21 Weeks

How Far Along: 21 weeks.  Our babies’ arms and legs are becoming more proportionate to their body, and their skin is getting less and less transparent.  Their white blood cells are developing as well.

Total Weight Gain: 151 lbs (so about 18lbs gained).  I didn't gain any weight from last week, so the doctor wasn't pleased.  But I've been eating alot, so I'm not sure why my weight didn't change.

Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants. Some of my regular tops still cover my belly, but mostly wear maternity tops now as well.

Sleep: Still waking up at 2am to take my medicine.

 

Best Worst Moment This Week: Again, I had a disappointing appointment with Dr. Paul.  Baby A is apparently funneling right up against the cerclage and my cervical length went from 35mm last week to 25mm this week.  Dr. Paul increased my dosage on my Indocin and gave me a handicap placard.  He stressed minimal walking and rest as much as possible.  I'm really surprised he didn't put me on bed rest, but he's probably trying to hold out as long as possible. 

 

During our Multiples class this week, we learned about the stages of labor, as well as the pros and cons to having the epidural.  We are definitely doing the epidural because if we have to have an emergency C-Section and if we chose not to do the epidural, the only option would be to put me under anthesthia.  Seems like a no-brainer to me.  

 

Movement:  I can finally feel some kicks! I grabbed Jared's hand so he could feel them as well.

 

Looking Forward To: We have our fourth Multiples Class on Tuesday and then my weekly appointment with Dr. Paul on Thursday.  I'm hoping for better news this week...