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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Almost 29 Weeks!

I had my bi-weekly OB appointment today with an ultrasound. Abel and Belle are looking great and are both head down. The ultrasound did show cysts on my ovaries which the OB didn't think was a major problem and that they should dissolve on their own, but he is referring me to a high risk OB just to have her take a look at them and be sure they aren't more of a concern. He did say they wouldn't harm the babies, but may rupture with delivery. My blood pressure continues to be high, so I 'm now taking my blood pressure medicine 4 times a day!

Physically, I'm having a rough time. My 1st trimester was a breeze for the most part and I rarely felt pregnant. Then, halfway through the 2nd trimester, I started feeling the weight and strain of carrying two babies. And now, being in the 3rd trimester, I really feel awful. I'm extremely fatigued (which my iron levels came back perfect, so I'm not anemic) and hurt all the time. My feet, hands, arms, back, and stomach all hurt. It hurts to walk, sit down, sit up, lie down, get up...it all hurts. I can't even go grocery shopping by myself anymore. I threw up yesterday for the first time during this entire pregnancy and heartburn continues to be a problem. I can't finish getting their clothes washed and their nursery ready and I'm running out of time. I know that some twin pregnancies are a breeze, but mine has been very difficult for the past two months and I wonder how much more my body can take. But, I trust that God will give me grace to endure for however long He has chosen to keep these babies growing inside of me...and I am SO grateful for them no matter what!

9 comments:

Diane said...

Praying for you as you make it down the home stretch!

Room for More said...

hang in there! I continue to pray for you!

jesswilson said...

hang in there! it's hard work cooking two babies, but you are doing great. If you can...get into a pool and walk. Makes you feel weightless while you are in the water and is a huge relief... Praying for you all!

Britney said...

first, i love your blog background. second, i feel for you. although i don't know what it's like to carry twins, i do know what it feels like to have a physically difficult pregnancy. i imagine having twins at 29 weeks feels similar to carrying a singleton at 37 weeks. the end is in sight, though!

Christina said...

Sorry you're having a tough time! I do hope that you can keep those babies cooking for quite a while longer, though!

Jess said...

Aw, I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so yucky!! Praying for you these last few weeks. {{{HUGS}}}

Ashley said...

I agree~ try the pool! Maybe that will help. I'll be praying that God will give you strength for each day. Don't forget belly pics!!

Holly said...

OH sweet girl, I'm so sorry you're feeling how you feel, wish I was close, I'd come give you a hand with all those chores you need to get done.

REST REST REST stay strong...I feel your pain on the hearburn, I had it my whole pregnancy, I lived on Rolaids and Mylanta!

Praying for your continued strength and the continued good growth of the babies.

Angela said...

You look adorable! Hang in there! It's a crazy ride and so worth it. I'm praying your bp behaves! Hugs!