Just needed to post these here so I could link them to another page!
Thursday, February 08, 2007
More nursery shots and Going home outfits
Just needed to post these here so I could link them to another page!
Friday, February 02, 2007
February 28th or bust!
There is an end in site - what a relief!
Today's appt with Doctor Kriner was fantastic. He found the babies with the ultrasound. Alex is in position, with his head packed pretty far down in my pelvis. Ava is what they call 'oblique'. She is kind of diagonal across the top of my belly, with her face right on Alex's butt. hmm, interesting.
We are still looking at a c-section, although the doctor would like to see if Ava will move at all in the next few weeks. He said we can schedule a section anytime between 36 and 37 weeks. We are shooting for 37 weeks, which is Feb 28th.
Perhaps you don't know the story with Feb 28th... I'll explain. Bobby and I were married on May 28th, Robert was born on March 28th, Bobby's birthday is October 28th and my birthday is Feb 8th (2-8). I'm hopeful that we'll hang on until then, although Dr. Kriner said that if I can hang on for the next 5 days (34 weeks), anything after that is icing on the cake. Apparently 34 weeks is a huge milestone in twin pregnancies. I'm just about there and have no doubt I'll still be here for awhile after that.
My bloodpressure was a bit high, which was a slight concern, but since this is the first time it was ever high, the concern was minimal. I am showing no signs of swelling, headaches, blurred vision or anything that is cause for alarm. I had it done again at my non-stress test and it was lower, so thats all good.
Doctor also said that my glucose test was very low... which was a shock! In fact, he said that in most twin pregnancies it is usually higher causing an increased risk for gestational diabetes. He said I must be doing something right. I promised him that I have been drinking just as many milkshakes and eating just as much ice cream as always. Still, ironically, I lost 3 lbs. this week. I have been hungrier than ever... especially at 3am! I feel like I eat so much... I guess the babies are hungry... because as you can see from the pic below, "it all goes to my tummy!"
So the end is in sight... It still boggles my mind sometimes that I am going to have 2 babies - at the same time! I am so lucky... WE are so lucky. Now, I really can't wait!
Today's appt with Doctor Kriner was fantastic. He found the babies with the ultrasound. Alex is in position, with his head packed pretty far down in my pelvis. Ava is what they call 'oblique'. She is kind of diagonal across the top of my belly, with her face right on Alex's butt. hmm, interesting.
We are still looking at a c-section, although the doctor would like to see if Ava will move at all in the next few weeks. He said we can schedule a section anytime between 36 and 37 weeks. We are shooting for 37 weeks, which is Feb 28th.
Perhaps you don't know the story with Feb 28th... I'll explain. Bobby and I were married on May 28th, Robert was born on March 28th, Bobby's birthday is October 28th and my birthday is Feb 8th (2-8). I'm hopeful that we'll hang on until then, although Dr. Kriner said that if I can hang on for the next 5 days (34 weeks), anything after that is icing on the cake. Apparently 34 weeks is a huge milestone in twin pregnancies. I'm just about there and have no doubt I'll still be here for awhile after that.
My bloodpressure was a bit high, which was a slight concern, but since this is the first time it was ever high, the concern was minimal. I am showing no signs of swelling, headaches, blurred vision or anything that is cause for alarm. I had it done again at my non-stress test and it was lower, so thats all good.
Doctor also said that my glucose test was very low... which was a shock! In fact, he said that in most twin pregnancies it is usually higher causing an increased risk for gestational diabetes. He said I must be doing something right. I promised him that I have been drinking just as many milkshakes and eating just as much ice cream as always. Still, ironically, I lost 3 lbs. this week. I have been hungrier than ever... especially at 3am! I feel like I eat so much... I guess the babies are hungry... because as you can see from the pic below, "it all goes to my tummy!"
So the end is in sight... It still boggles my mind sometimes that I am going to have 2 babies - at the same time! I am so lucky... WE are so lucky. Now, I really can't wait!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
I know... it's scary!
This is my 33 week belly! 9 lbs of baby inside... and growing! Hope I didn't gross you out!Monday, January 29, 2007
The nursery is complete!
Well, minus the valences on the windows... I still have to get a curtain rod. Bobby worked so hard on the molding, and my mom did the painting! I am really happy with how it came out! Check out the fruits of their hard work!!
