29 Weeks - Dr. Appointment

Today marks 29 weeks, and things continue to go smoothly. The Dr. was pleased with how things were going, so I left with no restrictions yet...looks like I'll continue to work 40 hours/week. I go back in 2 more weeks to be rechecked and have another ultrasound.
He checked both heartbeats with the dopplar and they are both doing great, one was in the mid 140's and the other was in the low to mid 120's. I think we'll have one intense baby and one laid back baby (just like their mom and dad).
He also measured me and assured me my 'discomfort' is not in my head (I wasn't thinking it was), I'm measuring 35 1/2 weeks so I've definitely grown...or someone is growing anyway :)

Week 28 (posted 1 week late)

Time is going so quickly, before I know it it's time to post another picture :)
Things continue to go well with the babies and they are succeeding at making their mommy look and feel about as big around as I do tall. I feel like I can finally just 'relax' and not worry too much more about what would happen if they came early, they would be ok now if they opted to come this early (I'd prefer to keep them in the oven at least 6 more weeks, but that is not up to me).

Happy New Year to all, hopefully this year will bring many of you what you've been longing for...BABIES or another baby!!!

Blessings-
Gretchen

Discouraged or Disgusted

Well...as if we haven't waited and been patient enough with Dan's job situation...here we wait again!!!
We have been strung along by this same company for the past 2.5 months, and it looks like the end will not be this year...UGH!
We were told to expect an offer last week, only to be told by the HR person (who he's had to contact EVERY time), that it would be THIS week Monday. So after waiting all day Monday, Dan finally got in touch with her and now it's to be expected with in the next 5 minutes to 5 days...REALLY?!?!?!?
Well, today he got a call from someone entirely different (b/c apparently this other HR person is out for the year...would you believe this), and was told there would be no offer until the beginning of next year!!! So MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! While I'm beginning to doubt whether or not there will really be an offer, Dan is still confident it WILL happen...just not anytime soon.

So, to all of you out there unemployed...we feel your pain!!!

27 Weeks

I had my 27 week appointment today as well as an ultrasound. Both little rascals are now head down with all four feet in a heap on my right side IN MY RIBS!!! I was wondering what it was up there making my 40 minute commute to and from work rather unpleasant (I would take 40 weeks of this "unpleasant" feeling anyday). We are going to have a nice surprise when they are born because this entire pregnancy, they've both been very "shy" and have hidden their faces. With the parents they've been blessed with, I'm quite sure they will be anything BUT shy!!! It's amazing to think that 11 weeks would be the absolute longest we will have to wait for their arrival, we have a little more preparation but all in all we are ready.

Thank you for your continued prayers through this incredible journey.
We are currently waiting on Dan's job offer, and then we can have a sigh of relief there too.
Please continue to pray for...
-Couples struggling through infertility
-Families grieving the loss of a loved one(s)
-Our Troops
-Unemployed
-Health of our growing boys

Blessings-
Gretchen

Baby Steps

We are slowly getting more prepared for our long anticipated little ones to arrive.
This past weekend my in-laws were so kind, and picked up our furniture for us, and then stayed a few hours to help us assemble everything. Even though it didn't quite fit the way I had hoped it all would, I just feel so blessed to even need 2 cribs.
I spent Saturday evening putting a lot of stuff away, and just "playing" in there, it still just all feels so surreal. This is by far the best Christmas gift I could have ever asked for, but my heart still breaks for all of the families out there struggling through infertility and loss at the holidays. I must say, I am missing my third little boy more than ever right now, as the time draws nearer for them to arrive. I know that he is in his Heavenly Fathers arms now, but it's so hard not to be selfish and want to see him here with his earthly father. I have peace knowing I will someday hold that sweet baby again, but it just doesn't seem to ease the struggle and emotions that go with losing a baby.

Please continue to pray for:
Health for the boys and me
Dan's job situation
Those struggling through the Holidays


Blessings
Gretchen