My friend Gingham is starting the 30 Day Blog Challenge today and I've decided to join her. Here are the details:
Day 1-Introduce, recent picture, 15 interesting facts
Day 2-Meaning behind your blog name
Day 3-Your first love
Day 4-Your parents
Day 5-Your siblings
Day 6-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 7-Favorite movies
Day 8-A place you've traveled to
Day 9-A picture of your friends
Day 10-Something you're afraid of
Day 11-Favorite TV shows
Day 12-What you believe
Day 13-Goals
Day 14-A picture you love
Day 15-Bible verse
Day 16-Dream house
Day 17-Something you're looking forward to
Day 18-Something you regret
Day 19-Something you miss
Day 20-Nicknames
Day 21-Picture of yourself
Day 22-Favorite city
Day 23-Favorite vacation
Day 24-Something you've learned
Day 25-Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs
Day 26-Picture of your family
Day 27-Pets
Day 28-Something that stresses you out
Day 29-3 Wishes
Day 30-a picture
Anyone want to join us???
Monday, February 7, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Update from latest OB visit....
This is about a week late, but I've been so busy at work and completely exhausted when I get home. I've been asleep on the couch by 9 every night this week. Mr. MBC has been great about keeping up with housework. I love that man!
I was orginally supposed to go to the OB today, but I've been battling cough and congestion for too long and called last week. Dr. H's office was great and got me in that day. After looking at my throat, listening to my chest and lungs, and asking about my symptoms Dr. H decided I have an upper respiritory infection and the beginning of bronchitis :( Fun times, huh? He gave me a prescription for a stronger antibiotic than last time - remember, I've been on a Z-Pak three times since October!! He also gave me a steroid shot to help keep my body into gear. He offered to give me a refill on some cough medicine, but last time I took it I felt so weird and out of place. He said to take Robitussin and Mucinex to help with the cough and congestion.
Fast forward to today - I'm done with my antibiotics and I'm still not feeling great. Still taking Mucinex and I guess it's doing it job because I am coughing up so much crap. It's kind of gross to tell you the truth. The worst part is the coughing. It's worse, not better. Add in the tightness and crampiness I've been feeling in my ute and my stomach just flat out hurts!
After Dr. H talked about my sickness, he decided to go ahead and do all pregnancy-related stuff as well. He said he wanted to save me a trip today - thanks Dr. H!!! First he measured my belly. I was right at 24 weeks, but my belly is measuring the same as a singleton pregnancy at 30 weeks. No wonder I feel so BIG! Then he pulled out the doppler to listen to the boys heart beats. I always hold my breath until I hear the "thud-thud-thud" of Baby Boy A's heart. Anyway, both boys heartbeats sounded really good and strong; they measured at 144 and 160 beats per minute. It's odd because Baby A has always had the lower heart rate and he's so calm. I feel him moving sometimes, but not a lot. Any time we've had an ultrasound, Baby A has been very chill - sleeping, sucking his thumb, just hanging out. But Baby B....oh my! He's all over the place, all the time! He's always had a high heart rate - so high that one of the nurses at Dr. H office was willing to bet money that he was a girl. I think a lot of it has to do with his position, but I can always feel him in my ribs and back. And when we've had ultrasounds, he's flipping and wiggling all around. Dr H has even commented on how he's "a mover and a shaker" because he always runs from the doppler. Dr. H has to chase him down. You can hear all the fluid moving around on the doppler as he's trying to escape the sound. It's so funny!
After the fun stuff, Mr. MBC and I asked Dr. H when we'd start talking about a date for my c-section. Originally, Dr. H had said if I made it to 36 weeks, he'd schedule me by week 37. Well, he's changed his mind but for good reason. Obviously, the longer the boys are in-utero the better in terms of development and size. Dr. H is very pleased with my gradual weight gain and how well my body is handling the twin pregnancy. Now he's thinking he will schedule the c-section right before 38 weeks. I know 7 days doesn't seem like a long time, but I can only imagine how huge I will be, how uncomfortable I will be and how ready I will be to meet the boys by that time.
The other good news from last week's appointment is that Dr. H isn't giving me any restrictions just yet. He said as long as I felt good and the boys were doing well, I can work as long as I feel like it. Which is a huge sigh of relief because my dad was very sick this time last year and I used a lot of my sick and personal days at the hospital. I've been stressed about the possibility of bed rest, unpaid leave, insurance, etc. Well, if everything goes according to my plan (a girl can dream, right?), I'll have around 20 sick days which covers the last month of school. And, if something else comes up before then I can borrow up to 15 days from the sick leave bank at work and I can have others donate sick days to me. This is great news because I get paid in full for sick days and Mr. MBC and I will not have to worry about insurance going up during this time. Needless to say, a huge weight has been lifted.
Unless I have any problems, I do not go back to see Dr. H until February 24th. This day will be action packed for me, Mr. MBC and the boys. I have my glucose test first thing that morning. In the hour wait between blood draws, I have a growth ultrasound to check the boys size. I cannot wait to see them again! Then that afternoon, Mr. MBC and I head back to Dr. H's office for our 4D ultrasound. We get to see the boys twice in one day :)
In unrelated news.....Mr. MBC and I have decided on a lot of stuff for the nursery and baby gear. I'll share with you guys very soon!
I was orginally supposed to go to the OB today, but I've been battling cough and congestion for too long and called last week. Dr. H's office was great and got me in that day. After looking at my throat, listening to my chest and lungs, and asking about my symptoms Dr. H decided I have an upper respiritory infection and the beginning of bronchitis :( Fun times, huh? He gave me a prescription for a stronger antibiotic than last time - remember, I've been on a Z-Pak three times since October!! He also gave me a steroid shot to help keep my body into gear. He offered to give me a refill on some cough medicine, but last time I took it I felt so weird and out of place. He said to take Robitussin and Mucinex to help with the cough and congestion.
