As I woke up this morning I laid in bed and thought about all the things that we have to be thankful for this year. At times, when I think about all the incredible things that are going on in our lives, I get overwhelmed and feel unworthy!
As I lay here this morning I looked out the bedroom window to the sunshine covered mountains and I'm thankful for where we live. In the meantime I was feeling this incredible life inside me. Powerful kicks this morning - and just the reminder of the gift we've been given in the lives of these two little boys. I am thankful for how far this pregnancy has been able to go so far.
I think of my incredible family and friends. I have been surrounded by such incredible people in my life who have helped to shape and mold me. I am also so thankful for a God who loves, blesses, and forgives.
I am thankful for Chris. Beyond words thankful for him.
I look with eager anticipation to the year ahead and what I'll be writing about a year from now!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
More Belly Pics!
Here are a few more belly pictures taken today...30 1/2 weeks!
The view from up here.
Lotsa babies.
I got a huge kick right as this shot was being taken.
Wow.Sunday, November 23, 2008
A New Number
I had noticed that ever since my stay at the hospital my weight dropped a couple of pounds. When I went to the Dr. this past week they also noted the loss and wanted to verify that I had been eating enough. I feel like all I do is eat! I eat three regular meals, and I also snack quite a bit in between. I certainly NEVER feel hungry!
I attribute some of the weight loss to the Nifedipine that I was on. I probably didn't eat quite as much while taking that medication because everything I swallowed was so painful. I also think that now with me drinking over a gallon of water a day I may also be flushing all the junk out of my body, and in turn losing some weight through that.
Either way...I am happy to announce....that today I got on the scale and I saw a new number! It is two pounds over where I had previously been at my heaviest. Oh so good to see! I just want to be sure that these boys are growing and getting all the nutrients that they need. I think it's working!
And now, time for a peanut butter cookie.
I attribute some of the weight loss to the Nifedipine that I was on. I probably didn't eat quite as much while taking that medication because everything I swallowed was so painful. I also think that now with me drinking over a gallon of water a day I may also be flushing all the junk out of my body, and in turn losing some weight through that.
Either way...I am happy to announce....that today I got on the scale and I saw a new number! It is two pounds over where I had previously been at my heaviest. Oh so good to see! I just want to be sure that these boys are growing and getting all the nutrients that they need. I think it's working!
And now, time for a peanut butter cookie.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Another Visit Down
Our visit today turned out great! The boys are still looking marvelous, which is no surprise being that they're ours! :) They are still both head down. Their heartbeats and fluids looked great, so no reason at all to worry with them. They just continue to grow and take over their mother!
I am now 3 cm dilated. The Dr. said that doesn't really mean a whole lot being that some people can stay 3 or 4 cm. dilated for weeks and weeks. You just never know!
I have been instructed to continue to take my Nifedepin (medicine for contractions) until week 35 as needed if they start coming 6 or more in an hour again. After that we wouldn't try and stop labor. It also looks at this rate that if I can carry these boys far I will be having a c-section. The Dr. thinks I am just too tiny to push out two big boys. My mother (hi Mom!) had a c-section with myself and my two brothers, so it's not a big surprise. If I were though to have them sooner rather than later and they were both small, then possibly I would be able to deliver them. We'll see I guess! Either way is fine with me - just as long as my little men come out healthy and in the easiest way possible for them.
The ultrasound tech saw a bit of fuzz on the top of their heads, so it looks like some hair will be present when we see them. How precious!
All in all it was just a great appointment because the Dr. seems so comfortable and content with where we are. She is so happy to see us at 30 weeks and said that just this past week there were a few births of 30 week babies, one was even a singleton, and they are doing just great! It just feels so good to be at a place where I don't need to worry day to day and minute to minute about them coming too early and the dangers if they would.
I was also informed that if I make it to 36 or 37 weeks I will be taken off bed rest. I doubt I'd even be able to walk then if given the chance, but it's nice to see an ending point IF they don't come before that (which I'm thinking they will!).
And that's that!
I am now 3 cm dilated. The Dr. said that doesn't really mean a whole lot being that some people can stay 3 or 4 cm. dilated for weeks and weeks. You just never know!
