.  I felt such a tremendous freedom when I told Boss Lady that I had to finish my participation.  That was a BRILLIANT decision and perfect timing on my part, quite frankly.  I had a last couple of donated items to follow-up on and donations to pick-up & that’s where my personal stress regarding the auction ended.  The actual auction is in 2 weeks.  We bought our 2 tickets to the event, but who knows if I’ll have the energy to actually attend.  I’d like to try to put in an appearance, but I’m not gonna waste any energy fretting about it.

Which brings us to current Baby News…

I’ve got weekly appointments now.  Non-Stress Tests (NSTs), OB checks, & Ultrasounds are coming out of my ears! 

Yesterday I had my check-up & things did not go entirely great.  The twins are doing well, it’s mama that might be having some complications.  I’ll get to that in a bit.

They’ve grown so much since my last ultrasound!  (I left the exact weight measurements downstairs & I will not be heading back down the stairs to dig ’em out.  I’ll fix the stats later, I guess.)  

Baby A (Boy) is now bigger than his sister!  This is a first. He was just over 3 pounds at the last ultrasound a month ago.  Now he’s 5 pounds 7 ounces (if I remember correctly).

Baby B (Girl) is now 4 pounds 13 ounces (if I remember correctly).

They are both head down.  In fact they are fighting over who gets to leave the womb first!  Their heads are EXACTLY even and wedged in tight at my pelvis.  The Ultrasound Tech said they are "so even" that she’d have to "take my word for it" that he was Baby A and she was Baby B, b/c there was no way for the Tech to discern that on her own.  In fact, at birth…either baby could become the official "Baby A" even at the last minute. 

Baby Brother Twin has his butt in the air and keeps kicking me in the ribs on the right side.  I could live without that.

So, they are doing swell & this pleases me to no end.

One of the other things that has helped my mood is that I’ve "gotten over" the whole give birth in February or March issue.  I made a decision to do what’s best for the twins and not fret over the insurance crapola.  It’s not as if I can’t change either situation on my own, right? And God has had their delivery date picked out since before they were conceived.  He is in control and that’s brought me great comfort.

Let’s face it, I’m 34 weeks pregnant.  These babies will be coming a some point in the next 4 weeks. 

I did have some distressing news from the Nurse Practitioner yesterday.  Seems that I am "spilling protein" in my weekly urine sample.  Last week the number was 30 and yesterday the number was 100.  Apparently 100 is the number that sets off all kinds of bells & alarms in ANY pregnant woman, but especially in a multiples pregnancy.  Pair that with the fact that the number has risen from 30 to 100 in a week is really not a good thing.  Honestly, I could tell a few days ago that something was wrong.  I had "flank pain" on my right side.

So, I’m in the middle of a 24 hour "collection".  Woo Hoo!  Tomorrow morning I need to return the ginormous orange bottle of tinkle and have my blood drawn.  Good times.

They aren’t sure what my problem is yet…until they test all my samples.  It could be a "simple infection" or it could be bigger and badder news for me and my kidneys.  Which could really muck with my head if I’m not careful.  (My own dear mommy died from complications after having kidney failure.)  If I let my thoughts run wild…I worry that I won’t be around to watch my children grow up.

Oh gosh…tears…enough of that.

My treatment will depend on the actual diagnosis.  It might be as simple as going on bedrest for a few weeks or as serious as having to deliver the babies now.  (See, no need to fret…these babies will arrive when the time is right!) 

So, today I’m feeling really lousy.  I’m going to stay in bed most of the day.  My flank pain is really getting to me.  Bedrest, lots of water, & peeing in a bottle.  Sounds like a full day to me.  Are you so jealous?  I thought so.

Oh goodness…I gots to tinkle!

5 Things That Make Me Happy:

1. <span style="font-family: Garamond”>Mattson has successfully made the move from the crib to his Big Boy Bed.  What a champ!
2. Gus is a delightful little boy.  I’m so proud of him.
3. Baby Brother Twin and Baby Sister Twin.  I am so freaking blessed.
4. Baby Girl (the dog) went to the groomer this week & no longer smells like a dirty sock.
5. My Mother-In Law has been so generous with her time in coming here to care for us.
6. Last, but nowhere near least: My husband is amazing.  He has had so much thown at him lately.  I know that the work stress, home stress, and pregnancy stress can’t be easy on him.  And his shrew of a wife won’t have sex, poor guy!