36 week ultrasound

We had our last ultrasound today. I asked if it was possible to get a earlier induction date but they said "no." I'm going to ask my OB tomorrow as I am soooo ready. We found out today that Baby A is 5.13 pounds and Baby B is 6.6 pounds. We were surprised to hear that but also know that ultrasounds can be off plus or minus so we'll see. Every ultrasound we have had has been great and the girls have done so well, their poor mommy is suffering but I know it will be all worth it. I'm hoping by sunday I will go into labor, the weight on my body has made me fairly handicapped. At this point my mom is helping me dress and makes me food. The next post should be my birth story, can't wait.

our first early labor sign

saturday around 3am, I woke up to contractions being 4 minutes apart. after an hour of counting, I called the oncall doctor and she told me to go into labor and delivery. They monitored me for a few hours but sent me home as my cervix was still closed. We really thought the girls were going to come within the next day. The pain of the contractions were nothing like the usual braxton hicks but I guess they aren't ready to meet everyone yet. I have gotten other signs that labor is not too far away so hopefully by the end of the week we will have them home. I'll keep you updated.

Our nursery (so far)

Here's what we have done with the nursery. We still need to add some frames and window treatments. Today I'm having one of those days where I feel the girls will be coming soon. We'll see.

maternity shots

Here are a few shots that Anthony and I took the day before bedrest started. It was raining that day and our photographer suggested in door pictures but I really wanted outdoor so I had a little faith and went for it. All of a sudden 10 minutes into the pictures, it stopped raining and a beautiful circle of blue skys came out right where we were.

32 week ultrasound

We went in today for the ultrasound. Both Cadence and Isabella are weighing around 4 pounds each and both are head down. Hopefully that means we can try for a natural delivery. Pictures are a little hard to get at this point, they are very smashed in there so I only have a good picture of Baby A. 3.5 weeks more until our 36 week goal so I'm hanging in there and counting down everyday.

Bedrest has started 32 weeks

I guess I was expecting this but when it actually happens, you have no idea how you are going to react. I went into my OB 32 week appointment and I asked her to check my cervix just in case since it's been 4 weeks. She checked and said it was closed but that Baby A is sitting directly on it and putting too much pressure on it. My OB told me she wants me to stop working and put my feet up. I called her later on that day to clarify what that meant. Basically I can only eat and shower, other then that I will be laying down. The goal is to make it another 4 weeks, I will have another ultrasound on wednesday so I can see where the baby is actually lying.

c-section date

My c-section date has been scheduled for July 7th at 12:30. So that would make me 38 weeks and 1 day. Let's hope Cadence and Isabella want to stay in that long. 90% of twin pregnancies are born prior to 36 weeks so we'll see....