tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32214207942925505432024-03-13T20:46:09.839-07:00.Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-83174910430784197812011-08-18T02:48:00.003-07:002011-08-18T03:22:53.125-07:00Online Friend...<center>Our family and friends have been
<br />wonderful with helping us getting
<br />ready for our little Lambs and this
<br />past week a wonderful and special
<br />lady I know only through online
<br />scrapbooking has blessed us again.
<br />
<br />Cindy and her fraternal Twin own
<br />and operate a gift basket website
<br />with fabulous gifts for new babies.
<br />She generously sent a box of goodies
<br />for the babies and their daddy.
<br />When she said she'd send us a box
<br />I never expected a big box,
<br />extra loaded with goodies.
<br />
<br />Inside were 2 gift baskets with
<br />blankets, burp cloths, bibs,
<br />hats, and Bunny, along with 2
<br />adorable Elmo mini blankets,
<br />2 pairs of cute pink shoes, and
<br />to top it of a Daddy Diaper Bag.
<br />
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-pDQZ-srNgtDfnFBGOIh7GOp48AkEEXXSO67zfEYaP4T4DUc3aEvAVFe7ZzMMNpiPAdmo2J2XpAq2a_8rKeFE2_E36YJQZcAemDgM-pXQe9cPF89dYfwqzVMC71NPI4QGq2MEP1h1uyF/s1600/P1010594copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-pDQZ-srNgtDfnFBGOIh7GOp48AkEEXXSO67zfEYaP4T4DUc3aEvAVFe7ZzMMNpiPAdmo2J2XpAq2a_8rKeFE2_E36YJQZcAemDgM-pXQe9cPF89dYfwqzVMC71NPI4QGq2MEP1h1uyF/s320/P1010594copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642133212145703938" /></a>
<br />
<br />Thank you Cindy we appreciate
<br />the wonderful gifts and can't
<br />wait to see the babies model
<br />the shoes and Justin use the
<br />Daddy Diaper Bag.
<br />
<br />Please check out their websites
<br /><a href="www.babygiftbasketco.com">Baby Basket Co</a> and
<br /><a href="www.browneyedbabyboutique.com">Brown Eyed Baby Boutique</a>.
<br /></center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-81355739751966173732011-08-15T09:21:00.006-07:002011-08-15T20:34:29.150-07:00Making Room pt 3<center>After sorting and folding and
<br />removing all the hangers from
<br />the clothing, mom began the
<br />process of re-organizing the boxes
<br />at the top of the nursery closet.
<br />5 boxes in total going across with
<br />sizes 6 months-12 months ALL filled
<br />and one larger box for other sizes
<br />that needs a home in the garage.
<br />
<br />I helped but she did most of the
<br />work, as I rested or did other
<br />little things around the house.
<br />I Love my MOM!
<br />
<br />Making sure that the nursery is
<br />as organized as I can get it to
<br />start has been a priority, I'd
<br />like for it to stay that way
<br />though it's going to need a lot
<br />of TLC once the babies get here.
<br />Target & Ikea have been the best
<br />with furniture coming from
<br />both and helping to make the room
<br />as efficient as possible.
<br />
<br />We also were very blessed with gifts
<br />for the babies that have helped us
<br />succeed in what's been done so far,
<br />like the beautiful rocking chair and
<br />ottoman from the neighbors across the
<br />street and the bassinet from a friend
<br />that will eventually find it's way to
<br />our master bedroom.
<br />
<br />Babies need quite a bit and these
<br />two babies need double and have
<br />been blessed with at least triple
<br />of a normal single baby's items.
<br />I want to make sure it's
<br />documented that the room started
<br />off mostly organized :0).
<br />Much more has been added to the
<br />room since the last photos so
<br />don't be afraid.
<br />The changing table is loaded with
<br />preemie and newborn diapers and on the
<br />bottom drawer all the onsies and pants.
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<br />
<br />Our rocking chair is made for
<br />short people like me! I love it.
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<br />I hadn't made anything for the room yet
<br />and new that a tissue box was very
<br />important since I have major allergies.
<br />So this past week I decorated a wooden
<br />$1 tissue box to be kept in the nursery.
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<br />OMG the clothes!
<br />So many and times two in many cases.
<br />I had Justin add an extra bar in the
<br />center so that all the clothes could
<br />stay on one side of the closet.
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<br />The other side of the closet is
<br />all storage, for diapers and in
<br />the cabinet their blankets.
<br />Yes it looks messy but it works.
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<br />The corner shelves old all the
<br />twins bibs, burp cloths, receiving
<br />blankets, teethers and more.
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<br />These collapsible boxes from Ikea
<br />are amazing and have helped making
<br />organizing easy peezy!
<br />Justin even found these awesome
<br />plastic labels at Ikea, just
<br />write or make up your labels
<br />on the computer and tada!
<br />We need more of those.
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<br />I LOVE to read and want the babies
<br />to have the same passion for books
<br />that I do so I've gone crazy with
<br />buying books, and Grandma Lamb
<br />has helped too!
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcCCizhDDq2RwWJbQEZs6lL5_YNy7ihV7vYcks7cySm3xacfTMPCYucPo8bidS3K1ay9gL4TsyIPDyUl1k9l3zJ_gPvY4MwlidVqtNEFsZqlFRcHgTB3DPfYd5qTCrSQFcCJD44z5HSlj/s1600/P1010565copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcCCizhDDq2RwWJbQEZs6lL5_YNy7ihV7vYcks7cySm3xacfTMPCYucPo8bidS3K1ay9gL4TsyIPDyUl1k9l3zJ_gPvY4MwlidVqtNEFsZqlFRcHgTB3DPfYd5qTCrSQFcCJD44z5HSlj/s320/P1010565copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641129535127260738" /></a>
<br />With this shelf we wanted the bottom
<br />to be more storage for swaddles and
<br />blankets and our mommy and daddy items.
<br />The top has all their pretty items like
<br />a wooden dish & perfume bottles from
<br />Iraq where Papa Joe is.
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_E1nXhgr3Gegtqlo9TgGrAna1qU8u4p4l7X2-OxFF9hwBH20JgxqmSuvEQ0VuhREbhwPv6d7GRHv0gzfoY3wX0i_mrYfjFspVCEZeNF_0chA1_wtTAZJeaaqTcGALn-_RNZSF_LeDtSc/s1600/P1010566copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_E1nXhgr3Gegtqlo9TgGrAna1qU8u4p4l7X2-OxFF9hwBH20JgxqmSuvEQ0VuhREbhwPv6d7GRHv0gzfoY3wX0i_mrYfjFspVCEZeNF_0chA1_wtTAZJeaaqTcGALn-_RNZSF_LeDtSc/s320/P1010566copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641129532670577954" /></a>
<br />The view from the door.
<br />The Diaper Bag is sitting on a
<br />three bag laundry basket from Target.
<br />You simply unhook the bag and can
<br />take your items to the laundry room.
<br />Oh how i hope this makes it easier for us.
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<br />The view from the Rocker.
<br />Justin would like to eventually put
<br />shelves all the way around the room
<br />at the same height as the top of
<br />the book cases.
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<br />
<br />So that's where we are at so far
<br />in making room for the babies.
<br />The last of it is in our own room
<br />to make room for two bassinets.
<br />I'm slowly working on that. </center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-52618364491458696932011-08-15T08:43:00.002-07:002011-08-15T09:21:21.805-07:00Making Room pt 2<center>Though our main goal last
<br />week was to finish the
<br />bathroom we became side tracked.
<br />Simple for us.
<br />
<br />Our second goal was to finish
<br />shopping for what we needed,
<br />like supplies for the breast
<br />pump, a second bassinet &
<br />sheets, more diapers and baby
<br />grooming & medications.
<br />
<br />We planned a trip to Babies R Us
<br />and took with us Honorary Grandma Kay.
<br />The plan was finish up or
<br />list and go out to lunch.
<br />We were doing well, I started off the
<br />adventure in a wheel chair, I knew our
<br />day was going to be long and I wanted
<br />desperately to to last all day.
<br />We focused and finished up the list
<br />within in hour and at that point I got
<br />out of the wheel chair and figured I
<br />would walk it was just browsing now.
<br />
<br />That was until we got to the clothing.
<br />Then both Nana and HG were lost to me.
<br />Both looking for bargains and matching
<br />clothes on the clearance racks.
<br />I found a few items like 2 half off itsy
<br />bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikinis,
<br />that Justin had been hoping to find.
<br />There's a photo of me in a blue bikini
<br />when I was about 1 year old so he figures
<br />the babies need the same type of photo.
<br />I'm all for it!
<br />
<br />Once I was done looking I was ready
<br />to get back into the wheel chair.
<br />My mom saw that and helped me in,
<br />then helped me to move off to the side.
