Week 35 update

This week when Billy and I walked into the waiting room, there were at least 4 other couples. I figured it might be a while before my name was called, so I went to use the bathroom. In there were a mom and her little boy. When I came out to wash my hands, the boy, who was probably about 3 years old, was staring at my belly.
Boy (confused): "Mom, what's in the lady's tummy?"
The mom: "There's a baby, just like in mommy's tummy."
Boy (understanding): "Ohhh, just a bigger one!?"
Me: "Actually, there are 2 babies in my tummy."
Boy (confused): "2 babies!?"
The mom: "Congratulations!"
And that's when they left. The little boy's face was priceless. His mom probably had to explain that one to him later on that day. Kids are so funny!

We've been doing nonstress tests for a while now, but this week was a little different because there was another pregnant woman in the room with me. Of course we were separated by a curtain, but I could still hear everything that was going on on her side of the curtain. After a few minutes, the nurse came in and told the woman that her baby wasn't responding the way he should and that they were going to run a few more tests. So I guess the nurse placed this machine on the woman's belly and it made a loud vibrating sound, which I'm sure babies don't enjoy very much. Then a few minutes later the doctor came in.
Doctor: "Your baby still isn't responding the way we'd like him to. During contractions, his heart rate actually decreases instead of increasing. We're going to have to send you to the 3rd floor of the hospital to have you deliver the baby. They're expecting you in the next couple of minutes."
Billy and I looked at each other for a few seconds, with our mouths wide open. That poor woman probably thought that she was just going to her weekly or monthly appointment. Instead, she had to run to the hospital, with no time to go home to pack her bags, and will not be coming home until she has her baby. And surprisingly, she was very calm... unlike us.
Billy and I have known for a long time that our babies could come at any time, because most twins do come early, but the reality of it really set in when we witnessed what this woman had to go through. I feel so relieved that our babies have waited this long to be born and that we pretty much know exactly how it will all happen the day I deliver. Of course, I know I need to be prepared for surprises, but at least I know the basics.

So, here is what I found out about the babies at this week's ultrasound and appointment.
- Logan is now 4 lb. 12 oz. and Taylor is only 4 lb. 1 oz. But the doctors don't seem to worry too much about it, so I'm not going to stress over it, either.
- They both have hair on their heads. Blonde or black, we don't know, but we will soon enough. I just hope they get Billy's skin tone.
- Taylor really seems to get a kick out of having his feet right in Logan's face, who doesn't seem bothered by it. I guess that's just what happens when two babies get crammed in one belly.
- I will not be able to hold the babies to my chest after they are born, which makes me really sad. But Billy will be able to bring them to my face so that I can see them before the nurses take them away and the doctors stitch me back up.

Well, there's only 1 week left. I thought I would have freaked out by now, but I have actually been pretty calm. Hopefully that will continue because this next Friday is the big day!