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Thursday, January 25, 2007
BIG Babies!
I had my 32 week appt at the perinatal center in the hospital on Wednesday. The babies continue to look great! Baby A (boy) is breech, and it this point there is not much hope that he'll turn. That means its almost inevitable that we'll be having a c-section. The doctor said its just too crowded in there for them to make a big move like that.
As I suspected, Baby B is measuring bigger than her brother. (Call it a mommy hunch, I guess). She is weighing 4 lbs 5 oz! She is laying with her head just under my heart and her little knees tucked nicely under my rib cage on my right side. I feel her move sooo much, and I see her little knees and elbows poke through alot. I love it! She had the hiccups during her scan, and I saw her belly jumping up and down. She has big chubby cheeks, too.
Baby B is butt down. His head is just below his sister's feet. I feel monements from him, but they are different from hers. He is down lower and that is probably why. He is weighing abour 3 lbs 14 oz - just a tad smaller than his sister.
The doc said the amniotic fluid levels are a tad high - just on the border of the high side, but nothing to be concerned about. and actually common with twins, I'll continue to have my fluids checked every week starting in 2 weeks.
I'll start seeing my OB every week now - starting today.
The nursery is painted (thanks Mom!) and we'll continue to work on it this weekend - we need to put up the molding and border.
This week was better for me...not so depressing! I had some company, and I was able to get out a couple of times. Thanks for your continued support everyone... we're in the home stretch and it's only a matter of weeks until they are here! Can't wait!
As I suspected, Baby B is measuring bigger than her brother. (Call it a mommy hunch, I guess). She is weighing 4 lbs 5 oz! She is laying with her head just under my heart and her little knees tucked nicely under my rib cage on my right side. I feel her move sooo much, and I see her little knees and elbows poke through alot. I love it! She had the hiccups during her scan, and I saw her belly jumping up and down. She has big chubby cheeks, too.
Baby B is butt down. His head is just below his sister's feet. I feel monements from him, but they are different from hers. He is down lower and that is probably why. He is weighing abour 3 lbs 14 oz - just a tad smaller than his sister.
The doc said the amniotic fluid levels are a tad high - just on the border of the high side, but nothing to be concerned about. and actually common with twins, I'll continue to have my fluids checked every week starting in 2 weeks.
I'll start seeing my OB every week now - starting today.
The nursery is painted (thanks Mom!) and we'll continue to work on it this weekend - we need to put up the molding and border.
This week was better for me...not so depressing! I had some company, and I was able to get out a couple of times. Thanks for your continued support everyone... we're in the home stretch and it's only a matter of weeks until they are here! Can't wait!
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Somebody help me, please!
This week has been rough. I really think I am spiraling into depression. I am so lonely, and so bored. Every day is the same as the day before. Here is what this week has been like:
7am-8am - Robert wakes up, about a half hour later we head downstairs and have breakfast. Usually Sesame Street is on.
9am-11:30am - Robert plays.... sometimes I play with him. Lately, I can't get off the sofa so I surf on the internet or try to watch some grown up TV - if he lets me. Some days I try to do some light housework. When it was warmer out, we'd get out. We don't do that anymore.
12ish - Lunchtime, Robert has been eating the same thing everyday for the past few weeks. Half of a pb&j, fruit and milk. It's all he seems to like these days.
The mail is delivered sometime around lunchtime. This is when I venture out of the house, down the driveway to the mailbox. I look forward to this outing. (how sad is that?)
12:30-1ish - Robert naps. Most days Mommy naps too. If not, I can be found in my bed anyway, curled up with my pregnancy pillow watching the Game Show Network or Cosby show and Family Ties reruns.
3:30 - Robert wakes up. We head downstairs again. He plays or does some sort of art work... he likes to paint, color and scribble. His Thomas the Tank Engine Dvd is on repeat in his playroom most afternoons. He has a snack, and I retreat to my couch again. I try to catch Oprah or the 4 o'clock news.
5:00 - I start dinner. I also start watching the clock closely (actually, this starts somewhere in the 4 o'clock hour) because Bobby will be home from work soon! THANK GOD!
6pm - We hear the garage door open. Robert runs to the door screaming DADA and I am thanking god that there is about to be another adult in the house. Over dinner, I fill Bobby in on the monotony of my day. I tell him how I feel like a bad mom... like I ignored Robert most of the day... that I am tired (despite not doing anything all day!) and I can't wait to go to sleep.
