BOYS ARE HERE! Just a little late :)

WOW!

I haven't updated this blog in MONTHS!

Wonder why? Well the boys are here!!!! Here I was at 36 weeks getting my NST and 2 days later they made their entrance into the world!!!

Saturday morning- January 26th I woke up, had some toast and eggs and noticed something strange... I wasn't sure if it was a hormone fluid or what. I figured I'd call the doctor and ask what they thought. Based on what I saw on the net it was for sure labor about to happen.  I was due to go to the doc about 10am, but at this point it was 8- they said for me to come in right away.

In I went for more NST, Ultrasounds, and a full exam! All calm- the doctor then brought me into his office and said 'Okay today is the day.'  Take your time, drive over to the hospital and get prepped for your C section. Stop Eating, Stop Drinking.  We will meet you there in about an hour.

I got to the hospital and the nurses told me I was 5 cm dilated and now I could feel contractions. I was given pain meds as I had to wait on 2 emergency C sections- then it was my turn to go.

I'd say the worst part was getting the Spinal in my back. I mean how does one this big bend forward so they can get my numb with that needle?!?! haha!!!

Brett Ryan was born at 2:02PM and Brock Caden at 2:03- Brett 5lbs 15oz & Brock 6lbs 6 oz both 18.5 in!

Healing was quite a journey!!! The boys stayed in the NICU for a bit to learn how to eat and gain some weight.

Today they are home with me and 4 months old already! Can you believe how fast that went?!??!

I'll try to update more :)

In the meantime I'm working on my FITNESS! haha Must get my pre-baby body BACK!
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The END is NEAR!

Hey Everyone!!!

Today is 35W3D so we are on the road to 36weeks which is HUGE for a twin pregnancy!

They are both 5.5 lbs and doing great! I found that Brett- baby B who is Breech is basically sitting in between my legs!!! My stomach is hanging so low... all I can say is YUCK to the clean up on that stretchy skin!

They have been doing great in their biophysical's moving really well and scoring 8/8.

A biophysical is testing the fluid they are in- making sure there is plenty (no wonder they're so heavy!!!) and the umbilical cord as well as checking heart rate. It tests that they're moving well while baking.

Unfortunately my blood pressure has raised as of this past week, and it was expected to happen so what that means is the END IS NEAR!

I ended up getting mild toxemia and pre-eclampsia which is totally normal for twin pregnancies at the end. It's being monitored - in other words I now go to the doc EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!

In fact I was at the hospital this morning because their office is closed on Sundays! It was a long morning but they got the doctor to schedule my C section and get all my pre-op work set up!

I learned everything there is to about the C section so I'm very ready to meet the boys now :)

The original scheduled date was Feb 7 but now is January 31st! I will be 37 weeks! As long as my BP stays stable then the twins will stay baking until then! This is to avoid them going into the NICU. 

Of course you never know until the twins are born but the longer they bake in me the better chances I have of taking them home with me :) 

The Nursery is just about done. I'm finishing up a couple last minute things and can always add more later! My hospital bag is packed, the twins bag is packed, the cameras are ready and I think the whole world is excited to meet them !

Here's to a healthy and safe delivery and sanity as we bring them home :) 

34 week update

Here we are 34 weeks are still going STRONG!

Do I dare show you what I look like?! I'm not a fan of how I've turned out as a pregnant lady. Although I am carrying multiples... I miss my body, energy, and fast paced self.

Good news is as a fitness coach- I'll have it back :)  Check my site out---> www.lyndsiweise.com

I took this at my docs office today. Holy Mother I am HUGE!

The boys are just under 6lbs right now and growing strong. They must be enjoying their time because all my contractions and everything concerning has stopped. So now it's just getting to 37-38 weeks.

At this point though- I am safe to have them if they decide to come early.

Check out what they are up to!

Brock has a mind of his own- here he's looking at us...

It's much clearer on the actual screen at the ultrasound but you can kinda see here.

Here they are still having Italian conversations- if I had to guess they are plotting their escape !

So that's about all that's happening right now. 

The nursery is pretty much set! I'm working on pictures to show.

Here is one of the back wall- the changing table and my feeding chair, the bouncer seats they'll be fed in since I can hold both. We are looking forward to their arrival :)

Christmas Time

So Christmas wasn't how I planned. I wanted to decorate the new house and bake and shop and enjoy this holiday time BUT the twins had other plans which put me onto 'couch potato' activity- in other words REST!