<br />I only saw mom and Kay if they
<br />wanted to show me something or
<br />put something in the cart.
<br />It was starting to pile up higher
<br />and higher with beautiful clothes.
<br />
<br />Mom and I are bargain hunters,
<br />we try to never pay full price.
<br />The twins clothes so far have
<br />been sale, clearance or Ross
<br />& Marshall's finds.
<br />Alot of what you see at Babies R Us,
<br />even on clearance, at times, are even
<br />less at Marshall's and Ross, name brands
<br />like Carters and Puma outfits normally
<br />$20-$25 each only $7-$12.
<br />Big Savings!
<br />
<br />After a long scavenger hunt both
<br />ladies came back to where they left
<br />we to say they looked through
<br />everything and found what they could.
<br />All of us were more than ready
<br />for lunch and after a couple
<br />seconds realized why.
<br />We began our shopping adventure about
<br />11:30AM and it was already 3:00PM.
<br />Time went by fast.
<br />
<br />We checked out leaving with major
<br />saving and tons of clothes for the
<br />twins, larger sizes of course!
<br />We then enjoyed a nice big lunch at BJ's.
<br />Mom who was driving was getting very
<br />tired and how do you perk her up?
<br />Easy ask if she'd like to stop at
<br />the Casino before heading home.
<br />
<br />Oh she was definitely perked up!
<br />30 minutes at the casino does
<br />wonders for mom and she even
<br />wanted to stop at the truck
<br />stop for dessert.
<br />That was a MASSIVE dessert.
<br />Kay and I each got a deep dish
<br />cheery pie with soft serve ice cream.
<br />Momma got the Brownie Bomber!
<br />Those desserts were
<br />Delicious, but HUGE.
<br />
<br />I know this post is called Making Room
<br />pt 2, and doesn't mention organizing,
<br />but it is part of the process :)!
<br />Because of all the new clothes we need
<br />to re-organize the boxes on the top of
<br />the nursery closet to make room.
<br />The babies are set for clothes until 12months.
<br />Yes there with be outfits bought here
<br />and there for special occasions but for
<br />the most part these baby girls will be
<br />styling no matter what the day is.
<br />
<br />I'm happy & appreciate that my mom
<br />has spoiled the twins and us so much.
<br />It'll make life alittle easier
<br />knowing we're starting off so well. </center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-69108028931360804142011-08-15T08:16:00.004-07:002011-08-15T08:43:10.076-07:00Making Room pt 1<center>I knew making room for a baby
<br />was hard work, but making room
<br />for two has been nuts.
<br />Thankfully with help from my
<br />amazing Mom and loving Husband
<br />it has been made it easier!
<br />
<br />Last week when my mom asked
<br />what I needed to do or would
<br />like to do, I don't think she
<br />expected such a huge task.
<br />My goal was to find a way to put
<br />all the babies' bath items in
<br />the bathroom where they belong.
<br />As we put everything into
<br />the bathroom on the counter
<br />we both became over whelmed.
<br />How in the world are all those
<br />baby towels, emergency kits,
<br />grooming kits, lotion and body
<br />wash bottles going to fit, in this
<br />tiny room with what was already there.
<br />
<br />My mom is amazing, her suggestion
<br />an over the toilet cabinet.
<br />Yes not rocket science, but I never
<br />look that way so I'd never thought of
<br />that, so to me it's a genius idea.
<br />And it worked!
<br />We began our journey of this master
<br />plan early last week, but last night
<br />it was all (sort of) put together.
<br />The twins bath items are now put
<br />away, though I need to re-organize
<br />the linen closet to make room for
<br />a few rarely used towels.
<br />
<br />Our lovely New Cabinet filled with
<br />lotions, powders, body washes and more.
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<br />I honestly didn't think the
<br />normal bath towels and the babies'
<br />towels would fit but they do!
<br />Thank goodness!
<br />Larger towels in the bottom cabinet.
<br />Small wash cloths in a drawer.
<br />Pencil boxes will with their tooth
<br />brushes, travel bottles, medical
<br />pacifiers and more also in a drawer.
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<br />Though the space is small we're
<br />making it work and I'm so excited
<br />that it's all coming together.
<br />
<br />Extra special thank you to my mom &
<br />nana-to-be, for purchasing, assembling
<br />and installing this beautiful new cabinet. </center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-38788496075179833432011-08-08T21:18:00.004-07:002011-08-08T22:55:44.042-07:00The countdown...<center>We are currently at 34 weeks and 5 days!
<br />The excitement is getting
<br />crazier and so is the stressing!
<br />
<br />Stress? Why yes, of course!
<br />Just think 2 little baby girls,
<br />what if they are as active as their
<br />Nana and Daddy, or as stubborn as all
<br />of us, or throw tantrums like Mommy.
<br />How do you keep up?
<br />This honestly doesn't stress
<br />me out as much as D-Day!
<br />
<br />Justin is currently in North Dakota
<br />for the next two weeks for training
<br />for a detail position.
<br />This is fantastic, he'll be
<br />working in our little town, so
<br />no more 2 hours of commuting
<br />each day for the next 3 years!
<br />However the timing for the training
<br />is less than ideal being so close to
<br />the babies making their grand entrance.
<br />Justin says if they come out before
<br />he gets home they are grounded for
<br />the 18 years or 21 years in some states.
<br />Hahaha,he's funny.
<br />
<br />Today was 2 appointments.
<br />The first with obsetrix and we got
<br />to see the babies on the ultrasound
<br />and were told how their growth was.
<br />Baby A is 4lbs 12oz.
<br />Baby B is 4lbs 10oz.
<br />Both are about a week behind in
<br />growth, though it's not a concern.
<br />Baby A let her face be seen
<br />today so we got photos of her.
<br />Baby B was being Shy, so no photos.
<br />
<br />The second appointment with Dr K.
<br />I gained 5 pounds which Dr K
<br />said is due to water retention,
<br />so it's not a big concern.
<br />Everything looks good from his
<br />findings and he says it looks
<br />promising that I'll make it to
<br />38 weeks, which is our goal to make
<br />sure the babies have developed enough.
<br />
<br />This is good that means if these little
<br />princesses make it to 38 weeks, they won't
<br />need to be grounded for 18 years ;0).
<br />
<br />Every thing is going well,
<br />getting the last minute things
<br />done, though it takes me forever!
<br />Making room very slowly in the
<br />master bedroom for bassinets.
<br />Purchasing when I can the the last
<br />was the items we need right away.
<br />Finishing organizing as much
<br />as I can to make life easier
<br />once they are here.
<br />
<br />As for physically, I ok.
<br />I am uncomfortable most of
<br />the time, but it's not too bad.
<br />Laying down to sleep takes
<br />me a while to get comfortable.
<br />Often because of the pelvic
<br />pain I fall asleep crying.
<br />Getting out of the bed or off
<br />the couch is a major chore.
<br />Walking for too long is hard on
<br />my back, but it hasn't made
<br />me stop shopping, haha.
<br />My legs & feet swell horribly now.
<br />And the weather being so humid and
<br />hot sure doesn't help any of it.
<br />
<br />BUT all of this is worth it!
<br />I'm getting 2 babies in the
<br />end and that makes me happy!
<br />
<br />We took photos on Saturday
<br />and I love how they came out!
<br />As you can see he's WAY taller than me!
<br />I'm 4'10", he's 6'1".
<br />And the belly is HUGE!