7pm - we relax together until it's time for Robert's bedtime routine.
By 9pm I am in bed (again) in an attempt to get comfortable. There are only 2 positions for me to sleep - on my left side and on my right side. After about an hour on either side, my hips start to hurt and I need to readjust myself. Usually I have to get up to pee by this time anyway. By the time morning comes, I have slept about 5 good hours.
I need a hobby! But at the same time, NOW is not the time for me to be venturing into a hobby.
I don't go out... I can't fit behind the wheel of the car comfortably, not to mention getting Robert in and out of the car - it's a huge ordeal.
If I do go out (usually by myself on the weekends) I get strange looks from people... as if I am too big to be in public. (I can't say that I blame them) Those brave enough actually ask "So, when are you due?" Then I have to explain that its twins and my real due date is March 21st, but I'll go early.... blah blah. Too much conversation for a stranger if you ask me.
I'm not comfy sitting, standing or laying down. I am not supposed to be lifting Robert, but I have to.
My belly is numb... straight across my belly button line. I'm still not sure why, but it's both numb AND it hurts. Try to figure that one out.
I am ready to go. But I still have 6 weeks left. OMG, somebody help me, PLEASE!
Next week I start having weekly appts with the OB and non-stress tests at the hospital 2x/week. At least I'll have something to do!
7am-8am - Robert wakes up, about a half hour later we head downstairs and have breakfast. Usually Sesame Street is on.
9am-11:30am - Robert plays.... sometimes I play with him. Lately, I can't get off the sofa so I surf on the internet or try to watch some grown up TV - if he lets me. Some days I try to do some light housework. When it was warmer out, we'd get out. We don't do that anymore.
12ish - Lunchtime, Robert has been eating the same thing everyday for the past few weeks. Half of a pb&j, fruit and milk. It's all he seems to like these days.
The mail is delivered sometime around lunchtime. This is when I venture out of the house, down the driveway to the mailbox. I look forward to this outing. (how sad is that?)
12:30-1ish - Robert naps. Most days Mommy naps too. If not, I can be found in my bed anyway, curled up with my pregnancy pillow watching the Game Show Network or Cosby show and Family Ties reruns.
3:30 - Robert wakes up. We head downstairs again. He plays or does some sort of art work... he likes to paint, color and scribble. His Thomas the Tank Engine Dvd is on repeat in his playroom most afternoons. He has a snack, and I retreat to my couch again. I try to catch Oprah or the 4 o'clock news.
5:00 - I start dinner. I also start watching the clock closely (actually, this starts somewhere in the 4 o'clock hour) because Bobby will be home from work soon! THANK GOD!
6pm - We hear the garage door open. Robert runs to the door screaming DADA and I am thanking god that there is about to be another adult in the house. Over dinner, I fill Bobby in on the monotony of my day. I tell him how I feel like a bad mom... like I ignored Robert most of the day... that I am tired (despite not doing anything all day!) and I can't wait to go to sleep.
7pm - we relax together until it's time for Robert's bedtime routine.
By 9pm I am in bed (again) in an attempt to get comfortable. There are only 2 positions for me to sleep - on my left side and on my right side. After about an hour on either side, my hips start to hurt and I need to readjust myself. Usually I have to get up to pee by this time anyway. By the time morning comes, I have slept about 5 good hours.
I need a hobby! But at the same time, NOW is not the time for me to be venturing into a hobby.
I don't go out... I can't fit behind the wheel of the car comfortably, not to mention getting Robert in and out of the car - it's a huge ordeal.
If I do go out (usually by myself on the weekends) I get strange looks from people... as if I am too big to be in public. (I can't say that I blame them) Those brave enough actually ask "So, when are you due?" Then I have to explain that its twins and my real due date is March 21st, but I'll go early.... blah blah. Too much conversation for a stranger if you ask me.
I'm not comfy sitting, standing or laying down. I am not supposed to be lifting Robert, but I have to.
My belly is numb... straight across my belly button line. I'm still not sure why, but it's both numb AND it hurts. Try to figure that one out.
I am ready to go. But I still have 6 weeks left. OMG, somebody help me, PLEASE!
Next week I start having weekly appts with the OB and non-stress tests at the hospital 2x/week. At least I'll have something to do!
