five + two

(Henry top, Molly bottom)

(Molly left, Henry right)

(Henry back, Molly front)

These two are just wonderful, real gifts and doing so well. People are shocked at their sizes. I talked to a pediatrician yesterday, who has been a pediatrician for 20 years, and she said she can count on one hand the amount of twins she has seen this big. Mr. Henry is quite the eater and really looks like a boy (he has a thick neck, looks a football player Nate says). He is quite laid back and has been very easy. And Miss Molly, well she is dainty and girly. A true beauty, and has been a little higher maintenance (is this a look into the future?). They are quite the duo.





Me and my mom and the babes

Here are Edie, Tony and Ada meeting the twins. With the hospital policy, this has been the way visitors can meet the wee ones, a drive thru baby viewing. It's for sure not ideal, but at least it's something. Thank you for all your prayers, the Lord has heard them. We are overflowing with gratitude and amazed at His goodness to us.

I didn't take very many pics on Thanksgiving, because, well, I was really pregnant. However, my brother-in-law Scott made sure that my so-very- giant belly was well documented (I'll put those up when I get them). We did have a great, scrumptious feast. John is a ridiculous chef and pretty much did the whole thing. My folks were able to make it up and spend it with us as well- we also managed to do a little family Ada celebration, squeezing it all in...

Why make plans? So, I've been planning on this November 20th due date for a while now. Today, I met with my doctor who will be doing the c-section and he showed some hesitation about doing the c-section at 37 weeks on the nose. He usually does twin deliveries at 38 weeks and because my blood pressure is under control, the babies look great, and there really are no reasons for concern , he doesn't see the harm in waiting a bit. There are more details, but I don't really feel like typing anymore. So, as of now we are planning on doing the c-section on Tuesday the 24th instead of Friday. So, looks like another Thanksgiving in the hospital.... and right now I am thankful that the "issue" that's come up is that I'm too healthy (:

I just found out that due to all the sickness and H1N1 going around right now the hospital is only letting you have 2 support people in the hospital (one being the husband), during your whole stay. So, my mom is the only one who will get to meet the babies while we're in the hospital. It is a bummer. Lucy was really sad when I told her. However, it is what it is, and I realize it's all to protect the babies, which is good.

She has not been and will not be forgotten this little one. Some probably wonder, how on earth are you ever home alone with an almost 1 year old? The answer is that if I didn't have some kind of play pen it would be impossible. Currently our couches are shaped like an "L", with a wall as the other part of the play pen and then the gates above as the 4th wall. It's works really well. I can sit on the couch, so she doesn't feel deserted, and she can crawl around and play with toys. It's also nice because it's quite roomy, she doesn't get bored in it too often.

I got this doll and Woody at a garage sale for 5 bucks. I thought they were great, and we are Toy Story fans. Well, Ada has been the one to cling to it the most, it's quite sweet.

Being on modified bed rest is preparing me to want to be super productive and busy when the twins come. I know I will covet the time when I was on bed rest once we are a family of 7, so I'm trying to soak it in and enjoy it, however, I am quite ready to clean my house, do my laundry and go shopping- as odd as it might sound. Actually, today I did make a trip out to Target with Lucy- big deal for me. Once again, I swallowed my pride and got an electric wheelchair. It really is amazing how easily I am zapped of my energy- not to mention I think all of Whatcom County was shopping today- early Christmas shopping? I also have been picking up and organizing a bit more since I have made it to 36 weeks, which is technically full term for twins (I'm pretty sure). My body just does get tired very easily and my feet get super swollen if I'm on my feet too much.

Yes, H & M. And as I'm writing that I'm thinking to avoid confusion with the clothing store, I'll start writing M & H.

Twin pregnancy is definitely different, as I'm sure I've said before. I think it's also so hard on my body because it's my fourth pregnancy- my body is tired. It's very odd, I feel the most uncomfortable at night time and when I wake up. My body is a balloon when I wake up, my hands are so swollen that I can't bend my fingers, and my hips- oh the hips. I'm getting used to waking up in the middle of the night, so it might help me ease into feeding the twins in the middle of the night. A friend treated me to an hour long pregnancy massage, which was a dream, I think I need one every day. Considering, I do think it could be a lot worse and the toll it's taking on my body seems endurable, especially since I only have a week and a half left. As far as twin pregnancies go, and even single prengnancies really, this has been quite uneventful. I did have the blood pressure scare, but it's been under control ever since I started taking it easy. So far I've gained just about 45 pounds which I'm pretty happy with. With all the extra weight, I get tired quick. Walking to the bathroom and back is tiring, holding Ada for more than 20 seconds is almost impossible, and flipping over in bed is actually probably one of the most painful things I do. The doctor gave me a goal of 45 pounds, so hopefully I'll be right about there. I know these details might not be all that interesting, but really, it's becuase if I don't write it down somewhere I'll never remember- this is my memory. I have a big ultra-sound Wed, so I'll post more info. then, but thought I'd type a little while my hand allowed.

Thank you to everyone who made a special point to be there and to those who couldn't be there but have supported us and prayed for us over the years. Those prayers were essential to us being where we are today. A special thanks to both Nate's parents and my parents for being there and for all you have done for us and do for us. Tony and Edie, you have raised a marvelous man.




It was a wondeful, long service. By the end Will was getting quite squirmy, so I let him explore the wallet, now where is that Visa?







Here are Bert and Jane. They have been a tremendous support to us over the years, it's hard to express how much their relationship has meant to us. Bert is Nate's trusted advisor and one of the wisest men we know. They have been behind us from the beginning and we are so thankful for them, for all their prayers, and their unconditional support. We love you both!

And here's Ada the frog. Will was too a frog at her age, love the hand-me-down costumes

A little side-note about Will's Halloween. Nate was shoveling food down Will's throat to try to get him out the door. He ate a lot quickly and it was actually quite spicy. Well, right before they were about to leave, Will threw up in his mask! Yes, his mask- so gross! With no back-up costume, Nate washed his mask and Will went around the neighborhood with a wet mask- didn't seemed phased by it.