**Multiple Pregnancy Check-In 6/22**

[Squishy622]

Happy Monday! Sending support and good thoughts always to everyone who needs.

Weeks/Fruit/Team:

Symptoms:

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments:

Questions/Comments/Concerns:

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it.

[Squishy622]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 24+3 / footlong subs / mono-di girls

Symptoms: Insomnia, anxiety, RLP, foggy-headed, slow-moving, growth-spurting. But I know better than to complain because it's only just begun And this is still a walk in the park compared to the rough start I had to this pregnancy.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: This afternoon - biweekly TTTS check/growth scan. Tomorrow - MFM.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Posted my sibling question separately.

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it. My FIL is a composer and wrote all of the music for our ceremony. It was so beautiful.

[elvenqueen]

Thanks for the check in, Squishy622! And happy anniversary, years 7 wahoo!! Hope your scan goes well

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 32+2, Team Purple

Symptoms: Oh god the pelvic pain. Getting in and our of bed, or rolling over/adjusting in bed, is just the worst. I can hear clicking/crunching in my hips, and I can definitely feel the weight sitting on my pelvic bone. Indigestion, heart burn and reflux are gradually getting worse. Things be getting uncomfortable.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: My 32wk growth scan is this Thursday, and I can't wait to see how big they've gotten, what position they're in, and to finally get something booked in the way of c-section or induction. I feel like they've mostly stayed head down (and I'm hoping they're out of room or near it so they're locked down) because I still get so many feet in my ribs and poking out.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: None that I can think of at the moment.

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it. We had an autumn wedding and actually had really great weather. It was in a medieval hall, and we filled it with candles and fairy lights, so it was utterly magical when the sun went down.

[elvenqueen]

@feegan, I can't believe you've made it to 37 weeks -- and I mean that in absolutely the best way possible, because you've had a hell of a time for ages! Congrats for getting this far, and I hope you get some relief from all those horrendous "symptoms" soon. It needs to be time for you to meet your little ones! (And those wedding flowers are gorrrrgeous!!)

[nomnom]

Squishy622 I've had trouble sleeping too. Last night was the first night of good sleep I've gotten in a while.

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 26w2d, team purple. Lettuce, cabbage, or eggplant.

Symptoms: Occasional slight nausea and upper abdominal pain. I think it's a combination of gas and top baby running into things. Occasional back pain, probably from bottom baby running into things. I was tired of having both of those at the same time last night, so I asked the babies if they could just kick and punch at each other for a while.

Kind of unrelated to pregnancy, I strained or slightly sprained knee and ankle ligaments when I fell last week so I'm on crutches for a few days at least. Although I would have been less injured and I would have less need for crutches if I wasn't pregnant because my balance would be better. The pain was slowly getting worse or at least not getting better late last week before we figured out that I actually injured myself. Now it seems to be getting better, especially if I don't walk on it too much.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: I have a dentist appointment on Wednesday... Nothing for babies.

DH and I are driving to Wisconsin on Friday for our "baby shower" on Saturday. We are calling it a baby BBQ so that my uncles will scoff less, although they're still complaining. My mom will handle it. The name sounds a little inappropriate, but I think it's kind of funny.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: How late is too late to take a low-key vacation that's only a few hours away by car when pregnant with twins? I'm worried that if DH and I go to Door County when I'm about 30-31 weeks that I won't be able to wander around shops and wineries.

Then there's the usual worry of if they're growing enough since I'm not gaining as much weight as is recommended. They're probably fine because my belly is getting bigger and they keep kicking me. I'll just have to wait until the next growth scan next week. The next gap between ultrasounds is almost five weeks

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it. My absolute favorite thing was seeing DH waiting for me on the stage. He was so nervous! If you want something unique, it'd be the music. We had Michael Buble for DH, a song from Ever After for me, and Nightwish for our recessional. Perfectly fitting

[elvenqueen]

nomnom, My weight gain has been so unpredictable since the start of the 2nd tri. I can go 2-3 weeks staying put at one weight, then shoot up 4lbs the next week. I mentioned it to my midwife and she said it's really not a reliable way of telling what's going on on the inside as there are so many factors. And mine had definitely grown between weeks 24 and 28 when I'd only gained a little in one of those weeks. As for the travel, it's definitely a personal thing as everyone hits their wall at different stages. We had a little weekend babymoon at 20 weeks, and it was a lot of walking around experiencing the city, and I paid for it for a few days afterward, but I was still feeling good back then. I couldn't imagine trying it at 30-32 weeks, but that's my personal opinion.

