tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31951698004164223032024-03-05T04:58:09.924-05:00The Nest The Laws BuiltThe Nest The Laws Builthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859093805445864800noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195169800416422303.post-57242232625037664502014-11-07T10:00:00.000-05:002014-11-07T10:00:04.475-05:00Flashback Friday: Summer 2014 Vacation <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We took a wonderful vacation to <a href="http://www.hyattcoconutplantation.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html" target="_blank">Hyatt Coconut Plantation</a> in Bonita Springs, Florida with Adam's parents. We had a great time! (at least during the day) This property was equipped with everything fun for kids and adults alike. </div>
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The boys LOVED the toddler pool/splash pad. I think this is where we truly learned how much they loved the water. They had no fear of crawling around and sticking their faces in the fountain. (we got home from our trip on a Saturday and the boys started ISR swim lessons on Tuesday:) ) </div>
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This Hyatt had amazing pools, and a lazy river. We took the boys on the lazy river everyday before nap time to relax them. And relax them it did. When you see the sleeping pictures below, those were post lazy river floating. </div>
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Like I said before, the days were great, the nights, no so much. These two little birds, we've learned, don't sleep great unless they are in their own cribs with no one else in the room. I think out of 6 nights, they slept once all the way through. Teething and a new place, I think were to blame. We made the mistake of trying to sleep in their room on the giant king size bed, but like I said, mistake. But their naps, their naps were stellar. I'm crossing my fingers that since they are a little older (and hopefully won't be cutting teeth) that the long trip we have planned to my moms for Thanksgiving, will be a successful one:) </div>
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Going on this trip I was nervous about their sleep, and about sun exposure. The American Board of Pediatrics suggests no more than 1 hour of direct sun for those under 1. I also know how fair their skin is, so I was sure to be extremely prepared for the sun. Here is what we did:</div>
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1. SUNSCREEN!!!!! We used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Babyganics-Mineral-Based-Sunscreen-Pack-Packaging/dp/B00HYV2F7E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415286203&sr=8-1&keywords=babyganics+sunscreen" target="_blank">Babyganics Mineral based sunscreen</a> SPF 50 (which means 50 minutes before the next application is needed!!!!! Remember that when choosing and lathering up your littles!) I love this sunscreen! Its mineral based so it doesn't have an harsh chemicals sitting on their skin and what is in the lotion isn't penetrating their skin either. I have one (if not two) bottles in every location for the littles: diaper bag, car, beach bag, house, garage, stroller. </div>
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2. Hats. I am a huge hat wearer in the sun and so is my hubby. After seeing my Dad have skin cancer removed from his head a few times, its a must in our household. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/play-Unisex-Baby-Infant-Protecton-Months/dp/B00D402GB4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1415286165&sr=8-5&keywords=baby+sun+hats" target="_blank">These hats</a> are the bees knees! they covered their heads AND the back of their necks and they are UPF 50+ - lots of sun blocking happening there (yes you can still get sun through clothing!)</div>
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3. Rashguards. I love iPlay products so much we went with the rash guards too. They are a little expensive, but so worth it! We have <a href="http://www.iplaybabywear.com/index.php/iplay/swim-sun/sun-protection-clothing/breatheasy-sun-protection-shirt-white.html" target="_blank">this one </a>and <a href="http://www.iplaybabywear.com/index.php/iplay/swim-sun/sun-protection-clothing/long-sleeve-rashguard-white.html" target="_blank">this one</a>! Again, UPF 50+ </div>
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4. Umbrella time. We got the same location but the pool every single day. And our spot always had two giant umbrellas. We made sure to bring the boys under the umbrellas to feed them their snacks, eat meals, and nap. They were in the shade A LOT! </div>
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Some other vacation tips i have that worked for us: </div>
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-we brought the boys wagon. Easiest thing to tote them around in! and we used to haul our things back and forth from the car! </div>
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-We also brought the boys clip on fans from their stroller to use under the umbrella too. They kept them cooler than they would have been without them.</div>
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-<a href="http://www.amazon.com/phil-teds-Lobster-Highchair-Black/dp/B004854WM0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415286650&sr=8-1&keywords=phil+and+teds+lobster+high+chair" target="_blank">Phil and Teds Lobster high chairs</a> are the best thing on the planet for traveling. I use these at my moms, restaurants, friends houses. They stay in my car and are used all the time! </div>
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-We were lucky enough to have a kitchen and huge family room in between our two rooms so I made a trip to the grocery store to buy all the boys favorite things so that we always had them on hand.</div>
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- We also brought their floats from home. These were easy to push them around in while they could still be in the water without anyone having to carry them. We have <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Swimways-Baby-Spring-Float-Canopy/dp/B00JE6XABM/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1415287063&sr=8-13&keywords=swimways+float" target="_blank">these</a>.</div>
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That's it! Here are some pictures from our wonderful trip! </div>
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<br />The Nest The Laws Builthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859093805445864800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195169800416422303.post-17043694197824706002014-10-29T10:00:00.000-04:002014-10-29T10:00:00.118-04:00Better late than never : Boys One Year Photos<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm badly trying to play catch up here on this blog. I really want as much as I can document for my boys here on this blog. I will be starting the series "Flashback Friday" to all sorts of different moments in their lives I haven't had the time to blog about in the past. </div>
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Today isn't friday and this isn't much of a flashback, but we had the boys one year photos done earlier in the month. It was HOT here still but the pumpkin patch/farm we visited sure helped get us in the fall feel of things! My wonderful friend and photographer, <a href="http://kelleybimages.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kelley</a>, took these shots. I was so nervous we weren't going to have any good ones since the boys just weren't in the mood that day. But per usual, Kelley captured them in all the right times. I on the other hand arrived at the farm and remembered 'ummm you're probably going to be in a few shots too, maybe you should have dressed appropriately and done your hair'. So I made Kell only put us in a few and not get to close to me:) </div>
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Up this week for Flashback Friday will be our vacation to Hyatt Coconut Point Plantation we took with my in-laws this August. See you back here Friday! </div>
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I had big plans for these two little boys and their first birthday. Because, lets face it, you only get to celebrate your very first birthday once, so Adam and I were determined to throw a good party:) Even though the boys won't remember it, I wanted all of our friends and family there to celebrate our boys and as a huge thank you for all the love and support they've given us the past year and beyond.</div>
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I went back and forth on themes. It was their "golden birthday" since they were turing 1 on the 1st but I couldn't get enough gold and boy to tie together. (we still had gold balloons at the party to commemorate). I ended up doing a "Wild ONEs" theme and using Where The Wild Things Are as my base. I LOVED this theme. It was so fun. The invitations were custom by the wonderful <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/EmpressStationery" target="_blank">Empress Stationary</a> ( I will now be going to her for EVERYTHING!) She does amazing things! </div>
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My mom bought three small stuffed animals characters from WTWTA book and we had them dancing around small pumpkins as people walked in the door.</div>
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I also bought these small gold paper crowns (see top of shelves) and used them for decoration. I also put one on each of the boys floating boats in the pool (again, a take off from the book) We failed to get a picture of those, but they were there, floating away:)</div>
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The weather was AH-mazing! It was the best day we'd had in Florida all year. The high was 73, which here, feels like fall. At the last minute we rented some chairs and pulled out our big mexican picnic blankets and set the front yard up for everyone to eat and enjoy the big (sort of) surprise we had for everyone! My brother even hung some hammocks in our trees for guests to enjoy!</div>
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We were going to do the boys cake inside, in front of their instagram wall, but it was just too beautiful out! </div>
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Easiest thing (in my mind) to do for a birthday party, is to cater. Easy peasy, no cooking, no clean up, no worries. We had our local Tijuana Flats do a fajita bar and it was excellent! We served blacken chicken fajitas, with grilled veggies, rice and black beans, and chips with the fixings! (salsa, queso and guac! because lets face it, do you know who their mama is?!)</div>
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I also had a mini food bar set up for the littles at the party. Just a few snacks to include: PB&J crown sandwiches, animal crackers, popcorn, applesauce pouches, mini cupcakes, and caramel apples. </div>
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For dessert, the boys did have smash cakes, BUT we wanted something besides just cake for our guests, SO, we had the Yogurtology (froyo) Truck come out and everyone made their own froyo sundaes! It was a hit! and OH SO good! there were 8 flavors and lots of toppings! </div>
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The Nest The Laws Builthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859093805445864800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195169800416422303.post-77047048412008723622014-10-21T10:31:00.002-04:002014-10-21T10:31:51.127-04:00The boys turned ONE! <br />
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Although I had big big plans for the boys actually birthday, they were still recovering from the awful sinus/ear infection plague that hit our house and stayed for 4 weeks. I wanted them rested and well for their party so it was a low key day. (low key as in stay in your jammies all day, which this momma felt guilty about but got over it!)</div>
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Aunt KK was in town! After the boys swim lesson, we headed to Dunkin' Donuts to get these boys a donut for their big day! And saying they loved it, doesn't even justify that breakfast they had. They both each ate half a full glazed donut and a few munchkins. whoops! </div>
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then baths were in order after being in the pool and being covered in sugary, sticky donuts.</div>
