One BIG Gingerbread Mommy

Finally figured out what the problem was...mom sent me the pictures and they saved in a format that Blogger does not recognize. So...here's the pictures from yesterday's appointment. WARNING...objects in pictures may appear larger than they really are!!!!

Waiting Patiently

Wouldn't you LOVE to eat a
gingerbread cookie this big?!?!?!

Dr. Rower checking out both babies!!

Dr. Rowe, Me, and Cory

I DO Believe in SANTA!!!

On my way to Dr. Mike's

Running Out of Room

Well, I have tried all day to upload the pictures from today's appointment, but it's still not working for some reason. I figured I would go ahead and update everyone on today's appointment with Dr. Rowe and then I will try to upload the pictures in the morning or later tonight. When I go see Dr. Rowe, I usually get the 8:30 appointment, but today I was scheduled for 10:30. When we got off the elevator, the waiting room was jammed packed with pregnant ladies and husbands and I knew I was in trouble when I read the sign hanging on the sliding glass window "We are running approximately 1 to 2 hours behind". If you would like to reschedule, please let us know". Okay, this was the first time in months that Cory was able to sneak off and go to this appointment and now we were going to have to wait for an hour or two. Thanks for calling us and warning us about the wait or calling to see if we would like to reschedule before we drove 25 minutes to get there. It seemed like they were trying to get people in and out as fast as possible and as it turns out, we only had to wait 58 minutes (I guess it could have been worse).

The ultrasound was fast this time due to them being behind, but oh my goodness. The babies have grown so much in just 3 weeks. There's not much room for them to move around and they are practically on top on each other...it's kind of sad. Brooks is now weighing in at 4lbs 10oz and Burkley is weighing in at 3lbs 9oz (she gained the most in 3 weeks). Dr. Rowe refers to Brooks as "Hoss" and Burkley as a "Feisty Little Princess". Mom told Cory's mother that she would get to keep Burkley all of the time since she seems like she may be a little bossy and Dr. Rowe said that he would watch her any time. I told him to give me his home phone number and he made it clear that it's not unlisted. He has 4 boys (25, 23, 21, and 16) so he would love to love on a little girl!!! Everything looked great and Dr. Rowe is so impressed with their progress as well as mine. He kept telling me that if I make it to 34 weeks that he will give me 4 gold stars and if I make it to 35 weeks that he will give me 5 gold stars!! Cory and I seem to think that he doesn't think I will make it much longer because he told me not to worry about scheduling my next appointment in 3 weeks. So, now everyone is breaking out into hives over here. It's really starting to sink in that Brooks and Burkley could really come at any time now. Holy cow!!! I have things laid out, but Cory and I are going to have EVERYTHING ready this weekend just in case. Tomorrow we are going to have a pizza and putting together party, so call if you would like to join in on all of the fun! We still need to put the bouncers and swings together and I need to create a list of what kind of batteries and how many I'm going to need.

I think that's about it for now. Hopefully I can get those pictures uploaded pretty soon. Thanks to Lisa (my intern) and Keila (another first grade intern) for coming over to visit me this afternoon. It's always nice seeing faces that you haven't seen in a long time. Lisa even brought cards that the kids made me and homemade tamales...she's spoiling me to no end!!!

Toodles~
Hay

Happy 32nd Cory and 33 Week Appointment

Yesterday Cory celebrated his 32nd Birthday. He had to work, but fortunately was able to sneak off for about an hour so we could have maternity pictures taken and then he returned to work for a few more hours. Poor birthday boy went to the grocery store and even cooked dinner for our parents on his birthday (he told me he's starting to feel like Mr. Mom). He cooked fajitas and all of the fixings and they were WONDERFUL!! Overall, he had a great day and was exhausted when the partying was over (so exhausted that he woke up with a cold this morning). Here are a few pictures from his last birthday with NO KIDS...next year, there will be two little ones on his lap helping him blow out the candles!!!

Happy 32nd Daddy-to-Be

(cake and beer...sounds good huh?!?!)