Fast forward to today - I'm done with my antibiotics and I'm still not feeling great. Still taking Mucinex and I guess it's doing it job because I am coughing up so much crap. It's kind of gross to tell you the truth. The worst part is the coughing. It's worse, not better. Add in the tightness and crampiness I've been feeling in my ute and my stomach just flat out hurts!
After Dr. H talked about my sickness, he decided to go ahead and do all pregnancy-related stuff as well. He said he wanted to save me a trip today - thanks Dr. H!!! First he measured my belly. I was right at 24 weeks, but my belly is measuring the same as a singleton pregnancy at 30 weeks. No wonder I feel so BIG! Then he pulled out the doppler to listen to the boys heart beats. I always hold my breath until I hear the "thud-thud-thud" of Baby Boy A's heart. Anyway, both boys heartbeats sounded really good and strong; they measured at 144 and 160 beats per minute. It's odd because Baby A has always had the lower heart rate and he's so calm. I feel him moving sometimes, but not a lot. Any time we've had an ultrasound, Baby A has been very chill - sleeping, sucking his thumb, just hanging out. But Baby B....oh my! He's all over the place, all the time! He's always had a high heart rate - so high that one of the nurses at Dr. H office was willing to bet money that he was a girl. I think a lot of it has to do with his position, but I can always feel him in my ribs and back. And when we've had ultrasounds, he's flipping and wiggling all around. Dr H has even commented on how he's "a mover and a shaker" because he always runs from the doppler. Dr. H has to chase him down. You can hear all the fluid moving around on the doppler as he's trying to escape the sound. It's so funny!
After the fun stuff, Mr. MBC and I asked Dr. H when we'd start talking about a date for my c-section. Originally, Dr. H had said if I made it to 36 weeks, he'd schedule me by week 37. Well, he's changed his mind but for good reason. Obviously, the longer the boys are in-utero the better in terms of development and size. Dr. H is very pleased with my gradual weight gain and how well my body is handling the twin pregnancy. Now he's thinking he will schedule the c-section right before 38 weeks. I know 7 days doesn't seem like a long time, but I can only imagine how huge I will be, how uncomfortable I will be and how ready I will be to meet the boys by that time.
The other good news from last week's appointment is that Dr. H isn't giving me any restrictions just yet. He said as long as I felt good and the boys were doing well, I can work as long as I feel like it. Which is a huge sigh of relief because my dad was very sick this time last year and I used a lot of my sick and personal days at the hospital. I've been stressed about the possibility of bed rest, unpaid leave, insurance, etc. Well, if everything goes according to my plan (a girl can dream, right?), I'll have around 20 sick days which covers the last month of school. And, if something else comes up before then I can borrow up to 15 days from the sick leave bank at work and I can have others donate sick days to me. This is great news because I get paid in full for sick days and Mr. MBC and I will not have to worry about insurance going up during this time. Needless to say, a huge weight has been lifted.
Unless I have any problems, I do not go back to see Dr. H until February 24th. This day will be action packed for me, Mr. MBC and the boys. I have my glucose test first thing that morning. In the hour wait between blood draws, I have a growth ultrasound to check the boys size. I cannot wait to see them again! Then that afternoon, Mr. MBC and I head back to Dr. H's office for our 4D ultrasound. We get to see the boys twice in one day :)
In unrelated news.....Mr. MBC and I have decided on a lot of stuff for the nursery and baby gear. I'll share with you guys very soon!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Grrrr....
So I was playing around with my blog design and layout. About 2 minutes into it, I realized that I have limited abilities while at work. I wanted to make my blog a little more "boyish" since I don't think the twins would appreciate pinks and oranges and flowers.
Well, guess what...I can't remember how to do anything. So for the time being, I'm going to have a plain background with blues and greens.
Oh well!
Well, guess what...I can't remember how to do anything. So for the time being, I'm going to have a plain background with blues and greens.
Oh well!
Friday, January 28, 2011
I'd like to thank....
Isn't that how all acceptance speeches start? I'm not much on watching the actual award shows, but I love seeing what everyone is wearing.
I've been nominated by 2 lovely ladies for the Stylish Blogger Award. Thanks to Rebecca and Megannjay.
Rebecca's blog once one of the first blogs I started following when I discovered the awesomeness of IF blogging. Be sure to stop by her blog and say "Hello!".
2. Share 7 things about yourself. (see below)
3. Award 15 recently discovered new bloggers. (see below)
4. Contact these bloggers and let them know about the award. (on my to-do list)
Seven random facts about me.....be warned - I'm not that interesting!!
Thanks again to Megannjay & Rebecca for this awesome award.
Coming up next - nursery ideas and an update from my OB visit yesterday.
Rebecca's blog once one of the first blogs I started following when I discovered the awesomeness of IF blogging. Be sure to stop by her blog and say "Hello!".
I "met" Megannjay online as well. She and I bonded over our shared troubles and frustrations where TTC is concerned. We started emailing occasionally, became friends on FB and now we email regularly. She's just starting her first IVF cycle. I've got everything crossed for her and her hubby. Be sure to stop by her blog and give her some encouragement :)
The rules of the award:
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award. (check, check)
2. Share 7 things about yourself. (see below)
3. Award 15 recently discovered new bloggers. (see below)
4. Contact these bloggers and let them know about the award. (on my to-do list)
Seven random facts about me.....be warned - I'm not that interesting!!
