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32 Weeks Pregnant with Twins!

To My Beautiful Child· Twin Pregnancy

11 Jul

To my beautiful children,

We made it to 32 weeks pregnant with twins!

I always google what babies born at whatever week I’m at look like, and at 32 weeks, you’re looking adorable! A full on baby, just skinny. You’re adding a 1/2 pound each per week and I’m so proud of my little chubsters. Mama loves her a chubby baby. You’re each 4 pounds, so including the extra placenta that I’m carrying since you each have your own, it’s like I’m carrying a 9.5 pound baby right now. And I still have SIX WEEKS left. Whew. You’re making your mama really uncomfortable. Like, more uncomfortable than I ever thought possible. 

I always thought about getting pregnant; that was my end goal for years through IVF and every procedure. Even when we found out we were having twins, I didn’t really think about how hard it was going to be. It is a physical marathon like I have never known! Three weeks ago at my doctor’s appointment, he told me that my belly was as big as a 40-week full term singleton belly. Now it’s three weeks later and my body has really started to feel it. I had some slight swelling up until that point, but now I have extreme swelling throughout my entire body. Like, my legs look I’m training for the sumo wresting world championships and I’m going to WIN. It’s unbelievable to look in the mirror and see my body change like this. The hard part is walking and moving because my legs are so thick that they rub together when I walk a lot and my ankles are so huge that I literally have rolls on my ankles so they are hard to bend. I drink lots of water and try to limit my sodium intake. The only thing that helps slightly is elevating my legs, but then the second I start walking or standing, they fill up again like balloons. It’s super glamorous and comfortable 🙂

 
I end up in tears about every other night. I feel decent (well, decent for the new standard of living) in the mornings, but then when the night time rolls around, I am reduced to bawling! It’s nice to let it all out. It’s hard being so uncomfortable all of the time; whether I’m laying, sitting or standing. 

It’s hard to breathe with you peanuts pushing up against my lungs, and I’ve had acid reflux the last few weeks so I started taking an acid controller. I also sleep propped up in bed with literally 4 or 5 pillows every night. It’s a circus! We slept at your Gigi’s house (that’s what we have decided that we want you to call my mom), and your cute grandpa Steve let me sleep in his bed with Gigi so I could be more comfortable. When we were heading up there to their house for the 4th of July, I walked downstairs with a giant black trash bag and your aunt Jocelyn asked me what it was. “My pillows,” I said 🙂 I’m a little high maintenance right now…but I’m in survival mode!

I was at the mall the other day and a nice lady told me that I looked really good. Then, when I was walking out, this other lady said really loud, “Look at her! She’s HUGE!” Yes, I’m being serious. I just smiled because what else could I do? So awkward and insensitive. Well, if I have to be huge to carry you two miracles, then so be it. My friend told me that I should have said something like, “the gym is across the street, and it looks like you could use it yourself!” Ha ha ha she wasn’t being serious, but it made me laugh. 

I have honestly been really self conscious going in public and showing by big ankles and legs. It’s been embarrassing, and even though I told myself that I wouldn’t be self conscious, it has been hard not to be! I’m taking good care of myself and I don’t want people to think that I’m not, I guess. It’s weird. I was in church today though, and I saw one couple who had lost one of their twins after they were born; they were born extremely early. I also thought of a woman that my mom told me about who has been trying to have children for 10 years. She finally got pregnant with twins after doing IVF, then lost one of the twins in her first trimester and is devastated. Thinking about these sweet women made me stronger. I can do this. It will be so worth it to see your precious bodies, to get to raise you, to see your daddy hold you and the joy that will come because of you. It is a mental game at this point and I need to try to stay really positive! It was easier for me to stay positive and encouraged during IVF for some reason. Right now since I constantly feel absolutely horrible, it’s wearing on me! It makes me really grateful for my normally good health. I know that this will pass before I know it. I just need to endure.


