Tyler and Sydney left us with bins and bins of clothes which have been stacked in our basement -- up until now. With the impending arrival just weeks away, it's time to start going through all the clothes and toys to see what we need for the new baby.
Knowing the sex of the twins upfront was definitely a plus when it came to preparing and now having clothing that is blue, pink an neutral has left us way ahead. Only downside has been needing to wash it all.
Once the baby is born it will be such a joy to pack up what we don't need and remove it from the house!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Predictions
Below are a list of birth date and gender predictions. A few even have birth weight predictions, pay particular attention to Sydney and Tyler's, of which I suspect neither will come true!
| Predictor | Birth Date | Gender | Birth Weight |
| Sydney | November 6 | Girl | 5 lbs |
| Stacy | November 8 | Girl | 6 lbs 12 oz |
| Holly | November 13* | Girl | |
| Louise | November 15 | Boy | 7 lbs 4 oz |
| Colleen | November 15 | Boy | |
| Margie | November 19 | Boy | 8 lbs |
| Arnie | November 22 | Boy | 8 lbs 2 oz |
| Evan | November 25 | Boy | 6 lbs |
| Keith | November 25 | Boy | 8 lbs 3 oz |
| Kathy | November 26 | Boy | 8 lbs 2 oz |
| Sheri | November 29 | Girl | |
| Tyler | November 30 | Boy | 31 lbs |
| Tim | November 30** | Girl | 8 lbs 9 oz |
| Emily | December 1 | Girl | 8 lbs |
| Liz | December 1 | Boy | |
| Andy | December 3 | Girl | 9 lbs 4 oz |
*Audrey Heaser's birthday (history: Fred was born on Andy's bday and the twins were born on Holly's bday, so she may have the edge on this one.)
**Bumper and Copper's birthday.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Week 34 Photo
After 34 weeks we finally decided to snap a picture! There has been much less documenting of the pregnancy this time around. I don't like to think of it in the realm of negligence, but rather it is an illustration of how our lives have changed since the first time we were pregnant.
Tyler and Sydney are such a high priority and require such a level of involvement that we are experiencing this pregnancy not as a couple, but a family. As I come to this realization, I am finding new joy in the experience; and as we come closer to the end, I am looking forward to all the adventures our new family of five will encounter.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Feeling Heee-uge
It feels/looks like I'm carrying twins. I would probably disagree if I remembered exactly what it felt like to carry twins at 33 1/2 weeks. I have yet to take any profile shots in order to properly compare. I have really been meaning to since week 20, but it just never happens. I am planning on it this week though. I swear.
Sydney and Tyler were relaying to me today about how they each think the baby is going to look like them. Tyler was going on about how it was going to have the same nose, knees, hair, etc. as him. He seemed pretty happy about it too. I wouldn't mind if it looked like either of them, they are both so dang cute! I am getting curious to know what he/she looks like. I really hope though that we luck out with an 'easy' baby. The twins were individually easy, it was just the complexity of two that was overwhelming, so I fear we are in for it.
On another note, I discovered where Sydney picked up the name Figaro (note mid July post of baby names from Sydney and Tyler). Tyler and I were sitting watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and who should come into the scene - Figaro, Minnie Mouse's little kitten. Sydney has not fessed up yet, but where else would she come up with that name!?
Sydney and Tyler were relaying to me today about how they each think the baby is going to look like them. Tyler was going on about how it was going to have the same nose, knees, hair, etc. as him. He seemed pretty happy about it too. I wouldn't mind if it looked like either of them, they are both so dang cute! I am getting curious to know what he/she looks like. I really hope though that we luck out with an 'easy' baby. The twins were individually easy, it was just the complexity of two that was overwhelming, so I fear we are in for it.
On another note, I discovered where Sydney picked up the name Figaro (note mid July post of baby names from Sydney and Tyler). Tyler and I were sitting watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and who should come into the scene - Figaro, Minnie Mouse's little kitten. Sydney has not fessed up yet, but where else would she come up with that name!?
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Last Ultrasound...I Think
Today I had my 32 week appointment and they did one final ultrasound to check on the location of the placenta. It has moved up quite a bit, so there is no need to worry about a c-section. This ultrasound was mildly better than the last one (when we brought Sydney and Tyler). The tech was much nicer, however she still never showed us a good profile picture of the baby. She obviously must not have kids.
Considering how late in the pregnancy I was having ultrasounds with the twins and that we always got printouts of head shots, I have a hard time believing that she couldn't give us something. We did get a couple of pictures of the foot though.
Considering how late in the pregnancy I was having ultrasounds with the twins and that we always got printouts of head shots, I have a hard time believing that she couldn't give us something. We did get a couple of pictures of the foot though.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Baby Names
For a long time, choosing a name for this baby seemed too far off in the distance. Stacy and I would talk casually about names but nothing was really sticking. It wasn't until Stacy posted a spreadsheet to Google Docs that we really began to weed out what we like and don't like. Not surprisingly, my top picks did not match Stacy's but we still have 60 days to go!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
"Hi Baby"
Sydney and Tyler have taken to talking to the baby in my tummy. I often hear, "I want to talk to baby". So then I adopt a goofy, baby-ish voice and answer all of their questions. They usually just ask "Whatcha doin' Baby?", but sometimes it goes a little deeper. I'm hoping it is a good way for them to be prepared for the impending arrival. I try to use the conversations to reveal how things will be when the baby arrives.
At any rate it is really cute. And they are enjoying talking to the baby...hopefully they won't be too disappointed when the baby arrives and can't actually play, talk and be silly with them!
At any rate it is really cute. And they are enjoying talking to the baby...hopefully they won't be too disappointed when the baby arrives and can't actually play, talk and be silly with them!
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