Welcome!!

Todd and I could not be more excited to welcome our two babies into this world this spring/early summer. Our official due date is June 14, but have a feeling we'll see these little turkeys in May. It has already been a long story, but we welcome you to follow along for the last few months of this overwhelming experience! Thanks for joining! :):)

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Tulip Time!

Two years ago I planted my first bulbs, along with this small bush/vine that I hoped would some day grow up my mailbox pole. I was so delighted when they actually grew and bloomed! I then understood the satisfaction that comes with gardening.

Last year, after a year of highs and very low lows, Todd and I took a trip to Hawaii. The trip was awesome, and I wouldn't trade the memories for the world, however my tulips hit their peak while I was gone. So I didn't get to partake in their beauty.

Last week, our beautiful tulips bloomed again, along with the bush around the mailbox. And once again, my opportunity to view them is only on mornings when we pull out of the garage to head to doctors appointments :). So my Uncle Larry did the best thing ever by taking some pictures. So this is what I will savor until I am able to enjoy them more, in spring 2012.



Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Our Tiny Girl Update

So this was an interesting week.

Once I hit the 28 week mark, I decided it was good to start reading books and ordering stuff. I apologize if every sentence I say starts with, "I was reading that...". K, I am reading the twin books and they are FREAKING ME OUT!

In addition, Carters had everything on sale, so I went on and ordered plenty of coordinating pairs of preemie, newborn and 3mo. outfits. They have so much cute stuff, it was hard to choose! But not to worry, because my loving sister had a similar idea and today I received a box with literally every item that they carry that I did not purchase online. Maybe we have some sisterly ESP :). Between us, my aunts and Todd's mother, I actually think we could open our own Carters small baby franchise!

Let's get down to the serious stuff. On Sunday my Braxton Hicks contractions started getting quite close together, about three minutes apart. Naturally I went into panic mode and called the Midwife on call. I doubled my meds and was able to get through the night. Monday they resurface and I called the office again. Stacey, the RN for my doctor was able to talk me off the cliff with much reassurance, and so I was able to make it through last night.

This morning I almost packed a bag, pretty much sure I was dilating and was going to be sent to Northside to be admitted. But believe it or not, my ultrasound was so good that Dr. K and the sonographer were shocked how far I am from dilation. In fact, they measured twice! If you would like more details shoot me an email, and I'll give you the figures. Also, he implied that I may make it to 37 weeks. And here I was counting down to 34!

So all in all it was a great appointment. In addition, it is "Jose" day, Jose is our house cleaner. So I'm not sure it can get better than that :).

Thank you again to all who have commented on FB, emailed and visited, it is helping me keep my sanity for sure.

Much love, Stacey and the girls

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Welch's and McCormick

Todd and I went to the Dr.'s office this morning to check on the girls, and everything STILL looks great!! For the 6th week in a row, he reassured me that my contractions are not changing anything. Also, the girls are each weighing about 2.5 lbs. So from a visit standpoint all is well.

But if you all remember from a few posts ago, both doctors told us that after 28 weeks we either "popped the champagne" or "everything more is gravy". So when I returned home from my appointment, one of my closest friends popped over with some McCormick and Welch's!! We both had a few sips until she got a headache (she's looking for an early April delivery of a little boy) and I started getting a touch of heartburn. But still the best celebration that I could ask for. Without her, I don't know if I would have mentally made it this far.

So I will continue to lay in bed, have contractions and pay bills, and we'll keep baking these girls as long as we can!!

Have a great day all!!

Stacey and the girls

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

I am so happy to pass the 27th week of this crazy twin pregnancy. And no, the anxiety does not go away. I think I will be anxious until I have to bouncing chubby little girls!! Allie and Izzie have moved on us again, and have returned to a T formation. Baby A is feet down with her head around my belly button. Baby B is laying across the top. I'm posting some pictures today, this first one doesn't show much except the outside of the sisters' heads. It's the best "group shot we've gotten in a while.



