What's the Scoop?: October 2008

Thursday, October 30, 2008

28 Week Belly Picture

I'm now 28 weeks pregnant with twins (that's 7 months for those of you who don't like to calculate the weeks)! This pictures was taken by my WONDERFUL, MARVELOUS, FANTASTIC, OUTSTANDING, MAGNIFICENT, AWESOME intern, Lisa Tuesday evening. It was Family Reading Night, which meant we all stayed after until 7 PM. Made for a long day, but we all had fun hanging out in my room talking and eating (that's where we have our daily lunch bunch and where we all hang out). This week is also Red Ribbon Week and Tuesday was "hide" from drugs...I must admit I was very comfy in my outfit!

Tomorrow is Halloween and it's also my last day of work until I return from maternity leave. I've been too busy trying to get everything organized for Lisa (she's going to be my long term substitute when I'm out, which is wonderful. She already knows the children and the routines/procedures of the classroom...so it makes everything easier on me) that I haven't really had time to get excited about it. I'm ready to join the "Stay at Home Mom Club" for the next few months. I've been counting down the days each morning and Holly is getting super excited. She's going to love me being home with her and I know it's going to drive her daddy crazy (he can't stand it when I'm off for the holidays or summer...calls every 30 minutes to see what I'm doing...SERIOUSLY)! It's not like I'm going to be running the streets or anything since I'll be on bed rest. I'm sure I will go crazy, but I want to do everything possible to keep my sweet peas in there as long as possible...it will be well worth it in the end. Speaking of the end...it will be here before we all know it. I can't believe that I'm already 28 weeks along. Both Dr. Mike and Dr. Rowe are hoping that I can make it to 36 weeks and if you think about it, it's not that far away.

Well, I'm off to dry my hair and then off to bed. Only one more day of waking up to the sound of an alarm (well, at least until the twins arrive :))!! Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love ya~
Hayley

28 weeks and hiding from drugs!!!

Monday, October 27, 2008

You May Be A Redneck If...

...you decide to take a nap outside on the dog's pillow! Yes, it's true! Last Sunday it was so beautiful and I really wanted to be outside with my parents, Cory, and Holly, but I was really tired and wanted to take a nap (and I knew I wouldn't be comfortable in the chair). So, I jokingly mentioned to my mom about bringing Holly's new extra large pillow bed outside for me to lay on and that's just what she did! Can you tell from the picture that I was comfortable and in a deep sleep? I bet I slept an hour if not longer like this. Mom even brought out a blanket to cover me with because it started getting a little chilly. Thought you might get a kick out of this!

1 Day Shy of Being 27 Weeks Pregnant!

Thursday, October 9, 2008

25 Week Appointment

Just thought I'd give you a quick update on today's appointment with Dr. Mike. I had my glucose test this morning and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I passed. The lady taking my blood told me that if I didn't hear back from them then I passed...so hopefully I won't get that dreaded phone call telling me that I have to come on for the 3 hour test. Pray that I pass.

On to the good news...I have gained ZERO pounds in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPPIE for me. The nurse was so excited for me, which made me excited...and then when Dr. Mike came in singing me praises and telling me how proud he was of me, I became even more excited. I did have a quick ultrasound today too. Dr. Mike is very pleased with Brooks and Burkley's progress and can't believe how similar in size they are. He said they are "packed in tight" and are competing for space in my belly!!! He just kept commenting how great they look and how exciting it is to have two healthy babies almost the same exact size growing in there (usually one twin is quite a bit smaller...but not these two).

Something to think about...Monday I will be 26 weeks. Dr. Rowe and Dr. Mike would like for me to at least carry Brooks and Burkley to 36 weeks (which is considered full term for multiples). Are you doing the math in your head? Yeah, in 10 weeks or so (we hope not any earlier) our little miracles will be here!!! Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy and that our sweet babies are strong, healthy, full term babies.

Besides my wonderful sinuses, I'm feeling good. They (sinuses) usually haunt me starting October 1st, but they decided to hold off a few days until today. Although Dr. Mike told me a few over the counter medications I could take, I'm trying my hardest not to take anything. So far, I've been able to handle it...hopefully it will continue to stay that way.

That's about all for now. I have an appointment next week with Dr. Rowe and I can't wait. His ultrasound machine is so clear and I can't wait to see my darlings!! Take care and enjoy this wonderful weather.

Love ya~
Hay

Monday, October 6, 2008

October 4th Baby Shower

This past weekend Tarah and Marissa hosted the most AMAZING baby shower in honor of Brooks, Burkley, and myself. They really went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect...and boy was it. I think I was in awe the entire time because I couldn't believe I was actually at MY baby shower. It's hard to imagine how far Cory and I have come in just one year. On October 3rd of last year, I was having my eggs removed and praying that they would fertilize into healthy embryo's and on October 3rd of this year, I was anxiously awaiting my first baby shower! God is truly amazing!! Thanks T and Marissa for hosting such an incredible baby shower for me, you will never know how much it meant to me...love you girls!!! Enjoy the pictures I have included and stay tuned for before and after pictures of my children's closet...they are already spoiled!!!

XOXO~
Hay