Waiting for that nesting feeling...

So when exactly am I suppose to start feeling the nesting instinct? Please kick in, soon! I have a huge list of things to accomplish and I'm trying to schedule them into my free days. However, I sometimes have to really motivate myself to get started. I can't figure out why I keep procrastinating.

September 1 is just 2 months away and I have so much to get done. I'm hoping to get my basement cleared out and my office moved downstairs this weekend. Once I get that done, I will be able to start painting our baby girl's nursery. Correction, Sean will be able to start painting! I'm really surprised at how excited I am about decorating a girl's nursery! I've never been very girly but for some reason I want a girly nursery!

It has been a very hectic week and a half. Sean has been really sick. He is finally starting to get better but we've been to the doctor office 4 times just this week. It is only Monday. Two of the appointments where for me and two were for him. I went with him for a few reason. One, when he runs a high fever he just isn't himself. Two, I needed to be there to hear what the doctor said and make sure he sticks to her instructions. Three, they had been giving him an antibiotic injection and it had the potential to make him sick so I needed to drive. Thankfully, he is much better now and on the mend.

I hope you all have a fun and safe 4th of July weekend! I know we have a ton of things to do but will celebrate Sunday with friends and Monday with family. Have a great weekend!

Boy & Girl!!!

We had our level 2 ultrasound today and it couldn't have gone any better! We are so blessed and so thankful that God has been so kind and generous to us.

Baby A is a girl and baby B is a boy! They looked perfect. Their sizes were great and they couldn't see any obvious signs of abnormalities. Praise God!

Thank you all for enjoying this adventure with us and we've only just begun! We have years and years of love, laughter, tears and joy!

Halfway?!?!?!

If the babies come near their October 22 due date, then we are halfway. I can't believe it. In my mind, I feel as if I am still in early pregnancy. I may be in my third trimester before I feel like I'm making any progress. However, my every growing belly should be a daily reminder that I am no longer in early pregnancy.

I really want to be better at blogging. I just can't imagine what I would share most of the time. Do you really want to know that I had horrible heartburn today and the fact that Wednesday is my busiest day of the week which only made it worse? I feel pretty good most days. Just normal pregnancy symptoms but I'm grateful for all of it!

I guess you would probably love to hear that I felt a good hearty movement from Baby A today! I felt some movement and thought that was probably the strongest yet so I placed my hand on the side of my belly and it was amazing. It was also a bit freaky if I'm being honest. There are human beings in my belly. A bit sci-fi. I don't feel much movement yet from Baby B. Baby A's movements are much more noticeable. I told Sean that Baby B feels more like gas and he is disgusted with me. See, he thinks Baby A is a girl and Baby B is a boy and the fact that I would think Baby B feels more like gas, Sean thinks I am just saying that because it is a "boy".

I have a deadline of September 1 to get some things in place before my third trimester. I've made some progress but not nearly enough. I have been trying to clean, organize and purge my house in order to make room for all the things we will be accumulating for the babies. The progress is slow but I'm hoping to have some major furniture moves and set ups by the end of June. Once we find out the genders, then Sean will paint the second nursery and we'll start decorating and finish up a baby registry. August will be baby showers and last minute items and touches.

Thanks for continuing to pray for us. We are so blessed and I get so excited to think that each day we are closer to seeing our little babies in flesh! I can't wait to kiss them!

16 Weeks and Counting!!

Today has been a very busy day for me and I'm exhausted. Keep in mind that my busy pregnant day is still not as busy as my busy non-pregnant day. In fact, no where near comparable. However, I'm exhausted. This is serious business making two babies. =) I wouldn't have it any other way!

We had our 16 week OB appointment this morning and I love having twins because I get an ultrasound each appointment! There is something magical when you hear the heartbeat(s) and watch them move around. The ultrasound tech said she could even see one of them peeing! LOL... I thought this was cute but Sean was a bit disgusted. Haha! They are already practicing for when they enter the world. We didn't get to see them move around much because the tech was in a hurry. I had my glucose test this morning and had to have my blood drawn at one hour after I finished the glucose drink. She had a lot of things to measure and view so she was in a bit of a hurry. She had 2 babies to examine. It simply amazes me all they can see from an ultrasound. Most of it looked like a foggy blur to me. At the end, the babies are nearly the exact same size and are growing a healthy rate. Praise God!!!!

We have a busy last week of June. June 27th we will be having our level 2 ultrasound. They look at everything. Internal organs, genders and a few other things. This is pretty in-depth from what I have heard. We are very excited to learn the genders! On June 28th is my 20 week OB appointment. Until then, we just wait, eat, sleep and repeat.

My morning sickness began to disappear around week 12 and then I was introduced to indigestion and heartburn. I would have been quite happy to have never met the duo in my life but since they are here, I try to maintain them. I don't really like taking anything out of my ordinary medications from the doctor so I have learned to eat accordingly. I stay away from spicy, greasy, fast food. Eating fresh food, small portions about every 2 hours has really helped me keep my "friends" at bay. I need to quit being so polite though. I feel like I should offer Sean something every time I eat! LOL...

I'm starting to get motivated to get some things in order. I've slowly been cleaning closets and storage to make room for baby things. This month I'm going to begin moving my office to the basement and getting ready to create a second nursery. Hmm.. wonder if I will need a girl's room or a boy's room? =)

I'm so blessed in many ways. I have so many wonderful family and friends who pray for us, share their wisdom and I am not too proud to say I am taking lots of advice! Thank you to everyone for all your love and support! Our babies already have so much love that I don't think they will ever feel unwanted or unloved! Thank you!!!