30w2d

Considering I have gained forty pounds and am measuring around thirty six weeks, I feel pretty good. My upper, inner legs hurt now and my feet are swelling sometimes now as well, but otherwise, no new symptoms have appeared. I still go to the gym to lift light weights and to enjoy the pool.

My baby shower went well. My mom had texted and called everyone to confirm attendance since only two people actually RSVPed. There were about 35 in attendance and I had fun mingling with everyone. Of course, I could not resist making craft projects, which my family and C helped me create. Examples were a photo album of all my bump pics from nine weeks on (including a pic with each fruit/vegetable of the week), collage of ultrasound pics, fancy pic of milestones like first kick, and spray painting white bottles for the dining table centerpiece. The friend who offered her house surprised me with additional decorations and organized the set up while I was at home resting. She also made cookies as favors and recruited people to participate in a meal train. The other absent host made an appearance and helped with set up and distributing gifts. She also bought gifts as prizes for games- which I had said no to in advance! I quickly shut down the games and they only played two, but I was a bit peeved. Despite that it was a lovely day. 

The boys are presumably well. Their movements have become much less frequent and strong. So daily kick counts would not work for me as a tool to make sure they are ok. I can only hope it means they are squished in there. It is almost another week before I have another ultrasound. I guess I really cannot believe they will be ok until they are here. It hurts too much to be too excited. 

26w5d

I had an appointment two days ago at the MFM and things seem to be progressing well. Baby B is now larger than Baby A - 2 pounds 2 ounces and 2 pounds 1 ounce, respectively. A variance of only 2%. Heartbeats were at 138 bpm and 136 bpm. 

Baby B is still transverse facing my spine, though he is slightly diagonal - perhaps making his move toward birthing presentation? Baby A is breech, with his head right next to Baby B's feet. Poor thing, I would think that would suck sometimes! 

Cervix is still closed and is 3.4 cm. Weight gain at 35 pounds. Besides the waiting around, a fairly quick appointment. Nothing of concern right now to the doctor. Also, I passed the three hour glucose test! 

I am feeling pretty good physically, just more tired more quickly. Still going to the gym but taking it easy of course. 

I think some anxiety is creeping up. So much to do still. Our nursery has been painted and new floors are arriving Tuesday. C sanded the cribs and dresser and nightstand. Next weekend he will paint the cribs and possibly assemble them. Then hopefully we can start organizing all the baby stuff that is strewn everywhere. 

We have even more items here now because I had a surprise work baby shower the other day. It was very touching how much effort people put into the event. The decorations were beautiful and there was plenty of food and cake. I received tons of clothes, mostly for six months and beyond, and everyone pitched in to give me a very generous gift card. 

My other baby shower is in three weeks and nothing has been done yet. Only one of the two girls helping me to host is participating in a shopping trip for supplies and helping to plan, which is fine, but the other girl should not had bothered to offer to host if she was just going to flake out later. I honestly have too much else to do with our house to worry about this shower. It is a pool party and really I just want people to show up, have fun, and eat. Usually I obsess about making crafts and tablescapes but this time I am too tired and busy to care. The other annoyance is no one has RSVPed. They are supposed to do so with my mother and people either have told C and me they are coming or have not said anything. So, trying to figure out how to remind people to do this without involving me.