tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2776225380856824812024-03-13T02:14:15.163-06:00Life as......a woman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and professional!Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-40987163394997723302011-05-11T09:19:00.004-06:002011-05-11T10:36:18.610-06:002 years and 4 months - wow! Where does time go?<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Well, time is flying by and I need to catch my breath and update!<div><br /></div><div>January 10, 2011 - our son James "Hayden" was born weighing 8.6 pounds and 21.5 inches long! He is a great baby - he eats well, sleeps fairly well, and is very laid back. He likes his sisters a lot and always wants to be in on the action. He is 4 months old now and is starting to babble a lot and is rolling over onto side all the time. He is a very happy baby and is growing way to fast! It seems like the milestones that took forever with the twins has flown by with him- somewhat unfair if you ask me!</div><div><br /></div><div>The twins turned two in March! They are talking up a storm and are very into playing! They like to take care of their baby dolls. It is very cute- they have to change the baby diaper, and even imitate breast feeding the baby.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are finally approaching summer here in the mountains- I am ready for the sunshine and lots of time outside with the kids this summer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Work is good right now and seems to be picking up which I hope continues!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am posting pics when Hayden was 5 weeks old that a fellow blogger took of our children which turned out awesome and she is great to work with as well! (so check her out):</div></div><div>MaryElizabethGraffphotography.com.</div></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHBoVsyE84Cq6eKqKvbouTNEMgmCnv1LiQ9U8U9CvThJju50XfA-SbbIoNEAxKo4gENPAZXLFG2rMvO0g045byXMI95wgyMWlIck62x8cUUxHCnBc_Cga5hYKMhyWzLTn6b1hjONRfTqo/s1600/butler-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHBoVsyE84Cq6eKqKvbouTNEMgmCnv1LiQ9U8U9CvThJju50XfA-SbbIoNEAxKo4gENPAZXLFG2rMvO0g045byXMI95wgyMWlIck62x8cUUxHCnBc_Cga5hYKMhyWzLTn6b1hjONRfTqo/s200/butler-3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605483114850340290" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHBoVsyE84Cq6eKqKvbouTNEMgmCnv1LiQ9U8U9CvThJju50XfA-SbbIoNEAxKo4gENPAZXLFG2rMvO0g045byXMI95wgyMWlIck62x8cUUxHCnBc_Cga5hYKMhyWzLTn6b1hjONRfTqo/s1600/butler-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span>Carley<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-6TNL_pU2jjpu1QC4qOVDfN_BHMNpYZMJO2sk7R1ctlrqFx0rt1eaBxSFXVmxYfjx1Ye8mJabq2YG4lVFQVxN6WwfH1qWiqslIPbRf1SAYoUsfF61BRAlyOMJRhElXPuetr4xxKy54w/s1600/butler-75.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-6TNL_pU2jjpu1QC4qOVDfN_BHMNpYZMJO2sk7R1ctlrqFx0rt1eaBxSFXVmxYfjx1Ye8mJabq2YG4lVFQVxN6WwfH1qWiqslIPbRf1SAYoUsfF61BRAlyOMJRhElXPuetr4xxKy54w/s200/butler-75.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605483104509337938" /></a>Hayden<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GcCpn5herHQxYlOZy08xMwAxHL8qPSbpG0-5YHo_dHTHWjufGUgNu5jQzNalCvmEtlNNXQQH4vDoKn2sDchS2pxqQlAQJQmfMP9YCp_lAGDpv3EGBi-iLA81yUqgPq0pa0m_uNgjzvY/s1600/butler-6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GcCpn5herHQxYlOZy08xMwAxHL8qPSbpG0-5YHo_dHTHWjufGUgNu5jQzNalCvmEtlNNXQQH4vDoKn2sDchS2pxqQlAQJQmfMP9YCp_lAGDpv3EGBi-iLA81yUqgPq0pa0m_uNgjzvY/s200/butler-6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605481781465067730" /></a>Caitlyn<br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7a0zbxUiSduFbWbzdltpiOa1cc9VYduOh0gslqt9QRxHAiVDxxEyOpdpX4ZJiZsfmngvHl6qaSrERhrbhA2g45_UZqaZcNlOiDs7NHcqyaeN20d5DrhH-nraIEhLljFF08XE_neB2Ma4/s1600/butler.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7a0zbxUiSduFbWbzdltpiOa1cc9VYduOh0gslqt9QRxHAiVDxxEyOpdpX4ZJiZsfmngvHl6qaSrERhrbhA2g45_UZqaZcNlOiDs7NHcqyaeN20d5DrhH-nraIEhLljFF08XE_neB2Ma4/s200/butler.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605481780529131730" /></a>Hayden</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1aNIpgl-Xzdn1SUHcxo02F1z3UYKCl96rk3PN5_vCF6s-xvKz3BH3Gcp7tz__jNbrgcBkUgV3H6rRP3GvVnnfmojsMEDAvytDG3dpDIXKuI08wJCMM_xpDNUpNTcA5zBkWX_IoLsWUM/s1600/butler-11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1aNIpgl-Xzdn1SUHcxo02F1z3UYKCl96rk3PN5_vCF6s-xvKz3BH3Gcp7tz__jNbrgcBkUgV3H6rRP3GvVnnfmojsMEDAvytDG3dpDIXKuI08wJCMM_xpDNUpNTcA5zBkWX_IoLsWUM/s200/butler-11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605481772731318434" /></a>Hayden</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaes0kJRpAhy76ORfWrxqjvQcTfgnpW5xjFCAmpzk615t9sgyy0BGs2Tys8oVJqZJTJzR2XqussYEYnmkfkKFui3sBWQY3HHfvifKzKXJKjV4AJOjGw6WJ_PLY2iHKm2n7AMY0t-Lt1us/s1600/butler-21.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaes0kJRpAhy76ORfWrxqjvQcTfgnpW5xjFCAmpzk615t9sgyy0BGs2Tys8oVJqZJTJzR2XqussYEYnmkfkKFui3sBWQY3HHfvifKzKXJKjV4AJOjGw6WJ_PLY2iHKm2n7AMY0t-Lt1us/s200/butler-21.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605481769166317570" /></a>Carley</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghytGAh1jn4RlpZlNtk_dPd5qVtyA6RwNu5mEfW_9KuUAHsynqXaKD-eKHQUkXoJOB2OynaF3b52jOharGAXY75YQuu4uP1SPVfKCgVpfEQw7nNIAJY1yuy9K6w1tH-Rs6e2d5fjsm3oo/s1600/butler-11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghytGAh1jn4RlpZlNtk_dPd5qVtyA6RwNu5mEfW_9KuUAHsynqXaKD-eKHQUkXoJOB2OynaF3b52jOharGAXY75YQuu4uP1SPVfKCgVpfEQw7nNIAJY1yuy9K6w1tH-Rs6e2d5fjsm3oo/s200/butler-11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605481761876476130" /></a>Caitlyn</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-65905035346966697622011-01-07T13:07:00.002-07:002011-01-07T13:15:33.411-07:00Baby day - T minus 72 hours and countingWell Baby Boy day is Monday January 10th at 7:30am unless he changes the plan in the next 72 hours!