Furniture Assembled

A BIG thank you to Patrick's dad ("Granddad") and Patrick ("Daddy") for spending their Spring Break putting together baby furniture.  I was thankful (for once) that my job is year-round and that I was not at home when the 10+ hour adventure took place.  As the story goes, one crib took over 2 hours to assemble and then they couldn't fit it inside the nursery doorway--had to completely disassemble it, and then reassemble, and then start on the 2nd crib plus the changing table.  They were completely exhausted and starving to death when I got home from work Wednesday.  Thursday was an ultrasound check-up.  Everything looked good.  Baby B is VERY active (I didn't need an ultrasound to tell me that).  I have had 3 different doctors and 2 ultrasound techs tell me I'm "going to have my hands full with her".  We are convinced she will be red-headed as it runs on both sides of our family.  Baby A is active but cooperative and "likes to have her picture taken" always still and sweet while Baby B is punching, kicking, etc.  They have turned somewhat and literally had "their heads together" on Thursday.  Looks like I will be outnumbered for sure!  They are already thinking of ways to outsmart us.  This Friday is my 3 week check-up with my OB.  It is the dreaded glucose test for diabetes.  I am officially in my 3rd trimester!  So far my pregnancy has been uneventful.  I am still doing well, although the heartburn has started at night and lots of ligament pain from my belly stretching.  It is very hard for me to sleep at night as I can't get comfortable.  I'm sure it will only get worse!  I have gained 25 pounds so far--all in the front.  My arms, legs, and backside are still skinny.  It just looks like I swallowed 2 basketballs!  A CNA at work told me Friday I was the cutest pregnant woman she had ever seen, which made my day!   All the patients continue to love to ask questions about my pregnancy and feel the babies move.  More pics coming soon as I had to buy some new maternity clothes this weekend...

Going Pink

We've been busy around here... we have FINALLY cleared out our once computer room, now future nursery and painted.  It is hard for the pale pink color to show up in a picture since the room is still empty so I posted this pic with the white blinds and step stool so you can somewhat tell what shade it is.  We have registered for our furniture and have already received the 2 cribs and changing table (thanks Mom, Oma, & Patti/Bill).  Patrick will be putting them together over Spring Break.  I thought Patrick should get used to seeing pink, so for Valentine's Day I couldn't resist the bibs and outfit saying "Daddy Loves Me."  I continue to feel great. Both babies are kicking A LOT now and daddy was able to feel them for the first time yesterday.  I went to the doctor for my 3 week checkup today, and she continues to be pleased.  I have gained 20 pounds so far, and my belly is measuring 26 weeks (I am really 22 but with twins they want you to measure bigger than a singleton).   No signs of premature labor and no discussion of bed rest yet, which is great news!!  I need to work as long as possible for obvious reasons.... money, money, money.  I can't believe our showers are next month!  We are looking forward to celebrating with our closest family & friends.  I am still in awe.  I had given up on my dream, and then God blessed us... TWICE.  We have picked out both names (we had one name pretty quickly but have taken awhile to find the second).  We are not sharing the news until D-day when they are officially introduced.  It is kind of fun keeping the secret between us.  All I will tell you is they are very elegant, old-fashioned, and unique names.  With "SMITH" we had to think outside of the box... For now they are still "Baby A & B" to all of the rest of you!