Yay! I made it to 36 weeks and the twins are now full term. They're doing great and should not require any time in the NICU.
To mark the arrival of 36 weeks I have unfortunately developed PUPPS. It sounds cute, like someone is going to give me a new puppy for hanging in there so long. But it's not that cute actually. PUPPS stands for Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy, which is a really long name meaning "unknown itchy rash due to pregnancy." Its not harmful to me or the baby, although its really, really itchy and annoying. The only cure for it is to deliver the babies.
We went to the doctor's this morning and had some bloodwork done just to be sure, but all signs point to PUPPS. My case looks like tiny pinpricks all over my legs, so don't be alarmed if you google image it. Its not that hideous thank heavens.
The good thing about annoying pregnancy symptoms, discomfort, etc., is that it really makes you ready to have the babies. The fear of childbirth has been replaced with the concept of eventual relief. People keep telling me things like, "once you have them you'll wish they were back in." Um, no, I don't think so. Maybe Andre will be wishing they were back in, but as for me, I'll be happy to have them in my arms instead of on my bladder.
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2 comments:
Heh. As challenging as this newborn is, I would NOT want her back inside me! I won't lie, it takes adjusting, but their little faces will SOOO make up for it. Every morning I just lay Eva in the bed with me and we cuddle and just stare at each other for a while. You'll never think anything is more beautiful, I promise :-)
That's so good to hear. I just keep thinking, "a few more days."
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