Our week.....

Our week was good. Monday I did my usual resting and eating. Tuesday I went to Wal Mart to return something and buy a night gown for the hospital, then went to Whataburger. YUM!!! I also went to the school to pick Ashley up and started talking to the counselors secretary, who's daughter is 5 months pregnant with twins. I gave her one of the moms of multiples cards to give to her daughter, hopefully she can get some advice. She's gonna need it. Anyway after talking to her for an hour it was time to go. I have been getting all kinds of stares and questions lately. I can't imagine why?!?!?!? Wed rest and relax. Thur I went to Tasha's to visit her and the kiddos. Kate is walking and getting so big, she is all over the place. Jakob is so cute also! He loves Aunt Staci and my water. Friday Michelle called and said she was in the area so she picked me up and we went to lunch, Marshall's and Costco. It was nice to get out. When we went to Costco as soon as we went in the greeter said "when is the baby due?" Michelle said "November 4th" in her none of your business tone. She cracks me up!
So Monday I have my Dr appt Monday! Yay I love going to the Dr. I hope the babies weigh close to 4 lbs. I have been trying to eat as much as possible but it's getting really hard with the growing belly and heartburn. Ashley is in spirit squad at school. They practice Tues and Thur from 2:30 to 4:30. Plus she has tumbling on Mon and Wed . She is going to be so busy. Spirit squad just started so we don't know how that is going to work out. The school had a hard time finding a coach that would commit to the girls. Now that the season is almost over I think they got it all together.
OK more Monday after the Dr.

Love, Staci

Look at that belly

Wow it's so big. I feel it too. My back is killing me. Everything is going well though. I know I need to keep these babies in as long as possible. I really don't have much to report. Our weekend was good. Ashley had a friend stay over Friday night and we took them to ride bumper boats and go karts. Well I went and watched, Aaron rode with them. Saturday night Ashley spent the night at her other friends house. Today we went to church and Aaron is cooking a gumbo!!!! YUM!!!!

Only 6 more weeks. Yippy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Staci

Dr Update

Everything looks good. Lily is 3 lbs and Preston is 3 lbs and 3 oz. They are measuring ahead by about a week. I didn't gain any weight but the Dr said that's ok, I have gained 35 lbs and the babies are gaining. We have a little bit better idea of how this whole labor and delivery thing will work too. I told the Dr I would like to deliver naturally if possible, he said it is possible. He will continue to look at the babies positions and determine as it gets closer. He said if I haven't gone into labor on my own by 36 weeks he will induce. Unless something happens and the babies can't be delivered naturally he will do a c section then. Ok so it may not be that clear but he does know we want a natural delivery. So either way 7 weeks to go. I go back in 2 weeks and for sure after that every week. I am sure I can make it to 36 weeks as long as I continue to rest and take it easy. It really is going by fast. The weather has been nice too. I can not wait until the cool, crisp breeze of FALL!!!!! Remember cool fronts and less humidity? Oh yea I can not wait. These next few weeks will be a piece of cake. (I will remind myself that I said this in a few weeks.) hehe
OK more later.

Love, Staci

P.S~
I changed the baby ticker to reflect our goal of 11-4-07. It doesn't seem so far away when it say 1 month, 2 weeks and 4 days!

Whew what a weekend......

I had a full day of rest, relaxation and doing absolutely nothing. We stayed over Dustin and Tasha's Friday until about midnight visiting with them and Chris and Deanna. Saturday we went to Kate's birthday party and stayed over until about 9 pm. I was exhausted this morning when I woke up. It was so great to see everyone at Kate's birthday party. All the kids are getting so big and they are all so cute. Next year our family gatherings will be even crazier with the twins.
I have a Dr appointment tomorrow so will update more then.
Staci

Passed my 3 hour

The nurse called and I passed my 3 hour glucose test. I will ask her on Monday if I was just borderline or if there is anything in my diet I should change? I don't know much about GD so I will ask. Just a quick update.
Take care- Staci

Glucose update

The glucose test went well. I got there at 7:40 and they drew my blood then I drank this sweet drink. At 8:40, 9:40 and 10:40 they drew my blood again. So yes I had to stay at Quest Labs for 3 hours. It wasn't too bad but the chairs were uncomfortable. I should get the results by the time I go to the Dr on Monday. Hopefully!! It's gonna suck if I have gestational diabetes that's means no more sugar. Not that I eat alot but pancakes and ice cream are my favorites. I will surely let ya know when the results come in.

Staci

Glucose test results

I got a call from my Dr's nurse today. I flunked my glucose test. = ( I have an appointment at 7:40 in the morning to go do the 3 hour glucose test. I guess I get to drink the sweet stuff every hour and have my blood drawn every hour? Sounds like fun. I made the appointment for as early as possible because I can't eat or drink ANYTHING after midnight tonight. That's going to be hard because I keep water by my bed and wake up about 5 times a night to drink it. I guess it will be empty tonight. I am also anemic so I have to take some iron supplements. The nurse said none of this surprises her with multiples most woman are anemic. I guess the babies are sucking all my nutrients. My morning tomorrow will be fun filled. Yippy!!!!
I will let ya know what the results are.
Staci

New pic

Since the last pic was at 26 weeks you guys will be surprised how much bigger I am since it has been 2 weeks. I am 28 weeks. I am having Braxton Hicks and back pain, everything else is good. The Dr said don't worry about the Braxton Hicks until they start hurting or getting stronger. He says it's the body's way of preparing for birth. Oh did I mention the pelvic bone pain, yea that hurts too, mainly when I get up from being in the same position for too long. Everything else is pretty much the same. I go back to the Dr on 9-17 at noon. I am sure that both babies will be over 3 lbs. They are so active right now that I feel kicks most of the day, especially when Aaron is playing his guitar or Ashley is playing her saxophone.

This past week I went out to Motherhood Maternity and bought a few shirts. Then I went to the office to visit. It's nice to get out at least once a week for some fresh air.

Take care and I hope everyone has a good week!

Staci

So long.......

It's been so long. I am sorry. Aaron was in Germany last week and my charger to my computer broke. I would have just bought a new one but my husband is so smart I knew he could fix it. I looked at WalMart and the generic brand chargers were $60 bucks!!!! No thank you. Aaron fixed it yesterday. Thanks Radio Shack.
We had a great Labor Day. Aaron's parents enjoyed their visit and I enjoyed them too!!! Aaron's mom is awesome. She was cleaning and cooking. Aaron's dad fixed the guest bed that we broke at the baby shower. We went and ate bbq and went to Dustin and Tasha' s new house. Other than that is was pretty relaxing. Oh and we took Aaron out for his birthday Saturday night when he got home.
Ok the picture that is updated is 26 weeks and I am 27 weeks. I will get a new one up soon. I went to the Dr on Tuesday and he was so excited the babies are doing so well. He examined Preston's brain very thoroughly and doesn't see any type of damage. Preston weighs 2 lbs 7 oz and Lily weighs 2 lbs 8 oz. I have gained 5 lbs and a whopping 35 lbs total. Dr still says 36 weeks, that would be 11-4. So about 2 months away. It seems long (trust me I know) but I also know that the longer the babies stay the healthier they will be. I also did my glucose test and will have the results of that soon. It wasn't too bad. I had to drink this sweet sugary drink then wait an hour and they drew my blood.
Ashley is doing well in school she is still walking home but said her saxophone is hurting her shoulders.
Ok I think I am all caught up.
Love, Staci