<div><br /></div><div>I think we are as ready as you can be at this point! Just some last minute washing of things and organizing, but overall things are fairly ready. Work is done until I go back in 4 weeks, and all outside commitments are also all wrapped up!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am so very excited to meet this little (I should say BIG) boy! I am ready to see how it is to feed, snuggle, change, love one newborn at a time :) My biggest fears are feeling torn with my time, attention, and love between all 3 kids. I know God gives you what you can handle, so I guess he is pretty confident that I can juggle this all with some sort of grace and humility. I will just have to wait and see.</div><div><br /></div><div>The girls somewhat know that something is going on. The kiss and pat the "baby" in my belly. They place their baby-dolls int he swing and push the "baby" in the swing. They even have been taking the baby-dolls to bed, covering them up and sleeping right by them in their beds. Which all seemed oh, so encouraging until I help my neighbors newborn yesterday and Carley lost it big time! I guess we will see how they deal very soon!</div><div><br /></div><div>More to come soon!</div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-89177343031719405672010-09-15T10:54:00.004-06:002010-09-15T12:20:23.170-06:0018 months old!The girls are 18 months now and full of LIFE! They have quite the vocabulary already. They only want to be "outside" all day long until it is "night,night" time. They love playing with each other, us, and other kids- and thankfully can entertain themselves well. We have given the grandparents a list of play-things to help us build a indoor playroom for the winter. I am a little nervous about not being able to let them expel energy in the winter if weather is bad. We have asked for an indoor playhouse, slide, climbing blocks, and shopping carts for their kitchen. Hopefully it will be a hit! We have been teaching them about a "baby" in mommy's tummy. They now point to tummy and say baby, then raise my shirt and kiss baby and say "hi baby". Then, they will say "bye, bye baby" and pull the shirt down! i know they don't really know what is going on but it is a start! Here are a few pics as of recently when the had their first cold, but had to play "dress-up" "outside" The are so precious and we love them more each day!<div><br /></div><div>Caitlyn</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhhn_fdgmUVE0ol6UqmW_ZW6vqV3EySeiUQqNYfzeEXq2YC1xCxbffJj5gyooZSP_c12dc4AaZCdzYGoEQzkDgc1s9SHPN5l0ae_GOWGAKlWZexUcvKCtdcIGCCY8Q3h2Nh8hlYUzXJc/s200/caitlyn2-18months.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517206162928999538" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Carley</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhigT4Z1-MEmdCAG-OY5IzcHtaQ8oPtAoISAnoMzg2lQ68WbA0R9MHGglRU-AOuWf6sBMpDlRZabe-zsN85E-SoV8Kj_mX7eWQ64SR2VaTPgB2uJoSOdJRKj0oRHbzS4R0vah-MjyWwP74/s200/carley2-18months.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517206564605156466" /></div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-12682201899354396132010-08-26T08:31:00.002-06:002010-08-26T08:33:31.661-06:00Team Blue!OMG- It's a BOY! <div><br /></div><div>A BIG BOY! All well otherwise! Baby measuring 8 days ahead but not surprising since my family has big babies! Although, I am measuring right on track! </div><div><br /></div><div>He weighs 12 oz and heartbeat 148!</div><div><br /></div><div>Otherwise, all parts and organs accounted for and appear normal!</div><div><br /></div><div>I still can't believe that I am :</div><div>1. Pregnant on my own</div><div>2. Having a Boy!</div><div><br /></div><div>Super blessed!</div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-6550142717668842852010-08-25T08:56:00.002-06:002010-08-25T08:59:19.371-06:00Half Way20 weeks! Half way already! Today is big ultra-sound to check all organs, etc for normal development! Can't wait to see the little one as it has been 7 weeks since last Ultra-sound which feels like forever since I had one a month with the twins. Still unsure of if we will find out sex. Guess we will be a game-time decision:)<div><br /></div><div>Back later with the details! Wish us luck!</div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-61615996883761372452010-08-09T11:59:00.002-06:002010-08-09T12:06:40.834-06:00Do we find out?Well, 3 weeks to go until our next US and the common question I get is...<div>Are you going to find out the sex?</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, we both don't care and just want a healthy report and baby in a few months, but we really need to decide on the "sex" things prior to the appointment.</div><div><br /></div><div>DH wants to not find out since this was the ultimate surprise, gift, blessing etc and as he says"it really does not matter anyway" since we have all the basics (except close for boy) anyway. He really wants to wait and there is a part of me that does as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the other hand, though, I feel I need to know to plan the nursery theme, clothes, etc. Because let's face it, with 2 toddlers my free-time now is sparse not to mention when the new baby comes and I am trying to heal from a C-section. The other thing pulling me to find out is the "bonding" thing. I feel with the twins and work and life, I have not spent as much time thinking and dreaming of and for this baby-I know that's life, but I feel bad in a way. I think maybe knowing would help me think a little more of him/her and plan accordingly.