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!
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
I have been tagged by Jamie.....
Four jobs you have had in your life:
1. Newspaper Delivery Person
2. Deli
3. Pizzeria - Counter and made Pizza!
4. CPA
Four movies you would watch over and over:
1. Braveheart
2. Terms of Endearment
3. Steel Magnolias
4. Dirty Dancing
Four places you have lived:
1. Centereach, NY
2. SElden, NY
3. Shirley, NY
4. Yaphank, NY
Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. Project Runway
2. Friends
3. Apprentice
4. Gilmore Girls
Four places you have been on vacation:
1. Disney
2. Denver, Colorado
3. Rhode Island
4. Connecticut
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Email
2. blogs that I read
3. Washington Mutual
4. My niece's My space to make sure they aren't up to anything
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Chicken Francaise
2. Penne Ala Vodka
3. Mom's Spagetti Marinara
4. Anything Chocolate
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. No where - I am home and that is right where I want to be right now
2.
3.
4.
Four friends I am tagging that I THINK will respond:
1. Chas
2. Jess
3. Jenn
4. Ally
Four jobs you have had in your life:
1. Newspaper Delivery Person
2. Deli
3. Pizzeria - Counter and made Pizza!
4. CPA
Four movies you would watch over and over:
1. Braveheart
2. Terms of Endearment
3. Steel Magnolias
4. Dirty Dancing
Four places you have lived:
1. Centereach, NY
2. SElden, NY
3. Shirley, NY
4. Yaphank, NY
Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. Project Runway
2. Friends
3. Apprentice
4. Gilmore Girls
Four places you have been on vacation:
1. Disney
2. Denver, Colorado
3. Rhode Island
4. Connecticut
Four websites I visit daily:
1. Email
2. blogs that I read
3. Washington Mutual
4. My niece's My space to make sure they aren't up to anything
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Chicken Francaise
2. Penne Ala Vodka
3. Mom's Spagetti Marinara
4. Anything Chocolate
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. No where - I am home and that is right where I want to be right now
2.
3.
4.
Four friends I am tagging that I THINK will respond:
1. Chas
2. Jess
3. Jenn
4. Ally
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Introducing...........
Hello Everyone!!! I have finally gotten a chance to upload some pics - Here are the stats for those that don't know:
I started having contractions at about 3:00pm on Friday 2/10 - Of course - I just figured they were gas pains - what the hell do I know. On Saturday the 11th, I even tried to go into work - it lasted for all of an hour or so and then we went to the hospital where my contractions were 1-2 minutes apart (yeah - leave it to me - I know!)
Nicholas Henry Mensche entered the world at 11:53 am weighing in at 6 lbs 8 oz and 19.25 inches long (they first told us he was only 18 inches - but a week later he is 19.25 - so I think the Hospital got it wrong!)
Nicky's sister Jennifer Rose Mensche followed two minutes later at 11:55 am at a petite 4 lbs 15 oz and 18 1/2 inches long. Jenny tried to bite the doctor's fingers when she came out.
Unfortunately, I had a placental abruption and Nicky swallowed alot of blood and had to be taken to the NICU - he was a tough little sucker and he was able to come upstairs with us on Monday night.
So far - Nicky is the high maintenance one and Jenny is insanely mellow - guess she takes after her Daddy!
Joey is totally smitten with his brother and sister and very protective too - Daddy is totally in awe.
I am doing fine - a little sore but nothing a few good motrin won't fix.
Both babies were a little jaundice but don't need light therapy - they are a week old today - I can't believe it!!!!
Here are some pics:
Pics of Babies
I started having contractions at about 3:00pm on Friday 2/10 - Of course - I just figured they were gas pains - what the hell do I know. On Saturday the 11th, I even tried to go into work - it lasted for all of an hour or so and then we went to the hospital where my contractions were 1-2 minutes apart (yeah - leave it to me - I know!)
Nicholas Henry Mensche entered the world at 11:53 am weighing in at 6 lbs 8 oz and 19.25 inches long (they first told us he was only 18 inches - but a week later he is 19.25 - so I think the Hospital got it wrong!)
