Almost time!

I have been waiting to find out my fFN results before posting.... well.... the test was negative! Yeah! This means we should get to 35 weeks! Once we get to that point, I may be praying to go into labor. This was a big doctor's appointment. We had another ultrasound. They are estimating that Lauren weighs 5 lbs 4 ozs and that Elizabeth weighs 4 lbs 15 ozs! That means they are almost a pound ahead of schedule. I really think I was made to have fat babies... not that that is a bad thing. Anyway, you couldn't tell much on the ultrasound because they are all smushed together, but they looked healthy and happy. You can tell they both have hair. Especially Elizabeth, she looks like Elvis! It looked like white fuzz sticking out at least an inch from her head. After the ultrasound, I had my actual appointment with Dr. Laden. She said she will not let me go past 38 weeks which would be June 3rd. Even though that is only 5 weeks away, it seems like forever! Then in the next breath, she said that if I went into labor next week, she would not stop it. 5 weeks is a little too long, but next week is too close! She is going out of town for two weeks, so she wanted to do the fFN for her piece of mind and mine. I am so glad it is negative. If this crazy swine flu will stay away from Magnolia, I will be completely done with my drill team commitments for the year in two weeks. It would be so nice to finish up everything at work and then be able to relax and just take care of my girls. I did officially start working half days. It is hard for me to make it for long periods of time sitting or standing, so I am only allowed to work 4-5 hours a day. I still check emails and get things done at home, but it is so nice to work from the couch in my pjs!!

I am posting a picture.... ugh.... I feel like a tank, but everyone has been asking to see a picture. Here goes nothing. This is what 33 weeks with twins looks like!!

Here is a picture of the awesome rainbow after the huge storms on Monday! The pictures really do not give it justice!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Another week....:)

My doctor's appointment went well yesterday. I had a non-stress test which is basically a way to monitor the babies' heartrates and movements. They told me to be prepared to stay a while, but it did not take much time at all. The nurse said the girls were both happy and healthy according to the readings and so it only took about 30 minutes for both girls to be tested. Dr. Laden said everything is still looking great. Another week without having to take the fFN test because of the good report! Next Tuesday, I will have an ultrasound. I can't wait to see the girls and to hear about their estimated size. I have a feeling they are packing on the pounds. It seems like my belly gets bigger every day! Keep up the praying!! Praise God that the girls are staying inside!
This week is the last week of practicing every day after school! Starting next week, I only have to stay after two days a week! Hopefully, I can make it through a few more weeks of working and then take off and have these babies!! Technically they will be full term in a month.
Jason and I promised to pull out the baby pool for Kara this weekend. I will try to get some good pictures and post them next week. I hope everyone has a safe weekend!

Gold Star!!

Just an update on the last week! It has been busy. Easter weekend was a lot of fun for Kara! She got to visit family and hunt for Easter eggs. She also got to use glue for her project at church. This was a bigger deal than the actual final product. After a weekend of eating good food and chocolate, we needed a vacation. No time for that... Monday started another week for us. On Tuesday, I had a doctor's appointment. Dr. Laden said I was going so well that I did not have to take another fFN test! She gave me a gold star for doing so well! I did not have an ultrasound, so I do not have any size updates, but by the size of my belly I can assure you they are growing. I will start going to the doctor every week now. At my appointment next week, they will do a non-stress test (NST). During this test, they will place a belt around my belly and monitor the heart rate,etc. They will actually perform the test twice... one for each baby! Dr. Laden said it is just another way to monitor their progress and make sure everything is okay. Please keep the prayers going! God has blessed us tremendously by letting the girls stay put for this long! I am 31 weeks and full term for twins is 37 weeks. 6 more weeks is really not that far away!!!

Update....

I went to the doctor today. The ultrasound turned out great. Lauren is estimated to weigh 3lbs 2 ozs and Elizabeth weighs approximately 3 lbs. They are measuring a week ahead of me, so that is good news. Their fluid levels, heart rates, and movement are great! The last fFN test was negative, so I should make it until Easter at least! My next appointment is in two weeks. I will have another fFN test, so pray that it is negative as well!! They say 37 weeks is full term for twins, so only 8 weeks to go. Sometimes it seems like I have been pregnant forever, but other times it seems like it has gone by so fast. I am so excited the girls have made it this far. Each day they stay put is such a blessing. Please continue to pray that the girls stay inside for as long as possible. Jason and I are really praying that we can take our little pumkins home with us after they are born. I can't imagine going home without our new little bundles. Have a great week!

