24 week checkup

My visit to the doctor yesterday went very well. The boys are both measuring at 1 lb. 10 oz. and doing well. They are currently in the breech position but it doesn't really matter because I am having a C-section. I had a cervix check and everything looks great. My uterus is measuring at 28 weeks right now. When the measurement gets to 36 weeks they will start checking the cervix again to determine when I might go into labor. In two weeks I go back for my last cervical length ultrasound and for my glucose challenge. Yay flat orange soda (yuck)!

We went for our hospital tour on Wednesday at Good Sam. It was really interesting, very informative, and in general made all this real for us. It was a multiples tour so we got to see the NICU as well as other parts that most parents with one don't see. There were five couples on the tour, including us, and four of them were pregnant with all boys (one couple was having triplet boys)!!! That's nine boys...amazing! The other couple didn't find out what they were having. I was just in awe over this. But needless to say, I'm glad we will be in good hands while we are in the hospital.

Last Wednesday we registered for all of our baby goodies and needs at Babies R Us. It took three hours but we were efficient and prepared when we arrived. I can't imagine how long it would have taken if I didn't come with a list of things that we would want and need. Thank goodness I'm anal!!

We also started and made very good progress on the nursery last weekend. It's completely painted and only needs one more cutting in coat of paint. We're planning to assemble the cribs soon and I'll post pics as soon as we're done. It's so exciting to prepare for the boys' arrival!!!

22 weeks: Crazy wedding week

My little sister is getting married this weekend so this week has been very crazy. We did her bachelorette party on Halloween, which was lots of fun. I felt pretty old going to the bars, especially now that I'm knocked up. But I could have people watched all day, especially with some of the interesting choices of costumes. Anyway, I'm busy getting ready for this weekend-got the dress ready (and didn't need any alterations-woo hoo), speech is nearly finished, and now it's just my maitron of honor duties that are left.

The babies are doing well. I got a little sneak peek at them on Monday when I was in the office for a cervical check (all is well there, too). They were both facing down and just chilling. They've been kicking a lot now and Peter can finally feel it for sure. He thinks it's just amazing and funny feeling all at the same time. I told him he should feel it from my side!!
I got my H1N1 vaccine yesterday at the Hamilton County Public Health Department-see, being a pregnant teacher does have its benefits after all. They were only administering them to women and students who are currently pregnant and teaching. We're in the group with the highest risk of exposure because we all know those little buggers are like walking incubators.
We are really excited about registering in a week-it's going to be so much fun! I'm such a planner and I refuse to spend hours in Babies 'R' Us getting frustrated so I've already created a wish list that I will print out and take with us so we know exactly what to get. I also ordered the window valance this week so we can start looking at paint colors. Finally, the cribs are ordered and will soon arrive at our house. Not sure what we'll do with them just yet but you can't argue with a sale!!