26 Weeks

 

How Far Along: 26 weeks.  Our babies’ eyes may open and blink now and retinas are beginning to form.  The air sacs of the lungs are taking shape this week as well. Even though the lungs are still growing, they still have to mature for the babies to be able to breath without help.

Total Weight Gain: 163 lbs (so about 30 lbs gained...yikes!).

Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants.  Very few of my non-maternity tops cover my belly, so pretty much in all maternity tops as well.

Sleep: Some positions are starting to get uncomfortable for me or the babies, so I end up rotating alot in my sleep. It's been sore to rotate in my sleep though, so I'm never really getting a "good" sleep. And I'm still waking up at 2am to take my medicine.

Best Worst Moment This Week: Well, first the good news -- Baby A was 2lbs and Baby B was 2lbs 3 oz -- so right on track!  And now the bad news....My cervical length went from 25-22, with a lot of funneling!  Baby A's fist was basically pushed up against the cerclage.  Clearly, he wants out now!  Dr. Paul is very concerned about this.  He put me on another medication - Procardia.  It's similar to the Indocin in that it reduces contractions, however it does not reduce my amniotic fluid like Indocin does.  He said that if things don't improve by next week, he will either a) insert a vaginal pessary to help relieve pelvic pressure or b) put me on HOSPITAL bed rest or c) BOTH!  He told me to have my hospital bag with me in preparation.  OMG!  This was devastating to hear!  I can't imagine being in the hospital for 10 weeks -- away from my husband, our house, our pets, my job...eating hospital food daily, and being bored out of my mind!!  Things have to improve this week!!  They just have to!

 

So in preparation for all of this, Jared and I kicked into high gear these past few days.  We ordered the babies' dresser with some of the gift cards from our baby shower and put it together.  It looks beautiful!   We then went ahead and ordered one of the cribs.  I can't imagine all that Jared is going to have to do on his own if I get put on hospital bed rest.  Ugh! This is so frustrating, but I know it's the best thing for the boys!

 

Movement: The boys are actively kicking -- mainly during the evening and early morning.

 

Looking Forward To:  We are having our second baby shower for our friends and coworkers this weekend!  Can't wait to see everyone!