"Oh NOOO you DIDN'T!"
My momma taught me never to make fun of someone who is overweight. It's just not nice, right? Ok... what about a woman who is growing TWO humans inside of her? When is it EVER appropriate to call anyone, especially a hormonal pregnant woman, names? NEVER.
The last couple weeks, I have been called "Hey Fatso" and "Hey there Chubby" ... ironically by two overweight old men! What is their problem? Do they think b/c they are fat they have the right to call other people fat? My husband's jaw about hit the floor. It was all I could do not to flip them off or tell them all the things that were running through my mind.
Anyone reading this-- NO. I will not think it is funny if you randomly see me out and about and call me names. You'll get punched in the face. :D Ok, I'm done.
Who's Counting?
Tomorrow, I will be 32 weeks with Thing 1 and Thing 2. 35-36 weeks is average gestation for twin mommies. The babies should also be strong enough to not have to stay in the NICU. I've talked to several mothers of twins lately who said they went to full term. Holy moly. I can't think of that right now. Baby steps. Aiming for another 3 weeks to meet the 35 week mark. After that, we'll see.
Weight gain so far: 31.5lbs.
Total recommended weight gain for me: 40-60lbs.
"0". As of today, I'm not dilated. :)
I saw one of the midwives today. (Side note: This one has a 2.5year old and is also 30wks pregnant with boy/girl twins! Loved talking to her b/c she "gets it.")
Anyway, my belly is still measuring 41-42 weeks pregnant. But, they don't measure from side to side... just top to bottom. I have been growing out the sides.
(Don't judge how rough and tired I look!)
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| 31 weeks pregnant w/ twins... holding a "globe". |
Recent Questions
*Q: Are you going to use disposable diapers or cloth?
A: Both. The first few weeks, I will probably be healing from one area or another. I doubt I'll be shimmying up and down the basement stairs to wash a bunch of cloth diapers. However, I have purchased some cloth diapers and registered for some more so that I can at least do it part time once I'm back to doing laundry.
Here's the set that we just ordered. They are SUPER soft! I've gotten a lot of positive feedback from people who have used these or similar ones on their babies.
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| gogreendiapers.com |
*Q: I didn't watch the video you posted on Delayed Cord Clamping. Can you give me a quick summary of it?
A: Sure.
The first 8 minutes talk about ...
1) The importance of the amount of oxygen during his/her first minutes of life.
2) The importance /problems / possible solutions for babies with iron deficiency anemia.
The last 10 minutes talk about ...
* When a baby is born, up to 1/3 of his of her blood is still in the cord and placenta. If you allow at least 90 sec before cutting the cord, MUCH of the blood will go back into the baby. The cord which was big and pulsing, will now be smaller and flatter. This helps with both of the problems listed above.
* If you have time to watch this 18min video, I highly recommend it! If not, I would at least start at the 8:20 mark. It's very informative and sums up what I've been reading and discussing with my husband and midwives.
Q: Are you going to use a doula?
A: Possibly. We are still discussing that option. More on this topic later...
Q: How are you feeling?
A: Blessed. ;) ... (See previous post.)
Pics
We recently had our maternity pictures done by Ginny Stout at www.imagesbyginny.com . She does a GREAT job! Here are a few of the sneak peaks...
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