</div><div><br /></div><div>All in all, I know this is all so NOT important in the grand scheme of life and all, but do we find out? Any thoughts?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-80834779403387717902010-07-22T11:48:00.003-06:002010-07-22T11:52:10.891-06:00AnxiteyWhat is it with this weird, spontaneous anxiety? I never had it with the girls, so it is really strange. TO go with it, the emotional breakdowns? Come one! It has happened twice in the last month, and I don't know why. Is it the hormones? Is it knowing precious this baby already is? Is it the fear of handling a family of 5, plus a full-time business owner in a sucky economy? I don't know what it is but it needs to go away, pronto! Anyone have this?Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-45304707641171392702010-07-12T08:36:00.003-06:002010-07-12T08:40:07.631-06:00On to Trimester 2Well, officially into trimester #2! Ultrasound last Friday, shows a very busy little baby! The baby is measuring 5 days ahead, so the may move my due date if the trend continues! It is very different seeing one baby in there instead of two- there is so much room! I am feeling much better the last few days: nausea starting to go away and energy starting to get slightly better! This is all going so fast this time it is unreal! Glad to be where we are!Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-53843361781827326872010-06-08T08:20:00.001-06:002010-06-08T08:21:27.734-06:00One!One perfect little heartbeat! Measuring on track for growth as well! Due date set for January 15, 2011 but will do c-section week before!<div><br /></div><div>Here we go....</div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-29463330952112019642010-06-01T11:03:00.002-06:002010-06-01T11:11:27.221-06:00This time...This time...<div>I thought I would try to just "enjoy" this pregnancy and just bask in the fact that we were blessed on our own to have been given this life!<br /><div>I thought would be different-I thought I would not be as anxious, nervous, scared, impatient.</div><div>I thought since it is my second pregnancy, I would not analyze ever little thing, feeling, etc.</div><div>I thought since it is one baby, I would not fear every little thing.</div><div><br /></div><div>But what I have realized is , this time is not really any different. Yes, one less baby in there, but I still have all the feelings, emotions, etc i had last time, maybe even more. I know how high the stakes are and how blessed we were to make it to term with 2 healthy, wonderful, beautiful babies. But maybe thats ok- because if this time is no different then our end results will hopefully be the same (just with one baby). </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm trying to tell myself that anyway :)</div><div><br /></div><div>5 more days til we see little bean! Can't wait!</div></div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-7846866139683860772010-05-17T17:50:00.002-06:002010-05-17T19:42:59.112-06:00Are you serious?So let's cut to the chase...Mother's day surprise-PREGNANT!<div><br /></div><div>Are you serious! Yes very! We are shocked and in awe and over the moon! Still trying to get our minds around having 3 kids under 2, but we can do it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Just to refresh...</div><div>Several years of trying with no BFP.</div><div>Diagnosed with enodmetreosis and tubal non-function. Several surgeries could repair left tube and right tube barely functioning.</div><div>IVF#1- ectopic- lost barely functioning right tube due to rupture and had emergency surgery to remove.</div><div>FET#1-BFN</div><div>IVF#2-BFP-twins-14months old</div><div><br /></div><div>Knew I was not feeling well, and had an odd feeling of nausea that I remembered with the girls. Took a test left from that pregnancy and about passed out!</div><div><br /></div><div>We had ultrasound today and some how my non-functional, no repairable left tube must ave decided to function and there you go- a happy surprise pregnancy. One baby in uterus not tube (thank goodness) and measuring on track at 5 weeks 1 day.</div><div><br /></div><div>WE go back in 3 weeks to varify a heartbeat. It is early, I know but it is a devine intervention to say the least!</div><div><br /></div><div>HEre we go AGAIN! </div><div><br /></div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-67519868538772907552010-04-27T10:39:00.004-06:002010-04-27T10:55:51.767-06:001 year already?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IWWUiFsn3eqCeoA-EjF6BhmTCgq6qolCK0NRyxxw1pkDc-uTGJbLH1kgyHX0vVo-_V3KxC-udTLDtuas6_x-lj-R7ArmmDrXEdbBqZMezXr4IqdkXPuNjrR1x0jqOvHGA9zFRPuRc98/s1600/2010-03-27+17-59-21+-+DSC_0077.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IWWUiFsn3eqCeoA-EjF6BhmTCgq6qolCK0NRyxxw1pkDc-uTGJbLH1kgyHX0vVo-_V3KxC-udTLDtuas6_x-lj-R7ArmmDrXEdbBqZMezXr4IqdkXPuNjrR1x0jqOvHGA9zFRPuRc98/s200/2010-03-27+17-59-21+-+DSC_0077.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464861068134937490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimoN3mS3CojogBm6FBxmWfS1FdU4WuiQ99X3oY0XmMumKMkiUK2anIUnIzjFDKInavAVk1_Y_KsE555vbDiGEKtTjq-mI0FwPL3gWpgA3rp_E1A9HSGHPxcV-4uTPte8eVGNWzMmq6XNU/s1600/2010-03-27+16-55-26+-+DSC_0057.