Happy Halloween!

We had alot of fun decorating for Halloween this year. Even the babies joined in!

Pregnant women can't explode, right?

Because sometimes it seems like it's inevitable!

I'm 31 weeks now. We had another ultrasound last week (pictures will be uploaded soon, we have to scan them in!), and the babies are growing perfectly! Baby on the right has moved to transverse across the top, and is 4 pounds, 2 oz, and baby on the left has turned breech and is 4 pounds, 6 oz!

I'm feeling pretty well overall, but I'm definitely getting tired. I'm measuring 41 weeks (if I were having just one), so I'm already bigger than I would be at the very end with just one. I'm planning on stopping work this week (sitting at a desk doesn't SOUND very hard, but it exhausts me by the end of the day), so hopefully that will encourage the girls to stay put!

I was also diagnosed with gestational diabetes a few weeks ago. What that means is basically hormones from the placenta interfere with the insulin my body produces to break down sugars that I eat. If it's uncontrolled, the extra sugar that my body doesn't process gets to the babies, which can cause them to grow overly large, and could also cause them to have low blood sugar after they're born. The growing too much isn't really a big concern with twins, but we don't want the blood sugar issues! Fortunately, I'm managing to control it with diet so far - I just have to watch what I eat (no sweets, and I have to go light on carbs), and prick my fingers 4 times a day to make sure all my numbers are staying in line! Fortunately, this goes away right after the babies are born!

Almost Ready...

I uploaded some more pictures of our nursery for everyone now that we have a bit more assembled in there. Still a few things in boxes, if you can believe it, but most of the big stuff is ready for our girls. Not that we are in any hurry for them to arrive... Maddy, Liz, you stay in that belly for now!

Thanks to the grandparents for the fabulous cribs and bedding sets. We're not quite sure how the cribs will ultimately be situated, but the twins will be sleeping together in one crib for at least a few months so it's no big hurry. Having the cribs on the same wall leaves plenty of space in the room for a comfortable glider and changing table at least. Plus, having them both set up and ready to go is strategic planning...

Imagine, it's the middle of the night and there has been a tragic leaky diaper all over the sheets and mattress. No worries! Switch them over to the nice, dry crib and worry about it in the morning. Who wants to wrestle with a mattress pad semi-conscious at 2am? Seriously, I think even parents of singletons should consider this.

Okay, How ADORABLE are those pink Baby Pooh blankets? We picked up one for each of our little girls. If either or both of them get attached to the blankets we'll obviously have to stock up on more for the eventuality of one getting lost or irreversibly icky.

I freely admit that I have become a huge sucker for really cute baby things (toys, clothes, you name it) and must be constantly supervised in any baby store or department. It is becoming ever so clear how much these girls are going to be spoiled by us, but me especially. I just can't help myself. Can you blame me?