Yeah, I had that title to the theme song of "Going to the Chapel" but it didn't work out so well. The irony, of course, is that I'm not getting married anytime soon (too much stress), but as someone (I think it was Margi - Margi, are you here?) pointed out in the comments once, the hormones would make me change my mind. Margi, god bless her, was right. I do suddenly want to get married, but score that for day 2 of shutting the barn door after the horsies.
OK, so I got about 3 hours of sleep last night, in total. I wound up going downstairs and watching Extreme Home Makeover: How Do They Do That? in between contractions and protestations from the babies (it's ok babies. Mommy doesn't like Connie either.) I can't get comfortable, and the contractions are coming with greater strength, although not with greater frequency.
We're off to the doctor's in half an hour to see if I'm in labor or not.
With my luck, I'm not in labor AND I will have been selected to be part of a twins trial in which the doctors force the pregnant mothers to go to 42 weeks before allowing them labor which is given pain relief by uncorking a bottle of horseradish and advising us to "Breathe deeply, and be one with the beef joint!" Then it's off to the airport to collect my family.
Your advice was brilliant yesterday, by the way - thanks very much. I'm nearly 100% sure I want an epidural and need to discuss it with Angus now. Ironically, I've had two spinal taps in the past and yet I'm still a big chicken.
Here's me this morning, freshly showered and exhausted. It's a fun ride, yeah?
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Hope all goes well at the Dr's and you are not in labour, in labour, not in labour.. ugh, its hard to know which is the right answer! Just so long as you and the babies are doing alright, thats all we can ask for! Still looking great despite your exhaustion! If I didn't know any better I would say you were wearing non-prego jeans! (You aren't, are you?!)
Posted by: Super Sarah at September 18, 2007 07:58 AM (UK4xW)
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Good luck at the doctor's. You're looking fabu. Especially the skinny jeans. Dang girly!
Hope things go well with all the family in the house...
Posted by: caltechgirl at September 18, 2007 09:05 AM (IfXtw)
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I'm imporessed given that you are
the completely-exhausted-ready-to-start-the-expulsion process-about-to-have-a-house-full-of-family-fun girl! and You look awesome!
Good luck at the Dr. and picking up the fam.
Posted by: Angela at September 18, 2007 11:40 AM (DGWM7)
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You look awesome for someone so close to being finished with a twin pregnancy. Good luck at the Doc today.
Posted by: Lisa at September 18, 2007 12:55 PM (e8V7B)
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Morning... just checking on you! I woke up this morning thinking about you.. Isn't that weird to think about people who are a continent away and whom I have never met... Anyway, I was thinking of you and Angus and babies. I hope this morning goes well and I will be stalking.. I mean checking in on ya later....
Posted by: Tracey at September 18, 2007 01:12 PM (jgdKP)
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Damn, I didn't look that good with either of my two boys!
Hope all goes well, H!
Posted by: Amanda at September 18, 2007 01:25 PM (ay+rD)
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Wishing you all the best (I almost typed "nest" and realized that was somewhat applicable, too), both fo ryour scan and for your family visits. Glad you are feeling more comfortable with the epidural, since it really does help in terms of feeling calm and able to control my mental outlook (at least it did for me). You look really really good, by the way!
Posted by: Mandalei at September 18, 2007 01:42 PM (O31rw)
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You look absolutely adorable. I hop everything goes well with the babies and with your family visit. Take good care of yoursaelf!
Posted by: sophie at September 18, 2007 02:16 PM (AY+fk)
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You look lovely. Here's keeping good thoughts for you all ~~~
Posted by: sue at September 18, 2007 02:19 PM (WbfZD)
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Oh, I'll be holding a good thought for you!
Posted by: Erin at September 18, 2007 03:22 PM (JabmA)
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I came back to add that this paragraph,
With my luck, I'm not in labor AND I will have been selected to be part of a twins trial in which the doctors force the pregnant mothers to go to 42 weeks before allowing them labor which is given pain relief by uncorking a bottle of horseradish and advising us to "Breathe deeply, and be one with the beef joint!"
cracks me rightthehellup. Thank you.
Posted by: Lisa at September 18, 2007 03:23 PM (e8V7B)
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You look beautiful, as always.
Thinking about you all the time-best of luck today babe!
Posted by: Teresa at September 18, 2007 03:23 PM (2uUIa)
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You look beautiful. You probably don't think so right now but in years to come you'll look back at these pics and see it.
Good luck today!
Posted by: The other Amber at September 18, 2007 03:37 PM (zQE5D)
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I heard about these neat Japanese warmed seats.... want a pair as lemom gifts?
Posted by: LarryConley at September 18, 2007 04:39 PM (6eB2+)
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Ahhh! The Bumbo!!!
Seriously though -- our little girl loves it. It holds her back straight so she gets a new view of the world. Screams when we try to remove her from it.
Posted by: Dotty at September 18, 2007 04:58 PM (KJE2B)
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LOL! Poor darling. I'm here. Always. And I should like to point out that I said that was the way *I* felt. See, I got knocked up the first time without the benefit of a few vows, myself. But by the time I was in my fifth month, I believe I came home, kicked the door in, and said something like, "I'm not going into that hospital as MISS anyone. Get dressed, you're going to make an honest woman out of me."
Yeah. Romantic, no?
Hang in there, babydoll. Things WILL settle down. Sometime. I promise. Once I reach that point, I'll let you know.
I'm rooting for you, sweetie!
Love,
Posted by: Margi at September 18, 2007 05:11 PM (zFQsX)
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if you've made it through two spinal taps, then the epidural will be a breeze - it seriously isn't as painful as a spinal tap is...
Posted by: cheryl c at September 18, 2007 06:11 PM (PLYWz)
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You look wopnderful! And the lemonheads too.
I hope that they let you get some sleep.
Posted by: Richmond at September 18, 2007 09:06 PM (Yw9zM)
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Goodness, still looking fablous! Hope you got the news you were hoping for today. Good luck with the visitors
I look forward to hearing an update on Jeff.
Posted by: Christina at September 19, 2007 01:16 AM (cu+y1)
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Wow!! You don't look like you've gained a single pound...except where the babies are.
That's great!!
Posted by: Solomon at September 19, 2007 12:54 PM (x+GoF)
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.... you look great, Helen... although just a bit tired and uncomfortable.... they'll be here before you know it..... and then the fun will really begin!...
Posted by: Eric at September 24, 2007 01:27 AM (g02Hg)
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