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimoN3mS3CojogBm6FBxmWfS1FdU4WuiQ99X3oY0XmMumKMkiUK2anIUnIzjFDKInavAVk1_Y_KsE555vbDiGEKtTjq-mI0FwPL3gWpgA3rp_E1A9HSGHPxcV-4uTPte8eVGNWzMmq6XNU/s200/2010-03-27+16-55-26+-+DSC_0057.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464861055102855794" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnbFf8QEiWfbbpykT1X89NR0foKHeoAUbum8AcEgixBuOQrd7rWPyo03n1OoLRsgwuMSNo21UYaKTcbxPyJxfpZOZKqaCeHpGZXPMuf_TYRXqT3MIu733GuF2P9r7TKG1zjVWPUUqt1w/s1600/zoo-2010april+052.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnbFf8QEiWfbbpykT1X89NR0foKHeoAUbum8AcEgixBuOQrd7rWPyo03n1OoLRsgwuMSNo21UYaKTcbxPyJxfpZOZKqaCeHpGZXPMuf_TYRXqT3MIu733GuF2P9r7TKG1zjVWPUUqt1w/s200/zoo-2010april+052.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464861039556381602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFRHMOgnyjI6bhG5XtxNU_8L-dgeRsGaX4v-o3Wny8q64JNJDya-6cam82mZOYOwPd2ZCXutR3qg1xJeFOH-OArIio-nSSTcjczeRY-DthihMRG5U3lNuikKHF3NtJzws1Dtx0lVfd0U/s1600/zoo-2010april+041.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFRHMOgnyjI6bhG5XtxNU_8L-dgeRsGaX4v-o3Wny8q64JNJDya-6cam82mZOYOwPd2ZCXutR3qg1xJeFOH-OArIio-nSSTcjczeRY-DthihMRG5U3lNuikKHF3NtJzws1Dtx0lVfd0U/s200/zoo-2010april+041.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464861025590347746" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Caitlyn<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Carley</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The girls have turned 1! I can't believe they are already 1 and walking now! Both are in the 3-5% in height and weight, but 50% for head size - must be the really big brain growing in there! We are fully on adult food and whole milk now, and the girls are already weening themselves on to big girl cups with straws-they cannot have any of that baby bottle stuff:) We are having a blast each day with them and they are so much fun! Here are some pics from the zoo.</div><div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div></div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-77045964587862545932010-02-17T08:56:00.003-07:002010-02-17T09:00:29.519-07:00Phase 2So we are starting phase 2-I can't believe it is already that time-Toddlers! The last 11 months have flown by and sometimes I wish that I could hit pause" to be able to relish in ever little thing. The girls change every day it seems just a little bit. We are all doing great-healthy and happy! It has been such a humbling learning experience this thing called parenthood. I hope to write more as we grow with the girls!Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-15662144633556595162009-12-13T16:52:00.005-07:002009-12-13T16:58:55.811-07:00Long time Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjGAqM4lwu-XWgY9FEaJnoHLSAYZadmgxQd6vbECrBSEFYF-z5zhWhveOdIlCrNFxm-LnUiWFrcw5iyVVzBS4EVN-G5FBe_mdyRgQh6aMWs7xoctgvq506yD7dqdv5F8-1V9wdDbbKFY/s1600-h/leaves1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjGAqM4lwu-XWgY9FEaJnoHLSAYZadmgxQd6vbECrBSEFYF-z5zhWhveOdIlCrNFxm-LnUiWFrcw5iyVVzBS4EVN-G5FBe_mdyRgQh6aMWs7xoctgvq506yD7dqdv5F8-1V9wdDbbKFY/s200/leaves1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414874341936261794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU__t9GvW7x8T_h7SgE-JtayNoQOKZodGkgN9lAAptxakOZ_rUi__0Ppd8RSGZToJhCoaAKFt_z7HY0AkI4nEij303oLNhGLkaQSmFukpc1xPEvDSz7dhRNl-cQ72c7H5_wV46tlXX-gE/s1600-h/leaves3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU__t9GvW7x8T_h7SgE-JtayNoQOKZodGkgN9lAAptxakOZ_rUi__0Ppd8RSGZToJhCoaAKFt_z7HY0AkI4nEij303oLNhGLkaQSmFukpc1xPEvDSz7dhRNl-cQ72c7H5_wV46tlXX-gE/s200/leaves3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414874231395664690" /></a><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Carley<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Caitlyn</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaI96Jat2cAeqbboBNJ1A2T1UzmLm-M3xy5Nm7GVA7Kecl25tpgc_X9mrUArCdYktPqo5Dt_kn4BlowuCP8cbqZm5ZglqScQ56s31nupOz41lOahqqbfFf-AHpMAhhvxSsD3HpxFir2Vc/s1600-h/sled.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaI96Jat2cAeqbboBNJ1A2T1UzmLm-M3xy5Nm7GVA7Kecl25tpgc_X9mrUArCdYktPqo5Dt_kn4BlowuCP8cbqZm5ZglqScQ56s31nupOz41lOahqqbfFf-AHpMAhhvxSsD3HpxFir2Vc/s200/sled.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414874000195273970" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />Girls will be 9 months on CHristmas- I can't believe how time flies! They are wonderful little girls with very different likes and interests! We definitely have a lot to be thankful for this year!</div><div><br /></div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-49726203718338599312009-04-22T17:51:00.003-06:002009-04-22T18:08:29.849-06:001 month already<div><br /><div>I can't believe that the girls are already 4 weeks old. Everyday I stare at them in awe that they are actually ours! We are so in love with them already! They are really gorwing and changinf everyday. Carely is up to 7lbs 4oz from her birth weight of 6lbs 4oz, while Caitlyn is up to 6lbs 10oz from her birth weight of 5lbs 4oz. Carley has dark hair and is a girl that knows what she wants. She is pretty laid back most of the time, but definately lets us know when she wants to eat, change locations, snuggle, or have a diaper change. She mostly sleeps, eats, snuggles and poops. Caitlyn has light hair and is very laid back, while very intersted in EVERYTHING. She likes to play, kick, wave her arms, look around, and make faces. The two are very different in looks and personalities already! Both girls really like noise and movement-so we have had many outings in the car/stroller to eat lunch/dinner or shop at the mall.