[jetta83306]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 24w/ ears of corn/ Purple

Symptoms: morning gagging, heartburn, back pain

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: I have an MFM appt on July 1st and my glucose tolerance test on the 9th

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Just excited that today is V-Day!

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it. We had a wide range of music at our wedding. We sung my favorite hymn In Christ Alone, my cousin-in-law sung a The Face of Love by Jewel, and best of all, some guys that my husband used to be in a band with did an acoustic version of Livin' On a Prayer

[thesportsgal]

Squishy622, Thanks again and happy anniversary!!

@feegan, I'm totally with elvenqueen, on this one. It seems like just yesterday you were 32 weeks and look how far you've come! It's so awesome, even though I'm sure you want to punch everyone in the face.

nomnom, I will be 31 weeks this week and the pain has started. I definitely don't see any "wandering around" in my future. So I'm just not sure if you want to push it to 30-31 weeks. I'm sorry, just my .02

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 30W4D, I don't know the fruit. Every week should be a sub sandwich.

Symptoms: My legs are starting to hurt and I had a great week with no contractions but they seem to be starting up again. I hate taking the Procardia but that's what it's there for, right? They aren't painful but still anxiety inducing.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: None. We got pushed to every 3 weeks now! Which I know is great news, but TERRIFYING.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Contractions - worry when they're painful, right??

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it: We got married in the Dominican Republic and of course, my dreams of a beach wedding were shot on that day because it rained. But, I freaking loved my dress and I love my husband so that's what counts, right?

[schmella]

@feegan, I did kusudama flowers with comic book pages. Yours are beautiful!

[purplegaloshes]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 30 + 1, Cantaloupes, di/di team green

Symptoms: Holy wow--the wall has arrived. I had the first (and smaller) of my two major exams on Friday and I legitimately don't know how I made it through the day. I had fluid heartburn nonstop from 9am until after I went to bed that night (with no drugs at school to ease the pain) and got the worst dependent edema I've had so far. I've basically put myself on modified bedrest until Thursday when I have my second exam. This one is for 9 hours and it's all just sitting at a computer. I'm dreading it in a way I have not dreaded a thing in a long, long time. Back pain was so bad Sunday morning I got up at 4am, did some yoga on the bedroom floor, then finally gave up on sleeping and got up and studied until 7, then slept until 9. (sigh) I wish there was some way into kidding myself this was going to get better instead of work. BUT, I still feel like I need to "check my privilege" because @feegan is still pregnant and until she delivers I need to just sit quietly and stop whining.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: Seeing the OB today--going to ask her for a prescription for some TED hose for my test on Thursday. Growth US on Friday since I'm leaving town for 2 weeks for work/school on Sunday.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Same question as thesportsgal,re: contractions. As a FTM I'm terrified that I'm going to do something stupid and wait too long to recognize labor, especially with being out of town and away from DH for the next two weeks.

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it: I think my favorite thing was the location. We got married in Lake Tahoe, CA at a gorgeous private lakehouse and got absolutely perfect weather to boot. It was really special to share one of my all time favorite places with the people I love. We also wrote our own ceremony and vows and were married by a family friend who shares our anniversary but is 50 years ahead and we got tons of compliments on having the most lovely ceremony anyone had ever been to.

[purplegaloshes]

nomnom,I second thesportsgal on not waiting. I'm 30 weeks right now and feel like there's no way i'd be able to enjoy a weekend of walking around. I'm just bushed constantly--and I was an incredibly active person before. I've really slowed down in the last 4 or so weeks.

