Friday, December 29, 2006

A few Holiday snapshots

Top: Robert on Christmas Eve
Look what Santa brought! A new bike and Tickle Me Elmo! Both were a big hit!

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Looking good...

Today was our 28 week visit at the perinatal unit. The doctor said everything is looking really good. Both babies are weighing 2 lbs 10 oz, and measuring perfectly. They are back to their original presentations - laying one on top of the other, with both of their heads on my right. They still have plenty of time to move and get into a 'head down' position for delivery. The doctor also said I still have lots of room inside for them to grow - yikes! I feel like I am bigger than ever and all stretched out! In the evenings, my back is so sore, and my belly hurts from the skin stretching. Its not fun at all.
Tomorrow, I see my regular OB for a routine visit and then I have to have some bloodwork done (1 hour glucose test, to test for gestational diabetes) and I think they will start seeing me every 2 weeks from now on.

We had a very nice Christmas. We had Chirstmas Eve dinner at our house with Bobby's mom, sister and uncle, and opened a few gifts. Robert was up at about 7:30am, and was so excited to see what Santa brought. He didn't really 'get it' yet this year, but once we got the wrapping paper started on the gifts, he knew there was fun to be had, and oh boy did he get spoiled!
We visited with my parents in the afternoon - the first time in 27 years that I wasn't 'home' on Christmas morning.
Bobby is off this week, and the goal is to make some headway on the nursery. I got some paint samples, and once the paint is up, it will all come together, I'm sure.
New belly shot to come... maybe tomorrow.

Friday, December 08, 2006

More belly shots

Top: LAST week... 24 wks +2 days Bottom: THIS week 25 wks +2 day
I republished last week's pic for comparison. Notice how I wore the same outfit? Thats because black is slimming. (hey, I need all the help I can get!)
Holy cow... I AM a cow! :)

Feeling sad for Robert

Lately, I have had this overwhelming feeling of sadness. Robert is becoming such a big boy, but he is still my baby - my first son, and the love of my life. The sun rises and sets on him. I love him to death and would do anything for him.

Why, then, do I feel guilty by blessing him with siblings? I have been trying to be positive... reminding myself that he is so young that he'll never remember these days of being an only child, and the spolied-ness that comes with it. And that he is going to have a a brother AND a sister, and that 2 years from now they are going to all be best friends (I can't wait for that part). I constantly ask myself, "Is it normal for me to feel this way?"

Maybe I am just sad to be saying good-bye to this current life, and starting a new one. I am so afraid that I will somehow neglect Robert once the twins arrive. And I know I won't, but I'm still afriad I will! It will be hard to balance all three of them. I can't even imagine how I am going to be able to share my love for each one of them individually.

I hope and pray for the day that Robert thanks me for giving him siblings. But for right now, I am just enjoying every special moment of "Robert time" I can get.

Saturday, December 02, 2006

Update

So much is going on...
I have given my notice at work. I was hoping to make it to the end of the year, but my body is telling me otherwise. I will be finished on December 15th, and i am only working 2 days/week for 3 hour shifts until then.I am HUGE - I've gained 30 lbs! But its all (mostly) in my belly, and thats a good thing! This extra weight is a real drag, and it's making it more difficult to handle Robert. Getting out of the house is a real challenge. Getting Robert in and out of the car is becoming harder, so certain errands just can't be done. Bobby has been awesome about helping out. He does errands when I need him to, and sometimes he even takes Robert with him - Bonus for mom! Some nights after Bobby gets home from work, I am able to run out for a bit, but by that time of day my back is so sore and I am so tired that its not even worth it! Kudos to my wonderful husband!

As of Wednesday, the babies were each weighing in at 1.5 lbs. HIS heartbeat was 141 and HERS was 147. Everything looks great. The babies are very active and my cervix is still nice and long. We have been going to the hospital every other week for ultrasounds and cervix checks. The docs in the perinatal unit are sooo great. I feel like I am being taken great care of. We are still looking at a delivery date of Feb 28th-March 2. The docs say they won't let me go past 37 weeks, which is Feb 28th. But that can change at anytime. Right now I am just glad I still have no restrictions (besides the ones I put on myself-lol). I try to rest when Robert naps, and just take it easy in general. Most days I feel as if I have been riding horseback all day. My legs hurt, my back is sore and I am not sleeping well - life is great!

Robert was at the pediatrician a few weeks ago. He would not sit still long enough to be weighed and measured. He was having some insecurity issues, which Dr. Novak assured us was very normal for the 18 month visit. He promised that we will see a change between now and his 2 year visit. We weighed and measured Robert on our own at home. He is weighing just over 30 lbs and is about 34 inches tall. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics his weight is in the 97th percentile and his height is in the 90th. We have a big boy on our hands!Robert is talking more, too. He says hello, hi, bye, football, dada, uh oh, and car among other things. He fully understands everything we say to him, and he is beginning to understand that there are babies inside mommy's belly. He will lift my shirt, and pat my belly and sometimes give it a kiss.It is very important to us that Robert is very much included when it comes to welcoming the twins. I am so worried that he will feel neglected or slighted and want to make sure that he is showered with attention once they arrive.
We're busy getting the nursey ready. We found and purchased two used cribs on craigslist.com that were previously used by twins and we've selected a very neutral pattern and will be painting after the holidays. Pictures will soon follow.The name choices have been narrowed down to Ava and Alex. We are pretty much set on Ava, but if Alex looks more like a Nicholas we may change our minds.

Life as a Trif couldn't be better. We are so blessed, and I am so grateful.

Friday, December 01, 2006

Family portrait 2006
Robert looking handsome, as usual


(left) 23 weeks +1 day
Thanksgiving Day 11.24.06


(top) 24 weeks + 2 days
12.1.06