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>As for us....well, we are adjusting as well as could be expected. I am healing well from the C-section. We are definately sleep deprived, but I know it could be worse. We consider ourselves lucky so far-the girls eat together every 3-4 hours, neither has signs of colic,jaundice, or reflux thus far. It is interesting how your body and mind adapt to lack of sleep when it is for your children. I gained 34 pounds with the pregnancy have have lost 40 thus far without really trying. I have a few "IVF" pounds to go to get back to pre-prego weight, but I am really not focusing on that right now. I go for walks everyday with the girls, and may add weight and swimming when cleared to do so from the OB-although right now I don't have too much extra energy. I have a little extra tummy skin to tone up sometime in the future. I am not sure if the "expanded" ribcage will ever return whcih may make for interesting clothes situations. Good thing I wear scrubs everyday!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>We had a big 4 weeks- 2 healthy babies, my birthday, and our anniversary! It was so different this year to celebrate these milestones with a whole new perspective on life! We love being parents so far!</div><div> </div><div>Carley Paige</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327671685754080834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVtomAzwe4o_FjfqRhjlSKFaJnhuFogPj9lMQIIrZ_uJoO8tjP3Wgy8c-NmKW1yaNclHm-B7uoQWdENE1-yWC3rbR9gtHarClgVYv4Ymht6i-wA8uMXqX33gjDltdE97kcPC5hLTWkZ0/s200/carley.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p>Caitlyn Avery</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327671689863627778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzdrB_jJI7-zuFGXm-4xGankEz1bTShkf_jtC3pQRw0gokfIWPyby1UWZ-dzW1RYjAU5qdcRJZ-wjkwicTd00lb41lYIwNPjJKohGRTQVJ7A5aaQKgTlOiopIb4UjOpEakkN03yfub0cs/s200/caitlyn.jpg" border="0" /></p>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-8227744305885197092009-04-03T18:08:00.002-06:002009-04-03T18:14:58.132-06:00Here they are....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qiwQNEkhuW640xXx3m8-Tpce0ksoHq1cvyAvBg-fVMZBTkxM21eHA_tlPe8K3hEV21f8lLP2hcZv1ABVl4f9RqN451UGwHTEbRHnxvqyJZ8g2nvjlwuQlYQBm_rTk6FBsiWyiU0OBNI/s1600-h/DSC_0075.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320623026180915794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qiwQNEkhuW640xXx3m8-Tpce0ksoHq1cvyAvBg-fVMZBTkxM21eHA_tlPe8K3hEV21f8lLP2hcZv1ABVl4f9RqN451UGwHTEbRHnxvqyJZ8g2nvjlwuQlYQBm_rTk6FBsiWyiU0OBNI/s200/DSC_0075.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>At long last....we would like to introduce our 2 healthy baby girls!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Born: March 25, 2009 at 8:04am and 8:05am</div><br /><div>Baby A: </div><br /><div>Name: Carley Paige</div><br /><div>Weight: 6.4 lbs</div><br /><div>Length: 17 3/4 "</div><br /><div>Status: Healthy</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Baby B:</div><br /><div>Name: Caitlyn Avery</div><br /><div>Weight: 5.4 lbs</div><br /><div>Length: 16"</div><br /><div>Status: Healthy</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We had an uneventful c-section and both babies are now home and do well. We are definately trying to adjust to the lack of sleep, feedings, changings, and my healing body. All in all we really can't complain too much- they are here healthy and at home which is a blessing in itself!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>More to come soon I promise- time just seems to suck into some vacuum these days! </div><br /><div></div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-27145869337977583512009-03-23T20:35:00.002-06:002009-03-23T20:40:00.736-06:00D-Day in 36 hoursWell D-Day (delivery day) is Wednesday at 730am-yes as in 36 hours from now!<br /><br /> I had my 37 week check today. Babies look good!<br /><br />My blood work showed elevated levels that can be indicators (if allowed to get higher) for pre-eclampsia or HELP. They decided to deliver a little early to help nip the elevated levels in the bud and hopefully avoid any complications. They are not even sure that this is why those levels are high, but they want to be on the safe side for the health of the babies and me.<br /><br />So, tomorrow will be full of last minute prep. Our parents will be on their way here from Texas.<br /><br />Here we go....Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-57263465781389635922009-03-17T16:40:00.002-06:002009-03-17T16:49:39.773-06:00Tick, Tock....Tick, Tock......Oh how slow times goes when you feel so rotten and are anticipating something so grand!<br /><br />36 weeks down! Wow! A year ago I never thought I would ever reach this point!<br /><br />Drs appt yesterday - 1cm dilated and "soft" but I have been this way for a week now. Contracting every 3-4 mintutes but they obviously are not doing much to my cervix. Babies are doing well and tolerating the contractions thus far. Quick U/S shows babies still criss-crossed in my uterus, so looks like c-section is our way to go. Date is set for the 31st unless my cervix goes to 2cm or my contractions are worse. We will have a growth scan next Monday at 37 weeks to check the weight-estimate now is 6lbs each!<br /><br />I have cut back to a few hours at the office a day. I am not sleeping much-can't get comfortable but weirdly just am not sleep at 3am for some reason. It is getting harder to move around and get up/down-but with a 44 week belly what can I expect? I have also added on the wonderful diarrhea 4-5 times a day which is from "circulating hormones getting ready for labor" according to nurses. Add to it the every popular "PUPS" rash and I am just plain READY for the girls to come!