And Still No BABIES !!!

First let me start by saying... I really think that these two are expressing their stubborness even before they are here.

I do know that the babies are coming soon whether they like it or not. The reason I know this is that I have started to have problems with my balance. I have fallen twice now. The first time was last night and that time I tripped over Michaella's stool by her bed, but I fell into Mike's arms. But this morning I tripped over my own feet and fell to the floor. I fell onto my side which is good, but my belly still bounced off the floor. The worst part was that I couldn't get up myself. I had to call my dad to come over and help me up. Then we took a trip straight to the Hospital they checked the babies and said everything looked good, but if I fell again they would admit me and I would be having a strong talks with my Dr. saying I'm not going to chance falling again and it is time to have the babies born. I can't risk breaking a bone, then I'd be out of commission for WAY to long. So, I'm trying to be careful but it's hard considering I can't see my feet or anything in front of my feet for 14 inches.

So keep checking back in often, because they'll be coming soon. I just hope a little sooner than not.

I'm still having contractions but they are still itty bitty baby ones.
We have an appt. with the Dr. on Friday, so if nothing happens sooner - well lets just hope something does!

Oh My, What A Day

Well we went to the doctors again, although yesterday was a bit different experiance. I had anouther non-stress test an ultrasound with a Neonatoligist and my regular appt. with Dr. L.
First was the NST it went surprizingly well. Both babies were very well behaved, they both held still and continued to keep in the same place for the test so instead of taking 1 1/2 hours it only took about an hour from when we walked into the room until we left.

Then was the ultrasound, it was a little different than our last ultrasounds. We walked in to this large room with about 50-100 different bound books of medical journals and articles and a large TV mounted on the wall and relaxing low lighting. It was nice, we had a ultrasonographer come in and do the exam taking measurements and finding positionings and such. Then the Neonatologist came in and did his own exam. Checking the hearts and lungs.

Abbey weighs 6lbs. 1oz. and her heart and lungs look really really good. She is positioned head down still.
Rusty weighs 5 lbs. 4 oz. exactly 10 oz less than Abbey ( he has weighed 10 oz less every ultrasound we've had since the beginning) His heart and lungs look wonderful as well. He is positioned Breech ( head up) and has Abbey's foot against his head.
Who knows what position he'll be in when I go into labor.

Then off to the Dr.'s. I hadn't gained any weigh - doesn't really matter because last week I gained 5 lbs. in 5 days. Dr. Langland examined me and said that I was dilated to 2 and I forgot to ask about the effacement. He said that if I went into labor this week he wouldn't stop labor, but he wasn't going to induce until 37-38 weeks.

So the time that he would induce me would be on my birthday or Max's first day at preschool !!! What crappy timing is that. It sounds selfish but I really want the babies to have their own birthday. It's goingto be hard enough trying to keep their day special and I really don't want them to get mixed up in the 6 other b-days we have in the first 2 weeks of September. That's why I wanted an Aug. b-day. The worst part of the appointment is Dr. Reiser would sit down ask me how I was doing and actually listen to what I had to say and try to make me feel better. Dr. Landeland just isn't the same, he didn't really listen. Well actually he wasn't listening at all. I know it's better for them to stay in a little longer, but I'd also be happy having them born Aug. 31st. I really was dissapointed in the lack of information and lack of what I'd call bed side mannor he had. Maybe he was just having a bad day, but come on I'm a turtle laying on my back upside down in it's shell. I think I deserve a little I don't know something.

Sorry about that rampage, I'm still frusturated ( like you couldn't tell by now ). Sorry again
I know the babies will come on their own terms and that will be better for them. I'm just not sure how much bigger I can get and continue to be sane.

Next time I post I PROMISE I'll be in a better more cheerful mood, but thanks for "listening".

Thanks to all those who send me little notes of encouragement.
And expecially to Marianne - your right this is the only chance in my life I'll be able to feel like a supermodel. Not like I'll look like one but who cares! ;)

Belly Pictures !!!

We have been getting a ton of requests for bare belly pictures. Yesterday I measured my belly a woppin' 48 inches! Holy Cow, just so everybody knows from the floor to my shoulder also measures 47 inches ! I am almost as big around as I am tall. HEHEHE

That just cracks me up, I never thought I could be that big and the babies STILL aren't here. Hopefully next week though, my goal is to have them here by 08/28/08

Doesn't that have a nice ring to it? Honestly at this point anyday soon sounds good to me. The sooner the better.



About the pictures, please remember that I am only 4' 10" and have no where for the babies to go - please excuse the gross stretch marks. I tried everything I could to make them as minimal as I could.

Here we go....

This one makes me look funny.

or maybe I am just funny looking anyways, that sounds more like it!

I actually think this makes me look small

if that's possible

I look a bit bigger with my shirt down

hmmmmm

All I can say is

YIKES

Well that's my belly, goodness I can only imagine how big I'll be once I deliver - I should be gaining more weight and inches everyday!!!

