This pregnancy is boring!

At least that's what the doctor said. And coming from Dr. McCulloch, the Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM or High-Risk doctor), that sounds pretty great! I walked into the appointment by myself today and the first thing he asked me was where my entourage was. You kids are always the center of attention, but today was just a "normal" no-ultrasound checkup. The next appointment will have all the bells and whistles.
My belly is measuring 36, which means that if I was only carrying one baby, I measured at about 36 weeks (I'm only at 29 right now). But since there are two of you, the measurement doesn't mean too much except that we are all growing. Your heartbeats were fantastic and easy to find with the doppler.
The doctor asked if I felt bigger and the answer is YES.. I feel my belly stretching and I can feel your movements in different places.. like Baby A, your feet are much further down than they have been before. And Baby B, your head seems to bop all over the left side of my belly now. It's so much fun to watch and feel you both move!
Can't wait to see you again in two weeks!

Baby Shower

The baby shower in Chicago was fantastic! It was thrown by Grandma and Aunt Kristi at Feldman Park. The theme tied into the mural on your wall. It was purple and green with colorful plants/flowers on the tables and the main part was an arts and crafts table where everyone could make their own dragonfly, butterfly, bumblebee, or birdhouse. See those things on your walls? Yep, that's what your friends/family made just for you. Aren't they awesome?
So many people were there.. like Aunt Launa, Amy and Sharron Bronswick, Barb Brooks, Olivia, Shelly Estrada, Ryann and Christina, Aunt Barb (Uncle Norm came later), Amy Klaviter, Paula, Jan, Tracy, Randi and Steph, Nancy Lipman, Issy Mertz, Jessica Murati, Susan Newman, Amy Sadler, Pam Stock, Diane and Rhiannon, and of course, Grandma and Papa, Aunt Kristi, Uncle Denis and Cousin Niko, and Uncle Todd. There were other friends and family who you will meet, but they couldn't make it to the celebration. It was so much fun and such a great day. We can't wait to tell you stories and show you pictures!

What a week!

We checked so many things off of our to-do list this week! It's been a little crazy! We met with our lawyer to complete and sign paperwork for our wills, POA for Healthcare and POA for Property. The lawyer will get started on the paperwork for Alyssa to legally adopt the kids.. but we can't really do much until they are born. We had a great doctors appointment, we bought our new car (Chevy Traverse) and spent oh so much fun time at the car dealership.. ugh! We met our to-be pediatrician and this weekend is our shower in Chicago! Even Alyssa is a bit tired! But we are so excited to have all of these things in place. Only a few more big things on the to-do list.. and of course.. meeting these little ones... it's getting so much closer.. day by day.. YEAH!

Ultrasound Images from 8.10.10

4.2 lbs of Babies!

Babies are growing like crazy. Today we had the honor of seeing our little ones. Baby A & B are right on target and mom is doing great. What can we say but it was another Super Tuesday. Baby B continues to stick their tongue out at us while Baby A is working on a right jab. We will get some ultrasound images up soon so keep your eye out for them.

Stretch marks

I know.. I'm weird... but I have to say I'm really excited about my first stretch marks! They are at the bottom of my belly.. so much so that I can only see them with a mirror. Maybe I won't like them when they cover my entire belly, but for right now, it means our little ones are growing and that we are getting closer to joining the mommy's club!

Dearest babies

I have so much pressure in my body, that at times, it's hard to stand up from a sitting position. Sometimes, I can barely roll over without being in pain. I am not complaining about this, I just wanted you to know that I can tell you are growing. Oh, and I can no longer see the stairs past my belly :) Keep up the great work, and should you decide to ease up a little in terms of position to give your old mom a break every now and then, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Love Mom

Update: Ok little ones, you are both off the hook. The doctor said your positioning does not matter and that my pain is just from my own body. My ligaments are so loose that they don't hold bones together very well, and those bones are rubbing against each other... ouch! Nothing to worry about and nothing to do.. just rest and stay off my feet as much as posible.
The good news is your heartbeats are great and Baby B you kicked or punched the nurse when she was trying to check on you... Way to be fiesty!