36 Weeks and 12 lbs of Baby!

The great news from our appointment today is that both babies are measuring right around 6 lbs a piece. 6 lbs!  We were praying for at least 5 lbs and are ecstatic about 6!  Mom has gained 33 lbs at this point, and blood pressure is starting to slightly rise, as well as protein levels, but nothing that is concerning to the doctor.  Nothing sounds good to eat, and I'm sleeping in one hour increments.  I am back to taking a nap whenever I can.  I'm just so excited to meet these two little girls!

We again discussed csection vs. vaginal birth, and either way if we haven't delivered next Thursday will schedule our induction/ csection for the week of the 10th.  The doctor on call on the 10th is our least favorite so we will schedule for whatever day our favorite is available :)  Hopefully we just don't make it that long!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Yes, still pregnant!  It's so hard for me to remember I'm still 4 weeks away from 40 weeks.  I'm measuring quite ahead of 40 weeks but don't want to rush these kiddos out.  Our next appointment is Thursday.  Above is our annual girls picture (with my nephew Mikey who couldn't miss it!) and below is Grandma Kay trying to feel the babies move around.  Everyone got a kick out of seeing my stomach move from the outside!  Hopefully the next post will be a picture of our beautiful two girls!

35 Weeks!

Wahoo!  This was our final goal to keep the babies inside to at least 35 weeks!  Happily we went to our appointment today expecting SOME sort of change, and ready for babies to debut at any moment.  Well, no progress.  I guess no news is good news since every day inside is just increasing the odds that the babies will be able to come home with us from the hospital.  But my stomach, back, etc would like to argue I think!

I went to my sisters today and my nephew kept saying how big my belly was!  Our OB has said both babies were still head down so I showed him where their butts were sticking out and he loved it!  I told him my belly was kinda smashed so he was listening to my stomach to hear if the babies were crying... too cute.  I let him know they were definitely ok!  He has two cousins and a nephew who will be arriving close to each other (myself and his sister Jaime are due the same day) and it will be very interesting to see how he likes all the new babies after being the youngest for so long!

Contractions are still happening every day, especially at night, and sleeping is very uncomfortable.  When I roll over I literally feel both babies shifting positions to make themselves comfortable.   Now if they could let me be comfortable!

Babies are both head down and I'm hanging in there.  I'm actually letting myself think I may be able to celebrate Christmas with my family this year and not at the hospital!  Only time will tell, but for now... no progress!

The final details have been added and the nursery is ready for babies!  We're waiting on our fabric for bed skirts and the valance but it's back order until January.

Changing table/ dresser is up, rocker is assembled, cherry blossom tree applied and love the star night light that C picked out for the room!  (Pink is growing on him!)

You can see the paint the best here, went with lavender and light grey.  Frame of the "Sisters" portrait that my sister gave me and also a frame for a picture of the girls and their foot prints! 

Daddy ordered these adorable elephant chains for the fan since our unofficial theme is elephants.  Love these!

And now I just wait.... :)



34 Week Update!

Today we had our 34 week update.  I've been feeling a lot of changes going on so I was hoping for some sort of news.  I still want the babies to "cook" longer (we're praying they are at least 5 lbs a piece) but I was thrilled to hear there are some things happening!
No ultrasound today.  She did a quick heart beat check with a handheld doppler and now both babies are head down!  Heart beats are nice both in the 140-155 range.  A few nights ago, I had severe pain for about 20 minutes and told C that I thought (Baby B) Grace had flipped.  Well I was right!)  Then she checked me and I am 1+ cm dilated (which really means nothing) but 90% effaced!  Baby A is trying to get out!  We changed our next appointment to one week from today, but the doctor said at this point, we are not stopping labor.  She said it's 50/50 that babies will be born before Christmas.  She is pretty sure they will be here by the holiday.  I've said all along they will be Christmas Babies!
This week I've washed baby clothes, started to pack my hospital bag, and made a list of every day things (tooth brush, etc) that need to go in the bag so C and I can finish packing and go when necessary.  Suddenly I don't feel ready at ALL.  I'm excited to meet our girls, but nervous nervous nervous!  Still very uncomfortable, but I know that my body is just preparing for the girls to arrive!

Merry Early Christmas!

 Last night C made a delicious meal for us and his parents to celebrate an early Christmas.  Here are a few photos from the night.

C and I in front of our "basic" Christmas tree.  With two babies on the way we knew there was no way we were busting out the ornaments this year!

George and I sitting down to dinner.

Our beautiful spread!

And Kitty was in love with George's new hat! She even passed up her catnip toys for it!!!

My Mom gifted us her cleaning service for a day!  Thank God since it's been, um, a long time since we've deep cleaned the house!  Here is a quick preview of the results:

Don't think we've seen the floor of our room clothes free in about 4 years.

No clutter, no dirt.  Love it!

We can actually see our beautiful countertops!

And C organized the pantry, which is now a storage place for diapers and child items!

Thanks Mom!!!

Vacation! Maternity Leave! Oh My!

 Here I am today at 33 weeks and 1 day.

Finally on vacation!  Then hopefully straight to maternity leave.

Nothing exciting to post, we have been doing lots around the house and I will post some pics this weekend!  Hope everyone is doing well!