Yes, did you have to ask, my blog will now be dedicated to my children and how cute we think they are. One week old today!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
37 WEEKS 6 DAYS ... MIRACLE
April 22 10:00 am:
They say they get cuter with time...I don't know about that. These blotchy, red, squished head, swollen faces are pretty dang cute....NOT! Who are these kids?
Here are the two munchins some time later in the hospital:
"Doctor, please, please, please induce me!" "Well" he says, "there is no medical reason to do so; babies are healthy, you are healthy and there is advantages to going past 38 weeks to 39." Really, with twins...I don't think my tummy can stretch any more and my toes are about ready to pop off my feet. We've already passed the "36 weeks is a reasonable time for twins" stage.
Lexi was baby A and was head down - ready to pave the way but Jack had always been head up until about 3 days prior when I wasn't sure what I was feeling in my ribs but it sure wasn't a head. The Dr. did a quick ultrasound and Jack had turned sideways, halfway to head down.
After lunch the Dr. and his partner decided it wasn't "unreasonable" to have me induced. The Labor and Deliver floor was full so I was put on a waiting list.
11:30 pm: Ring...Ring.."this is L&D, would you still like to be induced tonight?" YES!!, I can be there in 10 minutes.
April 23 12:30 am
We finally got admitted and got my Pitocin started. Tried to sleep and finally about 6:00 am couldn't take the serious back labor and asked for my Epideral, that was the wierdest sensation I've ever had!
12:00 pm: "You are at a 10" Then the nervousness really sets in, this is real! They wheeled me to the Operating Room in case Jack had to be delivered C-section. Ask me how thrilled I was to think of the possibility of delivering one baby as nature intended and the other C-section. Whatever was needed at this point.
1:00 pm : Lexi's head was almost all the way out when I hear "We've lost the boys heartbeat, we have to get her out NOW and find him again." In one 10 second sentence I hear the Dr. tell me they are going to be using a vaccuum to help get her out and what the risks are. I didn't care what it took so I pushed like the dickins - it was all she needed and she was out. Jack was there all along, just slipped underneath her when he realized he had double the space. The next part was only what a true professional could do. The Dr. reached is gorilla sized hands up in me felt around, (another very odd feeling) and next thing we know there are two legs, a bumb, two shoulders and a head coming out of me. NO C-SECTION! yea!!
Lexi Victor 6 lb 8 oz
Jack Tyler Victor 5 lb 14 oz
They say they get cuter with time...I don't know about that. These blotchy, red, squished head, swollen faces are pretty dang cute....NOT! Who are these kids?
Here are the two munchins some time later in the hospital:
Saturday, April 17, 2010
37 WEEK WADDLE
Well, no babies yet. I thought for sure it was coming a couple weeks ago but those contractions were just practice I guess. I still go to the Dr. once a week and have Stress tests twice a week. We asked the Dr to induce me on Monday and he said....'nope'. There is no reason (other than my lack of sleep, swollen feet and stretch marks) to get these babies out if they aren't ready. Okay, okay, what is best for the babies! I can't imagine they are comfy in there though, scrunched up and all.
OUCHY! These little piggies went to the market and came home with Flip Flop feet. This is early in the morning too - the indents on the sides are my permanant reminder to drink more water!
I tried black and white this time to spare you from seeing just how many or how bad the stretch marks are. The ones under that dot (once a belly button) itch like I've been romping around in poison ivy.
I have approximately 2 outfits that I can wear these days. These pants sit pretty low and I have a dress that just hangs over the whole thing. Lexi has always been low in my belly and then when she decided to drop it got even more uncomfortable to have any sort of pressure on her head.
We went to get an Ultrasound last Monday. Both babies are growing great, estimating at least 5 1/2 pounds each, if not more. So think of carrying a 12 pound pumpkin in your tummy. I measure 44 weeks so if you've ever wondered how it would be to be a month late - let me know, I'll cue you in. She could see lots of hair on Jack but because Lexi is so low, she couldn't get a clear picture to see if she has hair or not. I sure hope so. How sad if the boy has crazy hair and she is bald. Lots of bows, hats and headbands I guess. We'll see soon enough!
OUCHY! These little piggies went to the market and came home with Flip Flop feet. This is early in the morning too - the indents on the sides are my permanant reminder to drink more water!
I tried black and white this time to spare you from seeing just how many or how bad the stretch marks are. The ones under that dot (once a belly button) itch like I've been romping around in poison ivy.
