34 weeks

Its hard to believe that I am 34 weeks pregnant.  Where did the time go?  In just 3 short weeks the girls will be here and we will be a family of 5.  I am excited and nervous all at the same time.  But most importantly, I am DONE being pregnant.  Everyone says I look great for being pregnant with twins and I know I am very lucky, but I am getting SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO uncomfortable and the smallest things are becoming so hard to do.  I just want to be able to bend over or stand up without it taking my breath away.

Here are some of my stats:

How far along:34 weeks as of 3/17
Weight gain:  33 lbs

I now go to the doctor 3 times a week.  Once to my regular doctor.  2 times a week to get a non stress test. And every other week I still go to the high risk doctor for an ultra sound.  I live at Riverside Hospital.  The receptionist knows me by name.  I have to say that through this all an how many different doctors and nurses I have had...I have been very happy and they have all been wonderful!

Baby A's profile at 31 weeks

Baby B's profile at 31 weeks

When I went to the high risk doctor last week, both babies were head down for the first time.  I was so excited because that meant that I did not have to have a C-section.  The next day, not even 24 hours later, when I went to the OB, baby b flipped and her head was up in my ribs!  Baby B is going to give us a run for our money.  I am interested to see what she is like tomorrow.  They are running out of room in there.  I can't imagine that she could flip again.  I am going to the doctor every week for the next 3 weeks and on Wednesday April 3rd, we will decide if I can have a vaginal delivery on April 4th or wait for a C-section on April 5th.

At my appointment last week, I also found out that baby A was 4 lbs 15 oz and baby B was 4 lbs 8 oz.  They are right on track.  No wonder I am uncomfortable, I have almost 10 lbs of baby in me;  I told my mom today, that I don't know how it is possible but I think my stomach has grown even more.  I only have a few shirts that actually fit.  Everything else is WAY too tight.

The nursery is ready to go.  Everything has been washed and put away.  The car seats are in the car.  The pack and plays are set up. Bottles have been sterilized.  Names have been officially decided on, but don't worry we still are not sharing!  Now all we need are 2 baby girls!

And a post wouldn't be complete without the "big brother."  This was taken at school a few weeks ago when we celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday.  He is still excited for his sisters.  I just hope he feels that way when they get here.