26 Week Update

Our newest pictures (from Week 24) are posted! It's so amazing how much detail you can really see, especially in the 4-D ones!

Our 26 week appointment went well. Both babies heart rates are good and so far there are no signs indicating any risk of preterm labor. They're about two pounds each now and are "going wild in there" as the doctor so technically put it. I'm measuring between 34 and 37 weeks already, which is completely normal, but I'm freaking out about how big that means I'm actually going to be. Oh well, as long as they're healthy I can deal with being a beached whale for a little while longer. Again I was reminded that I'm still suppose to be doing practically nothing (which I am). Dr. Lecea also checked my iron levels today because he thought I looked a little pale-that could also be because I'm sleeping soundly for about three hours every night! The babies seem to have fallen into more of a pattern as far as activity. They're pretty quiet at night (hopefully this continues once they're born :o) and pretty active during the day. Doc says that they are pretty low which is what is causing the constant pressure that I feel, but nothing to worry about.

We have another doctor appointment scheduled in a week and they'll probably continue at one week intervals from this point forward just so they can keep a close eye on all three of us. On Monday, April 21 I go for my Glucose Test (to rule out gestational diabetes-it's routine) and for a shot of Rhogam because I have A negative blood type.

Tomorrow is our first of two baby showers and I'm so excited! Our basement is getting close to finished so we can finally start moving stuff out of the jungle room and really get things set up and ready. It's very exciting to see everything coming together. I'll post pictures of their bedrooms as soon as they're somewhat complete. I'd like to have things ready to go (as much as possible) by the end of the month. I'm a bit of a planner so the sooner they're done, the more relaxed I'll be! :o)

I think that's it for now. I'll have another post (and maybe new pictures) up after next Friday. Have a SPECTACULAR weekend!