Oh Please Let These Babies Come Soon !!!!!

am I pathetic or what.

Goals for after the babies are here and life is somewhat regular

1. Take the kids to the Zoo

2. Take the kids to the Park

3. Take the new family on Hikes

( ok more like gentle walks in the higher altitudes )

4. Take the kids to The Living Aquarium

5. Survive the craziness of Todd's ( Mike's younger brother 10/10/08 ) wedding

6. Max's 3rd birthday party - smaller of course

7. Halloween

Max - NOT A CLUE

Michaella - NOT A CLUE

Abbey and Rusty - green hats and a green blanket

2 peas in a pod. or maybe something else

AHHHH the madness what are they ALL going to be?

Any ideas are very welcome

We go to the Dr.'s again on friday and we'll keep everybody updated. Please keep us in your prayers that the babies will come soon and healthy.

Thanks and loves to all

Making Negotiations with the Doctor !!!

Well we went to the Doctors yesterday

I gained 5 pounds in 5 days - HOLY COW !!!!!
I am dilated to 1cm - Means absolutly NOTHING considering this is my
3rd pregnancy and I am pregnant with twins.
I had my NST ( Non - Stress Test ) they monitor the babies heart beats
to make sure they increase with movement and contractions,
as well as monitor the amniotic fluids at LDS Hospital.
They both passed with flying colors, but Rusty is very stubborn
already. It took us for ever to get the monitor on him, then he'd
move, and we had to start all over. Mike ended up holding the
monitor on him the whole time while I was holding my belly so he
couldn't move.

BIG SHOCK !!!!!!!!
THE BABIES ARE BOTH HEAD DOWN !!!!!! We thought that was
pretty much impossible at this point.

Thank goodness they both are vertex ( head down ) that opens so many more doors for us, I may not have to have a c-section. But they can still move at this point. It really explaines the painful movements I've had lately.

We had our NST done at the Maternal- Fetal Medicine office at LDS. You walk into a big rooom with chairs set up as if you were going to be donating blood. They dump about a half of a tube of gooey K-Y like transmitting jelly on your massive belly, do a limited ultrasound ( to find the positions of the babies and the hearts ) strap on the fetal heart monitors. One for each baby and another one to monitor contractions. Then you sit very uncomfortably while they take an ECG (Electrocardiogram ) of the babies hearts. BUT ALAS they have to have both babies monitoring at the same time for a full 20 minutes. Yeah like that's really going to happen. The appointment was scheduled for only 30 minutes we were there a full hour trying to keep both babies still and on the monitor. Imagine this : Little me ( A turtle with the head on backwards) sitting in this huge chair I could barely get into, knees raised to the height of my chest slightly bent Mike holding one monitor, the nurse holding the other and me holding my belly for 20 minutes to keep both babies still yet awake and responsive. Sound fun HUH!!! Actually it was nice to see the heart beats and contractions. During this 1 hour I had 3 real contractions and a few Braxton - Hicks (practice contractions).

The reason for these tests:
To make sure the babies are getting enough oxygen, they aren't stressing when they move and during contractions. Also like I mentioned above to monitor the amniotic fluid ( the fluid that surrounds the babies) if there isn't enough fluid it causes strain in the umbillical cord, which is the only source of nutrients as well as oxygen to the baby. BIG PROBLEM !!!

That sounds like I'm writting a paper for a mid-term medical class. hehehe Sorry.

NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN :
Since the stress test results were good. I will be having those weekly, as well as my regular poke and prod Dr. appointments. The Dr. said he would like me to go until 37 weeks that puts us into September. NOT A CHANCE ! I asked if I could bargain one to one and a half weeks. That would mean an August baby ( hoping the last day being August 28, 2008, I think it has a ring to it.) He said he can't induce at 36 weeks, BUT at 36 weeks I can take things into my own hands, and for those of you who've had babies you know there is really only one way to induce pregnancy. And for those who don't know.... It's the reason I'm pregnant in the first place.
I'll make sure to take some pictures on our next appointment.

