Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Things I don't want to forget...
Man, I love these 2 girls! It was rough at first, not having a routine, the constant feeding, and crying. I was running ragged - and I didn't have Luke at home with me. Just when I would get one settled, the other was up and at 'em. I see how these women who have babies and toddlers truly don't ever get to eat and are so thin from running around all day. Constantly. I gained 42 lbs with the twins and lost 45 lbs by my 6 week check up! With Luke I had lost all but 7lbs at my 6 weeks and kept those for almost a year. But I tried to enjoy every second of my 12 weeks home with them, because I knew it would be my last maternity leave. We went on walks on the Monon, through BR, to Sara & Jacob's, and to Butler on nice days. On rainy days did mall walking at Keystone or Target. Got to see lots of friends & family who came over, go out to lunches, hang out, go to the doctor appointments....
Riley has so far been a little more fiesty - but she was Baby A and the mover in the womb. Makes sense. But she is in true big sister form the first to really smile ( 7 weeks) , sleep through the night (8 weeks), and she holds her head up strong. She's also more sturdy and very observant. Her angel kiss is still there but slowly fading.
Vivian is like this sweet little thing- but she's quickly catching up to big sister. She had gained more weight at her 2 month appointment and grew taller! She has the sweetest smile- especially when she wakes up in the morning. But she is also the quickest to turn on you in an instant!! One minute happy as can be, the next minute, not so much. Loves to cuddle and be in the swing.
All in all they are very good babies. Starting to give me good belly laughs. Sweet, smiley, and good sleepers right now! They get swaddled and down to sleep and maybe wake up once, but after a 4 oz bottle they are back to sleep until morning. And people have gotten them the cutest little outfits! Don't know if it's because they are girls or there are 2 of them, it makes you want to shop! And I have learned, everyone has a twin or has twins. No joke. No matter where we would go someone would stop and ask about them and tell me about their twin story. I actually enjoy listening to them. Who knew twins are everywhere?? But now that I think about it...Sara is a twin, Kirsten's dad is a twin...
It's been day and night to how I have handled it...a few weeks ago, it was hard and I wondered how I could ever get anything done? But now, not to toot my own horn, we got through it and we can do it!
Maybe because they aren't my first, but I HAVE to get up and get motivated to get stuff done. I'm already back at the gym sooner, doing more laundry and dishes than I have ever done, constantly doing stuff. Can't wait til the end of the work day and weekends to spend time with them. And if it ever gets too much, I know we have the ability for me to stay home. So that's nice knowing that. But right now we are not just surviving but thriving! They will be 4 months old soon, which is crazy. But it also seems like they have always been here. What double blessings to have in our lives!
Riley has so far been a little more fiesty - but she was Baby A and the mover in the womb. Makes sense. But she is in true big sister form the first to really smile ( 7 weeks) , sleep through the night (8 weeks), and she holds her head up strong. She's also more sturdy and very observant. Her angel kiss is still there but slowly fading.
Vivian is like this sweet little thing- but she's quickly catching up to big sister. She had gained more weight at her 2 month appointment and grew taller! She has the sweetest smile- especially when she wakes up in the morning. But she is also the quickest to turn on you in an instant!! One minute happy as can be, the next minute, not so much. Loves to cuddle and be in the swing.
All in all they are very good babies. Starting to give me good belly laughs. Sweet, smiley, and good sleepers right now! They get swaddled and down to sleep and maybe wake up once, but after a 4 oz bottle they are back to sleep until morning. And people have gotten them the cutest little outfits! Don't know if it's because they are girls or there are 2 of them, it makes you want to shop! And I have learned, everyone has a twin or has twins. No joke. No matter where we would go someone would stop and ask about them and tell me about their twin story. I actually enjoy listening to them. Who knew twins are everywhere?? But now that I think about it...Sara is a twin, Kirsten's dad is a twin...
It's been day and night to how I have handled it...a few weeks ago, it was hard and I wondered how I could ever get anything done? But now, not to toot my own horn, we got through it and we can do it!
Maybe because they aren't my first, but I HAVE to get up and get motivated to get stuff done. I'm already back at the gym sooner, doing more laundry and dishes than I have ever done, constantly doing stuff. Can't wait til the end of the work day and weekends to spend time with them. And if it ever gets too much, I know we have the ability for me to stay home. So that's nice knowing that. But right now we are not just surviving but thriving! They will be 4 months old soon, which is crazy. But it also seems like they have always been here. What double blessings to have in our lives!
