Week 31

Eight weeks left!

I didn't gain any more weight this week, so I'm still at a hefty 42 pounds.  But just yesterday I was thinking that these babies are only about half the size I'd like them to be at birth, so trust me, I still have plenty of weight -- and size -- to gain.  It's strange to think that although I only have 8 of 39 weeks left in this pregnancy, the babies still have so much to grow!

There were two major improvements this week.  First, the orthopedic PA I visited on Thursday was able to give me a cortisone injection in my wrist that has helped tremendously with my carpal tunnel syndrome.  I still have a lot of numbness and tingling in my hand during the day, but the pain at night has gone away and for that I am incredibly grateful.

Second, I took my OB up on his offer of a prescription for Ambien.  It's considered extremely safe for pregnant women, but even so, I was hesitant until now.  But after about a month of terrible sleep, and a straight week of waking up at 2:00 each morning and not being able to go back to sleep, I finally caved.  Friday night I took it for the first time and it worked like a charm -- I woke up at 7 am, feeling more refreshed and rested than I have in ages.  I hope not to have to take it every night for the rest of this pregnancy, but it's great to have it in case I need it.

I also realized this week that I have quite a bit to do to move CC up to the "big sister" position before these twins get here.  I have to clear out our guest room (her new room), sell the current furniture, purchase new furniture for her, and buy her new "big girl" carseat.  I'd better get moving -- that's a lot to do in a short amount of time.

As for the twins, they are over 3.5 pounds each now, and their eyes are open and responding to light.  They can also react to loud noises (although I haven't noticed this -- and I didn't with CC either).  Their immune systems have started to develop to get them ready for life in the outside world.  Every system in their body is ready to go, with the exception of their lungs, which need a bit more cooking before they're mature.