[nomnom]

@feegan, elvenqueen, thesportsgal, purplegaloshes, thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately our choice may be then or not at all. What is the latest you would recommend going on a low-key vacation? (FTM, obviously. I have no idea how tired and sore I'll be, though I know it varies by person.)

[purplegaloshes]

nomnom, I just checked and you're at 26 weeks. Based on how I've done over the past month, I'd give it a week and see how much you feel like your stamina has decreased. I think my "slowing down" has been fairly linear the past few weeks--it's just a matter of when you cross that threshold where things that used to sound fun now sound like a chore.

Maybe if 30 weeks is your only option, just come up with some plan B activities for if you're not feeling like lots of walking/standing. I think I would DEFINITELY enjoy any sort of getaway that involved laying by a pool or beach, spa time or even just relaxing in a nice resort or hotel and spending time with DH.

ETA:  Not quite sure why i felt the need to open my response by letting you know how far along you are...the internal monologue has apparently gone public.  I swear I get dumber with each passing day...

[snd1231]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 8w2d with tri/tri triplets/ strawberry or raspberry depending on what app/not sure of team yet.

Symptoms: Nausea all day everyday, migraines, soo tired.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: Just met with my MFM today! He is amazing and was soo informative and sweet to me. Triplets will be a rough pregnancy and a lot can go wrong but he thinks we should all be fine. U/S showed that all three are measuring real close together and have their own placentas which he was very happy about. Baby A was 8w2d, baby B was 8w1d and Baby C( the one that started out a week behind) is now 8w0d. All had heartbeats in the 160s. The MFM was very happy. I am off house rest but still can't do anything extraneous and he told me to not go back to work and still on pelvic rest. Oh and I don't go back for FOUR weeks! I seriously can't wrap my mind around that!

Questions/Comments/Concerns: He told me briefly what tri/tri triplets means but does anyone know how to put it in common terms because I don't quite understand.

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it.
I loved everybit of my wedding. I loved how personal it was. We had a lot of music sang by different people that were close to us and well as prayer with all our families. I seriously look back on that day and wouldn't change a thing.

[elvenqueen]

snd1231, If "tri/tri" is anything like "di/di", it means there are three babies that each have their own placentas and their own amniotic sacs. Di/di is short for di-chorionic (two placentas) di-amniotic (two sacs), so I'd be very surprised if there was a different meaning for triplets. I've always heard this is "best case scenario". It'd obviously be riskier if you'd had two babies and then one of them split, so that two were sharing a placenta, or even a sac (I guess that'd be di/tri or something like that?). I bet it gets crazy complicated at that point. Now is definitely the time for you to be taking it easy!

ETA: I say all that but I am slightly confused about how it's played out for you based on your siggy and the growth as you've explained it -- do they think one split or were there always three? Man oh man, and I thought twins was a mindfuck!!

[thesportsgal]

purplegaloshes, OMG I get dumber by the day as well. It probably doesn't help that I watch Real Housewives during my resting time....

[snd1231]

elvenqueen, Thank you so much for explaining. I think by this point of the appt I was just overwhelmed and like umm ok.. and nodding.. I think you are totally right because when he saw my u/s he said great there are three separate placentas. And as for how my triplets played out. My first u/s was at barely 5w and they only saw two sacs but then at my u/s at 6w they saw three sacs and three fetal poles but one was a lot smaller. They think the third baby fertilized later and was too small at the first u/s to be seen. Since then the small third baby has pretty much caught up to the other two and is now barely any smaller and the heartbeat is the same as the other two as well.

[nomnom]

purplegaloshes I can always use the reminder. For some reason I keep thinking I'm 20 weeks and some days.

