Star Wars Breakfast

Daddy fixed Star Wars pancakes for breakfast. Taylor chose the x-wing!

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36 Weeks Pregnant with Addison and Preston

Well we have made it. I officially have full term twins hanging out in my uterus. We are very thankful that we have made it this far, and our chances of the babies spending anytime in the NICU after they are born is very slim. Selfishly I can't believe that I am still pregnant, but I am sure that God had the perfect plan picked out for our family, and that gives me a lot of hope.

At my weekly appointment yesterday I begged the doctor to take the babies out earlier than 38 weeks, but she was not sold. I tried to convince her that since I had not gained any weight in the last 9 weeks (since I can't eat or sleep) that the babies must be suffering, but she ordered an ultrasound and it showed great and equal weight gain in both babies (see weight gain below). I prayed that my blood pressure would be high, but in fact it was very low. Right now I am counting down the days until September 2nd, which is when my c-section is set for.

Our ultrasound yesterday did however show that both babies are still transverse. Addison has switched sides from last week, but she still has her backside laying across the bottom of my belly (which would make it darn near impossible to deliver that way). At this point I am desperately researching ways to put myself into labor with transverse babies. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. I have tried everything I possibly can for the past week but nothing has worked, including the squats (which only left my legs sore for 4 days). I am just very much ready to get my life and my household back to something that we can call our new normal.

Weight gained - 30 Pounds

Baby A (Addison) - weighed in at 5 lb. and 10 oz. yesterday

Baby B (Preston) - weighed in at 5 lb. and 9 oz. yesterday

These might in fact be the biggest babies I have ever delivered. I can't believe that I have almost 12 pounds of baby in me right now. Taylor was my biggest born at exactly 39 weeks at 7 lb and 4 oz, and Emma Grace was 6 lb and 6 oz born at 37 weeks and 6 days.

This was the Rick's cake that my mom brought home this week after I had a couple emotional days. Needless to say that the chocolate on white helped!

Thank you everyone for your prayers and your help - 14 days and counting!

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Pledge

Tonight this little girl said the Pledge of Allegiance while taking her bath. Emma Grace you are about the smartest little girl I have ever met!

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Taylor's First Day of Second Grade School

Taylor you are such a big boy. I can't believe that you are already in the second grade. This year you let me walk in to the school and almost all the way to your room! Your daddy and I are so proud of you. You have been testing for the Trek Program at school (Gifted and Talented) - you are such a smart little boy. I love you little boy!

First day of school treat

Taylor had a great first day of 2nd grade, so we celebrated with the biggest cup of Yum Yos we could find.

Taylor you while we were having our treat you said to me that "you could not wait until Wednesday because that is when the real work started and you were tiered of just going over the rules." You are such a smart little boy. Your daddy and I are so excited about the opportunities that this year is going to bring for you.

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Baby Crib

Emma Grace loves hanging out in the new baby crib. I pray this behavior changes before the babies get here!

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Spoil me Rotten Emma Grace Day

Taylor spent the weekend with nene and poppy in Branson this weekend so Ryan and I were able to have some extra time with Emma Grace yesterday. We got to visit with cousin Lila and her mommy and daddy. And the Emma Grace declared that she wanted to go on an "adventure". So we packed up and went to the park, the pet store, and Krispy Kream (where Emma Grace preceded to take a bite out of all 12 donuts). And if you are wondering this "adventure" did not help me go into labor. But Emma Grace had a blast. We topped the night off by having pizza with the Bost. Here are some pictures from our day.

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