enough said.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
the birth story
we've been a family for almost two months now, and i'm just getting around to posting. the babies are getting so big so fast! i can't believe how time flies. now that the little details of their debut into the world are fading, i need to get their birth story recorded somewhere. so, here it goes...
on august 24th, literally just a few minutes after i blogged about how excited i was for my c-section that was to be in two weeks, and how thankful i was that i had no preterm labor, i sprung a leak (i'm sparing you the details here). since my doctor appointment was the next day i didn't think i needed to call or go in. after telling andrew what happened, he told me that i needed to call the doctor's office to speak with a nurse. after several attempts to convince him that i didn't need to he told me he was coming home. so, i called the nurse and she told me to go into labor and delivery just to get checked out and that they'll probably send me home.
we arrived to the hospital around 3:30 pm and the nurse checked me. she laughed a little and said that i was dilated to a 5 and 90% effaced. another nurse checked me for a second opinion and she said i was definitely dilated to a 6. she told us that we were going to have some babies that day, and i was so unprepared. i was supposed to have 2 more weeks to get ready! andrew was quickly trying to call our families and i was getting the IV inserted, which took several attempts. within minutes of finding out we were going to have our twins, the anesthesiologist came in to give me an epidural. note about epidurals: they are the greatest thing ever. i was so scared to get one but i didn't feel a thing when they inserted it. anywho, i asked the anesthesiologist if andrew could get one, too. andrew got into his space suit (i'm so bummed i didn't get pictures of him), and i was wheeled off to the operating room.
as i laid on the operating table, i was so nervous. i was worried that something might go wrong. the babies were going to be premature. a million things were going through my head. i was going to be a mom. i was going to meet these two little people who i shared a body with for the last eight months. in just a matter of minutes. i was shivering, sedated, and emotional - a very interesting combination of sensations! andrew was sitting up by my head, holding my hand. i think we were both just so nervous. there were four doctors and a bunch of nurses in the room. they let me know when they made the incision, just to be sure i didn't feel anything, which i didn't. all i felt was tugging and pulling. at 4:55 pm, after a few minutes into the surgery, i heard the sweetest little cry i have ever heard. just one little peep. austin. one minute later i heard avery. she cried so loud i could hear her when they brought her to the next room. i looked up at andrew, and his eyes were filled with tears and he had the biggest grin on his face. it was the face of a proud new daddy, and it warmed my heart. he followed them to the nursery while i got cleaned up. they brought the babies by so i could meet them. they were beautiful. i kissed each one on the cheek, and then away they went. andrew stayed behind for a minute to make sure i was ok. when i asked him if they each had ten fingers and ten toes, he said, "i don't know, i didn't count." either way, they were perfect (note: they do have the right amount of fingers and toes).
it was another few hours before i got to see them again. i was just so tired. i remember laying in my room waiting for andrew and the babies. i was excited to hold them, to love on them, and to tell them that i was their mama. when they finally got to the room, i got to hold avery. i held her for most of the night with austin right at my bedside. we had the nurses take them back to the nursery so i could get some rest. it was a beautiful day.
the next morning the nurse came in to tell us that the babies had to be taken to the NICU. i had prepared myself for this, knowing that they were born a month early. the babies had blood sugar problems, as well as problems with eating. i was in the hospital from tuesday-saturday, and every morning the pediatrician would come in and give us an update. i would always ask how long they had to be in the NICU, and they'd always tell me that it could be there until their due date, which was september 22nd. luckily, they were discharged the monday after i was discharged, so they spent only 6 days there. while in the NICU, they gained alot of weight and got better at eating and keeping their sugar levels stable. we were so excited to get the call sunday night telling us we could bring them home! however, they had to be on oxygen and apnea monitors. but the nurses and doctors throughout the whole experience were wonderful. i'm so so happy that i have two healthy babies :)
on august 24th, literally just a few minutes after i blogged about how excited i was for my c-section that was to be in two weeks, and how thankful i was that i had no preterm labor, i sprung a leak (i'm sparing you the details here). since my doctor appointment was the next day i didn't think i needed to call or go in. after telling andrew what happened, he told me that i needed to call the doctor's office to speak with a nurse. after several attempts to convince him that i didn't need to he told me he was coming home. so, i called the nurse and she told me to go into labor and delivery just to get checked out and that they'll probably send me home.