<br />
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diappointed he's having <br />girls first, but he's determine <br />we'll have baby #3 and it'll be <br />a boy so it's not so bad. <br /><br />He wants all the coolest and <br />best gadgets for his babies. <br />A good example is I researched <br />a bath tub for the counter and <br />found one that has some of the <br />best reviews but is just a bath <br />tub with the hamock. <br />We bought it and later <br />on went to Babies R Us. <br /><br />Mom and I are in one aisle and <br />he's a couple down from us. <br />I see him rush past with a huge box. <br />Finally we see what he's up to. <br />He's found a Spa Bath Tub for <br />his babies and it's on SALE. <br />It's WAY better than the one I <br />picked, it has a shower portion <br />and everything. <br />Now I did ask to get a green one <br />instead of a pink one, it matches <br />the bathroom better, haha. <br />It's about $15 more than the one <br />I picked not on sale and only a <br />few dollars more on sale so he <br />puts it in the cart. <br />We took back the one <br />I picked, of course. <br /><br />Am I upset, heck no. <br />Excited he's interesting in <br />getting stuff for the babies <br />and better stuff even. <br /><br />He is fun to watch. <br />I think that night he was the <br />only one to put stuff in cart, <br />from extra nice bibs, to dish <br />soap that's all natural and <br />of course a few more gadgets. <br />He's going to be such a cool daddy. <br />The babies and I are very lucky. <br /></centeR>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-6388521850116727412011-07-28T15:34:00.003-07:002011-07-28T15:56:20.179-07:0033 Weeks!<centeR>I can't believe we're already on week 33. <br />The belly gets bigger every week and <br />now so do the numbers on the scale. <br />Gain another 3 lbs since last week. <br /><br />We went in for weekly apt Monday. <br />Babies seem to be doing well. <br />My cervix has thinned out about 50%.<br />Right now the dr just wants to <br />take it week by week and see <br />how the babies are doing. <br />We set up the next Obstetrics Apt <br />for Aug 8 to check their growth. <br />We asked the Dr about the ultrasounds <br />last week to make sure we shouldn't be <br />concerned and he said nope, <br />it's fairly normal. <br />The babies still have enough room <br />to move so it's normal for them <br />to move around quite a bit. <br /><br />Tuesday was another NST, the babies <br />did pretty well except they had to <br />tilt me to the opposite side after <br />a while and Baby B had a decel in <br />heart rate for just a minute or two. <br />I told mom it's because <br />Baby A was squishing her. <br />Haha. <br /><br />We thought we'd get out early, <br />but nope had to stay for <br />another ultrasound, darn. <br />I had a rough day. <br />Laying down is very hard for me <br />already because I can't breath <br />right and the babies are <br />putting pressure on EVERYTHING. <br />I had a hard time during the <br />ultrasound getting myself to calm down. <br />I was getting dizzy and nauseated. <br />This is normal for a pregnant <br />woman laying flat on her back.<br />So there is no cause for alarm. <br />The Tech had to wait on me <br />to get comfortable, and <br />once I did I even dozed off. <br />I felt bad for the Tech I <br />was being such a pain. <br /><br />Baby A wasn't being <br />cooperative either. <br />He was scanning her movement <br />and no matter how much he <br />poked her she wouldn't budge. <br />He finally had to go to <br />Baby B to check her out.<br />Once he went back to Baby A <br />she was moving around again. <br />Lazy and stubborn little girl.<br /><br />Everything check out. <br />Thank goodness the care <br />we receive is so good. <br />Another NST tomorrow, cross <br />your fingers it won't be as <br />long, my body can't take it. <br /><br />Before I forget! <br />This week's belly shot!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPs3N2qKvC-kb7MUp51fNbACIIy3iuXYAfwD0U8VvaSazjDJf4_Db6N0-edr7c94FJAw7_ct6ZpQIl8ClD1Rx-dAdgpO2OFSeGtCLCn036V76CxpxmPBDx3JxkFuBXt5RlVV1J67aG-jyb/s1600/july27%252C2011silly.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPs3N2qKvC-kb7MUp51fNbACIIy3iuXYAfwD0U8VvaSazjDJf4_Db6N0-edr7c94FJAw7_ct6ZpQIl8ClD1Rx-dAdgpO2OFSeGtCLCn036V76CxpxmPBDx3JxkFuBXt5RlVV1J67aG-jyb/s320/july27%252C2011silly.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634540232090222674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmGJmOCrfCnIfRP0m34D1Itdep535_f8fl5TaYzcvKSKGwfnUSB19DYXBgZGnDeYKtQesCmAjVDxbBP2sdniU1SCBObAOUY4VpbcrydaZdckPaLsqe-87RRaOfP0Il1pGQGeztQ66wK-CR/s1600/July+27%252C+2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; 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naughty and <br />the nurses had to call the Dr to <br />see if they need to do extra testing. <br /><br />An ultrasound was needed to <br />make sure the babies were okay. <br />Everything checked out and the babies <br />are doing fine just miss behaving. <br />We spent 2 1/2 hours at the hospital <br />for a normal 30-45 minute test. <br />Poor mom we told her we'd go <br />eat after the test, so she had <br />to wait just as long as us. <br /><br />But Tuesday's was not as long as today's. <br />Mom and I did however eat before, haha. <br />Today it took a while to get signed in. <br />We did get taken care of right away <br />though once back in Maternal Child. <br />A different nurse took care of me at first. <br />The babies were steady on <br />the monitors for the most part. <br /><br />Baby A took her turn today to be naughty. <br />As the nurse explained the heart rate <br />stays at steady rate however little miss <br />diva dropped just alittle from her average <br />for the day and this concerned the nurses. <br />They left the monitors on me for over <br />an hour to make sure she was steady <br />and decided to ask the Dr if maybe <br />it could be a higher concern. <br />The Dr requested another ultrasound <br />to just verify the Twinkies were ok. <br />I admit the length of time very very <br />long to wait, but when your Dr is making <br />sure you and your baby(ies) are okay and <br />not risking it, it's worth the wait.<br /><br />It's sad when all the admin and nurse <br />and now the ultrasound tech recognize me. <br />We had a wait for the ultrasound <br />tech who was extra busy today.<br />But lucky us got to peek at <br />the babies on the screen. <br />Baby A is now head down with h<br />er spine coming up my left side. <br />Baby B is laying almost sideways in <br />my belly, with her head down to my <br />right side and her legs on the top <br />of my belly. <br />They changed positions <br />since last week on Monday! <br /><br />I'm figuring they did most of <br />that yesterday when they spent <br />the day busy busy! <br />As the tech pressed on the top of <br />my tummy he showed us where <br />Baby B's legs were. <br />He would push down and the little <br />legs went down on the screen. <br />It was so amazing to see. <br />Of course both babies are okay, <br />just being naughty. <br /><br />Mom or "NANA" should I say, was just <br />excited to get to see her Little Cupcakes. <br />I'm very lucky the nurses, tech and Dr <br />have been so great in taking care of <br />me and the Twinkies. <br />I'm even luckier my mom held <br />out though the whole thing. <br />That's a LONG time for her to sit still. <br />Hmmm... wonder why the babies are so naughty.<br /><br />In total the test today <br />was over 3 1/2 hours long. <br />I was so happy to stand up <br />after laying down for so long. <br />We'll be there again next Tuesday <br />and lets just cross our fingers <br />that it will be short and sweet. <br /><br />Belly Shot Week 32! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLLESwTavSLNGZ99eA7-rNz_RoyVx2j6XbBQV9rYcvlCFWLLZ_CDJ3vD3sMkGQodM4LJzba3APxoHLQSBSlNOUMy3a3_cn8pU4x1hS6hD2Na10lF7ThSlR4-Ly1NFuwVqg7qJKK2XeTI4/s1600/july+22%252C+2011NEW.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLLESwTavSLNGZ99eA7-rNz_RoyVx2j6XbBQV9rYcvlCFWLLZ_CDJ3vD3sMkGQodM4LJzba3APxoHLQSBSlNOUMy3a3_cn8pU4x1hS6hD2Na10lF7ThSlR4-Ly1NFuwVqg7qJKK2XeTI4/s320/july+22%252C+2011NEW.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634541055982647394" /></a></center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-30850317473133984432011-07-18T22:29:00.001-07:002011-07-28T15:27:50.662-07:005 lbs!