I have been instructed to continue to take my Nifedepin (medicine for contractions) until week 35 as needed if they start coming 6 or more in an hour again. After that we wouldn't try and stop labor. It also looks at this rate that if I can carry these boys far I will be having a c-section. The Dr. thinks I am just too tiny to push out two big boys. My mother (hi Mom!) had a c-section with myself and my two brothers, so it's not a big surprise. If I were though to have them sooner rather than later and they were both small, then possibly I would be able to deliver them. We'll see I guess! Either way is fine with me - just as long as my little men come out healthy and in the easiest way possible for them.
The ultrasound tech saw a bit of fuzz on the top of their heads, so it looks like some hair will be present when we see them. How precious!
All in all it was just a great appointment because the Dr. seems so comfortable and content with where we are. She is so happy to see us at 30 weeks and said that just this past week there were a few births of 30 week babies, one was even a singleton, and they are doing just great! It just feels so good to be at a place where I don't need to worry day to day and minute to minute about them coming too early and the dangers if they would.
I was also informed that if I make it to 36 or 37 weeks I will be taken off bed rest. I doubt I'd even be able to walk then if given the chance, but it's nice to see an ending point IF they don't come before that (which I'm thinking they will!).
And that's that!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Happy 30 Week Un-Birthday!
Goodbye 20's! We have crossed into the glorious 30's today and it feels good! I sang the boys their 30 week un-birthday song this morning. Okay, I really didn't sing it to them - that would probably indicate that bed rest has truly driven me batty, but I did think it!
The boys are behaving and doing just what they need to do. My Braxton Hicks have slowed down to every 30-45 minutes, which they said is very normal for this far along in my pregnancy. I have been drinking over a gallon of water a day which seems to be helping to keep them at bay as well. It also means bathroom visits every 10 minutes, but at least I'm hydrated!
Nothing else much new to report. We head back to the Dr. in the morning for our weekly appointment so it will be good to see how everything is looking at this point.
I also want to note that I completely grossed out by my belly button. The other day I realized that I haven't been able to see it for quite a long time now, and so I took out a mirror and looked at it. It is completely flat. Belly buttons have always grossed me out and it makes my stomach churn just to think about it. I wonder if it's going to pop out like a turkey timer. I'll keep you all informed on it's status. Haha.
Our main goal is only 2 weeks away now! Come on 32!
The boys are behaving and doing just what they need to do. My Braxton Hicks have slowed down to every 30-45 minutes, which they said is very normal for this far along in my pregnancy. I have been drinking over a gallon of water a day which seems to be helping to keep them at bay as well. It also means bathroom visits every 10 minutes, but at least I'm hydrated!
Nothing else much new to report. We head back to the Dr. in the morning for our weekly appointment so it will be good to see how everything is looking at this point.
I also want to note that I completely grossed out by my belly button. The other day I realized that I haven't been able to see it for quite a long time now, and so I took out a mirror and looked at it. It is completely flat. Belly buttons have always grossed me out and it makes my stomach churn just to think about it. I wonder if it's going to pop out like a turkey timer. I'll keep you all informed on it's status. Haha.
Our main goal is only 2 weeks away now! Come on 32!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Pictures!
Chris was able to take some pictures today of the progress of the nursery and the progress of my belly. :) He also scanned in a few of the pictures from our ultrasound last Monday.
The pictures of the nursery do not do it justice. It is so beautiful. He spent all day today organizing, sorting, hanging, washing, and getting everything put in it's place.
No apologies for the pictures of me. THIS is the way I look on bed rest!
Enjoy!
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The pictures of the nursery do not do it justice. It is so beautiful. He spent all day today organizing, sorting, hanging, washing, and getting everything put in it's place.
No apologies for the pictures of me. THIS is the way I look on bed rest!
Enjoy!
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Today...
Today has been a really great day. I'm still pregnant and still alive! I was able to sleep really well last night after Chris propped me up with numerous pillows, and I just got out of the shower so I FEEL GREAT!
The boys have been moving like mad the past few days. They are getting big enough now where I can feel their body parts sticking up through my skin. I feel feet, hands, heads....it is amazing!
As I was in the shower just now it hit me how truly incredible all of this is. I find myself getting so caught up in all the details that I sometimes forget what an extraordinary, incredible miracle is taking place inside of me right now. It is truly amazing to think that my two sons are growing inside of me every minute of every day and that soon I will get to see them face to face. I feel so honored, so humbled, so blessed. The formation of life (or lives!) is such an amazing thing.
Today Chris shopped for everything else that we need to pack our hospital suitcase and finish off the nursery. It feels so good to know that we are truly almost ready....or as ready as we're going to get I guess!
