Well, we certainly had an eventful weekend around here. We spent Saturday afternoon running around trying to find a replacement for my mom's computer that had decided to die on her a few days ago. In a frustrating turn of events, a few months ago, a new regulation was put in place that lithium batteries can no longer be shipped to APO (overseas American military) addresses. And pretty much EVERYTHING electronic has a lithium battery. That means that we are basically restricted to what we can find in a store on base or on the economy. Unfortunately, unless you want an iPad, there are about four options for tablet computers in the stores, and as hard as it is for me to accept, my parents just aren't Apple people.
Just as we were giving up hope, I remembered my old standby--German Amazon. I did a quick search and lo and behold, they had the tablet she wanted and the docking station in stock--unfortunately, for a lot more than most American stores thanks to the exchange rate, but we aren't in much of a bargaining position. So, we made the order and all was well.
Except, all day I'd been feeling a little off. Achy. Tired. Crampy. Lots of Braxton Hicks. So, when we got home, I put my feet up and tried to relax for the rest of the evening. Then, just as I was getting ready to go to bed, I felt something new. An intense cramping feeling low in my stomach combined with the feeling of my uterus tightening up. I brushed it off, but about 15 minutes later, the same thing happened. So, I hesitantly told Colby that I miiiiight be having real contractions. Over the next 3 hours, the contractions continued, some with the achy, cramping feeling, and others that didn't hurt. I went into panic mode around midnight and decided that we needed to do ALL OF THE LAUNDRY so that I could pack my hospital bag.
At 2:30, Colby convinced me to go to bed, and I was woken up twice with the painful contractions, but I had my last one around 4:30 in the morning on Sunday. Since then, I've had a fair amount of Braxton Hicks, but fortunately, nothing painful. It did light a fire under me to start knocking out those final "to-dos" on my Get This Done Before Babies list, but it seems like for now, the ladies are pretty content staying inside for a bit longer.
Happily, this also meant that I was able to attend my shower on Sunday where I had a great time eating yummy snacks, doing a fun craft and opening prezzies! Last night, I made a massive Amazon and BabiesRUs order, using up all of my gift cards, and at this point, everything that we're going to "need" when the babies arrive is either in the house or on its way. So, I'll feel a lot better once everything arrives, but I feel good knowing that at least we know we'll be getting it shortly.
And in the meantime, I'll just keep reminding Charlotte and Annabelle that they are much more comfy and cozy swimming around in amniotic fluid than they will be out in this big, crazy world. No need to make an entrance too soon!
Yikes. Sounds like an eventful weekend for sure!
Posted by: Erin | October 16, 2012 at 04:04 PM
So glad the girls are staying put and you got to enjoy your shower! It was good that the contractions scare lit the fire to finish up a few things though :) It's SO easy to just lay around the last few weeks and then realize (too late) that you could/should have done soooo many things before the baby comes. Hope the contractions stay away for a while longer!
Posted by: Solange | October 16, 2012 at 06:25 PM
Oh wow, I thought you were going to tell us at the end of the post that they made an early arrival--so glad they stayed put! Your box is finally going in the mail today! :)
Posted by: Sara | October 16, 2012 at 07:34 PM
I'm so glad that the babies are still where they need to be and that they are giving you time to get it all together! I figured you have been able to carry them a long time considering they are twins? Not that I know anything really about pregnancy or twins, at least not yet!
Posted by: Brittany | October 17, 2012 at 05:16 AM