Ahhh...Christmas

Barrett helping put lights on the tree.


Mommy and Barrett (yes, that is a Chevy symbol on his hat...Ben's idea)


Barrett did not like Santa...better luck next year.

TWINS @ 20 weeks 6 days

I went to the doctor today for the mid point check up. We got the extra long ultrasound and we were able to tape it, too. The technician was very cranky though and didn't give us much time to simply watch the babies. The pictures that she gave us weren't very good either. She wasn't even willing to try to get them both in the same shot. We were really disappointed with the overall ultrasound. Maybe next time we will get the other technician (who is much nicer). As for the babies and the pregnancy, everything looks perfect and there is nothing to be worried about at this point. This is a huge relief since I have been having a lot of back pain, falso contractions (yup...the doctor did not seem concerned) and pelvic pain. I guess the uterus is still long and close, which is a good thing. The babies health looks good with nice solid heart beats at 146 and 150. They both weigh around 1 lb. right now, too, and they are measuring right on track. Due to the pain I've been having the doctor perscribed me a pregnancy cradle and compression tights. She said that with both on that I might be uncomfortable, though, so to alternate between the two. She also perscribed me more folic acid and she is checking me for anemia (I have to go give blood). I guess I can suck up the pain as long as I know the babies are doing well. I stressed myself out so much that I kept reading about preterm labor and the signs. The doctor did agree that it is awfully early to be having such pain, but she's hoping these prescriptions help a bit. Thankfully Christmas break will be here soon and I will have 2 weeks off work to rest and relax. I asked the doctor about work leave, too, and she said that we'll take it month to month. At this point there is no need to stop working. Finacially that is really good news; on the other hand I get so exhausted at work. I guess I'll have to hang in there. :)

As for other things, Ben's coworker gave us two car seat bases and an infant car seat today. Now we have enough car seats and bases for both babies!! We can finally see if three car seats fit in the vehicle, too! Ben and I also started talking about what we are going to do for Barrett's new room. We definitely agree that we need to get going on that soon after the holidays, so that we can get Barrett used to his new room before the babies get here. We don't want him to feel like the babies kicked him out of his room. That will be exciting when we actually start making some changes. I think it will really make all of this sink in even more!

Quick Post

Similar to Jocelyn's story about Gwen....

Just tonight Barrett went to the tupperware cupboard and found the plastic pitcher that we use to water plants. He pulled it out and went over to the plants and pretended to water them! It was so cute. :)

(I'll post more later...Barrett keeps grabbing for the keyboard.)

Fun-Filled Weekend

What a busy, yet very fun weekend! Friday we went to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert. We met my dad, Trina, Erica, Ben, and Heather for dinenr and then we went to the show after that. Sue and Del watched Barrett that night. The concert was amazing. It was filled with pyrotechnics, laser shows and crazy fake snow and smoke. It was a Christmas rock show that I think every one must see. Then Saturday, I headed to the Loft in the morning for a some Christmas shopping (they had all kinds of venders selling things). I had earlier dropped of Barrett at my dad and Trina's, because later we were heading to Greenville for a wedding. So after the shopping, I rushed home, got ready to go and headed on the road with Ben, Andrea, and Gregor. The wedding for Jen and Andy was beautiful and the reception was held in this gorgeous wintery lodge. It was a night filled with many good friends, so there was a lot of catching up on various happenings.



Sunday. we drove home through slush, ice, and rain to pick up Barrett. Trina had bought him these adorable antlers, so we couldn't resist having Barrett wear them all afternoon. We again, rushed home fed Barrett lunch and then we were back on the road to meet up with Ben's family to get a Christmas tree. The weather was less than ideal. Barrett got to play a little bit in the sled, but the rain was persistent and so alas Barrett was back in the truck trying to stay warm. We got our tree and now we just have to have it dry a little overnight and we will decorate tomorrow. Christmas time is so much fun, but oh so busy! :)