Sunday, January 14, 2007
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.
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.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
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! :)
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.
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.
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
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
touchdown!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Bye Bye Binky
I wanted Robert to give up his binky by the time he was 18 months old. I was really scared and nervous about it since he suddenly seemed so attached to it. I was beginning to realize that it was an 'out of sight, out of mind' situation. He was only getting it to take naps and go to bed at night anyway, and usually I would try to remove it from his crib before he woke up so it just wasn't 'there' for him. Occasionally, he would see it on the counter or on his dresser and he would cry for it. I never gave in, and always redirected him so he would forget about it.
One night last week, I just decided not to give it to him at bed time. I wanted to see how he would react. I was surprised and relieved to know that he was FINE! So, the binky has disappeared, and Robert is becoming more mature each and every day!
Next big step... the potty. But I'm afriad that's gonna be awhile!
One night last week, I just decided not to give it to him at bed time. I wanted to see how he would react. I was surprised and relieved to know that he was FINE! So, the binky has disappeared, and Robert is becoming more mature each and every day!
Next big step... the potty. But I'm afriad that's gonna be awhile!
Monday, October 16, 2006
We went pumpkin picking last week. Robert had a blast! He is so excited for Halloween. He is going to be a PSU football player. Whenever he hears us say touchdown, he throws his arms up in the air and cheers! Stay tuned for Halloween pics!ps the BIG ultrasound is November 1st. We will be finding out the sexes of the two Tiny Trifs. So far, I had dreams it was a boy/girl and girl/girl - in that order.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Robert is 18 months old!
Last Thursday, Robert turned 18 months - officially 1 and a half! I regret not making a sign like in months past, but I did manage to snap a few pics, nonetheless....
Monday, September 18, 2006
"The Twins..."
Remember when I posted about NOT calling the babies "The Twins?" Well, we have had some suggestions about what to call them. But I think my favorite is one that I came up with myself. So far everyone seems to like it -
The Triflettes
Let us know what you think!
The Triflettes
Let us know what you think!
Saturday, September 16, 2006
A Done Deal!
The closing went extremely well.... only took about an hour. We now own 2230 Evening Sun Road! (AND 415 Hickory Drive - oh joy!) Our walk through was extremely easy. We didn't find anything except a few things that needed to be touched up with paint. That was to be expected. The painter will come on Monday to take care of that. Today is moving day! Robert spent the night with Grandmom and she will bring him to the new house tonight. I can't wait to show him his new room and his new playroom!
Ready for my favorite part of yesterday... NOT the King Crab Legs I celebrated with at dinner, and NOT the 5 complete minutes I spent envisioning how my clothes will hang in my new walk in closet... my favorite part was when we got down to the final numbers at the closing... (Bobby and I did ALOT of number crunching before we considered building/purchasing a new home. We needed to make sure that we weren't biting off more than we can chew and that it was an investment we really could afford. We came up with different scenarios- i.e. if the mortgage is X dollars and the the taxes are Y dollars, and we sell our current home for Z dollars, this is how much our mortgage will be. We came up with an ideal number. It was higher than I had liked but certainly not unreasonable - A very comfortable number. The ACTUAL number would remain a mystery until the closing, when everything was in print.) We expected our monthly payments to be higher than our estimation. It was. But only by $4.01! I was so happy about that! AH, its the little things...
Time for me to go... there are so many little things that need to get thrown into boxes before the crew gets here to start the move! Lucky me, I get to go sit at the new house and wait for the refrigerator to be delivered!
Public Service announcement: if ANYONE reading this is ever considering building in the Lehigh Valley, we STRONGLY reccommend TUSKES HOMES. They were honest, thorough, fair and FAST! We are so impressed with the quality and construction of our new house. Hope you can make it by for a visit! :)
Ready for my favorite part of yesterday... NOT the King Crab Legs I celebrated with at dinner, and NOT the 5 complete minutes I spent envisioning how my clothes will hang in my new walk in closet... my favorite part was when we got down to the final numbers at the closing... (Bobby and I did ALOT of number crunching before we considered building/purchasing a new home. We needed to make sure that we weren't biting off more than we can chew and that it was an investment we really could afford. We came up with different scenarios- i.e. if the mortgage is X dollars and the the taxes are Y dollars, and we sell our current home for Z dollars, this is how much our mortgage will be. We came up with an ideal number. It was higher than I had liked but certainly not unreasonable - A very comfortable number. The ACTUAL number would remain a mystery until the closing, when everything was in print.) We expected our monthly payments to be higher than our estimation. It was. But only by $4.01! I was so happy about that! AH, its the little things...
