2 figs

That’s about the size of each baby… a fig 1 ½ inches long. And they are almost fully formed… how amazing is that. Their hands open and close, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under their gums and their bones are beginning to harden. They’re moving around doing acrobatics and I can’t even feel it. I can’t wait until I can feel both of them bouncing around in there. Now that is a once in a lifetime experience. I was looking on ebay to find a fetal Doppler… I had a ‘bebe sounds’ but its piece of made in china junk. I honestly do not remember hearing the heart beats last week… maybe I was too dazed from her telling me there were TWO.

I may have spoken too soon about feeling GREAT… because it really hit me yesterday. I guess there is this think called ‘round ligament pain’ well… let me tell you. It is COMPLETELY HORRIBLE! I’ve never had this before so I don’t know if this is more common with twin pregnancies or if it just depends on the mom. Mine is apparently so extreme because my muscles are stretching faster and further. It feels like I just ran 20 miles, did 10,000 side sit-ups and pulled and strained every muscle in my abdomen. It’s really really grand! I laid on the couch most of the afternoon and this morning I felt slightly better but now my entire back, neck, stomach is tender to the touch. I guess all those extra hormones that are making my muscles relax are doing their job. Because I really over did it. This may have happened anyway… but I don’t think the sweeping and mopping the entire downstairs on Sunday helped. I guess I REALLY need to slow down. I had Grayson at 38 weeks no complications, Vance was born at 36 ½ weeks, Gavin tried to come at 23 weeks and I was on bedrest with daily contractions until he was born at 38 weeks, I had contractions starting at 19 weeks with Ozzie but they only made minor changes in my cervix so I wasn’t on bedrest. I really need to make sure I don’t push my body too far and make these babies come early. I have only the slightest idea of how much different this pregnancy will be. It’s already very different… I can feel the extra hormones and the obvious fast expansion of my belly… but that is NOTHING compared to how it’s going to be in a few months. OH MY! Now don’t get me wrong… I LOVE LOVE LOVE being pregnant. It’s is one of the most amazing privileges in the world and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. And honestly I’ve enjoyed everyone of my pregnancies and deliveries and I’m sure this will be no different in that respect but I think I need to brace myself for slowing down and not expecting too much of my body besides nurturing these babies.

So… I’m going back to the heating pad and sipping water while I watch the boys play until dad gets home and its bed time.

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  1. I had that pain with my third and my midwife suggested a belly belt and it helped amazingly. I gained 45 pounds with him which was my biggest pregnancy. I lent it to my friend who just had twin girls and she loved it. You can get them at stores like Motherhood for a good price. I've been praying for you!

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  2. I had that while pregnant with Riley & my midwife hooked me up with a belly bra (had a built in support belt thing). I had to go to a spcialist she suggested, and insurance paid for the garment. It helped a ton. That *is* an awful pain. I feel for ya, B!

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  3. just thought i'd let you know that with our last pregnancy i rented a doppler from www.heartbeatsathome.com. it worked REALLY well and we loved being able to listen whenever we wanted. they're a neat company the pray for each person that is using their monitors and if you have specific requests you can let them know. i HIGHLY recommend them :) in case you wanted to know ;) ha ha.

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  4. Take it easy... Don't push yourself too hard! (HA HA) I'm sure that's difficult to actually do! I think you should also call on the hubby for a back rub!!

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  5. Yup - had that ligament issue with Eve and Judah, but not Eliza. It is horrible - I would bet that the belly belt thing would really work. I used the support belt thingy :) for my varicostic vein during my pregnancy with Eliza. I sincerely hope you do not experience that. I couldn't even walk I was in such agony. But that belt really helped a lot.
    I'm hoping, and will pray, that you fly through this pregnancy with ease. That it is the most wonderful experience of your life!

    -Andrea

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  6. I had it too, but I'm sure it's way worse with two! With that preggo history, YES take it easy woman. You'll have to save the jazzercise for October.

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  7. I love hearing you talk about how much you love being pregnant, even when its difficult! Yes, heating pads are where its at! Also, someone else mentioned getting a support band thing. I have a really great one that you're more than welcome to try out...but I'll need it back since I myself am trying to get pregnant! If you'd like to try it, e-mail me and I'll give it to Shelly to give to you. If it works for you, I got it at Babies R Us for maybe $30?
    Kate
    mrs_kateboard@hotmail.com

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  8. PS...don't you think insurance should cover a maid during pregnancy?! : )

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  9. I used a support band for my 3rd also. I had muscle seperation and couldn't hold much in without pain. You should see my cute belly now. Not! I know the feeling. I retained so much fluid with him also that I gained over 60 lbs. Yikes!! Seriously take it easy. As easy as you can with 4 little guys. :)

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  10. I had that ligament pain too. Not fun. I can't imagine what it feels like with twins.
    Take it easy! Do NOT over work yourself. Have your boys pamper you. :)

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  11. When I was pregnant with twins I didn't have 4 other little ones to care for. You're a super-hero.

    Let those boys pamper their mama.

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  12. Take it easy, girl! Prop your heels up :)

    Oh, and you realize you'll have to be changing this blog's name, right? How exciting!

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  13. Delurking to tell you, Congratulations! I have always wanted twins, so I am going to live vicariously through your blog the next 8 months!

    Also, I will pray for you to take it easy and let your body do its thing.

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  14. You really should take it easy. A twin pregnancy is a doulble whammy of hormones and all that come with it.
    Take care of yourself!

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  15. Hope you have better days than not with the morning sickness. No fun.
    But yes, all pregnancy troubles/pains are totally worth it like you said!

    Please don't over do it! You need to enlist someone to sweep & mop for you at least!

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  16. I'm not going to give you advice like everyone else did, but you can expect me to appear sometime soon at your back door to mop your tile. . . :-)
    Oh, and maybe, just maybe, fold some laundry (since I have a sick obsession with it!)

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  17. Brittany,

    Thanks so much for adding me to your "Boy Mama Bloggers" blogroll. I just had to say that your pregnancy is so exciting! I would absolutely love to have identical twins - what an incredible blessing! I am excited to get hearing all about this adventure. Take care!

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Brittany