I have approximately 2 outfits that I can wear these days. These pants sit pretty low and I have a dress that just hangs over the whole thing. Lexi has always been low in my belly and then when she decided to drop it got even more uncomfortable to have any sort of pressure on her head.We went to get an Ultrasound last Monday. Both babies are growing great, estimating at least 5 1/2 pounds each, if not more. So think of carrying a 12 pound pumpkin in your tummy. I measure 44 weeks so if you've ever wondered how it would be to be a month late - let me know, I'll cue you in. She could see lots of hair on Jack but because Lexi is so low, she couldn't get a clear picture to see if she has hair or not. I sure hope so. How sad if the boy has crazy hair and she is bald. Lots of bows, hats and headbands I guess. We'll see soon enough!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Big Baby Belly
Belly shot at 35 weeks 2 days. I measure at 41 weeks if I was having a single baby. I think its about time for these munchkins to come out! I think they might be thinking the same thing since I've been having contractions at night every couple hours. It's coming - ready or not!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Baby B's
Baby Buggy:
Yes, we will be pushing this train around! We bought it used so that I didn't feel so bad getting rid of it the minute these munchkins can sit up in a regular side-by-side stroller, we'll still take up the whole isle but at least I can steer ... hopefully.
Baby Bedroom:
We're ready!! They'll be sleeping in our bedroom for a while but their cribs will be waiting patiently.
Baby Bums:
The girls in my ward threw a shower for me and had this cake made. I felt so bad cutting into it because it was so darling! Thank you!
Baby's
These are the latest ultrasound pictures. I know its hard to see but this is almost a 3-D image of Jack. Sometimes it's hard for me to imagine they actually look like baby's in there!
Lexi is sucking her thumb----AGAIN! She is always sucking her fingers or her thumb. No wonder she gets hiccups all the time and yes, both babies have gotten hiccups at the same time. It feels like a ticking bomb in your belly. I love it though. I will probably miss the feeling of movement but it'll all be worth it because then I'll actually get to kiss those hands and feet that kick and punch all night!
Yes, we will be pushing this train around! We bought it used so that I didn't feel so bad getting rid of it the minute these munchkins can sit up in a regular side-by-side stroller, we'll still take up the whole isle but at least I can steer ... hopefully.
Baby Bedroom:
We're ready!! They'll be sleeping in our bedroom for a while but their cribs will be waiting patiently.
Baby Bums:
The girls in my ward threw a shower for me and had this cake made. I felt so bad cutting into it because it was so darling! Thank you!
Baby's
These are the latest ultrasound pictures. I know its hard to see but this is almost a 3-D image of Jack. Sometimes it's hard for me to imagine they actually look like baby's in there!
Lexi is sucking her thumb----AGAIN! She is always sucking her fingers or her thumb. No wonder she gets hiccups all the time and yes, both babies have gotten hiccups at the same time. It feels like a ticking bomb in your belly. I love it though. I will probably miss the feeling of movement but it'll all be worth it because then I'll actually get to kiss those hands and feet that kick and punch all night!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
'DOUBLE BUBBLE'
For a Young Women's activity, we were making homemade cinnomon rolls. The day we were making them, I had to work in a different office and knew I wouldn't be able to come home at lunch to get the dough from the freezer to thaw. I figured, 'how bad will it be if I get them out first thing in the morning'. This is how bad.
The real reason I titled this "Double Bubble" is because that is what one of my co-workers calls me. After I became pregnant with twins, she commented that I'll have a "Baby Bubble" and then said, "you'll have a double-bubble." We laughed at the image in our heads of what it would really look like if you actually grew two tummies with twins, three with triplets etc. We decided it would look scary! But then you wouldn't have to tell everyone you are having mulitples, they could just count the number of "bubbles". yikes, I know. Anyway, luckily I only have one "bubble" but still two babies are sure making it a big one. I'm only 25 weeks in this picture and from here on out I'm not going to stop growing. I also have a "bare belly" picture that actually makes it look bigger. I still can't decide if I want to bare it all online or not. You're all in for a real treat by 36 weeks!!
