Crossed the magical 32nd week

Kevin here. Just a quick update, feeling pretty wiped out after a weekend of working on the yard.

We had a double doctor's appointment on Friday. In an amazing feat, we only had to wait about 10 minutes before being called to have the ultra sound. All looked good. Our primary peri was on vacation, and the u/s tech told us the doctor covering was a man of few words, and would only really say anything if there was a problem. She was certainly right, he hardly said anything, so that was great news.

So, from that appointment we took an elevator down two flights to the next appointment, where we met up with Danny. Again, record waiting time, as we hardly had time to start a conversation in the waiting room. That appointment only lasted about 10 minutes. Again, all was well.

Off to lunch we went (Kenny's/Jason's deli, our usual place, my usual mis-remembering of the name of the place). All in all, a great visit.

Oh, and the little ones gained quite a bit of weight, weighing in at 4 lbs and 8 and 9 ounces. Believe it or not, they are actually in the 60th percentile, and that is for singletons. So, pretty amazing, Brooke is certainly growing them well.

30wks!

Not a whole lot new. Just wanted to post a more recent pic. This one was taken at 30wks.3days. Definitely growing!

Coming Soon...

Ellen here to finally write a long overdue post.

We had our appointment last Friday and it is already Thursday of the following week! Time flies when you are in a panic about getting everything ready! The 3D u/s is amazing and I'm so happy Dr. Christmas flipped the switch on the machine to scan in 3D. I have been dying to see a picture of their little faces and he happily obliged.

I can't believe we are entering the home stretch. I find myself getting more and more excited each day - which is somewhat funny because everyone keeps telling me... how hard it is going to be...we will get no sleep...and all I can say is "bring it on"!! I should also say that yes, we will accept any and all offers of assistance.

Kevin set one of the cribs up last night. I was going to describe it as -finally- but in fairness to him, there was an issue with the first crib he attempted to assemble so that threw everything off track since we have been trying to contact the assembly help line. I still have lots of things on my To Do list, but at least, I think all of the big things have been accomplished.

Brooke looks amazing and her body definitely has done well even with a twin pregnancy. We hope she can hold on for a few more weeks but we know it will get tougher the larger her tummy gets!!!

28wks. today!

Another milestone reached! Yea! We had an appt. Friday with the peri and both boys are looking great! I can't believe how much they have grown. Baby A is weighing in at 2lbs. 10oz. and Baby B is 2lbs. 14oz. Hard to believe that not too long ago they were under a pound! Ellen and Kevin have the latest pics so hopefully they will be posting soon, but I just wanted to post a quick note that the appt. went well and "the boys" are growing! I can't wait to meet these little guys! It won't be long now. 9wks. or less. I hope your "To Do" list is getting smaller Kevin! :-)

Getting Closer....

Kevin here... Wow, another ultrasound. I have missed the last two due to work and the fact my company doesn't have all these nice cute little "Monday Holidays" that everyone else seems to have. The babies certainly are getting bigger, I can tell you that.

One of the really cool parts of this visit was the doctor pulled up some line charts that showed where they were in relation to otherss at this point in time. Both of them were exactly in the middle of all the data for each measurement he pulled up, so I think that is good to know they are exactly where they should be (or, as the peri says, the goal is "normal nine-year-olds in fourth grade").

It definitely is a busy time for Ellen and myself right now around the house. The clock is ticking for sorting out the disaster zone otherwise known as our: living room, dining room, stairwell, and upstairs hallway. Due to holidays and business trips (I am heading to Argentina at the end of March), we have limited time to finish decorating and repair items around the house. To make matters more urgent, our "contractors" (also known as my in-laws) are going away on a trip, so won't be able to help us out as much. They have done so much work: painting, decorating (there is a difference), hauling, shopping for supplies, and even building a closet! Not sure how we ever could have handled the tasks without their help -- so a big thank you to them.

Speaking of thanks.... Once again, I just can't thank Brooke enough. She looks great and her attitude is so positive and healthy, it is just great. She always has a smile on her face and no complaints about lugging around the two aliens inside her drawing from her lifeforce. It is just great to see her and know the two little ones are being cared for so well. Thank you.

So, on that note, I am off to bed to store away sleep that I know I won't have in a few months....

almost 25wks now!

Well it's been awhile since I posted so thought I better do a quick post at least. We had an appt. on Tues. of this week with the peri. Things are looking good. They were able to see all of Baby A's heart and everything looks good. Last time they couldn't see it so well so she had a little concern there may be a small hole in the muscle that divides the heart in half, but this time they could see it and everything looks intact. The babies are growing like weeds! Both are weighing in at 1lb.9oz. so they are right on track. We weren't able to see their faces this time so we didn't get any u/s pics to take home. They both were being bashful I guess. On another good note they are both head down right now. Let's pray they stay that way!

Not much else new. I am definitely growing. I feel huge! I am about the same size at 24wks. with these guys as I was when I delivered my middle son at 38wks. It's unbelievable how active they are. I can feel them moving around all the time now. I imagine before too long it will be too cramped in there for much movement, although I am sure they'll find a way. I've attached a belly pic which I took today at 24wks. 5days. The peri said if all is well we will induce around 37 and a half weeks. So a lil less than 13wks to go! Ellen and Kevin you better get ready! :-)

22wks.....Hopefully 16 to go!

Not a whole lot new. Babies are growing and so am I. Been feeling pretty good. Can't complain. Just wanted to post a quick belly shot since it's been awhile. We have a regular OB appt tomorrow. Those are kinda boring compared to the peri where we get to have an u/s every time. Time seems to be flying by now!