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that night after dinner the boys got their very first try at cake/icing.We got them cupcakes as not to overwhelm them and they loved them. Had a ball eating them and covering themselves (and us) in icing!</div>
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then we opened presents! KK and Uncle Ty bought the boys their first cars, and these two little boys have been in them every day since! </div>
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Happy first birthday sweet boys! </div>
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and to my sweet adam: this year has been fun, scary, tough, exciting and so much more. And through this crazy first year roller coaster you've remained my rock. Thank you for keeping me grounded and in check when i felt i was being torn to pieces. The boys are so so lucky to have you as a father. and you already know how lucky I am. I hope I tell you too much!</div>
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We did it babe! First year in the books! </div>
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i love you!</div>
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The Nest The Laws Builthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859093805445864800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195169800416422303.post-54344127787478257552014-10-02T11:08:00.005-04:002014-10-02T11:12:38.959-04:00one year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know the calendar is how man has chosen to measure time and track life. But a years time doesn't seem to measure all my little boys have brought into my life. That amount of time isn't enough to show what they have done for me and how they have changed me. They've brought me peace, happiness, patience, knowledge, love, so so much love, love beyond measure, and pure bliss.<br />
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Grayson and Greer: with all that everyone tells you and tries to explain about the love you will feel for your children one day, it just can't be done. There is no explanation. For all the times I will tell you this in your life, you will not know until you become a parent, and then you will fully understand. It is the most incredible feeling, the love that I have for both of you. You amaze me every day and I am so honored to be your Momma, your compass through this crazy (and sometimes scary) World, your comfort when you're unsure, your teacher, your leader and your anchor.<br />
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You have both made up for so much that this life has dealt me and I will spend the rest of my life giving to you without limits and having the utmost gratitude for your life. I promise to give everything I have, every day, especially on the days I just don't feel like it. You little boys, are worth everything. and I love you both madly.<br />
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Grayson - Our "first" baby. You little man, are a momma and dada's boy through and through. You would take being in our arms over a new toy or a new friend. You are so compassionate. Any time your brother cries or Campbell barks, you're the first to run over and see wants the matter.<br />
You are full of surprises. You will one day out of the blue start a new skill like that! With no warning. You just do it. You, most of the time, observe your brother for a few days or weeks and then nail it on your first try. You are swimming so well and despite your torticollis, you corrected yourself and are an absolute champ!<br />
You stack huge blocks, roll cars and trucks all around, bang things together (which i have been told is a 15 month skill) and you love to love. You are a happy little boy and watching you grow has been the greatest joy of my life. I love you.<br />
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Greer- our "baby'. You came into our family as the calm, laid back twin. But that quickly changed. You amaze us every day with the things you can do. You were a quick roller and walker. And the things you pick up on and mimic, shock us. You put a phone to your ear when we say "hello?!", you make animal noises at correct animals, you LOVE animals, you recognize peoples faces in pictures, and you pay attention to every little detail. You floated in swim class right off the bat, and haven't looked back since. You amaze us every time.<br />
You love having fun and being silly and love to rough house with Dada. You are the bright light little boy and it so much fun watching you learn. You make my day, every single day. I love you.<br />
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xoxo mommaThe Nest The Laws Builthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859093805445864800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195169800416422303.post-32155700919808966782014-09-05T14:53:00.002-04:002014-09-05T14:53:31.241-04:00Blogging updatehi friends!<br />
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This is my confession: I've been extremely scared to blog. Terrified. I have had four sweet blogging/twin mama friends of mine, have their sweet babies pictures taken from their blog and used to make other accounts/blogs/Facebook pages. Disgusting, right? So, being the anxious mama I am, I stopped blogging cold turkey. One part of me is thankful I did it and the other part is kicking myself for not figuring out a solution sooner and documenting my babes lives here, for them, for me and for you.<br />
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BUT --- I have figured out a way to keep my babes safe and still blog. A few changes happening here:<br />
1. A new blog layout/design is in the works! Exciting<br />
2. None of my pictures will be able to be copied on her. The right click button has been disabled. So, for all my family members who like to save the pictures off of here, I am SO sorry :( I just can't handle the creeps that are out to mimic bloggers families and lives.<br />
3. There will be legal verbiage at the bottom of each post about stealing pictures from this blog and using them in any other way.<br />
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I am so so so excited to start blogging again and having a space to document Grayson and Greer.<br />
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So, I will be back here more often now! Updating you on what has been going on around these parts (if you don't already follow me on Instagram) and was is new around here!<br />
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Happy to be back and be comfortable once again!<br />
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I leave you with a few recent pictures of the littles!<br />
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Can you believe they are almost ONE?! I think I have cried every day, at least once, for the past ten days just thinking about it.<br />
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So, I've spent the better part of all my nightly pumping sessions at the computer working on the boys birth video the last week. There was so much I wanted to put in it and a lot I wanted to keep extremely private { meaning only for Adam and I } so I battled on what to do. I decided I would make two videos. One for us and one to share with family, friends and followers! </div>
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I'll tell you, this project had me in tears quite a few times. My littles are growing so quick and in a blink of an eye they will be holding their own bottles, walking and talking and I'll want to come back to this day so badly. I know the big thing this year is to have a "word" for yourself. A word describing how you want this year to go. I've been thinking about for a few weeks, and I think i've decided on "present." I want to be present in every moment and not rush through the small things. {i.e.: feedings, night time routine, and just life in general} I believe now, more than ever, it is important for me to be present and soak every little second in with the boys. And even though I want to try and document everything, I need to remember to put the phone/camera down and just live in the moment instead of trying to capture it through media. </div>
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You guys, having twins is NO JOKE. I had high, high hopes for myself to keep up this blog on a weekly basis and document anything and everything about the twins…. FAIL! Life with twins has been more than I ever expected it to be. It is beautiful. And challenging. (more on that in another post)<br />
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This post is my 2013 letter/review. I wanted to type out a list of things I was grateful for at Thanksgiving, but didn't get around to it and then, wound up sick with two sick babies. So this post is an ode to all the things I am grateful for in 2013….<br />
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Dear 2013,<br />
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You my friend were a challenge to say the least. It so tough to say that the best day of my life happened in a year I wouldn't call my favorite. The amount of stress and pressure that came along with you this year was insurmountable. As a whole you were not my favorite year, but you do hold my most favorite day in your hands. My beautiful boys were born in your year, and for that I will always love 2013. I am also grateful for the following that 2013 held:<br />
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My health - i have to remind myself on a daily basis how truly lucky I am to have this. There are many people sitting in hospitals not knowing when their last day will be, that would LOVE to take my place. I am forever grateful for my health.<br />
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My husband- this man has been by my side all year. (except this weekend when he flies to Pasadena for the National Championship game, but hey, he deserves it) I'm not sure where I would be without him. He is my rock. Through every smile, laugh, tear, breakdown and let down, he's been right there to share them with me. I am more in love with now then I have ever been.<br />
I am also thankful for his job, and the way he works his tail off. Because of both of these components, I was able to make the decision at the end of this year to stay home with the boys. I so look forward to not ever missing a thing and watching their every growth.<br />
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My boys - my boys:) I love saying that. These two littles have brought more joy to my life than I ever could have dreamed. My every breath is stolen by them. My world revolves around them. And I will spend every second of my life making sure they know how much they are loved and how very much they mean to me.<br />
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My family and friends - these people are the best support anyone could ask for. They kept my spirit and soul up this year and I am forever indebted to them for doing so.<br />
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My incredible doctors - my doctors had to make some incredibly tough decisions on my behalf this year. And although I did most of these hard things kicking and screaming, they brought my two happy, healthy baby boys into the world safely. Thank God for them<br />
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Hospital bed rest - yes, I said it, I am thankful for the 5 weeks I sat in a hospital bed and cooked my littles just a bit longer. This had a major hand in their health. Their great health. I also made great friends with my nurses and continue with some of those friendships today.<br />
And lastly, through bed rest, I learned a lot about my self. I did lots of soul searching and self learning. Because of bed rest, for the first time in my life, I was fully proud of myself.<br />
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Parenthood - parenthood has also taught me so much about myself, it has made Adam and I an incredible team and it is the single best thing that has ever happened to me.<br />
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*** my friend Leah gifted me "The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude" book. Its dated for every day of the year and you are supposed to write down every night, the little things you were grateful for that day. These things aren't meant to be big things, like family, friends etc… they should be silly things that you take or granted every day. ie: your Starbucks barista had your drink ready and waiting for you when you walked into your neighborhood Starbucks.<br />