<br /><br />I know these are small things that will be soon replaced by the wonderful addition of the 2 lives awaiting us! Very soon, though...Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-85795449162224305672009-03-02T16:12:00.002-07:002009-03-02T16:20:43.570-07:0034 weeksToday was our 34 week update and all is well inthe land of my very secure uterus. I guess my cervix is on lock-down mode since I have made no progression there. My cervix length is something rediculus at 57 which the doctors seem to be amazed at with twins. I figure there is a reason they need to be in there a little bit longer!<br /><br />Both girls are measuring 5 pounds each and are right on track. Baby A is head down, spine up and locked and loaded to be the first out -however and whenever that is. Baby B is head down, spine up but laying with her head under Baby A's shoulders-somewhat diagonal in my body. This is an improvement from the last few months, so maybe she is starting to get in line to get out!<br /><br />We are continuing to be monitored on NSTs twice a week. I am still having sporadic contractions, but obviously not affecting my cervix or the babies yet. The Ob says it could be like this all the way until delivery, so they will just monitor. The did tell me today if I went into labor anytime from here on out that they would deliver me and not try to stop the labor. So we wait!<br /><br />This weekend my mom came in from out of town. She was a great help! We finished washing clothes, sheets, bottles,etc and getting organized in the nursery. I feel much relaxed about being ready when the girls decide they are ready to roll! It cam ein super handy to have her around as well since hubby had to have emergency appendectomy on Thursday night. He is doing much better now, but it was nice to have the extra help with her here as well!<br /><br />I will post pics later of belly and more on the nursery!Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-52125702235860868412009-02-24T07:33:00.003-07:002009-02-24T07:40:37.646-07:00Contractons? 1st visit to L&DWell, last Friday I show up for a normal NST. The girls were doing just fine, but I guess I was contracting every 3 minutes unknown to me. They continued to watch these for about 1.5 hours, then walked me to L&D for more tests. There I had another 4 hours of NST monitoring, a Fetal fibronectin test and fluids. The monitoring showed contractions that got a little more sporadic and a lot of "uterine irritability"-no really, you think with 2 big girls in there! Anywhooooo, after fetal fibronectin came back negative, they gave me the betamethasone shot to help their lungs just in case. I was released that night and told to return Saturday for more of the same. Of course, Sat brought more sporadic contractions and uterine irritability, but baby B had some decelerations of her heart during a few contractions. So, we got to stay another 4 hours to make sure they did not continue. Again, we were finally released after another betamethasone shot. We went back today to the OB for my normal NST-contractions still the same. They checked my cervix and it had moved from 65 to a whopping 57. I don't think those contractions they were so worried about and that I could not feel were doing much-but at least they were being on the cautious side! I have another NST Thursday and then my next growth scan on Monday. I hope this is not how it is going to be for the next few weeks!Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-66907709267349235352009-02-11T19:05:00.005-07:002009-02-11T19:37:50.506-07:006 weeks and counting!Well - it looks like we are on the 6 week count down at this point! I can't believe it is so close-but seems so far away. I had my latest US,exam appointment today and here is a breakdown of the goods at 31 weeks, 2 days.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1. Weight gain 30 lbs so far</div><div>2. No stretch marks yet, but starting to get a case of dry skin that itches!</div><div>3. Still working 3/4 days, but am cut off after this weekend from traveling to mountains to work-which is good since it is hard to get comfortable for the drive.</div><div>4. All organs and HR are in normal range.</div><div>5. Both girls weigh just over 4 pounds each and are roughly 17 inches long.</div><div>6. All measurements show they are both 1 week ahead at this point.</div><div>7. Baby A is head down-which she has been for most of the pregnancy. Baby B is transverse with her head under baby A's abdomen. Sounds cozy and comfy, doesn't it?!</div><div>8. Cervic is still REALLY long - drs call it the cervix of steele at this point. </div><div>9. Just started a few BH contractions in the last week.</div><div>10. AT this point, we are starting twice a week visits with fetal heart monitoring. </div><div>11. One more U/S at 34 weeks is scheduled.</div><div>12. Unless babies are both head down, we will be scheduled for c-section at 37.5 weeks (unless they bless us by coming early).</div><div>13. Uterus measuring 40 weeks. Below is updated belly pic.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6htl8f3Wlb6TkXibFhBpY0ZV6VnJrZJ_gVVmonoSRDipdwmkaG-C5Vv1lME6qJiuavBLI4x2O09I-Kjf6H8Jd5H7rsnmzgexUckwTD1NlC4Niqc3KUi6SgCQJtXpo6qxE5VWC9jBu8Cg/s1600-h/DSCN1119.