I'm freakin huge!!

This afternoon/evening, Dennis, Freddy, and I went to visit Mary, Pat, Brandon, and Cassie. It was a really good time, and of course Freddy had a blast. However, while we were there Mary asked if she could take a picture of my belly. I said she could, but I wasn't going to show her any skin!! lol I guess since I have the pictures, I might as well share them with you. I have one disclaimer however, DON'T LAUGH!!!

When you look at me from the front, I actually don't look THAT bad. But then I turn to the side, and WATCH OUT! lol I am impressed that I have only gained 18 lbs. For those of you that are keeping track, yes that means that I lost two pounds in the last week.

Since Freddy is SO much cuter than me, I will throw this one in there too. He was mesmerized watching Brandon and Isaiah playing catch!

Now, Freddy is fast asleep after his adventure-filled day, and I am about to follow! Night!

Wow...what a week!!!

I know that everyone keeps telling me to rest, but how can I with so much going on??? lol Last week alone, I had four doctors appointment! All of which went wonderfully. As I stated in my previous post, the twins are growing so well. No matter my complaining, I am so thrilled at the size of my twins. They are going to be such healthy little boys, and I couldn't be happier about it. Good news...Dr Ted set up my C-Section date for Monday December 8th. So, there is an end in sight!! lol At the very most, I will see Liam and RJ in 3 weeks and 3 days!!

Saturday was the shower. Mom (and everyone who helped her) did such a great job! It was so nice and relaxed. Food, friends, family, and presents...who could ask for more? lol Freddy had a great time being the host and playing with his buddy Ethan and his cousin Shayden. He also loved being doted on by Cassie. Dennis and I were once again reminded how blessed we are. Everyone was so wonderful to get us such nice things. The only thing that Dennis and I still need to get are the rest of our cloth diapers. But we wont need to spend as much as we thought because Nana and my in-laws got us some! Also, I found this great women who makes and sells them on etsy for $8-10! I ordered two for Freddy to be sure of the quality, but then I will place a large order!

On Sunday, Dennis and I went to look at a house in South Glens Falls that we really really liked. We ended up making a bid on the house, but it didn't work out. As much as we would have loved that house, we are not all that upset that it didn't work. When the right one comes along, it will work out!

Monday I had another NST and Ultrasound which went wonderfully. Tuesday Mom and Dad came up for the afternoon. Dennis had the day off for Veterans Day, so we had a really good day. Yesterday I was at Mom and Dad's house. We went to Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa where we have a display for the holiday season of our jewelry and woodwork. It is a great little place with a lot a wonderful crafts. Stacy, her mom, and her girls delivered my weekly meal and visited for a while which was really nice. For the past month, Stacy has been making Dennis and I dinner once a week! It is such a nice thing for her to do for us...especially considering Maya is only 8 weeks old (I think that its 8 weeks)!!

Today I had my last NST of the week. The boys are doing great. Their heart rates are perfect, they move around plenty, my blood pressure is great, no swelling, no signs of labor...I couldn't ask for more!!!

Oh, I forgot to mention that I am making new jewelry. I am trying to work for at least an hour each day. Freddy is great in the mornings and allows me to sit at my desk and get some done! Mainly I am working on my Vintaj pieces. Speaking of which, I entered a contest. If you would like to vote, please visit this website. http://vintaj.com/wpblog/?p=813 Mine is number 5. The photo quality isn't that great, but I think that my piece is pretty good. But check it out for yourselves!

Well, that is when has been going on in my life. There is more, but that is it in a nutshell!

33 Week ultrasound

The twins are doing great. They are developing wonderfully, and the doctor couldn't be more happy with their progress. I must say that they are each 5 pounds...actually one of them is 5 pounds 1 ounce.

I have a dumbbell in my stomach.

I have nothing more to say.

Where has the time gone?

I am sure that everyone feels the same way at the beginning of a month. "I can't believe that it is _____ already!" For me especially though, I am wondering where the time went.

Two years ago (November 2006), I was working at a great job with one of my very good friends doing what I love. I had just gotten married and settled into our new house that we were renting from family. And unknowingly to me (because of false negative tests) I was pregnant with Freddy.

18 months ago (May 2007), I was well into my pregnancy with Freddy. Dennis and I were packing because in one month we were moving again. I was still working at the VA with Michele. I was also starting to take the Jewelry Business more seriously.

One year ago (November 2007), I was putting in my notice at the VA. Freddy was sleeping through the night and getting bigger everyday! We became permanent vendors At The Warehouse, and our storefront was looking GREAT! Dennis and I bought a new car because we both had really small cars. We traded in his two-door for a small SUV (which is mine hehe). We were getting ready for our first holiday season with Freddy, and couldn't be more excited.

6 months ago (May 2008) I was pregnant again...with triplets...then twins. Life stopped for Dennis and I for about a week, and then it has been going at ludicrous speed (which for those of you that haven't seen Spaceballs, is quite a bit faster than warp speed, which is where our lives are usually run at!). Freddy was 10 months old and everyday was a new adventure for him.

Now here it is November 2008. I could have the babies any day (though we are hoping that they stay cooking for at least another 2 weeks). Freddy is amazing. Dennis and I are looking at houses...to buy this time! We have made some great new friends and trying very hard to hold onto our best friends. And what I want to know is...when did I grow up?

I can't pinpoint the day when I changed into the person that I am today. A person that I never saw in my cards, and yet here I am. There are days when I just want to hide under the covers and cry, hoping to wake up in high school, or college, or the day before my wedding...those are usually the days when we have to pay rent, or make a car payment, or go grocery shopping! My house is a mess (except for my bathroom which I scrubbed top to bottom on Saturday), I haven't cooked a good meal in forever, I have NO idea how Dennis and I are going to get Christmas presents for anyone let alone for Freddy and the twins....and I wouldn't change any of it for the world.

This is not the life that I had imagined I would have...even two years ago. But it is the life that I was given, and I have been blessed with a great one.