I'm just over 32 weeks pregnant with twins. Things have been going well - very well, in fact. I didn't develop gestational diabetes - there's always a high risk of that when pregnant with twins, both babies are growing very well and even measuring bigger than average, and I feel pretty darn good.
This has been a pretty good pregnancy aside from swelling, pain in my joints (particularly my wrists and hips), some spd (symphysis pubis dysfunction = severe pelvic pain) and some sinus congestion. Fatigue is a bit of an issue, but I've been told its just mother nature's way of preparing for sleepless nights once the babies arrive.
The biggest issue and scare has been and continues to be the health of the babies. One of the babies appears to have only one functioning kidney. So far we've been very lucky because overall kidney function has remained normal and there has been no need for medical intervention (i.e. in-utero surgery or delivering the babies early). We'll only really know how bad it is and what needs to be done after the babies are born. In the meantime, they are both thriving - kicking up a storm and letting me know they are happily playing in their mommy's belly.
Being 32 weeks pregnant means that there are 8 weeks to go to my official due date (November 3rd, 2008). However, my doctor repeatedly reminds me that she will not allow this pregnancy to go past 38.5 weeks, which would bring us to October 24, 2008. Although a full gestational period is 40 weeks, babies reach full-term and are fully developed by 37 weeks. So my goal is to try to keep these little monkeys inside and growing until at least 37 weeks, which would be October 14, 2008. That's less than five weeks away. Things are getting very exciting!
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Wow, way to go. I'm so glad to finally hear an update. All the pains now are worth it. Linz was born at 35 weeks, technology is amazing.
I'm sending good vibes over to your babies, it's a great thing that they can monitor it and prepare for things. Here's to a restful next 8 weeks.
Anna, that's wonderful! I'm so glad things are going well. Hopefully the one functioning kidney baby will be fine, even after birth and on into life. They really are a redundant organ, so if that one keeps on working, the wee one won't have any problems.
I'm glad you finally posted something. I was beginning to wonder if all was okay. Take care and get lots of rest - if you can! Cuz your hands will be full soon enough - with lots to love, lots of joy and lots of work.
Anna:
You know how happy we all are for you, given the trials and tribulations of the past.
No one deserves this more than you. They'll be beautiful babies, no doubt.
Best of all, they'll be Scorpios! Just make sure your doc doesn't move the birthdate up to Oct. 23!
And I assume you'll name them after me.
One can be named Warren, the other Wendy. Or it could be Warren and Winston or Wendy and Wynona!
Or, maybe not.
Big gentle hugs, girl. Can I feel them kick?
just me - Thanks for the good vibes. I'll take whatever help I can get in any form!
ponygirl - Thank you for visiting and posting. :)
I had a rough time with the news of the kidney initially when there were a lot more unknowns. Since going through a few more follow-up appointments and getting the good news that overall kidney function is still normal I've been feeling much better about it.
By the way - rest is no longer an option.
WW - You nearly made me cry with your touching words.
Hmm, what about Waldo and Wanda?
And yes, you would definitely feel them kick if you hugged me.
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