BOYS ARE HERE! Just a little late :)

WOW!

I haven't updated this blog in MONTHS!

Wonder why? Well the boys are here!!!! Here I was at 36 weeks getting my NST and 2 days later they made their entrance into the world!!!

Saturday morning- January 26th I woke up, had some toast and eggs and noticed something strange... I wasn't sure if it was a hormone fluid or what. I figured I'd call the doctor and ask what they thought. Based on what I saw on the net it was for sure labor about to happen.  I was due to go to the doc about 10am, but at this point it was 8- they said for me to come in right away.

In I went for more NST, Ultrasounds, and a full exam! All calm- the doctor then brought me into his office and said 'Okay today is the day.'  Take your time, drive over to the hospital and get prepped for your C section. Stop Eating, Stop Drinking.  We will meet you there in about an hour.

I got to the hospital and the nurses told me I was 5 cm dilated and now I could feel contractions. I was given pain meds as I had to wait on 2 emergency C sections- then it was my turn to go.

I'd say the worst part was getting the Spinal in my back. I mean how does one this big bend forward so they can get my numb with that needle?!?! haha!!!

Brett Ryan was born at 2:02PM and Brock Caden at 2:03- Brett 5lbs 15oz & Brock 6lbs 6 oz both 18.5 in!

Healing was quite a journey!!! The boys stayed in the NICU for a bit to learn how to eat and gain some weight.

Today they are home with me and 4 months old already! Can you believe how fast that went?!??!

I'll try to update more :)

In the meantime I'm working on my FITNESS! haha Must get my pre-baby body BACK!
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The END is NEAR!

Hey Everyone!!!

Today is 35W3D so we are on the road to 36weeks which is HUGE for a twin pregnancy!

They are both 5.5 lbs and doing great! I found that Brett- baby B who is Breech is basically sitting in between my legs!!! My stomach is hanging so low... all I can say is YUCK to the clean up on that stretchy skin!

They have been doing great in their biophysical's moving really well and scoring 8/8.

A biophysical is testing the fluid they are in- making sure there is plenty (no wonder they're so heavy!!!) and the umbilical cord as well as checking heart rate. It tests that they're moving well while baking.

Unfortunately my blood pressure has raised as of this past week, and it was expected to happen so what that means is the END IS NEAR!

I ended up getting mild toxemia and pre-eclampsia which is totally normal for twin pregnancies at the end. It's being monitored - in other words I now go to the doc EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!

In fact I was at the hospital this morning because their office is closed on Sundays! It was a long morning but they got the doctor to schedule my C section and get all my pre-op work set up!

I learned everything there is to about the C section so I'm very ready to meet the boys now :)

The original scheduled date was Feb 7 but now is January 31st! I will be 37 weeks! As long as my BP stays stable then the twins will stay baking until then! This is to avoid them going into the NICU. 

Of course you never know until the twins are born but the longer they bake in me the better chances I have of taking them home with me :) 

The Nursery is just about done. I'm finishing up a couple last minute things and can always add more later! My hospital bag is packed, the twins bag is packed, the cameras are ready and I think the whole world is excited to meet them !

Here's to a healthy and safe delivery and sanity as we bring them home :) 

34 week update

Here we are 34 weeks are still going STRONG!

Do I dare show you what I look like?! I'm not a fan of how I've turned out as a pregnant lady. Although I am carrying multiples... I miss my body, energy, and fast paced self.

Good news is as a fitness coach- I'll have it back :)  Check my site out---> www.lyndsiweise.com

I took this at my docs office today. Holy Mother I am HUGE!

The boys are just under 6lbs right now and growing strong. They must be enjoying their time because all my contractions and everything concerning has stopped. So now it's just getting to 37-38 weeks.

At this point though- I am safe to have them if they decide to come early.

Check out what they are up to!

Brock has a mind of his own- here he's looking at us...

It's much clearer on the actual screen at the ultrasound but you can kinda see here.

Here they are still having Italian conversations- if I had to guess they are plotting their escape !

So that's about all that's happening right now. 

The nursery is pretty much set! I'm working on pictures to show.

Here is one of the back wall- the changing table and my feeding chair, the bouncer seats they'll be fed in since I can hold both. We are looking forward to their arrival :)

Christmas Time

So Christmas wasn't how I planned. I wanted to decorate the new house and bake and shop and enjoy this holiday time BUT the twins had other plans which put me onto 'couch potato' activity- in other words REST!

So it's been really different but the twins are doing awesome!!!

Here is a picture- we are both Italian so you can imagine how Italians have hand gesture conversations right? Well the twins are both looking at each other here and their hands are flying in the air- just like an italian conversation... this has to be the cutest picture ever!!!!

This makes monitoring a pain though- because they're on top of each other so it's hard to get good heart beats and averages.

 It has been fun getting all these packages though! Check out this adorable onesie set we got from one of the coaches on my team- Nicole

I'm going to have to bring these to the hospital for their first pictures :) 

This is sooooo true! hahaha!!!

I'm feeling pretty good these days and hanging in there till the end.

Currently C Section is scheduled for Feb 7th but we will see if they decide to come earlier!

The nursery is just about set- I will post pictures soon!

You can add me on FB for more updates- fb.com/lyndsi.weise if you'd like!

xoxo ~lyndsi

30 weeks! THE SAFE ZONE!

