How far along: 20 weeks, half way!!
Aversions: Had an issue with some broccoli earlier in the week, but I don't think I'm swearing off of it. It might have been a little over cooked that one time. Otherwise, still no aversions.
Cravings: Still none, chocolate doesn't count.
Bellybutton: A bit flatter. I can't even see it anymore without looking in a mirror.
Ultrasound 1: Had an ultrasound today and the babies look good. No measurements were taken today, so I don't have approximate weights for this week. But the babies were moving around a lot and were laying side by side with their heads together. We saw a lot of cute shots. Including a knee on the other's head at one point. Like I said, there was a lot of movement today!
Ultrasound 2: I also had my cervical length checked. The news here wasn't bad, but not as good as the previous two times. My cervix is shorter and is close to 2 cm. Normal should be between 2-4 cm. Previously I have been around 3 cm. So this is a bit of a concern, especially given my history. So I am going back next week for another cervical length check. Based on our conversation today with the doctor, it's too early to talk about a cervical cerclage (in basic terms, they "tie-up" the cervix surgically), but he said if it gets down to 18-15 mm then we would probably have to do it. This makes me nervous, but hopefully things will work out since I'm being watched so carefully.
Appointment: Have one tomorrow and I'm sure we'll discuss the results of today's ultrasound.
Movement: I'm starting to feel a lot more movement and recognize it. I realized today that I probably felt Zachary moving a lot more than I realized. I'm feeling the little bubble sensation and possibly even more. I like feeling them, it's a bit of reassurance that they are still doing well.
Leg Cramps: Had another one this past Saturday morning. This is on my list to discuss with the doctor tomorrow. Even when I don't have leg cramps I have a hard time sleeping if I feel any tenseness in my legs.
Sleeping: Some nights are better than others. The leg cramps don't help nor the potential threat of them. I still get up frequently during the night, but I'm getting used to that.
Notable this week: I think the recognition of movement has been the biggest positive thing for me. The scariest thing is the shortening of my cervix; hopefully there will be no change next week.
Thanks so much, once again, for all the prayers. I can't tell you how much it means to me that so many people are praying for us. Thanks!!
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ReplyDeleteIs your husband or a friend making all your appointments?
You probably are already doing this but:
1. Keep a notebook to list questions between appointments and also write notes during appointments
2. Take your blood pressure between appointments at CVS- twin pregnancies are high risk for preeclampsia- I had that with my last baby
I've really started to look forward to your weekly pregnancy updates. I might be far away but I think about you often and am keeping my fingers crossed that everything continues to go well. So, keep the updates coming! :-)
ReplyDeleteMy husband tries to make as many as he can. I have been having so many that he doesn't come to all. But he came to both this week since we had some concerns after the first one. Funny thing is, I had a notebook for my second pregnancy for my questions, but I haven't really done it this time. I think being there every 1-2 weeks keeps so much in the front of my mind that I haven't really felt a need to have a notebook this time. There is one in my briefcase, just haven't used it yet. Good suggestion on the BP!! I have always had really good BP (today it was 122/70). In addition to having it done at my OB appointments (every two weeks) I also have it done at church once a month. Once a month we have coffee and doughnuts after Mass and the nursing ministry offers free BP screening, so I've been doing that. I should probably do it when I'm in the grocery or drug store too just to keep a close track on it. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteJulia! So glad to hear from you. Thanks for following along on my blog!! :) Hope you're doing well. I'll definitely be keeping the updates coming!! :)
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