Things I have learned in the past 6 weeks.....
1. Crying doesn't hurt babies.
2. The binkie is the most magical invention in the world.
3. It is possible to burp two babies simultaneously while carrying on a conversation with a 4 year old.
4. A 4 year old is a HUGE help with two babies at home.
5. Spit up, Poop and other bodily functions do not bother you like they did before.
6. The bouncy seat and swing are the 2nd and 3rd most magical inventions in the world.
7. No matter how hard you try - the baby will always end up in your bed.
8. It is possible to function on only 2 hour naps.
9. My husband is the most amazing dad in the entire world.
10. I am not too bad of a mom.
11. I don't want to go back to work.
12. The novelty of twins wears off pretty quick for everyone.
13. The novelty of twins NEVER wears off for us - still amazed that there are two.
14. Might be crazy - but still want more - I am sure I will change my mind once these two start walking and talking!
15. Four seems so grown up compared to 6 weeks.
16. It is possible to love 3 as much as you loved one.
17. I can understand how my mother was addicted to infants.
18. I can go months without sex. I got the go ahead two days ago and still have not stayed awake long enough to take advantage!
19. Don't think I will be tonight either!
20. It is possible to learn something new everyday.
OK - time to go - have to get some sleep - Hope everyone is doing well.
Love,
Jenn
Friday, March 24, 2006
Monday, March 20, 2006
New Site
Well, I took a cue from several of my blogger women and set up a new blog for children updates. The address is http://www.babiesmakefive.blogspot.com/ . The main reason I set up that site was that I wanted to share pics and updates of the kids with my entire family but didn't necessarily want them reading about my trials in getting to this point. Everyone knows that I was dealing with infertility but most don't know the extent of our problems and I never really talked about my feelings or depression over our issues.
I come from a family of basically VERY fertile women, Mom had 7, two sisters had two kids but each were surprises, My one sister had only one child - she had a series of progressively bad miscarriages and eventually got her tubes tied. It may seem that I could talk to her about it but she tends to dismiss my problems because what she went through was worse - which I am NOT disputing - but it isn't something you really want to hear.
My husband's sisters also get pregnant very easily and have absolutely NO clue about infertility - if I heard one more time "Will you get on with it already!" I was going to scream!!!!!
So I will TRY to maintain two sites, one that is generic baby updates and one that really has my thoughts and feelings down - strange that I can express how I feel to a bunch of people I have never met face to face but not to people I have known my whole life!!!!
I am having a hard time commenting on blogs but I am trying my hardest - it will get harder when I go back to work - which is fast approaching- April 10th!
My sister's mother in law embroidered these beautiful blankets for the babies - they list all their birth stats on them. Take a look....
She also hand embroidered like 6 bibs for the babies - I am almost afraid to use them during a feeding - they are so cute!
OK - and one more parting note - my son Joey says that it is very hard work being a big brother - which I guess is why he fell asleep sitting in his chair......
I hope everyone has a good one - hopefully I will update more soon.
I come from a family of basically VERY fertile women, Mom had 7, two sisters had two kids but each were surprises, My one sister had only one child - she had a series of progressively bad miscarriages and eventually got her tubes tied. It may seem that I could talk to her about it but she tends to dismiss my problems because what she went through was worse - which I am NOT disputing - but it isn't something you really want to hear.
My husband's sisters also get pregnant very easily and have absolutely NO clue about infertility - if I heard one more time "Will you get on with it already!" I was going to scream!!!!!
So I will TRY to maintain two sites, one that is generic baby updates and one that really has my thoughts and feelings down - strange that I can express how I feel to a bunch of people I have never met face to face but not to people I have known my whole life!!!!
I am having a hard time commenting on blogs but I am trying my hardest - it will get harder when I go back to work - which is fast approaching- April 10th!
My sister's mother in law embroidered these beautiful blankets for the babies - they list all their birth stats on them. Take a look....
She also hand embroidered like 6 bibs for the babies - I am almost afraid to use them during a feeding - they are so cute!
OK - and one more parting note - my son Joey says that it is very hard work being a big brother - which I guess is why he fell asleep sitting in his chair......
I hope everyone has a good one - hopefully I will update more soon.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Congratulations!!!
To Heather on the birth of her beautiful daughter Madison! I can't wait to see more pictures!!! Good Job!!!!
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Monday, March 06, 2006
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Doctor's appointment yesterday
Just a quick update - I had my doctor's appointment yesterday (2 week) Everything is looking good. (I lost 30 lbs already!)
I asked him about the window in my uterus and the placental abruption and he said both were caused mainly because of the crazy stretching my uterus had to go through to hold the twins. The good news is that if I should happen to get pregnant again (assuming there is only one bean in there) then it isn't likely that it would happen again.
Another one??? Are you crazy??? I know that is what you all are saying - and I know the question that I am constantly asked is "So this is it right? You aren't having any more are you???"
Here is my answer - When the twins turn a year old we will start "not being careful" but will not go through all of the extreme measures (i.e. tracking temps, ovulation sticks, scopes, fertility medication etc.) with trying to get pregnant. I am ecstatically happy right now with my three little ones and will Thank God every day at how blessed I am. If I am fortunate enough - once in my life - to "just get pregnant" then that is in God's plan - if not - I will never sit and wish for what I don't have since I already have so much.
I look at my three children and am amazed and in awe with all of them. Life is so hard sometimes - money is tight, my brother is leaving for Afganistan on Friday, work can be so stressful - but I look in their eyes and know that I am so so blessed. Thank you God for all that you have given me.
I hope everyone is doing well - I have to upload more pics of the babies soon - but I can't find my camera - my brain is a little fried!
Have a good one!
I asked him about the window in my uterus and the placental abruption and he said both were caused mainly because of the crazy stretching my uterus had to go through to hold the twins. The good news is that if I should happen to get pregnant again (assuming there is only one bean in there) then it isn't likely that it would happen again.
Another one??? Are you crazy??? I know that is what you all are saying - and I know the question that I am constantly asked is "So this is it right? You aren't having any more are you???"
Here is my answer - When the twins turn a year old we will start "not being careful" but will not go through all of the extreme measures (i.e. tracking temps, ovulation sticks, scopes, fertility medication etc.) with trying to get pregnant. I am ecstatically happy right now with my three little ones and will Thank God every day at how blessed I am. If I am fortunate enough - once in my life - to "just get pregnant" then that is in God's plan - if not - I will never sit and wish for what I don't have since I already have so much.
I look at my three children and am amazed and in awe with all of them. Life is so hard sometimes - money is tight, my brother is leaving for Afganistan on Friday, work can be so stressful - but I look in their eyes and know that I am so so blessed. Thank you God for all that you have given me.
I hope everyone is doing well - I have to upload more pics of the babies soon - but I can't find my camera - my brain is a little fried!
Have a good one!
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