- I grew up in the country - like in the middle of a field. No stop lights, no grocery store, no WalMart. Nadda. My dad grew up there and my parents moved there when I was about 5 years old. They lived there until recently.
- Mr. MBC & I met at a bar. Oh, the shame!!! We dated for a few months, stopped dating for about 6 months and started dating again. We talked for about a month when we were "not dating" and then went out on our 2nd first date in October and were engaged the next June.
- I have one brother and he is 10 years younger than me. He and I have a good relationship and can talk to one another about almost anything.
- Other than Mr. MBC, my mom is my best friend. She and I talk almost daily. Now that I'm pregnant, we talk 2 or 3 times a day on certain days.
- I do not like elevators. I've gotten better in the past few years, but for the longest time I would not get on a crowded elevator. I will not go to the back. I'm that person that stands to the side and lets you walk past me. I cannot handle the thought of being stuck in the back of the elevator - must.get.off. as soon as the door opens.
- The thought of having 2 newborns at once scares the bejeezus out of me. I don't know what it's like to have one newborn, but the thought of two is so overwhelming. Don't get me wrong, I love my boys and cannot wait for them to be outside babies. I guess the number of phone calls between me and my mom is going to keep on growing.
- Right now I'm sitting in my classroom with thirteen 14&15 year old girls. As I listen to their conversations and see how silly they are, I'm very glad that I'm not having two girls!
- Alex at Alex's Adventures. She's about to start her FET cycle. Good luck, Alex!
- LadyProf at Attacked by Evil Ovaries. She's celebrating her BFP after her second IVF cycle.
- Busted Kate at Busted Plumbing. She's a new mommy to Tuck. He's so precious!
- Fertility Chick...she and her hubby have went through many IF treatments and are now seeking adoption.
- LGLDVM at Hoping For a Chance. She is in the middle of her first injects + IUI cycle. Stop by and enjoy her drawing of the difference between a rock and her ovaries.
- Emily at Living After Losing. Her blog is her diary to her boys that were born too early. She also reflects on the journey. She's very brave and honest in her writing.
- Al at Mission: Motherhood. I began following Al's blog long before I ever thought of starting my own. She and her husband had trouble along the way to parenthood, but she's pregnant now! It happened on a break cycle and she's less than a week behind me in her pregnancy.
- Mrs. W at Nothing Easy. She's another friend that I've made through online communities. She and I actually "met" when planning our weddings. She's expecting her first in September after IVF #2.
- Kelly at Our Silly Rodriguez Family. Kelly is a full time mom, wife and student. She blogs about a little bit of everything. If you're thinking of cloth diapering, she has quite a bit of knowledge on her blog.
- Melissa at Rick and Melissa plus 1. Melissa is expecting her daughter in May after losing her first daughter during the 2nd trimester. She's currently on bedrest, but is making the most of it.
- Egg at Such a Good Egg. Egg is expecting boy/girl twins after a long and heartbreaking road. She's just hit the 3rd trimester and is moving right along in her pregnancy.
- Christine at The Conception Craze. Christine is about to start her FET cycle. Stop by and wish her luck.
- Lolo at The Little Things. Lolo is expecting girl/girl twins in June. She and her hubby were gearing up for IVF and did one last IUI cycle before moving on.
- Amber at TTC Isn't as Easy as 1-2-3. Amber is expecting twin girls in April. She has been on bedrest for nearly a month and was admitted to the hospital earlier this week due to a shortened and irritable cervix. Stop by and show her some love.
- MSC from GP at What's Left? There's Life. MSC is a new mommy to sweet Lillian. Stop by and check out the cuteness that abodes from little miss Lily's face.
Thanks again to Megannjay & Rebecca for this awesome award.
Coming up next - nursery ideas and an update from my OB visit yesterday.
Monday, January 24, 2011
It's been a while....
Sorry I haven't updated in a while, but there hasn't been much going on lately. Just passing time until my next OB appt and then our 4-D ultrasound.
Here's the uneventful update I know you've been waiting for:
How far along? 23 weeks and 2 days....I can't believe I'm this.close to 3rd Tri.
Weight gain/loss: About 11 pounds up. Luckily, I feel like it's all belly. I'm still using the Bell.a Band to hold up my pants because they are too big even with my growing belly.
Maternity clothes? Love them! Just last night, I had on a pair of yoga pants that were not maternity. Even though they have an elastic waistband, they were SO TIGHT!
Stretch marks? Just the belly...I guess I could consider it one big stretch mark or several small ones. Not sure what the better option is.
Sleep? Definitely lacking.
Best moment since last update? Mr. MBC felt one of the boys last night. It wasn't exactly kicking or nudging, but there was definite movement up near my ribs. It's weird being able to feel movement on the outside.
Food cravings: Still loving a chicken biscuit in the morning.
Genders: TWO BOYS!!!! Double trouble :)
Belly button in or out? It's an innie, but it's growing.
Movement? Yes! It's like it happened over night. I'm pretty sure I'm still feeling just one of the boys consistently. And, let's go ahead and admit it - they have their days and nights mixed up.
What I miss? Sleeping
What I'm looking forward to:My mom is coming up this weekend we are going to do some shopping for the boys. I have not bought one thing for the boys yet. I know that when I start, there will be no stopping me.
Milestones: Nursery furniture and bedding picked out! My parents are buying the bedding for both cribs as a gift. I'll post later this week with pics of the furniture, bedding and other decor ideas for the nursery.
Here's the uneventful update I know you've been waiting for:
How far along? 23 weeks and 2 days....I can't believe I'm this.close to 3rd Tri.