So it's been really different but the twins are doing awesome!!!

Here is a picture- we are both Italian so you can imagine how Italians have hand gesture conversations right? Well the twins are both looking at each other here and their hands are flying in the air- just like an italian conversation... this has to be the cutest picture ever!!!!

This makes monitoring a pain though- because they're on top of each other so it's hard to get good heart beats and averages.

 It has been fun getting all these packages though! Check out this adorable onesie set we got from one of the coaches on my team- Nicole

I'm going to have to bring these to the hospital for their first pictures :) 

This is sooooo true! hahaha!!!

I'm feeling pretty good these days and hanging in there till the end.

Currently C Section is scheduled for Feb 7th but we will see if they decide to come earlier!

The nursery is just about set- I will post pictures soon!

You can add me on FB for more updates- fb.com/lyndsi.weise if you'd like!

xoxo ~lyndsi

30 weeks! THE SAFE ZONE!

Hey Everyone!

It's been a while since I've posted a blog! I've been on 'couch potato' rest. Which basically means I can go to the docs office, the hospital or stay home and rest! It's quite a challenge since it's the holidays and my birthday is tomorrow.

I wouldn't say it's depressing- but I did look forward to Christmas Shopping, decorating, baking and enjoying the weekends with family and friends.

So that being said- this girl is ready for January! Never in my life have I ever said that!!! The good news is I have hit 30 weeks!!!! YAH!!!!!!!! Safe zone!!!!

I was back in the hospital last week for contractions yet again. They were killer too. I could actually feel them this time. 2-3 min apart. So I stayed overnight. No signs of labor though. We think it was linked to a low amount of water and the twins being super active.

They are extremely active!! Very difficult to get their heart rates monitored for a good 20-30 minutes. They literally run from the doppler!!  Might be anything like their dad? Eeek! He would run from the needle for his shots! So- this should be quite an experience when they get here!

Today was an ultrasound appointment- they are doing great! Both are sitting breech- so I am currently in position to have a C Section. The odds of them being able to flip at this time are very low- but lord only knows! If all goes well the doc would like to do a C section Feb 7. That is still far away!!

My gut says mid-end January though! We shall see :)

Baby A
31 weeks 1 day
3 lbs 12 oz

Baby B
31 weeks 5 day
4lbs 3 oz

As you can see they are getting BIG!!!! They have lots of fun parties in my belly. Getting around the house is quite the task now. I do look forward to the next chapter- bringing them here safely and healthy and getting my body back!!!

In the meantime though Melissa my cousin has been organizing the nursery for me as I sit and just watch from the recliner. It's almost ready for them too which is exciting.

Here is a couple pictures from Hal's work hanging up their names.  Next post I'll show how the nursery has come along!

I'm very blessed to be able to work from home especially in this situation now! On that note- Back to work I go!

XOXO

Random Pregnant Thoughts

Random thought... I'm at 6.5 month.... so bare with the thought. Sure it's uncomfortable and has it's moments but having twins- on the pregnant side isn't so bad!

There are things I'd prefer not to deal with but overall it's gone fairly quick and hasn't been bad.

Negatives:

• LOTS of fluid and swelling in your feet as well as legs. 
• Bigger Stomach Sooner- harder to sleep, get up from sitting down, and move into different positions.
• Hemorrhoids ... they're kind of a come & go thing and not too bad- just super annoying
• Morning Sickness- but that comes with single pregnancy too!
• Extra Rest- Not being able to workout or even take a walk! That's frustrating as a fitness coach- but again it's possible with singleton pregnancies.
• Tons of doc visits- but the positive is that you DO get to see your babies ALLLLLL the time on the u/s which is always nice :)

Other than that- Multiple Pregnancy is not too bad. They do get on nerves and on my diaphragm making it hard to digest, breathe, sleep, walk... but honestly I thought it was going to be much worse.

I'm excited to bring them here very soon! Thankful for these holidays to make time FLY!!!

xoxo

Lyndsi
www.lyndsiweise.com

               

THIRD TRIMESTER!!!!!

I'm sorry I've been behind on posts! It has been one crazy start to the 3rd trimester!

I'm not sure if it's 27 or 28 wks- but either way I'm halfway to 28 so lets call it the 3rd tri!

Updates-

Baby A is sitting transverse on my diaphragm which makes for lovely breathing! He gained a full pound in 2 wks! Hello Big Little Boy! He is now 2lbs 12 oz and measuring at 28w5D!

