I had my 30 week OB appointment last night and everything is going beautifully!
It was at this appointment that it really hit us that the countdown has begun! It's almost time to meet Sophie and Matt!!!
From now on, we'll see our OB every two weeks! We'll also see the Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor weekly, beginning in November, for Non-Stress tests and to monitor their growth!
On our side, the nursery is almost complete! The cribs are up, the changing table is fully stocked, the car seats are ready and waiting and the gorgeous bedding that we selected has been made and should be delivered any day now!!
I just can't wait meet them and see just how beautiful they are in person!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Third Trimester Thoughts
Hi Everyone,
Sorry I haven't posted in a bit. It's been really busy at the Cortez House preparing for Sophie and Matt's arrival!
Frank and I have been working hard making the nursery as beautiful as we possibly can . . . since Matt and Sophie deserve nothing less than absolute perfection!
This past week, as Frank and I continued to make the big purchases, a conversation with my mom came to mind and put everything in perspective. As you all remember, in January, Frank and I lost our first son very early in the pregnancy. We were devastated and my mom came to take care of me as I struggled to make sense of it all. Well, one day, my mom and I were sitting at a Starbucks, waiting for Frank, and we were discussing how that devastating loss would change our perspectives. I remember telling my mom that when we were blessed with the chance to have children again, that baby (at the time I never dreamed of twins) will be given the world! That day, I vowed that Frank and I would do everything in our power to create the best possible life for that child because we now understood the pain of loss and just how blessed we would be to actually become parents.
So, back to the present. Sometimes, I get a little overwhelmed by the daunting process of preparing for twins. But, then I stop and remember my vow. When I'm frustrated and worried that we won't be able to make this happen or that happen, I remember my vow and feel newly motivated to find a way to keep my word. And, I am so thankful that so far, we've been able to do everything we've dreamed of for our babies. From buying them a home to creating the dream nursery and moving home so that they would be surrounded by just so much love and affection from our family and friends, God is really taking care of us.
Thank you all for your continued love and support! This part of the journey is almost finished . . . and my swollen joints and achy bones hope the next few weeks just fly right by!
Sorry I haven't posted in a bit. It's been really busy at the Cortez House preparing for Sophie and Matt's arrival!
Frank and I have been working hard making the nursery as beautiful as we possibly can . . . since Matt and Sophie deserve nothing less than absolute perfection!
This past week, as Frank and I continued to make the big purchases, a conversation with my mom came to mind and put everything in perspective. As you all remember, in January, Frank and I lost our first son very early in the pregnancy. We were devastated and my mom came to take care of me as I struggled to make sense of it all. Well, one day, my mom and I were sitting at a Starbucks, waiting for Frank, and we were discussing how that devastating loss would change our perspectives. I remember telling my mom that when we were blessed with the chance to have children again, that baby (at the time I never dreamed of twins) will be given the world! That day, I vowed that Frank and I would do everything in our power to create the best possible life for that child because we now understood the pain of loss and just how blessed we would be to actually become parents.
So, back to the present. Sometimes, I get a little overwhelmed by the daunting process of preparing for twins. But, then I stop and remember my vow. When I'm frustrated and worried that we won't be able to make this happen or that happen, I remember my vow and feel newly motivated to find a way to keep my word. And, I am so thankful that so far, we've been able to do everything we've dreamed of for our babies. From buying them a home to creating the dream nursery and moving home so that they would be surrounded by just so much love and affection from our family and friends, God is really taking care of us.
Thank you all for your continued love and support! This part of the journey is almost finished . . . and my swollen joints and achy bones hope the next few weeks just fly right by!
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