Making a WISH!!!

Me and My "Old Man"

And this picture has nothing to do with Cory's birthday or today's appointment, but I had to add it. I love doing silly things to Holly and this morning I decided to take her picture wearing an old shower cap that I have (yes, call me a grandma, but I do use one of these from time to time...when you need a quick rinse and don't want to wash your hair kind of day). So, here she is in the spare bath posing in her shower cap (we couldn't take the picture in our bathroom because Cory was taking a shower and I don't think he would appreciate being in the background of the photograph)!!

All ready for my bath!!!

33 Week Appointment Update

Today meant another trip to see Dr. Mike. Mom and Kyla were able to join me and she was wonderful again. She looked super cute in her Santa Rocks shirt and her little blue jeans! I was anxious to see how much weight I have gained from last week after eating a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner and several slices of chocolate pecan pie (to die for). At first the nurse told me that I LOST 6 pounds and mom about freaked...I just laughed. There was no way in the world that happened. I went to empty my bladder and weighed again (I was holding my breath and praying that I did not gain 6 pounds). As it turns out, I gained 4 pounds this time, which makes a total of 23 pounds. Still not bad considering that I'm carrying two babies in me and I'm about to deliver this month, but I was a little upset...I passed the 20 pound point! The good thing is, is Dr. Mike didn't even scold me for gaining 4 pounds this time. My belly also grew 1cm...from 37cm to 38cm. Heard two strong heartbeats and so far things are still the same down there. Dr. Mike is still hoping that I can make it after Christmas but before New Years...we will just have to see what my body decides to do. I'm looking forward to tomorrows appointment with Dr. Rowe. Can't wait to see how much they have grown! Don't worry, I will be sure to update!!! Oh, thanks Steph for coming by to visit me today. It was great catching up and getting to see you!!!

XOXO~

Hay

My Interior Decorators

If you are in need of sprucing up your home for the holidays, but need a little help from a professional, I know who you can hire!!! I have found the BEST interior decorators ever for a very reasonable price. Just take a look at these pictures and their marvelous work!!!

Cory having a little fun

with a few ornaments...

I'm about to start

giving out instructions...

Cory and Dad

finding the perfect spot on the tree...

And picking out
the perfect ornament...

Admiring the beautiful

ornament from Maw Maw

Dad decorating away...

I LOVE this picture

PRICELESS...

Working from the couch...

Taking a break to see

how it looks...

I'm FINALLY allowed to

put on an ornament or two...

Making sure the skirt

is just right...

All DONE

(and ready for another drink)!!!

Thanks Cory, mom, and dad for putting up the tree for me this year. I truly appreciate it and the tree looks BEAUTIFUL!!! If you are interested in hiring these two, shoot me an email and I can send you their information!!!

32 Weeks, Happy Turkey Day, and Hook Em Horns

So, I had my weekly appointment with Dr. Mike on Wednesday and everything is still the same, thank goodness. I did not gain any weight this past week, which surprised me because I swear I feel like I'm starving all of the time now! My belly is still measuring 37 cm and we heard two strong heartbeats. Dr. Mike is very pleased with my progress and said if I can make it another 3 or 4 weeks, he would be happy. I'm hoping to make it as long as I can, but it will all depend on when my body is ready (I'm not going to lie...I'm getting pretty anxious. I just can't wait to see what they look like). My next appointment with Dr. Mike is next Wednesday and then I will see Dr. Rowe on Thursday...yeah, I will get to see my babies on the big screen!!! It's getting closer and closer and I've got to get my bags packed!!!

Here are several Turkey Day and 32 Week Belly Pictures we took this afternoon before Cory headed off to the BIG GAME. Enjoy!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Mommy and Daddy to Be

32 weeks

Sorry, but I had to include a bare belly bump!

I LOVE my sweet babies!!

Our Growing Family

Look at that SWEET BIG SISTER!!!

HOOK EM HORNS!!!

Another view of my "babies" bump from this week