Last night I went to the toilet and when I looked in there was heaps of blood in there.  I got quite scared by that so i went to the hospital.  They checked me out and put the babies on USG monitors. It was supposed to be half an hour but they wouldn't both cooperate so it took more like an hour to get enough trace for the doctor to be satisfied.  The midwives were great and really supportive.  Especially since I felt like I was going to cry most of the time and it was hard to hold it in.  I had to have steroid injections (one last night and one this morning) to mature the lungs just incase they decide to come early - which it looks like they may do now.  I spent the night in the ward - not sleeping. This morning they said I was OK to go home but I need to take it very easy and spend as much time resting as possible.  The midwife said making it another 2 weeks would be wonderful so that is currently my goal. 2 weeks. I'm going to take it one day at a time from now on.  I'm going to go to work tomorrow but my boss was very supportive when I called her so I can do a few things for the day and she'll be happy with that. 

Yesterday was the first day with the kids.  I thought I was going to help the other teacher  just ease into things - since I knew the kids and parents already.  She actually arrived with NO plan for the day.  This really was a bit annoying since last Thursday I asked her if she was ready and she said yes.  So I had to tell her what to do for the day and set up (and find) the activities for her and stuff which was not quite what I had planned to do. I actually only spent an hour in the library beeping books where I had planned to spend almost double that.  But I obviously overdid things so I wont make the same mistake.  I guess she'll have to sink or swim without me. 

I am currently down to work for 3 weeks but I dont think I'll do it all. Especially if they come in 2 weeks time.  It was a bit scary going to the hospital last night alone.  I wish my friend was here but she is over in America having a blast. She is supposed to be my birth partnet but if they come in 2 weeks she wont be back in time.  My mum said she is ready anytime so will probably be here within 24 hours of my calling her so that's good. 

The bottom baby is breech. It doesn't look like moving so the idea of caesarean was brought up again. I'm scared about what happens in a caesarean. Have lots of questions for midwives at the clinic next week.

I forgot to write it in this morning.

I had my GTT and passed with flying colours. No diabetes here. That's a relief. I feel like I've eaten so much sugary food because that's all the babies will let me eat and keep down.

 Very happy with that little result.

Well today is Australia Day. I went to the ceremony this morning as I do every year. I played with the band but as I cant play trumpet or horn, I had to be a percussionist. So I made my great tambourine and triangle debut.  I tell you what, percussion is BORING!! You get to count 45 bars then hit the triangle once, then count again. Yawn. But I enjoy being part of the band. I'm taking a leave of absence for the first term and then I'll see how I go after that.

I'm still feeling physically unwell but I am being positive so everyone keeps telling me I look great! Although I am still getting comments that I am not very big. I think I'm huge! I have to roll out of bed or off the couch.  But there's not long to go now. Then they will be out and I can hug them and kiss them and see them. I'm so looking forward to that.

We start school on Monday.  I've been up for a few days getting things ready with Janine (who is replacing me while I'm gone).  I thought I'd be really possesive about my program etc but actually I'm not.  I'm way more occupied with what I'm going to be doing so I kind of dont care what she does with them at this point. (I do care but not nearly as much as I thought I would). 

TV is boring but sitting upright is uncomfortable so its a toss up what I'll do. Sitting here is uncomfortable so I'm going to go lie down again now. Happy Australia Day everyone. (It's a very important day for us for those who don't know what it is).

Boy they're not kidding when they say you can get leg cramps. EVERY NIGHT! So painful. And my muscles take hours to feel better again.  Even now (at 5pm) my left leg muscle is still hurting.  I had trouble walking on it today.

I had my Glucose Tolerance Test today.  The drink wasn't too bad to drink but the aftertaste made me feel so sick.  I was really worried about throwing up but I managed to keep it in till after the second blood was taken.

I had a man come in to look at my garden to get it finished - since I cant do it myself.  They are going to do it next week and it's going to be great. We'll have lots of grass for the babies to play on and the dogs to run on.  They're going to put in an automated dripper and sprinkler system so the watering can be regulated and I wont have to worry about it anymore. 

Babies are moving quite a bit right now. This seems to be their active time.  I can feel the bottom one rolling over. Huey started kicking me in what i think is my kidney the other day. It was a very sharp painful kick! It made me jump which I think made bub happy so did it again.  Duey doesn't move as much anymore. Must be getting pretty crowded in there now.  I love feeling them move and kick.  It must be their way of making up for all the other discomforts. This is definitely the part I am going to remember.  My bump is this really weird shape. It's not round but kind of lumpy. With a large lump at the top and a smaller one underneath.  It is so weird to look at. 

Most of the stuff I bought in Adelaide arrived today. I have put it all in the nursery but not unpacked it yet.  The cot and baby seats are still to come. Then I think I have everything I need. (Famous last words!!!!!) Oh yeah. Still haven't decided on a pram. Everyone has an opinion but that just makes it more confusing.  I like the ones where they are side by side but they are so heavy. Haven't made much progress on the car upgrading yet.  I've made some enquiries but am waiting to hear back. 

I'm feeling pretty positive and good (even though i feel constantly like I'm going to throw up). I am scared stiff about the birth but really looking forward to what comes next!