Riley in pink bow and Vivian ready to sneeze
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Funny boy!
Luke everyday amazes me with the new words he's using and the funny stories he has to tell. Right now he likes to 'Roar' at people, or hide under the blanket when daddy gets home, play frisbee, blow bubbles, play outside, eat popsicles, run on the Monon.....and just be a good, sweet, cute boy overall!
He's a great singer! We will sing 'Wheels on the Bus' and commercials like 'Save big money at Menard's!' or the DQ 'S'mores song', and a favorite 'Oh, oh, oh, Oh, Riley- Auto parts!' We just got a new CD we listen to in the van and 'John Jacob Jingle Heimerschmit' is another good one. Along with 'Shake my sillies out' and 'Apples and Bananas!'
Over all his favorites are:
Sport: Baseball (as of now!)
Phrase: 'I can't!' (which we do not like because he can do anything!)
Outfit: 'Red, white, & blue shirt, his running shoes ('make me fast')
Song: Wheels on the bus
Game: Hide & seek - but he's not good at hiding- he's usually giggling out of control and jumps out before you can 'find' him.
Chores: doing dishes or laundry with mommmy (hope he keeps that up!)
Collects: coins! At first he loved putting them in his piggy bank, now he just likes to carry them around
Toy: nerf guns or his Thomas the Train puzzles
Still loves his sisters - and will be like 'sister sneeze', 'sister crying', 'please sister don't cry', 'sister hit me'....
All three are going to Pam's, I'm a week back at work after being gone 13 weeks! So far it is working out pretty well. He's a very protective big brother! We go back to the doctor the end of the month for his 30 month check up!! Can't wait to see what a big boy he is!
He's a great singer! We will sing 'Wheels on the Bus' and commercials like 'Save big money at Menard's!' or the DQ 'S'mores song', and a favorite 'Oh, oh, oh, Oh, Riley- Auto parts!' We just got a new CD we listen to in the van and 'John Jacob Jingle Heimerschmit' is another good one. Along with 'Shake my sillies out' and 'Apples and Bananas!'
Over all his favorites are:
Sport: Baseball (as of now!)
Phrase: 'I can't!' (which we do not like because he can do anything!)
Outfit: 'Red, white, & blue shirt, his running shoes ('make me fast')
Song: Wheels on the bus
Game: Hide & seek - but he's not good at hiding- he's usually giggling out of control and jumps out before you can 'find' him.
Chores: doing dishes or laundry with mommmy (hope he keeps that up!)
Collects: coins! At first he loved putting them in his piggy bank, now he just likes to carry them around
Toy: nerf guns or his Thomas the Train puzzles
Still loves his sisters - and will be like 'sister sneeze', 'sister crying', 'please sister don't cry', 'sister hit me'....
All three are going to Pam's, I'm a week back at work after being gone 13 weeks! So far it is working out pretty well. He's a very protective big brother! We go back to the doctor the end of the month for his 30 month check up!! Can't wait to see what a big boy he is!
Luke and Vivian. And Teddy.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
The twins are here!
What double blessings indeed!! I still am in awe that 12 weeks later, I have 2 perfect healthy twins. And they are girls!?! What?? I was shocked.
So Friday March 28th I had my last appointment with Dr. Henderzahs and he was like - ok, see you Monday for your c-section! ' I still had a hard time believing I was going to make it to 38 weeks and the scheduled c-section that had been in the books for weeks! I kinda thought that weekend my water would break because it seemed so strange for it to work out so planned.
That weekend was our last hurrah as the 3 of us. Plus I had taken the week off before b/c Pam was on vacation, so Luke & I had our last just mommy & Luke time before the twins got here. Not that I could do alot, but it was nice to be home with him and prepare. We went out for dinner that Saturday night but Sunday noticed Luke had pink eye so we had to go to the dr. So our plan of taking him to daycare was out the window. The back up plan became Virlee would come to our house that morning to stay with Luke while we went to the hospital. It was scheduled for 10 am but we had to be there at 8 am.
We left that morning around 7:30 and got there in time to get me prepped. All the nurses were excited that we were having twins and floored when we said we didn't know the gender. They all couldn't believe it! They were as excited as us to find out what we were having. Of course, I got sick right before they put me on the table to wheel me in the OR. There were lots of nurses who were going to be in there 1. because of it being twins 2. because of my transabdominal cerclage (TAC). None had seen one in person. And some of them hadn't heard about it when they were prepping me, so I was telling them all about it!
