2 Weeks and I am finished work. I cannot wait!
I've even worked it out to 9 working days.
I can do that, right? I can make it!
Meanwhile, our stash of savings is almost completely depleted. :( I do feel good though because we were able to get most everything on sale or at a really great price (thank you border shopping!) Just a few minor things left on our list and the room will be ready to be put together!
It's been really hard for me to refrain from buying cute outfits for the girls, but I really can't justify buying anything. I have bins and bins and bins of clothes from friends and friends of friends, and kijiji finds, but dang, sometimes you just see something really really cute and you just have to get it! I sneak these things in the house and throw it in a bin. DH will never know the difference!! ;)
Lots of great things coming up soon. A girls get together next weekend, my second shower in 2 weeks time, and my maternity photo shoot just after that. I can't wait. Good times ahead! And being off! YAY!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
She works hard for her money!
I'm struggling when to go off. My next full OB appt is on the 31st and I think I will go off then, or at least get my note to go off the following week. I'm starting to get large and uncomfortable, and I know by then it will be worse! I will be 29 weeks by then.
I just hate people who have an opinion on everything I do. When people ask when I'm going off, they are like oh, that early? Grrrrr. Yes that early! Leave me alone if you are going to be all judgy! Yes, maybe with your singleton pregnancy you worked until the day before your water broke, but you have to understand, I'm the size NOW that you were at 30 weeks. My back is killing me. I'm exhausted all the time. I can really tell the difference in the last 2 weeks.
For me, yes, I think, man I could be off 2 months before the babies come, but it's not really about how long I'm off, it's what I can and can't do at this time in my pregnancy. My OB says that anywhere from 24-28 weeks is pretty standard for twins, so I think that's ok by me.
Plus I have to look at my wacky pay schedule. The cut off for my commissions will be June 8th. If I don't take it then, it will be another month before there is another comission cheque, and I don't want a cheque in my waiting period to mess up my EI waiting period, so there it is. 7th or 8th of June is my target. A month. I can do it!!
I just hate people who have an opinion on everything I do. When people ask when I'm going off, they are like oh, that early? Grrrrr. Yes that early! Leave me alone if you are going to be all judgy! Yes, maybe with your singleton pregnancy you worked until the day before your water broke, but you have to understand, I'm the size NOW that you were at 30 weeks. My back is killing me. I'm exhausted all the time. I can really tell the difference in the last 2 weeks.
For me, yes, I think, man I could be off 2 months before the babies come, but it's not really about how long I'm off, it's what I can and can't do at this time in my pregnancy. My OB says that anywhere from 24-28 weeks is pretty standard for twins, so I think that's ok by me.
Plus I have to look at my wacky pay schedule. The cut off for my commissions will be June 8th. If I don't take it then, it will be another month before there is another comission cheque, and I don't want a cheque in my waiting period to mess up my EI waiting period, so there it is. 7th or 8th of June is my target. A month. I can do it!!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Viability!
24 weeks marks an impressive milestone. The babies have hit viability. That is to say, if the babies were to make an appearance from here on out, they doctors will try everything in their power to save them.
At our appointment yesterday, one babe was 2.2lbs with a 148 heartbeat, and the other was 1.8lbs with a 156 heartbeat. All within 'normal' ranges. My cervix is nice and long and closed. These babies are sticking put for some time, and that's a relief.
Everything with me is going well. I've gained over 30lbs now. He's also happy with that, noting that at term, he'd like to see somewhere between 50-60lbs on me. Ouch. That's TONS to me, but whatever it takes for my girls to arrive safe and plump is whatever I will do. Bring on the cupcakes?
I feel like I might have a month's worth of work left at the most. It's exhausting being at work, but I don't want to go off too early. My bank balance needs me in as long as possible!
We were surprised with 3D pictures at this ultrasound. How amazing are THESE!!
At our appointment yesterday, one babe was 2.2lbs with a 148 heartbeat, and the other was 1.8lbs with a 156 heartbeat. All within 'normal' ranges. My cervix is nice and long and closed. These babies are sticking put for some time, and that's a relief.
Everything with me is going well. I've gained over 30lbs now. He's also happy with that, noting that at term, he'd like to see somewhere between 50-60lbs on me. Ouch. That's TONS to me, but whatever it takes for my girls to arrive safe and plump is whatever I will do. Bring on the cupcakes?
I feel like I might have a month's worth of work left at the most. It's exhausting being at work, but I don't want to go off too early. My bank balance needs me in as long as possible!
We were surprised with 3D pictures at this ultrasound. How amazing are THESE!!
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