Weight gain/loss: About 11 pounds up. Luckily, I feel like it's all belly. I'm still using the Bell.a Band to hold up my pants because they are too big even with my growing belly.
Maternity clothes? Love them! Just last night, I had on a pair of yoga pants that were not maternity. Even though they have an elastic waistband, they were SO TIGHT!
Stretch marks? Just the belly...I guess I could consider it one big stretch mark or several small ones. Not sure what the better option is.
Sleep? Definitely lacking.
Best moment since last update? Mr. MBC felt one of the boys last night. It wasn't exactly kicking or nudging, but there was definite movement up near my ribs. It's weird being able to feel movement on the outside.
Food cravings: Still loving a chicken biscuit in the morning.
Genders: TWO BOYS!!!! Double trouble :)
Belly button in or out? It's an innie, but it's growing.
Movement? Yes! It's like it happened over night. I'm pretty sure I'm still feeling just one of the boys consistently. And, let's go ahead and admit it - they have their days and nights mixed up.
What I miss? Sleeping
What I'm looking forward to:My mom is coming up this weekend we are going to do some shopping for the boys. I have not bought one thing for the boys yet. I know that when I start, there will be no stopping me.
Milestones: Nursery furniture and bedding picked out! My parents are buying the bedding for both cribs as a gift. I'll post later this week with pics of the furniture, bedding and other decor ideas for the nursery.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
2010 - A year in review....
I've seen this on a couple of different blogs and thought I would join in as well....
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
Gotten pregnant!!
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't remember making any major resolutions. If I didn't make them, I guess that means I didn't fail at any, right?
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes - several internet friends and a couple of real-life friends.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just the good ole' USA.
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you didn’t have in 2010?
Two healthy baby boys.
A new house.
A new car.
7. What dates from 2010 will be etched upon your memory, and why?
January - April 2010: My dad was deathly ill and in the hospital for the better part of 4 months.
September 8, 2010 - getting my BFP :)
September 23, 2010 - finding out it's TWINS!
December 23, 2010 - Two boys!
8. What was your biggest achievement of this year?
Tough one....I feel like so much of my time and energy for the year was put into IF and treatments that I didn't do anything great. Unless you count surviving the heart ache month after month.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Geesh...I should have read all of the questions before deciding to play!
Probably not supporting Mr. MBC as much as I could have when he was dealing with some issues in February and March. I was too focused on my dad and his health. I didn't realize how much Mr. MBC was hurting and feeling lost.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Maternity jeans....seriously, they are like heaven!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The Sweetest Little Girl in the World. She's such a trooper. Her "mother" is not the greatest in the world, but SLGW is one of the happiest, smartest and outgoing children I've ever met.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Dr. Gonzales....one of the first doctors to see my dad when he first got sick. Let's just say she's been reported to her hospital & the state medical board.
14. Where did most your money go?
Mortgage and household expenses - day to day crap that's not fun.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Finding out that I was pregnant, finding out it was twins, finding out that it's two boys.
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
"Anything Like Me" by Brad Paisley. It came out right before we had our anatomy scan. If my boys turn out to be half the man Mr. MBC is, I'm a lucky woman.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
a. happier
b. fatter, but pregnant
c. poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Date nights with Mr. MBC
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Cry
20. How did you spend Christmas?
All over the place. We had 5 gatherings over 5 days.
21. What was your favorite TV program?
Bravo's Real Housewives of ..... you pick the city. I love them all!
22. What was the best book you read?
Plain Truth by Jodi Piccoult. I enjoy her writing and have read several books by her. But most of my reading in 2010 focused on Infertility and being pregnant.
23. What did you want and get?
A Nook and digital camcorder - both Christmas gifts.
24. What did you want and not get?
To move to another house. Our house has been on the market for almost a year :(
25. What was your favorite film of 2010?
Don't know....
26. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 32 last June. I went to dinner at The Cheesecake Factory with Mr. MBC, SLGW, my parents, my brother & my MIL.
27. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not putting so much energy into my TTC troubles. I wish I had put more energy into becoming a better teacher, wife, daughter, sister, etc.
28. Who did you miss?
My old roommate. She moved a state away and we rarely see each other. We chat mostly through FB these days.
29. Who was the best new person you met?
I met two internet friends that are pretty awesome!
30. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
I'm an optimistic person, have faith in people, and belief that given a choice people will do the right thing. I was reminded by a couple of people over and over again that they think only of themselves and put themselves above everyone else.
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
Gotten pregnant!!
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't remember making any major resolutions. If I didn't make them, I guess that means I didn't fail at any, right?
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes - several internet friends and a couple of real-life friends.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
Just the good ole' USA.
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you didn’t have in 2010?
Two healthy baby boys.
A new house.
A new car.
7. What dates from 2010 will be etched upon your memory, and why?
January - April 2010: My dad was deathly ill and in the hospital for the better part of 4 months.
September 8, 2010 - getting my BFP :)
September 23, 2010 - finding out it's TWINS!
December 23, 2010 - Two boys!
8. What was your biggest achievement of this year?
Tough one....I feel like so much of my time and energy for the year was put into IF and treatments that I didn't do anything great. Unless you count surviving the heart ache month after month.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Geesh...I should have read all of the questions before deciding to play!
Probably not supporting Mr. MBC as much as I could have when he was dealing with some issues in February and March. I was too focused on my dad and his health. I didn't realize how much Mr. MBC was hurting and feeling lost.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Maternity jeans....seriously, they are like heaven!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The Sweetest Little Girl in the World. She's such a trooper. Her "mother" is not the greatest in the world, but SLGW is one of the happiest, smartest and outgoing children I've ever met.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Dr. Gonzales....one of the first doctors to see my dad when he first got sick. Let's just say she's been reported to her hospital & the state medical board.