I was so excited to receive this, and I am making it one of my goals this year to do it every night. Wont you join me? you can find the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Abundance-Journal-Gratitude-Breathnach/dp/044652106X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388546643&sr=1-1&keywords=the+simple+abundance+journal+of+gratitude" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I've listed out some small things below that I am grateful for, some on a daily basis, and some that happen every once in a while:<br />
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-my babies crying, screaming crying - i always make a point to stop and think to myself, thank God for those lungs.<br />
-my pup - poor thing didn't know and still doesn't know what happened to her. She has been patient and very good with the boys. She still craves attention but she keeps her distance while still trying to figure out who these little boys are.<br />
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-Instagram/blogging - i know, sounds so ridiculous, but through both of these "places" I have formed wonderful friendships with other twin moms that have quickly become my "pen pals." We swap advice, almost on a daily basis, and without them, I would be lost.<br />
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-my pump - not really, but really. I hate my pump, I do. But its the only thing that has made giving my boys the very best milk, possible. (I plan to burn it when I'm through)<br />
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-my home - i love my house. I curse it on a daily basis when I have to run up and down stairs 100 times a day, and we are currently looking for a new one. But every time I curse it, I do say "if you were only one level, I would stay in you forever" other than the stairs, its perfect. I am so thankful to have a beautiful roof over my head.<br />
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-my car - I am blessed to drive what I drive and feel safe every time I am in it and every time I drive the boys in it. I know it sounds silly to be thankful for this, but my anxiety levels aren't as high as they would be knowing I am in a very safe car.<br />
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-my bed - after being in a hospital bed for 5 weeks and then on my couch for 2 weeks, I have never been more thankful for that king sized bed in my life. It is my little slice of Heaven.<br />
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reflux - both my boys have reflux. And although it is the bane of my existence, I know these boys could have a lot worse conditions. Being "happy spitters" is low on the totem pole of infant conditions and I am thankful to be there and not dealing with something more serious. (or something that gives me less sleep than I am getting now)<br />
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-sleep training/Moms On Call - because of this program my boys are sleeping 9 hours through the night now. Which makes this completely sleep deprived momma feel like a whole new woman.<br />
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-Snuzas - the boys wear these little alarms to monitor their breathing. If they have no movement for 15 seconds the alarm buzzes them to get them to move, if they don't move after that buzz, an alarm will sound to let Adam and I know. This helps me sleep at night.<br />
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There are countless other things that I am grateful and thankful for this year and every day. I am hoping my new journal will keep my list up to par for this letter next year.<br />
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Thank you all for following along, for your endless support, prayers and kind words through this year.<br />
Here is to 2014 being the best yet!<br />
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<span style="color: black;">For those of you who follow me on
Instagram, you might have seen a lot of these pictures, so I'm sorry:) But for
those of you who haven't here are pictures and updates from the past 4 weeks {4
weeks?!?!? who the hell decided time can go this fast}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="color: black;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I already blogged about our first
week together, but here were G & G’s stats that week:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">{from first doctors visit}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Grayson: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">5 pounds 7 ounces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>Greer:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">5 pounds 12 ounces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">At this appointment we were told to
up their ounces of milk each feeding and that she wanted to see us back in a
week. We were also to put them in indirect sunlight to help with their jaundice.
Their bilirubin was only a 9 but they were just a tad yellow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="color: black;">Week 2 (October 8-14)</span></u></div>
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<span style="color: black;">{stats from 1 week old visit}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>Grayson:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">5 pounds 9 ounces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>Greer:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">5 pounds 12 ounces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">At this visit they had each only
gained 2 ounces. We were told they needed to be at their birth weight by the 2
week old visit. So she up’d their ounces again and changed them to eating every
2-2.5 hours, which ever they could handle. {but could Momma handle either of
those?} Turns out none of us could. The boys would either not finish their
bottle or toss their cookies after each one. So Adam and I decided to keep the
ounces up but go back to feeding every 3 hours.</span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black;">{2 week visit}</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">{newborn/family photoshoot}</span></div>
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<u><span style="color: black;">Week 3 (October 15-21)<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="color: black;">{stats from 2 week old visit}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>Grayson:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">6 pounds 5.5 ounces {4% percentile}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">19.5 inches long {10% percentile} (I think
I messed this up. I held his head while they stretched him out and didn’t hold
it up against that metal thing)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">13.5 inches head circumference {7%
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>Greer:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">6 pounds 9 ounces {5% percentile}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">18.75 inches long {2% percentile}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">13.75 inches head circumference {12%
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>WE DID IT!!!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">We got the boys to their birth
weights and then some! Whew! We were so excited and happy our boys were moving
right along.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">{first sink bath, surprisingly we both loved it}</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">{first game days at home}</span></div>
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<u><span style="color: black;">Week 4 (October 22-28)<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="color: black;">{weight from Urgent Care visit}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>Grayson : 8 pounds 0.5 ounces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Greer: 8 pounds 5 ounces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">This was the week I visited the ER for my bladder and kidney infection. It
was a long, long week still trying to be a Mom and heal myself. In the midst of
all my healing, the boys got a severe “diaper rash” (to me it looks like just
raw skin) but the doctor’s office said since they were under a month they
wanted to see them. The day I called they didn’t have any open times but after
5pm, our doctors office turns into an urgent care and the doctors take turns
taking the evening shift (one of the reasons we chose this practice). So we
went in and saw the doc there that night. She didn’t think it was anything but
a little rash but put them on two creams to prevent any infection. We go back
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<span style="color: black;">Over the past 4 weeks we’ve had lots of family and friends in and out to see
the boys. The amount of love and support we have received has been wonderful.
We are so happy for those who were able to make it to see the boys in their
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Yay for my favorite time of the year!!!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">The day we left the hospital, Amanda (my nurse that I became close with) wasn't working. But she picked up an afternoon shift and came and spent the morning with Adam, the boys and I and helped us get everything ready to leave. Have I mentioned how sweet she is? And they all are for that matter.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Any who, after the boys were cleared for discharge and I was cleared, we got our things together and were wheeled out. At the time of our discharge, the lobby was getting retiled, so we were wheeled through the cafeteria, during lunch time. This should have been my first hint the rest of the day would be full of a comedy of errors.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: black;">We got outside and Amanda said " Boys, this is your first breath of real air." I teared up. ha! This was only my fourth breath of fresh air in five weeks. We got the boys in their car seats, I hugged Amanda and another tech goodbye and got in the car. As soon as we pulled out of the parking lot, I started to cry, really cry. I hadn't been out in the real world in five weeks or in my own car. Everything looked different. I suddenly found myself wanting to go back. Back to my little room, where our little family was born and existed for the past four days and the last few weeks of my pregnancy was spent. Strange, I know, but its what I had come to know.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">When we got home Adam and I went inside to see Campbell before we bombarded her with the babies. She immediately ran to Adam. What the hell?! I hadn't seen her in five weeks, and she ran to Adam. Then after a few seconds she ran my direction and loved on me for a bit. Then, we took her into the garage and brought the boys out of the car for her to sniff. We had sent their first hospital hats home with my sister for her to smell and get used to (if you are pregnant and have a dog(s), when you deliver save that first hat to send home. The first hat has the babies scent and the yours on it) She was very curious with the boys. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">That evening, I was still hot, I kept saying, is anyone else hot in here? No one was. Then around 8pm, everyone started to feel what I was feeling, hot! Sure as shit, our AC was out. I wanted to cry but didn't. We called our AC company, it was too late for them to come out. I looked at Adam and said "I will pay thousands of dollars right now for one of those emergency places to come out and fix it." So we had one come out. The fellow who came to fix it went to take a look at it. He came back in with this sad look on his face. He knew what was wrong but he couldn't get the part until 8 a.m. He looked down at the twins and said "I am so sorry." </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">My sweet sister who had one more night with the babies had to say good-bye. She made coming home so easy and beautiful. I was so sad to not get to spend this one last night with her. She ended up at my brothers that night, but stayed back to shut down our house for us. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">And at 7:30 a.m. the next morning we got up, put the clothes we had on from the day before, got in the car and drove back. We got back with just enough time to drop off the dog and head to the pediatrician's office. We looked like white trash. I was still in the clothes I left the hospital in. The boys were in only onsies and socks and we looked like we hadn't slept in weeks. But this doctors visit turned out to be exactly what we needed. We asked our pediatrician all sorts of questions to make sure we were doing everything right. She was so encouraging and supportive and we left there feeling like we were making it:)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">The rest of our first week was spent downstairs, as I wasn't allowed to use stairs for two weeks (I gave in after 7 days on the couch, my back couldn't handle it) We set up a little apartment downstairs and made our dining room table Baby Central. our next six days were spent snuggling the littles, learning our way through everything, sleepless nights, Adam bringing Campbell to the changing table more than twice, and both of us waking up between each feed thinking the other one fell asleep with a baby. It will be a week we never forget. We did it together, learned together, and built more and more respect for one another. </span><br />