Hey Everyone!

It's been a while since I've posted a blog! I've been on 'couch potato' rest. Which basically means I can go to the docs office, the hospital or stay home and rest! It's quite a challenge since it's the holidays and my birthday is tomorrow.

I wouldn't say it's depressing- but I did look forward to Christmas Shopping, decorating, baking and enjoying the weekends with family and friends.

So that being said- this girl is ready for January! Never in my life have I ever said that!!! The good news is I have hit 30 weeks!!!! YAH!!!!!!!! Safe zone!!!!

I was back in the hospital last week for contractions yet again. They were killer too. I could actually feel them this time. 2-3 min apart. So I stayed overnight. No signs of labor though. We think it was linked to a low amount of water and the twins being super active.

They are extremely active!! Very difficult to get their heart rates monitored for a good 20-30 minutes. They literally run from the doppler!!  Might be anything like their dad? Eeek! He would run from the needle for his shots! So- this should be quite an experience when they get here!

Today was an ultrasound appointment- they are doing great! Both are sitting breech- so I am currently in position to have a C Section. The odds of them being able to flip at this time are very low- but lord only knows! If all goes well the doc would like to do a C section Feb 7. That is still far away!!

My gut says mid-end January though! We shall see :)

Baby A
31 weeks 1 day
3 lbs 12 oz

Baby B
31 weeks 5 day
4lbs 3 oz

As you can see they are getting BIG!!!! They have lots of fun parties in my belly. Getting around the house is quite the task now. I do look forward to the next chapter- bringing them here safely and healthy and getting my body back!!!

In the meantime though Melissa my cousin has been organizing the nursery for me as I sit and just watch from the recliner. It's almost ready for them too which is exciting.

Here is a couple pictures from Hal's work hanging up their names.  Next post I'll show how the nursery has come along!

I'm very blessed to be able to work from home especially in this situation now! On that note- Back to work I go!

XOXO

Random Pregnant Thoughts

Random thought... I'm at 6.5 month.... so bare with the thought. Sure it's uncomfortable and has it's moments but having twins- on the pregnant side isn't so bad!

There are things I'd prefer not to deal with but overall it's gone fairly quick and hasn't been bad.

Negatives:

• LOTS of fluid and swelling in your feet as well as legs. 
• Bigger Stomach Sooner- harder to sleep, get up from sitting down, and move into different positions.
• Hemorrhoids ... they're kind of a come & go thing and not too bad- just super annoying
• Morning Sickness- but that comes with single pregnancy too!
• Extra Rest- Not being able to workout or even take a walk! That's frustrating as a fitness coach- but again it's possible with singleton pregnancies.
• Tons of doc visits- but the positive is that you DO get to see your babies ALLLLLL the time on the u/s which is always nice :)

Other than that- Multiple Pregnancy is not too bad. They do get on nerves and on my diaphragm making it hard to digest, breathe, sleep, walk... but honestly I thought it was going to be much worse.

I'm excited to bring them here very soon! Thankful for these holidays to make time FLY!!!

xoxo

Lyndsi
www.lyndsiweise.com

               

THIRD TRIMESTER!!!!!

I'm sorry I've been behind on posts! It has been one crazy start to the 3rd trimester!

I'm not sure if it's 27 or 28 wks- but either way I'm halfway to 28 so lets call it the 3rd tri!

Updates-

Baby A is sitting transverse on my diaphragm which makes for lovely breathing! He gained a full pound in 2 wks! Hello Big Little Boy! He is now 2lbs 12 oz and measuring at 28w5D!

Baby B is head down and is 2lbs 8 oz measuring at 27w and 6D!

Both are doing great- heart rates both from 141-150

Of course me on the other hand... I got hit with lots of contractions which I could not even feel! But it sent me to the birth center and I got to stay overnight... I actually say that with sarcasm because it is not fun to be in the hospital.  The good news is that I'm not really a candidate for pre-labor based on tests and the contractions decided to stop on their own after I pounded 2 gallons of water within a couple hours.

It's hard to always ask for help but it's what I have to do for now.

I got to go home on Thanksgiving in the afternoon and was told all I can do is basically rest. Off my feet- I can sit at the desk, on the couch, in my bed, use the bathroom- use the shower... drive to the doc and that is it!  Good timing considering its so COLD out now!

Although I'd love to put up Christmas decorations around the house.

My in laws have been in town this week for the holiday & for my baby shower which was last Sunday.

My baby shower was great! Thank God we did it a bit early! The twins are scheduled to be here by the end of January so time is ticking!

The shower was awesome- lots of friends and family came and it was all sports themed. We are most definitely ready for the twins arrival ;)   I should have pictures from the shower soon!!!

They have helped me work on the nursery since I'm pretty much down for the count. The twins Auntie Mimi has been the decal queen for us! She's put up great decals! Their laundry is getting ready- its washed and put away. Lots of sleepers and TONS of diapers!!!  We got diaper cakes as center pieces!
We probably have over 1000 diapers which will last us maybe.... 6 wks!

I hear we will go through 200 diapers a week with these guys! So coupons, gift cards etc all will be great!

Here are some nursery pictures... more pictures to come soon!

The lion is hard to see but he's again the tree that the leaves and monkeys are on :)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone ! Time for Christmas!!!!

xoxo

Lyndsi

www.lyndsiweise.com