Category: Janet

OB appointment March 23I had my OB appointment on March 23, and I am officially off work- doctor's orders. I now have weekly OB appointments, and lab tests (blood and urine) to monitor kidney and liver function and protein in my urine. I also have to take my BP 3-4 times a day (this is my new full time job). There is a very good possibility I will start BP meds this week. 

I weighed 188 pounds at my appointment, which is the same as two weeks ago, but no one seemed concerned about it (and I definitely know my belly is growing!).  

The Doctor performed a cervical examination and determined my cervix was tilted towards the back and appropriate 2 cm long and maybe a tight 1 cm dilated. This is a positive change and does not indicate preterm labour. She said the cervix is like an accordion and can frequently change length. 
The ultrasound showed the boy babe practice breathing and the girl babe was facing my spine head down with her chin tucked in- the perfect birthing position.  She's on it! 

I still feel good and there is lots of movement from the babes.  

Kyle and I had a productive weekend clearing out the garage and purging the house. It feels good to get rid of clutter 😀.
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I weighed in at 188 pounds.  My blood pressure continues to be a concern and I will continue to monitor it at home.  High blood pressure is very common with twins in the 3rd trimester.  I started to experience swelling in the calfs and feet and was recommended to see a compression sock expert (my shoes/boots did not fit- I was wearing sandals in this -20C weather).  I was fitted for a pair of (extremely) expensive thigh high socks, but my feets and legs showed immediate improvement. Apparently there can be significant future health complications if swelling is left untreated, so I am glad I went.  I am not able to put the socks on myself so Kyle has been helping me (they even gave us special gloves to get the socks on- it's quite funny!).  Kyle has been taking excellent care of me, the babes and the animals.

the OB told me I am handling the twins pregnancy really well.

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Appointment with the OB on February 23.  My heart rate was 56, I weighed 181 pounds, my blood sugar level was 5.2 according to my gestational diabetes test on February 13.  This means I do not have GD! Yea!! My blood pressure was measured at 136/82. This is a bit high and I need to monitor my BP at local pharmacies.

I saw both babies on the ultrasound, and both of their heads are down, sometime in the last 2 weeks boy baby did a somersault to join his sister head down.  I didn't even notice!  There is still time for the babes to change positions and rotate but eventually we want both babes to be head down, so this is a great start!!

My hips, glutes, ribs and SI joints are feeling MUCH better. I will sing Dr Patti Hort's (the chiropractor) praises!  Although chiropractory as a whole still weirds me out!!