14. Where did most your money go?
Mortgage and household expenses - day to day crap that's not fun.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Finding out that I was pregnant, finding out it was twins, finding out that it's two boys.
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
"Anything Like Me" by Brad Paisley. It came out right before we had our anatomy scan. If my boys turn out to be half the man Mr. MBC is, I'm a lucky woman.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
a. happier
b. fatter, but pregnant
c. poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Date nights with Mr. MBC
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Cry
20. How did you spend Christmas?
All over the place. We had 5 gatherings over 5 days.
21. What was your favorite TV program?
Bravo's Real Housewives of ..... you pick the city. I love them all!
22. What was the best book you read?
Plain Truth by Jodi Piccoult. I enjoy her writing and have read several books by her. But most of my reading in 2010 focused on Infertility and being pregnant.
23. What did you want and get?
A Nook and digital camcorder - both Christmas gifts.
24. What did you want and not get?
To move to another house. Our house has been on the market for almost a year :(
25. What was your favorite film of 2010?
Don't know....
26. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 32 last June. I went to dinner at The Cheesecake Factory with Mr. MBC, SLGW, my parents, my brother & my MIL.
27. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not putting so much energy into my TTC troubles. I wish I had put more energy into becoming a better teacher, wife, daughter, sister, etc.
28. Who did you miss?
My old roommate. She moved a state away and we rarely see each other. We chat mostly through FB these days.
29. Who was the best new person you met?
I met two internet friends that are pretty awesome!
30. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
I'm an optimistic person, have faith in people, and belief that given a choice people will do the right thing. I was reminded by a couple of people over and over again that they think only of themselves and put themselves above everyone else.
20 week update and more....
How far along? 20 weeks (and 3 days)....officially on the downhill slide :)
Weight gain/loss: As of last week, I've gained a total of 9 pounds. Although it's not much, I'm struggling with the way my body looks. I know that pregnant women are supposed to gain weight, have a big belly, etc. But I've always struggled with my weight and I feel like I just look fat and not pregnant.
Maternity clothes? All day, every day. I had to invest in some pants for winter over the weekend. All of December I was able to wear jeans to work, but now that the holidays are over we are back to the professional look Monday thru Thursday and casual Friday.
Stretch marks? Still just the one on my belly. I've been keeping a close eye on my hips, boobs and butt, but I have not seen any new ones there.
Sleep? Let's not discuss it.
Best moment since last update? The anatomy scan and our reveal to our families on Christmas Eve.
Food cravings: Can't beat Chik Fil A in the morning :) I was good over my two week break from work and did not have CFA once.
Genders: TWO BOYS!!!! Mr. MBC and I are so excited.
Belly button in or out? Still in
Movement? Sort of....I've felt flutters a couple of times, but no major kicks or anything. I have an anterior and posterior placenta, so Dr. H says that's why I'm not feeling much. He said he's going to remind me of my disappointment around 30 weeks when they are fighting for space in there.
What I miss? Still missing wine, but not as much now that the holidays have passed. The one thing I really miss is being able to get comfortable in bed. I have a body pillow, but it doesn't seem to be helping too much. My body hurts when I get out of bed in the morning.
What I'm looking forward to:OB appt this week. My blood pressure has been on the "high side of normal" at my last three appointments. I've been monitoring my BP at home and it's been holding steady. I really anxious about the possibility of being put on BP meds.
Milestones: Mr. MBC and I have started making some decisions about the nursery now that we know that we are having 2 boys. It's nice to get back to my Type A, OCD self and start making a plan.
Weight gain/loss: As of last week, I've gained a total of 9 pounds. Although it's not much, I'm struggling with the way my body looks. I know that pregnant women are supposed to gain weight, have a big belly, etc. But I've always struggled with my weight and I feel like I just look fat and not pregnant.
Maternity clothes? All day, every day. I had to invest in some pants for winter over the weekend. All of December I was able to wear jeans to work, but now that the holidays are over we are back to the professional look Monday thru Thursday and casual Friday.
Stretch marks? Still just the one on my belly. I've been keeping a close eye on my hips, boobs and butt, but I have not seen any new ones there.
Sleep? Let's not discuss it.
Best moment since last update? The anatomy scan and our reveal to our families on Christmas Eve.
Food cravings: Can't beat Chik Fil A in the morning :) I was good over my two week break from work and did not have CFA once.
Genders: TWO BOYS!!!! Mr. MBC and I are so excited.
Belly button in or out? Still in
Movement? Sort of....I've felt flutters a couple of times, but no major kicks or anything. I have an anterior and posterior placenta, so Dr. H says that's why I'm not feeling much. He said he's going to remind me of my disappointment around 30 weeks when they are fighting for space in there.
What I miss? Still missing wine, but not as much now that the holidays have passed. The one thing I really miss is being able to get comfortable in bed. I have a body pillow, but it doesn't seem to be helping too much. My body hurts when I get out of bed in the morning.
What I'm looking forward to:OB appt this week. My blood pressure has been on the "high side of normal" at my last three appointments. I've been monitoring my BP at home and it's been holding steady. I really anxious about the possibility of being put on BP meds.
Milestones: Mr. MBC and I have started making some decisions about the nursery now that we know that we are having 2 boys. It's nice to get back to my Type A, OCD self and start making a plan.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
17 weeks - Woot, woot!