Spring Break Fun...

Spring break has been fun, but it was so busy! Monday, I organized the nursery. It is not completely done, but it is getting there. Tuesday, Kara and I cleaned house and then she had her picture taken for the last time by herself. Mom and Dillon went with us so Dillon could have his birthday dinner. He picked Cheesecake Factory-of course!- and we ate too much food!! Wednesday, I went to the doctor. Everything seems to be fine! I had that super cool test, but I called Friday and the lab lost the test. As a result, I have to go back to redo the test. Nice... oh well. It happens. Wednesday night was a big first for Kara. She had her first sleepover with her best friend Carly! We all ate dinner, played outside, and watched Lion King. The girls took their baths, put on their pjs and cuddled up for bed. Kara told us it was okay to go! She is getting to be such a big girl. The next morning, the girls got donuts and Jason picked up Kara. That day, Dad, Bobbie, Mary and Raymond came over to hang out. Raymond grilled so Jason got to watch the Aggies win their basketball game! Friday, Kara and I had our hair trimmed. Kara did a great job. She sat in the chair next to me while I had mine cut and then she jumped up in the big chair and sat down for her turn. They curled her hair with a curling iron. She had ringlets all over her head! It was too cute. Friday afternoon, we all headed to Katy for a little crawfish party. Jason cannot pass up a chance to eat crawfish! Kara played with baby Morgan and Laura and I got to visit. Today, Jason is playing golf with the guys.

Kara in her new booster seat. We have to switch to booster seats so the car seats will fit!

Kara playing dress up and practicing her moves.

Our spring break is pretty much done. :( Oh well... back to work and all of that fun stuff. Only 10 weeks left until Summer! If I can work the next 7 weeks, I will be done with drill team stuff. We shall see! Have a great weekend....

Spring Break is finally here!

We had a busy week, but spring break is finally here! On Thursday, I picked up Kara so she could attend a shower the Fillies threw for me and the girls. I had just enough time to drive to Tomball, pick Kara up, and head back to school before my next class. Of course, when I have everything planned out... something happens! I was loading the car and my elbow must have hit the automatic locks. I never take my keys out of the car at my mom's house, so when I shut the door, I heard the horn honk. You know... the sound the car makes with the doors are all locked and the alarm is activated! It was a mess. At least Kara was not in the car. Thank God! So, I had to take my mom's car and drive to my house to pick up the extra set of keys. Did I mention that it was raining cats and dogs for the first time since IKE!! Oh well, we made it back to school (a few minutes late) and everything went well. Kara had a blast opening presents, eating sweets, and playing with Emma.

This week, we have big plans to rest and relax! Kara and I are going to have our hair trimmed, my dad and the whole crew are going to come for a visit, and I have a doctor's appointment. I will make sure to update Wednesday after my visit. I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Doctor Visit #50067

You are probably wondering about the title... it feels like I have been to the doctor a million times... thus the title!! Anyway, everything went well today. The girls are doing great. They are both currently weighing in at 1 pound 12 ounces, which is about 2 days ahead of schedule. I am measuring 29 weeks (even though I am only 25 weeks) which means I have plenty of room for the girls to grow according to Dr. Laden. It seems to me there is not much room for growth, but I guess they technically have plenty of room. They are both 'vertex' which means they are head down. Dr. Laden said they are smart babies for being head down. Kara was the same way! This means we have a better chance of having a regular birth. I go back in two weeks. At the next appointment, they will test for a protein or something that can predict if you will go into labor in the next two weeks. If it is not there, then we will have some peace of mind for two more weeks. From today, it looks like Lauren and Elizabeth want to stay inside a lot longer. This is such a blessing. I know there are a TON of people praying for the girls! Please continue to pray for their continued growth and progress. Also, please pray they stay inside my belly for a few more months.

Only a week and a half until Spring Break! Yippee!!