<center>Today we went for our weekly <br />check up with Dr Kacenga. <br />The nurse took my weight <br />and guess what I gained 5lbs! <br />That's a total of 15lbs gained <br />since I first went in in February. <br />Normal Pregnancies weight gain is <br />up to 40lbs while multiples is 60lbs. <br />Though I'm at 32 weeks my <br />weight gain isn't a concern <br />as long as the babies are ok. <br />I did start off overweight so the <br />lack of weight gain isn't an issue. <br /><br />The Dr checked my cervix to make sure <br />there's no danger of dilating early. <br />So far we're ok. <br />Dr Kacenga makes the appointments <br />interesting with little stories <br />and jokes, it help ease the mood. <br />He's a silly guy and very smart. <br />Justin and I appreciate his honesty <br />and the way he explains things. <br />We sometimes see Dr Silvia and though <br />he's a great Dr he is not as personable. <br /><br />Right not the Doctor sill hopes <br />we can make it to 38 weeks. <br />We hope so too! <br />Justin was recently selected for a <br />detail here in Sierra Vista and <br />the detail will last 3 years. <br />This is both exciting and helpful. <br />Right now he commutes 2 hours <br />a day and gas is pricey! <br />What we'll be saving in gas <br />though we'll be using for diapers. <br />But the idea of him being <br />in town is so nice. <br /><br />There is one little bitty draw <br />back to this new position. <br />Justin will be in North Dakota for 2 <br />weeks for training, from August 7th-20th.<br />The concern is what if the <br />babies don't wait and decide <br />to come at 36 weeks or earlier. <br />36 weeks currently puts us at the 17th. <br />38 weeks puts us at August 31st. <br />All I hope is they wait until after <br />the 22nd to make their grand entrance! <br /><br />The Appointments are now once <br />a week and we're doing <br />non-stress tests twice a week. <br />All is going well so far. <br /></center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-60383897197015250882011-07-18T03:58:00.003-07:002011-07-18T04:16:28.338-07:00Sugar Cookies!<center>Erin and I met through an <br />online scrapbooking site. <br />Though we've never met in <br />person, we still are very close. <br />From online chats, phone calls and <br />sending each other boxes of goodies <br />we've gotten to know each other. <br />Erin is a very special <br />person and so talented. <br />I'm so lucky to have met her. <br /><br />This past week she slaved in the <br />kitchen making us beautiful sugar <br />cookies with the baby shower <br />theme Two Peas in a Pod. <br />And she shipped the cookies all <br />the way from Kansas to Arizona <br />to be eaten at the shower! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-4V0Mx5UlJAf42R4ykeDNZd2WsHvcY4FRKu36_ArSX-HyoJih-NZzFeijMEkmhOp8evPfpo3Ha39T74UCjogTRuJNMn7DkE86Se6i_fLbkC1rDPkJo9GpeKGVoG7pAy8j1uFgN42ACoH/s1600/261972_2275824174850_1226087801_32855899_1175572_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-4V0Mx5UlJAf42R4ykeDNZd2WsHvcY4FRKu36_ArSX-HyoJih-NZzFeijMEkmhOp8evPfpo3Ha39T74UCjogTRuJNMn7DkE86Se6i_fLbkC1rDPkJo9GpeKGVoG7pAy8j1uFgN42ACoH/s320/261972_2275824174850_1226087801_32855899_1175572_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630649014908902274" /></a><br /><br />When she text me the photo of the <br />cookies I was so excited I had to <br />share it right away with Mom and Justin. <br />I never expected anything like this from anyone. <br />It's such a special gift and so personalized. <br /><br />We received the box Thursday evening <br />and right away Justin and I had to <br />inspect the cookie, haha.<br />The cookies look so professional<br />and the packing was perfect, only <br />one cookie cracked in transit. <br />Justin and I of course took advantage <br />of this broken cookie and ate it all up! <br />It was delish! <br /><br />Erin is so sweet she even sent the babies <br />some outfits that are completely adorable! <br /><br />The cookies were a huge hit at the Baby <br />Shower and our story of friendship was too. <br /><br /><strong>Thank you Erin! You're amazing! </strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRnDAXtxsEz8SwlOb8t-sc-M-jPKNfdAHNBOPjpS_bktgU8psx3YqeYATMdZ038Ixski4KI05Shohf-m5K-mmzL_eIYy_-FUUbDCkxqRkBsakORa2x9gjHvcl_GtYPAejaqDxSmtu60yI/s1600/263817_2275824574860_1226087801_32855900_667802_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRnDAXtxsEz8SwlOb8t-sc-M-jPKNfdAHNBOPjpS_bktgU8psx3YqeYATMdZ038Ixski4KI05Shohf-m5K-mmzL_eIYy_-FUUbDCkxqRkBsakORa2x9gjHvcl_GtYPAejaqDxSmtu60yI/s320/263817_2275824574860_1226087801_32855900_667802_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630649010610454226" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cfQDAAgjCEAbo1kL5xYmy-esFF16EFO1JpYsIo4UHyuV4G-EaWd9abjpxY-KzfXDWUJi0gMYa9z5F2CJu1KWXyRxXzTiUgPD40aVOlo86ZT9WQVA1ts5vzrfx4JhHydi2jQndJ_04zIY/s1600/264006_2275824694863_1226087801_32855901_5481807_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 113px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 173px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628738140471774562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMThyUIDKsg4xxWMqOaTaNfEe4uKQ7sttpG4XNoaSo9LjsBxV3lHY2_lYevd4Wd54gyD-xGrnhOxt9Gpzy6qnRQxE8zxVibF_KHCyqfUwNhgO8Mp3yXDDDbMD9SZMyvVQ_Fg82IkLCaQgt/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a><br /><br />Wow they are yummy, but<br />LOADED with sugar.<br />Within 30 minutes my little<br />cupcakes were moving and<br />kicking and playing.<br />It was too cool, but<br />naughty all the same.<br />We had our NSTs this afternoon<br />and they were still on a sugar rush.<br />Normally Baby A gives the nurse a<br />hard time staying the on monitor<br />but today Baby B was being silly.<br /><br />Mom got to go with me for the<br />first time to see how things worked.<br />They had us cracking up, the<br />nurse was in there every 10<br />minutes or so double checking<br />that both babies were being monitored.<br />Their kicks were nice and strong<br />and as they moved, mainly Baby B,<br />we could hear the Whooshing sound<br />coming from the monitor.<br />The last 10 minutes were the craziest.<br />Just 10 minutes longer the nurse<br />told us and Baby B was done, she<br />wanted to move and play and she<br />wanted the monitor off!<br />As much as I said shhh,<br />behave it so didn't work, but<br />it was so worth the giggle.<br /><br />The babies heart beats<br />are so close together.<br />Both towards the<br />top of my tummy.<br />The nurse says she's never<br />seen that before nor has<br />she had so much trouble keeping<br />babies stable on the monitor.<br /><br />So a leason learned, no sugar<br />cereals for them anymore.<br />Unless I need a really<br />good giggle here at home. </center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-25447815883480650972011-07-11T22:11:00.003-07:002011-07-11T22:27:29.601-07:00July 11, 2011 Ultrasound<center>We had the growth ultrasound <br />today and it went great! <br />The Techs have had trouble <br />getting the babies to move <br />in possitions where they can <br />see the babies hearts and <br />faces and today both babies <br />let the Tech and us peek! <br /><br />Look at these babies! <br /><strong>Baby A - 3lbs 6oz</strong><br />Face<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGaWUOGBVaQz-_ioWFhvRa30lDWOmJhZvMeqAfZaHV3pW8wcODtItYJ7W4AimAQmQqGOX_YLGrRAPUD8bJomuTnmiW0tFlUofnKqugj4-pNFMR1MINDWPKk3GE2jZKlvsLuiyk3WifdSD/s1600/July+11%252C+2011+baby+A+face.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGaWUOGBVaQz-_ioWFhvRa30lDWOmJhZvMeqAfZaHV3pW8wcODtItYJ7W4AimAQmQqGOX_YLGrRAPUD8bJomuTnmiW0tFlUofnKqugj4-pNFMR1MINDWPKk3GE2jZKlvsLuiyk3WifdSD/s320/July+11%252C+2011+baby+A+face.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628331540156419794" /></a><br />Profile<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjC_DNGBxA7drnsk9HHwEjMQ8xSBig6oQvRapdiiNUonkW46Lafqk_VJYeiQ7ZYtBgCmhxkRlNzOLjAXPNN_rVSsUubPZFDKwKb9XUxENhcXjjJH2WBN5wOGRyjHyug4QPAkPeTns8p_nt/s1600/July+11%252C+2011+baby+A+pro.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjC_DNGBxA7drnsk9HHwEjMQ8xSBig6oQvRapdiiNUonkW46Lafqk_VJYeiQ7ZYtBgCmhxkRlNzOLjAXPNN_rVSsUubPZFDKwKb9XUxENhcXjjJH2WBN5wOGRyjHyug4QPAkPeTns8p_nt/s320/July+11%252C+2011+baby+A+pro.