October 22, 2013

 

This was the morning of my 38 week doctor's appointment. We wanted to take a few pictures before we left, mainly to document the belly. Little did we know....

This would be how our day would end!

 

We welcomed our twin girls on October 22, 2013!

 

MaeLynn Nicole

5lbs 13oz

18 inches

 

EmmaLeah Rae

5lbs 6oz

18 1/2 inches

 

Everyone is doing fabulous!!

As everyone has told us, now the fun really begins!

35 Weeks

We are getting closer! This picture is an odd angle, but you get the idea. I've been recently put on bed rest until babies arrive. It's not "strict" bed rest, my doctor is just out of town and we REALLY want him to be the one delivering the girls. So I'll listen and stay close to home.

Baby A is currently head down and ready to go (she's the bottom one) and then Baby B has made herself quite cozy in the ribs. Quite cozy!

As we are getting closer to our due date, we have continued to surprise not only ourselves, but our doctor on how well this pregnancy has gone. We really have been blessed so much!

The girls are currently around 5lbs, give or take a few ounces. We still go in for weekly ultrasounds to check on the girls. It's been amazing to see them develop from the beginning. I can almost start to tell more what their personalities might be like.

I'll try to keep updating the next month or so, but I must say, it is really hard to sit up for very long, so please forgive me if there is a delay.

6 years & counting...

Today we celebrate our 6 year wedding anniversary!

It's been a wild, crazy ride the last 6 years, but having this guy around has made the trip all that much more fun! We've had our fair share of adventures & there's no slowing down or turning back now!

It's true what they say, you really do fall more in love with each passing year with your best friend & forever companion.

I feel pretty darn lucky that this guy chose me.

:)

33 Weeks

Forgive the messy hair, it's a rather windy day outside.

How far along? 33 Weeks!

Due Date: (At least) October 10^th, if not later…we don’t really know to be honest!

 

Total weight gain: 19 pounds

Sleep: I got a good night’s sleep last night! It just takes LOTS of pillows!

Best moment this week: Seeing the girls on the ultrasound. We get one every week, this week they were really showing their little personalities! It just got us a little more excited!

Miss Anything? I miss driving (I am not allowed anymore), sitting up straight (not that easy when you have one baby in your ribs) and not having to pee 6x an hour (sorry for TMI, but c’mon, it would be annoying to you too). Even with all this, I have enjoyed every minute of this pregnancy, regardless, and wouldn’t change it for anything!  

Movement: I feel more rolling than kicks. We have one baby who likes to stick out her bum (Baby B) while the other one prefers to stretch out her limbs, so we feel her (Baby A) feet and knees more. I love watching my stomach move when they’re trying to get comfy.  

Food cravings: Still…MEXICAN FOOD! I’m stuck on the burritos, enchiladas and chips – oh my goodness! We seriously can’t go ANYWHERE without stopping for a burrito! Mmmmm! I’ve also found a new drink concoction I’m addicted too – ½ lemonade ½ sprite! It is delicious! I can down a few of these without thinking twice about it! Seriously, you have to try it!

 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I was craving crepes yesterday and well…I don’t think I’ll be doing that again for the rest of the pregnancy. The girls were less than impressed.

 

Gender: Girls!

Labor Signs: I’ve had some Braxton hick contractions, but no signs of labor. Our doctor said, “your body was built for to carry twins” – they are not budging!

Symptoms: The carpel tunnel still continues. It’s worse in my right hand than my left, but again, it will go away after the girls arrive.

 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Lunch! Ha ha! I’ve just been a little hungrier than normal these days!