Hi everyone!

WE HAD THE BOYS! THEY WERE BORN AT 36 1/2 WEEKS VIA C SECTION ON 4/30/08 at 5:47/ 5:48. CHRISTIAN PAUL HUGHES WAS 6'1 lbs and NICOLAS GERALD HUGHES WAS 5' 12! BOTH BOYS WERE HEALTHY AND DIDNT NEED TO GO TO THE NICU SO WE WERE VERY BLESSED! THEY ARE DOING GREAT AND GETTING SO BIG ALREADY! ALMOST UP TO 7 LBS AND ONLY HOME FOR 2 1/2 WEEKS!!!!

About me: This pregnancy was a total shock for us ( with twins) because my last two pregnancies ended with two losses. One at 18 weeks due to a placenta abruption and low amiontic fluid and the other one was very early a "chemical pregnancy". We felt very lucky, b/c we were able to conceive our first two pregnancies immediatley ( I am talking first try each) but then we started having difficulties and it took some time to conceive this pregnancy.

After the two losses we went through alot of testing and blood work and saw many specialists to find out why this has happened twice. After all the blood work, surgery to remove some polyps in my uterus that I never knew I had, our doctor put me on the lowest dose of klomid. I conceived twins! Oh my gosh..twins ???? I didn't feel like it was real at first but I know it was a true blessing of God. We were so shocked and so excited! It has been a long emotional road but feeling really good and blessed to be having a healthy pregnancy.

Looking forward to connecting to others that are going though the adventures of a twin pregnancy!! Oh.. and we are having Twin Boys and due in May, with great hopes in making it to at least 36 weeks.

1/21/08- 22 Weeks- These past two weeks I have seen amazing growth with the babies and my belly. They have been moving and kicking and we have been able to really feel them from the outside! Last week I had to go to hospital twiice for observation for stomach tightening and smaller contractions. I wasn't really sure that was the new sensation I was feeling but unfortuantely, it was. So they just gave me IV fluids and said to take it easy. I am still having them but not as frequent, they called it uterine irritibility for the smaller ones and said to drink...drink...drink....! The babies were great and my cervix measured very long thank god at 4.7-4.8 so I was totally okay. I just have to limit my excerise and make sure I lay down with my feet up when it starts. I saw my OB/Gyn after that and he Dx me with a case of PUPPPS. It is a rash- spread all over that looks like measles. I guess very common in pregnancy- especially multiples. It is just really irriatating and itchy! Its hard to sleep with it. I have been takiing Aveeno baths, hydro cortisone cream and calomine lotion for it. We see our perinatologist next week to measure cervix again and make sure all is going well. We have had to see her every 4 weeks since I conceived and it is a extra measure of safety- and of course it helps me with my anxieties just knowing there are an extra set of medical eyes watching us closely. Other than the Puppps and contractions, I have been feeling pretty great- still have alot of anxieties from what happened in my last pregnancy at 18 weeks but keeping my hopes high and resting alot this pregnancy!

Weight gain so far up to this point- 18 pounds!

1/27/08- 23 weeks- We went to the perinatalogist on Thursday and they did another detailed ultrasound. I think this is probably like our 15th ultrasound. I couldnt believe how big the boys are getting. They were moving around like crazy and we saw one wind up, put his hand in a fist and swing at his brothers face! He the one who I think is going to be fiesty!

My cervix still measured good at 4.6 and baby A weighed 1 pound and baby B weighed 1 lb 3 oz. The doctor did reduce my activity level one more time, but said I was not on bed rest just wanted me to become the ultimate couch potato because of the uterine irribility and contractions I seem to get when I am up doing things. I already feel like I don't do to much because I don't work. Feel like I am getting so freaking fat because of my lack of excercise, I know it shouldnt matter but let me tell you. I hate not being able to excercise on a regular basis and can't stand how my legs, arm and back have turned to mush and rolls! I don't mind my belly getting huge- I expected that but rolls on my back..... anyone else ever feel that way??

Still have Pupps, this past week it spread to my back and legs. It drives me totally insane. I mean really INSANE! Doctor gave me a topical cortisteriod this week to put on it twice a day to keep it under control so I am trying that but haven not been sleeping because of itching. I was alittle paranoid that it would hurt the twins but both doctors and pernilogist said that it wouldnt as its just applied to my skin and not taken orally. I just want to be able to sleep! Well... I guess the twin boys are just preparing me for my lack of sleep for whats to come in a few months..HA! HA!