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628331536864271346" /></a><br /><strong>Baby B - 3lbs 4oz</strong><br />Face<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Roc8l12t05kCIt1ZNO3DhY59ygqZU5xntDspmJIl6l2Us7XuB_WdL6MscpSYm1FlqpZvA9rKBix9Zl-S2Tso6Uag4GopJz5Dfh33YGerowWTSiTOXVNMHE8DQdFuT4nrGZxZZPxbiU7k/s1600/July+11%252C+2011+baby+B+face.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Roc8l12t05kCIt1ZNO3DhY59ygqZU5xntDspmJIl6l2Us7XuB_WdL6MscpSYm1FlqpZvA9rKBix9Zl-S2Tso6Uag4GopJz5Dfh33YGerowWTSiTOXVNMHE8DQdFuT4nrGZxZZPxbiU7k/s320/July+11%252C+2011+baby+B+face.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628331531822917042" /></a><br />Profile<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqOWysDiQMB7soXtsamxRDL6ycUIdugYPRyJPVAUkSRuSQQImZcQ_RTRuAI5_gYy8YAvfVY7vXkLwe3TkCP0Rgc7ry6BKzoJ3rsHEQwymc5cCYGUBS35SMTzMGa3GSy755aWrJ8r9WFhb/s1600/July+11%252C+2011+baby+B+pro.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqOWysDiQMB7soXtsamxRDL6ycUIdugYPRyJPVAUkSRuSQQImZcQ_RTRuAI5_gYy8YAvfVY7vXkLwe3TkCP0Rgc7ry6BKzoJ3rsHEQwymc5cCYGUBS35SMTzMGa3GSy755aWrJ8r9WFhb/s320/July+11%252C+2011+baby+B+pro.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628331529211886514" /></a><br /><br />Baby A is breach and <br />Baby B is head down. <br />Baby B had Baby A in a head <br />lock with her little feet. <br />Aww fighting already :)! <br /><br />All looks good and <br />we go back in 4 weeks. <br /><br />Justin thought I was crazy <br />today I was so excited! <br />It's the firt time we get <br />to see thier little faces <br />and I'm just in awww. <br />I'm so happy. <br /><br />I'm going to have to have <br />Justin write up one of <br />the blog enteries soon! <br />I know he's excited too.</center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-75140383619818155802011-07-08T03:16:00.003-07:002011-07-08T03:22:41.071-07:00Belly Shot! 30 Weeks<center>I was so excited to take <br />my belly shot for this week. <br />I plan on switching back and <br />forth between two shirts for <br />now on, or at least until <br />they no longer fit. <br />This way I can see the <br />difference but the photos <br />are not all one color. <br />Better for scrapbooking, lol! <br /><br />Today's shot:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV10NzQ7d6j1rLIl2v9jD44KNn_RK4nD_KpYauyrrbCnpx6bxMGL9a4F4GmHNRc5Pum_xKZH96Qikxal0k8Ug9vfVbCTvj9N83LZh7gg6i3vIPCONdh_omQoOD8NZsb3Jzf1NbemzLYl9W/s1600/July+7%252C+2011+-+30+weeksCOPY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV10NzQ7d6j1rLIl2v9jD44KNn_RK4nD_KpYauyrrbCnpx6bxMGL9a4F4GmHNRc5Pum_xKZH96Qikxal0k8Ug9vfVbCTvj9N83LZh7gg6i3vIPCONdh_omQoOD8NZsb3Jzf1NbemzLYl9W/s320/July+7%252C+2011+-+30+weeksCOPY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626924739438967922" /></a><br /><br />The last three:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4J7mXsZ-0ptzV2TB1jqqK1PLWs-STOUw2xqIlWbR3BP3HAT5mw_qdtOBPBOop1OkhGRFseZkOPdV1kEOvWlWtMtAC-qYXvXHlvD3bZzx3vjUwuTTeyGhB8M0S0aZBRXdGyUABQt43a-c/s1600/Belly+ShotsCOPYSMALL.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4J7mXsZ-0ptzV2TB1jqqK1PLWs-STOUw2xqIlWbR3BP3HAT5mw_qdtOBPBOop1OkhGRFseZkOPdV1kEOvWlWtMtAC-qYXvXHlvD3bZzx3vjUwuTTeyGhB8M0S0aZBRXdGyUABQt43a-c/s320/Belly+ShotsCOPYSMALL.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626924737723568770" /></a><br /><br />I'm really starting to fill out the green shirt, lol! </center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-2490887114741468632011-07-07T23:02:00.005-07:002011-07-08T03:23:20.499-07:00Laundry<center>It's been quite an <br />eventful week here! <br />I began doing all the laundry <br />for the babies, starting with <br />everything up to 3-6 months. <br />I thought I was done this <br />morning as I hung up the last <br />two onsies, but my Momma is <br />crazy we went shopping today and <br />she bought the twins more clothes. <br />Oh believe me we appreciate it, <br />but wow the laundry loads are back. <br />The babies are gonna be <br />styling in the all the <br />clothes we've gotten for them. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrroJywcJYUGkTRtwMcuTrRfP2mV6AS27dECV4PGbxrFbWtD_qQoaa15jpU1jNWFs8AzwOXW9HduqQIueVtLy1p27q_-rjhx0QVb7m17_5k6l0av1rb6rF3X4vkFanAh5MATcxn-gYXOR/s1600/P1010289copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrroJywcJYUGkTRtwMcuTrRfP2mV6AS27dECV4PGbxrFbWtD_qQoaa15jpU1jNWFs8AzwOXW9HduqQIueVtLy1p27q_-rjhx0QVb7m17_5k6l0av1rb6rF3X4vkFanAh5MATcxn-gYXOR/s320/P1010289copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626922206749245170" /></a><br /><br />Now please understand the <br />photo above is deceiving. <br />Mom only got a few things <br />today, however the stacks have <br />been acquired since we found <br />out we going to have twins. <br />The sizes range <br />from 0-3 months to 3t. <br />I won't be washing all the <br />clothes now, just up to <br />3-6 months to get us started. <br />The rest I'm putting in filing <br />boxes to store for later. <br /><br />Since we thought we'd be <br />having boys we do have a <br />good start there too, not as <br />much as you see here but enough. <br /><br />It's amazing to see so much PINK! <br /></center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-42820455157664465532011-07-05T17:39:00.003-07:002011-07-05T18:11:09.625-07:00July 5th, 2011<center>Fourth of July this year <br />was very quite for us. <br />Due to the Monument Fire, and <br />the dryness of our area, Fireworks <br />were off limits this year. <br />I honestly didn't mind. <br />After the fire scare <br />I was ok with that. <br /><br />Mom and I spent the afternoon <br />together as Justin was at work.<br />We sorted through all the Preemie, <br />Newborn, and 0-3 Month clothing <br />we've gotten so far. <br />Then we went to dinner,a shopping <br />run, got yogurt and even cruised <br />the park to see what was going on. <br />they had huge screens up showing <br />a movie on one and fire works on <br />another and even had a band and vendors. <br />Very nice, but we never got off the car. <br /><br />As the babies (or as mom calls the "<br />Cupcakes") get bigger, there's less <br />I can do comfortably. <br />Walking for too long is one. <br />My lower back hurts very much. <br />I have to sit and take breaks often. <br />The pelvis pain is getting worse, <br />thankfully the most I feel it is <br />when I move around in bed and getting <br />in and out of bed or off the couch. <br />It hasn't added to the back pain <br />when I walk and that's a relief. <br />The reflux is getting worse, <br />and it takes me while to <br />get comfortable enough to sleep. <br />But all and all I'd take these minor <br />issue over any Major ones any day! <br /><br />Today was our 29 week <br />check up with DR Silva. <br />I forgot to ask what my weight was <br />today, and the nurse and doctor said <br />nothing, so I'm hoping that means I <br />gained a pound or two. <br />The nurse had a hard time finding <br />the babies heartbeats, but once <br />she did they were both 136. <br />Yay they are within the normal range <br />and not far off from previous ones. <br /><br />DR Silva came in moments later to <br />measure my belly and said, <br />"Well, your getting bigger!" <br />Yep, figured that one out since <br />I'm having trouble with my shirts <br />staying down to cover the tummy now. <br />He let me know all seemed well <br />with the Cupcakes and next <br />appointment will be in 2 weeks. <br />He let me know it was time to <br />start doing the stress test and <br />had me speak to the hospital <br />nurse to schedule my first one. <br />The first one was for today at one. <br /><br />Driving is now off limits <br />as my tummy touches the <br />steering wheel already. <br />So Justin dropped me off at mom's <br />today before work so she could take <br />me to the hospital for the NST. <br />Thank goodness for mom <br />she's been driving me around <br />now while Justin's at work. <br />The testing only took about <br />30 minutes, and I think we found <br />Baby A again on the left side. <br />She's an active baby. <br />This nurse had a hard time <br />too finding their heartbeats, <br />but once she found baby B <br />she only had to do it once. <br />Baby B has always been the calmer one. <br />Baby A gave the nurse a hard time <br />and for a while there the monitor <br />found her heart beat steady, but <br />she doesn't stay in one place. <br />The monitor was going from -- <br />to 170 to 64 to 135 in seconds <br />as Baby A moved around. <br />This whole time Baby B was <br />consistent between 129-140. <br />After the first 15 minutes the <br />nurse came back to check on me <br />and had to relocate Baby A and <br />her heart beat which was now <br />way off to my left side. <br />She's gonna be like her <br />Daddy a trouble maker. <br />Lol. All went well <br />though, so I'm happy. <br />The stress tests will <br />be every Tuesday and <br />Friday from now on. <br /><br />Tomorrow I hope to have <br />a NEW Belly Photo Up! </center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-3167040567654996122011-06-28T23:58:00.004-07:002011-06-29T00:28:05.959-07:0029 weeks & Tacos!