Kodak/Funny Moments to Remember

Below I have my positive pregnancy test.  Is it bad that I can't throw them away (I have 2)?  Cochran thinks it is.  I have them sealed in a plastic zip lock bag.  I was just so excited when I saw that  + sign.  You get so many negatives so that positive is a miracle and literally changes your life.

  The story I have to share is that in September 2010 is when we decided that we would no longer take precautions to not get pregnant.  Of course that month for some reason I didn't have my period.  I took tests-NEGATIVE.  I did research and it said sometimes the tests aren't 100% accurate so it's a good idea to go to a doctor to take a pregnancy urine test.  I went into a walk in clinic one day during lunch because I couldn't stand the wait.  So typical me.  I took another test there and waited for the doctor.  The doctor entered the room.  He was Asian and I point that out because when you read this you have to do it with an accent.  Think Mr. Chow on the Hangover if you've seen it. It was too funny.  He said to me, "You take pregnancy test at home. It say you not pregnant. You come here and I tell you you not pregnant.  Yet you still ask if you pregnant.  You go home. Try for a year. If you not pregnant in year come back."  At that I remarked "I would have preferred to speak with a female doctor."  Females are more sensitive to the emotional side of other women.  He snapped "I doctor.  I professssiiioooonnnaal."  Haha!  To say the least I haven't walked back in that clinic. 

When we knew we were pregnant but still hadn't announced it yet and obviously didn't know I was carrying two we called the baby "Peanut."  One morning Cochran made me pancakes.  He surprised me & said he made Peanut one too.  Peanut's was on top. 

People often ask if I've had cravings.  The only time that both of us recall a genuine craving is one night I had to have chocolate chip cookies.  I was in tears for chocolate chip cookies.  Cochran finally went to our little market on site and was able to get a package of four.  I told him we had to heat them in the microwave so they were soft.  Below are the cookies with an "I love you" message he prepared.  I love you too babe!  Thanks for saving my life with the cookies.  I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have survived if I didn't eat them. 

Our good friends Matt & Ashley Anderson surprised us with insight of what our twins could possibly look like.  I still can't look at this and not laugh!

MeMe purchased a LIFESAVOR for me...my pregnancy pillow; however Scooter is trying to make me practice what I preach..."Sharing is caring."  He LOVES my pillow and every night tries to get to it first.  Let's just say it's mmmyyyyy pillow!  LOL!

Scooter's BFF Hemi stayed with us one weekend.  Cochran & I were in the boy's nursery when the dogs jumped into his lap.  Cochran got some practice in with holding two at a time.  He looks like a natural but obviously we are going to have our hands full.  You can tell by this picture how spoiled Scooter is-Rotten! 

 

One day at work I told the girls that the people who clean out our individual trash cans every night probably think "Man, this lady is BIG HUNGRY." 

Desiree wrote this letter and attached it to my trash can:

Final straw before purchasing maternity pants...

The shirt explains why she is MeMe...

Heather shared this picture.  Too funny.

Pop already bought the boys a pony named Lucy.  Then he realized there's a few years before they could actually ride her so Lucy has been sold. 

I still think it's too cute and sweet that he did that. They are certain to be well rounded-beach bums, country boys, and little athletes :)

For some reason I like to remix random songs. 

One morning I started remixing "Baby Got Back" while Cochran & I was getting ready for work.  I began, "I like big bellies and I can not lie. You other brothers can't deny.  When a girl walks in with a big ole belly." At this point I went blank when Cochran chimed in and said "It is my wife!" 

My other remix recently has been to "Twinkle twinkle little star" and I pretty much sing it every day...

"Cankle cankle you use to be my ankle.  How I wonder where you are."

July 26, 2011 For the first time we felt that one of the boys had the hiccups. His daddy figured it out. After that for a week straight Baby B consistently got hiccups after lunch.  It was like clock work.

SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST

August 4, 2011

QUOTE OF THE DAY

(me) "Babe will you iron my clothes?" (babe) "Where are they?" (me) "On the bed." (babe) "I'm not ironing 5 dresses!" (me) "Those are shirts!"

Haha!

6 weeks and counting

First off, it finally happened...I had to get the stepping stool to place beside the bed.  This momma to be now needs a lift to get into our large King size bed.  We have a canopy bed and I wish we could hang a rope so I could pull myself up to help get me out of bed.  I guess it's an option but I would hate to bring the whole bed down...haha!  So for now I'll continue to do the roll out. 