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<br />The Nest The Laws Builthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859093805445864800noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195169800416422303.post-45253068755346189372013-10-23T14:00:00.000-04:002013-10-23T14:00:05.241-04:00Our first few hours<div align="center">
<span style="color: black;">Our first few hours together were filled with both of us saying over and over again "can you believe they were just in your/my belly?" "I can't believe they are here" "We are so lucky"</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">These two boys were miracle babies. We learned after talking to doctors days after their delivery, that most of them were very concerned and not overly confident that these boys would make it as long as they did or even make it at all. We were shocked. All of our doctors put on a great front and never showed this fear in front of us. We heard over and over again from our OB's and High Risk doctor how proud they were of us and the littles, we had all defied the odds. And for that we are grateful.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I didn't realize that my first night I wouldn't be able to do anything. That Adam would have change every diaper and get up with every noise. And that he did. He was my hero and an amazing first time Daddy to G&G. I was in awe of him.</span> </div>
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<span style="color: black;">12:00am - My nurse, Tracey, came in and took my bag of fluids out (but kept my IV line in, because, as I am just finding out, I lost more blood than I should have during surgery and they are waiting to get my tests back to make sure my platelet counts are up) </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">4:00am - Back again to remove my catheter and make me walk for the first time. I have never been in so much pain in my life as that walk across my room. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">this was the start to our sleepless nights :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The morning of October 1st, I woke up extremely calm. (I know, I was shocked myself) One of my favorite nurses was working and I was her patient that day (by request, of course). She changed out my IV, wheeled a stretcher in front of my room and we were off. I think I had gotten so used to taking things day by day minute by minute, that I couldn't even think 5 minutes ahead of myself. So I contribute that to my calmness (and don't worry that's all about to change)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">I, again, had been prepped by my nurses and doctors on exactly what to expect. So I felt extremely comfortable going into Pre-Op. Two of my OB's were to be in on my surgery, one for the babies and one to watch my previa. Dr. Perkins was to be the main surgeon and my beloved Dr. Young was to assist her. I had seen Dr. Young the most through my pregnancy. He always took the conservative approach with me and made me feel safe.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">In pre-op, my vitals were taken, the babies were monitored, and I had to take all sorts of stuff to "settle" my body (some grape sour patch flavored drink, minus the sugar, yuck, to settle my stomach and the contents that remained in if any)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Then the anesthesiologist came in to see me with his nurse. THey were both super sweet and explained to me exactly what was going to happen with my spinal block. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">*side note- up until the day before my surgery I thought I was just getting an epidural. But I was informed I would be getting a spinal block that would make my body numb and unable to move from my chest down. My anesthesiologist told me a spinal block felt about 10% of what my IV felt like. THANK GOD! I hated getting my IV's in and if this thing were to only be 10% of that pain, I could handle it. His nurse then informed me she was solely in charge of me and my comfort. She would sit behind my head the whole surgery and give me anything I needed. That also made me feel at ease. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The next thing I knew, another nurse was whisking Adam away to get scrubbed in and I was getting wheeled to the OR. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. My anxiety completely swept over me. From the ride in the OR hallway to entering the room. It wasn't anything like I was expecting. I'm not exactly sure what I was imagining, but this hallway and room were cold and white and all I could think was "are my babies really going to be born in this room?" </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I decided at that moment to just close my eyes. My nurse sat me up on the edge of OR table and my anesthesiologist started small talk with me (what are the babies names going to be? were they spontaneous or IVF? where Adam and I worked? how we met?) Then he stuck me in the back, as a clenched onto a pillow and nurses hand. I really wanted Adam and was terrified without him there. After the doc was done things moved really quickly. they spun me around, threw a curtain up and I immediately started shaking and couldn't breathe. I was given oxygen and my nurse that was in charge of my comfort kept telling me "as soon as the boys are out, I am going to give you what is equivalent to 2 glasses of wine in your IV to make you stop shaking and take the edge off." ummm... can I have that now please?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I heard Dr. Perkins and Dr. Young come in. Dr. Young came around the curtain and said " Good Morning? How are we? Ready to have these babies?" and in that moment I felt safe. A familiar face I knew had my best interest at heart. Someone that had put so much time into my pregnancy, was now there for the final outcome. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Then my sweet Adam came in, all scrubbed in. I looked at him and said "We are never doing this again." At that moment I knew why God gave me two at the same time.* Everyone says this will change and I'll forget all about it, but just wait until I get to the recovery portion of my story and then let's see how everyone feels! </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The doctors immediately started my surgery once Adam was seated. The next five minutes felt like a lifetime. I kept saying " Dr. Young, are they okay? Am I okay? Am I bleeding out? (if I haven't mentioned it yet, this was my biggest fear, as I knew with twins and my previa there was a greater chance of this happening and that there was a blood transfusion team waiting in the wings for me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">In about 5 minutes, we heard the doctors say, here comes Baby A! And then we heard screams. Beautiful screams that we were hoping to hear to let us know their lungs were great and the steroids had worked. I heard Adam say "Baby, he looks just like you" and then they peeked him around curtain for me to see and then he was off to be assessed. Then one minute later I heard Dr. Young say, "Dad get your camera ready." and I thought there was no way Adam was going to look over that curtain... but sure as shit, he did. He stood right up, brave as ever and started snapping away. And I am so glad he did. He have wonderful pictures that the two of us will treasure forever. (I have made him swear we will be the only ones to see them, however) And then a second set of screams.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">My nurse leaned down to me and said " here comes those two glasses of wine, momma." Then, I heard, "5 pounds, 15 ounces and 6 pounds 2 ounces, and great lungs, NO NICU!!!!" I was so happy. Elated. I couldn't breathe I was so happy. The boys were then brought over to us and we held them for the first time. This moment I felt so alive. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Adam was then whisked off again to recovery with the boys and I would meet them there shortly. They finished stitching me up and then wheeled me to recovery. From the time Adam left, the rest of the day was blurry. Those two glasses of wine must have done the trick. I do remember parts of the rest of the day. Here is what I do remember:</span><br />
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The Nest The Laws Builthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859093805445864800noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195169800416422303.post-4081774208207896882013-10-21T09:00:00.000-04:002013-10-21T11:02:45.418-04:00My last 2 weeks in the Hospital <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;">As I sit here watching my two littles sleep, I am immediately drawn to how thankful I am for all my amazing doctors, nurses and my husband who got me through my last few weeks of pregnancy. It was full of all kinds of emotions and fears. It took a lot of talks and discussions from all three sources to get me calm for my surgery and bringing my two miracles into the world. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I sat in that hospital room thinking of everything. Mostly anything bad that could happen. And then I would make a doctor, a nurse or my husband tell me how unlikely these situations were. But my mind went "there" about 10 times a day. My doctors all said it was totally normal. I was in a small room for far too long and the only thing I had to do there was think. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">My last 2 weeks in the hospital I spent getting all the information I could on what my C-section was going to be like, what recovery was like, how to take care of my babies, how to breastfeed, anything and everything, I tried to absorb. My nurses were simply amazing at educating me on anything and everything. I know I've said it before in past posts from the hospital but my nurses were wonderful. There are still times now when I wish I could go back to my little room and pick their brains and see their faces. Their faces brought a sense of calm to me. As a matter of fact, some of them have become my friends and check in on me weekly. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">(I'm actually wearing this same outfit right now as I type this. Only my maternity cami has turned into a nursing tank)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">My mom and sister came into town Thursday September 26. They stayed at my house with the dog so Adam could come stay with me in the hospital the nights leading up to my surgery on Tuesday the 1st. They also sterilized bottles, washed baby clothes, made food, did my laundry and got my house baby ready. They were a huge help! </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Three nights before surgery I started getting REALLY anxious, like body shaking nervous. My nurses and doctors wanted me to take Xanex or Ambien to calm down and sleep, but I would take it. I know that a few days before delivery wouldn't harm the boys, but I still didn't want to take them. I hadn't taken ANYTHING medicine wise my whole pregnancy, and I wasn't about to give up now. (not that taking anything is bad, I just didn't want to. After losing my first pregnancy, I didn't want to do anything that <em>may</em> harm them)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The night before my surgery I felt like I had all my questions answered, still terrified, but a lot more calm than the previous nights. My nurse, Amanda (one of my faves and new friends) came in to put my IV in before her shift was up. She would be back in the morning to be with me my day of surgery. I needed her, and she was there before and the day of. My night nurse, Cindy (another fave), came in and out throughout the night switching out my IV's. I was not allowed to eat or drink after midnight, so the IV kept me hydrated. ( and would eventually make me swell for the first time in my pregnancy)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Our sweet little boys arrived on October 1st 2013.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Grayson Gregory - 5 lbs. 15 oz. 19 inches - Born at 10:02 a.m.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Greer Jamieson - 6 lbs. 2 oz. 19 inches - Born at 10:03 a.m.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Both were heavy enough and had a set of lungs on them to avoid the NICU!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Sorry this post is late, I plan on setting up post each day next week to fill you all in on our first few weeks together.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">We are so grateful for all the IG comments, e-mails and love from everyone!</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">How far along: </span></strong><span style="color: black;">33 weeks, 6 days</span><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p><br />
