Isabelle has opinions. Loud ones. She can only express them in one way, so that's why after the 6pm feeding, we spend a lot of time soothing, bouncing, and snuggling, often time with no break in the tears. The time before "bedtime" is very hard for them. They're still fed every three hours, but 9pm… Continue reading Busy Izzy
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What no one tells you (and it’s all going to be okay).
Motherhood. I'm almost 5 weeks in to having humans on the outside of the womb. They don't currently do much other than sleep, eat, poop, pee, and cry. I'm anxiously awaiting a "social smile" but know that it could be a little. Usually an average of 6 weeks for a full term baby, I could… Continue reading What no one tells you (and it’s all going to be okay).
Weight Update!
As we are hanging out on this glorious Saturday, I thought I would send some pictures and share some updates. Their weights and eating have been a big challenge for us! Isabelle was born at 5lbs 11oz, and discharged from the hospital at 5lbs 4oz. Carter was born at 4lbs 10oz and discharged right around… Continue reading Weight Update!
Coping with mom guilt (musings from a type A planner when nothing goes “right”)
I should have been learning this whole time that nothing goes as planned. Sex to create a child - nope. IUI to create a child - nope. Several rounds of IVF to create a child(children), yes. Trying to reflect on that journey is still a bit too close to be able to effectively parse through.… Continue reading Coping with mom guilt (musings from a type A planner when nothing goes “right”)
February 11. 36 weeks. Their birthday.
This past weekend went along like any other. I prepared to make a full week of meals in the instant pot, got the taxes done, paid bills, and organized the rest of their room. I didn't get the hospital bags packed, but that's okay because we still had two weeks before our scheduled C-section. On… Continue reading February 11. 36 weeks. Their birthday.
35+2 and FINALLY, a growth scan
After forever of waiting, I finally got measurements of our babes again. It will be the last measurement scan and the last indicator of how big our little guys will be when they're born. They are each around 5.5 lbs currently; the boy a bit smaller than the girl. So, they're small, but mighty. Both… Continue reading 35+2 and FINALLY, a growth scan
Oh boy, you’re about ready!
Shouted the man across the parking lot at the grocery store. "Twins!" I shouted back. "Three weeks and three days left." This was after a woman said "boy or girl?" To which I answered "both." She walked away bewilderedly with no further questions. I don't know if she didn't get it or if she thought… Continue reading Oh boy, you’re about ready!
33 plus some days
I've made it to 33 plus some days and another appointment today for an ultrasound, non-stress test, and doctor's visit. They want to check my cervix today to see if I have what's called invisible dilation. I'm thinking not but we'll see! A year ago today was my second egg retrieval so I again get… Continue reading 33 plus some days
32 Weeks & First NST
Had another appointment yesterday (will take place every Wednesday now, except for one random week in February) where I had an ultrasound, non-stress test, and doctor's visit. Much to my surprise, the ultrasound didn't include a growth check because those are done once every 2-3 weeks rather than once every week. So, my fears were… Continue reading 32 Weeks & First NST
31 week update (delayed)
Most of this is for myself and for my future babes to read about their journey into the world, so I figure I should keep track of my appointments. One week from yesterday, I started weekly appointments with my next one being today (and on Wednesdays for most of the remaining weeks). The babies looked… Continue reading 31 week update (delayed)
Adventures with the Quad Squad 