So Far, So Good!

We have made some progress since my last entry!

Sean has turned the corner and no longer needs medicine for pain! Hooray! One side affect of his surgery is terrible breath for 2 weeks...we are anxiously awaiting for that 2 week mark! Poor kid, he has no idea, thank goodness.

I am off bedrest and back to work! I have hit the 34 week mark, which is a good place to be. Now, if I do go into labor, I can stay here in Mankato :) They are hanging in there nice and strong. They are growing well and consuming even more space! I am short of breath and tired, but can't help feeling elated when they are moving around inside. This will be over soon enough. I love being pregnant, and this could be my last time. I am trying to soak in every single moment. Dreams do come true :)

That being said, I can't wait to know what they are! I can't wait to hold them, snuggle them, change them, dress them, use my new stroller, go shopping... I can't wait for Sean to be a big brother, as he is so excited and will be so helpful. He has already aged so much to me, but they say he will age even more once they are here. I am grateful for all the help, because I know I am going to need my Sean fix. He is the best "big bear hugger" around and can talk his way out of anything :) I can't wait to have my family together again.

Graham is anxiously awaiting my phone call. We really hope things happen when he is in town. We were told this week that if I go into labor while he is still up in Duluth, there is no way he will make it home in time for the delivery. This was shocking to hear, and it makes both of us pretty sad. All we can ask for at this point are two healthy, strong little miracles and a safe drive home for Graham.

Sean...

Well, I think I must have jinxed myself with my post yesterday! It was quite the rough day for him (and mom and dad). How do you get a child to take medicine they hate! I think we all changed outfits 4-5 times today due to medicine being spit back up. Fun times...we have tried everything, and we just don't want him to be in pain. It is amazing how quickly he feels better once we can get the meds into him. So, we are praying for a good night of easy medicine giving/receiving and some peaceful sleeps. Tomorrow WILL be a better day!

I also go back to the doc tomorrow to see how things are going. Hoping things are slowing down and these little miracles can hang in there awhile!

Thanks, Sarah for your picture comment! They are in there, taking up every bit of space I have left! We keep watching my belly grow and wondering how it can!

Have a great night. I am off to give the first dose of two for the sleeping prince. Stinks to have to wake him...

Sean's Surgery

On Monday, Sean had surgery to take his tonsils and adenoids out. He has been sick on and off with strep throat since November, and he has been on antibiotics four times...ugh! It is like he just gets over one bout, and within a week or two he is spiking a fever again.

It was a tough decision, but we were assured that this surgery at his age is perfect. He will recover quickly, etc. Yesterday, as we were loading into the car (van), Graham looks at me and says, "So, are you calling or am I to cancel this surgery?" We were both nervous wrecks and going on no sleep!

Everything went fine. He thought it was cool to wear his PJs to the hospital, and he found all the instruments pretty fun to touch. He was given some meds to make him sleepy before they took him away, which was great. We were so worried that he'd be scared. We were also lucky to have Molly and my friend, Mandy, helping him, too. They both work in surgery, so they were able to play with him and take him back when it was his turn. Phew! Waking up was scary for him when he couldn't find us, but they were able to bring him to us pretty quick and get the medicine going to help ease his pain.

Now, we are trying to keep him "low key." Hmmm. Trying to keep a 3 year old resting on the couch for a couple days is easier said than done! I am glad the meds are working so well that he feels up to playing, but I worry about him hurting himself! We have been really lucky through this whole experience.

Bedrest

Well, I am officially on bedrest for the next few days. I go back to the doctor on Thursday to see if I have improved. I am hoping to go back to work for a little longer before these babes come, but whatever is best for them is what I will do!

I had a steroid shot today and have to go back tomorrow for the second one. This will help their lungs mature faster. I am 33 weeks today, so we are hoping things will slow down and give them a little more time to grow. Our goal is 36 weeks, but I am assured they will be fine if they were to come soon. They might just have to go to the cities for some extra support. Please keep us in your prayers. I have had friends go on bedrest, things slowed down so much that they ended up being induced! So, one never knows :)

Hope you are all doing well. We will keep you posted!

P.S. Sarah - There are prego pictures on my sister's blog...I hope to get some up soon.

Thank you!

I just want to say a big "thank you" to all my family and friends that came to celebrate the impending arrival of our twins with us on Saturday!

Some of my favorite people put on a great open house for us; Amy, Molly, Mandy, and Crystal. Great food and drinks and company. We had a great time visiting with family and friends, and we were overwhelmed with everyone's generosity. Thank you so much. Sean has enjoyed going through all the packages, too. He even had a surprise from one of my friends...a new monster truck! How cool was that! He brought it to daycare for show and tell today. What a lover :)

We can't believe that our babies are coming. They are moving around like crazy and my belly looks like it is about to pop! Watching their little arms and legs sweeping across my belly is incredible! It is like watching the ocean waves crashing into the shore...so peaceful and beautiful and comforting. I am enjoying every second of this pregnancy, and I am getting so excited to hold my new little ones soon!

Backfloats in the Bathtub!

Sean learned this great trick from his cousins, Braeden and Emma. They like to take baths together when we have sleepovers, and it has been a great learning opportunity for our little man! He doesn't always try with them there, but as soon as he is on his own, he puts his brave face on and goes for it. Now, I can't get him to sit up to even wash his hair :) Love my little fish!

Birthday Week....

Wow! What a great week Sean had! It started off with an awesome birthday party last Saturday and continued with many special moments this week!

I had Monday off, so I was able to spend some extra time with him. We played with his new toys, napped, and played some more. He got some fun gifts from his daycare friends (at mom's) throughout the week, too. How did they know he liked money and coloring?! Perfect! Then on Thursday, his birthday, he got to bring a special birthday treat to his other daycare. There they had a little party, took pictures, gave him a present, and had him wear a birthday hat all day! He loved it! We finished his big day by meeting Uncle Nick, Auntie Amy, Braeden, Emma, Charlie, and Uncle Nick and Auntie Molly at Applebees for supper. It is all the kids' favorite place to go, so what better! The staff also sang to him, which was super cute :) And we all enjoyed some yummy desserts. My favorite part is watching him soak it all in; the attention, the songs, the gifts, and the fun. What a special little man we have :)

Graham and I were even able to sneak away for a date night...haven't had one of those in a long time. It was nice to have time together, and Sean loves his beautiful babysitter, Bailey. Fun was had by all :)

We enjoyed the warmer temps this weekend and spent some time outside, too. We cannot wait for Spring and Summer to get here! We have been living vicariously through many friends and family members who have been able to "escape" to the beach this winter...Graham assures me that next winter, we will be one of those "people" once again :) Thank goodness :)