THANK YOU again for your continued thoughts, prayers, comments, emails...I will never be able to say thanks enough or let each one of you know what you mean to us through all of this.
The boys have been moving like mad the past few days. They are getting big enough now where I can feel their body parts sticking up through my skin. I feel feet, hands, heads....it is amazing!
As I was in the shower just now it hit me how truly incredible all of this is. I find myself getting so caught up in all the details that I sometimes forget what an extraordinary, incredible miracle is taking place inside of me right now. It is truly amazing to think that my two sons are growing inside of me every minute of every day and that soon I will get to see them face to face. I feel so honored, so humbled, so blessed. The formation of life (or lives!) is such an amazing thing.
Today Chris shopped for everything else that we need to pack our hospital suitcase and finish off the nursery. It feels so good to know that we are truly almost ready....or as ready as we're going to get I guess!
THANK YOU again for your continued thoughts, prayers, comments, emails...I will never be able to say thanks enough or let each one of you know what you mean to us through all of this.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
More Twin Pregnancy Fun
The good times continued yesterday. Nothing quite as exciting as what happened Monday, but still enough to keep us guessing! Yesterday afternoon once we got home I took my 1 pm dose of my contraction medication. I laid down and pretty soon I was experiencing severe, sharp pains on the left side of my chest. I became a bit concerned, but tried to rest through it. Around 6 I took a Zantac, as I usually do before dinner, and noticed that the pain went away for a little while. I ate dinner and around 8:30 the pain started up again. The pain was incredible! Every breath I took, every time I swallowed, every drink of water....it all sent this sharp shooting pain right through what I thought was my heart.
When Chris got home from class I mentioned it to him and we thought we'd give it the night and see how it went. I tried to sleep in bed, but there was no way that was happening so I moved instead to the recliner in the nursery. That too wasn't cutting it so I moved to the couch out in the living room. I truly thought I might be having a heart attack and thoughts were even going through my head about leaving my babies in this world without a mother! At around 1:30 a.m. I took a breath and the pain was instantly gone in a flash. I took a few more breaths just to be sure...and sure enough...no pain! I nearly started crying! I came back to the bedroom and slept so soundly from 2-7. Amazing.
I had never felt this pain until yesterday afternoon so I immediately associated it with the contraction medication that they put me on. This morning Chris woke me at 7 and I was too scared to take the medicine again in fear that it would start up. I called the Dr. and was told to not take the medication, but instead to spend the day laying on my side, drinking fluids and just resting.
I had been feeling much better today and hadn't experienced any of those chest pains until lunch. Chris brought me a plate of spaghetti, salad, and bread and once again I noticed that every time I swallowed a bite of food I would nearly double over with this sharp pain searing through the left side of my chest.
I mentioned this to Chris and he got online to investigate. We feel like detectives trying to figure out what's going on. He was able to find many cases of women (often times with twins) who had experienced similar pain during their pregnancies. It appeared to be nothing more than extreme indigestion and heartburn in their cases. Many of them were put on higher doses of Zantac, changed their diet, ate a bottle of Tums a day, and the problem cleared up!
SO....we'll see! I'm going to try dinner and see if the pain flares back up again for this evening. If it does we will then know that it is not the contraction medication, but instead perhaps just a wonderful case of extreme heartburn.
I'm sorry to post about the not so great side of all this too...but I want these boys to have a documented account of EVERY part of this pregnancy. Maybe I can use this to my advantage some day. :)
Please just cross your fingers that we'll figure out what's going on, that I won't die :), and that I would continue to carry these precious little buggers for many more weeks to come. Oh the joys.
When Chris got home from class I mentioned it to him and we thought we'd give it the night and see how it went. I tried to sleep in bed, but there was no way that was happening so I moved instead to the recliner in the nursery. That too wasn't cutting it so I moved to the couch out in the living room. I truly thought I might be having a heart attack and thoughts were even going through my head about leaving my babies in this world without a mother! At around 1:30 a.m. I took a breath and the pain was instantly gone in a flash. I took a few more breaths just to be sure...and sure enough...no pain! I nearly started crying! I came back to the bedroom and slept so soundly from 2-7. Amazing.