<center>I never took my belly photo last week. <br />Shame on me. <br />But I took this weeks so <br />that makes me very happy! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACbElL7xnLEUc6SJjnFqI2jnTGfc85lwoGQrolod5xU2kiN9rGKspyqpY7iLqh4w12RSsabZ3s23udgHqv0kqvHNbnCrMzmAUAwyv9EonrdibWaGGgp9z2q2JtZbENqcI2DkCyTKkM40O/s1600/june2820112.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACbElL7xnLEUc6SJjnFqI2jnTGfc85lwoGQrolod5xU2kiN9rGKspyqpY7iLqh4w12RSsabZ3s23udgHqv0kqvHNbnCrMzmAUAwyv9EonrdibWaGGgp9z2q2JtZbENqcI2DkCyTKkM40O/s320/june2820112.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623534069995069330" /></a><br /><br />The belly is certainly swelling. <br />Justin likes to tease of me, <br />but secretly I think he's in <br />awe of what's happening.<br /><br />The babies stay busy <br />fluttering, but in all honesty <br />I wish I'd feel them kick more. <br />It was put me at ease for sure. <br />What I find very interesting is <br />they must know when I'm going to <br />eat or when I am eating because <br />nearly every time I feel them move. <br />It's very funny. <br /><br />During the first part of <br />pregnancy I had to have Tacos <br />or Mexican food constantly. <br />But a trip to El Paso, thankfully changed that. <br />(Normally I'm a pizza kinda girl, <br />but sadly even that has changed.) <br />Mom and I went for Easter <br />to spend time with my Aunt.<br /><br />We went to CHICO's YUMMY! <br />Chico's is a very important <br />place to visit while in El Paso! <br />I inhaled an order of double double <br />(double tacos, 6 & double cheese), <br />finishing even before Momma. <br />Now normally I eat slow, <br />so this was pretty weird. <br />And to top it off I was <br />wanting a second order! <br />I refrained of course with hopes <br />to go once more before we left town. <br />We left town on Easter Sunday <br />and sadly Chico's was closed. <br />It left me wanting more, even now <br />months later I feel the need to <br />drive for 5 hours to have some. <br /><br />Thankfully though this sad incident <br />has dwindled down my need for tacos. <br />It was getting pretty embarrassing <br />all the Taco places here in <br />town were getting to know me. <br />I still have to have Tacos once a <br />week, but the need isn't nearly as bad. <br /><br />My Mom however has a new craving <br />for Tortas, a Mexican sandwich. <br />So this morning she said we were <br />having Tacos for lunch and told me <br />she wanted a Torta, I thought okie <br />dokie, it hasn't been a week yet <br />and I'm not craving but ok. <br />But sneaky her she went on Facebook and <br />claimed me and the babies needed TACOS. <br />She's too funny. <br />I Love my Momma! <br />She's crazy! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSik8aqVQ4hlrNe5t9uoSHRykFNaPjLFQQGW0F9Vcr7hsZDHal-VJVd-WhHvTQSVs-wxi_4qBHQCLuWpQziFNUm80kMQfItK1u_3is-EnbFx0L0gLkkyJOy38OXhRg-CIHojk6VgCugR9n/s1600/IMGP0051COPY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSik8aqVQ4hlrNe5t9uoSHRykFNaPjLFQQGW0F9Vcr7hsZDHal-VJVd-WhHvTQSVs-wxi_4qBHQCLuWpQziFNUm80kMQfItK1u_3is-EnbFx0L0gLkkyJOy38OXhRg-CIHojk6VgCugR9n/s320/IMGP0051COPY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623540000735744930" /></a><br /></center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-13286977093036556372011-06-22T15:58:00.002-07:002011-06-22T16:08:47.802-07:0027 weeks 1 Day!<center>I'm so excited I can take belly <br />shots now with my tummy getting <br />bigger and bigger every week. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0UUKaUlCWOZJQ5dE0_KQOYMjCD5pigPBZpoPdsnwZ8wCAVJPOinJ3pvjBJQOpNk4syQg1KPxpWvXJ1-9zVNAWat9JFatGyBXt4vzJH9uqdwS1MnOI9n5xNdmG-K9nxwfTeSu-aTq2nVd/s1600/June+15%252C+2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0UUKaUlCWOZJQ5dE0_KQOYMjCD5pigPBZpoPdsnwZ8wCAVJPOinJ3pvjBJQOpNk4syQg1KPxpWvXJ1-9zVNAWat9JFatGyBXt4vzJH9uqdwS1MnOI9n5xNdmG-K9nxwfTeSu-aTq2nVd/s320/June+15%252C+2011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621184643663491202" /></a><br /><br />This week we're at <br />27 weeks and 1 day!<br />The baby shower is this Saturday, <br />everything is becoming so real! <br />I edited out the background only <br />because I was standing in front of <br />the nursery closet which is a mess <br />with baby shower items and items <br />still needing to be put away! <br /><br />I'll be back with another <br />tummy shot next week. </center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-68648728833961058872011-06-20T20:14:00.002-07:002011-06-20T20:58:55.554-07:00June 20, 2011<center><strong>27 weeks 5 days</strong><br /><br />Today was our last 4 week check up <br />with Dr. Kacanga, because the next <br />one is in 2 weeks and the following <br />will be once a week. <br />The nurse was very sweet today <br />and was happy for us the the <br />current status of the pregnancy. <br />She was concerned at first <br />about my lack of weight gain. <br />I lost a pound from last time. <br />Back to 192lbs. <br /><br />So when she asked if I eat well, <br />I said yes, while Justin is the <br />back ground shaking his head and <br />say oh yea! She even had to laugh.<br />I told her I can now keep up with him. <br /><br />My blood pressure is great and all <br />the blood test came back great.<br />There are currently no risks with <br />gestational diabetes, which is <br />something my family and I were <br />very worried about. <br /><br />The babies heart beats are great, too! <br />One is at 148 beats and the other 140. <br />When speaking to the Dr today he <br />mentioned I'll start stress tests <br />in the next three weeks. <br />Those will be at the hospital <br />and can last up to an hour at a time. <br /><br />One concern I expressed today with <br />the doctor was pain in my pelvic area <br />that's also extended to my left leg. <br />I did look it up online and the <br />doctor confirmed it's my ligaments <br />stretching out and becoming floppy. <br />There's extra weight with the babies <br />and it's putting stress on my pelvic <br />area causing soreness. <br />It's like I've been working out my <br />leg and I'm too sore to even move.<br />Getting in and out of bed <br />and just standing up hurts. <br />Though it hurts it's normal <br />and thing to worry about. <br />So far the Doctor thinks all <br />is well, so that's good. <br /><br />Today was also the <br />appointment with obstetrics. <br />According to the tech it's the <br />last cervical length scan for there. <br />I'll still be going in for growth <br />of the babies and to check the <br />fluid amount in the amniotic sack. <br />Again all was well there too! <br />I'm so happy we're just chugging along.<br /><br />No ultrasound photos today, but <br />maybe for the next growth ultrasound!</center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-34398825019697895432011-06-19T01:10:00.003-07:002011-06-19T02:17:06.312-07:00A stressful weekend...<center>Last Sunday a fire started in <br />the Coronado National Monument <br />and has since gotten worse. <br />It's burned over 20,000 <br />acres of land and many people <br />have lost their homes. <br />It's been rounds of pre-evacuation <br />notices and mandatory notices that <br />change by the hour. <br />With the fire getting worse and <br />family from out of town coming in <br />that evening as well as so many <br />friends being effected by the fire, <br />mom and I made the decision to postpone <br />the baby shower for today Saturday, <br />June 18, until further notice. <br />My auntie Pat, Cousin Jenny and <br />her boys were already here.<br />So we made all the calls we <br />could to let everyone know. <br /><br />We went to lunch as a family, but by <br />the time lunch ended another fire was<br />going on the post, even closer to home. <br />We went our separate ways and <br />once home began packing our <br />bags in case of an evacuation. <br />My aunt and cousin headed back to Texas.