We're officially half way! Kevin and I went alone to another ultrasound today. The first thing Kevin said was, "We don't want to know the genders!" I said I did. She said she'd print them out and seal them to let us argue about it later. But alas, neither baby would cooperate and share anything. They were both breech and one weighs 11 ounces, the other 10 ounces. They measured really close together and were just so much fun to watch! They actually were kicking and boxing at each other through the separating membrane. I even got a picture of the membrane. (Click here to see the photos.)
August 3, 2002: Twenty Weeks, Two Days
I'm feeling pretty miserable in the heat. So I don't go out in the middle of the day. We did manage to go to the mall to return some things and walk for a bit with Lilah and Isaac. We ran in to someone we know and Kevin told her about the twins. Her response was negative sounding and I couldn't help myself as I retorted, "Most people simply say congratulations." I tried to smile, but it was difficult.
My back and pubic bone are already hurting. That's rather sad to think about. Kevin has been rubbing some lotion on my belly, not for stretch marks but for itching. *scratch*
August 4, 2002: Twenty Weeks, Three Days
Am I nesting? I have these urges to clean the house. Today I completely cleaned the one library up and that even went to the closets and cabinets. I did about 10 loads of laundry (and I still have more to do). I just know that once both babies get here I'll have to really have a schedule down pat for me. This will allow me the flexibility to meet the demands of two babies. I have a picture of me sitting on a couch for two or three months doing nothing but eating and breastfeeding. I suppose I'll have to sleep with my head on the pillow of the couch only getting privileges for bathroom breaks. How will I read and nurse if I nurse two babies? Will I do nothing but watch television? Ah, the concerns of new mothers-to-be...
August 5, 2002: Twenty Weeks, Four Days
At a birth I see the laboring woman in a different light. I too will walk this path in a few short months. Her midwife keeps us updated on the progress of twins in the room next door. I have to admit to being fascinated!
There are days I'm confident in my ability to parent twins. And then there are the other days where I wonder what I've gotten myself into. I've just got to remember to accept as much help as I can and that's a hard lesson for me to learn.
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