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gain/loss:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> last post said they hadn’t
weighed me since I’d been here. Apparently they did the first day I was here,
but I was too much of a train wreck to remember. Whoops. When I checked in they
had me at 164, this week they weighed me and I was 161. Lost 3 pounds, didn’t even
know that was possible. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black;">Sleep:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> not
good, at all. The boys are getting so big that they are fighting for space. I
spend a few nights a week sleeping sitting up. Otherwise whichever side I am
laying on, pisses off that baby and they let me have it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: black;">Best moment this week: </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Hubby getting to stay they whole
weekend with me (even nights) Thank God for my brother staying at my house with
Campbell. He’s been such a huge help!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span><o:p><span style="color: black;">We also got to tour the NICU since we had so many "what if" questions. It's an amazing unit here. I feel much better if my boys have to go there. I also got to meet with a neonatologist this morning, who went through a lot with me. He gave me scenarios if the boys were to come tomorrow, or 35 weeks or 36 weeks. He was extremely helpful. He also told me about the circus that will be in my operating room during my C-section. The boys alone each have their own team, consisting of a Neonatologist, a nurse practioner and 2-3 nurses.... PER BABY! Place that on top of my two surgeons, anesthesiologist, and how ever many nurses I get. That's at least 15 people... hopefully less room for error. </span></o:p><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><b><span style="color: black;"><u3:p></u3:p>Movement: </span></b><span style="color: black;">Lots of movement. My nurses laugh at them all the time,
especially during monitoring because they are wiggle worms.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><b><span style="color: black;">Gender:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> MY BOYS!</span><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><b><u5:p></u5:p><span style="color: black;"><u3:p></u3:p>Symptoms:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Braxton Hicks, really uncomfortable, anxiety, and stress.</span><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><strong><span style="color: black;">Miss anything:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> My house, dog, bed and time with hubby.</span><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u3:p></u3:p><strong><u4:p></u4:p><span style="color: black;">Looking forward
to: </span></strong><span style="color: black;">October. Every time a nurse
changes the date on my white board, it’s a day closer to seeing my boys!<u1:p></u1:p>
And I get to go home!!!!</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u3:p></u3:p><span style="color: black;"><u1:p> </u1:p>We
had a sono on Thursday. My cervix was t a 2.6 which is better but went down to
a 2.4/2.5 with pressure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The boys
look awesome though. They are both growing, have great heart rates and their
fluid levels are both great! Excited to see what they weigh in less than 2
weeks, on their measurement sono.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Momma had a
rough week. I was super anxious all week. I kept/keep having these thoughts
that something is going to happen to me. I hear so much about previa patients
bleeding out or hemorrhaging, which scares the shit out of me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I talked to
one of my OB’s that came in the day after a really bad night. He started
talking about putting me on something to ease the anxiety. I told him I got off
my anxiety medicine a year before I got pregnant and worked really hard to get
off of it, and that the last thing I wanted to do was get back on something.
Then I told him I just needed to hear that what I was feeling was normal and he
said “absolutely, with as much as you have on your plate” He then went into his
wife having to be on hospital bed rest for 10 weeks and that he understands the
only thing to do in this room is think, and that can be hard as you can start thinking
of anything.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The next morning
my fave female OB came in and mentioned she saw I was having a little anxiety
and I went through the whole thing with her. She was maternal about the whole
thing and gave me the extra love I needed, and told me it was completely normal
and that I was in extremely good hands and had next to nothing to worry about.
(as she rubbed my legs and my belly) she’s the sweetest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Tonight (Monday)
had a pain behind my knee and got extremely flush and hot. My night nurse,
sweet Ms. Rita, assessed me and then called my on call OB. They sent me down
for an ultrasound on my leg but everything came back normal, no blood clots.
Needless to say, I’ll be sleeping better tonight. { Blood clots are a huge
concern with multiples pregnancies and bed rest, you go from walking round a
good bit to hardly walking at all, with about 10+ pounds of human in your
belly} <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: black;">Sorry this
post is so late. I was enjoying the weekend with my hubby being here that I
completely forgot!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;">xo,</span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">How silly is he? He came in with
this big grin on his face last weekend and my camera in hand and told me did a
photo shoot for me. This is what was on the camera. He keeps me on my toes for
sure. It did make my day.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: black;">How far along: </span></strong><span style="color: black;">32 weeks, 4 days</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><b><u3:p></u3:p><span style="color: black;">Weight gain/loss:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> this I’m not sure on. They haven’t weighted me since
my first day here. But I bet I’m heavier than usual as I’ve had lots of treats
sent my way and the hospital chocolate chip cookies are to die for. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p><br />
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<u2:p></u2:p><b><u3:p></u3:p><span style="color: black;">Maternity clothes:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Wearing lots of yoga pants and sweaters here in the
hospital </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><b><span style="color: black;">Sleep:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> not good, at all. I don’t sleep well in strange
places anyway, and going from a King size bed to a hospital twin has been quite
an adjustment. I maybe get 5 hours of sleep a night. </span><o:p></o:p><br />
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<u2:p></u2:p><b><u3:p></u3:p><span style="color: black;">Best moment this week:
</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">the out pouring
of love we have received from everyone with our stay here. Family, friends and
even the nurses here have all made this a little bit easier.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black;">Food cravings:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Still loving fruit, lemonade, the hospital cookies (and
their grilled cheese)</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><strong><span style="color: black;">Food aversions:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> none.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<u2:p></u2:p><b><span style="color: black;">Movement: </span></b><span style="color: black;">Lots of movement. </span><o:p></o:p><br />
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<b><span style="color: black;">Gender:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> MY
BOYS!</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<u2:p></u2:p><b><u4:p></u4:p><span style="color: black;">Symptoms:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Braxton Hicks, really uncomfortable, trouble breathing
sometimes, anxiety, and stress.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">Miss anything:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> My house, dog, bed and time with hubby.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><strong><u3:p></u3:p><span style="color: black;">Looking forward
to: </span></strong><span style="color: black;">October. Every time a nurse
changes the date on my white board, it’s a day closer to seeing my boys!</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<u1:p><span style="color: black;"> </span></u1:p><span style="color: black;"> <strong><u>Baby/Momma
Update:<u2:p></u2:p></u></strong></span><o:p></o:p></div>
<u1:p></u1:p>
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<u4:p></u4:p><strong><u3:p></u3:p><span style="color: black;"> <u>Baby update</u></span></strong><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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<u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: black;">We had a
sono on Thursday. All was still the same. Cervix was still at a 2.3, which left
me feeling a little defeated. I had heard so many stories of people going into
hospital bed rest, their condition improving and them getting to go home. I didn’t
have my hopes up (well maybe just a little) but when I got back to my room I had
a major breakdown. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The boys
still looked awesome, Greer flipped, again, to being a head down so now they
are snuggled up next to each other. We won’t get weights on them again, until 3
weeks, which I guess will be right before they make their appearance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Momma update<u3:p></u3:p><u2:p></u2:p><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I came into this whole deal kicking and screaming. My husband and nurses
made the transition as pleasant as it could be. It was wonderful having Adam
here Friday-Monday while I adjusted and got settled in. Monday night was hard
knowing he wouldn’t be here in the morning. But he has come every lunch and
every dinner, after work to sit with me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I’ve had visitors in and out, almost daily, and while I love seeing
everyone and it takes up part of my day, my nurses and I quickly realized its
physically hard on me as it takes a little bit of time to recover afterwards
(soreness from sitting, and breathing is super tough). I ended up losing my
voice and getting bad headaches. So we’ve discussed limiting time on visitors
and doing them a certain time of the day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Monday night when Adam left I had a talk with myself to be as positive as
possible about my situation since there was nothing I could do about it.
