Still here, and getting very tired of spending the past two weeks creating a fantastic ass-shaped imprint on my couch (thanks for the vivid imagery, JB). Except for the December hospital drama, I have had the most boring twin pregnancy ever. I know, I know- I am not complaining about that: boring pregnancy=healthy babies. However, it is really starting to feel like they are never coming out and I'm going to be this huge gargantuan whale for the rest of my life. I figured out today that I now weigh 150% of what I weighed a year ago. I wistfully watched old ladies enjoying the weather on a walk today because they looked so darn mobile.
Irrational as it is, the infertile side of me won't truly believe that we have two babies until I see them in person and bring them home with us. Right now I read about everyone else's births and how close it seems everybody else is and I'm convinced they will all have their babies in their arms before I do (and yes, I mean all the lovely ladies I read on my blogroll. Your babies are so close, they feel even closer than mine). When I'm being super irrational, the thought crosses my mind that it's maybe all a farce anyway. I realize that most people wait 40 weeks (or more) to see their bundle of joy- but to me, I've waited 4 years for this (or my whole life). 11 more days seems like complete torture when I really thought they'd already be here by now.
On to the OB appointment and NST: Everything is good with the babies. The not-so-good news is that my doctor will be out of town next week, so that makes scheduling an induction or a c-section for next week a no-go. I have to wait until March 16th for that (38 weeks 2 days) if it comes to something that has to be scheduled. The other side of that is if I go into labor from this Monday until next Monday, my doctor will not be delivering my children. Interestingly- when I was processing this news and starting to get upset (not outwardly upset though), our little girl's heartrate shot up really high. Once I calmed down, it dropped again.
For now, my schedule remains ridiculously open- with no plans at all, in the event that the babies decide to make their grand debut. I'm not holding my breath- I'm very suspicious that they'd stay in there until they were 18, if I let them. Imagine how cramped the space would be then.
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Oh - I so know that OB on vacation feeling! This is such a limbo - the babes are almost ready and it sucks for you to have to wait through your OBs vaca!
As long as this seems to feel, once the ball sets rolling things will probably happen very quick! Best wishes to you all. I am so excited for you!
I hope you can take care of your pup in the nexyt week before the babes arrive!
Hang in there - until we get to the 38 plus week mark - it is probably better to let the babies decide when it is best to come!
I am impatient too - and I cannot really get my mind around having two babies until they get here either!
Oh man! I'm so sorry to hear an induction or section can't be scheduled til week 38. Boo!! We will just have to pray you go into labor before Monday!! :)
So you've joined me in the waiting stage... Hope both of us go into labour before Monday!
I really hope they make their debut soon! I know you must be so terribly uncomfortable now. Thinking about you and praying for all of you!! :-)
Oh Katie, I know the feeling of just being done with it and wanting to hold your babies.... I really think that you will see yours first, regardless of you feeling otherwise! If anything it will be close between us I think.
My dr will be "on vacation" starting my 38th week. Actually, his wife (who went to the same RE as I did - small world) is due the week after I am. He says he will absolutely deliver my kids and I shouldn't worry. I told him with my luck his wife and I will go into labor the same day LOL...
Hang in there hon... These seem to be the longest days of pregnancy. I know it is for me...
Hang in there sweetie! I can imagine it is so uncomfortable for you. I know Kami was soooo ready to have her twins out.
I can wait for you to meet your babies after all you've been through. Thinking of you! (((HUGS)))
Still thinking you are amazing for working as long as you did! I barely made it through the week.
You'll have your babies in your arms soon, and I bet your body will recover quickly!
Can't believe that Dr. has the nerve to plan a vacation when you are SOOOOOOOOO pregnant!! Those little ones are just so happy in there...means you've done a great job!!!
Can't wait until your dreams of motherhood become a reality for you...post lots of pictures!!!
I'm sure it feels like they will never come especially considering how much weight you are carrying everywhere! I can't even imagine. You really are my hero! I wish you could be enjoying your sleep etc. before they come but I remember how incredibly hard it is to get comfortable in those last days, and I wasn't nearly as uncomfortable as you must be right now. I can't wait to see your two little ones! I hope the rest of this time goes by really fast (although I know it will most likely drag... grrr)
Wow, I can't believe how close you're getting. You've had such a great twin pregnancy! Your babies are going to be a good size even for singleton babies at this point!! But I know you have to be totally exhausted. I just remember how uncomfortable I was for the last month or so, and I'm sure it's at least twice as bad for you. Anyway, I'm excited for their arrival.
Hang in there Katie! You are doing amazingly well! You have a big cheering section that is sending you lots of love. I keep stalking your blog to see if there is any hint that the babies may be on their way. Lots and lots of (gentle) hugs!
It IS pretty amazing that your body hasn't evicted those kids yet!
I agree that these last few days feel like they are taking forever. I try to remind myself that I've come 265 or so days so far...I can make it another 15. But I've never felt so impatient in my life, so I can only imagine how you feel with TWO little ones in there. Wish I could just go to sleep and wake up and have baby here. You're doing a great job carrying those little babies and as I've been told several times by people (secretly I've wanted to hit them after, so don't hit me!) no one has been pregnant forever :)
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