I still sit here in shock having a hard time beleiving that I am going to have twins sometime in August. My two biggest worries at this point are: 1) I hope I make it until the babies are big enough and healthy enough to come out into the big world. 2) I am able to take care of a very need, but handsome, toddler boy and twin newborn babies.
How far along? 12 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Let's just say I started about 20 lbs. heavier than I started with Mr. P
Maternity Clothes? I did wear a pair of maternity jeans this week, but this was due to pure comfort. I don't really NEED them yet.
Stretch Marks: I didn't get any with Parker so here is to hoping these little munchies don't give me any either.
Sleep: It tends to be one way or another. I sleep great or I don't get any at all.
Best moment this week: Chris and I tried to put three carseats in our car. I think it is going work! Yeah no mini-van for me.
Food Cravings: Really anything Mexican, but that is norm for a non-pregnant me
Gender: I have no clue but I have had some girly dream. Fingers crossed there is at least one in there. I wouldn't be opposed to two. :)
Labor signs: No, that would be a bad thing at this point.
Belly Button in or out? IN
What I miss: Not being tired all the time!
Weekly Wisdom: You have to muddle through this!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wish List Wednesday
I have been following The Foster Family blog for a while now. Her twins girls are so adorable. Little did I know that I would really need her twin advice someday. Every Wednesday she posts "Wish List Wednesday". I thought I would play along for the very first time.
If I could afford any stroller for the twins it would definitely be the City Select by Baby Jogger. I have the City Elite for Parker and love it.
Also, a night nanny for when the twins come. LOL!
What do you wish for?
The NEW NEW Adventures of the Lowe Family
Bad Blogger is back! Although, I think my excuse this time might be legitimate. I once again will promise to be a better blogger. I have looked at some blogs recently that do a once a week update such as "5 on Friday". I think that might be a good goal for me.
The real reason for this blog entry is announce our newest "members of our family". yes you read that right, memberS! Chris and I thought we were ready to add to our family since our little man turned one at the end of December. Well, the day before Parker's birthday we found out that he would be a big brother. After thinking about this, we decided to hold off on our announcement of the baby until after I talked to the doctor and made my first appointment. As excited as we were, we also knew that the first trimester can be risky. With Christmas, a new decade, Parker's birthday, a trip to NJ I thought I had enough on my plate than to add the news of a new baby.
I contacted my doctor and had my first appointment on February 4, when I would be 9 weeks 1 day. I was disappointed that I had to wait that long, but I have done "this" before and I didn't mind waiting. On Thursday, February 4th at 5:30pm I knew our family would be changed forever. After introduction and hellos, the doctor did an ultrasound to check out the baby. To my shock and surprise, there were 2 (TWO), yes 2 (TWO), babies growing in my belly. I was scared, excited, nervous, worried, sad, happy, and probably 1,000 other emotions! To be honest, the thought of twins scared the heck out of me.
On Monday, February 8th, I had to go to Maternal Fetal Medicine because my OB, Dr. J,thought he might have saw a problem with baby B's sac. (That is strange to refer to my babies as A and B) Chris and I headed to Maternal Fetal Medicine on Monday morning at 9:30. We got another ultrasound and confirmed two babies. Our twins are going to be fraternal. We are hoping for a girl and boy. Mommy would be happy with two princesses though, and Daddy would love two more little men to add to his clan. Both of us will be happy with whatever healthy babies we get. My official due date is September 5th, 2010. The doctors all tell me to expect the babies 3 to 4 weeks before their due date, and no later than 38 weeks. Those dates will put us sometime in August.
I promise to keep everyone updates with all of our adventures!
The real reason for this blog entry is announce our newest "members of our family". yes you read that right, memberS! Chris and I thought we were ready to add to our family since our little man turned one at the end of December. Well, the day before Parker's birthday we found out that he would be a big brother. After thinking about this, we decided to hold off on our announcement of the baby until after I talked to the doctor and made my first appointment. As excited as we were, we also knew that the first trimester can be risky. With Christmas, a new decade, Parker's birthday, a trip to NJ I thought I had enough on my plate than to add the news of a new baby.
I contacted my doctor and had my first appointment on February 4, when I would be 9 weeks 1 day. I was disappointed that I had to wait that long, but I have done "this" before and I didn't mind waiting. On Thursday, February 4th at 5:30pm I knew our family would be changed forever. After introduction and hellos, the doctor did an ultrasound to check out the baby. To my shock and surprise, there were 2 (TWO), yes 2 (TWO), babies growing in my belly. I was scared, excited, nervous, worried, sad, happy, and probably 1,000 other emotions! To be honest, the thought of twins scared the heck out of me.