1/28/08 - Oh boy- today the boys were really active all day and moving around. It was the best feeling in the world.I could actually see my belly move, I can't even imagine what it will be like in another month or two! I am now officially able to rest my bowl of cereal on my belly like a shelf. Felt pretty good today, overall a good day- only one small contraction.

2/06/07- Last night was so long! I couldnt fall asleep until 4 Am, it seems to happen more and more, not sure if it is anxiety about everything or if it is from growing discomforts. I just know that about 3 am, I felt like I was going nuts and had a hormonal meltdown! I hate when that happens because I know stress isnt good for my little boys. Husband was awesome about it and just tried to help me relax to calm down, thank god i have his support!

On a lighter note- I must be getting the big belly because last night I was in a little boutique shop and my husband was outside sitting on the bench waiting with our dog. He said a couple walked by the shop and the wife was pregnant and said to her husband' Do I look that big' and she was pointing to me!!! I can remember saying that about 8 weeks ago to my husband! We had a good laugh about it. But seriously, the past week I feel like I am really getting huge, my belly actually hurts from the growth and is achy. Still having contractions and braxton hicks.

2/14/08 - 25 weeks- This week I havent been able to do too much as I am still having contractions if I am up for more than a hour or so on my feet. But babies are doing good, went to gyn last week and heartbeats and movements were good. He checked my cervix and still is in great shape so that is really encouraging! We took our tour of the hospital which was interesting and have started the classes. This week we are taking baby care basics class! Sleeping still totally sucks and I am averaging about 2-3 hours total a night due to aches, itching and insomnia, BOY DO I MISS MY SLEEP ALREADY!

2/17/08- Oh my gosh- today was so funny! My husband and I went to a "Basics of Baby Care" class and as part of the class they give you a doll(infant) and instruct you : "Now you are responsible for this infant- you can't put it down on the table, you must care for it during the entire class..even if you go to the bathroom..you have to make arrangements to care for your infant! "

Well when they found out we were having twins we had two babies for the WHOLE class! It was so funny because we couldnt switch, or couldnt get a break like the other couples. I just sat there and looked at my husband and keep laughing because it was like reality setting in and this was only 4 hours! We did learn some great things though!

2/18/08 26 weeks- Yes, yes yes...got a great night sleep last night! I feel so great today, I swear sleep is the miracle drug when your pregnant! My husband and my dog were kind enough to sleep in the guest room last night and I got to just spread out with all my pillows..it was awesome. I feel really bad that he had to sleep in the guest room...but.....I really needed that sleep. Poor guy, we have 10-11 more weeks to go.... and I am like a big Bear trying to go into hybernation with all my pillows at night. My " Pupps Rash" a.k.a. pregnancy rash has finally cleared..yipee!

2/19/08- Had alittle scare last night. Went to Target to look at baby stuff and started to have contractions again in the store. But this time they really hurt which normally they dont. Then when I was getting ready for bed and went to bathroom had some spotting. Freaked us out because last time we started to see blood like this lead to more progressive bleeding and eventually my previous pregnancy loss. So we "tried" to remain calm until talking to doctor. He said spotting can be very normal from time to time in pregnancy- especially twin pregnancy but he had us go over to L/D to get monitored and check Cervix just to be safe. Great news...the little blood was nothing- just a one time thing that can happen from time to time in pregnancy and my contractions had stopped. My cervix measured great again- yahooo...a 4.6 same as a month ago! So when we left I was on cloud nine my babies were fine!

2/21/08 - Today my husbands work threw us a baby shower! It was so nice of them and I couldn't believe all they did for us! They really went out of their way to make us feel special and we got so many great things that we really needed- especially with twins! I am so grateful and I feel like people just really go out of their way to help you when you are having twins! All in all - today has been a great day- feeling good. I actually took to time and energy to blow dry my hair out - which seems like a rarity since I have been pregnant- ha! ha! Our Ultrasound appt got moved until next week- was alittle bummed about that.

2/27/08- 27 weeks - Had sono today and it went great! The boys weighed 2 lbs and 10 oz and 2 lbs and 7 oz! Fantastic weight for 27 weeks! My cervix was still measuring 4.5 so that was a relief. The babies were even practicing their "fake" breathing and we saw their diaphrams moving! They were- as always- having a boxing match with each other! Way to funny! Also did my glucose test, drink wasn't as gross as I thought it would be! Been feeling great past few days!