This week was one I knew would eventually come but it's still hard to believe it's here.  I have noticed a big change in how I feel and energy level compared to 2 weeks ago.  I went to my regular doctor on Tuesday.  The doctor discussed bed rest with me, but fearing I would drive myself crazy being at home and doing nothing all day we decided I could reduce my work schedule to 20 hours a week.  Wednesday I returned to work and talked to our Human Resource Department.  I basically found out that Short Term Disability (STD) only picks up if you are 100% disabled.  Financially speaking I would make more money going on STD versus working.  I spoke to my boss and she agreed it was time for me to rest.  I had many women in the office worried just because they noticed the change in me as well.  I am one of those people who always push forward and sometimes it takes family & friends to tell me "Leslie you need to slow down."  So Thursday was my last day at work.  I tried my best to organize my chaos, worked late, and as I was driving away I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders.  I am very relieved to reduce my stress for the boys, get off my feet, and rest so my boys can grow, grow, and grow.

We had our specialist doctor appointment yesterday morning.  Typically 3 weeks fly by but this go around seemed to take longer.  I am guessing along with the change in how I feel and with the due date approaching I am getting more anxious to see them and hear the update.  When we visit the specialist we always have the ultrasound first.  The boys haven't changed positions.  I did find out it's not Baby B's head and butt I feel, but Baby A's feet and Baby B's head.  Baby A is head down and really low.  He lies on my cervix but then he wraps around and his feet are high.  Baby B is up high (I call it the "top bunk") and then he wraps around with his feet low in breach position.  So I picture them in a circle-Head-Feet-Head-Feet.  I told Cochran they are going to have foot fetishes because they always have the other's feet in their face. 

Baby A weighed 3.5 pds and Baby B weighed 3.8 pds.  The doctor and ultrasound tech listened to their umbilical cords to check the flow.  Both were great.  The only concern is that Baby B has a larger stomach than Baby A.  This is not based on the 3 ounce difference but Baby A's stomach circumference is smaller (Cochran said that he just takes after him).  The specialist asked if I was still working and I told him I was now finished.  He said great and that it's time for me to rest and to stay on my left side.  When you become pregnant (you anatomy/biology majors and smarter than I people may already know) you learn that a major vein runs down the right-hand side of your body; it's called the inferior vena cava.  It is recommended to lie on your left side to encourage better circulation both for you and to your baby.  For instance, if I lie on my right side my right leg will fall asleep from my knee up to my thigh.  It's the weirdest thing.  Also, I've told you about how my right side swells more and the nurse said perhaps I sprained my ankle when I was younger.  The specialist said it has more to do with the weight pressure, the vein, and circulation which causes my right side to swell worse than my left.

The specialist also wants me to start having the non-stress tests starting next week at 32 weeks.  Originally I was set to have this at 34 weeks.  I'll also have a non-stress test/visit with the doc the following week and then it will be time to see the specialist the following week.  He did mention at a certain point I will see my regular doctor twice a week. 

Update on our delivery date.  As I was scheduling my next appointment I asked if they knew which doctor was on schedule for 9/23. I discovered it was a doctor that I did not want.  The doctor I prefer is on the schedule the day before so I moved up the date to 9/22.  Of course, our parents have "trip flex" in case of changes.  We may go ahead and if the same doctor is on for the week we may move the date to 9/21.  So our parents can fly in on Tuesday and be there for the arrival of their grand boys on Wednesday.  Of course, anything can happen with twins.  60% of twins are born before 37 weeks.  I am hoping our boys wait till the delivery date.  Two weeks can allow them to gain close to another pound each.  However, we have to be realistic and know that anything could potentially happen 3 weeks from now (35 weeks pregnant) and leading up to our scheduled delivery date.  I've started packing for the hospital but still have a few items to pick up and baby clothes to wash. 

My pregnancy has been so blessed so that's probably why we are all wondering where the time went.  I can't stop looking and kissing their ultrasound pictures.  Today the ultrasound tech could only capture Baby A because Baby B was head down; but they're identical so they should look alike right?  I am focusing on nothing but them.  My hormones are all over the place and my heart has so much joy I think it might burst.

Thanks to all of you for reading and sharing in our journey.  I'll continue with the updates.