Nicky's sister Jennifer Rose Mensche followed two minutes later at 11:55 am at a petite 4 lbs 15 oz and 18 1/2 inches long. Jenny tried to bite the doctor's fingers when she came out.
Unfortunately, I had a placental abruption and Nicky swallowed alot of blood and had to be taken to the NICU - he was a tough little sucker and he was able to come upstairs with us on Monday night.
So far - Nicky is the high maintenance one and Jenny is insanely mellow - guess she takes after her Daddy!
Joey is totally smitten with his brother and sister and very protective too - Daddy is totally in awe.
I am doing fine - a little sore but nothing a few good motrin won't fix.
Both babies were a little jaundice but don't need light therapy - they are a week old today - I can't believe it!!!!
Here are some pics:
Pics of Babies
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Update and Hellos
Well, here I am 35 weeks and 6 days - I am getting bigger by the day but that is ok - It is almost over - and then the real hard work begins.
I had a doctor's appointment Tuesday:
Fluid is good
Blood Pressure Perfect
Gained 3 lbs in a week (O MY GOD)
My son is weighing in around 5 lbs 15 oz.
My daughter is weiging in around 5 lbs 11 oz - both are over the 50 percent tile which is fantastic for twins.
My C-Section is still scheduled for the 15th at 1:30 - my doctor couldn't get an earlier time because there are conferences that day - my only other option would have been to deliver on the 13th but I wanted to keep the date on Joe's birthday.
My last day of work is Saturday the 11th - everyone says I am crazy for working up until the last minute but the longer I work while I am pregnant the longer I can be home with the babies.
My husband got a new job - the hours are pretty perfect - T, W, F, S, S from 3 - 10 - when I go back to work I will work the mornings and he will work nights - it will be rough on us but it is important to not have to ship the babies off to a sitter every day so we will manage.
My shower is this Saturday - not that I am supposed to know about it - LOL - my boss had a big post it in his day planner - when I was figuring out scheduling I saw it - OOPS! I didn't register for many things - I have a lot of stuff left over from Joey.
We are almost done with the changes to the house (we are making downstairs a play room) I will be happy and relieved when that is over.
One of my best friends is having her baby today via C-Section - it is her first - we are all so excited for her. We met for dinner last week and she bought me my cradle sets:
Jenny's Cradle Set
Nicki's Cradle Set
Of course now, Joey wants a new bed set - which I agreed to - he is going to get Batman. Joey is getting so excited but he is still upset that I will have to spend time in the hospital. I am sure he will be fine - but he doesn't like to talk about it.
I have been bad at commenting on blogs lately and I am sorry - I have been in absolute sleep mode lately - it seems I can fall asleep anytime and anywhere - except for at night in my own bed!
Ally - I am so happy that you are finally getting to San Antonio - I am also glad that you will be seeing that RE - he sounds really good!
Lesley - I am glad that you have been updating - I 've missed you! I hope Ayden had a good first day of school and that you didn't cry to much!
Chas - Sammy is absolutely beautiful - I can't wait to see more pics!
Jamie - How cool is it that your husband is a cartoon character? I will be watching out for him on Sunday. Good luck with the new method this month!
Jess - Power of Prayer - absolutely! I hope you are doing better - I will try to update more.
Heather - What a cutie Ashton is! I can understand you being so nervous - it should go away by the time he is 45 or so!
Heather - not too much longer to go! Good luck to you!
Liz - I am waiting to hear that Nemo and Frosty stuck like crazy! Good luck to you!
Jenny - Haven't heard much from you - hope you are doing ok.
Jenna - I am sorry things have been difficult lately - I hope everything works out for you.
To anyone I missed - I hope everyone is doing well and this year turns out to be a magical one for all.
Well, I guess I should get to work now! Have a good day!
Love,
Jenn
I had a doctor's appointment Tuesday:
Fluid is good
Blood Pressure Perfect
Gained 3 lbs in a week (O MY GOD)
My son is weighing in around 5 lbs 15 oz.