I went to my doctor again last week and he said, “I have good and bad news,” with a smirk on his face. He said that everything is looking so good that I’ll most likely go the full 38 weeks which is full term for twins. If I haven’t gone into labor by August 18th, he will induce me then!
We have had a really busy couple of weeks; we went to Lake Powell with daddy’s family and then we went up to Oakley (just an hour away) for the 4th of July with my side of the family. I slept a lot at both places and it was to relax.
Your dad is my favorite when he tells me that he wants to “hold the babies.” He takes both hands and holds my belly for a minute. You’re both moving around SO much, and at my first non-stress test on Thursday, it was like you knew I could see you so you were moving around like crazy! They focused the ultrasound on Goldie and your diaphragm was moving up and down practicing breathing and your little mouth was opening and closing. The nurses looked over and I had tears streaming down my face! I didn’t expect that; the miracle of you two in my belly just hits me really hard sometimes.
I had my first prenatal massage last Thursday as well, and it felt really nice. I was hoping that it would help with the swelling, but it didn’t. I’m going in again next week and I’m going to ask her to focus mainly on my legs and ankles. I took an epsom salt bath tonight because I heard that helps with swelling. It didn’t help either…and I notice some stretch marks on my bum/hip when I was getting into the bath! All of the major and rapid swelling is starting to take its toll on me.
Your daddy got nasal surgery on Friday so it has been quite the weekend! He has the worst sinuses I have ever seen, so we have been quite the pair. I have been taking care of him a lot more than normal this weekend and he said that he feels bad since I’m the pregnant one. I just want his sinuses to be better so that he can breathe normally! The doctor said he could breathe at 10% capacity through one of his nostrils. We are hoping this helps a lot. When he was waking up from the anesthesia at the hospital, he told me that he wanted to drive home because he wanted to keep me safe since I’m pregnant with twins. I was laughing SO hard. He also said that he didn’t want anyone to take away his freedom, and then sang “Freedom!” several times. I was dying!
Your aunts and Grammy on the Parcell side threw us the beautiful baby shower on Thursday night! Aunt Rachel is so creative and did an incredible job planning it, and since she is expecting her baby boy in September, it was a combined shower. It was stunning and we are so excited to welcome three babies into the family so soon! I’ll post more pictures when she gets them back from the photographer.
Well, babies. You better be REALLY cute because I’m putting up with a lot of crap for you. I mean….what I meant to say is that this is so worth it 🙂 Both of these statements are true 😉
For real though, you’re worth everything and we are so excited to have you join our family. I love feeling your sweet little bodies move inside my belly. I dream about seeing you for the first time and I can’t wait!
I love you!
xo,
Mama

32 WEEKS PREGNANT WITH TWINS – A PHOTO DIARY:

You can check out Rachel’s blog here 🙂
32 weeks pregnant with twins featured by top US life and style blogger and twins mom, A Slice of Style
This dress is non-maternity but I got a bigger size! It helped me feel a little less awkward at church today 🙂

 

32 weeks pregnant with twins featured by top US life and style blogger and twins mom, A Slice of Style
Remember how my legs didn’t use to look like a sumo wrestler? Ha ha ha…

 

32 weeks pregnant with twins featured by top US life and style blogger and twins mom, A Slice of Style

 

32 weeks pregnant with twins featured by top US life and style blogger and twins mom, A Slice of Style

 

32 weeks pregnant with twins featured by top US life and style blogger and twins mom, A Slice of Style

 

32 weeks pregnant with twins featured by top US life and style blogger and twins mom, A Slice of Style
First non-stress test! My hat is here and my dress is here. This is by far my most comfortable maternity dress; probably because it covers my legs 🙂
32 weeks pregnant with twins featured by top US life and style blogger and twins mom, A Slice of Style

 

My giant cankles after the shower on Thursday. Glamorous. My dress is super comfy though! I love that I can wear it even when I’m not pregnant.
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32 weeks pregnant with twins featured by top US life and style blogger and twins mom, A Slice of Style

 

I got these socks at my shower. Yeah…I obviously can’t wear them yet…
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32 weeks pregnant with twins featured by top US life and style blogger and twins mom, A Slice of Style

 

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  1. Ella says

    July 11, 2016 at 5:47 am

    Did your doctor's tell you when you're gonna have the babies like have them early or directly at full term

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      July 11, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Everything is looking so good that he said that I'll go full term for twins which is 38 weeks most likely. If they don't come before August 18th, he'll induce me then!

      Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    July 11, 2016 at 5:48 am

    Have you picked out the baby boy name yet? And what is goldie full name gonna be?

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      July 11, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Goldie Emma Parcell (Emma after my grandma). Haven't picked out a name for boy yet!

      Reply
  3. Nicole Terrigno says

    July 11, 2016 at 10:22 am

    I started following your blog right before you got pregnant and I had just found out my husband and I were expecting. I just gave birth 12 days ago and although I didn't have infertility issues,. my little guy had a heart defect that they detected about half way through my pregnancy He needed open heart surgery right after birth (he's doing great now!) and I've realized rhat having a baby is a true miracle and all the discomfort (or in my case, stress and anxiety) is worth it. You look beautiful, cankles included! Hang in there mama. I can tell you as a brand new mom, the discomfort will be a distant memory soon!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    July 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    You look adorable!

