The last time I went through the whole being pregnant thing I was 32 weeks and a few days (not as prepared for what was about to happen as I thought) and my water broke in my classroom. Let's just say it was something I will never forget and when I realized I would get to do it all over again I was determined to be more prepared.
Having said that, I have not packed my bag for the hospital.
I know, I know!
I have the best of intentions but I truly cannot get myself to do it! So this post is my first effort to get my act together. Maybe someone out there will comment and say, "Pack your bag!"
What do I need? I been there before but nothing about the first time was normal, so I need help!
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Cribs "R" Us
One of the most exciting things we are working on in our home these days is the nursery! We recently got our cribs that we ordered from Babies-R-Us. We didn't wait ONE SINGLE moment to put them together. Johnny started the chore of building not one but TWO cribs to fill the empty space in our house that has been begging for these pieces.
Here is a little bit of the back story. Johnny and I drove together to pick up the furniture at Babies-R-Us and found out quickly that our two very large packages were not going to fit in John's mom's car. I guess {two cribs} are a little bit bigger than we anticipated so we stopped and thought for a minute. Our only solution...take everything out of the box. This was a little disappointing because I just knew that meant before we made it home something was going to be scratched. I wanted everything to be perfect so the entire ordeal made me a little nervous. Here are a few pictures I snapped before John gave me the evil eye and told me "People do not take pictures of themselves picking up their cribs..."
Once everything was finally inside the car we drove through one of my favorite places for lunch (Chick-fil-A) and then hurried home to get started. At least Johnny was able to carry in all the pieces by himself (since they were no longer in one big box). This is a picture of my BIG 'OLE BELLY as Johnny so lovingly refers to it now a days...seeing this picture you know that I didn't do a whole lot of "helping" as much as I did "supervising." I think we were both OK with that in the long run and everything turned out beautifully, with not one single scratch.
I mentioned earlier a dresser...well I had searched and searched for something to use in place of a changing table. I wanted a long dresser that would have plenty of storage for both babies and eventually be something one of them used in the future. We looked at several antique stores, garage sales, and curbs (Yes, I said curbs) for something that would work. We were having absolutely no luck and while I feel great I have my moments of complete meltdown mode when my belly and back are sore to touch and I think I can't possibly move my finger much less find, drag home, clean, and refinish a piece of old furniture. So we splurged and bought the matching dresser that night. Johnny called Babies-R-Us and asked if they had the piece in stock. They said, "Yes!" So back to Babies-R-Us we went! Seeing it in the room now we know we made the right decision. It fits the wall by the door perfectly and it looks so good with the two matching cribs.
Here is a little bit of the back story. Johnny and I drove together to pick up the furniture at Babies-R-Us and found out quickly that our two very large packages were not going to fit in John's mom's car. I guess {two cribs} are a little bit bigger than we anticipated so we stopped and thought for a minute. Our only solution...take everything out of the box. This was a little disappointing because I just knew that meant before we made it home something was going to be scratched. I wanted everything to be perfect so the entire ordeal made me a little nervous. Here are a few pictures I snapped before John gave me the evil eye and told me "People do not take pictures of themselves picking up their cribs..."
Once everything was finally inside the car we drove through one of my favorite places for lunch (Chick-fil-A) and then hurried home to get started. At least Johnny was able to carry in all the pieces by himself (since they were no longer in one big box). This is a picture of my BIG 'OLE BELLY as Johnny so lovingly refers to it now a days...seeing this picture you know that I didn't do a whole lot of "helping" as much as I did "supervising." I think we were both OK with that in the long run and everything turned out beautifully, with not one single scratch.
I chose an espresso brown color for both the beds. I was hesitant about the color because I had always envisioned a bright white nursery for my little ones but I think in the long run this is going to suit them both very well and it ended up making the bedding that we chose look perfect in the room! Johnny and Scout were worn out once we finished the bed construction but what they didn't know was we had one more errand to run!
I mentioned earlier a dresser...well I had searched and searched for something to use in place of a changing table. I wanted a long dresser that would have plenty of storage for both babies and eventually be something one of them used in the future. We looked at several antique stores, garage sales, and curbs (Yes, I said curbs) for something that would work. We were having absolutely no luck and while I feel great I have my moments of complete meltdown mode when my belly and back are sore to touch and I think I can't possibly move my finger much less find, drag home, clean, and refinish a piece of old furniture. So we splurged and bought the matching dresser that night. Johnny called Babies-R-Us and asked if they had the piece in stock. They said, "Yes!" So back to Babies-R-Us we went! Seeing it in the room now we know we made the right decision. It fits the wall by the door perfectly and it looks so good with the two matching cribs.
