3c - I most definitely have been enjoying everything this pregnancy has thrown at me (except the swelling and heartburn - those can take a flying leap). Not that I've gone through a lot, this pregnancy has been very easy, which makes it quite easy to enjoy. I've cherished every little thing about it, which is why I am so emotional when I think of them coming out! I know I'll never be pregnant again so I'm really trying to savor.
juliet - thank you for the additional validation! I guess the Mom-worrying doesn't start when they are born, it starts much earlier! Oh the meltdowns - I've been thinking about those too and already trying to strategize in my head (control freak, anyone?). We were watching a sitcom the other night (Last Man on Earth for anyone in the US?) and an 'adoptive' father was trying to get his 9 yr old to go to his room and the kid just stood there. How the hell do you make him?! Fear of god is one thing but if that isn't established...? Oy!!
I'm sure you will have what you can handle too, as far as 4 kids 5 and under. You'll definitely have times of second-guessing your abilities but know that on the outside, the rest of us are like 'woah!! super woman!!'
As far as the movements - I'd maybe call just to get peace of mind. I know in my scan at 19+ weeks, they would move and I wouldn't feel a thing. So there ARE movements that just won't be obvious to you. Especially if he's facing your spine. But I did feel some, so maybe just a call. Have you drank a sugary drink or anything to try to promote movement?
dancing - so glad you're well enough to go home but I feel you on leaving the babies. That has to be the worst. I'm sure it's sooooo mentally hard on you. Try to take things hour by hour if you have to - they'll be home with you soon enough! And that sounds like really soon if Arlo is on the lowest setting and Luna is already very strong. And you're NOT rambling! I love hearing all of this! Especially your snuggle with Luna - melted my heart! Please keep us posted on all of the updates! You're already an amazing mama!
Star - the start of your busy schedule! Good luck at the clinic. I can't wait for your scan next week!
nothing much going on here - worked from home yesterday and today, trying to get this ankle swelling down. I am not fitting into work shoes/boots so it's making it a little tough to dress for work! I think my Christmas, I'm going to try to start working from home full time. Hopefully that equals only having to go into the office a handful more times. I also don't want things to happen while I'm at work! My cubemate is already prepping for that - he has 3 grown children. He was cracking me up - 'where are we going? I have to google maps that...', 'I have towels in the truck just in case!'
thank you for sharing - I know life is going to change as we know it but it's interesting that you point out that life is even going to change from the ways it already has. Some things will go back to normal (my ankle size! and ability to stay on my feet longer than an hour comfortably, working out, etc) and some things will be forever changed (other people making sounds in this house!) It's such a weird, surreal time.
I'm sorry it wasn't better news. I'm sending all the positive vibes I can to you and baby boy. Try to hang in there - we are all here for you. I look forward to your fetal echo next week to hopefully see some improvement in this situation! What day is that on again?