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301733483476686498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6htl8f3Wlb6TkXibFhBpY0ZV6VnJrZJ_gVVmonoSRDipdwmkaG-C5Vv1lME6qJiuavBLI4x2O09I-Kjf6H8Jd5H7rsnmzgexUckwTD1NlC4Niqc3KUi6SgCQJtXpo6qxE5VWC9jBu8Cg/s200/DSCN1119.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>We are getting closer to being somewhat organized-I don't dare say ready, because I know we will never be able to fully prepare for what we are up for when they arrive. We have been scheduling out of town family in shifts for help once we get home-this way we have the help, but not a huge house full at one time. I am planning on taking off a full 4 weeks, and then will go back about 10 hours a week for another month. DH and I both have full-time practices and owning a business requires us to be there a little. We will have plenty of family help and also have an au pair coming from Germany to help with the girls. We are so exicted about her!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am attaching pics below of the nursery -we still have some window treatments, decorations, etc to do to finish but it is close. I chose a limey green and pale pink for the walls, with a pale yellow ceiling. The fabrics I chose and had the bedding made which I just love! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfaBFd7E3IqVz7PW303Fwn7mp3EitYYZ7WPj1bva1cZ2ExBx17D5qIji_hXsSn3XVcjK53TgkBySlh-5oshteeF8TKhP4hG1qo_wgUmmu96hjUGec0YfIDmsnFyVkGbVMbZAz4SGjltXk/s1600-h/DSCN1106.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301733451964668418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfaBFd7E3IqVz7PW303Fwn7mp3EitYYZ7WPj1bva1cZ2ExBx17D5qIji_hXsSn3XVcjK53TgkBySlh-5oshteeF8TKhP4hG1qo_wgUmmu96hjUGec0YfIDmsnFyVkGbVMbZAz4SGjltXk/s200/DSCN1106.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeu_0ylyPXQ6R7oO4GAd2jzY35d652ZccBwXbeEBTGWHSJqnay4NE7NS1ACCkLZh4DKjSpWrjd902Vp9aZGO03mdcDJeIdx-gDmDM6ry9h-PO0QjwuATRoaywzaZeBXOpg8H8k06x_gM/s1600-h/DSCN1107.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301733460639057234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeu_0ylyPXQ6R7oO4GAd2jzY35d652ZccBwXbeEBTGWHSJqnay4NE7NS1ACCkLZh4DKjSpWrjd902Vp9aZGO03mdcDJeIdx-gDmDM6ry9h-PO0QjwuATRoaywzaZeBXOpg8H8k06x_gM/s200/DSCN1107.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_KGXTNHb0ezB_LSMAecqtNFbuAG30LyEelxqynjF4agD_r542_q8M9-T92eMq5r8jI2Vugn3wF56G_falFsm582fyxzI5f9IRK_eSnquXITPtnyhzHGGJ-jwCV3nokRbkTjh4r5W96k/s1600-h/DSCN1109.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301733471973423234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_KGXTNHb0ezB_LSMAecqtNFbuAG30LyEelxqynjF4agD_r542_q8M9-T92eMq5r8jI2Vugn3wF56G_falFsm582fyxzI5f9IRK_eSnquXITPtnyhzHGGJ-jwCV3nokRbkTjh4r5W96k/s200/DSCN1109.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GJu1EnbPaqOVesJUuqG95x-iKD-UUA1Vpi8NbxX2ndXr7jRSOEpiWPuUotov43FAGE0G9iTjjy1Jofxu36dQJEn8IhFF7fRYN6XG5USqePX4269iKZQTNT_jtFs_9woTrema2uP7-eU/s1600-h/DSCN1111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301733474348763586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GJu1EnbPaqOVesJUuqG95x-iKD-UUA1Vpi8NbxX2ndXr7jRSOEpiWPuUotov43FAGE0G9iTjjy1Jofxu36dQJEn8IhFF7fRYN6XG5USqePX4269iKZQTNT_jtFs_9woTrema2uP7-eU/s200/DSCN1111.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-23660591587333454822009-01-13T14:06:00.003-07:002009-01-13T14:23:29.744-07:00Clear new yearI know it has been a while since I last updated, so today I have lots to catch up on.<br /><br />1. With the passing of my grandmother before Christmas, the holidays were hard. Although, cooking some of her favorites and continuing some of her traditions here for our 1st Christmas was comforting. <br />2. Christmas was nice and relaxing-I had 8 days off work that were super relaxing and much needed.<br />3. We went Christmas eve day for our 24 week U/S and check-up Here are the details:<br /> a. Both babies mesuring 1 lb, 11 oz- almost a week ahead!<br /> b. Baby A placenta has now moved up and is not in danger of placenta previa.<br /> c. BP nice and low<br /> d. Weight gain thus far 23 lbs.<br /> e. Both babies head down and moving a lot- now very easy to feel them move all day long!<br />4. We started the new year well and have been working a lot.<br />5. We have had the babies room painted, our bedding is in, and we pick up our cribs Saturday. A friend is coming over to help B put them together! The rest of the furniture comes assembled at the end of the month.<br />6. We made our last allowable flight away last weekend for a shower that my 4 sisters threw for us. It was a quick and tiring trip, but was so much fun! W e were so blessed with the generosity of everyone and the effort they all took to come to see us. <br />7. I had my 26 week appt last week. It was fun-filled with blood tests and glucose test. I did pass all tests! YAHHHHH for not having to take another glucose test!!!!<br />8. We go back Monday for our 28 week U/S and check-up. If the girls cooperate, then we hope to get a nice 3D U/S of each of them. At last few U/S-they have been head down, spine out-which hides there faces from the camera! Maybe they will give us a little camera shot!<br />9. As for me, I am feeling more tired and definately BIG. Everyone says "you are so small to have twins" and I think, "tying my shoes is hard and tiring". WHat will I feel like in 2.5 more months?<br /><br />I will post updated pics of me, the nursery, and the babies after next Monday's appointment.Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-62263615398903548822008-12-10T15:57:00.002-07:002008-12-10T16:10:30.952-07:00The loss of the greatest woman I have ever knownYesterday-my grandmother passed away at the young age of 92.