A Couple More Photos....

Cuddling!
First night at home!

Proud Daddy!

Will and Hayden....lots of hair!!!

Getting ready for the newspaper picture....first twins in the new hospital!

Will Alan & Hayden Kate

Getting ready to go home!

Aric's grandparents & mom

First family photo!

The twins have arrived! Will Alan was born on September 15 at 8:26 a.m. weighing in at 6 pounds 7.5 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches long. Hayden Kate was born on September 15 at 8:28 a.m. weighing in at 5 pounds 3 ounces and measuring 18 inches long. We had their well baby home visit today and we are happy to hear that both babies are almost back to their birth weight. The twins are perfect and we are the happiest little family ever! Here are a few pictures....

It's The Final Countdown!!!!!

Well I sure do have a baby update for everyone! First of all, I developed PUPPP last week. PUPPP is a severe pregnancy rash only cured by the birth of a child. Let me tell you....it is not fun! Fortunately, my doctor was able to give me some medicine to make it a little more tolerable.

As for the babies....as of last Friday, they were estimated to weigh 5 lb. 1 oz. each. They are growing like weeds! I am scheduled to have a c-section on Wednesday, September 15, first thing in the morning. I will be 37 weeks pregnant which is considered full term for twins. There is an end in sight! I have attached a picture of my belly at 35 weeks. I don't look quite as cheery due to the severe itchiness that I have. :)

The Waiting Game!!!

I am still on modified bed rest. I can work for a limited time but other than that I am pretty much restricted to the couch, recliner and bed. It is not as fun as it sounds. Luckily, Scott and Stef sent me many movies so I have been watching about one a day. A big thanks to Scott and Stef for making my time pass! I usually work a little from home, watch a movie and take a nap each day. You would think that would be fun....but it is not! Trust me! I have included a picture of me at 33.5 weeks. The doctor wants me to make it past Labor Day and then they are good to come. I need to get to 36 weeks in order to have the twins in Chadron, which would be Labor Day. I guess I can stick it out for a couple more weeks.

33.5 Weeks

Slight Change of Plans....

Everything is still going well but we have had a slight change of plans. I have been put on bed rest for the weekend and limited work. At this point we are hoping that I can work half days but it all depends on how this weekend goes. I have had some contractions that have been stopped with medication. Hopefully we can keep the contractions stopped for a few weeks to let the babies get mature enough to come out. I guess I will get caught up on all my chick flicks and books!

The Babies Are Growing!!!

We have been getting ready everyday for the arrival of the twins. Aric has been working hard to have the house ready before football starts. We think we are as ready as we could be at this point. Obviously we can't quite be prepared for twins but we have the house and supplies ready. :)

We had another ultrasound yesterday. The babies are growing great! They are slightly ahead of where they need to be right now. Baby A (boy) is weighing in at about 3 pounds 9 ounces and Baby B (girl) is weighing in at about 3 pounds 8 ounces. We are very happy they are progressing so well and at the same pace. I am almost 31 weeks pregnant....I can't believe how the time has flown by! The babies 'should' be here around week 37 or 38....probably more around 37. We are still expecting them in mid-September.

I hope you are all having a wonderful summer! Our summer has been great but I am getting rather sick of this heat! Heat in the 90's is way too hot for a very pregnant woman!

30 weeks pregnant!

Part of the living room....slowly accumulating baby gear!

Family at the Montana baby shower! It was so wonderful!

The Waiting Game Continues...

We have had a very eventful month. We spent a wonderful week with our family and friends in Montana. It was wonderful to be in 50 and 60 degree heat for a change! We did not get in any boating time but we still had a blast. I had a great shower while we were home thanks to the fabulous Bianchi girls! I will post a couple pictures when I get them. Upon returning to Nebraska, we had a nice shower here with our closest friends. It was great!

We are very ready for the babies to arrive. I will try to wait patiently. We have another ultrasound next week so we will have new stats then. Here is a picture of my growing belly at 28 1/2 weeks pregnant. It is currently the size of a full term belly....if there was one baby. :)

28.5 weeks pregnant