Busy, Busy Bee

As Puck said in his last post, it was a long and busy week. Here are a few updates:

Sacramento Mothers of Multiples (SMoM) Biannual Sale

On April 10th, Puck and I woke early and headed to the SMoM sale. Members were able to make their purchases between 8 to 9 AM before the sale was opened to the general public. There were lots of clothing for the little ones plus toys, car seats, and many other items. Puck and I bought a few items at very reasonable prices, and we had a lot of fun picking out some outfits for the boys. Just as enjoyable as buying all sorts of loot was getting to see some of the moms we had met before. I’m looking forward to the next meeting!

State of the Union

Discomfort: This past week I have had more discomfort than before: lower back pain (especially when standing after sitting awhile), leg cramps in my calves at night, tingling numbness in my hands (mostly at night), 8-10 hours with extra weight pushing down on my pelvis, round ligament pain, plus some indigestion.

The Boys: We’ve been able to feel the tummy-monkeys doing their acrobatics in their insulated jungle-gym. At the last big ultrasound, they flipped and moved all around. They spent part of the time side-by-side and then shifted to being bunkmates. They seem to like to move around when Puck comes home and puts his hands on my belly in greeting. Sometimes, you can feel a head, bottom or foot pressing against the skin. Dominic doesn’t usually make as much of a ruckus as Alexander though. The other day Alexander seemed to be having a good time pushing out on my belly as hard as he could. It’s very reassuring to feel them moving around.

A Few Other Notes: My belly button just keeps getting shallower, and my belly continues to expand. I can’t see my toes when standing normally now, and Puck fusses at me when I try to put my pants on without bracing myself against something because I have more trouble keeping my balance. On a rainy day this past week, Puck saw me struggling to tie my shoes, and he came over to finish them for me; bending over has become more of a challenge. My Birkenstock sandals that Puck got me for my birthday are all the more treasured now for ease and comfort.

I am still taking pregnancy/allergy naps, though now that my allergies are easing a little they aren’t as long or as difficult to wake up from. My trips to the bathroom have increased as well; almost anytime I stand up to do something I have to make a pit-stop – sometimes with little time between trips. I usually wake up at least once a night for a bathroom break as well.

Overall

It’s hard to believe we’re half-way home already. Time has just been flying by. This week we’ll be finishing up week 20, and in no time our little boys will be here. I feel very fortunate to be sharing this whole adventure with Puck. He does a wonderful job of making me feel loved and beautiful, and he often has me laughing at our experiences.