<br /><br />She had a wonderful life and passed peacefully overnight.<br /><br />She was in good health, mind, and faith-she had a very blessed, fulfilled life. <br /><br />She seemed to be ready though-she finished all her christmas gifts, paid her taxes, cleaned her house, finished the babies blankets, and went to sleep Monday night.<br /><br />She was a woman ahead of her time in many regards and I can only hope that I will live up to her legacy. <br /><br />She wrote a book last year and had copies made for all of us in the family-which is a huge family BTW. It was a memoir of the life, love, faith, funny and hard times, and lots of pictures. I hope to share it with the girls some time and show them what they should aspire to be like when they grow up.<br /><br />I was very close to her - I am of course having a very hard time saying good-bye. Per drs orders I won't be attending the out of town funeral and memorial. My family is sending sopies of everything, but I can't imagine not being there.<br /><br />This is going to be a very hard christmas I think!Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-48148727964119148322008-11-26T08:27:00.003-07:002008-11-26T08:42:40.862-07:0020 week update<div> Hi everyone! Sorry it has been a while since last update. We have been extremely busy with work, so now we can start to slow it down a little. We had our 20 week U/S and check with specialist this time as recommended by our OBGYN. They performed the very detailed U/S and anatomy check of all organs and systems. HEre are the findings: <div><div><br /><div>1. Both girls weigh 12 ounces</div><div>2. Both heartbeats between 145-150</div><div>3. Both have 4 chambered heart and normal aortas</div><div>4. Both have all fingers and toes accounted for</div><div>5. Both have all other organ systems formed and look normal and functioning</div><div>6. Both ambilical cords are 3 vessel cords</div><div>7. Both babies are head down</div><div>8. Anterior placenta on baby A and posterior placenta on baby B</div><div>9. Cervix is 6cm</div><div>10. Belly measures 33 weeks and weight gain is 17 pounds</div><div></div><br /><div>Specialist and OBGYN very pleased with all findings! Now we move to every 2 week checks adn 4 week U/S. We have ordered our cribs and picked out bedding thus far. My goal this week is to pick paint color, so I can have the room painted before the holidays when family is coming (so it won't smell so bad). I will post pics of the cribs and bedding soon. Below are pics of the girls and an updated belly shot.</div><br /><div></div><div>Happy thanksgiving to everyone!</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-f7UnOZHyLdw_IaIotqqsROS6kN2A5NUnh6_kIMRlyW7PeK7Y0N4OvZ_Sbf2wcmxAkrg74F4L5QxmrI8rThOLlRBeW7jpNIOKbYFpz7S6_t5U2-T6fiYY7EGtX3jMCLOtg-RF4L04tHI/s1600-h/DSCN1038.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272990855465011378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-f7UnOZHyLdw_IaIotqqsROS6kN2A5NUnh6_kIMRlyW7PeK7Y0N4OvZ_Sbf2wcmxAkrg74F4L5QxmrI8rThOLlRBeW7jpNIOKbYFpz7S6_t5U2-T6fiYY7EGtX3jMCLOtg-RF4L04tHI/s200/DSCN1038.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN68Vz34dSKdmjhF2NH_XTFa2r_E417tIvjQSRSc8PIxbDXW-sgSsCF0obeVLWGRR4GxZA6qdBaZZk2XsnMiSecILLK7rhvZq1N2bQT_XgDQqu5oWkPpWAwstRa7nTM9Ea0x6neN7GOyE/s1600-h/DSCN1042.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272990859264915314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN68Vz34dSKdmjhF2NH_XTFa2r_E417tIvjQSRSc8PIxbDXW-sgSsCF0obeVLWGRR4GxZA6qdBaZZk2XsnMiSecILLK7rhvZq1N2bQT_XgDQqu5oWkPpWAwstRa7nTM9Ea0x6neN7GOyE/s200/DSCN1042.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZL8s-kWwQGQ-A4czTL531kF-8vbQqCd9zG3PWGjlUzrKvwOuYynbxnUafclOOqrhO2e4omG0fcAMS5MOtKKmzjON_IxlpMnZiMuJZGkd3awKY8w_bIB7xlUzYxtZ5eq2F5Cx8Dgo8fM/s1600-h/DSCN1023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272990874803689314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZL8s-kWwQGQ-A4czTL531kF-8vbQqCd9zG3PWGjlUzrKvwOuYynbxnUafclOOqrhO2e4omG0fcAMS5MOtKKmzjON_IxlpMnZiMuJZGkd3awKY8w_bIB7xlUzYxtZ5eq2F5Cx8Dgo8fM/s200/DSCN1023.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFDaO_IT3FuOCvegnSpzcHOhWDcojsY0p3aWmuwaboop_Pj04ERBxHFbEFKe487TOrYjMhPCeMbsaq7-m3L_kdk8nqNcxG4a50DmEC_pUbLGXqfUyoVcJHUqRSSh2Y6JicyBt6n0ylno/s1600-h/DSCN1018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272990880040701106" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFDaO_IT3FuOCvegnSpzcHOhWDcojsY0p3aWmuwaboop_Pj04ERBxHFbEFKe487TOrYjMhPCeMbsaq7-m3L_kdk8nqNcxG4a50DmEC_pUbLGXqfUyoVcJHUqRSSh2Y6JicyBt6n0ylno/s200/DSCN1018.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div>Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277622538085682481.post-43150426745802495862008-10-29T15:01:00.002-06:002008-10-29T15:06:00.883-06:00Team PINK!!!16 week,1 day update.....<br /><br />Looks like we are team pink x2. We are over the moon as both look healthy and are measuring 5 days ahead. My uterus is meauring 21 weeks and my weight gain is healthy and consistent according to OB. US today showed everything to be good, healthy, and on track! I had 2 episodes of "almost" fainting from laying on my back so long during the US-boy that was not FUN AT ALL. They said it is quite normal as the wieght of the uterus gets larger.<br /><br />All in all I have been feeling well-normal pregnancy stuff, but nothing too terrible as of late.<br /><br />Gotta run-I will be back later with updated belly picks and more info on what is up with us!Maryannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10275396650468947413noreply@blogger.com5