First Hot Dog in 28 Weeks

Der-licious!

Overheard...

Someone (who is not Striker or I) overheard this conversation between their coworkers:

Participant A: Did you hear that Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize?
Participant B: Yes. Is that his first name or his last name?
Participant A: I don't know.

Gasp!

I've said that when I reached 28 weeks I would allow myself a hot dog. Shockingly, I did not have one yesterday, despite being out and about for the ultrasound. Now at 3:33 AM I would totally get out of bed and drive to Weinerschnitzel...if they were open at this hour. There is a chili cheese dog with my name on it and I must have it soon!

28 Weeks

Lots to report today:

Glucose test was normal. YAY!!!!!!!! I get to continue enjoying my ice cream...oh happy day! And no more nasty lemon lime stuff or 3 hour glucose test - YIPPEE!!!

Iron levels were a little low, which is normal with twins, so I've started an iron supplement with bonus doses of Vitamin C, Folic Acid and something else I'm not remembering right now. Going to try taking it before bed tonight since I have to take it 2 hours after eating (hard to do when you eat every two hours) and then have heart burn for several hours after taking it. Hoping I can sleep through the heart burn.

We had our 28 week ultrasound today and, no joke, the first thing she said was "These guys are overachievers". Striker and I burst out laughing. Apparently A has a big head like his parents (hey, at least we know he's ours) and both are weighing above average for singletons. Apparently no one told them they were twins. :) "Average" is 2 pounds 4 ounces at 28 weeks. A is 2 pounds 14 ounces (yes, almost 3 pounds!) and B is 2 pounds 7 ounces. Holy 5 1/2 pounds of baby!!!! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think average weight gain for the baby each week in the third trimester is just under half a pound? I'll let you do that math on that one ;)Size wise, A is measuring at 30 weeks and B is 29ish.

A is still head down and very happy in his position...when she tried to push him up he adamantly refused and kicked violently against my diaphragm. B is sort of at a 45 degree angle...in between the 7 & 11 formations. Sigh. He's the one most likely to be seen and felt since he's closest to my belly button...A is wedged behind him and the one most likely to be doing headstands on my bladder. These kids definitely have personalities of their own!




And finally, here's the belly:

My big maternity shirts all fit now. Some of the smaller ones barely cover the belly. The XL t-shirts that I wear most of the time (you know, since I'm on house arrest with the furries and they prefer me not to get dressed up for them so that we can snuggle) are also starting to provide a bit of a draft at the bottom.

RUDE!!!

All of these able bodied individuals continued to sit there (including their purse, bag and box) while I stood against the wall. No one offered to move anything or let me sit. How Rude!!!!

Busted!

Paula sent me my shower gift a little early and then expected me not to open it until my shower. Of course, Striker opened it as soon as it arrived. :) Totally my fault because I didn't tell him to wait, but hey, shouldn't he get to open some of the baby gifts? ;)

Today Paula sent me a text message to make sure the package had arrived, and my guilty conscience confessed. If she hadn't asked, I totally would have played it off ;)

Let's hope the boys get someone else's patience!

Thanks again Paula!

Brotherly Love

Pretty much all day today Oskar and Felix laid on the snuggie on the couch together. They were either enjoying the fall weather, or recovering from their wild party last night. ;)