Another week down! I can't believe how quickly it's going. I don't feel anywhere close to ready. We're making progress, but unfortunately not as quickly as I would like. I just want to do the "I Dream of Jeannie" blink and have everything done. That would be lovely.
Symptoms this week continue to revolve around my hips and sleeping. It is soooooooo uncomfortable. I've tried every pillow configuration possible, but it just isn't working. I can make it until about 4 AM and then I'm in too much pain to sleep anymore. I then prop all the pillows up to make a recliner-like position and stay there praying for a few more z's. Naps are important now to make up for another 2 hours of sleep, but even short naps are painful too.
Another symptom that has developed (some may say worsened) this week is that my brain is complete mush. Here are 3 examples from this week: I forgot my purse at somebody's house, I left the freezer door open (when I need an ice cream sandwich--get out of the way!), and I forgot to toast my English Muffin...Don't ask!!!
The boys are constantly moving around. Baby A is easy to feel b/c he's the lowest and not tangled up with his brothers as much. The Twinkies however are constantly involved in a WWE match and I can't tell who's who. You can actually see my belly moving around. It's pretty nuts!
I'm going back to school next week...I know crazy, huh? I'm going to take it easy. I'll only be there 1/2 days and I have my wheelchair. My sub is hired so I just want to help her transition in and help with a little paperwork. It will be all very low impact (i.e. I can do it from my chair). My next appt is the day after Labor Day so we'll see what the doc says at that point.
One thing I forgot to mention from my appointment is that my dr said he'd let me go as far as 37 weeks. Holy Cow (yes, I ment the double meaning)!!! I want these babies to cook as long as possible and be as big and healthy as possible so the longer I go, the better it will be for them. I know the pain and suffering for me is only going to get worse, but I've heard it's all worth it in end. For every day I keep them cooking, is about 2 fewer days they're in the hospital. I've read stories and seen babies 1st hand that have had long NICU stays so I'm hoping to avoid a lengthy stay for these guys.
Keep up the prayers! The boys and I feel your positive vibes!!!
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Well, either you jinxed yourself by saying you were going to go back to work or I jinxed you by saying I thought you would be a 35+ week mom... I just read your hubby's update... I am praying that they stay put! I know this was your worst fear, but either way it goes, everything will be ok.
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