So, I know that it has, once again, been forever since I posted. The cooties had me down for several days, then I had another ultrasound and was in a wedding this past weekend. Also, this pregnancy is kicking my butt. It is much harder to be pregnant when you have two kids at home than it is with none or only one. I also timed the transfer so that I would be just going back to work when the symptoms hit (not such a good idea, but not really my decision). We were actually supposed to transfer a little sooner, but things didn't quite work out according to my plan. I am also a little bit older than the last two times (I know that is obvious!). In fact, I am considered advance maternal age by my ob's standards (I'm 32).
I really cannot complain so much though. I know that most people have it worse than I. Really, for me, it is just a constant headache and some serious fatigue. I remember being really tired with Allison too. I really don't remember with Lauren. She was my first, so I could nap whenever I wanted to with her. If I didn't work, I'm sure that I would take a nice, long nap each day when Allison did. I get about 8 hours of sleep each night, but it doesn't seem to be enough. I remember with Allison that there was a point early in my second trimester when the fatigue faded, and I felt almost normal. Then, it came back toward the end. I just have to keep telling myself that it will pass and that it is all for the good of the baby.
I do have to say that my husband has been awesome through all of this. He has been cooking dinner, helping with the girls, and just making sure that I am ok. He really is the greatest.
The ultrasound on Wednesday was both good and bad. Twin A is doing awesome with a heartbeat of 176 and measuring about 2 days ahead. Twin B, however, is no longer with us. The poor baby just couldn't make it. I was mentally prepared for bad news, but it was still hard to hear and process it. They say that everything happens for a reason, so I will just have to believe that God called the baby home.
The wedding this past weekend was very nice. It was on the beach and it was really windy and a little rainy, but otherwise, it was beautiful. I had a really good time hanging out at the beachhouse with most of my best friends. We all stayed together in a six bedroom house right on the beach. The bride and groom are leaving for a honeymoon cruise right now, and I have to admit that I am very jealous. I think that we are going to go on a cruise this summer though. I want to take my kids and my mom with us. Hubby and I have been on two, but have never taken the kids. The first cruise was when I was pregnant with Lauren, and the second was summer before last. The kids are both old enough to enjoy the children's programs on the ship, and we want to do a 5 day cruise, and there is no way I am leaving them for that long!
Time to get back to work! I will try to be less of a slacker with blogging!