Once I got in there they gave me the epidural and the dr. and Matt came in at some point. I just remember they were playing great songs and "Let's hear it for the boy' came on, so I thought it was a sign we were having 2 boys :) and I was sick still so I just wanted to not get sick, but I did. Matt was chatting with Dr. H the whole time- asking questions, talking cable TV, anything- and looking at everything. So it was 10:08 am they called it and began. I just kept praying. Then they shout "10:14 am Baby A is out! " Dr to Matt what is it? Matt goes 'it's a girl!' and I just was crying and thinking 'a girl!?' then I hear '10:15 am Baby B is out" and they show me the baby this time and dr again says what is it? Matt goes 'Another girl!' I was stunned!! TWO girls!? Then I quickly was asking - are they ok? how big are they? - I could see them in the isolates to my side but it was such a whirlwind.
'They are great! All is good!" BABY A 6 lbs 9 oz!! What!? Whoa. BABY B 5 lbs 15 oz! Holy cow!! Amazing. God is good. So I kept looking at them the whole time while they stitched me up. I was in shock. And still sick a little. Come 11 am I am ready to be wheeled to the room and I am holding them both! No NICU. Perfect.
Riley Adaline Weaver was Baby A 6 lbs 9 oz 19 1/4 inches long. Baby B was Vivian Rose 5 lbs 15 oz 19 inches. I wish she would have been 6 lbs :) But still 12 1/2 pounds of baby!!
I can't remember if we named them in the OR (we actually had 2 girls names decided and agreed upon, so another reason I figured we would have boys :)) or when we got back to the room. I had told my parents and sister & brother-in-law not to get there until after 1 so we could give ourselves some time. But when we got situated back in the room, it was time to bring them in. They all tiptoe in and looking around to see any clues on if they were girls or boys or girl/boy! I go '2 girls!!' And everyone gasped!! It's still shocking!
We had a hard time keeping track of who was who. So we really had to check the isolate or their bracelets. They looked alot alike, except Riley has an angel kiss on her forehead and was 1/2 lb heavier.
I continued to get sick everynow and then, but nursed them, held them and Matt parents then came to visit. It was such a blur!! Scott & Laura and family came too at some point. The Carlyles were on spring break but Matt called them with the news of 2 girls -and they also were in disbelief!! I called my sister Tracey and my Grandma so they could get the news before we texted people. Grandma's middle name is Adaline and I heard her do a double take when I told her Riley Adaline.
The C-section recovery itself wasn't that bad. Thankfully. Was able to get up and walking soon, so that was key. And the shower was glorious!
Luke came on Wednesday morning to meet the girls. It was adorable. He was a little timid but was glad I wasn't connected to machines or in bed. I was dressed and able to hand him the girls. He was precious!! He held them both- at the same time- and it was the sweetest thing ever. And it was true, when I left him he was my baby, but when he came back he was my BIG boy!! They came and visited me after work that day too and had dinner with me, so that was good.
I stayed in the hospital Monday - Thursday and had lots of visitors! - Tindalls, Ian, Maggie, Kirsten, Armstrongs!
It's so amazing that I had another pregnancy, and that once again, made it to full term, and that they were twins! Now, 12 weeks after the fact and back to my pre-pregnancy weight (though it's just distributed way differently) and to work, it kinda doesn't seem real. I only gained about 42 lbs with them and worked right up until the end - though I came home and took it easy - that is amazing how your body can bounce back so quickly. Nursing them for 2 months helped but then had to be done, I couldn't keep up and just felt so tied down. And now I enjoy being able to vaccuum and clean and not be so dependent on Matt to get me things and to do things. I love being able to do it again myself!!
We are adjusting to life as a family of 5. Those first few weeks were ROUGH. The lack of sleep, constant crying, trying to understand their needs, juggling Luke, but we got / are getting through it! With the help of family and friends - life savers, indeed!!- it's manageable. And I continue to say the same prayers - keep them healthy, safe, happy, and loved - and we can do anything.
God has a sense of humor. That quote is so beyond true. If 3 1/2 years ago you would have told me I would have 3 kids today I wouldn't have believed you. We were in the midst of our infertility struggle and just did not seem possible. And then for us to have Luke - our true Dream Weaver, that was awesome. And then to have these 2 Sweet Dreams......incredible.
So Friday March 28th I had my last appointment with Dr. Henderzahs and he was like - ok, see you Monday for your c-section! ' I still had a hard time believing I was going to make it to 38 weeks and the scheduled c-section that had been in the books for weeks! I kinda thought that weekend my water would break because it seemed so strange for it to work out so planned.