we arrived to the hospital around 3:30 pm and the nurse checked me. she laughed a little and said that i was dilated to a 5 and 90% effaced. another nurse checked me for a second opinion and she said i was definitely dilated to a 6. she told us that we were going to have some babies that day, and i was so unprepared. i was supposed to have 2 more weeks to get ready! andrew was quickly trying to call our families and i was getting the IV inserted, which took several attempts. within minutes of finding out we were going to have our twins, the anesthesiologist came in to give me an epidural. note about epidurals: they are the greatest thing ever. i was so scared to get one but i didn't feel a thing when they inserted it. anywho, i asked the anesthesiologist if andrew could get one, too. andrew got into his space suit (i'm so bummed i didn't get pictures of him), and i was wheeled off to the operating room.
as i laid on the operating table, i was so nervous. i was worried that something might go wrong. the babies were going to be premature. a million things were going through my head. i was going to be a mom. i was going to meet these two little people who i shared a body with for the last eight months. in just a matter of minutes. i was shivering, sedated, and emotional - a very interesting combination of sensations! andrew was sitting up by my head, holding my hand. i think we were both just so nervous. there were four doctors and a bunch of nurses in the room. they let me know when they made the incision, just to be sure i didn't feel anything, which i didn't. all i felt was tugging and pulling. at 4:55 pm, after a few minutes into the surgery, i heard the sweetest little cry i have ever heard. just one little peep. austin. one minute later i heard avery. she cried so loud i could hear her when they brought her to the next room. i looked up at andrew, and his eyes were filled with tears and he had the biggest grin on his face. it was the face of a proud new daddy, and it warmed my heart. he followed them to the nursery while i got cleaned up. they brought the babies by so i could meet them. they were beautiful. i kissed each one on the cheek, and then away they went. andrew stayed behind for a minute to make sure i was ok. when i asked him if they each had ten fingers and ten toes, he said, "i don't know, i didn't count." either way, they were perfect (note: they do have the right amount of fingers and toes).
it was another few hours before i got to see them again. i was just so tired. i remember laying in my room waiting for andrew and the babies. i was excited to hold them, to love on them, and to tell them that i was their mama. when they finally got to the room, i got to hold avery. i held her for most of the night with austin right at my bedside. we had the nurses take them back to the nursery so i could get some rest. it was a beautiful day.
the next morning the nurse came in to tell us that the babies had to be taken to the NICU. i had prepared myself for this, knowing that they were born a month early. the babies had blood sugar problems, as well as problems with eating. i was in the hospital from tuesday-saturday, and every morning the pediatrician would come in and give us an update. i would always ask how long they had to be in the NICU, and they'd always tell me that it could be there until their due date, which was september 22nd. luckily, they were discharged the monday after i was discharged, so they spent only 6 days there. while in the NICU, they gained alot of weight and got better at eating and keeping their sugar levels stable. we were so excited to get the call sunday night telling us we could bring them home! however, they had to be on oxygen and apnea monitors. but the nurses and doctors throughout the whole experience were wonderful. i'm so so happy that i have two healthy babies :)
two happy healthy babies! austin on the left and avery on the right
austin james: 6 lbs 4 oz, 18 inches
avery claire: 5 lbs 14 oz, 18 inches
first time to hold avery
in the NICU
proud daddy
andrew's first diaper change!
grandma and auntie lauren with babies
i love him
austin learning how to eat
my boys
rooming in with the babies on their last day in the NICU
finally at home :)Wednesday, August 25, 2010
spoiler alert
just minutes after posting our last post, my water broke, i went to the hospital, and had our beautiful twins.
Austin James--6 lbs 4 oz, and Avery Claire--5 lbs 14 oz
full post and pictures of the big event to come!
Austin James--6 lbs 4 oz, and Avery Claire--5 lbs 14 oz
full post and pictures of the big event to come!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
It's about time, Cindy.
remember in my last several posts, when i said i will try to update more often? well, that was a lie. i haven't even been trying. one post every few months is sufficient, right? now that it is almost been four months since my last post, i figured it is about time for a new one.
the babies are still a'growin away in my belly. which means i'm still growing, and not just in my belly. my mom sent me some maternity clothes when i announced i was pregnant at around 12 weeks. i tried them on, and they were huge baggy shirts that i thought i would never ever in a million years fit into. now they are too small. pregnancy is fun and all, but i'm ready to sleep on my back and breath at the same time again. i'm also excited to sleep again (which probably won't be happening for the next several years), and to see my toes when i stand up. i love watching the babies poke around and kick my stomach, but i'm very anxious to see them in real life. i can't wait to hold them and love on them.