I had never felt this pain until yesterday afternoon so I immediately associated it with the contraction medication that they put me on. This morning Chris woke me at 7 and I was too scared to take the medicine again in fear that it would start up. I called the Dr. and was told to not take the medication, but instead to spend the day laying on my side, drinking fluids and just resting.
I had been feeling much better today and hadn't experienced any of those chest pains until lunch. Chris brought me a plate of spaghetti, salad, and bread and once again I noticed that every time I swallowed a bite of food I would nearly double over with this sharp pain searing through the left side of my chest.
I mentioned this to Chris and he got online to investigate. We feel like detectives trying to figure out what's going on. He was able to find many cases of women (often times with twins) who had experienced similar pain during their pregnancies. It appeared to be nothing more than extreme indigestion and heartburn in their cases. Many of them were put on higher doses of Zantac, changed their diet, ate a bottle of Tums a day, and the problem cleared up!
SO....we'll see! I'm going to try dinner and see if the pain flares back up again for this evening. If it does we will then know that it is not the contraction medication, but instead perhaps just a wonderful case of extreme heartburn.
I'm sorry to post about the not so great side of all this too...but I want these boys to have a documented account of EVERY part of this pregnancy. Maybe I can use this to my advantage some day. :)
Please just cross your fingers that we'll figure out what's going on, that I won't die :), and that I would continue to carry these precious little buggers for many more weeks to come. Oh the joys.
Maternity Pictures
A couple of weeks ago my dear friend Lydia took some maternity pictures for Chris and I. I am thankful that we were able to do this and I love how they turned out! She is truly a talented photographer. There are so many that I love, but here are a few to share.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Update
A lot has transpired here in the past couple of days. This could be a really long entry, so bear with me!
First of all - the appointment on Monday went really well for the most part. My mother-in-law Linda and I went in and they checked the babies measurements. They are looking great! Baby A is measuring at 3 lbs. 4 oz, and Baby B is measuring at 3 pounds. I was blown away with how big they've gotten! Dr. McCoy said they are measuring closer to 30 week babies than 28 week babies so that is great news! We were able to capture some 3D pictures, but I need to scan them into my computer so they will be coming shortly. They are truly amazing. I REALLY think that they look like Chris! I got choked up looking at them and seeing their perfect little noses, lips, eyes. They are just precious. I also got my dose one of the steroid Betamethasone to help jump start the surfactant in their lungs and get them developing faster. The final part of the day was to do another Fetal Fiber Nectin test to indicate if labor in the next two weeks is a possibility. I had to call back later in the day to get the results. My cervix was also checked and indicated that it had grown even weaker over the past week. As the Doctor said, now it's just time to get greedy and hope for one more week after one more week!
I left feeling really good about everything though and feeling confident that my boys are in a good place and getting to be of good size.
I did call back in the afternoon and was told that my Fetal Fiber Nectin test did come back positive. The results of the positive can be so easily skewed, so I don't invest a lot of energy and time into it, however it is just one more thing to be watchful for.
I went back Monday afternoon to my in-laws house and hung out there until Chris was able to come and get me after class that evening. It was so great to see him again! Him and I came home and went to bed around 11 Monday evening. I couldn't fall asleep (which has become a pretty common occurrence) and started noticing around 12 that I was having contractions that seemed to be pretty close together. I decided to start keeping track of them around 12:30. At first they were about 9 minutes apart. As I kept monitoring them across the hour or so I noticed that they were getting closer and going to 8 minutes, than 7, than 6. By 6 minutes, at 2 a.m. I woke up Chris and told him what I was experiencing. We both laid there in the dark for awhile and tried to decide what course of action we could take. As we laid there I noticed that they were coming 5 minutes apart, so up we hopped and headed off to the hospital! In the car my contractions were coming every 3 minutes, so we were glad to be on our way.
We arrived at L & D at 3:15 and they weighed me, had me use the restroom, and then once again hooked me up to the fetal and contraction monitors. The machine detected what I thought, and my contractions were three minutes apart. The boys themselves looked great, but the contractions - not so much. They saw that I was a bit dehydrated so they inserted an i.v. to provide me with fluids. They also gave me two pills of Nifedipine, which is a pill used to help stop contractions. I laid there for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours and we did notice that my contractions were going down. The on call Dr. then wanted to do a cervix check on me and see if there was possibly any dilation. He said it appeared it looked closed, but upon further investigation he noticed that I was in fact dilated 1-2 cm and was even able to feel the top of my little boy A's head! He welcomed me to the hospital and told me that I would be getting admitted for a little while. After he left to get me my hospital gown I broke down in tears. It was all so sudden! I didn't expect that I would be dilated, but as he said I may have been dilated for a long time now. Nobody has checked me since October 14th, so it's hard to say how long it's been that way.
