Week 31 update

We have now embarked on our weekly Dr's visits which means the end is quickly approaching! I went yesterday for my 31 week appt. I saw both docs as usual and got the normal ultrasound to see how the girls were doing. Once again I almost passed out/got sick during the exam from the sheer weight of my uterus, so they had to roll me on my side for the rest of it. That is not a fun feeling!
It was a growth week this time around so they measured them to see how they were doing. Well folks, I now see why I am getting so uncomfortable and having a hard time sleeping. I already have over 7 pounds of baby in me! And that is just baby, not counting the fluid, placenta, etc. "A" was measuring at 3 pounds 7 ounces, moving all over the place, and still grinding head down on my cervix and bladder. "B" was 3 pounds and 10 ounces, also active, and transverse/breech- her feet are downward on "her side" but she is laying sideways at the top- AKA- my reason for breaking out the Zantac again to deal with the heartburn :). So these girls are feisty and growing like weeds! Woo Hoo!!!
My cervix had shortened some but Dr. Love wasn't concerned with that anymore since we are heading into the final stretch. All of my other tests came out great and I have already scheduled the 32 and 33 week appointments. I did ask what our game plan was from here and was a little shocked with his response...keep up the bedrest, niphedipine, and whatever you are doing to keep things looking this great! (I figured that was coming)...And, recent studies have shown that mono/di twins (AKA- the type of identicals we are having) do best if they are delivered between 35-36 weeks if things are still looking optimal. The closer you get to term the higher the chance for a spontaneous stillborn- we don't want to go there!!! So, you do the math.... Today I am 31 weeks and 3 days, and it's Dec. 1st.....
In the words of Annie's orphan friend- "Oh my goodness, OH MY GOODNESS!!!!" these wee ones will be making their grand entrance around the holidays which is only 4-5 weeks away! So we are kicking it into high gear to get ready for their arrival -nursery, van, car seats, clothes and bottles washed and ready, etc. Hopefully we can get some Christmas cheer worked in there somehow...;) I do LOVE a lit Christmas tree and holiday decorations!!! We still have pumpkins on the steps and sad looking mums, so we will see. It will be a quiet celebration for our family this year, but I am sure that this is the only year I will be saying that! I do want to make it special for Lucas though so we need to get rolling! Don't worry, I won't be doing much more than directing but once again Todd, is a busy man-But such a great hubby and daddy ;)

So here's to another 4-5 productive, restful, joyful weeks of baby cooking! :)