The next shots are both of Baby A. She was working the camera this morning! Here is a little profile of head and belly (head is on the left) and maybe a little fist sticking up there.
This second one of Baby A is a little crazy. She is looking straight at the camera. You can see her left eye pretty well, and her chubby cheek and mouth. I think she gets her baby fat from her mom.
Lastly and DEFINITELY least, is a little pic of me. I know you are all wondering how I look carrying these two beauties around....so there you have it. But with many more weeks to go, you may not see many more pics of me as the clothing selection is getting limited!

Overall, it was a great appointment and I look forward to getting through the next week and into the safety zone. Thank you all for your support, and I'll keep you posted!!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Duh, Spooning!

Sorry for the Charlie Sheen ref., but it was too easy!

The weekly report went well! The girls are holding up, and so is their mother! So we keep cranking away!!

They have shifted both again, and both babies are breech. I should have guessed it happened with the amount of action that was happening in there on Sunday. The are both facing my left side, spooning I guess! I am thankful that the "head by the bladder" thing is over for the time being.

Also, they both weigh about 2 lb. The are growing as they should and are measuring right on 26 weeks.

This week our aunts B & G are here from Salem, and are being amazingly helpful. I don't know what Todd and I would do without such an supportive group of family and friends.

Thank you K. for the twin books, they arrived today and I've already dove into one. Kind of scary to think of the chaos that is about to hit this house.

That's the update, I'm back in my loose pants and am ready to celebrate the rest of Todd's birthday! Also, Happy Birthday to A and C, so many good ones today.....and Courtney tomorrow!!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Thirty-what?

I am very aware that I will be growing bigger because I am having twins. But my OB announced today that I am measuring 37 weeks! Doh! This is only shocking when one realizes that I am only 25 weeks, with many, many weeks to go.

On arrival home mom and I realized that I am down to about 4 pairs of pants that fit me, have you know that they are all pajama pants/scrubs. (and the scrubs will probably only last another week or two)

So you can imagine how excited I will be for spring to really arrive, so I can start wearing some of my maternity summer dresses to MD appointments. Yes, my only excitement for looking cute involves Dr.s Garcia and Korotkin.

On a side note, this premature spring weather (it will be freezing over next week) has caused all of my tulips to pop up early, so that's a bummer. Hopefully they will live long enough for me to see them when I go to a doctor's appointment one day!

Happy Friday everyone, have a beautiful weekend!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Unsynchronized Swimmers

We went to see our little unsynchronized swimmers yesterday, and everything looks great!

Baby A is head down, with her feet over her head, holding a serious pose. It looks quite uncomfortable, but also helps me understand the discomfort my bladder is feeling too!

Baby B has her head in the left upper quadrant of my abdomen and is laying straight across. The coolest thing about her is that while the ultrasound was over her, she was drinking away! Just enjoying the fluid.

I think she picked that up from me, seeing as I'm probably going through about 3 liters of water a day. And since this is my main activity, she's just following my lead.

The cribs arrived this weekend, and Todd was able to assemble 1 within about 15 minutes (stud). We are probably going to change out our flooring before the girls come, so the other one remains in the box. I can't wait to start taking pictures of it as it comes together!

The guest/girls bathroom is also being transformed, as Todd refuses for this process to end without a pink room. Mom and Todd have been layering the coats on over the last few days, but basically the bathroom will be a pink explosion very shortly. Go Girls!

Bed rest is going fine, I could complain but there is no place I'd rather be than at home growing my family.

Thank you for all of the visitors!!! If you are considering a visit, the morning is definitely better since I tend to get more contractions in the afternoon.

Mostly, thank you to my mom who had been tending to me over the last week, and has more time to go. She's putting up with my water intake habits very well.

I guess I should post updates a little more frequently, as it seems I have a few more things to say than I originally thought! I hope you all are having a great week!