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@graceandjoy: I am too my stomach is so tight it literally feels like it’s going to burst open.

Yep... I retired button up pants last week. Not bad for halfway! Tights from this point on, hahaha.

@graceandjoy: I haven't had that exact complication, but with my son I did have issues that required extra scans and tests weekly. Knowing that there was nothing I could do and nothing I did helped me remain calm and take it as it came.

It was stressful at first because I googled all the things, and went through a lot of scenarios of what if in my head... But, once I worked through those, I took it as an extra opportunity to see baby, knowing that with extra monitoring if something came up, they'd get him out if it came down to it.

Also having a lot of faith in my doctor and his staff helped a ton. I don't think I would have taken it as well if I had problems with my doctor.

It sucks, it's scary, but as long as you're in good, competent hands; all will be well.

@graceandjoy: I'm sorry

I think with blood stuff it can be really hard to tell, because it could just be that the proteins you have are more effective - so you don't need as many of them - or could be a genuine risk factor.

I had super low platelets last time (and probably will this time). Could not have an epidural, would have had to be put under with very limited pain medication options if a c-section was required, had to deliver at a big hospital that could do an emergency platelet transplant and equipped to deal with hemorrhaging. But in the end I barely bled at all. I've also had (non-pregnancy) related issues with very low white blood cell counts in the past. Doctor sent me to a specialist after a routine blood check because he thought it was a marker for leukemia, but after a zillion tests the hematologist concluded I just don't need as many wbc because the ones I have do their job fine and your body isn't going to produce extra stuff it doesn't need...

I hope the extra monitoring will help with peace of mind and won't be too burdensome...

@graceandjoy: i hope the time flies by between now and your scan!

Whatever the protein is I'm pretty sure my doctor doesn't test - all I was tested for were STDs and a simple WBC/RBC/platelet count. Wonder if your doctor even tested for it before you were AMA?

@graceandjoy: I had to get so many hcg draws after a partial molar pregnancy (to monitor risk for abnormal growths) - I had to wear long sleeves or my colleagues would have thought I had an addiction problem, ugh... Thank goodness now it's pretty minimal. @12 weeks and then again a few times in third tri if my platelets need to be monitored....

@graceandjoy: Was that PAPP-A? I had that issue with both my girls. We never bothered testing for it this time, because of Harmony. I grew mammoth babies, so it didn't really ring true for me. BUT they do just give an extra scan or two in the third tri from memory. Big hugs xx

@jaguar: you look SO cute! Mine still looks way smaller in the morning than the afternoon.

I teach Kindergarten, and today I slipped on some water, spilled by a student, and fell pretty hard. I was able to brace most of my fall with my palm and hip, but my belly felt super strained afterwards. Luckily my doctor was able to get me in right away. They scanned the babes, and all was well. I was SO worried though, and now I’m super sore

@Jessiemuller88: Ugh, I'm so sorry Hope the soreness improves soon...

@jaguar: You look fantastic! At 23 weeks I feel like I'm just getting to the "big all the time" phase of pregnancy

@jaguar: same here, it’s definitely on my mind too. I’m afraid of how big I’m going to get with these two.

@Jessiemuller88: so is 17 weeks to 40? Or is it 17 weeks to twin term (I'm guessing they anticipate less than 40)

@Jessiemuller88: Oh no! I hope you feel better. I always like to go to the chiropractor to help me feel better especially if I fall or tweak something (if you're into that type of treatment).

I started feeling that fun painful burning/stretching at the end of my sternum/ribs aka top of bump. I already feel huge and only 22 wks along. Have to blame it on being a second pregnancy and not as strict with my nutrition prior to pregnancy.

@honey786: thanks, I might try that! I have the same burning/stretching in my ribs too, it sucks!

@periwinklebee: Pregnancy is ROUGH, but I’m glad you feel decent at the moment. I feel so bad complaining because I wanted these babies SO badly, but I just feel like crap all the time!

Work is low stress mentally, but it’s so exhausting physically. 19 kindergarteners leave me feeling completely wiped. I’m lucky I have a co-teacher though, so I rest while she teaches.

@periwinklebee: oh yeah, I am with you on the frequent night waking to pee. In addition to some 4am insomnia. Isn't this fun!

And yes to what @PERIWINKLEBEE said, @JESSIEMULLER88 you have every right to complain! You're creating two humans. Take it easy, its hard work!!

@periwinklebee: @honey786: thank you for your encouragement ladies. It feels good to hear I have the right to complain a little!

@jaguar: I love all you Hellobee ladies so much! How are you doing?

@periwinklebee: we coslept for the first year with my son too. He nursed at night for 15 months, so it was just easier. He still will randomly wake up at like 3 in the morning and come get in our bed 🙄 I hope the twins are better sleepers!!! Our queen bed can’t fit 5 humans

@jaguar: yay for baby kicks! I’m feeling them more too! I also have two anterior placentas, so up until the past week or so, I only felt flutters really. I’m glad you are feeling happy

@jaguar: So glad you are feeling good!

@Jessiemuller88: I would also give a resounding no to five in the bed! @graceandjoy: co-sleeping for the first year worked really well for us, now I couldn't imagine it... I'm planning to co-sleep with the baby at the beginning in what will be DS's big boy room. Eventually will move DS into the big boy room, DD into the nursery, and I will go back to the master... And then yeah, DS will probably end up in bed with us

24 weeks here and yesterday I got my first "you must be due any day" comment When I told my husband his response was "is this going to be a big baby." No, the person who said that just needs to shut up.

My 19 month old has been teething and adjusting to a new class at daycare. As a result he's been struggling to fall asleep and just wants to breastfeed non-stop. Like, starting at 7:45 until he's finally fallen asleep after 10 a couple of nights this week. Taking him off leads to unconsolable hysteria. It reminds me just how much I don't enjoy the cluster feeding stage, even though I've enjoyed bf more generally. The newborn cuddles are amazing, but the non-stop nature of it can be relentless...