I’m 31ish weeks with a full 40 week belly. The girls are healthy, knock on wood. I am too, knock on wood. I’ve had some contraction issues which resulted in steroid shots for their lungs/brains just in case but for today all signs point to us continuing on and seeing how far they can make it on the inside.
Work is exhausting but it also occupies my mind which is good. Less time to worry.
Baby boy really understands about the babies. He kisses my stomach. He thinks he can hear them talking to him.
Everyone asks if twin pregnancy is different. Two kicking is the same as one kicking hands and then feet. The main things I’ve noticed is you basically have a 3 month long month 9 in terms of size. I’m just to points of misery sooner with them (eg cant sleep on bed and only can in recliner). And I’ve been more tired. Otherwise my symptoms are the same as with baby boy. Heartburn, ligament pain, nose bleeds, some ankle swelling, etc.
I can feel the prayers and support as I make it these last few weeks and try to prepare myself mentally for TWO newborns.
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Photo credit to a dear embryo adoption friend/mama Jessica