Baby B is head down and is 2lbs 8 oz measuring at 27w and 6D!

Both are doing great- heart rates both from 141-150

Of course me on the other hand... I got hit with lots of contractions which I could not even feel! But it sent me to the birth center and I got to stay overnight... I actually say that with sarcasm because it is not fun to be in the hospital.  The good news is that I'm not really a candidate for pre-labor based on tests and the contractions decided to stop on their own after I pounded 2 gallons of water within a couple hours.

It's hard to always ask for help but it's what I have to do for now.

I got to go home on Thanksgiving in the afternoon and was told all I can do is basically rest. Off my feet- I can sit at the desk, on the couch, in my bed, use the bathroom- use the shower... drive to the doc and that is it!  Good timing considering its so COLD out now!

Although I'd love to put up Christmas decorations around the house.

My in laws have been in town this week for the holiday & for my baby shower which was last Sunday.

My baby shower was great! Thank God we did it a bit early! The twins are scheduled to be here by the end of January so time is ticking!

The shower was awesome- lots of friends and family came and it was all sports themed. We are most definitely ready for the twins arrival ;)   I should have pictures from the shower soon!!!

They have helped me work on the nursery since I'm pretty much down for the count. The twins Auntie Mimi has been the decal queen for us! She's put up great decals! Their laundry is getting ready- its washed and put away. Lots of sleepers and TONS of diapers!!!  We got diaper cakes as center pieces!
We probably have over 1000 diapers which will last us maybe.... 6 wks!

I hear we will go through 200 diapers a week with these guys! So coupons, gift cards etc all will be great!

Here are some nursery pictures... more pictures to come soon!

The lion is hard to see but he's again the tree that the leaves and monkeys are on :)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone ! Time for Christmas!!!!

xoxo

Lyndsi

www.lyndsiweise.com

Pregnancy Thoughts

As I'm nearing the home stretch of this pregnancy. I am watching my legs and ankles puff up.

A twin pregnancy is so different from a regular pregnancy.

I had plans to continue to workout and keep healthy through this experience and my body rejects a lot of healthier options.  So that has been really disappointing but here's the thing... I know how to fix ALL of this once these little guys are here safely and healthy!

You retain a TON of fluid as a twin pregnancy- I've asked about sodium and any other thoughts on why this is happening and the doc said- nope this is normal for multiples. You have 2 babies growing in there!!!

So coming from a past of losing a lot of weight and fighting really hard to get healthy- then fighting really hard to get pregnant... being here today is great!

It was number 1 priority to have a family after I got married. And life had it's own obstacles for me to overcome when it came to that.  Poor Hal- thought it'd be easy! haha.  Well and honestly so did I!

So I'm struggling to love this pregnant body of mine after all the work I've put into this body- but I know it's protecting the little boys and I know how to bring it back later :)

That being said to my readers who are struggling in this area- babies come first- do not stress about your situation as a pregnant lady. Exercise is great if you can do it. Which most can.

I am on rest, so it's very different! But otherwise walking and exercising is just fine!

Embrace this time because it wont last forever.

I'm even having maternity photos taken next weekend to look back on!

I am looking forward to the twins arrival and getting to know them :)

Just a little info I wanted to share as a fitness coach who fought her way to have a family and next up fight my way back to my healthy self :)

xoxo!

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25 Week Update!

Today I went to see the twins and get their measurements. The doctor is happy with everything! Progress is going well. The twins are growing right on point. It's exciting as we get towards the end!

Baby A is now 1 lb and 14 oz 25 W 3 D and HR is 147

Baby B is now 1 lb and 14 oz 25 W 6 D and HR is 150

They love to give me pictures of the little guys :) It's fun!
They posed well today right?!

Lots of movement is going on now. They're kicking a lot more and I can feel it.

Hal finally got to feel a kick too! You can even see them kicking! Sleeping has become really uncomfortable. I'm not sure what my plan is to make that better. Right now it's just A LOT of pillows!
Perhaps I move to a recliner soon.

The doctor said he wont let me go past 37 wks which is January 31st so I can expect to meet the twins very soon! That is 12 weeks from now if I go that far!

The twins are actually kicking as I type this out!

The nursery furniture is starting to arrive- check it out

Of course Bailey thinks he belongs in the chair! This is the most comfortable chair! it swivel's, glides, & reclines. It'll be great to use :)

I wanted to put the twins cribs next to each other but the room isn't working out that way and when I do think about them getting older... I think double trouble... which putting them across from each other might just be the smart move :)

There is one dresser- we did order 2 so they will have dressers when they are older for each of them :)  And you can see the two cribs across from each other.  There is a lot more work to be done but this is a start!