So...into the hospital gown I went (this was about 6 a.m. now) and into my new room I was lead. They laid me in bed and hooked me up to monitors again and then gave me the second round of the Betamethasone.
The wonderful thing was that every Tuesday morning at 8 all 9 doctors in the practice meet together to discuss current patients in the hospital and their status as any of the 9 doctors may be working with us. It was nice to know that my regular doctor was included on what was going on with me and was able to be a part in the decision making process of my situation.
So all day yesterday I laid there in the hospital hooked up to iv's of fluid and also an antibiotic. I was put on a clear liquid diet just in case I would have to go into surgery.
The nurses and doctors were AMAZING the entire time and took such incredible care of us. They answered all of our questions and we never felt rushed or put off at all.
Throughout the day the boys hearts looked great on the monitor and my contractions seemed to be under control, so they moved me to a separate part of labor and delivery that is reserved for mothers who are not in labor, but are expecting. I was put on monitors throughout the evening but luckily was put back on a regular diet just in time for dinner. I was starving! :) Last night they took all the monitors off of me so that I was able to sleep better, and they even gave me a sleeping pill as I hadn't slept more than 1 hour in the previous 24 hours. I slept so well last night! This morning the on call Dr. came in and asked me if I wanted to go home! I was thrilled. He didn't feel that I was showing any signs at this point of going in to labor and that I would continue to take the Nifedipine at home for contractions for the next few days. After the third day I will be taking the pills as needed if I feel contractions coming on stronger.
I am now home, had lunch, showered, and I am back in bed. It is just extremely important that I get as much rest as possible and really take it easy. Because of this I am going to tuck myself away and not have any visitors or phone calls for awhile. I just don't want to take any chances with getting too worn out or pushing myself too much during this crucial time. I do welcome your emails or comments on this blog. We do know how loved we are and it helps so much to know! We love you all back and look forward to the day when we can be around you all again and show off our new little bundles! Chris and I both feel real peace about this situation. I apologize for not letting anyone besides our parents know what was going on in the past 48 hours. We didn't want to worry anyone until we knew more information. We do feel really good though now about where things stand and how the boys are doing. Your prayers and thoughts are continued to be welcomed as we head into the last however many weeks of this pregnancy. We are thankful for each and every day that I am being given to keep them safe inside, and we will see when their arrival date will be!
Much love to each of you. Pictures of the boys and maybe a belly shot or two will follow within a day or so.
-Beth-
First of all - the appointment on Monday went really well for the most part. My mother-in-law Linda and I went in and they checked the babies measurements. They are looking great! Baby A is measuring at 3 lbs. 4 oz, and Baby B is measuring at 3 pounds. I was blown away with how big they've gotten! Dr. McCoy said they are measuring closer to 30 week babies than 28 week babies so that is great news! We were able to capture some 3D pictures, but I need to scan them into my computer so they will be coming shortly. They are truly amazing. I REALLY think that they look like Chris! I got choked up looking at them and seeing their perfect little noses, lips, eyes. They are just precious. I also got my dose one of the steroid Betamethasone to help jump start the surfactant in their lungs and get them developing faster. The final part of the day was to do another Fetal Fiber Nectin test to indicate if labor in the next two weeks is a possibility. I had to call back later in the day to get the results. My cervix was also checked and indicated that it had grown even weaker over the past week. As the Doctor said, now it's just time to get greedy and hope for one more week after one more week!
I left feeling really good about everything though and feeling confident that my boys are in a good place and getting to be of good size.
I did call back in the afternoon and was told that my Fetal Fiber Nectin test did come back positive. The results of the positive can be so easily skewed, so I don't invest a lot of energy and time into it, however it is just one more thing to be watchful for.