Time for me to go... there are so many little things that need to get thrown into boxes before the crew gets here to start the move! Lucky me, I get to go sit at the new house and wait for the refrigerator to be delivered!
Public Service announcement: if ANYONE reading this is ever considering building in the Lehigh Valley, we STRONGLY reccommend TUSKES HOMES. They were honest, thorough, fair and FAST! We are so impressed with the quality and construction of our new house. Hope you can make it by for a visit! :)
Saturday, September 09, 2006
elaboration on the last post...
So, as you can plainly see, we're having TWINS! (why is it that whenever I type that word, it has to be in all caps???) We are both shocked and delighted. I have always wanted three children. Bobby has always said he wanted 2, but he was warming up to the idea of three. I got my way... again - And there is nothing Bobby can do about it! Life is good!
On to the questions everyone has been asking... "Do twins run on either side of your families?" Well, the answer is yes. I have twin cousins. However, they are identical. Identical twins are NOT genetic. Our twins, it appears are fraternal (two eggs meet two sperm becoming two sacs with two placentas. Identical twins share a sac and a placenta and are formed from just one egg that splits in two) On the Trif side, we just found out that Bobby's great great aunt had fraternal twins. It's unlikely that Bobby's genetics plays any part in the fact that we have twins, since it appears that it was ME who released two eggs when we conceived -this is called hypo-ovulating.
I, on the other hand, have my own theory... As many of you know, this pregnancy was a surprise. I stopped taking the pill in June. I thought maybe we could start trying for another little Trif in the Fall, and I wanted to give my body time to get back into it's natural cycle. Well, we got pregnant 2 weeks after I stopped the pill. My personal theory is that my body was playing 'catch up' and that is why 2 eggs were dropped.
Regardless, we are overwhelmed, surprised, anxious, and excited all at the same time.
We need to pick 4 names, 4 godparents, get another crib, another carseat, a double stroller, and probably a new car. (Ugh, the thoughts of driving a mini-van...) And as for the new house, well we managed to fill up all 4 bedrooms, and we haven't even moved in yet! Thank god the house thing was taken care of of I'd be freaking out even more!
We are almost positive we will be finding out the sexes of the two tiny Trifs. We've been surprised enough this time around! We will find out in November.
And help me out on this one if you will ... Please do NOT call them "The Twins!" We have to think of something better than that!
On to the questions everyone has been asking... "Do twins run on either side of your families?" Well, the answer is yes. I have twin cousins. However, they are identical. Identical twins are NOT genetic. Our twins, it appears are fraternal (two eggs meet two sperm becoming two sacs with two placentas. Identical twins share a sac and a placenta and are formed from just one egg that splits in two) On the Trif side, we just found out that Bobby's great great aunt had fraternal twins. It's unlikely that Bobby's genetics plays any part in the fact that we have twins, since it appears that it was ME who released two eggs when we conceived -this is called hypo-ovulating.
I, on the other hand, have my own theory... As many of you know, this pregnancy was a surprise. I stopped taking the pill in June. I thought maybe we could start trying for another little Trif in the Fall, and I wanted to give my body time to get back into it's natural cycle. Well, we got pregnant 2 weeks after I stopped the pill. My personal theory is that my body was playing 'catch up' and that is why 2 eggs were dropped.
Regardless, we are overwhelmed, surprised, anxious, and excited all at the same time.
We need to pick 4 names, 4 godparents, get another crib, another carseat, a double stroller, and probably a new car. (Ugh, the thoughts of driving a mini-van...) And as for the new house, well we managed to fill up all 4 bedrooms, and we haven't even moved in yet! Thank god the house thing was taken care of of I'd be freaking out even more!
We are almost positive we will be finding out the sexes of the two tiny Trifs. We've been surprised enough this time around! We will find out in November.
And help me out on this one if you will ... Please do NOT call them "The Twins!" We have to think of something better than that!
