THEY'RE HERE!

My beautiful baby girls were born Sunday November 30th at about 6pm. London weighed in at a whole 5 pounds 1 ounce and Brooklyn weighed 5 pounds 4 ounces. The labor was a dream delivery. I pushed just about twice and we had our little London and about 5 minutes later, along with her 2 GALLONS of fluid came Brooklyn. Yep, Brooklyns bag of water had two full gallons. I'll never forget everyone just standing back waiting while the water POURED OUT OF ME. It was actually pretty embarrassing. Pretty quick after they were delivered I had some complications and needed quite a bit of blood and some other medicine they were pumping in me so for the first two days I was pretty out of it. What I was aware of though, was that I didn't have my sweet baby girls with me. They were taken to the intensive care unit so they could get strong and grow. It's now been 9 days and they're still there. I never dreamed how hard it would be to go deliver a baby and leave the hospital without one. (or two) My heart breaks every time I go down there and see them laying in there little beds all alone. They need their mom to cuddle and love them and I need them. I have to fight everyday to stay strong and hold it together so I can recover and be ready for them to come home. They are absolutely beautiful and have captured the hearts of everyone in the hospital. Most people can't tell them apart but Ricky and I can. Brooklyn is a little more narrow around the temple and eye area and London has a rounder face. I can't wait for them to come home but right now we're not sure when that will be. They just need to eat consistently and we can bring them home. I am so blessed that all they need to do is eat. So many other things could be wrong and they could be really sick. I love my sweet baby girls so much. I wonder everyday why I was chosen to be blessed with such miracles.

Baby Shower

I'm so Lucky!!! I have the best mom and sisters ever. They just gave me my baby shower and it was just perfect. It was all pink and fluffy and everything girly, just the way I've always dreamed my baby girl shower would be. So many people came and were so giving and gave me two of everything I got. It was so much fun. Thanks to anyone and everyone who had anything to do with my amazing shower, I love you all.

Halloween

I'I've decided when you have kids you have a whole new appreciation for Halloween. This year was so fun. Even though I couldn't walk around Ricky took Raiden trick or treating with a bunch of the cousins, even though Raiden had no idea what he was doing , he had lots of fun. Afterwards we went to the annual steve and ellen rogers costume party. It's always so much fun and my parents put so much work into it I couldn't image Halloween without it. Raiden went as THE HULK, I was a big old prego witch and Ricky kinda cheated this year and just wore a sign that said" NUDIST ON STRIKE". All in all it was a great Halloween and I can't wait to dress up two little princesses next year.

Baby Scare!

Ricky and I had kind of a scare this week with the little girlys. All along we have known of the risk of something called a twin twin transfusion. Because I only have one placenta the twins run a high risk of one taking more blood, nutrients, etc. from the other one. Well, we had our normal ultra sound on Monday and we saw that London was for the first time smaller than Brooklyn. Normally with Identicals they are pretty much exactly the same size. So, of course the Doctor has to scare me and tell me I need to go see a specialist immediately because we may need to either do a risky surgery, take the babies now, or possibly lose London. So, yesterday morning we went to the specialist and luckily the girls are okay. London is a bit smaller but not enough to worry yet. They will closely monitor her and make sure the gap in sizes doesn't get bigger but for now she's good. This is a picture of London, we didn't get a good one of Brooklyn but at least we know she looks just the same. I'm so grateful everything turned out okay. Just the thought of possibly losing one of them was too much for me to handle!

need to complain

I've decided that I need these babies out of me right now!!!! Oh my gosh, all of the sudden it's hit me. I'm in constant freakin pain. This is not your ordinary pregnancy oh my feet hurt pain, this is I feel like my stomach is being cut by a knife because it can't stretch any more pain. Sorry all of you little one baby prego girls out there, but I have no sympathy. (sorry Kristen,still love ya) I can't even walk for two minutes into a store without wanting to sit or ride on one of those wheel chair things, it's so FRUSTRATING. All I can think about is the worst is yet to come. I know I just need to stay positive and suck it up, but man what a difference in pregnancies. I can't lay, I can't sit, I can't stand I just want to cry and go to sleep but oh I forgot, I CAN"T SLEEP!!!! Anyways, I just had to complain and feel sorry for myself for a minute. I know for some odd reason i've been one of the few picked to have two special little babies and I just have to remember that it will all be worth it when I see my baby girls!!!!!

Happy Birthday

Ricky is officially an old man, he turned 28 last week! Yuck that sounds so old, it's so close to 30!!!! We had a really good day. We always start out birthdays with a Cinnabon cinnamon roll so we headed to the mall that morning and then I had scheduled him a shave at a mens salon so we had to get to that right after we ate. He had never been to a salon like that or actually I think probably being bald he's probably never been to a salon, but I think he liked it. Right after that we met the family at Costa Vida for a yummy lunch and that was fun. Then, Ricky had some time for a little nap before he went to a movie with some of my brothers and straight from there we had a dinner reservation at AHSO with his family. So, all in all it was a good day for him. I just have have to say that there isn't a better husband or father than Ricky. He acts all tough but underneath is one of the most tender hearted people you will ever know. I'm so grateful for him in my life and hope that Raiden, London and Brooklyn are thankful for the great roll model they have in a dad. I love you Ricky.

FINALLY

I finally got some pictures so I could post. My cameras been broken and it's driving me crazy, I feel like i'm so lost and behind. I need to do a major catch up!

Raiden turned 1. My little guy is a big guy now. I didn't throw a huge party or anything I figured we'd save that until he actually has a clue whats going on but we did do the whole have your own cake thing. He loved it!! As you can see in the pictures he had no problem eating his own cake. This year went by so quick, it kinda makes me sad. He's not my tiny guy anymore but he's turning into such a character. He eats EVERYTHING he sees. I can barely keep up with it. He loves to play with all the other grand kids at grandmas house. The more kids the better. He's recently discovered that he can run and I being HUGE and prego can't really keep up. So, the first chance he gets to take off running he does. Ricky and I can't even remember what we did before Raiden. We love him to death!!!!

The Girlys as we call them are growing strong. I'm huge of course and pretty much feel like I can't possibly stretch any bigger but I know it's coming. It's really amazing how much harder on my body it is to carry two. I have an appointment today so we'll see how everything is going. I go every two weeks now and have the full work up. Ultrasound, Internal exam and everything. Not FUN! Rickys so excited and wants the girls to be here right now but I think I maybe need a little more prep time. I still need some serious bow making sessions!