My tooth, according to the dentist, will just have to wait. Apparently there was decay which (along with the almonds) caused the break. He took an x-ray (2 lead vests plus rationalizations of "I get radiation from computers, cell phones, TVs, everything, my boys' organs are developed, it's the new digital technology so a lower dose", etc.) and the decay is not close to the root.
So I could either get a temporary cap thingy, and then go back after birth for a filling...or just keep it really, really clean and go back after birth for a filling.
Because it is an upper molar and because I'm so fucking huge and cannot lay on my back long enough for him to even properly look at it with a mirror, he suggested the "keep it clean" method.
So now I own a water pick.
My dentist is not the only one who thinks I'm too huge for normal life. I tend to concur. Yesterday, I put on socks, and discovered afterwards that one had a hole in it. Not just a little hole, either. But I left them on, because the thought of reaching my feet to take them off and then replacing the holey ones with new socks was simply overwhelming.
When I get up at night to pee, I first sit and catch my breath. I then reach out and grab the closet door frame (yes, our room is rather small) and pull myself up. After peeing, I use the sink as a hand-rail.
I had to sit down to chop a single onion last night.
I'm sure some of this is deconditioning from my lengthy bedrest stint, but some of it really is my size. And weight. I've been retaining fluid and I wouldn't be at all surprised to discover that I have gained 10 pounds this week.
I am so glad my boys are still inside and growing. But the honest truth is, it's getting very difficult to carry them. I know that every day they're inside is a day they're not in the NICU, which is what makes the near-crippling sciatic pain worthwhile. And it's only one more month, so I can surely cope with the back and hip pain. I'd much rather suffer than have my babies suffer.
But I will be glad when it's March and I have them in my arms.
8 comments:
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, I WANT TO SEE A PHOTO OF YOUR GIRTH!!!!!! Cast your principles aside, to satisfy my curiosity ; )
*giggle* I second Lulu.
On the serious side, it's good to hear the babies are staying put and you're doing relatively well. I hope you don't get too much more painful!
Hang in there girl....you're almost there!!!!!
I would ask for pictures, but I can picture it in my mind's eye just fine :) I am sooo glad I don't have any pictures left from back then to look at. 38 weeks with twins isn't pretty, I can tell you that. But it is easier on you if you continue to carry out MILD activities if you can. I was actually standing on a chair putting up Christmas lights two days before my boy's emergency delivery.
I would say that your almost there, but you could have 3 weeks and change left to go ;) I was about ready to perform a C section on myself with a fork.
I feel ya...it's becoming so difficult! Hope the time flies and you are holding your baby boys soon!
Ouch... Sounds painful! Hang in there any day now they will be in your arms!
Oh, sweetie, I feel for you! It will be so worth it when you see those little faces!
I totally feel you on the discomforts and size thing. And I'm sorry to hear about your tooth.
Here's hoping your boys stay put as long as they need to in spite of it all. :-)
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