Tuesday and Wednesday I was great, in a good mood and did things to keep me
busy. (thank goodness I can still work from the hospital and that my co-workers
are giving me things to do. I’m not sure what I would do without that) Thursday
and Friday were rough again, emotionally. So I am excited the weekend is here
and that Adam will be here the majority of the day and I can rest while still
having him here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Bed rest sounds glamorous to a lot of people. I’ve had loads of people
telling me to “enjoy it” and how they would love to be told to be in bed for 4
weeks. But it’s everything far from that, especially when you don’t feel good
and just want to be in your own bed with your own stuff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I will however say, my anxiety about the boys has gone way down. Anytime I
feel something funny or have a question, I have a nurse at the push of a button
to help me and answer my questions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">My nurses have been nothing short of amazing. They’ve calmed me,
reassured me and just chatted with me about the boys all to make me feel better
and know what I am doing here is the best thing for all three of us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Here is how my day typically goes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Mornings around here are the busiest. Between 6am and 11 am here is what
takes place:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">5:30-6 I get woken up to have vitals done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">7am – my new nurse comes in <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Somewhere between 7am-8am every 3 days I have blood drawn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Somewhere between 8-9:30 : One of my OB’s stops by to see how I am,
everyday (sometimes this is really early, think 5:45am, if that doc has a
surgery here)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Every 2 days : someone from my Peri’s office stops by<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">After I eat breakfast, we do a NST (Non Stress Test) to track the littles
heartbeats and my contractions for 25 minutes. I love being able to hear them
for that long (and if they get hiccups, it’s a plus)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Then by the time I know it, its noon and Adam is on his way to see me for
lunch. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Then my nurse checks in on me a few times, I get Vitals read around 2pm
again. Adam comes back after work (works out well since he can let traffic die
down) My new night nurse appears at 7pm, I usually order dinner, Adam waits
until it arrives and tests it for me,</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> and then he goes back home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">After dinner my nurse comes back in and listens to the boys heart beats,
gives me my vitamin and then leaves me alone unless I call. I get vitals done
again around 9pm and then I shower and try to sleep. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Wash, rinse, repeat the next day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thank you all for your sweet e-mails, comments and thoughts! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Enjoy your weekend!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;">-b<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">The night
before we arrived at the hospital was extremely rough on me. I couldn’t stop
sobbing. My brain immediately went to all the “lasts” the last night in my
house without babies, the last night in my bed with Adam without babies, my
last day/night with Campbell being the one and only in the house and always
getting my full attention. I thought I had more time. I wanted more time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">I cried
all the way home from the doctors office, cried in the Chick-fil-a line, cried
when I got home and saw Campbell, packed my bags, cried. {see a pattern?}</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">My sisters sweet in laws made us a cooler full of food and were bringing it down on
their way to the beach. This could not have come at a better time. As a wife, I
worried what Adam would do for dinners, and lunches, since he has to come home
at lunch and walk Campbell every day. These freezer meals, complete with
instructions are perfect for him {don’t think I won’t make him sneak me some
into the hospital }<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">I didn’t
sleep a single minute the night before my arrival. Not one. I had a few break
downs, sobbing breakdowns, and A woke up for every single one to console me. He
told me he’ll be with me the whole time and we’ll just make this our new “thing.”
I am so glad a married an optimist. He is probably one of the most positive
people I know and I need every ounce of it in my life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">We were
being admitted at 8am, so we got up, got ready, I kissed Campbell about a
hundred times {while sobbing} and we were off. We arrived at St Joe’s and
learned we were being put in one of the newly renovated rooms, {as of last week
in fact} I was thrilled. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">When we came for our hospital tour we went to the
antepartum/high risk floor and it was the last on that would be renovated, so
it was still small and old. I was dreading spending 4+ weeks there. But the
second the admitting gal said 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> floor, I think my eyes lit up for
the first time in 24 hours. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">We got
to the room and it was, brand spankin’ new and bigger than I thought it was
going to be. Hard wood floors, mini fridge, personal ac unit, big couch/pull
out for Adam and a closet. All of this made me feel a little better knowing I
can have my healthy snacks in the fridge and my things put away instead of
lying around. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">{husband
bragging ahead}<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">Walking
into the room was a little like walking into your dorm room for the first time.
You’re not sure how it will become “yours.” Packed bags sitting on chairs and
you wonder where you should start. My nurse came in immediately and started my
vitals and monitoring me and the boys. We did an NST, blood work and lots of
questions and paperwork. At the tail end of questioning I looked over at Adam
and he had unpacked all my bags and put everything away completely organized.
{for those of you who know him organization isn’t something new} I looked at
him with small tears in my eyes and mouthed “thank you.” I swear I fell in love
with him all over again in that second. You always know your husband will step
up to the plate for you, but until you see it done before your eyes, you can’t
fully grasp it. I am one lucky girl. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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went back to the house midway through the day to take out Campbell and came
back with all my favorite snacks and drinks for my mini fridge, a framed
wedding picture and small lamp for the room. Again, breath taken away. Below
area few pictures of all of this….<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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afternoon my nurse, Louise, came in and gave me first steroid shot for the boys
lungs. I will have one more 24 hours after the first one. Until 36 weeks babies
don’t start producing a fluid to help their lungs become fully functional. This
steroid, has them start that process now. Which will be great, at 36 weeks for
them or if they decide to come early. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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had an IV line placed in my hand. It’s not attached to anything but its there
in case of an emergency. That way they can immediately hook me up to fluids or
blood. However, there are 3 tubes coming out of it and mounds of tape keeping
it secure to my hand. I hate things on my skin all day, so its seriously
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">I’m
hoping to ask the nurses when they take it out, if I can jump in the shower
really quick and wash my hair. Because let me tell you what a task that was
when they nurse have to cuff your hand and you can’t get it wet… picture below….
Right?! can you imagine? So I will do my best convincing when the time comes.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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around for the remainder of the afternoon, watched TV and chatted. Adam set up his little area in the room:) cute/silly boy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Adam went
home around 8pm to be with Campbell. I cried when he left but did my best
through the night and only got anxious and sad once. It was late…11:15, I knew
Adam was sleeping and wanted him to stay that way. So, I text the two people I knew
might be awake, my sister {and brother-in-law} to see if they were awake. I got
a call two seconds later form my sister. This call lasted an hour and 25
minutes, might be a new record for us. We talked about everything, while
getting a little entertainment from Tyler in the background. :)</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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for an hour and half. Woke up with serious heart burn and indigestion, {never
felt it like this before}so I turned on a movie at 4am and watched hoping it
would put me back to sleep, it didn’t. My nurse and tech came in at five ‘til
6am and took my vitals and checked on me. Tracey, my night nurse, ran and got
me Mylanta for the heart burn, and said I should have called the second I got
it. I didn’t want to do that. I feel bad paging them for something so silly.
But I am going to start taking it before I go to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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stats from yesterday and this morning:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">Friday at
9:20p – BP 121/65 – still in a good range, but high for me. Can totally tell I’m
stressed and anxious.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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6am- BP 110/65<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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8:25am – 117/56<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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9:05am – Dr. Young stopped in to check in on me<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">{these
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">That’s
it for now. I’m dressed and ready for Game day Saturday. Ohio State shirt and
yoga pants! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>How far along: </strong>31 weeks, 3 days<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;">Weight gain/loss:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> +24 lbs. to 160 <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;">Maternity clothes:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> This is the same as last week… I’ve spent the
majority of the week in my maternity sweat shorts and tanks. Trying to be as
comfortable as possible.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Sleep:</b> good
and bad, except for last night <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;">Best moment this week:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> At out Peri appointment on Thursday, we learned the boys
are both over 4 pounds!!!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Food cravings:</b> Still loving fruit, lemonade, peanut butter/ honey/banana
sammies, and milk.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Food aversions:</strong> none.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Movement: </b>Lots
of movement. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Gender:</b> MY
BOYS!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><u3:p></u3:p><span style="color: black;">Symptoms:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Braxton Hicks, really uncomfortable, congested, and a few
headaches. My Peri put me back on Sudafed to clear my sinuses and ears, which
he thinks will help the headaches.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Miss anything:</strong> My house and dog <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;">Looking forward to: </span></strong><span style="color: black;">The end of September {see below}<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> <strong><u>Baby/Momma
Update:<u1:p></u1:p></u></strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u3:p></u3:p><strong><u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;"> <u>Baby update</u></span></strong><o:p></o:p></div>
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<u3:p></u3:p><u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;"> I
had a OB appointment on Tuesday and both babies heart rates were great!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Then we had
a Peri appointment on Thursday and learned the boys are still sharing great and
are each over 4 pounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>Grayson:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">HR: 138</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">4 pounds 2 ounces</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">51st percentile<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>Greer:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">HR: 151<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">4 pounds 3 ounces</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">57th percentile.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">They are
doing so well, which makes my heart swell and know that the below is all for
them and for their protection....</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Momma update<u2:p></u2:p><u1:p></u1:p></u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: black;">This has been a rough week for
this Momma, real rough. Tuesday I went in for my weekly OB appointment and we
went through the usual run down, and when we got to symptoms, I had a few
extras: swollen/sore hands, and a headache that had lasted 3 days. My OB told
me to go home and take Tylenol, not just to make me feel better but to test my
body. If the headaches went away with Tylenol, then they were benign, caused by
something every day. If they did not go away, it could be the start of
preeclampsia. I freaked out. Even though my blood pressure was 116/68 there is
a type of preeclampsia that presents itself with other symptoms other than
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Kalter and I was an anxious mess. He was going to tell us exactly what the plan
was for the littles and what date they would take them. I was hot, dizzy,
sweaty, and nauseas. A half way there, panic attack. They did all the boys
measurements and fluids, all looked great. Then it was time to measure my
cervix, and Dr. Kalter said, “remember we want it above a 2.5.” The cursor on
the screen started to measure and my heart dropped when it stopped at a 2.3. A
big decision now had to be made. My previa was now 3cm away, which was great.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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about what his decision was going to be for the future of the remainder of this
pregnancy. He came back in after a few minutes, and told me he could probably
keep me at home, but something keeps telling him that the hospital is best.