The furniture is finally in...and now on to MY part...the finishing touches! We need pictures, curtains, and so many other things to make this nursery the perfect place for the twins to sleep and call home in just a few short weeks. I have a few things up my sleeve that I will have to tell you more about later. Here are a few sneak peeks!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Champions Club
At almost 28 weeks I have found that while I may want to lounge on the couch (a lot) it is good to get up and get going sometimes! This past week we enjoyed a Red's game, just the two of us, well actually the four of us.
Johnny's friend Kevin gave us his Champion's Club tickets which meant we could enjoy the game from our REALLY good seats or if we got hot or it started to rain we could lounge inside where all the food was free for the taking! I don't think it gets much better than that! I love that we get to share memories like this before the babies but I am SO looking forward to them actually joining us for things like this in the future.
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| 27 1/2 weeks pregnant |
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| Our view from our seats! |
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| They even had fruit! Delicious! |
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Miracles
Since we are having twins we feel fortunate that we get pictures and extra long appointments at our doctor's office every four weeks. With that being said, our second ultrasound came quickly and of course we were excited to see the babies again, hear their heartbeats, and finally feel that reassurance that twelve weeks brings.
We had looked online and at the apps on our phones at what our babies were supposed to look like and we knew we were going to see so much more than we were able to the first time! Instead of the blobs that we saw at our first ultrasound we were going to be able to see real bodies with heads, hands, feet, and bellies!
Anytime I thought of our appointment I was reminded of Psalm 139:13 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb." It is almost hard to believe what God is doing inside of my body at this very moment. He knew in all of the time we tried to get pregnant that these two little blessings were in our very immediate future. He knew that in our reliance on Him we would find peace in our situation and a thankful heart that desires His desires.
So our first appointment came and we saw something I will never forget. Our two babies in God's perfection were growing in my belly. Their heartbeats were strong and perfect. Their arms and legs were moving and perfect. Their bellies were full, sticking out, and perfect! It was one of the most amazing things I have ever witnessed. This picture cannot fully explain or describe how I felt that day but I hope it will help me remember God's ability to preform miracles even in small people like me.
We had looked online and at the apps on our phones at what our babies were supposed to look like and we knew we were going to see so much more than we were able to the first time! Instead of the blobs that we saw at our first ultrasound we were going to be able to see real bodies with heads, hands, feet, and bellies!
Anytime I thought of our appointment I was reminded of Psalm 139:13 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb." It is almost hard to believe what God is doing inside of my body at this very moment. He knew in all of the time we tried to get pregnant that these two little blessings were in our very immediate future. He knew that in our reliance on Him we would find peace in our situation and a thankful heart that desires His desires.
So our first appointment came and we saw something I will never forget. Our two babies in God's perfection were growing in my belly. Their heartbeats were strong and perfect. Their arms and legs were moving and perfect. Their bellies were full, sticking out, and perfect! It was one of the most amazing things I have ever witnessed. This picture cannot fully explain or describe how I felt that day but I hope it will help me remember God's ability to preform miracles even in small people like me.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Our First Ultrasound
Our first appointment was scheduled for February 14th, which as you can tell from this post, ended up being the exact same day (and almost time) as sweet Kiley entered the world. But we made it and after talking with the doctor that day I knew we were having twins. Actually from the moment I found out I was pregnant I knew I was carrying twins. I don't really know what it was that made me feel that way, I just knew. I had prayed about it and knew this was part of God's plan for us. So when our first appointment came and went and our doctor scheduled an ultrasound just a few days later to "confirm it was just one" I knew my feeling was merited and would soon be confirmed.
A couple of days later we walked into the ultrasound room and sat patiently waiting to see our little babe on the screen. It took a minute for everything to register and for a picture to come up on the screen but quickly the tech announced, "You are pregnant with twins." I started laughing and crying at the same time and John almost passed out. It was a little more than he was prepared to hear that morning, but the smile that graced his face when he finally focused on the picture that had taken over the screen was priceless. It was one I will never forget.
We continued walking through the remainder of our day in complete shock (Johnny more than me) but quickly came to realize what a blessing we had been given. Here is a picture of our first ultrasound. Baby A and Baby B are healthy and strong in their first photo opp at 6 weeks and 5 days!
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