That weekend was our last hurrah as the 3 of us. Plus I had taken the week off before b/c Pam was on vacation, so Luke & I had our last just mommy & Luke time before the twins got here. Not that I could do alot, but it was nice to be home with him and prepare. We went out for dinner that Saturday night but Sunday noticed Luke had pink eye so we had to go to the dr. So our plan of taking him to daycare was out the window. The back up plan became Virlee would come to our house that morning to stay with Luke while we went to the hospital. It was scheduled for 10 am but we had to be there at 8 am.
We left that morning around 7:30 and got there in time to get me prepped. All the nurses were excited that we were having twins and floored when we said we didn't know the gender. They all couldn't believe it! They were as excited as us to find out what we were having. Of course, I got sick right before they put me on the table to wheel me in the OR. There were lots of nurses who were going to be in there 1. because of it being twins 2. because of my transabdominal cerclage (TAC). None had seen one in person. And some of them hadn't heard about it when they were prepping me, so I was telling them all about it!
Once I got in there they gave me the epidural and the dr. and Matt came in at some point. I just remember they were playing great songs and "Let's hear it for the boy' came on, so I thought it was a sign we were having 2 boys :) and I was sick still so I just wanted to not get sick, but I did. Matt was chatting with Dr. H the whole time- asking questions, talking cable TV, anything- and looking at everything. So it was 10:08 am they called it and began. I just kept praying. Then they shout "10:14 am Baby A is out! " Dr to Matt what is it? Matt goes 'it's a girl!' and I just was crying and thinking 'a girl!?' then I hear '10:15 am Baby B is out" and they show me the baby this time and dr again says what is it? Matt goes 'Another girl!' I was stunned!! TWO girls!? Then I quickly was asking - are they ok? how big are they? - I could see them in the isolates to my side but it was such a whirlwind.
'They are great! All is good!" BABY A 6 lbs 9 oz!! What!? Whoa. BABY B 5 lbs 15 oz! Holy cow!! Amazing. God is good. So I kept looking at them the whole time while they stitched me up. I was in shock. And still sick a little. Come 11 am I am ready to be wheeled to the room and I am holding them both! No NICU. Perfect.
Riley Adaline Weaver was Baby A 6 lbs 9 oz 19 1/4 inches long. Baby B was Vivian Rose 5 lbs 15 oz 19 inches. I wish she would have been 6 lbs :) But still 12 1/2 pounds of baby!!
I can't remember if we named them in the OR (we actually had 2 girls names decided and agreed upon, so another reason I figured we would have boys :)) or when we got back to the room. I had told my parents and sister & brother-in-law not to get there until after 1 so we could give ourselves some time. But when we got situated back in the room, it was time to bring them in. They all tiptoe in and looking around to see any clues on if they were girls or boys or girl/boy! I go '2 girls!!' And everyone gasped!! It's still shocking!
We had a hard time keeping track of who was who. So we really had to check the isolate or their bracelets. They looked alot alike, except Riley has an angel kiss on her forehead and was 1/2 lb heavier.
I continued to get sick everynow and then, but nursed them, held them and Matt parents then came to visit. It was such a blur!! Scott & Laura and family came too at some point. The Carlyles were on spring break but Matt called them with the news of 2 girls -and they also were in disbelief!! I called my sister Tracey and my Grandma so they could get the news before we texted people. Grandma's middle name is Adaline and I heard her do a double take when I told her Riley Adaline.
The C-section recovery itself wasn't that bad. Thankfully. Was able to get up and walking soon, so that was key. And the shower was glorious!
Luke came on Wednesday morning to meet the girls. It was adorable. He was a little timid but was glad I wasn't connected to machines or in bed. I was dressed and able to hand him the girls. He was precious!! He held them both- at the same time- and it was the sweetest thing ever. And it was true, when I left him he was my baby, but when he came back he was my BIG boy!! They came and visited me after work that day too and had dinner with me, so that was good.
I stayed in the hospital Monday - Thursday and had lots of visitors! - Tindalls, Ian, Maggie, Kirsten, Armstrongs!
It's so amazing that I had another pregnancy, and that once again, made it to full term, and that they were twins! Now, 12 weeks after the fact and back to my pre-pregnancy weight (though it's just distributed way differently) and to work, it kinda doesn't seem real. I only gained about 42 lbs with them and worked right up until the end - though I came home and took it easy - that is amazing how your body can bounce back so quickly. Nursing them for 2 months helped but then had to be done, I couldn't keep up and just felt so tied down. And now I enjoy being able to vaccuum and clean and not be so dependent on Matt to get me things and to do things. I love being able to do it again myself!!
