35 weeks eve

Here we are the day before I start 35 weeks. I feel so blessed and lucky. It's been a long journey but well worth it. I am taking it day by day which has been my mantra for a while now. Sometimes it's so surreal. I look at my belly, feel them move, spend time in the nursery and it seems like it's all a dream.
Tomorrow we have our high risk appt. I'm excited to see the babies and find out how much they weigh. We will also find out if a c section is definite. If a c section is in our future I believe it will be closer to our cut off date of Nov 17.
I had a bona fide craving last night! While watching Cake Boss's Buddy make a margherita pizza I started drooling! My fabulous husband then went and got me one--at 9:30 pm! Fresh mozzarella and basil--you can't beat it! I had two slices ;-)

Here is a picture from E and K's wedding. A funny story about my dress. The seamstress took out my seams on the sides because it was too tight across my belly. I did not know until I was getting dressed for the wedding that you could see my underwear and belly! Thankfully we were getting ready at the lady's house that owned the ceremony/reception place and she let me borrow a slip.

Shower pictures

Two Peas In a Pod theme.













These were fabulous! Super easy to make. The best part for me was to disassemble and viola--no waste!


















I waited so long for this. I enjoyed it so much ;-)














My helper.











My Mom took this picture before we left. The rattle and lamp were E's.

Busy as a bee

My shower was last weekend. It was beautiful! The theme was Two Peas in a Pod. We received lots of things we will need and it was nice to spend time with my family and friends. I wish I had more time to sit and talk with people though. I'm almost done washing all their things. I love the smell of D.reft ;-) We can also walk through the living room now! Their room is pretty much done. I have to make room in our bedroom for the play yard. It will be easier to nurse with them in the same room. I did the same thing with E.
Today is my best friend E's wedding rehearsal. Her fiancee is wonderful and I'm so happy for them. I'm a bridesmaid and E is the flower girl. I got my dress at David's Bridal. It's cute. It's the first one I tried on and I really liked it. I had to laugh when I picked it up (I had ordered it one size larger and had the bust taken in). I had just tried it on two weeks prior and the bottom was fine but not anymore. The seamstress had to let out both side seams. What are you going to do? I bought shoes at T.arget but I think when we come home I'm going to D.SW shoes and seeing what I can find there. I do wish they made super fancy slippers!
I'm having a problem uploading pictures but I will figure it out.
We are nearing the mark of the babies lungs being mature--35 weeks. I am all for making it to 38 weeks but it's a struggle. I think the lack of sleep due to going to the bathroom at least once an hour and being uncomfortable are taking it's toll on me. I just want them to be healthy of course but if I could speed up to November that would be nice. lol

Busy Saturday

I'm trying to get everything done--babies room, organize the house, etc. I would really like to clean the house thoroughly before the babies come. I don't know if I would call it nesting per say because I'm a nut with cleaning the house. A touch of ocd I have. I wish there were more hours in the day. We are getting short on time. I feel like once October comes we'll be on borrowed time.
I'm ordering the menu today for the shower. I can't believe it's two weeks away! I'm still waiting on the majority of people to call for the rsvp. The head count is due one week from today so there is still time for people to respond.
Tonight is St. Anthony and St. George's Lebanese festival. I'm so excited! They haven't had it in years because of lack of help from the parishes. Bazaars are big in this area. We used to go every year. I love Kibbe, tabbouleh, baklava and hummus! I think I missed my ethnicity ;-)
I had another high risk appt yesterday. Measuring right on target and 3 lbs each! I'm thrilled that they are growing and gaining weight. I feel like I should be bigger than I am. Dr. P is very happy with how things are going. The ultrasound tech found Baby A head down and Baby B is heads up. If B doesn't move head down before 33 weeks we are likely headed for a C-section. I
would really like to have them vaginally because the recovery from surgery is going to be rough.

Glucose test and nursery

I had to take another glucose test. Usually with a singleton pregnancy you do it once but it's repeated with twins. I received a message from my ob's office to call them. I did call them back--I failed. My number was 151 and it was supposed to be under 129. Phooey! So I get to go in for the 3 hour test. I'm wondering when I can go. The nurse said that I would be there for 4 hours. Holy moly that's a long time! What does one do for four hours? I don't think I can leave either. If I could I would hang out at Barnes and Noble and read or go shopping. Hopefully I will pass!
The babies room has turned out to be fabulous!!! My Dad and M did such a fantastic job. My Dad put up crown molding with corner accents (he missed his calling--he should have been an interior designer), a shelf on top of molding that runs around the room and they both painted. E picked out the colors (the babies room is the same as her room at my parent's house). I feel it is important for her to have a say so she doesn't feel excluded.

I wish I would have taken a picture when it was still M's office. It was all orange. I think the color was called Mandarin.




































































I love this trim! I had valances to put up but I'm not now because I don't want to hide the beautiful trim work.











The babies room is now the most beautiful room in the whole house! Thanks Dad and M!

Sneak Peek

Thank you so much for your heart felt sympathies about Magnus! I greatly appreciate them ;-)
Also thank you for the anniversary well wishes!

Because my provider will only do an ultrasound with 3d if there is something wrong I scheduled my own 3d appointment today. 30 minutes was not enough! It was wonderful to get a glimpse inside their world and see how they are. I should have gone a couple of weeks ago but I did not know that. The babies space is cramped. Some pictures/video are all hands, feet and bodies! Both are very active and doing well. M thinks they are going to come early because they will run out of room.

Sept 2

Four years ago today I married the man of my dreams. Who knew a wink would lead to something so wonderful? Happy anniversary and I love you!