Tears welled up in my eyes. And then he said and I am pushing surgery back 2
weeks, to the 36<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> week. I looked at him and the only thing I could
say was “so I’ll be in the hospital for a whole month?” and he just nodded. He
said with identical twins he would feel better with me and the babies being monitored
at all times due to my cervix, previa and my latest symptoms. {he thinks the
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the next morning, after my request for one more night in my bed with hubbs and
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<span style="color: black;">This weekend was spent nesting and doing lots of baby stuff. First we decided to go through all the boys clothes {since, yes, I received another shipment of clothes. Its all I can do on rest} and do inventory. We might end up needing a few things here and there, but that will all depend on when they come and their size. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">every time I see these two car seats together, I get so giddy! Actually everything in twos gets me giddy. We put together our pack and play this week too and it just melts my heart to think of them both sleeping in this.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Then our Solly Baby Wraps arrived and we practiced putting these on. I've researched and researched wraps and through all of my mommas advice, we went with these, and they are amazing. The owner has two great tutorials online and from what I'm told she answers all questions you send in via e-mail.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Then we did a lot of laying around as I haven't felt very good, pain and sinus wise. Hubbs did wash both of our cars and while he did that, I decorated the mantel for football season since it starts NEXT WEEKEND! We are a divided house school wise, but our teams never play each other, so we pull for each other's teams too. Which makes for happier Saturdays:)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>How far along: </strong>30 weeks, 5 days<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Weight gain/loss:</b> +22 lbs. to 158 <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Best moment this week:</b> We had another fetal fibronecten and it came back negative.<u1:p></u1:p> Which tells us my body has a less than 1% chance of going into labor within the next 2 weeks.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Food cravings:</b> I made these delicious rice krispies treats I had a recipe for and hubbs and I could not stop eating them this week. They are SO good. I woke up thinking about them in the middle of the night. Still loving fruit, lemonade, peanut butter/ honey/banana sammies, and milk.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Movement: </b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lots of movement. Its funny, Grayson (Baby A, on the bottom-ish) used to be my mover and kicker. But Greer has now officially taken that role over and is a jumping bean all the time. His little feet also happen to be at the bottom of my rib cage, so that’s always a fun surprise.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Gender:</b> MY BOYS!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;">Symptoms:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Braxton Hicks, really uncomfortable, congested, and a few headaches. (still have refused to take anything, but I’m close to giving in)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Miss anything:</strong> This week, I missed wine. Hubbs was drinking a glass, and I said “can I just smell it?” so I did, and it made me miss it more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also still missing being able to leave the house. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Looking forward to: </strong>We have two appointments this week, Tuesday and Thursday. My OB wanted to start seeing me weekly since we are in pre-term labor zone and my belly is measuring at 36 weeks. My peri appointment on Thursday should be a big one. First, we get to see the boys, how big they are and then my doc is going to make the call if he keeps my surgery in the 34<sup>th</sup> week or if he’s going to push me a little longer. Fingers crossed for the latter. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;"> I had a OB appointment on Tuesday and both babies heart rates were great! That's about the only report I get on them at the OB, more info on the babes next week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></u>At my OB practice, you have to see everyone in the practice in case you go into labor and the doc you regularly see, isn’t on call. I went into this pregnancy only wanting my OB, the one I’ve been seeing for years. But my opinion has quickly changed. I have since fallen in love with three other doctors at the practice. There is always one doc, Dr. Young, that seems to be on call when I have to go to the ER, and I finally got a regular OB appointment with him back in July. I got paired with him again this week and set up my appointment to see him next week. Here is why….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>{back story} last weekend I was talking to hubbs about how I really want to be an optimist in life. I am in some areas, but also guard myself by not being too optimistic as to not seem naïve or be caught off guard. I told him I didn’t think I was a pessimist, just a realist. He looked at me and said, “if you’re talking about your pregnancy, you’re a pessimist, other things, you're not, just this.” WHY I NEVER!!!! But yes, I always think the worst, I believe this is because I don’t know better. Everything makes me nervous because I don’t know what “normal” is…. {and the internet is the devil}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">{flash forward to this week} We see Dr. Young, and he runs another fetal fibronecten, sends us for an ultrasound, and wants to see us weekly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why? “ all of this makes him nervous” HAHA! A doctor to finally agree with me and see this from my “realist” point of view. Finally someone has admitted they are nervous too, and it’s a doctor. Not so pessimistic now, am I hubby?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>After this week (in week 32) we start NST’s { Non Stress Tests}. These will be 30 minutes long, once or twice a week to monitor each babies heart rate and my contractions for that length of time. I asked if this was a normal/ regular thing, and my doctor said no, just for high risk pregnancies. Ha, more tests for the science experiment over here, but its fine, I don’t mind!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />The Nest The Laws Builthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859093805445864800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195169800416422303.post-14828541672303325402013-08-18T13:42:00.003-04:002013-08-18T13:42:48.102-04:0029 weeks <br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>How far along: </strong>29 weeks, 5 days<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Weight gain/loss:</b> +20 lbs. to 156, hit the 20 pound mark (wah
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Maternity clothes:</b> yup!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Sleep:</b> I’ve been congested this week so sleep has been tough
again, plus this little girl and her itchy allergies sent me to the guest room
twice<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Best moment this week:</b> Seeing the boys at our peri appointment on Monday.
They are so funny to watch on the 4D ultrasound.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Food cravings:</b> I’m adding homemade sweet tea to my list of cravings.
I have really missed my iced tea, mainly because I buy the Publix kind (unsweetened)
but it has caffeine in it, so I decided to make my own decaf version and I can
then monitor the sweetness too. I probably make a pitcher every other day! Also
my peanut butter, banana and honey sandwiches are a regular lunch item for me! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Food aversions:</strong> no real aversions, still can't eat normal
portions. Just have to keep eating little a few times a day.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Movement:</b> lots and lots! I love feeling them move. And they are
both still getting hiccups regularly. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Gender:</b> BOYS!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;">Symptoms:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Braxton Hicks, shortened cervix (ugh, I know,
see below), anxiety, headaches, congestion. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Miss anything:</strong> Being able to go out of the house without
feeling like I am going to keel over. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Looking forward to: </strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This week I looked forward to the field trip to Buy
Buy Baby hubbs and I had planned out, to fulfill our registry. I saved up all
my energy this week to be able to feel good for this little outing yesterday
and it happened and all was great! we are ready for these boys! (as much as we
can be!)</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<u2:p></u2:p><span style="color: black;"> The boys are still
sharing great and our peri is no longer concerned with twin to twin
transfusion. Although this can still occur, the chances are slim and he isn’t concerned
about our boys! Heart rates were: Grayson 139 and Greer 148. Next appointment with
the Peri we will get full measurements and know how much they are weighing.
