Two Weeks

I realized that I never updated about my last OB appointment. Overall, it went very well. The new Dr that I met listened well, addressed my concerns, and compromised with me about things. The only negative was that she didn't introduce herself when she came in the room. It was just a woman in scrubs without a name tag and I was left wondering who it was for the first few minutes. I eventually assumed it was her, but the conversation probably would have gone a lot smoother had she introduced herself to me. 

She said it was my choice to not take the 3 hr glucose test. Even though I had been keeping track of my blood sugar levels for the past week, it wasn't the four times a day they were looking for. She wanted me to continue to take them for the following two weeks, four times and day, and two hours after meals instead of the one I had been doing. As long as my levels were fine (as she suspected they would be looking at where they had been for the prior week) I'd be done with it. If 50% or more were elevated, we would have to discuss things further. 

It's been going well overall. My levels have been great but I've also been super strict about what I've been eating. To be perfectly honest, I just want to be done with it. I hate doing it four times a day. I hate forcing myself to eat a bigger meal than I would otherwise because I know I won't be able to eat again for two hours. All of my numbers have been under 105 after meals and I had one high fasting number (102) because I had a milkshake the night before. They like to see you under 130 two hours after meals and under 100 fasting. 

I go back this Friday and hope I'll be done with it then.

Other than that, things have been going well. I'm 32 weeks pregnant already and can't believe how fast time is flying. The nursery is painted and the ceiling fan and light have been installed. I wanted W to paint the crib since we got it used and it didn't match the newly painted white dresser. It's been slow going and I'm so ready to see it all come together. I've been busy buying stuff for the walls and crafting tassels to string below the wall art. To be honest, I'm feeling super impatient but trying not to be a pain.

Instead I've started focusing on planning Lucy and Clara's second birthday party. I can't believe they're turning two. We are celebrating with a Sesame Street themed party and I'm trying to make some decorations and games. I'm hoping to make pom pom characters, a bow wreath, some utensil holders, centerpieces for flowers, a game or two, and some simple favors. I've started working on things but haven't made a ton of progress.  

I've been feeling pretty good overall. I'm not sleeping great because I'm up a lot to pee. I've also found that having a baby head down means a lot more pressure on the bladder. Even though I had two babies in my belly last time I feel like I have to pee more often this time and need is definitely more urgent at times. I get tired easily but still want to play and do things with the girls. It's been hard feeling like I'm not as great of a mom, but I'm doing the best job that I can and I don't hear them complaining, lol. We use the stroller a lot when we're out because I just can't carry them very far anymore. I'm already carrying a baby! 

We went for an elective ultrasound last weekend and the girls loved seeing the baby on the tv screen. Lucy was so excited the whole time while Clara bounced between being excited and eating grapes or playing with the window blinds. It was so fun to see baby girl. She spent a lot of time with her hands in front of her face but also smiled and grimaced a few times. That's another way being pregnant with only one baby is different. They really don't give you many ultrasounds. 

The other biggest difference I've noticed is the amount of movement. I think because the girls were so crammed in there I didn't feel as much. I feel so much crazy movement from this little girl. She kicks with both feet at the same time super hard, rolls all around, and get hiccups often. The movements just feel more exaggerated than last time. I'm also better able to tell what I'm feeling. 

Nursery Progress/Inspiration

We're definitely making progress on the nursery. This past week I went to the paint store and got paint to match the three shades of coral in the bed skirt in order to paint the dresser drawers. W is making progress with painting the drawers. 

The dresser we got off Craigslist. 

Inspiration for painting. 

Crib skirt

I also went Hobby Lobby after yoga for my first experience. I bought knobs for the dresser and 3 pieces of wall art.

Gold glass knobs

 I want to do a gallery wall, so will need more, but it's a start. I was only ably to buy 2 knobs because that's all they had, but I can order more online. There was a mirror I really liked but it wasn't on sale so I decided to wait. 

Wall art 

I received a fabric swatch and ordered 2 yards of the fabric. I probably bought too much, but better too much than too little since it wasn't easy to find. Im going to order a crib sheet and changing pad cover in this print as well. That's on back order until the end of August. 

Fabric

We're still unsure on what color to paint the wall. The room itself still needs a lot of work, but it's nice to be making decisions and moving forward with planning a room for our newest little girl. We managed to clean out the closet this weekend so that's huge progress as well.

The room with the contents of the closet being organized. It didn't normally look like this, it was only temporary. 

After the organizing. Now to pick a paint color....

25 Weeks

Our First Night Away

Last Saturday W and I left the girls overnight for the first time. They were with my inlaws while we went to a concert. I think W was more nervous about leaving them than me, but we all survived. 

The girls slept all night from 8-7 and spent most of the morning with their grandparents. W and I couldn't believe how quiet the house was in the morning when we woke up (much later than usual). It was extra quiet since my inlaws also took the dogs. 

The concert was fun. We were able to meet up with some friends there. In a sense it made me feel really old and pregnant because the crowd was definitely partying it up. I guess I haven't been around that many wasted people in a while. 

Leaving the girls is an important first step for us. It makes me feel more confident about bringing another baby into our family as I know the girls will be well taken care of during that process. 

We celebrated fathers day with my in laws at their lake house. Although it wasn't very nice weather we still took the girls on their first boat ride of the year. They loved the bumps, going fast, and honking the horn. Unfortunately W's present arrived a day late, but I still love the shirts I got him and the girls. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make anything for him with the girls since I've been working like crazy. I've already done 8 evaluations this month. A typical month I do 2-3. 

Life is busy these days, but also great! I've officially switched ob's, hired a doula, and am feeling more comfortable with things. We just got a crib yesterday so hopefully we'll start to make some nursery progress soon. I can't believe it's almost July! 

It's About Time

The girls have been napping in their cribs for at least a month now. At night though they were sleeping in our room. They would start the night in the pack and play but usually end up in our bed. 

The past few nights Clara has spent the whole night in the pack and play. One morning we even had to wake her up to eat with her sister. Lucy wasn't doing as well as her sister and usually ended up in our bed sooner. 

Last night we took the plunge. After they ate at 10:30 we put them down in their cribs. In the nursery. 

Lucy needed a paci replacement once early on. Clara slept the whole night without interruption. Lucy did get up at 3:30 to eat but went right back down in her crib after. 

I'm so proud of my girls!! It was great to have our bed back and I loved going into their room and seeing their smiling faces this morning. 

I always though after their first night in the cribs we'd be exhausted the next day. I'm happy to say we are fully rested and ready to enjoy our Sunday.