<br />Mom lives closer to the center <br />of town, though not by much. <br />We live on the outskirts, yet <br />closer to town, with fields of <br />brush just down the street. <br />Justin was worried that if the <br />winds changed the Monument fire <br />would come in our direction. <br /><br />The fire on post thankfully was <br />100% contained and cleared by 6PM <br />Friday evening when we went to the <br />town meeting, to learn of the latest news.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKorxvrpO9KNHhZ2OtGZsr6NUc_Sw1TEYlmjlpUM3uoq02U6MMQ3GrZW8gNVKDpHfu_Zlo0z3K__nxDoNL5VGyzv9nsjcVoMxiBVebvUp6uy8BHESWe2iFLvkfUmblInd6dFYzjCpJ6ycO/s1600/0618_950_NEW_MAP.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKorxvrpO9KNHhZ2OtGZsr6NUc_Sw1TEYlmjlpUM3uoq02U6MMQ3GrZW8gNVKDpHfu_Zlo0z3K__nxDoNL5VGyzv9nsjcVoMxiBVebvUp6uy8BHESWe2iFLvkfUmblInd6dFYzjCpJ6ycO/s320/0618_950_NEW_MAP.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619857240440414130" /></a><br /><br />The community has truly come <br />together in this time of emergency. <br />Wildfires are a normal event here <br />however never to this degree. <br />What some assumed would be a day's <br />worth has now turn into a week.<br />We currently have over 1,000 people <br />working to contain the fire, <br />currently at 27% and crews from <br />several other counties assisting. <br />We are so fortunate to have our fire <br />fighters and law enforcement working <br />to keep our community safe. <br /><br />With all the stress yesterday I <br />stayed worried today about the twins. <br />I hadn't felt them move since <br />yesterday afternoon during lunch. <br />However, by dinner this evening <br />they were on the move again. <br />And about 11 pm they were having <br />a dance party in there! <br />I couldn't be happier knowing that <br />they are ok and the all the stress <br />from yesterday had not harmed them. <br />If only I could get them <br />to move on command :0)! <br /><br />Although today was a better day <br />for us, the community, and the <br />containment of the fire, tomorrow <br />(Sunday) brings "extreme" winds <br />which can cause more damage as the <br />fire gets closer and closer into town. <br /><br />All we can do is hope and pray that the <br />efforts of our emergency crews will be <br />successful and help put an end to the fire. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-nZU1OaOGvg0SZlGW4SSgZA18JAmCKJH4IxGvWh1sKMT-FXxQ0FDo8eXMP7WSL9tuISJO_K3E2D4CKulZZoJTebU_fShRbnmPpNqN3A1ZdwGYlTpbPkO1n3rKUlXWjHgd7KiNnTvE0wV/s1600/0619-fire-levycopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGQI2ADWf9EA2eLJJyG52lD7p8Ia6_xXm1HnqZbxieqqNxP5WsqftoAxkz7b_aDQsTWDAzGbeNCf6RraIz6qhSd_SCizy1VUeY_cAScE46bred-UOZPd5pSB2saTYCdK-Lg8PgR7CSDFW/s320/miller+canyon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619856128526546530" /></a></center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-71284862266049361362011-06-13T11:54:00.003-07:002011-06-13T12:22:04.553-07:00Nursery Complete (Sorta)<centeR><strong>Justin is amazing!</strong> <br />I told him the other morning that <br />the furniture needed to be moved. <br />The set up just wasn't working. <br />He was hoping I was kidding.<br />I was serious. <br /><br />So when he came home from work he <br />was ready to start the moving process. <br />It wasn't going to work the way I had <br />hoped so we had to think it out again. <br />Luckily Justin had an idea and TADA!<br />Our new set up is perfect and functional. <br />Who knew getting two cribs and all those <br />shelves to fit was gonna be so hard. <br /><br />The nursery is a work in <br />progress, but for now we're done. <br />We have a busy week ahead of us. <br />I need to clean up the rest of the <br />house, find new homes for the many <br />items removed from the "guestroom" <br />and clean the carpet. <br />It seems our little dogs had a few <br />fits while we were in Las Vegas. <br />Little monsters. <br />Thank goodness they are adorable. <br /><br />I spent the afternoon with my mom <br />yesterday getting a few of the last <br />little details, a changing pad, <br />another tree,and frames and that <br />little toy box under the window. <br /><em>(We have one just like it in <br />the living room and I LOVE IT!)</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY51-9kt6e1mBOv5LOdIIHi0I5vBs7diJzvqz8mzJKyxpO5eKmGa5TrAnbtFIfK4eCOFKUMBXcoSU1YdFJUx8IDwmlSWD4jGhiy9Ambq5jS1MxoUhImZAKQPg-a2Kowx9NvXxM1MLQ5BRZ/s1600/IMGP0001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY51-9kt6e1mBOv5LOdIIHi0I5vBs7diJzvqz8mzJKyxpO5eKmGa5TrAnbtFIfK4eCOFKUMBXcoSU1YdFJUx8IDwmlSWD4jGhiy9Ambq5jS1MxoUhImZAKQPg-a2Kowx9NvXxM1MLQ5BRZ/s320/IMGP0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617781982307263250" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xRX9CfZzJkj9rSOO913EfdUyjUaBkep8jLQhXPkI8BuqKHyztc6uHgfUsYxQr9jcFwJxA6AhHit_wOQRIexorOg0hAi_BbLE3JHwXiabwCuZrCVsoAfhyphenhyphenrsKXyOT-lJ0v05bWgOByQWU/s1600/IMGP0002copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xRX9CfZzJkj9rSOO913EfdUyjUaBkep8jLQhXPkI8BuqKHyztc6uHgfUsYxQr9jcFwJxA6AhHit_wOQRIexorOg0hAi_BbLE3JHwXiabwCuZrCVsoAfhyphenhyphenrsKXyOT-lJ0v05bWgOByQWU/s320/IMGP0002copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617781977893788418" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpEQAUlqMXSrh8byVbWywaXMJI2aeUqCEYWQrpMgvnHAdYzDGrDT7SB0yOYnsWF6Ua8bsvBMH__5wa4cIH-pdOBoP_LgdpkkIpfWqYKDRVifqoahMTJHAl2xjHpChXRGCOQuK8yyEIz1r/s1600/IMGP0003copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpEQAUlqMXSrh8byVbWywaXMJI2aeUqCEYWQrpMgvnHAdYzDGrDT7SB0yOYnsWF6Ua8bsvBMH__5wa4cIH-pdOBoP_LgdpkkIpfWqYKDRVifqoahMTJHAl2xjHpChXRGCOQuK8yyEIz1r/s320/IMGP0003copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617781973131576194" /></a><br />A quote from a friend about the <br />changing table: Erin said <br />"Too bad such a pretty piece has to <br />be used for such a stinky job. :)"<br /><br />I washed all their little items <br />like bibs, hats and receiving <br />blankets in order to put them away <br />right away in the little green bins. <br />I really want more of the bins.<br />They store flat for storage <br />and pop-up perfectly when needed. <br /><br />I put away as much as I could. <br />Washing what was going <br />to be displayed ect.<br />And was able to clear out a <br />few boxes from our room. YAY!<br />I didn't wash clothes yet. <br />Maybe in a month or so. <br /><br />I'm so happy the nursery is set up. <br />I worry that later on I'm going to <br />have trouble getting around and <br />would hate to know that I couldn't help. <br /><br />Thank you Justin for making it <br />work and look so beautiful!</center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-5047406455514219392011-06-10T23:46:00.004-07:002011-06-11T00:09:11.843-07:00Nursery (Day 1-3)<center>Justin was one busy <br />guy on his days off this week. <br />He and I finished clearing out <br />the Guest room, though much of <br />what was removed is now all over <br />the rest of house in need of a home. <br />I'll be working on that this week. <br /><br />Wednesday, he painted the <br />room & cleaned the carpet.<br />He's so fast. <br />I wasn't allowed to help with <br />painting the walls because of <br />the fumes, so when he started <br />I went to take a nap. <br />I woke up and the walls were all done! <br />Amazing man for sure! <br />When I told him I'd clean the carpet <br />so it could dry over night he sent me <br />away again and did it himself. <br />Gosh, I love him, and <br />I love being spoiled. <br /><br />Thursday he installed <br />the new light fixture.<br />It's adorable with clouds.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJzGOuel6rHt8H-XB8eJ-7646EhV77xfZy-r4Lfak1jn-Ol7mpOvLMo8VysOMrZT7wrBpZmbLmjCx_Q_dolmvAVyxq3gBy-Z1yCsLfnY60Bwy_kjazB8-PNHPZlrUpC_KGTNhTr_VykBR/s1600/IMGP0252COPY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJzGOuel6rHt8H-XB8eJ-7646EhV77xfZy-r4Lfak1jn-Ol7mpOvLMo8VysOMrZT7wrBpZmbLmjCx_Q_dolmvAVyxq3gBy-Z1yCsLfnY60Bwy_kjazB8-PNHPZlrUpC_KGTNhTr_VykBR/s320/IMGP0252COPY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616851983978168962" /></a><br />Then he did some touch <br />ups around the room. <br />I helped paint the trim.