The real reason I titled this "Double Bubble" is because that is what one of my co-workers calls me. After I became pregnant with twins, she commented that I'll have a "Baby Bubble" and then said, "you'll have a double-bubble." We laughed at the image in our heads of what it would really look like if you actually grew two tummies with twins, three with triplets etc. We decided it would look scary! But then you wouldn't have to tell everyone you are having mulitples, they could just count the number of "bubbles". yikes, I know. Anyway, luckily I only have one "bubble" but still two babies are sure making it a big one. I'm only 25 weeks in this picture and from here on out I'm not going to stop growing. I also have a "bare belly" picture that actually makes it look bigger. I still can't decide if I want to bare it all online or not. You're all in for a real treat by 36 weeks!!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
SANTA CAME EARLY
We got an early Christmas present this year! On Tuesday we went for in our Ultrasound and found out we are having......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................TWO BABIES!! Oh wait, we knew that part. One is a BOY and the other.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................is a GIRL!! Wahoo!! We couldn't be more excited!
Earlier this year, before the Dr's and the shots, the surgeries, the prayers, and the endless driving to Utah I had a dream about twins. In the dream the kiddos were about 1 or 2 and we were sitting in the Dr. office. The girl, in my dream, looks just like Tyler, dark hair and green eyes. The boy is behind the Dr. who has his back turned to me. I keep saying, "Dr., please let me see him." Finally he turns around and the boy is blond, like me...one problem though, he has 3 eyes. Hmmm. maybe that dream wasn't so fantastic. Tyler said "all boys have a third eye, just not on their forehead"....funny Ty! Despite the malformation, I still felt very strongly about a boy and a girl through all of this. Tyler also had a dream about a boy and a girl. Then over the weekend I had another dream about a girl who was about 7 months but was talking, poking my stomach saying "mom, make him come out!!" Then, all the sudden, he was out and was also 7 months old. He didn't look anything like me this time and luckily had just 2 eyes this time, then the dream was over. I need to go back and read my psychology textbook on dream interpretation, yikes.
Anywho...They are positioned opposite than what I was thinking, Baby A is the Girl and Baby B is the Boy. The boy has been way more active than the girl though, maybe he'll be a soccer player!. The ultrasound tech says he has big feet - not my son!! Would have to take after Tyler on that one. He is positioned feet down, kicking the Girl in the head most the time. The ultrasound showed her pushing his feet away a couple times. Amazing!! When the tech was trying to get a picture and measurement of her head, you could see two little feet in the background. Nice one!
My stomach is growing too! The Dr. says, "you just wait, it's going to get alot worse!!" I'm ok with anything I personally have to endure through this (heartburn, kicked ribs, stretch marks, I just want what is best for these little munchkins. If you can't tell.... we are SUPER excited and have started shopping for 2 of everything...one pink....one blue!
Earlier this year, before the Dr's and the shots, the surgeries, the prayers, and the endless driving to Utah I had a dream about twins. In the dream the kiddos were about 1 or 2 and we were sitting in the Dr. office. The girl, in my dream, looks just like Tyler, dark hair and green eyes. The boy is behind the Dr. who has his back turned to me. I keep saying, "Dr., please let me see him." Finally he turns around and the boy is blond, like me...one problem though, he has 3 eyes. Hmmm. maybe that dream wasn't so fantastic. Tyler said "all boys have a third eye, just not on their forehead"....funny Ty! Despite the malformation, I still felt very strongly about a boy and a girl through all of this. Tyler also had a dream about a boy and a girl. Then over the weekend I had another dream about a girl who was about 7 months but was talking, poking my stomach saying "mom, make him come out!!" Then, all the sudden, he was out and was also 7 months old. He didn't look anything like me this time and luckily had just 2 eyes this time, then the dream was over. I need to go back and read my psychology textbook on dream interpretation, yikes.
Anywho...They are positioned opposite than what I was thinking, Baby A is the Girl and Baby B is the Boy. The boy has been way more active than the girl though, maybe he'll be a soccer player!. The ultrasound tech says he has big feet - not my son!! Would have to take after Tyler on that one. He is positioned feet down, kicking the Girl in the head most the time. The ultrasound showed her pushing his feet away a couple times. Amazing!! When the tech was trying to get a picture and measurement of her head, you could see two little feet in the background. Nice one!
My stomach is growing too! The Dr. says, "you just wait, it's going to get alot worse!!" I'm ok with anything I personally have to endure through this (heartburn, kicked ribs, stretch marks, I just want what is best for these little munchkins. If you can't tell.... we are SUPER excited and have started shopping for 2 of everything...one pink....one blue!
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