Monday's Appointment update!

I had a great doctor's appointment on Monday. I was nervous, not knowing what to expect with a Non-Stress Test, but it was really interesting. I was hooked up to 3 monitors: 1 for each baby and 1 to monitor me, to see if I was having contractions. The machine records the babies' heartbeats over 20 - 30 minutes. I was given a button to push when I felt movement. The purpose of the test was to see if the heartbeats increased when when the babies were moving. Both babies did great! Towards the end of the test, the nurse was looking at the machine and asked me "Do you feel that?" It was showing a contraction. My stomach gets really hard, stays that way for a few seconds to a minute then goes back. This is what happened and she said said it was a contraction.
I also had a growth ultrasound. Both babies are now head down (WAY down). I had a feeling that Baby B had turned down because of all the movement I had been feeling lately. I hope they stay in that position. The doctor was joking with me saying they have "big heads" and "they'll be smart". He got approximate measurements for both of them being about 5lbs, 7oz. each!!
Tomorrow, I will technically by 35 weeks which is a point when they babies are developed and there shouldn't be any reason for them to have to go the NICU. I am still hoping to get to 37 or 38 weeks. This break from school has been so good to rest and put my feet up!

I found this picture online showing what fraternal twins look like inside at 36 weeks:

Pretty amazing!!

Days Off and Baby Movement

Our Christmas break this year is 2 weeks starting on December 20th. I'm planning on returning to school after break, but I think I'm being optimistic because that will be my 37th week!
We got some snow and cold temperatures yesterday giving us snow days yesterday and today. We missed all the fun holiday activities at school and I left a lot undone. Oh well!! It was so good to relax and work on some thank you notes.
This morning, I've been enjoying sitting on the couch and watching my belly move and change. Both babies continue to get hiccups and it's really funny to watch and feel that movement. I'm hoping Baby B is moving so much because she is turning head down. I'll find out on Monday the position of both babies. Hopefully, I'll also have a good estimate of when the babies will come!

Here's my most recent picture from a few days ago: 33 weeks.

Thanksgiving and More...

Kenny and I traveled to NY for Thanksgiving this year rather than for Christmas. It was great seeing family while I still was pretty comfortable (for the most part!) We split the drive and spent the night in PA both on Tuesday and on Saturday. It was perfect because I don't think I could have traveled in the car for 8 hours.
On Thanksgiving, we visited with Katie and Tim and got to see our 3 month old nephew Jabin.



On Saturday, my sister and my Mom, with the help of friends and family, hosted a baby shower for me at their church in Victor. I got so many beautiful handmade items along with clothes and lots of baby things! I really was blessed by my family and friends. The shower was perfect!!

Sandra, me, and my mom with the beautiful (and delicious) cake:


My sister-in-law, Amy handmade these bears!



This weekend, Kenny and I worked on the nursery. We bought a window valance and lamp and will be buying so wall decorations soon. It's really starting to come together!