Boob Day

From the Twin-Daddy:

Hunter-Gatherer considers the monkeys under the blanket

Yesterday was 32 weeks, and that means we hit Boob Day or perhaps more correctly the Boobie Interval.  From 32 weeks to 34 weeks is the interval at which the babies start to be able to feed from the breast according to KidsHealth.Org.

Monkeys Under the Blanket

Here at the 32 week mark the boys are making a real show of being monkeys under the blankets.  Mom’s belly is a veritable puppet show of strange occurrences, bumps, kicks, rolls, and wiggles.  Dominic especially likes to stick his butt in the air and wiggle his elbows.  (In this, he may take after his father.)

Slow Growing…

The guys are going to get tighter in there than a singleton baby, and this should slow down their growth a bit.  We’ve packed some pounds on the kids already, and they are looking pretty good.  Expect a weight and size update next week when we visit the perinators again next Wednesday.

OB-GYN Visits

We checked in with the OB-GYN yesterday. Both boys have good heart rates, and Mary’s blood pressure looks fine.  Once we reach 34 weeks the OB-GYN has given us the thumbs up to deliver at the birthing center instead of the more high-tech facility in Sacramento.  Our goal is at least 36 weeks (which is four weeks from today), and we look like we are in good shape to get there.  From here on out we get an appointment with the OB-GYN once a week until Alexander and Dominic arrive.

We have family coming to stay with us on and off for the rest of the month and Mary is still getting around really well.  Her blood sugar is looking good, and she is eating about 6 small meals a day.  The nursing bras have been ordered, and the lady at the baby store expressed admiration for the good condition of the super-sucker (breast pump) that Leigh sent to us.  They are giving it a good looking at, and we will be getting new tubes and other replacement parts that shouldn’t be shared.

The really crazy part is that less than two weeks from now we enter the hot zone, and the boys could come at any time.

• Car seats for the boys have arrived.
• The bassinette and crib have been assembled with swaddling blankets ready.
• We have clothes and diapers to cover naked butts.
• We have boobs standing by.

I still need to pack an emergency bag, and several men have quietly pulled me aside to remind me that when I rush off to the hospital, I need to remember to put the laboring mom in the car before I leave.  (I can only speculate as to how often this doesn’t happen.)

Babies Countdown – The Double Header

49 days until September 2

18 days until 10-Pounder Day (August 2)

28 days until Median Day (August 12)

• This week Puck gets a cell phone. (Still not done.)
• Wednesday, July 21 is our next (and final) appointment with the Perinators.
• Thursday, July 29 and after this day we deliver at the birthing center instead of in Sacramento.
• Friday, July 30 is our next appointment with the OB-GYN.
• Monday, August 2 is our wedding anniversary and 10-Pounder Day.
• Thursday, August 12 and we hit our goal of 36 weeks minimum. This is Median Day.
• Thursday, September 2 and the OB-GYN has said she doesn’t want Mary to carry beyond this date.
• Thursday, September 9 is our due date even if we know the twins will be here sooner.
• 2 weeks Post Delivery – Schedule a follow up appointment with the Lactation Lady.
• 4 Weeks Post Delivery – Look for baby smiles.
• After the Delivery – 4.5 months of the Twinsanity Interval.