24 weeks!

I can't believe I've already made it to 6 months already. I had my first cervical check today. It measured 4.3cm and I was told that was great. He also did the FFN test (fetal fibronectin test) to see if preterm labor could be in my future and that came back negative which is also wonderful news. Dr. H said the combination of these two results makes me an unlikely candidate for preterm labor. I was thrilled to hear that. For some reason I've lost 3 pounds since my last appt so I'm currently up 17 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight at this point (24 weeks). I have noticed that it's much harder for me to eat much these days. I suffer from constant indigestion and heart burn. After every meal I feel like it's coming right back up my throat. So even though I still have a healthy appetite I'm less inclined to eat much b/c I'm miserable afterwards. I'm also becoming more and more uncomfortable. It already feels like my ribs are squished.

J and I went out and bought me a recliner this week. I have a feeling I'll be spending more and more time in this chair as the pregnancy continues. I also predict I'll be sleeping in it before long. I'm able to recline just right so that my rib cage opens up. It's so nice to get a full breath. We debated on the glider vs. recliner, but I went w/ the recliner b/c you can get really comfy over-sized ones that are reasonably priced and look good. I also think we'll be more likely to use it as an everyday piece of furniture later on than we would be w/ a glider.

On Monday I'll be having another growth ultrasound. We have the quick "find the heartbeat" u/s every visit but it's been 6 weeks since we had an in depth ultrasound so I'm looking forward to seeing the boys in detail. They have definitely make their presence known. I have kicking and moving around going on all day and all night long. Have any of you w/ twins named which baby is which yet? I have Matthew on my right side (baby A) and Andrew on my left (baby B), I asked Dr. H if he could keep them straight when they're born so that they can remain named that way. He said since I'm having a C-section that it might be hard...b/c you never know which one might pop to the top when he opens me up. It may help if one is breech and the other vertex or if they differ some in their weights so that we can tell which is which. I already talk to them all the time and use their name so I'd love to keep them straight... and J has recently started to read children's stories to them at night. They have the ability to hear at this point so we want them to get to know his voice too.

I have to say that even though you hear all of my pregnancy complaints and so forth here...I truly couldn't be happier. I was just reflecting this morning on how lucky I am. My life is much better than I even imagined it could be. This is in part b/c of being pregnant but also due to more than that. I used to be so restless... I didn't have a direction in my life and I was constantly searching for something to fulfill me. My life was filled w/ drama. It took me a long time but now I'm settled down and married to a great guy w/ a good heart. Someone that I can count on and that puts me before himself. We both deeply love and respect one another. I'm about to have two children w/ this man. We have a solid foundation for raising a family. We'll never be wealthy but we'll be fine as long as we're careful w/ our spending. I'll be able to be a stay at home Mom to raise our children and I'm beyond grateful that we even have this opportunity in today's day and age (living in California). I don't know if it's age that's mellowed me out or what...but I'm at peace w/ being me. Today I just give thanks for all of the blessings in my life.