- Nursery Prep -

That's right!! We're getting a jump start on the nursery! I know I still have about 4 more months, but I'm sure they'll go by fast!

This past weekend was spent clearing out the room, moving everything out! Thanks again Erica and Joe!! Now, this week the plan is to wash the walls and get ready for painting this weekend! My Mom and Kelly are going to be putting up some crown molding, chair rail with bead board and base, but my Mom suggested painting prior to all of that. That way we don't have to tape anything off and can just go with it. Such a smart woman, my mother!

Not only are we getting ready to paint, but we've been shopping!! Last night we went out to dinner with Dad and Nancy, then stopped by Babies R Us to look around. We had been there once before so I kinda already knew what I was looking for. Most people don't know this, but we found out Babies R Us gives a 10% discount if you are buying multiple large items, i.e. cribs, strollers, car seats etc. It's the "Twin Discount" Well, I guess the cribs I found were an Online Purchase Only and you don't receive the discount while purchasing online... that sucks! Not only that, but the credit card Nancy signed up for gives you 10% off your purchase, but that doesn't work online either. This wasn't working out! I wanted to save as much as possible since we were buying double of everything! The last time we were there I saw a really cute white crib for a great price and kept it in the back of my mind just in case the black crib wouldn't work. Well not only did the white cribs save Nancy 20%, they had 2 in stock!! I never really understood the whole "nesting" thing until now! But I am so relieved to get going on this and get some furniture! Not only am I excited to paint and get everything organized, I can't wait to hang all of their clothes in the closet!! I'm so excited!!

So Dad and Nancy spoiled us last night! We picked up our cribs and even our bedding! It's really cute! Thanks Dad and Nancy for everything!! We love you!!

I'm off to my 18/19 week appointment! Don't expect anything too exciting, hopefully a little weight gain, but not a ton! I'll be sure to post pictures of the nursery painting this weekend, cribs and the bedding!

Twins Newest!

Check 'em out!! Newest pictures of the twins on my Facebook!

~ Twin Girls ~

Be careful what you wish for! I wanted a girl and now we have 2!

Yesterday morning the entire family, well almost, set out to Fetal Studios in the mall. I was so nervous! I don't know why.. maybe because they were no longer going to be babies, we would be having a boy or a girl. I think it made it more real to me! And the experience was a little different. I've never felt on display before.. but we walked into this little room with a bed for me to lay on next to the ultrasound and theater seating! Everyone was able to watch on a big screen! All we needed was some popcorn! It was strange at first, but I was so happy to share this moment with the ones I love the most! Even little Jesse got to see the babies and he loved listening to the heartbeats.

Myself, Nancy and Jessica thought it was going to be Boy/Boy... so when the ultrasound tech listed Baby A as a Girl, the room went wild! Tears all around and excitment from the grandparents, this being Dad and Nancy's first granddaughter! After the shock of the first girl, it was time to move on to Baby B, with KJ in the background silently chanting, "Please have a penis, please have a penis, please have a penis!" ...checking, no penis.. Baby B was revealed another girl! KJ would now be surrounded by women!!

It was also fun to find that they already had their own personalities and are definitely mine and Kelly's. Baby A like KJ was full of energy, constantly moving.. while Baby B just laid there, obviously mine. Baby B was really shy like her Dad, but like me Baby A wanted to be the center of attention, even kicking Baby B until we went back to look at her. She also gave us a lot of fun poses, even looked straight into the camera most of the time!

We all went to lunch afterwards to celebrate! On our way there I asked KJ how he truly felt about it. He couldn't lie, he was a little disappointed. He was hoping for at least 1 boy. Apparently girl toys aren't as cool as boy toys! Tea parties aren't as fun as Transformers! He is also not looking forward to the boyfriends! He's already being so protective! He hopes they aren't that attractive so no one will want to date them or he likes the lesbian idea. What?! Um, okay...

It was a great day and I'm getting even more excited with shopping!! I can't wait for the ruffle bottoms, the summer dresses and the little bracelets!! It will be so much fun! I'll post some of the pictures later, but I couldn't wait to blog about it! Now to work on the nursery and names!

THIS IS CRAZY!! I still can't believe that I have twin girls inside me right now!!