Pretty excited for my baby shower coming up on the 18th and of course the holidays to follow.

More to come with these guys soon!

Also- looking for health and fitness tips?! find me over at www.lyndsiweise.com and motivation at facebook.com/lyndsi.weise

xoxo

24 Weeks

Are you bored with all my ultrasound pictures yet?! ha!!

I never knew I'd get to see these guys SO MUCH! I am now up to 3 visits a WEEK! This is what happens when you have multiples :)

I went out for a steak dinner last night and the boys were throwing a party in my belly. I take it they love their meat! They are Weise Boys after all.

Doctor warned me that a C section was looking bright in my future with these guys so I'll take it. I think the biggest part is the pain of healing. I'm not really freaked out by the actual surgery.

So here I am at 24 weeks in an Ulta haha

The twins have God Parents now! YAY! It's crazy to think how fast time is going. Then I go to sleep at night and get super uncomfortable and realize... oh we have a long way to go! ha!! But really we're in the home stretch! Doc is hoping to hold out to 37 wks which is the Super Bowl.

We did a little more work on the Nursery... decals starting to go up! Monkeys, leaves... bring on the zoo theme!

Isn't the Giraffe adorbs?!??! I love him! He's on the brown wall and will be near the changing table!

And the BIG BIG addition!!!! THE BOYS HAVE NAMES :) 

The Boys names are Brett Ryan & Brock Caden! It was quite an adventure trying to decide. We had many we loved and many we hated. We went back and forth and finally came to 5 names we liked that ended the issues. Put them together as First and Middle names and they go great with Weise :) 

We are SO excited for them to arrive!!! Just about 3 months to go!

More pictures to come with the nursery progress and of course the upcoming baby shower!!

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23 weeks and counting!

For most pregnant ladies 23 weeks is a great time, feeling good, not too far along, getting things done.

Then there is me :)  I am not sure if I'm not too far along.. or if perhaps a little over 2 mos from now these guys are going to make their entrance! As you know twins come early and the doctor says about 15 more weeks or so... but other twin moms tell me more like 12 weeks left!  Which is about 90 days.

HELLO TIME FLYING!!!!  Not complaining though- I do look forward to meeting them!

They FINALLY have names!!! WOo hoo!!! Are we sharing?! Not sure yet! But we are excited about their names and their upcoming arrival of course!

With that being said my contractions have slowed down/stopped. It depends on the day, but most days they're stopped. I go to the doctor twice a week and get monitored as well as get an ultrasound to check on everything. I think this is a multiple special thing because most only get a couple ultrasounds.
I have a TON of pictures, but wont overload you with them all!

We have started on their nursery so we can be prepared if they decide to arrive earlier than planned, not that they'd be home to use it but Lord only knows. They look to be extremely healthy little guys :) No complaints here!

The doc told me yesterday 'oh wow those are some healthy big boys!'  They're just under 2lbs right now and measuring at 24wks.

Here is Baby A- he's on my right side and generally hangs out- lots of kicking I feel these days. It's fun to watch them move on the ultrasound and feel the movement at the same time. Happens with the doppler too! You'll hear the movement and feel it at the same time!

We got some action shots- he was opening and closing his mouth, sort of waving hello by lifting his hand up and down, and of course kicking away!

Twin B- always loves to look at you- we did not get a shot this time of him looking over but he kept moving his head back and forth looking at us then looking back up. This guy is a riot! You can never find his heartbeat- he's always either on my chest making breathing and digestion difficult or he's buried deep down.

When we left them yesterday they were both in a bunk bed style laying transverse rather than head down or breech!

I'm not even gonna lie to you when I say I play 'find the babies' in these pictures... here they BOTH are. I'm still studying it trying to figure out exactly what is happening. I can say one is looking at us, the other is there too. Not sure what he's doing though!

Pretty cool to see how close they are right?!?!

They're buddies already! Check out how close they hang out with each other :) And they have space still so this is not necessary!  But space time is limited as they grow :)

I could go on and on with all the pictures i have. But lets talk about the Nursery!

So we decided to go with a Zoo/Jungle theme while they're babies and sports can come later when they understand teams and chose their team of choice :)

So we painted the nursery a blue and brown.... here are some shots...