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Friday, September 01, 2006
Our (my) Kitchen
Minus some cabinet doors and appliances... The kitchen is coming along. Under the cardboard on the floor is hardood, and and island will be installed in the middle.The house is completely painted inside, and flooring has been laid in the bathrooms as well. The banister on the main staircase has been installed and stained to match the hardwood. We're waiting on appliances, carpets, and bathroom
fixtures... and we're just about finished!(master bath-yay!)
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Sided and Stoned
We were at the house today... siding and stone work are complete. Inside is taped and spackled, and ready to be painted this week. The banisters, cabinets, and fixtures will be installed soon, as well. Sidewalk is poured and the walkway (leading from front door to garage) will be poured too. Everything is coming together very quickly... it won't be long before we're in!
interior: view to Family Room, take from kitchen
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Changes are everywhere!
Sorry folks... no new pics of the house. We went by on Sunday. The interior was completely drywalled and the siding on the exterior was completely up. We'll take some pics next time we go by. We are really starting to count down... it's getting so close!
Meanwhile, we haven't had any bites on our current home. We had an open house on Sunday. We are really trying to get it rented through the winter. That will, at least, defer some of expenses. We are not looking forward to having 2 mortgages. ugh.
I have started a new job. Same company, new location. I LOVE it. So much so that I may consider going back to full time through the winter. I am working with an old co-worker (whom I adore) which makes it fun. I will talk to my supervisor about full time opportunities once we get settled in the new house. I'd like to help out financially as much as possible as long as we have 2 mortgages. ugh again.
In other news.... Robert is going to be a BIG BROTHER! We found out in July that Tiny Trif will be arriving in March - actually the same date that Robert was due.... March 21st. I have been feeling okay. I have a day here or there that I feel absolutely awful, but 80% of the time I am feeling good. Everyone says "New House, New Baby"
So, thats all from us this week. I'll post pics of the house as soon as I can. We are scheduled to close on September 15th! yikes!
Meanwhile, we haven't had any bites on our current home. We had an open house on Sunday. We are really trying to get it rented through the winter. That will, at least, defer some of expenses. We are not looking forward to having 2 mortgages. ugh.
I have started a new job. Same company, new location. I LOVE it. So much so that I may consider going back to full time through the winter. I am working with an old co-worker (whom I adore) which makes it fun. I will talk to my supervisor about full time opportunities once we get settled in the new house. I'd like to help out financially as much as possible as long as we have 2 mortgages. ugh again.
In other news.... Robert is going to be a BIG BROTHER! We found out in July that Tiny Trif will be arriving in March - actually the same date that Robert was due.... March 21st. I have been feeling okay. I have a day here or there that I feel absolutely awful, but 80% of the time I am feeling good. Everyone says "New House, New Baby"
So, thats all from us this week. I'll post pics of the house as soon as I can. We are scheduled to close on September 15th! yikes!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Framing Walk-thru
This morning we had our "Framing Walk-thru." We needed to confirm that all electrical outlets and such were properly placed before the drywall goes up. We expect that soon we will be seeing some exterior changes (stone and siding).
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
We've been framed!
Front of house
View of back of house
Side entry garage! Taken from end of driveway. To the right is the family room and above that is the master bdrm.These pics were taken on Friday 7-21. I did a drive by on Monday and was pleased to see the roof being built. Hopefully I will make a trip there again this weekend to see what kind of progress has been made. Enjoy!
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Basement and Wood Drop
This past week, the foundation and basement were poured and our wood has been delivered (in the building world it is referred to as the 'wood drop') It appears that we are next in line for framing. Based on the looks of the other houses going up, framing takes about a week.
here is a link to some more (better) pics that I didn't even know that Bobby took!
I hope it works!
New House
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
some progress... finally!
One of the moms from my class at the daycare lives right up the road from our new development. (in fact she is the one who told us about the development in the first place) She has been asking me for weeks which lot is ours and telling me she was going to go check it out. She was there last week when it was just a hole, and today she told me that she drove by yesterday and the foundation is ready to be poured!
I will probably head down there this weekend to take some pictures.
I have been working a ton this week and have hardly had a chance to sit still. Now, all i want to do is sleep, and I just can't! Insomnia. blah!
I will probably head down there this weekend to take some pictures.
I have been working a ton this week and have hardly had a chance to sit still. Now, all i want to do is sleep, and I just can't! Insomnia. blah!
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