Wowza, I’ve made it to 32 weeks. Our chances of having two healthy girls increases every day!
I seriously can’t believe how large my stomach is — but I still weigh 20 lbs less than I did when I delivered Bo (add the two girls together and they weigh about as much as Bo did when he was born). I’ve carried this pregnancy totally differently than I carried Bo — much less weight is distributed. With Bo, I was large all over — fat, puffy face, Fred Flintstone feet, and just generally large all over. With this pregnancy, all of the weight seems to be in my stomach. The rest of my body looks pretty normal. If you just cut my stomach off, I’d still look pretty much like me – only very pale and old looking. Very strange. Hopefully that means that the weight will fall right off (ha!) and I’ll be back in my old clothes in no time.
I am going to try to breastfeed, so I know that will help some — but my poor stomach. With Bo I just had a few stretch marks around my belly button. I have not been so lucky this time. There may be a tummy-tuck in my future. I have always been opposed to plastic surgery — but we’ll see what this stomach looks like when all is said and done. I may have to change my tune.
Nanny Katie started yesterday and it is going well. I feel kind of silly paying her when both Mom and I are here — but I know that Bo needs to get use to her and they need to bond before the girls arrive. He is going to have enough transitions at that point without throwing everything at him at once. I’m working in our bedroom while she is here. Even though I have finals to grade and plenty of work to do it’s difficult to stay in here and do it when I hear my little munchkin running around. I don’t want to leave the bedroom even to fetch a drink or a snack because he is pretty clingy — so I feel slightly like a hostage. Definitely something I’m going to have to get use to! A transition for all of us.
I head back to the doctor on Thursday morning. Keep your fingers crossed for no change!
Congratulations on 32 weeks! The 4-week increments seem like such big milestones for some reason. You are doing great on the weight gain, I guess you're retaining a lot less water than last time. My mom had twins when I was 15 months old, she barely gained more than 20 pounds because she was running after me. (And she gained 35 with me.)
Sounds like you need a mini-fridge in there!
Jenny
Woo hoo on 32 weeks!! Hope your appointment goes well this week. Good luck reaching your next goal of 34 weeks!
Thanks for your comment on my HDYDI post today (this is LauraC from there…)
I think I am the only twin mom in the entire world who did not get stretch marks! It is just genetics.
Good luck with the delivery and newborns, 32 weeks is a huge milestone!
Wooohoooo…so glad the three of you have made it to 32 weeks!
Congrats on 32 weeks! You're doing great! I think the worry of twin weight gain is worse than the reality. You'll have no time to eat after they are here so any extra weight gain will fly off. I have a hard time keeping weight on!
Congratulations on making it to 32 weeks, that is great!
I am guessing the weight will come off quickly with 3 little ones to care for and nursing 2.
This pregnancy has been totally different for me too. I seem to be carrying lower, my feet are already swelling. I also noticed a few stretch marks on my hips and belly. I didn't get them until the end with LG and they went away. Hopefully these will go away too.
Every time I see a new post from you, I wonder if this will be the day the twins arrive, and then I hold my breath hoping they hold on a little longer.
Keep on chugging along; day by day.
I can understand that itch to get out of the room and play with Bo when he is just a few steps away. My husband tries to get me to sleep in on the weekends, but when I hear the kiddos I just can't.
Congrats on the 32 weeks–waiting to here the same for 33.
Happy 32 weeks!
My friend has to hide in her bedroom to work from home while the nanny takes care of the kids. She can't come out or the kids will never leave her alone. She tries to stock up on food and drinks ahead of time, but if she really needs something, she calls the nanny's cell phone and asks her to take the kids to the park or somewhere else out of the house.
32 weeks is a magic number! I delivered my twins at 33 weeks, small but healthy, still doing great at three years old.
I wish you the best in carrying those girlies as long as you can! It sounds like you're doing everything you can to make sure they get the best start in life.
Your little man id adorable!!!
Cute blog too.
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Congrats on 32 weeks!! Wishing you the best!