The blue is very bright because I'm all about the bright colors and I'm color blind! I think it'll do great for them :)  The brown is a chocolate brown and we painted around the window so it wouldn't shrink down the room much at all!

Here is the decals I ordered that I'm going to start working on...  I think they will compliment the colors great :)

Their cribs will be here next weekend along with dressers so everything is coming together and that is good because time is ticking!

Our goal is to be settled, relaxed, and ready before Christmas! Just in case anything happens early, or I get hit with bed rest.

Our move has gone really well too. Hal has done just about everything you can think of. TONS of work to get the house settled while I've been on what the docs call a 'couch potato' rest. I can do a couple things a day and then I have to go back to resting. Thank God I work from home right?!

I am super thankful for my job, it has provided us with a LOT and allowed me to be home without a worry!!!

The baby shower is coming up in a couple weeks and gifts have started to pile in. Their mattresses are here, their bouncer seats, and one of the most important pieces their car seats! I picked a red/gray/black- whatcha guys think?!!?

Bailey loves them as you can see :)  He's excited for what is happening! He loves to lay on my stomach and listen to them. He is my little body guard! Always sitting right by me, very protective yet still super friendly to people! He's going to be an awesome big furry brother!

Lots of boys in my house! I'm the only girl! Should be a lot of fun!

That's about all for now!  I'll update more as time continues to fly! It's just about November already! CRAZY! Looking forward to the holidays this year!!

22 Weeks!

This is Baby A, he is the chill baby per my nurses. You can always find his heartbeat and he seems to always be in the same area. He's over 1lb now! I got for more measurements next week! I'll be curious to see how big he's gotten since then.

This is Baby B, he is staring directly at us! He's got one hand kinda up by his head, almost as if he is waving at you! He's basically turned looking at us, or kinda on his back looking towards us. Either way he's looking at us! Now this guy- he likes to move from top of my bump to bottom. Up and down, and his heartbeat is always the hardest to find.

Wonder if this reflects their little personalities already?!?!?

We've started to design out their nursery. I'm shopping decals and a couple cute phrases to hang up.
We're painting it this weekend so we can start to set up. The furniture should be here next week with a couple pieces on back order- not due till Feb!!! So hopefully they come a bit earlier.

So hard to pinpoint timing with twins. The docs want them to come at 37 wks, which is basically the SuperBowl week, or week leading up to SuperBowl. They're technically due Feb 22. I've also heard they come as early as 30-32 wks! That is December!!!  So if I had to have it MY WAY- I'd hope for a late January due date. That's about 35-36 wks and I think is great timing.

It's coming up quickly, and will probably move quicker as the holidays approach.

My baby shower is coming up in November. I have no idea all of what is going on with it, other than it'll be sports themed since there are 2 boys on the way!

Here's the invite- cute isn't it?  

I couldn't even tell you how big my stomach is now. I imagine I measure about 4 wks ahead in size. At least that's what I'm understanding. And as I type this, the twins are kicking me. It's like my stomach is a fish tank!

I've had some contractions, super light, but enough that I get monitored A LOT! This week I was in the doctors office twice and next week I go in twice! I'm on extra rest and medicine. The doctor wants to keep them cookin' for 16 more weeks! Whew! I will have to get a bump picture update soon! It's getting big.

Getting out of bed, or rolling over in bed to sleep on a side is quite the task now. I use a ton of pillows and am SO ready for a recliner!!!

I'm excited for their arrival! Hal and I have been discussing names and of course designing the nursery is a blast!

SIDENOTE: if you're a buy buy baby shopper take note you need one coupon PER item you buy in that store! Something I learned this week. You can use Bed Bath and Beyond coupons but they require 1 coupon per item. Good info to know up front esp when you're having twins!

That's all for now!

20 weeks!

YAY! It's 20 weeks!

Sleeping has become quite a task. I'm laying over a ton of pillows, tossing and turning, and learning to sleep on my side. My little guard sleeps right next to me all the time, he has to hear the twins heartbeats! Making it difficult to turn, and lay on my body pillow!

Other than that things are good. I'm feeling good, high energy for now. I REALLY want to unpack and get things set up in the new house... BUT I know better than to get super busy!

Our move was good, we are loving the new house! We're looking forward to prepping the house for the twins arrival. First thing we did was set up an organized cube/wood bin. It has 8 large cubes with containers to hold toys and other items that will help keep our family room organized!