On Monday, February 8th, I had to go to Maternal Fetal Medicine because my OB, Dr. J,thought he might have saw a problem with baby B's sac. (That is strange to refer to my babies as A and B) Chris and I headed to Maternal Fetal Medicine on Monday morning at 9:30. We got another ultrasound and confirmed two babies. Our twins are going to be fraternal. We are hoping for a girl and boy. Mommy would be happy with two princesses though, and Daddy would love two more little men to add to his clan. Both of us will be happy with whatever healthy babies we get. My official due date is September 5th, 2010. The doctors all tell me to expect the babies 3 to 4 weeks before their due date, and no later than 38 weeks. Those dates will put us sometime in August.
I promise to keep everyone updates with all of our adventures!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
A Year in Review
Time to end 2009 and start 2010. One of the great things about ending a year is that our little man will be beginning a new one. I love that his birthday is one New Years Eve. I thought I would do a year in review of his first year.
January - Just Born
February - Hunka' Burnin' Love
March - Smiling for the Camera
April - Celebrating Easter with my Nana
May - Met my G.G. for the first time
June - Started Eating Solids
July - Celebrated Independence Day
August - Spent some time in Kentucky lounging in the pool
September - Went to my first Rays game
October - Picking out Pumpkins
November - Enjoyed my first Thanksgiving dinner
December - Celebrated my first birthday!
January - Just Born
February - Hunka' Burnin' Love
March - Smiling for the Camera
April - Celebrating Easter with my Nana
May - Met my G.G. for the first time
June - Started Eating Solids
July - Celebrated Independence Day
August - Spent some time in Kentucky lounging in the pool
September - Went to my first Rays game
October - Picking out Pumpkins
November - Enjoyed my first Thanksgiving dinner
December - Celebrated my first birthday!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Santa Claus came to town
I think Parker had an excellent first Christmas. He seems really interested in all the toys he got.
We started to celebrate Christmas at the Chrone's house for our annual Christmas Eve celebration. My family has been doing this since we moved to Florida in 1996. Eventually, Chris joined us, and now this year we had Parker. Last year, I was huge and pregnant and definitely over it.
We woke up Christmas morning around 7:30am which was sleeping-in in Parker's book. After a little convincing Daddy to wake up we headed downstairs for present time. With all the presents opened, it was time to get ready for breakfast. Bob-pa, Aunt Dana and her friend Siobhan, Grand-daddy, and Nana all came over for yummy breakfast. Our breakfast included omelets-made-to-order, blueberry muffins, hashbrowns, bacoon, and sausage. Yummy!!
We started to celebrate Christmas at the Chrone's house for our annual Christmas Eve celebration. My family has been doing this since we moved to Florida in 1996. Eventually, Chris joined us, and now this year we had Parker. Last year, I was huge and pregnant and definitely over it.
We woke up Christmas morning around 7:30am which was sleeping-in in Parker's book. After a little convincing Daddy to wake up we headed downstairs for present time. With all the presents opened, it was time to get ready for breakfast. Bob-pa, Aunt Dana and her friend Siobhan, Grand-daddy, and Nana all came over for yummy breakfast. Our breakfast included omelets-made-to-order, blueberry muffins, hashbrowns, bacoon, and sausage. Yummy!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Visit with Mr. S. Claus
I took my little man to see Santa Claus on Friday. We went to go see Santa at Sears Portrait Studio. He was not afraid at all. I can't wait until the pictures come in next week.
Getting ready for Parker's first Christmas..
Planning for a baby's first Christmas is rough. I battle with the fact that he really doesn't understand, but I really want him to have wake up on Christmas morning with toys under the tree. We, well I, decided that we would get get him one big gift and few small things.
The BIG gift will be a Fisher Price Learning Home.
We also got him these beads from IKEA.
He will also get a few books on found on clearance at TJ Maxx. I know it isn't much but he will love anything we get him. I am sure his family will spoil him rotten too!
The BIG gift will be a Fisher Price Learning Home.
We also got him these beads from IKEA.
He will also get a few books on found on clearance at TJ Maxx. I know it isn't much but he will love anything we get him. I am sure his family will spoil him rotten too!
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