the good news, no, the greatest news is that they are making their grand entrance on september 7th! that is when my doctor scheduled my c section. we'll be just about 38 weeks along. the babies are in funky positions, so a c section it is. and i'm totally ok with that. whatever is best for my babes is best for me. i'm actually pretty impressed with myself. i've made it 36 weeks, and have had no major signs of preterm labor. i haven't been put on bedrest, i can still go out and do some things, and i haven't gone crazy yet (you may want andrew's opinion on the last one)!!! so, despite my complaining, things have been going pretty good so far. the longer the babies can stay in the healthier they'll be when they come out. and about these little babies-they kick and wiggle and karate chop the heck out of me. but i love it. sometimes it is uncomfortable when they start their own little dance party at the same time, but i'll take it! did i ever mention they have names? they do. austin and avery. cute, huh?
enough baby talk (yeah, right. now i understand why people talk about their kids so much), but i GRADUATED from BYU!!! i never thought this day would come. it took me five years to get my degree, but hey, i did it nonetheless! and i took a year off, so technically i graduated on time, sort of. it feels good to be done, but now that my cute husband is getting ready to start back up next week, i kind of wish i was going back, too. i'm sure i'll get over this feeling quickly, hopefully by september 7th! i'm sure i'll have my hands full then. i also no longer work, since i worked at BYU and graduated i couldn't keep my student position. oh yeah, i'm also enormously pregnant-i acted much more like a paper weight in the office than a productive employee. but i also kind of miss going to work, or maybe i just miss having something to do during the days. again, i'm sure i'll have plenty to do very soon.
andrew. my dear husband who is so wonderful. how he puts up with me i'll never know, but he is great. he starts school back up next week, and i think he's pretty excited about it. he's taking a full load of classes, and is still planning on working full time at petersen medical where he does medical billing, i think...on top of that he is also going to be a daddy to newborn twins and a husband to yours truly (and that takes alot of work!). this guy is AMAZING! i love him so much and i think our kids are pretty lucky to have a dad like him. i am very blessed.
and that pretty much sums up our summer. babies. we also did other things besides being pregnant like going camping, taking a trip home to california to see family and friends, and having my family come out to visit. i'll post pictures when i finally upload them from my camera. if you've read this far congratulations! i really really want to be a better blogger, but let's face it folks, i'm terrible. maybe when the babies come i'll be better. i'll definitely have more pics to post!
the babies are still a'growin away in my belly. which means i'm still growing, and not just in my belly. my mom sent me some maternity clothes when i announced i was pregnant at around 12 weeks. i tried them on, and they were huge baggy shirts that i thought i would never ever in a million years fit into. now they are too small. pregnancy is fun and all, but i'm ready to sleep on my back and breath at the same time again. i'm also excited to sleep again (which probably won't be happening for the next several years), and to see my toes when i stand up. i love watching the babies poke around and kick my stomach, but i'm very anxious to see them in real life. i can't wait to hold them and love on them.
the good news, no, the greatest news is that they are making their grand entrance on september 7th! that is when my doctor scheduled my c section. we'll be just about 38 weeks along. the babies are in funky positions, so a c section it is. and i'm totally ok with that. whatever is best for my babes is best for me. i'm actually pretty impressed with myself. i've made it 36 weeks, and have had no major signs of preterm labor. i haven't been put on bedrest, i can still go out and do some things, and i haven't gone crazy yet (you may want andrew's opinion on the last one)!!! so, despite my complaining, things have been going pretty good so far. the longer the babies can stay in the healthier they'll be when they come out. and about these little babies-they kick and wiggle and karate chop the heck out of me. but i love it. sometimes it is uncomfortable when they start their own little dance party at the same time, but i'll take it! did i ever mention they have names? they do. austin and avery. cute, huh?
enough baby talk (yeah, right. now i understand why people talk about their kids so much), but i GRADUATED from BYU!!! i never thought this day would come. it took me five years to get my degree, but hey, i did it nonetheless! and i took a year off, so technically i graduated on time, sort of. it feels good to be done, but now that my cute husband is getting ready to start back up next week, i kind of wish i was going back, too. i'm sure i'll get over this feeling quickly, hopefully by september 7th! i'm sure i'll have my hands full then. i also no longer work, since i worked at BYU and graduated i couldn't keep my student position. oh yeah, i'm also enormously pregnant-i acted much more like a paper weight in the office than a productive employee. but i also kind of miss going to work, or maybe i just miss having something to do during the days. again, i'm sure i'll have plenty to do very soon.