We are adjusting to life as a family of 5. Those first few weeks were ROUGH. The lack of sleep, constant crying, trying to understand their needs, juggling Luke, but we got / are getting through it! With the help of family and friends - life savers, indeed!!- it's manageable. And I continue to say the same prayers - keep them healthy, safe, happy, and loved - and we can do anything.
God has a sense of humor. That quote is so beyond true. If 3 1/2 years ago you would have told me I would have 3 kids today I wouldn't have believed you. We were in the midst of our infertility struggle and just did not seem possible. And then for us to have Luke - our true Dream Weaver, that was awesome. And then to have these 2 Sweet Dreams......incredible.
Riley Adaline
Vivian Rose
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
March Madness 2014 style
Some of the many things I am thankful for this Tuesday:
I am 35 weeks and have a 5 lb and 4 lbs 13 oz baby in my belly!! I go twice a week for non-stress tests, I go back this afternoon. Still on course for March 31st c-section!
Luke being a happy, big, growing boy! He knows so many words, his colors, shapes, counting. I need to work with him with his ABC's. Noticed also he's more willing to share. Whether it's toys or gold fish, he doesn't throw a fit (as much) when another little kiddo is going after it too. It's the sweetest thing.
We went to dinner the other night w/Scott & Laura and it was so cute to see Luke & Raya hold hands and walk down the sidewalk together. Awww!!
Ready for warm weather! This has been one of the coldest, snowiest winters in history. Bring on the sunshine!!
Matt is almost done with the upstairs- it's amazing! Even better than I imagined it would be. It's been nice b/c I am sleeping up there and can go to the bathroom without waking up everyone!
We went to the ICE game with Meyer Najem 2 weekends ago and made the jumbo tron briefly. Luke really enjoyed himself at the game! GO HOCKEY - he would say. Plus Brady, Max and Luke were there, so it was fun to see him interact with them. Then we went over to see BASS and Jacob. He loves that Jacob. He's genuinely excited about seeing him and the way he says his name is too cute.
Luke is big about spotting school buses and now birds in the sky.
It is March Madness for sure - Purdue's season was awful, but I'm more concerned with these babies getting here and adjusting to life as a family of 5!!!
I am 35 weeks and have a 5 lb and 4 lbs 13 oz baby in my belly!! I go twice a week for non-stress tests, I go back this afternoon. Still on course for March 31st c-section!
Luke being a happy, big, growing boy! He knows so many words, his colors, shapes, counting. I need to work with him with his ABC's. Noticed also he's more willing to share. Whether it's toys or gold fish, he doesn't throw a fit (as much) when another little kiddo is going after it too. It's the sweetest thing.
We went to dinner the other night w/Scott & Laura and it was so cute to see Luke & Raya hold hands and walk down the sidewalk together. Awww!!
Ready for warm weather! This has been one of the coldest, snowiest winters in history. Bring on the sunshine!!
Matt is almost done with the upstairs- it's amazing! Even better than I imagined it would be. It's been nice b/c I am sleeping up there and can go to the bathroom without waking up everyone!
We went to the ICE game with Meyer Najem 2 weekends ago and made the jumbo tron briefly. Luke really enjoyed himself at the game! GO HOCKEY - he would say. Plus Brady, Max and Luke were there, so it was fun to see him interact with them. Then we went over to see BASS and Jacob. He loves that Jacob. He's genuinely excited about seeing him and the way he says his name is too cute.
Luke is big about spotting school buses and now birds in the sky.
It is March Madness for sure - Purdue's season was awful, but I'm more concerned with these babies getting here and adjusting to life as a family of 5!!!
Thursday, February 27, 2014
'I did it!'
Well, Luke climbed out of his crib last night! He was showing zero signs of it, but after being put down around 8 pm and hearing giggling and blabbing for awhile, Matt & I were shocked to hear it become louder and louder and all of a sudden around 8:30 pm out comes Luke running into the living room and goes 'I did it!' He was proud as punch!!!!
Game changer.
We have his big boy bed but were waiting to transition to once the twins get here. But looks like it will be sooner rather than later!!
Game changer.
We have his big boy bed but were waiting to transition to once the twins get here. But looks like it will be sooner rather than later!!
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