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!

GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS!!!

It's official, I finally got my little girls!!! We are so excited, we found out the twins are definitely girls. Their names are London Lynn and Brooklyn Belle. I can't wait to go out and buy them all kinds of bracelets and bows, it's gonna be so much fun! The ultra sound lady said they look like they will have no problem keeping up with Raiden because they wouldn't sit still. So far they are perfectly healthy and actually on the big side for twins, which is bad for me but good for them! I already look like I'm due any day, It's disgusting. :)

Movement

I finally felt movement! I layed down yesterday and one little baby decided to tell me it was there!! Now I just need another one and I'll be satisfied. I love that feeling. It kind of makes all the sickness and exhaustion worth it. It reminds me that there is something real i'm doing this for. I've been feeling a lot better lately, FINALLY. I'm still really tired but that I can live with. We go in next week to find out what these little things are. I can't wait!!!!

BEACH

Ah the Beach!! It wouldn't be a complete summer if we didn't spend a week(or more) camping in San Clemente. We just got back about a week ago and some how i'm still finding sand in Raidens ears. How is that possible?? Well we survived our first camping experience with a baby. It wasn't so bad, all the dirt and sand and sticky sunblock and sea weed for him to eat and trying to shower without him slipping out of your hands and waking everyone during the night and diaper rash and trying to nap and keeping him some what clean, really wasn't that bad! He Loved it. The sandier he was, the better. He actually took really good naps down at the beach, somehow the beach does that to you. I always love the beach and I will always be there. San Clemente will be part of our lives FOREVER!!!!