Pregnant with Twins

Our last busy week has come to an end and today I've been resting to try to reduce some of the swelling that has accumulated.  I am thankful Daniel will be home with us for a long weekend.  It's looking like it will take all weekend to flush out some of this fluid.  I am 28 weeks pregnant with twins and I can definitely feel the difference between a twin pregnancy and a singleton.  And I am sure the surge in heat this weekend is only going to heighten my awareness! 

Besides the excess fluid in my legs, arms and hands, I am having the hardest time eating.  Nothing sounds good nor does it taste all that great.  This is a huge difference compared to my other pregnancies and it comes at the worst time because I need all the calories and protein possible to help these2  babies grow and develop.  Usually I crave sweets or carbs.  While the ice cream tasted good for a while, even that no longer sounds good.  Can you imagine?  This is sooo bizarre!

Then about a week ago, I started to panic a bit.  Well, enough to send my heart beating and my pulse racing when I thought about the end of this pregnancy.  The thought of birthing/feeding/raising two babies at the same time, in addition to what was already expected of me as mother to 9 children, was overwhelming.  I'm mostly concerned about the feeding part since I've always breastfed my babies.  The book that was loaned/recommended to me by a new friend didn't seem to calm my anxiety.  Finally, one day I was resting on my side between busy days and decided I would search out blogs talking about raising twins.  There were many to choose from, not to mention websites dedicated to raising twins.  After reading several, I am calm and more confident in my ability to successfully feed these babies when the time comes.  And I can't wait for them to arrive!  Ever since I was a little girl, I have always wanted to have twins.  I remember telling Daniel once that I thought God would honor that desire and look where we are today.  I firmly believe these babies are from Him and I couldn't be more thankful for the blessings He continues to bestow upon us.  First, Henry's amazing healing and now these beautiful babies!  Thank you, Jesus!!