June 7, 2006

Baby Shenzie and Baby Heaten,

The time is already starting to fly. You are 17 weeks 4 days today. Almost half way there!!! A lot has been going on around here to get ready for the arrival of you both. Your dad painted your room, put together one of your cribs, hung the curtains, got the dresser ready, put together the daybed, and cleaned the entire house. Busy daddy. We really appreciate all of his hard work to make things easier on me. I’m getting bigger by the day it seems. So far I’ve gained 15 pounds!!!! We think the belly is rather large, but knowing its going to be three times as big is crazy! I can’t even imagine how HUGE I’m going to be. Of course, it’s all worth it for big, healthy babies, but my oh my – can we say MOO! We have been having regular doctor appointments. Yesterday your dad got to see you for the first time at the specialist. The ultrasounds there are much, much better. We got to see your hearts beating, the blood flow to your kidneys, your brain, your tiny toes and fingers, your little nose and lips. Everything about you is perfect. I felt Shenzie move yesterday for the second time. She is a little more shy with her movements. I feel Heaten about every other day, much stronger than his sister. Yesterday Heaten was right on top of Shenzie – she was squished!! You both weigh in at 7 ounces and measure about 17 weeks 5 or 6 days. The doctor said everything looked wonderful which is a relief – we can’t hear that enough. Your dad can’t wait until he can feel you kicking and moving. Pretty soon daddy. I bought you both your first outfits – so adorable. Your Auntie Kristy went with me to register for the baby shower. Hopefully you’ll get lots of goodies so we don’t have to buy them all. Having two of you is going to be muy expensiovo! Your room is adorable, you are both perfect, your dad is amazing and supportive - I couldn’t be happier.

Week 17 Belly Photo

  We love you babies!!