Thursday, December 26, 2013

Happy 36 Weeks, Pebbles and BamBam!!

So happy to report that yesterday was NOT babies' first Christmas! Instead, the kids are snug inside their warm and cozy cocoon. So this week, according to various sites, the babies are the size of a head of romaine lettuce???

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I guess I will go along with it, I like a good Cesar Salad! 

Not much going on here - the babies are just growing now, though a lot more slowly than a single baby would be. They are each adding about a quarter of a pound a week, and may have hit the 5 lbs mark since their last measurement. (Lord knows I am feeding them plenty!!)

This week is yet another where Baby Center compares the single baby to the twins:

Baby, fetus at 36 weeks - BabyCenter
Thank goodness they labeled "skin"!!
Twin babies, fetuses at 36 weeks - BabyCenter
Cozy!!!!
Yeah, that looks and feels about right!

We have another non stress test and biophysical today, and will continue to have these twice a week, then an appointment with the OB on Monday.  The scary thing about the non stress tests is if you fail, you immediately get admitted!! I had no idea that was the case until the nurse told me at this past appointment. So, not quite sure what to do and whether to bring my bag with me to these? I'm sure whatever I need, James can get for me, as the hospital is only 7 minutes from home. (Or 15 minutes if there is a long line at the McDonald's drive through...I am not making this up.) Anyhow, I am not worried, these amazing kids (who are not related to me, apparently) have passed each test with flying colors. 

We will keep everyone updated - if you do want to be on a text message or call list for labor updates, email me your contact information! Thanks!! 

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