Hi!

  Long time no post. It’s been a busy, stressed, tired couple of weeks. Almost two weeks ago I started having contractions that have progressively gotten worse. We went from 5 a day to 15-20 a day. Both our OB and Perinatologist recommended quitting work and staying off my feet as much as possible. They put me on sort of a modified bedrest where if I’m home I’m lying down. No huge outings, no more fun. =( Quitting work so soon was unexpected, but now I’m grateful. I’m so tired and worn out all of the time it’s insane. I don’t sleep at night anymore so I try to take naps every day. The second piece of bad news came this morning when I found out I failed my glucose test for Gestational Diabetes. I have a three hour test this Friday, if I fail again goodbye sugar and carbs. Can I just cry now. The only good things about lying on the couch all day are the M&M’s and Cold Stone ice cream. Luckily these babies are all worth it!!  

 On a positive note the babies are doing wonderful. Still kicking and rolling up a storm in there. On August 1st at 25 weeks 3 days Shenzie weighed 1 pound 11 ounces and Heaten weighed 1 pound 13 ounces. The doctor said they are right on track and growing well. Shenzie had the hiccups at the ultrasound which was really fun to see. Heaten just kept doing rolls the entire time. If the parties in my belly are any indication of what’s to come Jeff and I are in for a world of trouble!   

 Jeff also talked us into getting a bigger, safer car for the babies. Out with the Honda CR-V in with the 2006 Ford Explorer. And my oh my, what a difference it makes. It feels like a little piece of driving heaven, not to mention much, much safer. If I would have known how great a new car was I wouldn’t have argued for keeping the old car. Silly me.   

My work threw me a going away party this week and got us the Twins Pack and Play - Yay. It was bittersweet leaving, but I’m glad I’m able to be a stay at home mom for a couple of years to these little clams. Thank you to Tina who has been such a great support.   

 Last, but certainly not least can I just say I have the best husband in the whole world. Jeff has been so supportive and amazing and wonderful.  He is going to be a great daddy and is an even better husband. The babies and I are very, very lucky. Thank you baby, I love you. 

And now for your viewing pleasure - the 25 Week Belly Photo

 And the 24 Week Belly Photo