ASHLEY'S BIRTHDAY

Today our daughter turned 13. Wow twins on the way and a 13 yr old. Fun, fun, fun!!! Friday we went to dinner at a hibachi grill. Her choice and her favorite. Today we finally let her open her presents. She has been guessing for months what it could be and you know what she never guessed the right one. We got her a Nintendo Wii and Guitar Hero III. She and Aaron have been playing since she got home from tumbling. It's pretty awesome plus it will give her something to do once the babies come. I don't want her to feel like she is the babysitter. Aaron got a new toy too. He got a Paul Reed Smith guitar. He has been wanting it for a really long time. It's so beautiful. You ask what I get? I get 2 people who have taken care of me and put up with me for the last 9 months. Here is a picture with both of them playing.

Getting ready......

Either it's all in my head or my body is just ready. Nesting has kicked into overdrive. I have called the pediatrician, called the hospital, and got a list of email address' together so Aaron can send out a mass email once the babies are born. The pediatrician said once the babies are born they will be seen by the on call Dr at the hospital. They will be seen by Dr Garza for any follow ups needed. The nurse just said call and they will get us in. She was so nice. Dr Garza is the same pedi that Jakob and Kate go to. He has been referred by lots of the moms of multiples too. As for the hospital I have to call on Wed morning at 5:30 am and ask if they have a bed available, if so we will have to be there by 7:30. If not they will call when one is available. If it gets too late I will just go in and say I am having pressure or something. It says on my instructions not to eat or drink anything after midnight tomorrow. Sorry but if I am not guaranteed a time to go in I am eating something especially if I call and there isn't a bed. We are also getting the Explorer this weekend. Aaron is going to ride back to Louisiana with his dad and drive the Explorer back. Talk about last minute. It's cool though we have a car for the babies to come home in so were good. I am sure tomorrow I will not be able to sleep at all.
Take care, love Staci

6 days!!!

What happens in 6 days you ask? Halloween of course............... and the babies will be born!!!!! When I went to the Dr today he said both babies are head down, that's right Lily flipped around. I am 2 cm dilated so he wants to move my induction date to 10-31-07. Boo babies!!! Preston weighs 5 lbs 7 oz and Lily weighs 5 lbs 5 oz. We are so excited that in 6 days we will finally meet our bundles. Of course everyone is betting I will go into labor before then since I am 2 cm dilated... I guess we will have to wait and see. Now I am wondering if there is anything else I need to do around here before they get here. I think we are all ready. It seems so real now. I can't wait.

Oh we got a 4d ultrasound of Preston but Lily was not cooperating. I can't tell from the us if he has any hair. At least we will have some surprises on the day they are born.

New belly pic, hiccups and more!

I know everyone just loves seeing the belly grow. I don't think it sticks out as far. Maybe I am dropping. Tonight after Ashley's game we were on the way home and I felt hiccups again. This time it was Lily and Aaron & Ashley got to feel them too. It is so cool how there are little people inside my belly.
Today I got the changing table all set up for all those diaper changes. I put some clothes, diapers and other necessities on there. I also have a shelf in the dining room with the same necessities. I figure the less running from room to room to get clothes, blankets and diapers the better. I am sure what I need will always be in another room though, isn't that how it usually works out?!?!?

Here is a pic of the changing table:

My next Dr appt is Thursday. If there are no changes he will schedule me to be induced on 11-5-07. Yippy!!! Now if there are changes such as I am dialated or my blood pressure has gone up he will admit me. We will wait and see. I will surely let ya know.

Love, Staci

Preston's hiccups

I woke up this morning at my usual time, 6 am to wake Ashley up. After waking Ashley up I went back to bed and kept feeling this movement in my belly. I thought it was just kicks but it was constant. Then I thought it was a heartbeat but too slow. I put my hand on my belly and it was Preston, he had hiccups!!! It lasted about 5 minutes until I feel back asleep. It was so cool. That is the first time either of them have had hiccups. I can't wait to finally hold these babies.
Love,
Staci

Baby space

Here is the video of where the babies will be for the first few months. If they out grow the cradle then we will put the crib in the room.

We are so close!

Ok went to the Dr today. The babies are so big!!! 4 lbs 8 oz each. Yup they weigh the same. I go back in 10 days, next Thur. Everything looks good, blood pressure, babies, weight. He said the next time we go in he will check my cervix and will probably schedule me to be induced on 11-5-07. 3 weeks from today!!!! My cervix is getting shorter it's at 2.65, 2 weeks ago it was at 2.9. I am right where I am supposed to be. Oh and I gained 3 lbs. Total weight gain is 42 lbs. Yea that's right I weigh 185 lbs. CRAZY!!!
I am so excited, we are so ready!!!! I have a video of where the babies will be sleeping for the first few months but have tried uploading it twice with no luck.
I will try later.
Love,
Staci

Ashley Post

I just have to brag on Ashley she is on the spirit squad at school and is one of the captain's. We went to her game tonight and took a little video to share. She had a blast!!!!

Finally a new belly pic

32 weeks and finally a new belly pic. Am I big or what?!?!? My next Dr appt is 10-15 I can't wait. I bet the babies are close to 4.5 to 5 lbs. I hope so anyway. My eating has gone way down between the heartburn and small space I can't eat too much. We went car shopping on Saturday, yay!! If everything works out we may have a 2004 Ford Explorer.

4 more weeks to go. We are so ready, even Aaron commented that he is ready for the babies to come. We say that now just wait until they get here. HAHA!!! This is going to be so much fun.

Love,

Staci

Baby carrying machine

Everything is well. Aaron said I was a baby carrying machine. I have gained 4 lbs. Lily weighs 3 lbs 12 oz and Preston weighs 3 lbs 13 oz. Total weight gain is 39 lbs. I can't believe I have gained 39 lbs and I am still able to walk and I don't even complain (that often) The Dr said everything looks so good there is no reason to come every week. So I am still every 2 weeks. Which is ok since he is confident that I am doing so well. He is still thinking 36 weeks. I am pretty sure I will make it. I am not having any real problems except back pain but I can control that by relaxing. My feet swell if I stay on them too long but that is rare. They swelled today a little just because I was out going to the Dr. In all the multiples books I have been reading it says twins slow down around 32 weeks so I will be anxious to see how much weight they gain the next visit at 33 weeks.
I can't believe I only have about 5 more weeks to go. We are so ready!!!

Love,
Staci