Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a season. And we’ve been busy. I’ve never understood the deriding of common Christmas traditions as being “too commercial” or inappropriate for one reason or another. After all, what better tradition in the season of remembering our Savior’s birth, than to gather with family and friends? And how blessed we must be to have so many families to gather around! First we were welcomed into the Smiths’ fresh new … Continue reading
This Sunday Emory and Elizabeth were baptized at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church. Pastor Emeritus Henry Wells performed the Baptism and both brother and sister did wonderfully with no crying! Afterwards we had a pleasant picnic in the park with family. Nana Lori took these photos of her cute grandkids. I was too busy manning the grill!
Early Monday morning Jennifer and I headed to the hospital for a routine checkup. The babies passed with flying colors, but the doctors worried about Jenn. Since the babies were so far along, and due for a scheduled cesarean birth on Friday, Jennifer was beginning to warrant more of their attention and concern. We were shuttled over to a triage room while they waited for things to improve. Soon we were asked the dreaded question, … Continue reading
Elizabeth and Emory were posing for the camera today. We went in for another ultrasound at 35 weeks. Jenn is getting really big, but the extra time is helping the babies get nice and healthy. Elizabeth (Baby A) weighs in at 5lbs 2oz, and Emory (Baby B) is at 4lbs 14oz. Only a few hundred grams difference if you’re European! Here is a shot of them nose to nose: After a quick break for lunch … Continue reading
Having just passed the 31-week mark, I went in for another ultrasound to measure the babies and check-up on their progress. Both my mother and mother-in-law went with me. They were both excited to see their future grand-babies! Elizabeth weighed 3lb 8oz and Emory weighed 3lb 4oz. The doctor said that the difference in their weight is not a problem. That, sometimes, twins just get stuck in weird positions that make it easier or harder … Continue reading
My spring break did not go exactly as I had planned. I had planned to stay at home and take care of Romeo as he recovered from surgery. I planned to clean my house and organize the nursery. However, I ended up being in the hospital Monday through Wednesday and then, when I returned, I was sent home on bed rest. Fortunately, I have some of the best family and friends in the world! Greg … Continue reading
God is great! The pre-labor hormone test they gave me on Wednesday in the hospital came back negative. I got to go home and the twins are still developing and growing inside of me. The doctor gave me more medication to reduce my “irritable uterus” which keeps having contractions and I am on strict bed rest. However, who can complain? My husband is taking great care of me – cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, doing laundry, … Continue reading
Early Monday afternoon I went to get an ultrasound. Immediately following that ultrasound, they had me report to Labor & Delivery at Sutter Roseville’s Family Birthing Center. Once there, they monitored the babies’ heartbeats and my contractions. Although I didn’t feel any contractions, they said I was having them and decided to keep me for 48 hours of observation. Tomorrow I find out whether or not I get to go home… where I will be … Continue reading
