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August 8, 2002:
Twenty One WeeksI've forgotten to mention that I am finally feeling more movement. Though it's still not as much movement as I've felt before at this point in pregnancy. It's just that huge placenta blocking the sensations. I definitely do not feel enough movement to have a typical multiple pregnancy complaint of feeling movement all over. I just feel a few kicks at the top and a few at the bottom.
August 11, 2002:
Twenty One Weeks, Three DaysHilary came home from camp and we took her, the other kids and some friends to pick peaches at a nearby orchard. We had a blast. It was so hot and I was so swollen. Kevin took a picture and I said, "Please tell me I don't look like that!" I just had a head on this horribly bloated body. Kevin assured me it was the photo. I still don't believe him. I do need to take some pictures.
August 12, 2002:
Twenty One Weeks, Four DaysKevin has a big job interview on Wednesday. His idea had been to get a job as Lilah started school, because all the kids would be gone. Little did he know! It still makes sense for him to get a job. He needs out of the house!
I had my bi-monthly massage and it felt great! I don't know how I made it through the first three pregnancies without it. It's relaxing and enjoyable, not to mention helps my aching hips and back.
August 13, 2002:
Twenty One Weeks, Five DaysI took the kids to dinner tonight to get them out of the house and leave Kevin alone for a bit. You wouldn't believe the looks you get going out obviously pregnant, with four kids in tow and no wedding ring! (My rings haven't fit for weeks!) And the funnier part is that these people don't know it's TWO babies.
Work is fine and I've started telling some people. Remember I work with a bunch of obstetricians and the majority are shocked when I tell them. One of the doctors who does IVF couldn't believe I didn't go through the clinic, how else would I get twins?
I talked to my friend April tonight. She's coming in next week to help me clean the house. I told her I've been cleaning already, but that there is still plenty to do. I just hate the thought of anyone cleaning my house. It's so dirty. I told her I was going to drag her out to play rather than let her clean. SHe told me she'd clean in the middle of the night. I said only if she used Kevin approved cleaning products. (April, Kevin says bleach is fine with him.) And the kids start school next week while she's here.
August 14, 2002:
Twenty One Weeks, Six DaysKevin thinks the interview went well. Now it's a waiting game.
Childbirth classes start tomorrow. I'm sort of excited, sort of not excited. The instructor is a long time business acquaintance and really said something hurtful. I haven't decided how to handle it yet.
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