andrew. my dear husband who is so wonderful. how he puts up with me i'll never know, but he is great. he starts school back up next week, and i think he's pretty excited about it. he's taking a full load of classes, and is still planning on working full time at petersen medical where he does medical billing, i think...on top of that he is also going to be a daddy to newborn twins and a husband to yours truly (and that takes alot of work!). this guy is AMAZING! i love him so much and i think our kids are pretty lucky to have a dad like him. i am very blessed.
and that pretty much sums up our summer. babies. we also did other things besides being pregnant like going camping, taking a trip home to california to see family and friends, and having my family come out to visit. i'll post pictures when i finally upload them from my camera. if you've read this far congratulations! i really really want to be a better blogger, but let's face it folks, i'm terrible. maybe when the babies come i'll be better. i'll definitely have more pics to post!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
we're seeing double!
today was my 20 week ultrasound. well, really 19 weeks and 6 days. i was so nervous all day until my appointment, but all went well. very well. better than expected, actually.
because we saw this:
twins!and this:
a boy!and this:
and a girl!we are so so excited. we are going to go from a family of 2 to a family of 4. i'm still in shock, and probably will be for a long long time. i mean, i knew twins were a possibility, but i think i convinced myself we were having just one girl. andrew is really excited too. i think he's cute. it is fun to see him get into the groove as far as getting ready to be parents goes. we weren't able to have a full appointment today because of the whole surprise twins thing, so we had to reschedule for a longer appointment next week. we'll have an hour long ultrasound and an hour long twin consultation, whatever that means. the ultrasound tech nurse lady did some quick measurements, and both babies measured exactly 19 weeks 6 days. the pictures we got today aren't that great because there wasn't enough time to look at each one in detail, but i like the ones we got. the little boy is affectionately called twin A, while our little girl is twin B. they probably won't appreciate my posting of their man and lady parts on the internet, but aren't their little bum cheeks cute?
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Just to Let You Know...
If you have never tried Popcornopolis Popcorn, you are missing out on the finer things in life.
Trust me. Try some.
Love, Cindy
Trust me. Try some.
Love, Cindy
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Our Bun in the Oven
I made it 16 weeks! I know that it is not even half way, but I am very proud of myself, mainly because for the first few weeks I felt like I was going to die. Andrew just said he feels like he is going to die, but only because he is sick. But this post is about me. So, today was my regular prenatal visit. I'm a little worried because my doc said that I was measuring big, and thought maybe he picked up two heart beats. My ultrasound is in May so I guess we'll find out then. One baby would be nice for now though! My mom measured big with her pregnancies and had just one each time, so maybe its genetic. But we'll be happy with any miracle Heavenly Father blesses us with.
We are excited/nervous/scared out of our minds about being pregnant and having our first baby. I am a wreck usually. I don't think I've ever been so emotional, and hungry. My tummy is starting to stick out, and my clothes are getting tighter. I'll take all these things with open arms if it means a healthy baby! I've also put school on the back burner. I'm sorry BYU, but this is more important.
We're mostly concerned with how to take care of a baby, since we both don't have a lot of experience in the field. I don't think Andrew has ever changed a diaper, nor does he know the first thing to do in order to perform that task. A lot of people I've talked to say the whole parenting thing will just come to us. I hope they're right. We have until September to learn everything about parenting, right?
I just thought I'd give an update because I am a horrible blogger. I promise I'll get better, maybe. I'm going to try to post a picture or two, once I take some. If you're lucky, I might even post a pic before the month is over!
We are excited/nervous/scared out of our minds about being pregnant and having our first baby. I am a wreck usually. I don't think I've ever been so emotional, and hungry. My tummy is starting to stick out, and my clothes are getting tighter. I'll take all these things with open arms if it means a healthy baby! I've also put school on the back burner. I'm sorry BYU, but this is more important.
We're mostly concerned with how to take care of a baby, since we both don't have a lot of experience in the field. I don't think Andrew has ever changed a diaper, nor does he know the first thing to do in order to perform that task. A lot of people I've talked to say the whole parenting thing will just come to us. I hope they're right. We have until September to learn everything about parenting, right?
I just thought I'd give an update because I am a horrible blogger. I promise I'll get better, maybe. I'm going to try to post a picture or two, once I take some. If you're lucky, I might even post a pic before the month is over!
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