    I know everyone always hates advice (sorry!) but athletic compression socks really helped me during my last pregnancy. I did not wear them during the day but would when I got home and they really helped! Thankfully, it will all go away soon and you will have those sweet babies 🙂

    Reply
  5. Erin Fairchild says

    July 11, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    I'm so sorry you're dealing with swelling! You seriously still look gorgeous though!!!

    Her Heartland Soul
    herheartlandsoul.com

    Reply
  6. Whitney Parnell says

    July 11, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    You look beautiful! It won't be long until those sweet blessings are in your arms and all the swelling will have been well worth it!
    http://kahntgetenough.blogspot.com/

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  7. Laura says

    July 11, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    Hang in there mama! You are doing an amazing job. Give yourself some of God's grace. I am also 32 weeks pregnant with twins currently so I totally feel you. I am such a go go go person and it has been SO hard for me to accept help and just be lazy (I mean rest!!). It kills me I can't run errands all over town like I used to. I swear swimming helps! Not just floating in the pool, but swim some gentle laps. I've been swimming three days a week for 30-45 min and it's the ONLY time I feel relatively normal. It also is the only thing that immediately helps with the swelling. The swelling is no joke. Whenever you can, put on compression hose. They are not attractive at all but really help suck it in. I feel so supported when I wear them. I hear you on the acid reflux too. I eat tums like they're candy! I have them all over the house and pop them in like tic tacs. Is it weird I actually crave them now? Hahaha. I actually wake up gagging in the middle of the night and have thrown up a few times because the acid is just so bad. I also got a wedge pillow off amazon that helps tremendously-I also sleep upright. Oh! And the comments!! Someone told me, "dang girl, you look like you're about to pop!!" And then not even five minutes later another sweet woman told me I looked fabulous..so there ya go! I just smile and go about my business! Sorry I've now written a novel to you but just want you to know you are not alone!! I'm right there with you and I live in the south where the humidity is insane and the heat index is over 105 every day!!! However, I feel you on feeling incredibly blessed. We struggled with infertility and wanted this pregnancy so so badly so I am just continuing to praise God for blessing us and keeping these babies safe for another six weeks!! ?????

    Reply
  8. alison says

    July 11, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    Girl my ankles looked like that too! And I was only carrying one! Lol but I remember how painful it was and by the end of the day you just feel so over it! I blame the summer heat too! But you look fabulous! Hang in there! ??

    Reply
  9. Hailey says

    July 11, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    I'm almost 29 weeks with my first and just starting to feel the discomfort of carrying this little one around! I can't imagine carrying two babies… you are a superstar, not to mention just beautiful in your photos! You're almost there, mama! Sending love and encouragement from Gig Harbor, WA as you enter your last few weeks!

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    July 12, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    You are amazing, you look amazing, I am so excited for you to meet your babes. I am 26 weeks with my first, and the fact you are carrying two makes you a super mama! Xoxo

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:04 am

    Hi Jenica- it's Katie Myers. I've been following your pregnancy and I'm just SO excited for you and Tyler. Congratulations!!! I get extremely swollen in my legs and feet during my pregnancies. I got medical grade compression stockings that go from my feet all the way up to the top of my thighs. They fitted me for them and everything. They helped so much. I would put them on first thing in the morning. Eric usually had to help me. Ha ha! Then I took them off at night. I would still swell, but nothing like I would if I didn't wear them. Maybe try them out. Hang in there!!! Can't wait to see your cute babies!!

    Reply
  12. Tia @ GoodGenes says

    July 13, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    OMG girl…I have followed your story since the beginning and I have to say, I'm so glad you have a sense of humor about those crazy cankles!! Oh man, they look like they hurt. I had to laugh a tad because of THE THINGS WE HAVE TO DO FOR A BABY! It's crazy. All of it. Hang in there mama! You're almost done!

    Reply
  13. Ms. Natalie says

    July 14, 2016 at 6:05 am

    I know you probably have already had your twins (congratulations!!), but I just read this and that socks picture reminded me. When I had my first I developed preeclampsia too and I had crazy swelling. When I got checked into the hospital the socks they gave me didn't fit, so they had to go to a different floor and get the biggest socks usually used on men patients (who aren't found on the L&D floor). I find it funny now… Hang in there!

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