3/09/08- 29 weeks- Last Sunday night my dad who was only 55 had a massive sudden heart attack and went on life support as he was in a vegative coma the past six days. He died yesterday. I think I am in totally shock as it happened so fast and unfortunately he didn’t pass very peaceful. I am utterly heart broken and just sicken by this, can’t believe he is actually gone. All I can think about is how excited he was for these little twins to come and how he was excited to be their part time nanny. I am sad i never had the chance to take him to an ultrasound to see his grandsons. I just wish I could hug him one more time. I know I have to get through this for the babies.

3/25/08 - 31 weeks- today we meet with doctors for scan and it went great. Baby A was measuring 4 lbs and 10 oz and baby B was 4 lbs 3 oz! We were shocked and amazed at their growth, especially with all my contractions. No dilation in or out so things are progressing right along. Both babies are head down and dropped lower. I am in great hopes now to make it to 37 weeks~ I would love to have 6-7 pound babies! I am pretty uncomfortable right now and always out of breath but it is so worth it, especially with great news like today! I have gained now a total of 36 pounds and feel huge!

4/02/08- 32 weeks- we were in hospital twice on Saturday. We went to our breast feeding class and i starting having contractions- 5 minutes apart. They were alittle more painful then usual. They gave me 2 shots of terbutulane and a oral RX of it to take home for contractions and a anitbotic. So far, so good since i have been home. Having contractions but not dilating as of yet. We go back to doctors tomorrow for check up. Feeling just tired and miserable from being so big! I can't wait to hold these little babies and bring them home, only a few more weeks!

4/10/08- 33 weeks and 5 days -Went to the doctors yesterday for check up. I will be 34 weeks Sunday, my cervix was still high and strong, no indication of dilation. Blood pressure was great but gained 3 pds this week. Dr. said that schedule C Section in 3 weeks for week 37 and if I should start laboring after 35 weeks, he would just go ahead and do the C Section then and at 35 weeks I can stop taking the terbuline for contractions- Hating this medicine but its keeping contractions at base so these little boys can stay in there longer. Started having a HEAVY Pressure on pelvis today, near vagina and actually hurts like if someone kicked me there or bruised- my sister assures me its normal end of pregnancy, babies head resting on pelvic bone. But as of tonight I started walking bow legged as it hurts- just so weird. Anyone else have this????? Does it go away? I feel like these last few weeks I have become a blobbering mess with complaints- poor dear husband!

4/21/08- 35 weeks- I thought I had updated last week but I guess I forgot to save it! We went to both doctors last week and Baby A weighed 5 lbs and 6 oz and Baby B weighed 6 lbs! We were really happy with those weights at 34 weeks! Unfortunately my Dr said he wants me to stay on the medicine terbuline until at least 36 1/2 weeks if possible then I can go off it. I was bummed as I thought last week he said we could go off it at 35. We went to hospital yesterday because I had some swelling and headache this weekend.They did a preclampsia /liver panel and it turned out okay but I was still having contractions ( strong ones) 5 minutes apart! So I got another shot of terbuline and that slowed it but doctor said at hospital if I had been dilated he would of done the C Section yesterday! No such luck!!! I know I need to be patient and let the boys grow and cook for the next two weeks, but the aches and pains of twin pregnancy is crazy at the end!!!! Start the biweekly NST tomorrow!

My big dilema the past few days has been the decision of circumcision...aghhh what a hard choice when you are on the fence with it!!

4/25/08- 35 weeks and 5 days- This week has been torture! We have had three appts and at every appt the main thing is I am having contractions 3-5 minutes apart continuiously! Today at my NST, the babies were great, all test were great but I was having contractions 3-5 minutes apart nonstop. Some were painful and took my breath away and some were not a big deal at all. Well, no dilation at all! AGGHH. Cervix is softening and doctor doesnt think I will go much longer, basically sent me home, said if they get more painful and intense to come back but no C Section until either dilation or I hit 37 weeks ....so basically I have to just deal with contractions 3-5 minutes apart. Everyone that I talk to usually when their contractions get to 3-5 minutes apart regularly it does something to cervix and they go into labor...I just dont get this. I know its awesome for the babies to harvest a few days more but come on I am so drained from the contractions. ...my poor husband, dealing with my moodiness and snappiness! I am trying so hard to keep it under control and be pleasant and nice but then its like a demon comes over me and I snap at the littles things, hormones I guess because when it happens I hear myself and think " who is this person" and I try to shut up but...it just comes out!! Poor guy .. he needs to enter Sainthood for dealing with me right now!