Thirty Six Weeks! 3 days till delivery day!

Well everyone... we made it! Thirty six weeks! How awesome is that! Babies looked good at the appointment yesterday. A was practicing her breathing so much the tech was having a hard time getting her heartbeat! Which was 154 by the way. They measured her in at 5lb 3 ounces but can't be sure if that is correct because her head is locked so far down in my pelvis they could barely get a glimpse of her. The only issue with this is that I saw her hand on top of her head... not a great position to be pushed out in. I will talk with the people on Tuesday (or sooner) when I go in to have them and make sure this is ok. I don't want to dislocate her shoulder!

B measured in at 5lb 1 oz... and get this. SHE FLIPPED... AGAIN! Unbeliveable actually. They could not believe she flipped once let alone twice! They are ordering an ultrasound to check positions before we induce and make sure she hasn't done anything too crazy. She passed her BPP ultrasound with flying colors too and it looks like they will be born nice and healthy :)

We go in at 7am on Tuesday morning to get set up for delivery. They said it will probably take an hour to get that process started. Tom's mother has graciously offered to watch Abby for us and she will be coming up Monday mid day if all goes as planned. This is so nice... I won't have to be alone all day before we deliver! (Tom has to work) We probably won't be going to church tomorrow. I don't want to chance getting sick. I think Abby caught her recent virus from the nursery again. It's the only place we can think of where she might have gotten it. I would just rather be safe than sorry.

I'm going to deliver these babies vaginally but I think that I'm going to opt for the epidural just in case. There is a greater chance for an emergency c-section with this pregnancy and I don't want to miss the birth of one or both of my babies because I'm 'knocked out.' Of course this is purely my intention, anything can happen :)

But honestly I think that is about it. We are counting down the days and trying to stay busy so that the days don't draaaaaaaaaaag. Today will probably be the hardest for me because Tom has to work till 4. The rest of the weekend we should be busy thankfully.

Thanks for all of the prayers! God has answered so many prayers for us throughout this pregnancy and has watched over our little girls. We can't wait to meet them and share them all with you. Please continue to pray for a safe delivery and fat healthy babies!

We have a date!

Dr. H's nurse called me back yesterday morning and said that Dr. B had talked with Dr. H and he wants the babies delivered early next week if they haven't already come on their own! I chose Tuesday because Dr. H will be on call all that day and that night so depending on what I choose I have a pretty good chance of her being there to deliver my babies- something I really want since she delivered Abs and did such a great job last time!

Tomorrow I go in for an ultrasound at 10, then see Dr. B, then see Dr. H to discuss everything about the babies and Tuesday. I've been really struggling to decide whether I would like to do a c-section or vaginal birth with B being breech. There have been people on both sides of the spectrum that have strong opinions either way. I know that when it comes down to it the choice will be mine and mine alone... but it's still hard. I talked to one friend whom had a c-section and she said things perfectly. That no matter what I choose I will always wonder if the other was the right choice. I think I'm going to have to do my best to let some of the weight on the choice of HOW my girls are born go... the important thing is that they are here safe.

I had Abby naturally last time, without an epidural or anything. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done but also one of the most amazing things ever. I think this is the part of me that wants to try for a vaginal birth. Because I know what to expect (somewhat) and I remember how great it felt. The recovery for a c-section is longer but my friend said she was up walking that next day and that she really didn't feel too bad. That she was sore but able to get around ok. Hmmm..... sometimes I wish I didn't have the choice. Perhaps I'll get lucky and little stinker baby B will be facing the right direction. They would check her again on Tuesday before they did anything too... so we have 2 potential shots of not having to choose.

Right now I'm in a strange nesting mode. I've never had a "that's it" date. The babies' nursery is pretty much ready and our bags are packed. Except for Abby's now that I think of it. Though if Tom's mom is able to come up and watch her that morning so we don't have to disturb her pattern too much that would be great. I'm still very curious to see how she reacts to all of this... it is going to be a big adjustment. Especially mom being gone for a few days. So pray that she is able to adjust without too much trauma. I have a few homework assignments that I reallllllly need to get done. It's just so hard to concentrate on them! Especially since they are writing assignments. Hopefully I can get them done. :)

So keep us in your prayers as we count down these last few days of the pregnancy. The journey has been long but the reward will be grand. I will update again after the appointment on Tuesday with more details. :)

Four Days

Well this will be a short update because I am expecting my friend Amanda to show up pretty soon. Abby just went down for a nap (kinda late) but by the time I got her from my mom it was almost three.

There isn't a TON to report but Dr H and I discussed B being breech. She said that she had only delivered 10 babies breech in her career. They just don't do it much anymore. In fact the situation I am in is the ONLY one they would think about doing a vaginal birth with a breech baby. If this was my first pregnancy I wouldn't get the choice, If A was head down they wouldn't... She said that she would be uncomfortable delivering B alone and that if I did choose to go vaginal she would have someone come to assist her. I am thankful for her honesty and for working to give me that choice. Most doctors if they are uncomfortable are unwilling to give the patient the choice.

She hadn't had a chance to talk to Dr. B yet about what he was thinking as far as scheduling a date. She was going to call him today and then get ahold of me. So far I haven't heard anything. Her impression is that he wanted to deliver between 35-37 weeks so there is a good chance that if the babies aren't here on their own by Friday we will schedule a time next week. I'm so ready. I told her that once we made it to 36 weeks I was ready. The babies wouldn't have to be in the NICU unless they were really struggling!!!

Friday we have a growth ultrasound and an appt with Dr. B... I'm sure I'll know more about what will happen in the next week by then. Of course the girls can still come on their own. Dr. H told me that she couldn't believe I was still pregnant. I replied "Me too..." But at least we are getting close!!! I'm so excited. I'm about 3.5 cm dilated now... good grief come on babies!!! Stubborn little buggers! :)

Ok, going to lay down a bit before Amanda gets here. So we are waiting for Friday!!!