Updates and News (In Which I Whine)

Hey, Faithful Readers

Contrary to popular belief, Jon Bon Jovi and I aren’t dead.  I have just been stricken with a really bad case of pregnancy-related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and since I have edema now, it’s gotten a lot worse.  This is what I look like when I attempt to use my hands:

Except, you know, not hot.  More hot mess.

Here is a whiny update on me life:

• Currently 37w6d pregnant
• Baby dropped at 32w
• Last fibroid ultrasound at 34w came back clear.  They can’t find Kermit (the fibroid under my placenta), so they think it won’t be an issue during labour.
• Iron levels have risen, but combined with fibroids, I might be at risk for post-partum bleeding.
• Pre-labour has started.  I’m pretty much spotting every day now.  Only time I have ever been happy to see spotting.
• Am currently having a lot of pelvic and back discomfort as my pelvis opens up.  To the lady who found my blog by searching for “I am pregnant with twins and cannot walk“, I feel your pain.  There is no position – sitting, standing, lying down – that isn’t guaranteed agony.  I am ready for this baby to be born.  Whenever you’re ready, kid.
• Sister had her baby boy, born Christmas Day.  He has spent the past week or so in the hospital while they monitor him.  He is full term, but had a few minor health issues they wanted to watch.  Today, Milk and I get to meet him for the first time and we will be driving them home.
• Despite the whiny nature of this post, I am actually very happy and excited to meet the Fifth Equestrian of the Apocalypse.

I am hoping that the swelling in my wrists and hands goes down fairly quickly after the birth, so I can start blogging and commenting again.  I do read your blogs, though, so I am keeping up with the news.

Now I have to go put my wrist braces on, and fade back into the ether like a ninja.

A waddly penguin ninja.