I went back Monday afternoon to my in-laws house and hung out there until Chris was able to come and get me after class that evening. It was so great to see him again! Him and I came home and went to bed around 11 Monday evening. I couldn't fall asleep (which has become a pretty common occurrence) and started noticing around 12 that I was having contractions that seemed to be pretty close together. I decided to start keeping track of them around 12:30. At first they were about 9 minutes apart. As I kept monitoring them across the hour or so I noticed that they were getting closer and going to 8 minutes, than 7, than 6. By 6 minutes, at 2 a.m. I woke up Chris and told him what I was experiencing. We both laid there in the dark for awhile and tried to decide what course of action we could take. As we laid there I noticed that they were coming 5 minutes apart, so up we hopped and headed off to the hospital! In the car my contractions were coming every 3 minutes, so we were glad to be on our way.
We arrived at L & D at 3:15 and they weighed me, had me use the restroom, and then once again hooked me up to the fetal and contraction monitors. The machine detected what I thought, and my contractions were three minutes apart. The boys themselves looked great, but the contractions - not so much. They saw that I was a bit dehydrated so they inserted an i.v. to provide me with fluids. They also gave me two pills of Nifedipine, which is a pill used to help stop contractions. I laid there for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours and we did notice that my contractions were going down. The on call Dr. then wanted to do a cervix check on me and see if there was possibly any dilation. He said it appeared it looked closed, but upon further investigation he noticed that I was in fact dilated 1-2 cm and was even able to feel the top of my little boy A's head! He welcomed me to the hospital and told me that I would be getting admitted for a little while. After he left to get me my hospital gown I broke down in tears. It was all so sudden! I didn't expect that I would be dilated, but as he said I may have been dilated for a long time now. Nobody has checked me since October 14th, so it's hard to say how long it's been that way.
So...into the hospital gown I went (this was about 6 a.m. now) and into my new room I was lead. They laid me in bed and hooked me up to monitors again and then gave me the second round of the Betamethasone.
The wonderful thing was that every Tuesday morning at 8 all 9 doctors in the practice meet together to discuss current patients in the hospital and their status as any of the 9 doctors may be working with us. It was nice to know that my regular doctor was included on what was going on with me and was able to be a part in the decision making process of my situation.
So all day yesterday I laid there in the hospital hooked up to iv's of fluid and also an antibiotic. I was put on a clear liquid diet just in case I would have to go into surgery.
The nurses and doctors were AMAZING the entire time and took such incredible care of us. They answered all of our questions and we never felt rushed or put off at all.
Throughout the day the boys hearts looked great on the monitor and my contractions seemed to be under control, so they moved me to a separate part of labor and delivery that is reserved for mothers who are not in labor, but are expecting. I was put on monitors throughout the evening but luckily was put back on a regular diet just in time for dinner. I was starving! :) Last night they took all the monitors off of me so that I was able to sleep better, and they even gave me a sleeping pill as I hadn't slept more than 1 hour in the previous 24 hours. I slept so well last night! This morning the on call Dr. came in and asked me if I wanted to go home! I was thrilled. He didn't feel that I was showing any signs at this point of going in to labor and that I would continue to take the Nifedipine at home for contractions for the next few days. After the third day I will be taking the pills as needed if I feel contractions coming on stronger.
I am now home, had lunch, showered, and I am back in bed. It is just extremely important that I get as much rest as possible and really take it easy. Because of this I am going to tuck myself away and not have any visitors or phone calls for awhile. I just don't want to take any chances with getting too worn out or pushing myself too much during this crucial time. I do welcome your emails or comments on this blog. We do know how loved we are and it helps so much to know! We love you all back and look forward to the day when we can be around you all again and show off our new little bundles! Chris and I both feel real peace about this situation. I apologize for not letting anyone besides our parents know what was going on in the past 48 hours. We didn't want to worry anyone until we knew more information. We do feel really good though now about where things stand and how the boys are doing. Your prayers and thoughts are continued to be welcomed as we head into the last however many weeks of this pregnancy. We are thankful for each and every day that I am being given to keep them safe inside, and we will see when their arrival date will be!
Much love to each of you. Pictures of the boys and maybe a belly shot or two will follow within a day or so.
-Beth-
Sunday, November 9, 2008
A Bit More Fun
I am in great spirits this evening as Chris returns tomorrow after a 5 day trip to Minnesota and we go back to the doctor in the morning. I wanted to post a few more pics before the day is through. I came upon another website where you can insert your picture and it shows you what your yearbook picture may possibly have looked like throughout the years. I also wasn't completely happy with our baby picture that I posted previously, so here is another one that I thought might be a little more realistic. I will love our boys regardless, but I'd rather not give birth to Shrek.
Here's our new little baby boy. On the website he blinks, talks, and everything!