How far along? 17 weeks. One more week and I'm on the downhill slide
Weight gain/loss: According to the scale at Dr. H's office, I've gained a total of 6 pounds. I'll take it! Even though it's only 6 pounds, I can see the changes in my body. Mr. MBC has started referring to me as "Belly".
Maternity clothes? I've started wearing some maternity tops in the last week. Still none that tie in the back. I have a pair of cords from Kohl's that I love. They are soft and warm and just the right length.
Stretch marks? Still none other than the one on the belly. I've started using body butter 2 times a day to make sure my skin stays hydrated. I guess only time will tell.
Sleep? Much better now the the never-ending crud is getting better. I can lie down and not feel as if I'm choking and suffocating.
Best moment since last update? Hearing the heartbeats at my appointment last week. Even though they sound the same every time, it's so reassuring to know that they are pumping right away. There's still quite a difference in Baby A and Baby B in terms of heart rates. Mr. MBC is convinced that there is one of each in there.
Food cravings: Still loving my chicken biscuit or chicken minis from CFA. Cannot get enough! I've realized that the reason I like them so much is because they do not have eggs on them. I went through Hardie's one morning last week to "mix things up", and the smell of the egg on my biscuit was overwhelming.
Genders: 9 days until we find out for sure!!! Mr. MBC and I are both very excited about our anatomy scan on Dec 23rd. I'm so glad the timing worked out so we can surprise our families at Christmas.
Belly button in or out? In. Not much change really
Movement? No :( I thought I was on to something last week, but since then NOTHING! I know it's still early, but you'd think with 2 in there you'd feel movement sooner.
What I miss? This time of year - wine! With all the upcoming Christmas parties and family gatherings, a glass of wine would be quite nice. Mr. MBC and I went to dinner the other night and I had a steak. I knew that it would be so much better if I had a glass of red wine with my meal.
I know some people say a glass every now and then is not a big deal in preganancy. But, it took so long to get here I'm not taking any chances.
What I'm looking forward to:Anatomy Scan on December 23rd. Can't wait!
Milestones: I *think* I may be getting to the enjoyable stage of preganancy. I'd be lying if I said I've loved every moment of preganancy. But in the past couple of days, I've felt much better and had more energy. Maybe it's just the holiday seaon? Who knows, but I'm glad to be feeling like myself again.
Weight gain/loss: According to the scale at Dr. H's office, I've gained a total of 6 pounds. I'll take it! Even though it's only 6 pounds, I can see the changes in my body. Mr. MBC has started referring to me as "Belly".
Maternity clothes? I've started wearing some maternity tops in the last week. Still none that tie in the back. I have a pair of cords from Kohl's that I love. They are soft and warm and just the right length.
Stretch marks? Still none other than the one on the belly. I've started using body butter 2 times a day to make sure my skin stays hydrated. I guess only time will tell.
Sleep? Much better now the the never-ending crud is getting better. I can lie down and not feel as if I'm choking and suffocating.
Best moment since last update? Hearing the heartbeats at my appointment last week. Even though they sound the same every time, it's so reassuring to know that they are pumping right away. There's still quite a difference in Baby A and Baby B in terms of heart rates. Mr. MBC is convinced that there is one of each in there.
Food cravings: Still loving my chicken biscuit or chicken minis from CFA. Cannot get enough! I've realized that the reason I like them so much is because they do not have eggs on them. I went through Hardie's one morning last week to "mix things up", and the smell of the egg on my biscuit was overwhelming.
Genders: 9 days until we find out for sure!!! Mr. MBC and I are both very excited about our anatomy scan on Dec 23rd. I'm so glad the timing worked out so we can surprise our families at Christmas.
Belly button in or out? In. Not much change really
Movement? No :( I thought I was on to something last week, but since then NOTHING! I know it's still early, but you'd think with 2 in there you'd feel movement sooner.
What I miss? This time of year - wine! With all the upcoming Christmas parties and family gatherings, a glass of wine would be quite nice. Mr. MBC and I went to dinner the other night and I had a steak. I knew that it would be so much better if I had a glass of red wine with my meal.
I know some people say a glass every now and then is not a big deal in preganancy. But, it took so long to get here I'm not taking any chances.
What I'm looking forward to:Anatomy Scan on December 23rd. Can't wait!
Milestones: I *think* I may be getting to the enjoyable stage of preganancy. I'd be lying if I said I've loved every moment of preganancy. But in the past couple of days, I've felt much better and had more energy. Maybe it's just the holiday seaon? Who knows, but I'm glad to be feeling like myself again.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Update from 16 week OB Appt....
Hi lovelies! The world must be coming to an end because this is my 2nd post this week.
I had my 16 week OB appointment yesterday. Nothing too exciting - PIAC, finger prick, weigh and then see the doctor. I met a new nurse yesterday and I swear she was more excited than me about twins. She just kept on and on. Then my regular nurse took my vitals. My blood pressure was a little elevated, but she thought it was because I'm still battling the crud.
I actually saw my OB yesterday, Dr. H. He came in and found the heartbeats very quickly. It was the first time he's actually heard them since I saw Dr. L the last time I went in. He asked the routine how ya feeling? still dealing with morning sickness? blah, blah, blah questions. But then he asked the best question of the day - looking at Mr. MBC and I he said "Are we ready to find out what we have in there?" Immediately we both said "YES!". So, we scheduled our anatomy scan for two weeks from yesterday, Christmas Eve Eve. I'm so excited because we will be able to surprise our families at Christmas. My parents and Mr. MBC's mom knew about our trouble TTC, so the excitement was there when we announced our BFP, but it wasn't completely unexpected. Know what I mean?
