Less than 2 days to go

Babies are almost here, I can't wait! I had a sono on Friday & girls look great. Even Pieces (baby A) has grown a good amount. She measured at approx 3lbs, 5 oz & Bits (baby B) measured at 3lbs, 14oz. My Perinatologist would like to proceed with delivery Tuesday given Pieces weight tends that have been low even though it seems she is growing better. Also, since they are getting bigger, the risks related to umbilical cord entanglement are still present.

We had a couple eventful moments while on the monitor this past Friday night & Saturday morning but all is fine. Friday night, they kept having decel's in heartrate, so much so that they had to call the doctor. Initially she said to keep me on all night, but they stabilized after 2 1/2 hours so I as able to come off. If they wouldn't have stabilized, I would have likely been taken down to Labor & Delivery for monitoring & to start on magnesium just in case delivery was necessary. I gave Bryan a little scare when I called to let him know what was going on. Doc later said that it was probably due to their size now, it's hard for them to not rub up against or touch the cords since they are right in between them. Same thing on Sat morning only it was shorter, more like an hour & a half. I was also contracting more so they wanted to watch me & the girls. They have been great since which makes mommy happy. I got my 2 rounds (4 total since I've been here) of steroids for their lung development Fri & Sat. 

I go in for delivery at 9:30am Tuesday (c-section) & will stay for 4 nights. I will be 31 weeks, 2 days pregnant. In total I will have been in the hospital for 7 weeks, 5 days by the time I go home. Baring any complications or issues with my health, I'll go home Saturday-on our 6 year wedding anniversary :). My mom flies in on Wed night & I'm excited to spend more time with her & introduce her to her granddaughters. 

Weight loss/gain: 45 pounds, wow! I still have to make myself eat sometimes because it just doesn't feel like there is any room for food. I am supposed to eat 160 grams of protein/day which is crazy hard! 

Maternity clothes: Yes, I basically live in yoga pants & tanks/hoodies. I've had to send home some clothes because they're too small now :).

Symptoms: More discomfort than anything. It's harder to walk around now because I get winded easily & have to sit down & my belly is heavy. I used to walk around he hospital when I first go here but now I just walk a lap around the unit & sit or lay back down. I have to take a lot of bathroom breaks, like every time I stand up. 

Sex (of babies): Girls, girls, girls!

Sleep: With Ambien, pretty good. On my own, not so much. I don't nap as easily these days either, I  can usually sleep for an hour before having to get up to use the bathroom. 

Best moment this week: Last week-finding out that Pieces has grown. This week-just excited to finally meet them.

Movement: Oh yea! They typically move the most when on the monitor. Pieces is starting to be more active lately too, she's even moved up from her usual low laying place.

Food cravings: Bacon, French fries dipped in mayo, cheesy eggs & always peanut butter-lately with apple pieces. 

Belly button in/out: In.

How are the kiddos taking it: Brody has been really clingy to me lately, which is so sweet. He loves to hug & kiss me as well as my belly/the babies. Anika is so excited for them to be born & for me to come home. 

What I miss: Home & my family. But it's been worth it all & I'm in the homestretch!

What I'm looking forward to: Being home with my crew, meeting my girls.

What I'm nervous about: The girls weight, their health, my being able to stay strong having them stay in the NICU when I go home.