(these are my favorite appointments) Grayson used to be my little wiggle/kicking worm, but Greer has definitely taken over that role. Grayson now barely moves and Greer flips and kicks all the time. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Momma had a defeating week to say the
least. Everything was great with the boys but my cervix dropped below a 3
(where doctors want it to be or higher) and measured at a 2.8. As soon as I saw
the measurement pop up, I said “ What?!, 2.8?” My doctor told me with how my
body has been (holding up great) he’s fine with it being higher than a 2.5, but
if it dips below that I am looking at bed rest. I felt so defeated. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I was almost in tears, when my doctor
looked at me and said, “ just keep monitoring yourself, I know it’s a lot of
pressure on you to notice every little thing and know what is abnormal, but
you’re the only one that can tell us.” Him saying this, almost took relief off
my shoulders. Finally, someone saying out loud to me that they know how much pressure
I have been under. I love my Peri, he is amazing. He never makes me feel like anything I
feel is silly or my worries are unwarranted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>This coming up week (Tuesday) we are
off to the OB. They like my cervix above a 3 so they might put me on bed rest
to be safe. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Peri is going to have
them do another fetal fibronectin test to make sure I am in the clear for the
next 2 weeks. When I go back to my peri the week after this, he is going to
make the call on if we keep my surgery date the same (in the 34th week) or if we
push me week by week. Fingers crossed the littles can stay in as long as
possible. But if my cervix as shortened anymore, he’ll keep the surgery where it is.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p>Thanks for following along and for
all the sweet comments, texts and e-mails.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">And a special thanks to my twin mom
blog friends for the emotional support this week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">How far along: </span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">28 weeks, 4 days<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Weight gain/loss:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> +18 lbs. to 154 <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Maternity clothes:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> Gap maternity tanks are my new thing, along
with all my dresses still. I can't beat the dresses, they are the best!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sleep:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> Sleep got rough again. With having to
get up a few times during the night to pee, its hard to get back into a
comfortable position each time, which is hard. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Best moment this week:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> The boys have started moving around a lot
more than usual and both get the hiccups on the regular. I love watching my
belly when they get super crazy.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Food cravings:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> fruit, Publix chocolate chip muffins, frozen
Greek Yogurt bars <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><strong>F</strong></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><strong>ood aversions:</strong> no real aversions, still can't eat normal
portions. Just have to keep eating little a few times a day.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Movement:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> lots and lots! I love feeling them
move. I am going to miss this the most about pregnancy. Sometimes its actually
soothing to me.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Gender:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> BOYS!</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Symptoms:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> Braxton Hicks, and a few more meltdowns,
mostly about not being able to get comfortable. It seems no matter what I do
(sitting, standing, laying down, walking) I can't get comfortable, and this
gets frustrating. BUT its all worth it!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Miss anything:</span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> Being able to go out of
the house without feeling like I am going to keel over. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Looking forward to: </span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Hubbs
and I are going to try and attempt a little time at the beach on Sunday. My OB
says the best position for me to be in right now is the "reclining"
position. Both of our beach chairs recline and we have a pretty big umbrella
for shade, so we'll see how it goes. I just need a little time out of the
house. Sunday also marks a year since our miscarriage. I figured the beach
would be a great place to reflect on how lucky we are and how things have
changed in a year. I don't think we ever would have imagined a year ago, that
we would be where we are today. We are so blessed and have learned to trust
God's timing and plans.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Monday we have another Peri appointment! Excited to see the littles and
hear the report on them! We also have a C-section class that night to learn
exactly what to expect the day of our surgery.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><u1:p></u1:p> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I had a OB appointment on Tuesday and both
babies heart rates were great! That's about the only report I get on them at
the OB, more info on the babes next week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> As for me, the OB did another Fetal
Fibronectin (I learned the name this time, thanks Brother). Still waiting for
the results, but hopefully no news is good news and it will come back negative
and let me know my body has no plans of going into labor in the next 2 weeks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">My belly measured at 34 weeks, so I am still
6 weeks ahead according to my body:)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I also asked about this burning/stinging pain
right at the top of my belly on the right side. I've had this since my belly
has started growing, but it got really bad this week (actually waking me up in
the middle of the night) so I asked about it. My OB pressed on to make sure it
wasn't painful to the touch (it wasn't). But she did say it could be my
gall bladder, since that's where it gets shoved during pregnancy. So we just
need to keep an eye on it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Have a great weekend!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">How far along: </span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">27 weeks, 5 days</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><u1:p></u1:p>Weight gain/loss:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> +16 lbs. to 152 (no weight gain this
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Maternity clothes:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Lovin' my maxi dresses in this FLA heat!</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sleep:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Sleep was a little better this week. I'm starting to get
uncomfortable in general, so sometimes this carries into bed time and I have a
hard time getting to sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: black;">Best moment this week:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> We had a peri {high risk} appointment this week and all is
still looking good! This week was a measurement week so we got to see how big
the boys are {details below} We got our favorite tech this week and she turned
on the live 4D camera so we could watch the boys. Greer was being extremely
camera shy and facing my back so we couldn't see his face. But Grayson hammed
it up for us and smiled nice and big for the camera.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Movement:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> lots and lots! I love feeling them move. I
think feeling an arm or foot or elbow move across my belly is way cooler
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Symptoms:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Braxton Hicks, still getting the pinching when I sit down indian
style, an back pain. Friday night we went to dinner with two of our friends, I
think we were only there 2 hours, and the last hour I was struggling. I don't
even remember the last 20 minutes of dinner or walking out. We had to sit in
the parking lot for a bit after so I could calm down and relax my body. I've
never been in such pain or been that dizzy/anxious. We've figured out an hour
is my limit. {we also went to Babies R Us to fulfill one of our registries on
Saturday and after we got in the car I was done, again, back to the hour time
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Miss anything: </span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">(people keep asking me
about this so I figured I'd include it) I miss being able to go to a store or
out to dinner without feeling like I'm going die. And I miss popping my back.
Ya know, the really good one when you twist from side to side and every
vertebrae cracks? yea, those.</span></div>
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These appointments aren't the fun ones, just belly measurements and heart beats
on the littles via Doppler { my sweet friend Leah actually loaned me hers at
the start of my pregnancy, so I do these at home anyway} But it's nice to go to
the OB and chat about symptoms and know that everything I am feeling is normal</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">We had another measurement week this week (every 4 weeks) and Twin
to Twin measurement (every other week). Both boys look great! They are sharing
and measuring perfectly. When they measure their heads, bellies, kidneys,
hearts and bladders, that determines their weight and if they are sharing or
not. For Mo-Di twins, they want their measurements to be within 20% or lower of
each other... ours are within 3% of each other... perfect:) Twin to Twin
chances lower at 28 weeks (which is Tuesday for me!) and if they happen to get
TTT after that the surgery to fix it is much less invasive. So excited and
proud we made it here!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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beautifully. My cervix was at 4.4 and the vasa previa is no longer covering its
(still 1cm away). Our doctor says he's just going to keep monitoring it, and
when we get to 34, see how my body looks then and try and push me week by week.
But talks we had about putting me on hospital bed rest at the beginning of my
pregnancy aren't a thought anymore (for now). Thank GOD!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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myself for not having a lot of these during my pregnancy, but I might have made
up for it this week:)(and maybe last week) But I am so excited to meet these
boys and keep them in my belly as long as possible!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A - I'm not sure what I would do without you. You make my every day easier, my meltdowns manageable and my anxiety minimal. Thank you for being the partner I've always dreamed of. I love you more than you will ever know.</div>
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G&G - you are growing and sharing so well. I'm hoping my body (your house) holds up until 37 weeks so you can have a bit more time to cook. You have no idea how spoiled you already are. We can't wait for you to get here and grow our family. we love you.</div>
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Body - thank you for doing what you aren't designed to do. I am so grateful you are holding up like you are and growing our two boys perfectly. I am forever thankful and will continue to take good care of you. promise.</div>
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online shopping - since you're the only thing recreational I can do, you're officially out of control. At least G&G give me an excuse. </div>
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every day routine - I also miss you. being able to jet off and run errands or run around and do things around the house never sounded so good. I know I'll laugh at this one day, but I can't wait to get back to you and start feeling normal again.</div>
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twin mom friends- thank you for your support over the past 6+ months. I am so blessed to be a part of this twin mom world. You women are amazing!</div>
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clothes:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> yes! and my pre-pregnancy shirts are starting to be too short:(</span></span></div>
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moment this week:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
I had an OB appointment on Tuesday with Dr. Young. He is very detailed and instead of just measuring my belly and listening to the heart beats on the Doppler, with twins he likes to see them on an ultra sound. So he sent me to see my favorite tech, Monique, to get these!!! Heart rates were great and he also had my cervix measured as the only thing that changed from my baseline (explanation below) was that I was getting a severe pinching feeling right above my pelvis, that caused me to keel over in pain and had me in tears once. Measurement came back at a 5!!! </span></span><br />
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fruit</span></span></div>
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still meat and big portions</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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and lots, Grayson got the hiccups twice this week, once on Saturday and again this morning (sunday) and Adam got to feel. {he still doesn't believe me that babies get hiccups in the belly}</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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BOYS!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Braxton Hicks, severe pinching feeling once a day, cramping and lower back pain.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;"><strong>Baby/Momma Update: </strong>To explain my "baseline" ... Right now my baseline is about 3-4 Braxton hicks daily. This is what is "normal" for my body without shortening my cervix. So if anything changes, more Braxton Hicks, cramping, pinching, etc. happen, I have to notify my OB. They then check my measurement and see if that new feeling is effecting my length. If not, that gets added to my baseline and is considered "okay" for time being. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">On Thursday night, I had severe cramping that carried into Friday morning, so I made the decision to notify my doctors office. They brought me in around 10am on Friday morning. Checked babies heart beats on the Doppler and then did a swab test (I am completely drawing a blank as to what this test is called) that is a marker for labor. So, they swab, and if the marker comes back positive, that means there is a chance your body will go into labor in the next 2 weeks, if its negative, you wont. For me, if it was positive, Dr. Bray told me she would order steroids for the boys Saturday and Sunday and admit me to monitor me for contractions and control them if they came. (this scared the crap out of me) Thankfully at 4pm, they called with negative test results. But did say, they are going to start this with me every 2 weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">again, sorry for the delay, I have received texts and e-mails about waiting on an update. We've been busy, busy, busy around here on the weekends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">xo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">-b</span></div>
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