After that excitement, Dr. H mentioned my cough and stuffiness. He gave me a prescription for an antibiotic to help me kick it for good. Then he asked if I've had questions. I think he knew the answer before he asked :) Anyway, I asked him about some tightening and pressure I've been feeling in my lower abdomen - especially when my bladder is full. Dr. H confirm what Dr. Google had told me earlier in the week - Braxton Hicks. He said they are completely normal and to be expected in a twin mother much earlier than a singleton pregnancy.
All and all a good appointment.....then all hell broke loose :( I got to work and my students were testing all day. Around 10:30 I started feeling really nauseated. I took a Zo.fran, but I was sure that it wasn't morning sickness. Not much later I had to bolt from my classroom and dash to the restroom. I barely made it; didn't even get to lock the door. To me, vomitting is the worst kind of sick. This continued on and off for about 2 hours. Normally I would have been able to leave as soon as I had my classes covered. However because I had been to see Dr. H earlier in the day, Mr. MBC dropped me off at work. His office is about an hour from my school...longest.hour.ever!!!! While waiting on Mr. MBC, I went to the nurse's office and laid down on the cot. She told me there was a stomach virus going around and it sounded like I had it. Fan-freaking-tastic!
Luckily, I had some Phenergr.en at home. I took a pill as soon as I got home and slept for about 4 hours, got up and ate a little, and then went back to bed. I didn't vomit at all after taking the Phenerg.ren but I'm still having some stomach cramps and issues with the other end :(
So, for the record....fighting the crud for weeks + stomach virus + pregnancy = worst possible day.
I had my 16 week OB appointment yesterday. Nothing too exciting - PIAC, finger prick, weigh and then see the doctor. I met a new nurse yesterday and I swear she was more excited than me about twins. She just kept on and on. Then my regular nurse took my vitals. My blood pressure was a little elevated, but she thought it was because I'm still battling the crud.
I actually saw my OB yesterday, Dr. H. He came in and found the heartbeats very quickly. It was the first time he's actually heard them since I saw Dr. L the last time I went in. He asked the routine how ya feeling? still dealing with morning sickness? blah, blah, blah questions. But then he asked the best question of the day - looking at Mr. MBC and I he said "Are we ready to find out what we have in there?" Immediately we both said "YES!". So, we scheduled our anatomy scan for two weeks from yesterday, Christmas Eve Eve. I'm so excited because we will be able to surprise our families at Christmas. My parents and Mr. MBC's mom knew about our trouble TTC, so the excitement was there when we announced our BFP, but it wasn't completely unexpected. Know what I mean?
After that excitement, Dr. H mentioned my cough and stuffiness. He gave me a prescription for an antibiotic to help me kick it for good. Then he asked if I've had questions. I think he knew the answer before he asked :) Anyway, I asked him about some tightening and pressure I've been feeling in my lower abdomen - especially when my bladder is full. Dr. H confirm what Dr. Google had told me earlier in the week - Braxton Hicks. He said they are completely normal and to be expected in a twin mother much earlier than a singleton pregnancy.
All and all a good appointment.....then all hell broke loose :( I got to work and my students were testing all day. Around 10:30 I started feeling really nauseated. I took a Zo.fran, but I was sure that it wasn't morning sickness. Not much later I had to bolt from my classroom and dash to the restroom. I barely made it; didn't even get to lock the door. To me, vomitting is the worst kind of sick. This continued on and off for about 2 hours. Normally I would have been able to leave as soon as I had my classes covered. However because I had been to see Dr. H earlier in the day, Mr. MBC dropped me off at work. His office is about an hour from my school...longest.hour.ever!!!! While waiting on Mr. MBC, I went to the nurse's office and laid down on the cot. She told me there was a stomach virus going around and it sounded like I had it. Fan-freaking-tastic!
Luckily, I had some Phenergr.en at home. I took a pill as soon as I got home and slept for about 4 hours, got up and ate a little, and then went back to bed. I didn't vomit at all after taking the Phenerg.ren but I'm still having some stomach cramps and issues with the other end :(
So, for the record....fighting the crud for weeks + stomach virus + pregnancy = worst possible day.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Truckin' Right Along
How far along? 16 weeks. According to Dr. H, he wants me to make it to 36 weeks, so I'm almost half-baked :)
Weight gain/loss: Remember my 1st trimester worry about not gaining? Well, it was all in vain. I haven't stepped on the scale in about a week, but I was up about 4 pounds after Thanksgiving. I'm blaming all the holiday food and desserts.
Maternity clothes? Still just maternity pants. I have a few baby-doll type sweaters that are maternity, but not that many. It's not that I'm not looking for maternity shirts (my belly is definitely growing), it's just that I have a hard time accepting that my only options are shirts with an empire waist and a tie in the back. Can't maternity clothes be fashionable?? I realize that there are stores like A Pea in the Pod, but I don't spend that much on my clothes normally, so I will not spend that much on maternity clothes.
Stretch marks? I've decided it's not going to be pretty. I have one new stretch mark on my stomach. The crazy thing is that it's on my lower belly - not even the part that is expanding!!? My mom, my aunts, my cousins - they've all had LOTS of stretch marks from pregnancy. I know that a lot of it is genetic, so I'm going to take it with a gain of salt. (Remind me of this in a few months....say March?)
Sleep? Okay - I'm still waking up at least once per night to go to the bathroom. And of course, my dog wants to go out then as well. So I put him out, get blasted by freezing air, go to the bathroom, beg the dog to come in and get more freezing air.
I've starting sleeping with a body pillow rather than my Bopp.y sleep pillow. I don't feel like the Bopp.y gives me enough support. The regular body pillow is working much better.