VERY CUTE MAX MOMENT
The other day I was having a glass of chocolate milk. Of course Max and Michaella wanted a drink, I didn't want to share but I knew I had to. To be a good example UGH that's the unfortunate part of being a mom. So I said it was Rusty and Abbey's drink and they are sharing, so we need to remember to share with them when they come. They both took a small drink. Max came up to me lifted up my shirt gave my belly a hug and a kiss on each side ( one for each baby) and said " Thank you Ruddy / Babby " and walked away as if it were nothing. Michaella came up to me and tried to do the same. Doesn't that just about make you cry. So sweet, precious, and darn near the cutest thing they've done in a long time.
It's those moments you couldn't pay me enough to change my life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM !!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, today is my Mom's BIG day ! At the beginning of the year once I realized that it was a BIG birthday for her this year, I started thinking about what kind of party we were going to throw for her. I wanted to do a big open house with lots of friends, and people that she hasn't seen in years as well as people she saw yesterday. Then we found out I was pregnant and it wasn't a big deal because the "baby" wouldn't be due until September. So on with the Party plans. YEAH party!!! I thought we'd have a BIG disneyland themed party - that sounds dumb, but I'd do it in a more adult way. And for her big gift we ( the whole ) family would be going to disneyland in December for Christmas celebration and BIG party celebration. Doesn't that sound fun - Oh the biggest part of the deal is at that point my mom had NEVER been to disneyland, so it would be perfect. I called my Dad and Mark (my Bro.) to let them in on my BRILLIANT plan to hear them say I love that Idea but mom is going to Disneyland with some gals from work in April (at this time it was march). WAA BAM that was shot down faster than I ever could imagined. I was SO bumbed it was the perfect idea.

So I thought I'd keep plugin' along on the idea's. Before I knew it, it was April 22nd my mom was in Disneyland having the greatest time of her life and we were sitting in the Ultrasonographer's office waiting to see the Flavor of THE BABY ( thinking there was not a chance in the world there would be more than one ) we come out beyond dumb founded.

If you want to hear the ultrasound story just leave me a comment, I don't
remember if I've written that before.

So knowing that I'd be on bedrest as of July 1 and the babies might not even make it to Aug. 11, the BIG party idea was completely squashed. I'm releaved to know my mom doesn't care about her b-day, she always said it's just another day, but who can HONESTLY say I don't want someone to make a big deal about me and truely see who cares about me and see those whose lives I've touched in one way or another. I know it's embarrassing to have EVERYTHING all about you, but what fun would it be to see and reconnect with those you haven't seen in like 15 years.

So enough about birthday ideas because today is the day and to make it a little bit more special for Birthday cake we had triple berry cheesecake rather than plane old birthday cake.
Or as I said a sophisticated cake for a sophisticated birthday!!!

Baby Update ~
I'm still the barn rather than the cow. We have a non-stress test scheduled for Friday 15th and contuing contractions everynight, but nothing that lasts very long or would require us to go to the hospital. It's got to be somewhat close though, I'm not sure how much more my skin can stretch before exploding like an overblown balloon.


Notice I never said my mom's age, but I'm sure you can make a guess considering it's a MASSIVE DAY in my opinion.

Latest Baby News

PREVIOUS BLOG ADDITION !!!!!!!!!!

Ok so Dan and Kim Black and their son Carter were there as well as Matt and Brooke Nelson and Blake their son were there. And for some reason my computer and camera aren't talking and I can't get those pictures. Sorry Guys

Baby news update~

We went to the Dr.'s yesterday ( Friday ). The Doctor said that the babies are still transverse ( sideways ) I was sure they would check to see if I was dialating and effacing. Nope they didn't they said they don't do that until I am 35 weeks. Funny number huh! Considering that he ( my Dr. ) said he hopes I go until 35 weeks. 35 will be August 17th, when my next appointment is. I have scheduled a non-stress test as well as a regular appointment.

Funny enough as I am writing this i have had a few contractions. I don't think I am beginning the first stage of labor, I am hoping that it was just dinner. We had Cafe Rio tonight - we haven't had that in over at least a year. I have no idea what is to come. The somewhat comforting part is normal gestation for twins is between 33 - 35 weeks. Today I am officially 33 weeks.

The Dr.'s say once I am having contractions consistantly every 7 min. that's my que to go to the hospital, they'll do another ultrasound in the hospital and we'll go from there.

I have had the relization that the babies will wind up in the NICU anywhere from a few minutes to days. I have no idea what to expect on that part. The good thing is that I have a cousin that had a baby in the LDS hospital NICU for 3 months so she knows everybody and knows the reigns, she said if there are any conserns or questions that she'll help us by being the tuff guy that poss. mike and I won't be able to be.

Well that's enough of this novel as Mike put it, but yet again thanks again for "listening" to me pour out my fears and worries.

Only A Month Late !!!

Well on June 28th, we had a party with some of the " old gang " from Bountiful High. It was nice to see everybody again. There were some that hadn't seen each other in over 5 years and others it had only been a few weeks. Here are some pictures from the night.

Dave Carlson and Ryan Bott

Everybody

Dan and Caarter Black, Jordan and Allison MittonRyan Bott, Matt Nelson and misc. kids

The gang that was able to come.

Brian and Shelley White

Mike, Kim, Max and Michaella Wynder and the twins

Jordan and Allison Mitton

Gary and Danea Lilyquist

and for the life of me I can't remember their sons name

I'M SO SORRY !!!!

The others who were there were Matt and Sarah Nelson and their two cute little blonde haired girls, but they snuck out before we were able to get their pictures.

Well there are the pictures, at least the decent ones. Hope you were able to enjoy. We really want to do this again sometime soon. Maybe next summer and we can get more people there.