I'm looking forward to painting the nursery with Hal and setting up the furniture soon!

I did experience some pain that I found out were contractions. Light ones, the doctor did not seem to be too concerned but to take precaution he did give me a prescription to help stop them and prevent pre-labor!  And of course LOTS of rest and fluids as well!

So I'll be going to the doctor twice this week to be double checked that everything is going well.

The twins are sitting bunk bed style right now in me, or laying parallel if that visually makes sense. One is on top, and the other on the bottom rather than one of each side facing up.  They really get around!! I can feel lots of movement from them. Should get interesting as they continue to grow :)

No news on names yet! Still reading names and figuring out what we want to call them!

I should have updated ultrasound pictures this coming week! Will post then!

For now here I am in the midst of 20 wks standing outside my new house! The twins are measuring about 22 wks, ahead in size which is completely normal for multiples :)  Big boys!

Twin Halfway mark!

I'm about 18.5 weeks, and in the world of twin pregnancy 36 wk is full term ! Therefore in my opinion, I'm halfway through!

This week we FINALLY got our HOUSE!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!

Check it out!

It's a nice big old blue house! We both saw it and instantly LOVED it! Signed the papers the same day!

It's been a BLUE kinda year for me.  2 Boys, a Blue Durango, and a big blue house!

This house has a sweet patio in the back, rod iron style fence perfect for Bailey! It also has 2 large yards on the side of the house :)

I'll post more pics once we're settled inside!  We move later this week!

Last Sunday our friend Niki took me to register. Whew. What an adventure. There is so much detail that goes into registry. It's overload, but if you take it little by little it'll be okay. We got all the small items nailed down. If you have a friend who can help you... take advantage!! It's very helpful!

I went to another twin consignment sale Friday night- My mom was on the hunt for a stroller. We happen to hit one of the more popular strollers which was a great deal for her. She picked up a couple bouncer chairs and I grabbed a couple space save high chairs for my mother in law along with a pack n play!

Space savers sit on one of your kitchen chairs (2 in my case!) and they basically are sitting at the table with you. They are great! They grow to toddler size in them :)
If you're struggling with money, these resales are great, the items are not worn out, most barely used since they're needed for such a short amount of time.

Here is my 18 wk pic!  Next ultrasound is up this week! I'll be in touch :)

17 WEEKS What am I having?!

I had a lot of fun this week!  First though, I did experience some crazy groin pain.
I figured it was a stretching thing but called the doc anyway.

They decided to bring my in for an emergency ultrasound, about 2 days before my scheduled appt.

So freaking out- I went and Hal met me there. I was freaking out/excited/nervous etc because I could maybe see if they were boys or girls, but was also facing whatever this pain might be.

I had no signs or concerns so I felt it was stretching, but hey when the doc calls you in- YOU GO!

We got into ultrasound and the twins were flipping all over the place, breech to head down to breech to head down. Then mooning us, kicking, wiggling their arms, and kept turning to the right so we could not see.

Now twin ultrasounds take about an hour, all the measurements, plus the heart rates, and of course the gender :)

Everytime the tech tried to catch the gender, they'd flip around, or moon her with legs shut!

It was annoying and funny all at once.

She said 'i hope you are ready for this energy!'

Finally after a good hour of back and forth- they showed their stuff and both are BOYS!

I went in for my regularly scheduled appointment on Thursday and we did confirm both being boys!

Pretty exciting!!!  Little athletes on the way!

Now to work on names! Although I feel I wont really know until I see their face.

It was an awesome week.

I'm growing, and right on point- they're about a week or 2 ahead in size and 8 oz in weight each! According to my little email I get every week they should be about 4-5 oz, so I'd say a little large is good for twins! They are doing really well.

I'll probably say this a million times, but I am looking forward to their arrival :)

Bailey- I think is too :)

Here is how we told everyone after I teased my FB asking everyone to predict first :) I wanted to play the game! It was fun!  As you can see Baby B is showing off very well, his little hand is up by his chin... Baby A.. well he's mooning us :)

Twin Shopping

I went to a twin consignment sale on Friday night with Hal. We went in with no expectations since I am only in week 16 and have a ways to go as well as a shower ahead.

But we thought lets see what we can find and if anything would be beneficial we can keep off the registry or even better for the parents homes!

Sure enough we found the main thing we wanted which was the Double Snap N Go Stroller.

This piece is designed to last a good 3-4 months and then you move onto a regular stroller.

I need both so I figured I could get at least one at the consignment sale.

