33 Weeks

We are going to be parents in 35 days or less!!!! Can you believe it? Today I am 33 weeks pregnant and truly if I were to have the babies around the average time for twins, that would mean only 2-3 more weeks of pregnancy...WOW! I'm hoping for at least 3 weeks so hopefully they won't have to spend any time in the NICU...but I know even at 36 weeks, that isn't a guarantee. I am having more braxton hicks contractions now (or at least I think that I am). Sometimes it's hard for me to tell if I'm having a braxton hicks or if the babies are pushing out at the same time. I'm thinking they are contractions though. I have an appointment with one of the midwives on Friday because my OB is out of town this week. If I have one of my "contractions" while I'm there, I will ask her.

The more I've been thinking about the delivery, the more I am leaning toward a c-section if May is still breech. I just feel like it is so risky for her and that it's honestly selfish of me if I were not to do what is safest for the babies rather than what would be better for me. As Scott said last night "'risk' isn't a word I even want to think about"...of course we know that no matter how the babies are born there are some risks both for the babies and myself. The difference is with a c-section, the risks are fairly controlled, while the vaginal delivery is very out of control LoL. I'm still going to get all the facts on the breech extraction before making a final decision, but right now I'm thinking the safest thing for both my babies is to have a c-section. Honestly, I've waited for them so long and love them so much, I would be fine with having a c-section if that is what is best for them. I don't see my regular OB until June 28th, but that is still before the high risk consult. I don't know if he will have me schedule a c-section just in case (I have heard of this being done with a lot of other twin moms). I guess there is always the possibility that May is now head down; but with that possibility, there is also the possibility that Brennan is now breech. I guess we just have to wait and see. As the day approaches, I ask that you would pray for a safe delivery for all of us, wisdom for the doctors, and ultimately that we would all be healthy regardless of our route of delivery. I will continue to pray for guidance and wisdom in making this decision, while trying my best to remember that we are all in God's hands.

I know you all are probably wondering how I am feeling...and I am happy to report that I still feel pretty awesome. Yes, my hips bother me which is why I am awake at 6 AM, but that isn't a big deal. I do have some difficulty finding a good position on the couch LoL...this belly is getting heavy. To me, these are minor things and nothing compared to what some women say its like at the end of their pregnancies. I am thankful for that! Depending on how long the twins decide to stay in there, I may only have a little discomfort to endure. If they decide to stay the full 5 weeks until 38 weeks...I most likely will feel pretty uncomfortable!

We are ready here at home. The nursery is set and our hospital bag is semi-packed. Luckily, Scott doesn't have any grazing conferences or stuff going on in PA. I checked with him yesterday just to make sure!!

This dream is so close to reality now. It's surreal and wonderful. I know you all are looking forward to meeting them too...thanks so much for your support and prayers.