What a good big brother!

He loves his baby sister

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Cuties!

Cousins

John and Charissa came to visit with their three girls.  That was quite an exciting time. 6 kids at one table!! Fun fun fun:)

35 weeks

I can't believe they both fit in there!!!!

Sleepy

Levi and Lisa born July 22, 2013 at 11:49 & 11:50 pm.  Levi was 6 lb 12 oz, Lisa was 6 lb 14 oz. 

They are practically perfect in every way!!!!

Roasting marshmallows in the living room

Big bump 33 weeks

Off the beaten path

This is what our weekends here have begun to look like. We start out going somewhere then end up on a long bumpy twisty mountain road. Absolutely beautiful scenery. Alex has fallen asleep almost every trip.  Weekend road trips are definitely nicer in the mountains than in Texas. 

P.S.  Don't tell anyone I said that!  :)

Diggers and dirt make this little boy happy

Train ride happiness

Turtles

29 weeks and counting!

Both babies are now around the three pound range. They are getting pretty heavy. Ended up going to the ER last night with contractions. Apparently my version of taking it easy wasn't easy enough. The contractions went away and all is good. I have an appointment with my OB next Thursday. She didn't seem too concerned about last night since I have been doing so well up until then. No more lifting heavy things for me and the housework load just got a good bit lighter. So all things said, this was a good visit to the ER.  I just hope I don't experience that again until at least late July. I don't want my babies to be in the NICU even for a moment, but then again, who would? God has been good to us and I know he has everything under his control. 

(It is really hard to type with the iPad on my belly and two babies kicking it!)

Dedicated

Alex had given up riding his balance bike because he wanted pedals like daddy. The last few weekends a neighbor friend just a little older than he is has been riding bikes with alex. The neighbor doesn't use training wheels. Alex wants so bad to ride like him. I told him I couldn't take off his training wheels until he learned to balance better. So for the last week, every chance he gets he is practicing his balance on the strider bike. He even has begun riding down the hill in our yard which he was too scared to do on the other bike. I am so proud of his determination.

24 weeks!

I will be 24 weeks tomorrow!  If you weren't aware, 24 weeks is the viable age.  If I go into labor soon, they will try to save the babies.  And they would have a good chance of surviving.  This is a big milestone for me and I am so relieved it is finally here.

I am starting to feel the weight and pressure of this pregnancy.  Can't stand too long or my feet start aching.  My back doesn't like me upright, either.  So far I have gained 23+ pounds.  I am sure that doesn't help with any of the pain.  Walking to the car puts me out of breath.  Ironing made my heart start racing.  Sleep has become a science experiment.  Pillows, blankets, positions.  Then having Alex crawl into bed with me now on an almost nightly basis offers an extra set of its own issues.  I am loving all the cuddling I am getting, though.

My MIL comes today!  Then on Sunday, my parents!!  Alex is so excited to have two Grandmas here.  He really misses having family around.  I totally agree.  I know that the hormones of pregnancy has not made it any easier for me.  I can't go a day without whining about missing Texas.  For example:  The past few weeks we have gotten snow!  That's right, snow.  The good thing is that everyone thinks it is finally over.  I want heat so bad.  Very jealous of the 80 degree weather back home when we got 25 last Monday.  This weekend is supposed to get into the mid 70's though.  That will be nice.   

(Looking at that picture let me realize what all this cold weather has done to me.  I almost blend into the white wall!  Ha!  Hopefully I can start sunning myself and get some color into my arms and face.)

They're moving!

My little ones love to move.  Last night I noticed that Lisa Jane was able to kick hard enough to move my belly!  They are both so strong now.  I love watching them kick.  I know after a while the excitement will fade to pain, but so enjoying it right now.

Good news

I had another ultrasound  today to check up on the babies' growth, heart, etc.  Up until now every ultrasound showed Lisa's placenta right over the cervix.  Not good.  But today, it had moved!  I am in the clear now.  Yea.  I am now 20 weeks 4 days and am able to feel Lisa move and kick.  She has her head way down near my right hip and pushes there often.  Levi, on the other hand has his head right up under my rib cage on the left side.  His placenta is on the front so his kicks and wiggles are not really felt.  He has a big pillow in front of him.  Kind of a bummer because I really love feeling them move.  It is a constant reminder of God's blessings for us.

Also, I went to the twins group here in town Tuesday night.  Only seven people showed up, and three of us were brand new and checking it out.  Everyone was so nice.  One lady was 28 weeks pregnant with boys.  She and I were asking a lot of the others questions about pregnancy, birth and the first few months.  It is really amazing how different everyone's stories were.  I am really glad I went.  They meet once a month and next month is a spa night.  Not sure if I will be doing that, but I am glad to know there are people who are willing to help us out when the kids come along. I am so excited for these next few months.  oh, what wonders await us.

not all maternity clothes will work

After viewing those comparison photos, I can see why I am already having issues. Some of my old maternity tops are already getting too short.  I have been in my maternity clothes just about a month now and already growing out of some shirts!  At least the pants are actually fitting better since my belly is now able to hold them up.  With four months left, I can see I will be needing dresses soon.

Hopefully Friday's snow, which was about a foot deep, will be the last for the year.  Skirts/dresses and snow don't mix too well.  Also, they are already selling summer clothes here!  Don't they know it will be cold for another month still?  I won't be buying a lightweight summer dress until the weather gets quite a bit warmer.

comparisons!

18 weeks with twins                                     19 weeks with Alex

He did it!!!

After 5 weeks at swim lessons, Alex finally got into the pool!!!!  I can't tell you how excited I was-His teacher, too!  The first week he cried, the second he sat at the edge of the pool and wouldn't budge, the third he stood at the side watching, last week he cried and we didn't even get there.  This week he stood at the side of the pool the entire lesson.  Finally, he asked for his Spider-man goggles and sat at the edge of the
pool.  The instructor told the kids they were to have one more jump.  Alex was the last one and he jumped right into her arms!  He was smiling so big.  She let him kick around for a minute before putting him back on the side.  He was having so much fun he didn't want the class to be over.  Hopefully he will remember this next Saturday when we go back for the next to last lesson!

Proud momma!