[ 14 Week Appointment ]

So today was my second appointment. Everything seems to be in order, except my blood pressure is a little high. Something that of course runs in my family, but I need to drink more fluids and reduce my salt intake.

I've lost another 5 lbs, so that makes it a total of 11 lbs since week 10. Really?! Are you sure I haven't gained 11 lbs? Because it sure does look like it!! The Doctor doesn't seem too worried. He said that it's very common for mothers of multiples to lose weight in their first trimester. However, he said that if I lose weight at my 18 week appointment, we have some problems. With my appetite coming back, I don't think we'll have any problems!

I did ask my Doctor about our March trip to New York to see the Jordan Drill Team Charlonians compete at Nationals. GO JESSICA! But he doesn't seem too optomistic. By the time we leave, I'll be 25-26 weeks along and he said that can be an iffy time for a mother carrying multiples. He said we'll play it by ear and see how I'm doing when it comes closer. I know some people will say I'm okay to fly, but I think I'm going to take my Dr's advice even if it means I can't go. I don't want to risk anything, especially premature labor. So I guess we'll have to wait and see!

We've set up my 20 week appointment for February 9th! Can't wait to find out what we are having. Most of the family have settled on 2 boys... but I'm at least hoping for 1 girl. I've gotta give my Dad a grandaughter and the last 2 babies on my Mom's side have been boys. We need a girl!!

I'll keep posting on the progress and I'll be sure to post as soon as I know what we're having! It's so exciting, I can't wait!!

Bring on the Holidays!

I am ready for the holidays!! All my shopping is done, gifts are wrapped and plans are made! This year we have lucked out and have plans with all the family on different days! I can't tell you how hard it is to see multiple families in one day... you just can't do it!

We'll see Kelly's family on Wednesday night, spend Christmas Eve and Day with Dad and Nancy and then see my Mom and Kel the day after Christmas. You don't know how happy I am that it has worked out this way this year! I was not looking forward to running around all day trying to fit everyone in. Especially with how irritable I've been lately. Gotta love those pregnancy hormones!

Plus, I procrastinated with shopping... I always do. I still hadn't done anything for the parents. But Erica and I went out this morning with a mission and were able to get both sets of parents taken care of!! We did awesome!

So tonight was spent eating Mom's sugar cookies (so yummy!) and wrapping Christmas presents. I'm so relieved that I can go into this next week knowing that it will be a relaxing Christmas. No running around, just spending time with family and having a great time. Sorry no Christmas card this year, we were kinda distracted. But I'll tell you, next year you will see one cute card!!

Sending our love to you all this Holiday Season! I hope you guys have a Merry Christmas and an even better New Year!!
Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Meet the Babies!!

Kelly and I had our second ultrasound yesterday! It wasn't the best 10 minutes of my life, only because the non personable ultrasound tech seemed to enjoy pressing hard on my stomach a little too much. But we left with our first baby photos!

Meet Baby#1
Measuring 11.5 weeks and heart rate at 167.

Meet Baby#2
Measuring 11.5 weeks and heart rate at 171.

Here they are together!

Kelly thinks the baby lying vertically looks like a little robot... and Erica thinks the one laying horizontally takes after me, because it's being lazy!! But there they are!! Two babies... in my belly. It's still so hard to believe. I don't even think it will really hit Kelly or me until we are both holding the cuties!

As for me, I'm doing much better. I mean, I'm past the sickness (knock on wood) and moving on to the body aches. Mostly it's been my back and my stomach. A lot of stretching going on to try and fit these two in there. I still am having trouble eating. I think it's weird to be starving but have no appetite. Food just doesn't sound appealing and it's difficult for me to eat. More so in the evening... I've been doing good with being able to eat some cereal in the morning, but I have to work on dinner.

I've been trying to hold out on buying maternity clothes, but I don't think I'll be able to do that much longer. With my stomach stretching and expanding double what a single baby would be, my pants no longer fit. Luckily I've got Mom and Nancy who just can't wait to take me shopping! I'm definitely starting to show and haven't decided on whether or not I'll be posting pictures. If you were to look at me and not know I was pregnant... just get me to laugh. My entire round stomach bounces up and down, like a jello mold! It's pretty funny to see!

But that's all for now!! Just going to try and get through the holidays in one piece. My next appointment will be after Christmas, but I don't expect anything big. But I will certainly keep you guys all updated!

