Trick or Treat

More photos on Youtube more pics on flickr.
Most of our neighbors were not there to TrickorTreat so we went to the party then came home and gave out candy- she had a blast! So did we all.

Fall Family Fun Night

I know it's not Halloween yet but... she dressed up for our party and I have to say I think her costume was a success. Too late to write more but I have many pics coming soon to flickr.

Vaccines

Many of you probably already know that we have all had the flu vaccine and that Alexandra has had the first of the two for H1N1. We did consider this very heavily and felt that the risk of not taking it was greater. I realize that there is much debate about this subject and I of all people hate the idea of taking drugs when it is not evidence based. Hence my opinions about NFP and natural childbirth. However - I am a fan of tylonol when I have a terrible headache and a big fan of a C-section when I believe it is safer for my baby. This article got me a little heated and I didnt want to put my opinions on facebook:) So if you are interested I think this is a very well written article that tells "the other side".

NEW U/S 17 weeks

We had our 17 week appointment today. Apparently all my pregnancy tickers are wrong because I was going by the size of the baby not last menstrual period which is that they like to use (It was only a few days difference) So we were 6wks 6 days today (instead of 16 wks 1 day like I thought) and now the babies would be due March 29(40 wks) but term for twins in 37 wks so the doctor said March 8!!! If we make it to full term- so if we hit 38 weeks (March 15) we will schedule a C-section and have some babies. Wowee! So that's a little less than 5 months away!!! Are you with me here!! wowee! So anyway they looked good and healthy and its good they have separate sacs and placentas- and the U/S tech thought they were both GIRLS :) I met someone today who had girls in separate sacs and placentas and everyone thinks they are identical:) Anyway we are excited. Plus look at those cute little skulls :)
Our doctor was wonderful and answered all my "what if" questions and was really reassuring.
I went to my first moms of twins group today:) it was fun to hear all the stories. And nice to see they are still surviving.

What a Week

I think that knowing there are two babies has made me even more tired!  I have so many errands and thing I need to do but I feel like all I can manage is dinner and work. And I'm supposed to be playing softball at 10:15pm! Yowza. Anyway fortunately alexandra is willing to watch a movie while I collapse in the recliner.  She had a fun morning-she sang loudly in Kindermusik... what a sweetie pie.

Tell me Im not a bad mom!

So lately Alexandra has been having "quiet time" instead of napping. I was on the phone and heard her fussing and went to check on her as soon as I got off the phone. This is what I found. Yipes!

Twin Research

I have learned that having fraternal twins is hereditary- however only through the mother since it is she that ovulates two eggs. Also identical twins are not hereditary- it is an anomaly... weird. And from what I gather- twins in different sacs (as ours are) are likely to be fraternal since all fraternal twins have their own sacs but 25% of identical twins also have their own sacs.
source Wikipedia
Also did you know there is such thing as a Mothers of Twins Club? They have one here. I would really like to get in touch with them. Also we found the most awesome stroller which I am in love with and we found one on Craigslist (ok Amber found it-Thanks Amber!) Want to know how great it is?
Two weeks till we find out the genders... I can't wait. And also for those of you who don't know- twins don't go to 40 weeks- full term is considered 37 weeks. Therefor we can expect some babies in March not April. I would still like to avoid a C-section if possible but twins is a whole new thing so it's totally fine if that is what we need to do.
You have no idea how wierd it is to look at a sonogram and see two babies!!!

They could be indentical- though more likely fraternal

Ok I think we are breathing again. I am soooo grateful for all the support of our friends and family. Seriously, I couldnt ask for a bigger blessing than two babies- and such a wonderful support system. I know we can do it- but only with the help and love of our friends and family. Oh yeah and did I mention- it was God's idea- I am assuming he knows what he is doing:) He blessed us with this support and I know He will continue to help us through.

Speggi

David says "It's a meal and an activity..."

Twins

Two babies... two babies... two babies....
Maybe tomorrow I can say more. And maybe post an ultrasound. Two babies...