22 Week Update

Update

This morning we had another ultrasound check up on the fellas, so I got to see their precious profiles this morning (not a bad way to start your Monday morning).  This visit was basically just to check the fluid measurements around the boys and make sure their bladders were still growing like they're supposed to, and everything checked out like it should.

Since the boys were being semi-cooperative today, they went ahead and did the echo cardiograms today instead of waiting 2 more weeks.  Both boys had good strong hearts (which makes me so happy and relieved).  Mid-way through looking at Harrison's heart, I started to feel a little dizzy and sick.  Laying on my back for too long these days isn't really an option for me, so I got to finish the ultrasound on my side which helped out a lot!

I'm so fascinated by this entire process and the information technology today can provide us with.  To be able to see their little hearts beating away and watch how they both interact with one another, it's truly amazing to be able to witness this miracle God has blessed us with.

What's new with me?

Not too much has changed with the way I've been feeling lately.  I can definitely feel the weight and pressure (and kicks and movements) of these guys.  I get tired a little quicker and only feel like propping up my feet by the end of the day.  However, I still find plenty of time to play with Grady.

How's Grady doing with the changes that are coming?

Not too much has changed in Grady's world (other than getting a big boy bed room a few months ago).  This weekend we made it to a new exhibit at the McWane Center (the Itty Bitty Magic City), and we even went to the park for a little while Sunday afternoon before it started to storm. We sit and play at home just like we always have (he has a new obsession with STICKERS, and apparently my growing belly is the perfect place to put them all).

Grady isn't 100% sure about having brothers yet.  Quite frankly, he's protesting it.  He will get there eventually (or at least he will have to), but for now, it's fun to get his reactions when we ask him about having brothers.

Some more pictures that go along with today's post:

Harrison (my wild child...always moving)

Hudson

Harrison was sitting on Hudson's head this morning when we started our ultrasound.

Pretending to drive a sports car at the museum on Saturday.  No big deal.  They said he could take a picture in it, and as soon as they opened a door for him he ran and hopped right into the driver's seat.

Grady loved to play in the water, and watch the balls go through the tubes in the Itty Bitty Magic City

LEGO Builder Grady

Sticker fun....every night

That's all for this update.  I go back on Thursday to visit my doctor and make sure I'm doing good, and then we have our next ultrasound check on June 4th.  I will update more then!

(I'm also attempting to upload weekly "bump" pics on the Twin Bump Pics tab.  Go and check that out to see how big these boys are getting. =)

Happy Mother's Day

This is my second Mother's Day to celebrate with my Gradybug. He and Kevin went all out this year (mad props to Kevin, since I'm guessing most of this effort was his).

I woke up this morning and Kevin took care of breakfast (Hardee's biscuits still count as effort). Then he and Grady handed me a Mother's Day notebook with this beautiful entry for this year. 

I mean block letters and everything! So impressed. They also got me a picture frame and a canvas to hang in my bedroom that says "Love You More...", because that's what I always tell them. (Tears)

Another little piece to my Mother's Day 2015 is the minivan we purchased yesterday. 

Kevin and I have known for several months now that we needed to get a bigger car (the Nissan Sentra and Toyota Camry aren't exactly 3 car seat friendly).  Naturally, I wanted to avoid the purchase of a minivan AT ALL COSTS. We researched SUVs with 3 rows (and bucket seats in the middle), and shockingly there aren't a ton of those options (of the used and not too expensive variety, because let's get real, were on a budget these days).  We brought the idea of a van into discussion, and like smart rational people do, we made a pro/con list. After we had finished running through the SUV and minivan, we were left with the results I had feared.....we were getting a minivan. When the ONLY con on your list is that "it's a minivan", how can you even justify a different purchase? 

All of you minivan mamas out there know what I'm talkin about. This thing is awesome. I can carry 3 children (still gonna have to figure out the complete logistics of that in a few months), and click on my keys to open the doors. It's got tan leather seats, a DVD player, sunroof (say whaaaat), about 20 cup holders, compartments for storage everywhere, and don't even get me started on how much storage that trunk has! 

I mean, Grady seems to be ok with it so far. Not even on the road for 10 minutes heading to see Gani, and he gone! 

I think it's safe to say that once Hudson and Harrison join our crew, we will all fit in here very nicely for the next few years. 

I'd say Mother's Day has started out pretty good this year. 

Best pictures we could get (can we say distracted).  Oh well, at least it finished with a big ole hug!