Best moment since last update? My friend, K, did an in-home ultrasound a couple of weeks ago. She works in a cardiologist's office, but had to do a rotation in an OB's office before graduating. Mr. MBC and I got to see both babies. Baby A is very active. I think s/he had the hiccups during the u/s. At one point, s/he was sucking his/her thumb. Baby B on the other hand likes his/her sleep. K had to mash and poke my belly to get Baby B to wake up and play. Based on what she saw, K predicted a boy and a girl. Can't wait to find out!!
Another great moment was feeling confident enough in my pregnancy to go public on Face.book. Mr. MBC and I posted on Thanksgiving. The responses from our friends and family was overwhelming.
Food cravings: Chik Fil A....I have it for breakfast about 3 days a week. Someone joked the other day that CFA should be the official sponsor of my pregnancy!
Genders: Still unknown, but a boy and girl were predicted in my bootleg u/s at 13.5 weeks. I should have my anatomy scan in a few weeks, so we'll know for sure :)
Belly button in or out? Still in. Actually, the entire area of my belly is in around my belly button. I have a distinct bump, but it's sunken in at the belly button. Weird!
Movement? Not sure...I think I've felt a few flutters. Can't wait until there's a definite party going on in there. Again, remind me of this in March :)
What I miss? My slim face. I feel like my face is much fuller. I think some of it is from the weight gain from all the meds I took to get here. But I've started noticing that my face is much fuller in the cheeks. It's like my cheek bones have gone into a state of hibernation.
What I'm looking forward to: I have a regular OB appt this week. We'll get to hear the heartbeats again. Also, we'll schedule the anatomy scan; hopefully for the week before Christmas. And, we're going to purchase our 4-D ultrasound this week.
Milestones: No more vaggi tabs :) Also, my OB told me to incorporate one caffinated drink into my diet each day. Around week 13-14, I had some serious migraines. So bad that my OB sent me to the ER, but that's a story for another day. Anyway, my OB understood why I was avoiding caffeine, but since I was out of the 1st trimester drinking one soda a day should help with my headaches. Can I tell you how much I'm loving a cold Coke in the morning???
Weight gain/loss: Remember my 1st trimester worry about not gaining? Well, it was all in vain. I haven't stepped on the scale in about a week, but I was up about 4 pounds after Thanksgiving. I'm blaming all the holiday food and desserts.
Maternity clothes? Still just maternity pants. I have a few baby-doll type sweaters that are maternity, but not that many. It's not that I'm not looking for maternity shirts (my belly is definitely growing), it's just that I have a hard time accepting that my only options are shirts with an empire waist and a tie in the back. Can't maternity clothes be fashionable?? I realize that there are stores like A Pea in the Pod, but I don't spend that much on my clothes normally, so I will not spend that much on maternity clothes.
Stretch marks? I've decided it's not going to be pretty. I have one new stretch mark on my stomach. The crazy thing is that it's on my lower belly - not even the part that is expanding!!? My mom, my aunts, my cousins - they've all had LOTS of stretch marks from pregnancy. I know that a lot of it is genetic, so I'm going to take it with a gain of salt. (Remind me of this in a few months....say March?)
Sleep? Okay - I'm still waking up at least once per night to go to the bathroom. And of course, my dog wants to go out then as well. So I put him out, get blasted by freezing air, go to the bathroom, beg the dog to come in and get more freezing air.
I've starting sleeping with a body pillow rather than my Bopp.y sleep pillow. I don't feel like the Bopp.y gives me enough support. The regular body pillow is working much better.
Best moment since last update? My friend, K, did an in-home ultrasound a couple of weeks ago. She works in a cardiologist's office, but had to do a rotation in an OB's office before graduating. Mr. MBC and I got to see both babies. Baby A is very active. I think s/he had the hiccups during the u/s. At one point, s/he was sucking his/her thumb. Baby B on the other hand likes his/her sleep. K had to mash and poke my belly to get Baby B to wake up and play. Based on what she saw, K predicted a boy and a girl. Can't wait to find out!!
Another great moment was feeling confident enough in my pregnancy to go public on Face.book. Mr. MBC and I posted on Thanksgiving. The responses from our friends and family was overwhelming.
Food cravings: Chik Fil A....I have it for breakfast about 3 days a week. Someone joked the other day that CFA should be the official sponsor of my pregnancy!
Genders: Still unknown, but a boy and girl were predicted in my bootleg u/s at 13.5 weeks. I should have my anatomy scan in a few weeks, so we'll know for sure :)
Belly button in or out? Still in. Actually, the entire area of my belly is in around my belly button. I have a distinct bump, but it's sunken in at the belly button. Weird!
Movement? Not sure...I think I've felt a few flutters. Can't wait until there's a definite party going on in there. Again, remind me of this in March :)
What I miss? My slim face. I feel like my face is much fuller. I think some of it is from the weight gain from all the meds I took to get here. But I've started noticing that my face is much fuller in the cheeks. It's like my cheek bones have gone into a state of hibernation.
What I'm looking forward to: I have a regular OB appt this week. We'll get to hear the heartbeats again. Also, we'll schedule the anatomy scan; hopefully for the week before Christmas. And, we're going to purchase our 4-D ultrasound this week.
Milestones: No more vaggi tabs :) Also, my OB told me to incorporate one caffinated drink into my diet each day. Around week 13-14, I had some serious migraines. So bad that my OB sent me to the ER, but that's a story for another day. Anyway, my OB understood why I was avoiding caffeine, but since I was out of the 1st trimester drinking one soda a day should help with my headaches. Can I tell you how much I'm loving a cold Coke in the morning???
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