In the vast sea of pregnancy symptoms, I have been truly lucky so far. I am not saying it has been super easy, but it hasn't been that bad. Considering, I'm carrying twins...I cannot help but think that this fact is a miracle. I've heard other women throw up, have feet that swell beyond recognition, and I even knew a girl who couldn't swallow her own saliva. She just carried a spit cup all day. Sure, I was queasy in the beginning. Quite queasy, in fact. And exhausted. But I made it through. I even did a show. I gagged at some smells, but never got sick. Mostly pork products. I had to wear a bandanna with a dryer sheet in it once when I smelled pork...I looked like a bandit, but I was smelling Morning Fresh. Now that I am 17 and 1/2 weeks, the nasty part of the first trimester is long over and the "honeymoon" phase of the 2nd semester is in full swing. I can eat meat again. Just not in large quantities. I even ate bacon, but so far that is all the pork product I can handle. My biggest symptom now is insomnia. I am wide awake quite a bit of the night. I think I sleep for about 3 hours, wake up for 2, sleep for 2, then I'm fitful until I rise. The doctor says it's hormones. I think it is that mixed with anxiety. My mind races and I have crazy dreams. I can never seem to get comfortable. For some reason, I'm getting used to it. I don't like it, but alas, it is what it is.
I am becoming increasingly freaked out by the fact that there are, including mine, three heartbeats in my body. Seriously, that is hard to wrap my mind around....three!!! I have been feeling the little twosome for about 2 weeks now. Not constantly, but every once in a while. I have the little tickle-flutters from both "Left" (Frick, Baby A) and "Right" (Frack, Baby B.) Yesterday, "Right" gave me a solid kick and it surprised me. "Right" is closer the surface and is a little easier to feel.
I went to the doc yesterday and all was well. I'm gaining weight on schedule, but I am stunned that I haven't gained more. Amazing considering the amount I eat. It is important with twins, who have notoriously low birth weight, to eat a signifigant increase in calories. But, I'm eating healthy for the most part, which helps them grow appropriately and helps to prevent me from turning in to a house. Next appointment, I have a genetic ultrasound. This procedure is like a regular ultrasound, but WAY more detailed. It looks for defects in the hearts, brains, bone structures etc. and gets measurements and weights, etc. Plus, we can find out the sexes. Now, both Matt and I (more me than him) have gone back and forth on this question. Should we? I want your opinion, people. Chime in.
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at the time we needed to to really center ourselves in thr pregnancy with all that was going on but now i really wish we had waited and kept it a surprise. i think next time we'll do that.
i hate to tell you but the insomnia gets worse. at the end i was doing benedryl or wine (both reccomended by the midwife)...then again it wasn't exactly normal circumstances for me either sooo never mind.
time for a belly shot please.
Gennette,
I just found your blog. What a beautiful thing is happening to you. I've subscribed and will be following your progress faithfully and prayerfully.
Peace,
Pennsy
http://pennsyrunning.blogspot.com
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