[elvenqueen]

Jun 22, 2015 15:49:32 GMT -5 snd1231 said:

elvenqueen, Thank you so much for explaining. I think by this point of the appt I was just overwhelmed and like umm ok.. and nodding.. I think you are totally right because when he saw my u/s he said great there are three separate placentas. And as for how my triplets played out. My first u/s was at barely 5w and they only saw two sacs but then at my u/s at 6w they saw three sacs and three fetal poles but one was a lot smaller. They think the third baby fertilized later and was too small at the first u/s to be seen. Since then the small third baby has pretty much caught up to the other two and is now barely any smaller and the heartbeat is the same as the other two as well.

Right, that does all make sense then! And fantastic news too, really, as fewer risk factors means slightly less paranoia over the next several months!

[kcwalza]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 29w 1d

Symptoms: nothing too terrible at the moment- uncomfortable after sitting all day and tired in general.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: Had an ultrasound and OB apt today, babies are measuring 2lbs 8oz and 2lbs 10oz. Baby A is head down and baby b is transverse. I'm starting to have anxiety about what is to come these next 8 weeks... I feel like shit is about to get real! Also nervous about delivery, assuming baby A is still head down I can try for a vaginal delivery but I'm not sure if I want to. Am I wussing out if I opt for a csection regardless?

Questions/Comments/Concerns: see above

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it. I always wanted a winter wedding but logistically it didn't work out and we got married in April....it snowed

[kcwalza]

Squishy622, happy anniversary! That is so special that your FIL wrote all your music.

@feegan, those flowers are amazing! And 37 weeks...the end is in sight!

nomnom, I am going to my grandparents lake house for 4th of July weekend which is 3 hrs away, I'll be 31 weeks. But once I get there I won't be doing anything other than relaxing...I think I'm past the point of anything involving too much walking.

[sunnyb]

@feegan you have done great! Hang in there!! So soon

[beachy]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 35w4d/team purple

Symptoms: some mild swelling in my feet when I'm on them too long outside. Lots of pressure but no contractions.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: Had an NST and OB appt today. Babies looked great, and my vitals were perfect. Next NST is Thursday. 2 weeks from tomorrow is my c/s!!

Questions/Comments/Concerns: My OB told me today that I'm at the point where if he doesn't like my stats at any appt then he's not taking any chances; it will be game over and I'll be sent to the hospital. I remember stressing about PTL when I first found out it was twins, and it's crazy to be at this point!

QOTW (in honor of my 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it.
We had a funfetti wedding cake and people still talk about how amazing it was going on 5 years later!

[sunnyb]

beachy I can't believe how close you are to the end!! Can't wait to see them!!

[beachy]

Jun 22, 2015 20:27:55 GMT -5 sunnyb said:

beachy I can't believe how close you are to the end!! Can't wait to see them!!

I still can't believe you made it to the end!

[chiwifey]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 29w2d butternut squash team purple!

Symptoms: huge, exhausted, swelling feet and ankles, pelvic pain and pressure, BH contractions, and I just feel like I'm a whale when I move in general.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: My weekly NSTs, u/s, and bi weekly office visits start next week.

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Just a comment... Today I went out to Target and bought a gigantic night gown/shirt because I am huge and nothing fits me comfortably for lounging at nighttime. I was reading with DS in a leather chair in the playroom and he's potty trained/training... all of a sudden he says "I'm peeing!!" And sure enough he had peed all over both of us. He never has accidents so I was really shocked but the bad part is I started crying because my only comfy thing to wear had pee on it and I had to take it off. It is in the dryer now and I am putting it back on ASAP! I'm pathetic!

QOTW: My shoes and just the fact that it was such a huge party. We were pretty young and it was just a blast to have all of our friends and family dancing and celebrating so. So much fun!

[schmella]

Weeks/Fruit/Team: 18w4d, grapefruit?! Team Purple!

Symptoms: tired. cankles. feeling large.

