Look How They've Changed

We had our second ultra sound today. It still amazes me what a difference 6 weeks can make with the looks of a growing baby. Everything checked out good. They are measuring 12 weeks 3 days, which is right on target and they are the same size. They are quite the movers! Amazing to see two little ones side by side in my belly. Hopefully next time we'll find out the sex. Between now and then I look forward to feeling those first movements!

Twins Update

Some have asked how were making it. I thought I would wait till next week when we have our next ultra sound, but I can give an update at this point and hopefully just share a good picture with you next week.

I went to the doctor a week ago. So far so good. Our doctor didn't think we would hear heart beats, but thankfully we heard one on the right side and he moved pretty far to the left and we heard another one. He said he didn't think he was chasing one around since he moved so far over, but you never know. Our ultra sound next Tuesday should confirm what he heard.

My appointments should be fairly normal until early fall, with the exception of more ultra sounds to monitor the growth of the babies and make sure they are the same size. After that (unless something unexpected happens sooner) there will be more frequent visits to the doctors office and stress test and potentially even more ultra sounds and checking my progress. The doctor said our goal is to make it to Thanksgiving. He did tell me to be prepared for bed rest at 28 weeks. He had to tell us the best and worse case scenarios. Although I think it could be worse and definitely could be better. I think 28 weeks is a good average for bed rest with twins.

I'm 11 weeks now, and last week I was already measuring 14 weeks. I'm not 14 weeks, just have the belly of a 14 week pregnancy.

The big milestone with twins is 16 weeks. At 10 weeks your chance of miscarriage goes from 1 and 3 to 1 and 10. At 16 weeks you go to 1 and 100. Still a month away, but I'm feeling ok. Ok meaning not 100% but doing better than a few weeks ago. I guess not feeling too bad at 11 weeks is quite a blessing.

Hope to show you a sweet little picture of our babies next Tuesday.

Jack's First Haircut

We finally broke down Friday and took Jack to get his first haircut.

He did such a good job, acted like a real big boy.

He sat on the booster seat and let Mr. Teddy cut and trim.

He was a little unsure of the trimmer, but took it like a champ!

He looks like a big boy now too.

(before)

(during)

(after)

not the best shot, but he was over the whole

experience and getting his picture taken!

E-Mealz Update

Several of you have asked for and E-mealz update. I picked a bad month to start. Unfortunately, about the time I signed up I also found out I was pregnant with the twins. Like a lot of pregnancies the past month has been full of feeling sick most days and not wanting to think about eating food, let alone cook it. I'm hoping in the next few weeks this will past and I'll feel like my old self again. Till then I don't have any good update for you. I've noticed where several of you have signed up for a plan. How is it working out for you guys?

Big Brother

Sometimes being around food makes Mommy feel sick. So this morning she handed me my yogurt and told me to eat it all by myself. I already love being a big brother!

Surprise, Surprise!

Wyatt Baby #2 and Wyatt Baby #3

coming December 16, 2008

A Big Thanks and A Helpful Website

It has been fun to see who all is out there reading our blog. It gives me some accountability to keep it updated regularly. We've got some new pictures and I'll get them up early next week.

In the mean time I wanted to share with you a website I've recently discovered. My sister-in-law introduced me to it and after testing it for months she says it has changed her life. If you're like me you don't do a great job planning out menus for your families dinner meals. I have the desire, and I can come up with a menu, but it takes a lot of time to make sure you have all the ingredients, make a grocery list, and have a variety in your meals (that's the hardest part for me). You need to check out the link on the rightof this page to E-Mealz.com. This site is run by two pastors wives who are committed to families sitting down for dinner at least 5 nights a week. You do have to subscribe, its 15 dollars for 3 months (about 1.25 a week) and you can cancel your subscription anytime. You choose a meal plan that fits your family and a grocery store you prefer to shop at and each week you sign in, click on your subscription and print off a menu with cooking instructions and a grocery list for the store of your choice. They even estimate the cost for your families meals for the week (not including staples). It's only for dinner, your on your own for breakfast and lunch, but those tend to be the easy meals! My 8 year old nephew chose an e-mealz dinner over Chick-Fil-A family night for his school a few weeks ago. That said a lot about the meals to me! I've just started and FT will be away all next week, but the week after that we'll give it a try and I'll let you know what I think. Be sure to read the "How Does It Work" and "FAQ" section of the website, they are very helpful. If you do this already let us know what you think. I hope this is helpful and hopefully you will save a little money along the way... we can all use that right?