We're Moving to Biloxi!

As if there hasn't been enough activity and excitement around our house lately, we found out yesterday that we are moving to Biloxi! Bruce will be an instructor at Keesler AFB and we will be there by the end of April. We are so excited and couldn't be happier with this assignment. There are many things about the South that we've missed these last few years and we've missed being close to our friends and family even more so. Needless to say there is a lot about this move that we are looking forward to. We don't have many details yet, but will keep everyone updated as we know more. Just had to share the awesome news with everyone!

Here are a couple of pictures we took in Biloxi two years ago...who knew we'd move there one day!

The Last Trimester is Here

It's official...the last trimester is here! And with the excitement of the last trimester comes a new game plan as I am now on modified bed rest. Last Friday night Bruce and I found ourselves in labor and delivery because of all the contractions I was having and then after about an hour the doctor decided to keep me in the hospital to monitor me and the babies. I was given medicine to stop the contractions and two rounds of steroid shots to help develop the babies' lungs a little faster in case they do come early. After keeping a close eye on me all weekend, the doctors decided to send me home on modified bed rest which is fine by me if it means I can prolong the pregnancy. I can still get up and move around for a few minutes every couple of hours or so, but that's about it. Not to worry though, Mom, Dad and babies are doing great even after all that happened and given how serious it could have been, things turned out as well as they possible could have. Bruce is doing a beyond-terrific job of taking care of the three of us and making sure we get the rest we need. He's keeping my spirits up and I couldn't do this without him.

On a lighter note, we had our 28 week ultrasound yesterday and our babies look precious and put on a good show for us as usual! Little Girl weighs 2.11 and Little Boy weighs 2.9 - so each baby gained more than one pound since our last visit four weeks ago. Every nurse, doctor or ultrasound technician who tried to monitor the babies this weekend all had the same thing to say "They are feisty!" or "They really like to move!" This is not a new trend we're spotting so I think it's safe to say that we are going to have our hands full with two very busy babies before too long!

Here I am at 28 weeks

Getting bigger by the day

And because it's been a while since I posted a picture of the boys, here they are snuggling and looking handsome after a long afternoon of grooming at Petsmart

26 Weeks and Counting!

So nothing really new to report, just a few pictures and an update for our friends and family out there. I had my 26 week doctors appointment today - I start the 27th week on Sunday - and everything is going very well. We didn't do an ultrasound today, but will do another 3D ultrasound in a week at Bethesda Naval Hospital. The babies were active and we picked up their heartbeats right away; 145 and 148 beats per minute. I'm measuring 38 weeks pregnant and definitely feeling that way! My weight is right on track and the nurse today told me I was the first patient she'd seen get excited about gaining weight which I thought was funny. I'm just relieved to know I'm doing the eating thing right - I want these babies to be as big as possible on their birthdays! We talked a little more about preterm labor, what to watch for and what I need to be doing at this stage in the game; I'll start going to the doctor every two weeks from here on out. Mom and babies are still doing well and for that we are extremely grateful. Thank you everyone for all of the thoughts and prayers. We still have a little ways to go, but these babies will be here before we know it! Another post and more pictures to come in a week or so.

Now for a few pictures...
Here we are at 26 weeks!



Here's Bruce putting together their crib - what a good Daddy-to-be

The babies' crib is ready and waiting - they'll share one at first and when they're ready, Little Girl will have her own crib with matching bedding that's pink and green

The stroller and car seats Mommy put together herself!

Finally...after six long months (yes six!) our new sofa and chair have arrived

This chair is almost a sofa itself!