AW/Ultrasounds/Upcoming Appointments: u/s last week went great! The kicking-in-the-head is mutual, so thats something. They were able to do some of the a/s but they were still so tiny (17w6d) that wehad to book the big appointment for 7/9. They blocked off 2 hours for my u/s- woah! Exciting stuff that happened in the last week: I hit my OOP max, so everything from this point on is FREE! I picked up my prenatals on Sunday and was totally confused when they didn't need a payment. Our genetic counselor said most m/c's happen 3-4 weeks post reduction, which was last Wednesday, so seeing them moving around was a huge relief!And I scored a double pack n play, double umbrella stroller, and carseat base at a multiples sale for $100!

Questions/Comments/Concerns: I just love this checkin. You ladies rock.

QOTW (in honor ofmy 7th anniversary today!): If you have had a wedding, tell us your favorite thing or something unique about it: We had the big wedding plannedand then 9 months before we cancelled everything and put together a very small, intimate wedding in 11 weeks because I just didn't want to wait! We had 40 people total, a friend officiated the wedding, and it was absolutely perfect. My sister and I made kusudama flowers out of comic book pages and autumn-colored paper: Pics of wrist corsages for the Moms and my bouquet

ETA: I'm supposed to sleep with my head elevated to prevent heartburn, my feet elevated because holy cankles, AND sleep on my side?! I already have a ridiculous amount of pillows involved, how am i even supposed to DO that?!

[sunnyb]

Jun 22, 2015 20:32:02 GMT -5 beachy said:

Jun 22, 2015 20:27:55 GMT -5 sunnyb said:

beachy I can't believe how close you are to the end!! Can't wait to see them!!

I still can't believe you made it to the end!

Me neither!!

[Squishy622]

Oooh I love reading about everyone's weddings! Thanks for the anniversary wishes, it was a great day. I surprised H by getting a babysitter and snagging us a dinner reservation at a restaurant we love. He surprised me by handing me a bag from a candy store and telling me he hoped I had a sweet anniversary. I was like "oh, chocolate, ok, yum.." but there was a blue Tiffany's bag inside the bigger bag - some beautiful earrings! He did well, especially since we usually stay low key and I wasn't expecting anything at all.

24w scan went great today too. The MFM said she had never seen this happen before, that all of the measurements they took for both babies made for exactly identical weights, 742 grams each (1 lb 9 oz). I know these are just averages and have a huge margin of error but I was still tickled by that, especially since discordance is the biggest sign of TTTS. Measuring right on track for now and in the 53rd %ile.

[Squishy622]

I'm super extra hormonal today but I just have to say that I'm really thankful to have you guys.

@feegan I have to echo everyone else, I know you must be so miserable right now but you have done an amazing job taking all of this physical and mental stress in stride. I hope you can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Wishing you sweet dreams of lotion baths in the meantime

elvenqueen Good luck at your scan this week, I bet it'll be a relief to have your delivery booked and a goal/end date in mind.

nomnom OUCH! I hope the crutches help you heal quickly. My doc banned me from any travel starting now (24 weeks) but it seems like docs vary so wildly with these things.

jetta83306 Congrats on v-day!!

thesportsgal I hope your 3 week wait goes by quickly! I agree with others that painful contractions are pretty obvious.

purplegaloshes Oy, you have so much on your plate. I'm glad you have one exam behind you, hope the next one goes well and is soon a distant memory as you move forward with your career and your pregnancy.

snd1231 So glad you had a great appointment. Hang in there with the m/s!

kcwalza Well since you asked, I absolutely don't think opting for a c-section is "wussing out." At all. I'm weighing this decision myself, purely because I am so terrified of the potential for a double whammy.

beachy You're getting so close! Hope things continue to go well.

chiwifey I would've cried too! Time to buy a couple backup shirts - any excuse to go back to Target, right?

schmella So happy to hear about your great appointment. I've hit my OOP max already too, I was so excited when I got my Diclegis refilled for free last week, that stuff is usually $$. Re: pillows, I haven't figured out the magic trick yet. I have 3 different kinds of pillows (borrowed from friends) and I don't use any because I get up to pee so damn much that re-nesting every time just isn't worth it. Let me know if you figure out the secret.