Quite possibly what I would have looked like in 1960.
And 1968. I actually really like this hairdo! I might try to bring this back.
Here's our new little baby boy. On the website he blinks, talks, and everything!
Quite possibly what I would have looked like in 1960.
And 1968. I actually really like this hairdo! I might try to bring this back.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
The Dangers of Bed Rest
You can imagine that having this laptop by my side all day long gives me endless possibilities of things that I can read, investigate, or buy. Well today I came across a site that will allow you to catch a glimpse of what your future child just might look like. Since our boys are identical I guess this picture can speak for both of them. Can I just say that I'm a little scared? Where in the heck is that red hair from anyhow? And those teeth! I think they get them from me! Haha!!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Our First Milestone
We have reached 28 weeks and it feels good! 5 weeks ago this day seemed like it would never come. I have many things that I want to report on and pictures that I want to post, but I am not able to tonight as the pictures aren't uploaded to my computer yet.
This past weekend was a lot of fun! On Saturday Chris and I went to my friend Lydia's house. She took some maternity pictures of us. They turned out great and I will share some as soon as I am able.
Sunday I was able to attend our last baby shower with a bunch of my great girls from church. It was so nice to see their faces again! Many of them pulled their money together and purchased our double stroller and two swings. I am so excited! We also got some cute little outfits and toys for the boys. It was a special day.
Today we went back to the Dr. The appointment went well and the boys are sticking it out with me. On Monday I am going back in for a detailed ultrasound where we will have measurements taken and we will be able to get a new weight estimate. I am also going to be getting a steroid shot on Monday and Tuesday to help with lung development. This is a pretty common thing with multiple pregnancies. This shot will help their lungs mature faster if I would possibly deliver them in the next four weeks.
I am feeling great about things though and feel optimistic that bed rest is really helping to prolong this pregnancy.
I am also going to start doing kick counts now. I was given instructions to lay down for an hour each day (that shouldn't be too tough!) and count the number of times I feel the boys move. I need to feel at least four movements in an hour. That also should not be a problem! They are nearly constantly moving, hiccuping, and kicking in there!
It is starting to sink in that the day is truly soon approaching. Chris and I are going to be parents! It just feels like yesterday that we were praying and hoping for this experience...and now here we are.
Here's hoping for many more weeks of growth!
This past weekend was a lot of fun! On Saturday Chris and I went to my friend Lydia's house. She took some maternity pictures of us. They turned out great and I will share some as soon as I am able.
Sunday I was able to attend our last baby shower with a bunch of my great girls from church. It was so nice to see their faces again! Many of them pulled their money together and purchased our double stroller and two swings. I am so excited! We also got some cute little outfits and toys for the boys. It was a special day.
Today we went back to the Dr. The appointment went well and the boys are sticking it out with me. On Monday I am going back in for a detailed ultrasound where we will have measurements taken and we will be able to get a new weight estimate. I am also going to be getting a steroid shot on Monday and Tuesday to help with lung development. This is a pretty common thing with multiple pregnancies. This shot will help their lungs mature faster if I would possibly deliver them in the next four weeks.
I am feeling great about things though and feel optimistic that bed rest is really helping to prolong this pregnancy.
I am also going to start doing kick counts now. I was given instructions to lay down for an hour each day (that shouldn't be too tough!) and count the number of times I feel the boys move. I need to feel at least four movements in an hour. That also should not be a problem! They are nearly constantly moving, hiccuping, and kicking in there!
It is starting to sink in that the day is truly soon approaching. Chris and I are going to be parents! It just feels like yesterday that we were praying and hoping for this experience...and now here we are.
Here's hoping for many more weeks of growth!
Monday, November 3, 2008
When Will They Arrive?
I set up a baby pool today on expectnet.com where you can make your guess on when these little Hardesty men will arrive into this world. If you want to play just do the following:
1. Go to the link http://www.expectnet.com
2. In the top left corner enter in the game name "Hardesty"
3. Enter your guess for both Baby A and Baby B
4. Good luck and thanks for playing!
I may even think of some type of prize for the winner! I need to work more on that.
:)
Beth
1. Go to the link http://www.expectnet.com
2. In the top left corner enter in the game name "Hardesty"
3. Enter your guess for both Baby A and Baby B
4. Good luck and thanks for playing!
I may even think of some type of prize for the winner! I need to work more on that.
:)
Beth
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