If I don't see or talk to any of you before the holiday...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! We love you all!!

First Appointment Shocker!

Today was our first appointment with our OBGYN and what an appointment!!

Our babies are due June 24th. That's right, babies! Kelly and I are expecting twins! OMG, right? That's what I said!! We joked and joked about the possibility because as far as we knew there were no twins in either family, but apparently my Grandpa Peck has uncles that are twins. So, I guess I'm the lucky one to carry on the tradition. The appointment went great. Our Dr seems really nice! We went in to get the ultrasound and there they were... 2 cinnamon bears with 2 heart beats! I cried, said a few profanities and then cried some more! The Dr. wasn't expecting twins, he wasn't alone in that department, but we've set up another ultrasound for next week to take pictures. This is just crazy!!

How am I doing? Well... I'm a little freaked out now. I couldn't imagine how we were going to manage one newborn, let alone two!! Both babies are measuring 10.2 weeks and are expected June 24th. Of course there are more risks with having twins... such as premature births but I'm trying not to think about that now! I'm definitely worried about the extra weight gain. I was scared enough as it is with being pregnant, now carrying 2... Man this is going to be hard!!

I've put up a new voting poll on my side bar with new questions... We'll find out early February the sex of the babies. Let's hope Boy AND Girl! We'd be done with only 1 pregnancy!

More posts to come... I've got to go process all of this! Love to all!

Baby? Yes Please!!

Yep, if you haven't already heard through the grapevine or my updated facebook status, I'm pregnant! That's right, Kelly and I are expecting our first child June 2010. We confirmed with a Family Practice Dr. on 10/27 and still can't believe it. Weren't really planning or trying for a baby... but it happened! It has been so hard to keep it a secret since then... I know I'm still in the early stages but I can't hold it in anymore! I'm excited and I want to share it with family and friends!!

I don't have much to say now, only that I'm a little over 2 months along and am nauseous 24/7. I've only had a few days of real morning sickness, but so far so good. I haven't really been eating... due to the my constant nausea and food not sounding good. But I'm trying to get better! I've been stuffing myself with Honey Nut Cheerios, PB&J Sandwiches, Mashed Potatoes, and Kettle Corn. I know, not the most balanced pregnancy diet... but it's the only thing that sounds good and that I can keep down. Smells are starting to get to me, which I never thought would happen.

We have our first visit with an OBGYN on 11/30 at the new IMC Hospital in Murray. I'm really excited but nervous as well. Once I got married, my new insurance no longer covered my old Dr, so I'm starting off new and that can be a little nerve racking! We don't have a set due date... but I've done some calculating and if I'm correct we'll be expecting our little bundle of joy late June 2010.

So I'm stressing!! Which isn't good for me or the baby. But not having planned this pregnancy, I'm just really worried about finances. I mean I know you can never be fully ready for a baby... but we didn't really prepare at all. But as my husband always says "Things will work out!" And they always seem to!

Be sure I'll be keeping you all posted over the next 7 months and I'll be sure to post my due date right after the Thanksgiving Weekend!

Thank you to my family for being very supportive!!
(especially our roommates!!)

Perfect Fall Day!

Having Jesse over for a few hours on Thursday is always a blast! And today was no different! With it being such a gorgeous day outside, we decided to play in the leaves!! We may have gotten a little dirty, leaves in the hair and I think maybe a little in the diaper... but we had fun!

It was the perfect fall day!!

I'm sorry, he looks like he may be on something!

KJ made a pathway and Jesse loved it!

Yup, the mustache is back ladies and gentleman!!

Best part about it, is that family photos are this Saturday!! YES!

So there is an inflatable ghost that pops out of a pumpkin at the house at the end of the street. Jesse sat there for like 5 minutes just watching it! He loves that thing! It was such a nice afternoon! Sun shining in the clear blue sky with a slight fall chill in the air!

Best day for playing in the leaves, definitely!!

Gotta Love Self Portraits!

Erica and I should never be given a camera!

Although we always end up going nuts and taking far too many photos, some of my favorite times are when we are just being goofy in front of a camera... and I must say, Erica makes the best partner for self portraits!! Hands down!

Our hair looks amazing though, right?! Yup, that's thanks to Erica!! She is amazing! (and a pretty hot blonde!)