When are we going to have these babies???

Okay, so I am not really 39 weeks pregnant, I am 35. The count down is for my "adjusted due date" since twins come a few weeks early. I am definitely progressing...I am dilated to 3 cm and 70% effaced as of last Wednesday. I went into Labor & Delivery because I was getting pretty uncomfortable and consistent contractions. Since I didn't progress in the hour that I was there, they sent me home! I was so mad about it for a few days. But after talking to a nurse in my ward, I realize it was for the best because their lungs probably aren't mature enough yet. I really would hate to have to leave them in NICU because they need extra care. I am getting so uncomfortable and impatient. I am sick of people looking at me and saying dumb things like, "You're still pregnant?" and "You look like you are going to pop!" But if I can keep them in a week or two longer, that will be best.

At my 32 week appointment Baby A measured 4 lbs even and Baby B measured 4 lbs 2 oz. So they are decent sized for their gestation. I have my 36 week ultrasound on Tuesday, so I will find out then what they are measuring. I am guessing about 5 lbs each. I can't believe I am carrying around 10 lbs of baby!!!!

1st Trip to Hogle Zoo

7/12/08
Bella's first trip to the zoo was so much fun! Her Papa Tippetts even came. I got a wheelchair and Levi pushed me around, uphill (bless his heart!). It wasn't too hot. We had a great day.

Bella's favorite animal was the Giraffe. She kept saying "really tall" and "baby giraffe". She loved seeing all the different animals and especially liked the playground.

Bella Turns 2!

It has been a month since Bella's 2nd Birthday. I've been a slacker I guess. We had so much fun! On her birthday we went to Boondock's with the Yakiwchuk uncles, aunts, & cousins. Papa Don was in town so that was special. Bella loved the bumper boats. She wasn't allowed to go on the bumper cars (neither was I) so that was a bummer. She had a lot of fun in the arcade "playing" video games and crawling around in the playground area. She had so much fun, we couldn't even get her to stop and eat some lunch.

Then, for her birthday party we bought a huge blow up water slide. We invited all her cousins and some friends over for some fun. We bbqed and opened presents. We are so grateful for everyone that came to support her. She is so loved! All the gifts were so sweet to. She tried to give each gift back to the giver and said, "All fo me!" It was adorable. We had a lot of fun. And again, we really appreciate everyone that came to support her.

Ultrasounds

The Twin's Progress at 28 weeks...

I went to my appointments last week. I was so excited to see the babies! It is so much fun to get to see them on ultrasound once a month! They are progressing well and both my OB and Perinatologist say we are all doing well. With Twin A measuring 2 lbs. 9 oz. and Twin B at 2 lbs. 8 oz. they are above average for weight at 28 weeks and they are really close to the same....both very good things. We did find that Baby A is breached and Baby B is head down. To avoid a C-Section, Baby A needs to be head first and it doesn't matter what position Baby B is in. It's crazy to think that since the last visit they have both moved from stacked horizontally to up and down. This means we are getting closer! Dr. Judd, my OB, says they will probably come in about 7 weeks from now. Dr. Gaynor, the Peri, says to shoot for at least 5 weeks from now. The closer to term they stay in, the better. I am just getting so uncomfortable with this big belly! It still blows my mind that there are really 2 babies in there. Rhett asked me yesterday if I count as 1 or 3 people at an amusement park. HA HA.

I wanted to post some ultrasounds. I put the first ultrasound when we found out we were having twins! What a shocker! I think we were both in shock for at least a few weeks. Sometimes I still can't believe it. I don't think it will be "real" until they are here at home keeping me up all night. I am not a patient person and it feels like this pregnancy is going by so fast at times and then so slowly at others. We are just about ready for them- just need a dresser, crib, and more diapers!

I am so very excited for them to be here though. Bella needs some friends and I know she will be a very good sister. When she sees an ultrasound picture, she says, "Two manies Baby sisters" and "Oh no, sisters are coming!"

Bella's 2 Year Pictures

Princess Shoes

For Christmas last year, we got Bella a set of princess dress up shoes. Lately, she really has loved them and will walk around in them like she owns the place. Then she'll get her princess purse and say "See ya" and pretend like she's leaving the house. It's adorable. Girls are so much fun! I can't wait for my other two girls to join the party!