4 Week Stats

I do have an awfully lot to blog about and I will catch up one of these days. The computer I'm using won't let me copy and paste, so the twins' birth story is coming as soon as I get on a different computer.

Today I wanted to blog about the twins' four-week-old check-up. Everything went well and here are their stats!

2 weeks old:
Wyatt: 5 lbs 4 oz
Ava 4 lbs 11 oz

4 weeks old:
Wyatt 6 lbs 8 oz
Ava 5 lbs 10 oz

We are proud that the babies are doing well and gaining weight. They are still tiny, but they seem big to me (compared to how little they were in the NICU). Yay for good appointments!

They're Here!

The twins had a mind of their own and decided to come a little early.

Wyatt Jacob and Ava Grace were born June 30, 2010 at 34 weeks 1 day gestation.

They are currently in the NICU, but both are doing really well. Wyatt just needs to eat well for 48 hours and then he'll come home. Ava is slowly being weaned off her oxygen assistance (she's on high-flow now) and should be as healthy as her brother in the next day or two.

I'll post pictures and the whole story as soon as I am well enough to sit at the computer.

Keep our kiddos in your prayers! We'll update soon!

Dream

I had a dream last night that I had the babies. They were a little small, but very healthy. I was so happy! I felt great physically and was up and dancing around. It felt so good to have these babies out of me!

Then...

The nurse came in and said, "The doctor decided he wants the babies to grow for a little bit longer. He's going to put them back inside of you for a few more months."

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Needless to say, it was a very scary dream. :0)

It's Official

I am finally at the safe point of this pregnancy where I can have my babies at our local hospital.

YAY, YAY, YAY!!!

I've been praying for this milestone to get here. I'm so happy!

Baby Update

The babies are still looking great. The last time they were measured was three weeks ago, and both babies measured 4 pounds at that time. So we are hoping they are about 5 pounds by now. The babies will get measured again in about a week.

Baby Boy is still head down and his head is really low. I guess that explains the frequent trips to the bathroom. Baby Girl switched from being head down to being in the transverse (sideways) position. Strange!

I still don't understand how both babies fit in there, but I guess they do somehow. I'm glad both babies have looked healthy during this pregnancy. Now we just need to get two more weeks of growth in and we'll be set!

The Heat Is On

I'm hot. All the time. It's crazy! At night I turn the AC down to 69 (although I'd really like to set it lower), I have the ceiling fan on, and I point a standing fan straight at me. Cooking twins gets hot!!!

My husband is so sweet to put up with it. He's a hot body and even he has been freezing in our room at night. Oh well, he can always put more blankets on. :0)

Countdown!

For once, the birth of the babies finally seems close. My doctor says he won't let me go more than three more weeks. Yay! Hopefully he'll keep his word.

Three weeks still seemed far away until the cute receptionist lady at Labor & Deliver said, "So when are we going to finally see you here with those babies outside of you?" I told her that it would be three weeks at the most. She got all excited and said, "Wow! That's really close! I can't wait!"

It was great to finally have someone acknowledge that delivery is close. Usually the nurses say, "You've still got a LOOOOOOONG time," and I just hate that. On the other hand, her excitement kind of knocked me upside the head. For the first time I thought to myself, "Holy cow, that is really close! Am I really ready for this?!"

Ready or not, they should be here in three weeks. YAY!

Belly Shot - 33 Weeks

My pregnant twin belly at 33 weeks. CRAZY! I actually think this picture makes it look smaller than what it really is, too.

Yes, all my maternity shirts are stretched to the max!

Almost Bed Rest

I understand that the doctor's want me to be on bed rest. I completely agree with that decision. What I don't understand, is how they expect me to sit home and relax when they schedule me five appointments each week! Give me a break, I'm getting exhausted going to appointments!

I really wish doctors and nurses could come to me. That would be nice. That would be true bed rest. :0)

Twice the Love

I realize that I complain a lot about this pregnancy. It's true, I am miserable. Aside from all the discomforts I've had with this pregnancy, I am truly grateful for being blessed with twins. I feel like it's such a miracle and sometimes I feel like I'm pressing my luck asking for two healthy babies.

The most amazing thing I've experienced with this pregnancy (besides the awesome sensation of feeling two separate beings move inside me), is the love I feel for both babies. I feel just as much love for each child as I do for my other children. It amazes me that I can love them so completely and so separately at the same time. I have so much love for each of these babies - as two separate children.

It's hard to express in words, but it is such a neat experience to feel such immense love for these two babies. I can't wait to meet them. I'm sure the feeling of love will be even more overwhelming.