My daughter is weiging in around 5 lbs 11 oz - both are over the 50 percent tile which is fantastic for twins.
My C-Section is still scheduled for the 15th at 1:30 - my doctor couldn't get an earlier time because there are conferences that day - my only other option would have been to deliver on the 13th but I wanted to keep the date on Joe's birthday.
My last day of work is Saturday the 11th - everyone says I am crazy for working up until the last minute but the longer I work while I am pregnant the longer I can be home with the babies.
My husband got a new job - the hours are pretty perfect - T, W, F, S, S from 3 - 10 - when I go back to work I will work the mornings and he will work nights - it will be rough on us but it is important to not have to ship the babies off to a sitter every day so we will manage.
My shower is this Saturday - not that I am supposed to know about it - LOL - my boss had a big post it in his day planner - when I was figuring out scheduling I saw it - OOPS! I didn't register for many things - I have a lot of stuff left over from Joey.
We are almost done with the changes to the house (we are making downstairs a play room) I will be happy and relieved when that is over.
One of my best friends is having her baby today via C-Section - it is her first - we are all so excited for her. We met for dinner last week and she bought me my cradle sets:
Jenny's Cradle Set
Nicki's Cradle Set
Of course now, Joey wants a new bed set - which I agreed to - he is going to get Batman. Joey is getting so excited but he is still upset that I will have to spend time in the hospital. I am sure he will be fine - but he doesn't like to talk about it.
I have been bad at commenting on blogs lately and I am sorry - I have been in absolute sleep mode lately - it seems I can fall asleep anytime and anywhere - except for at night in my own bed!
Ally - I am so happy that you are finally getting to San Antonio - I am also glad that you will be seeing that RE - he sounds really good!
Lesley - I am glad that you have been updating - I 've missed you! I hope Ayden had a good first day of school and that you didn't cry to much!
Chas - Sammy is absolutely beautiful - I can't wait to see more pics!
Jamie - How cool is it that your husband is a cartoon character? I will be watching out for him on Sunday. Good luck with the new method this month!
Jess - Power of Prayer - absolutely! I hope you are doing better - I will try to update more.
Heather - What a cutie Ashton is! I can understand you being so nervous - it should go away by the time he is 45 or so!
Heather - not too much longer to go! Good luck to you!
Liz - I am waiting to hear that Nemo and Frosty stuck like crazy! Good luck to you!
Jenny - Haven't heard much from you - hope you are doing ok.
Jenna - I am sorry things have been difficult lately - I hope everything works out for you.
To anyone I missed - I hope everyone is doing well and this year turns out to be a magical one for all.
Well, I guess I should get to work now! Have a good day!
Love,
Jenn
Sunday, January 22, 2006
34 Week Belly pics.......
Well, if we get caught in a rainstorm, at least I know Joey won't get wet!!! LOL
SEE - even the guy on the TV can't believe how big I am - he is just sitting there with a big stupid grin on his face!
My GOD! My belly enters a room 10 minutes before I do - and yes, unfortunately, the stretch marks have appeared - thought I was going to get away with it - but I guess not!
That's it - 34 weeks and counting.
A little fun...Thanks Melissa
**Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak?
********Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough? ******
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet? ***
***Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle? *****
***Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection? ***
***Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard? ***
***Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him? ****
****Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets? ****
****Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"? ***
***If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes? ****
**Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white? ***
*****Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale? ***
***Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized? ***
***Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance? ***
*****Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try? ****
****How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures? ***
***When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's all right?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?" ***
***Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over? ****
****In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat? ***
***How come you never hear father-in-law jokes? ***
***And my FAVORITE......
****The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you. **
********Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough? ******
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet? ***
***Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle? *****
***Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection? ***
***Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard? ***
***Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him? ****
****Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets? ****
****Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"? ***
***If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes? ****
**Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white? ***
*****Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale? ***
***Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized? ***
***Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance? ***
*****Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try? ****
****How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures? ***
***When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's all right?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?" ***
***Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over? ****
****In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat? ***
***How come you never hear father-in-law jokes? ***
***And my FAVORITE......
****The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you. **
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