30 Weeks!

Today's appointment was VERY exciting! Joan (my mom-in-law) got to join us. Babies are still doing well. I was concerned because I felt like the baby boy was crazy and kicked nonstop and the baby girl rarely kicked. Well as it turns out, she's head up but totally bent in half so her legs are in front of her face (we're getting that girl into gymnastics!) and baby boy is head down with his sister sitting on his face... so basically all four little feet are in the same area of my belly. So it's really both of them kicking all in one spot. Hence the craziness I feel. I finally got the opportunity to be on the 3-D ultrasound machine but of course the babies didn't cooperate. As mentioned before, baby girl has her legs in front of her face so we could catch glimpses but nothing great, and since she's sitting on baby boy's face, we couldn't see him either. Oh well! I guess we'll just have to wait to see them in August!

And that's my next exciting news... we set our C-Section date! Dr. Adam said the 6th or 7th of August worked best for her. So August 7th it is (for now at least). I'm slightly disappointed... just one more day and their birthday could have been 08-08-08... Sam doesn't get what the big deal is but I'm just a little sad about it! Not to mention the fact that 8 is my favorite number! And my birthday is 08-18-82! Lots of 8's you see... oh well... I also prefer even numbers (yes I know I'm crazy) so we're going to see if a good time opens up on the 6th as it gets closer & we might switch it. But for now, August 7th at 6:30 a.m. (yes, Sam, A.M.) will be it!

I almost forgot to mention... after all of the worry with the baby girl, she is now BIGGER than her brother! She is 3 lbs. 1 oz. & he is 2 lbs. 14 oz.

I can't believe they'll be here in 6 1/2 more weeks! So crazy! I hope we all can hang in there that long! I have to start taking crappy medicine to slow my contractions. It'll make me all shaky & light headed, so that doesn't sound too fun. Oh well... it's more fun than having babies in the NICU I guess!

Sorry for the long update... I'm just so excited! Am I ready for them to be here? Um, no.... but maybe by August 7th I will be???

Here are the new belly shots. Keep in mind that I pick the best ones that don't make me look too "pregnant pig" like... I really am huge! See how I grow! 16 weeks, 20 weeks, 24 weeks, 30 weeks:

Comments

Bertie said…
That is so exciting! I'm so glad to hear both babies are doing well and that sister now has a head start on baby brother:) She'll need it for when she gets out of the womb!
2:20 PM
Anonymous said…
Yeah! It's on my calendar...in pencil though, just incase you get it moved to an even numbered date. :) I am just so excited for you and I cannot wait to meet these two!! I'm ready for my night shifts. :) Sorry about earlier (Kylie's LOUD meltdown) I will call you back when things are quieter around here. :) Love ya!
3:47 PM
Krissee said…
Congratulations on your good news! Sorry this is the first time I've left a comment but I've been reading your blog for a while, I found it through Jamie's blog. We are having b/g twins too and its been interesting reading about yours. I totally understand about the even dates. If I get pushed to August for an induction I'll be aiming for the even numbers myself. I'll be 32 weeks Thursday. Glad you had a good appt. today!
8:12 PM
Anonymous said…
You look so cute! I can't believe how many of my friends are pregnant but you're special because of the whole twin thing! And by the way, I was WAY bigger than you and I only had one baby! You look amazing!
9:59 PM
joel and laura michelle said…
what a great happy update :) we are so thrilled for your soon to be family of 4! you look amazing!!
6:22 AM
Rachelle said…
wow, your tummy is BIG! :) daphne's original due date was the 7th! but she came on aug. 8th. wait a day and they can have the same birthday!

so exciting your c-section is scheduled!
10:06 AM
Our Family said…
Lish, I can't believe there are two in there... you look fabulous! Congrats on scheduling the date! Don't feel too bad about missing out on the 8/8/08 cuz by the time August comes you'll be wishing you could have delivered them a month ago! lol. You'll be ready, hang in there!
1:22 PM
Anonymous said…
You look BEAUTIFUL & tan! :)
3:25 PM
Krystal said…
I'm impressed, Alisha! From the looks of the picture, your belly doesn't even have stretch marks! Did you use a certain type of cream, or are you just lucky?
12:08 PM
Robin and Stephenie said…
You look so good! I can't wait for you to have your little ones home with you. I am glad that you all are doing so well
5:01 PM
Ally said…
You look amazing! I was much bigger than you are and I only had one baby in there. Seriously! Keep up the good work there mommy! As always we pray for you and the babies. Good luck with your medication. Love, Allyson
5:19 PM
Darbee said…
You look amazing, Alisha! I'm a little jealous that you get to have those babies a little early... my babies all tend to come a little LATE! That's so exciting, though! Good Luck with everything! You will do GREAT!
9:24 AM
Craner Family said…
Alisha-I'm very excited for you. Everyone in my little family has birthdays that are a multiple of 3. (you can understand my obsession with numbers, right?!?!) and I was DETERMINED to have Zac on a day that was a multiple of 3...and I got it! wahoo.
7:03 PM
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