It actually was a great move on our part, although super crazy, long lines, and tons of people.

I honestly had no clue so many people had twins out there!!

We left with 2 highchairs, 1 pack n play, 2 play mat gyms, the double snap n go stroller and 2 small swing/bouncer chairs... all for under $200!

Most of this stuff will be at my moms house, but the nice thing about this is I can go back and resell items or get more items!

They do 2 large sales a year and these moms are serious! They show up with their big baskets ready to shop!

I was so unprepared, so I stuck with the big stuff and actually got to go into the express line and check out fast!

I think Hal was on overload listening to all the twin moms chat and discuss their lives and the items and the need for double! But it was super cool to meet new people!

Now this week- week 17... we go to find out what we have :)   I'm not holding my breath though, just in case they dont cooperate!

                                        One of the twin highchairs for my parents house!

                                                   
High Chairs, play mats, swing/bouncy chairs, pack n play, Double Snap n Go... takes up the whole Durango!

16 weeks

I just got back from Arizona and had a decent traveling experience other than being padded down by security.

Must be something about pregnant ladies? It happened in Chicago & AZ! GRRRRRR

That being said I did get a pre-board for both flights, and was able to have a lot of space... able to stand up as much as needed and keep from getting sick!

I did for a while there think I'd burn those poor babies with as HOT as AZ gets! Seriously Hal thought I was crazy. Probably a pregnant thing!

Now I am officially home in Chicago until the twins are born!

I got a doppler which is fun to find their heartbeats and listen.

Baby A on the right seems to pop up right away, and then finding Baby B... well he/she is HIDING!!!

I'm pretty big at this point, definitely into maternity clothes, and had a great check up at the doc last week.

I'm looking forward to next weeks ultrasound- those are the best!

Sickness is much less, but not completely gone and energy has come back which is nice.

Although I'm still very cautious with twins, trying to avoid bedrest if I can. So limiting activity and resting as much as I can now!

Twins are full term at 36wks so... almost halfway there!

We are starting to look at names and picking out registry items :)

I'm praying for 2 healthy babies with safe delivery arrival to come soon!

I did read they're about 4 inch in size now and 2.5 oz in weight!  I gained 4lbs this month, which is right on track for the pregnancy!

Now that I can cook again and deal more in the kitchen I'm ready for healthier foods. Whew that 1st trimester was ROUGH!

14 weeks!

Happy 14weeks!

Well to me and the twins anyway :)

I'm officially in 2nd trimester! WOOT WOOT!

I'm feeling a bit better. Still got medicine in case I get sick. Still taking naps.

The bump has set in too! It's not too big, but it's enough for me to not fit in other clothes anymore.

Currently I'm working with 4 dresses. Perhaps I need to shop?

I got a little doppler to hear their heartbeats when I want. Little did I know they are SOOOO deep and hard to get to!  I've heard one here and there. I think they move around too much. I think I can hear it maybe 10 seconds and then off they go.

I'm starting to have a little tailbone pain when I sit too long... perhaps where the are at right now is affecting my tailbone? I'm not sure yet.

But I'll be into the doc on Monday for a check up to see whats going on with them.

No ultrasound- that's coming up in a couple weeks! We get to see what they are :)

Yep, that's right- we plan to find out!

I managed to start registration. I got the cribs, and dressers picked out. The Carseats and Stroller (S)

YAH I need 2!  The 1st couple months I'll need a frame piece to help me with carrying 2 car seats so the Double Snap N Go has to go on the list! However I am trying to do some consignment shopping for it, so I can get it used.  I seriously will be done with it within 2-4 months!

After Strollers, CarSeats, and Cribs I needed a nap.  I'll go back to work on more later. Niki is going to help me figure a lot out. THANK GOD! Buy Buy Baby is one overwhelming place!

We're heading out to Arizona next week for a week! Should be nice. I'm looking forward to the change of pace. The 1st trimester was very groundhog day style for me.  Wake up, sick, tired, fight the sick, not wanna eat, but eat, eating crap because healthy food makes me gag, so did the crap though!!! Then going back to sleep. AHHHH the joys of the 1st trimester!  Seriously though, I started to feel guilty because I want to have the littles here so bad and this is part of the process!

Now I'm embracing 2nd trimester, starting to enjoy everything, getting excited for the upcoming months!  I love Fall, and the holidays are always great!!!

We're expected to be moved into our new home by November!  Thank God because I imagine with twins I might start nesting early on!!  Lord knows they're going to arrive early on!