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhkDPO40E_m3L2z5HVZJVPnAZ5qcBxxSdpzQqXNPqzoE2gmnnAZd_SJc5Z0cusBtN9VNufJwm9_MgZexBPvNRvM74r7HFRx6f1hSut8vHChh_7mRe8YJgq3eiJIyvYjjSDLJLeDtgxK1A/s1600/IMGP0254copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVhkDPO40E_m3L2z5HVZJVPnAZ5qcBxxSdpzQqXNPqzoE2gmnnAZd_SJc5Z0cusBtN9VNufJwm9_MgZexBPvNRvM74r7HFRx6f1hSut8vHChh_7mRe8YJgq3eiJIyvYjjSDLJLeDtgxK1A/s320/IMGP0254copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616851974289211794" /></a><br />After installing new blinds he <br />started on building the furniture.<br />I helped when I could. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27Fs7bcDi24CdlAfO8Qw9Bh4ebze4XhSx39Aff6ezRwPzDsaKp3WZq5JKsNkUlDs9KCQxY6bnZTsPOm-ADv3R-jrB-zRngVdieG6ORYWi9b_jS6zjpaqbKUJeetyRvojjN5CSA-U5ga8V/s1600/IMGP0259COPY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27Fs7bcDi24CdlAfO8Qw9Bh4ebze4XhSx39Aff6ezRwPzDsaKp3WZq5JKsNkUlDs9KCQxY6bnZTsPOm-ADv3R-jrB-zRngVdieG6ORYWi9b_jS6zjpaqbKUJeetyRvojjN5CSA-U5ga8V/s320/IMGP0259COPY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616851968131919858" /></a><br />This morning before work Justin <br />anchored the shelves to the wall. <br />So far the shelves and <br />changing table are complete.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1RmCg9OIqCTwVTh1JVj4pEEhmzbhMFTdyfHWWLCGCcI6DlnJ7c8L54qsFkAwwWgVdQ9RmpkW3bsmkLaSxRF2PPSfQpaAYUZXr2xXh3IDiPTNvMN5EtWVo6C0XxB3bUpv1R5YbXXIJmOuK/s1600/IMGP0267COPY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1RmCg9OIqCTwVTh1JVj4pEEhmzbhMFTdyfHWWLCGCcI6DlnJ7c8L54qsFkAwwWgVdQ9RmpkW3bsmkLaSxRF2PPSfQpaAYUZXr2xXh3IDiPTNvMN5EtWVo6C0XxB3bUpv1R5YbXXIJmOuK/s320/IMGP0267COPY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616851987028419058" /></a><br />Silly me, we did all that <br />shopping at Ikea but I never got <br />the pad for the changing table. <br />Hopefully we can make a <br />trip up there again soon. <br />I'd like to get more of the green <br />baskets as well as the changing pad. <br /><br />Justin even taught me how to <br />change the outlets out Thursday. <br />Thank goodness he's such a <br />handy man I wouldn't have a <br />clue how to do those things. <br />Doesn't he look like such a <br />proud Daddy in those photos. <br /><br />This evening I began putting <br />the items we've collected so <br />far, away on the shelves. <br />If Justin's up to it when <br />he gets home we'll be <br />assembling the cribs.</center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-66613215141045734662011-06-09T17:50:00.004-07:002011-06-09T18:14:59.637-07:00Oh it's the Bump! (And More)<center>Finally, I felt like it's been <br />taking forever to finally show!<br />Over the last 3 weeks slowly <br />the belly has started to pop. <br />But today when I was looking <br />in the mirror I was like WOO-HOO! <br />I admit I am a chunky girl, so the <br />baby bump has taken it's time <br />filling out, though I can honestly <br />say I felt odd not showing.<br />People keep saying oh, but you don't <br />look pregnant, especially not with twins. <br />Oh I realized that, but there's no <br />way making yourself look bigger <br />unless you are actually bigger. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8pNYutUndHelURSc8OiOgOH5pxEFuNu_asd_iiueSpnMyVijoQhZGeTYqA8Yx5KzVo7YN8UUOGGf_Adh_B7MQ5SBl4hzUT0_F-Ag0g0fzjEEcjc_aHwMqZiFmt0L00NmA1f83FWLs5Nr/s1600/IMGP0248COPY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8pNYutUndHelURSc8OiOgOH5pxEFuNu_asd_iiueSpnMyVijoQhZGeTYqA8Yx5KzVo7YN8UUOGGf_Adh_B7MQ5SBl4hzUT0_F-Ag0g0fzjEEcjc_aHwMqZiFmt0L00NmA1f83FWLs5Nr/s320/IMGP0248COPY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616393172967582338" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fHQelrkrLsmsQD3qW1C4T7rw6WR16tKvnYqzp7pUdTS85BXf_t4LNeSzsgipa7mtZLurs_TRiinJel2h_Dt3R2ppNCD95AoJC9TNTg9QbY6C9yw_17en6sqKmKrlcDWIPIArdhdW-9QH/s1600/IMGP0250COPY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fHQelrkrLsmsQD3qW1C4T7rw6WR16tKvnYqzp7pUdTS85BXf_t4LNeSzsgipa7mtZLurs_TRiinJel2h_Dt3R2ppNCD95AoJC9TNTg9QbY6C9yw_17en6sqKmKrlcDWIPIArdhdW-9QH/s320/IMGP0250COPY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616393167440068002" /></a><br /><br />Today I'm at 26 weeks and 2 days.<br />Feeling pretty good and though my <br />weight gain has only been about 5 <br />lbs since finding out I was <br />pregnant, I feel healthy. <br />I'm eating better, though <br />eating like a teenage boy.<br />I nap when I can. Usually a 2-3 <br />hour nap a day is wonderful.<br />My breasts are bigger. <br />A major indication is my bra <br />size going from 42C to a 44DDD. <br />Yes major difference. <br />I'm not happy about it, but <br />Justin is adjusting well. Lol. <br /><br />My clothes have been <br />driving me insane.<br />My breasts have made things <br />fit weird, shirts are much <br />shorter than they used to be. <br />Many Maternity shirts are <br />much too long with no bump.<br />Plus I'm so short alot of <br />shirts look like dresses.<br />So it's been fun trying <br />to find things to wear. <br />I have purchased quite a <br />few new clothes, but I don't <br />regret it one bit. <br />Now that I have my bump I feel much <br />better about some of the clothes. </center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221420794292550543.post-18000422757941944072011-06-06T21:52:00.000-07:002011-06-06T22:55:32.259-07:00June 6, 2011<centeR>We had our 2 week check-up <br />with Obstetrics today. <br />It was both for cervical length <br />and to check the growth of the twins. <br /><br />I'm so happy Justin has been there to <br />share these appointments with me no <br />matter how uneventful they seem to be. <br />But it means so much that he's there. <br /><br />The twins are each weighing in at 1lb 9oz. <br />Which means they are right on target! <br />As the tech was checking the babies, she <br />asked if we knew the sex of the babies.<br />I told her we were told Girls, but Justin's <br />still hoping for boys. <br />She confirmed it's girls. <br />Oh darn, haha. <br />All I could think was it better be <br />girls we have pink exploding in the house! <br />And everyone was told it's girls! <br /><br />Justin's not too upset but he's <br />plotting for the next baby! <br />We do have a little box already <br />started if we have a boy later. <br />We really truly thought we were having <br />boys so there's a few clothes we've bought <br />that will be kept for a baby boy later. <br /><br />Back to my baby girls. <br />The appointment went well and rather quickly. <br />However one baby was being silly <br />and had her face buried so we only <br />got one ultrasound photo today. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIy5CT0z08FsQX_-KiPm8Yi4QcWTPNjGDhVUxgQocr5lKwopNQPOCYAR6nvff10JdvHSlrRmbaJVSWlIXseRbu01TQK0DzzxikWehdw2V3lEyUdps9NaVfUDGxA-sIukZENpA7dUg76sKh/s1600/June6-UltrasoundCOPY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIy5CT0z08FsQX_-KiPm8Yi4QcWTPNjGDhVUxgQocr5lKwopNQPOCYAR6nvff10JdvHSlrRmbaJVSWlIXseRbu01TQK0DzzxikWehdw2V3lEyUdps9NaVfUDGxA-sIukZENpA7dUg76sKh/s320/June6-UltrasoundCOPY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615340391085791858" /></a><br />Isn't she a cutie! <br />I'm sure my silly one is just as cute. <br />(They are identical, haha!)<br /><br />The babies have been moving like <br />crazy the past two days and we found <br />out today they are no longer heads <br />together, but one is upside down <br />and the other is right side up. <br />Today as I updated earlier posts they <br />moved so much that when I stood <br />up I was completely off balance. <br />Opps. I guess the belly bar I had <br />this morning finally kicked in. <br /><br />I'm getting so excited! <br />I know Justin is too. <br /><br />So far the only complications I've <br />had is back pain when I stand too <br />long, feet swelling, and just a few <br />nights ago a nasty cramp on my leg. <br />The swelling and cramp are caused <br />by not drinking enough water. <br />But I feel so slushy it's hard to <br />drink more water, but I know it's <br />very important so I'm trying harder. <br /><br />I'm slowly starting to show. <br />I love it. And feeling them inside me <br />is so amazing it's so indescribable.<br />Justin is barely able to feel them, <br />however the other day as he gave my <br />tummy a raspberry then put his ear to <br />my tummy one of the babies either <br />punched or kicked him in the ear. <br />I told him not to tease the babies.<br />But it is the Daddy's job. </center>Craftastic Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586613946149186544noreply@blogger.com0