Here's a picture of me- 14 wks right before I got my hair done! AHHH to be human again! Fresh Color, Fresh Cut! I feel MUCH better!!!

More updates to come on the Weise Twins growth soon!

11.5 Weeks

I dont want to say the first trimester has been a blur.... but... i can't lie. It kinda has.

I get sick fairly often. If it's not hugging the toilet then it's sitting in my chest and I'm fighting it to stay down.  Sorry for the details but that is how I feel like 24/7.

When I could not keep water down anymore I got my hands on zolfran the med that is amazing!!!
It like instantly cures your sickness!

When you're sick- you dont take down water or food and well we need to hydrate especially in this summer heat.

Chicago has been god awful this year for weather. According to the news it has been the worst summer in 5 years. I've never so badly ever wanted fall here so fast!  I CANNOT WAIT!

Chili, Pumpkins goods, Cornbread, Soup!  YUM YUM!

I'd say my main craving at this time is Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I hit up Panera A LOT!
Sometimes I add in a salad with it. But Soup has been amazing for me! Yes that's right HOT soup in July!!!

So we've seen the babies a couple times now.  This past week was great- they were sitting breech and putting on a show for us! Baby B was a lot more active than Baby A- so naturally Baby B takes after me right?!?! hehe!

Their heartrates are at 156 & 160 and they're size was 11w2d and 11w3d. Which was a couple days ahead- no complaints there! Bigger is better :)

I've been told I'll delivery early- I'll be interested to see if that happens. I was also told my delivering/labor options.  My gut says I'll end up with a C but perhaps natural will happen. Depends on how they are faced!

It's cool- everything has been great news!  We finally told everyone and with social media being the way to get news- sooner than your own channel 5- Facebook Official and the word is out!

I'm grateful to have a stay at home job- although I've struggled the past couple weeks because of my exhaustion and sickness. It's nice to have that luxury so I can work when I need to and when I dont need to.

I'm not sure what my plan is once they arrive. It'll be a busy time is all I know. I dont want to pressure myself to get work done, but I also have goals I'd like to meet!  I'm sure I'll find a balance with time. Thank God I can work from my cell phone :)

Our house looks to be selling now- looks like we have a couple more weeks until we have to move. Our next house isn't ready yet- so we are looking at moving downtown with MK for a little while until our house is ready.  I believe in November.  I'd just like to be settled before they arrive!! It could be super early or later on...  of course I've heard a million stories- 28wks, 30 wks, 34 wks, 36 wks, 38 wks.... that basically puts me on Dec 2012- Jan or Feb 2013!

I'm just taking it one day at a time and praying for the best- 2 healthy-safely delivered babies on the right date!

I'll leave you with some pictures from the last ultrasound!

2nd Ultrasound back to regular doctor

The nausea is pretty rough. I think I will survive but it's hard.

I'm not into healthy food, which I really need for these guys. So I'm frustrated with that.
Hal made me a bunch of turkey burgers and taco meat to help keep healthy. But whew my body is not interested in any veggies at all. In fact I gag thinking about it. So hopefully the 2nd trimester will be better.

If anything, I know how to get the weight off after :)  Here I thought I could control this and would eat super healthy while pregnant when my time finally came, but I can't even look in my fridge without gagging. I can't make food... I do what I have to, but ugh!   Smells are rough too.

Sometimes it's easier to just sleep ;)

I went back to my doc who kept congratulating us- that was cool.

I got to chat with my nurses and while I thought they'd put me on a scale (yikes) they didn't. They just scanned me and checked out the babies heart beats.

They were hiding behind each other, so it was hard to see one of them. Little stinkers.

Finally we saw both-  Baby A- 175
                                   Baby B- 160

And both measured at 7w4d!


Doc told me I didn't have to come back for another 3 weeks. Guess that's great news.

I have no concerns right now- no issues.

I personally have heard tons of horror stories so of course they run in the back of my head, and I started drilling him with questions about my horror stories. He told me to stop listening!

Anything can happen to anyone. It's one of those situations.

I believe this is my time- our time- it's time for the Weise Family. We'll be doubling before we know it!

Doc said- you WILL deliver early. I guess full term for twins is 36 wks, so rather than Feb 22, I'm thinking late January they'll be here.  It's crazy to think that as soon as the holidays grow close, time will fly and the babies will be here.

I'm just happy with 2 healthy, safe delivered babies :)