Ready?? Daniel's Take.

The question of the day seems to be "Are y'all ready?'

I think the standard answer is "We think so."

I know that Krissee's definitely ready to NOT be pregnant. I get that.
I'm ready to meet the kids.

Am I ready for no sleep? Of course not. Am I ready for crying for no good reason? Don't be ridiculous (said in my best Balki Bartokomous accent.)

But we're ready. We're excited. Just a few more weeks.

4Months ago, I wrote this on my personal blog, and it stands repeating:

"Maybe I should have my head examined, but I'm not worried about the babies. I'm not worried about my wife. I'm not worried about being a father. All those things will work themselves out. I'll screw up, I know it. My wife will screw up. The babies will be fine. We're not the first people to have children. As long as we can keep our sense of humor (which, I mean, we're gonna have to, because we're having TWO BABIES AT THE SAME TIME), I know it'll be hard. I know there will be sleepless nights and arguments over what is best for them and how to handle issues and blah blah blah disciplinecakes. But I'm not really worried."

Daniel

Office Shower

When Daniel and I found out we were having twins we were thrilled to receive several offers to host showers for us. Knowing that I may not be returning to work after the twins are born we thought we should take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and get the baby stuff we might need because things are going to be a lot tighter when we are living on one income so as much baby stuff as we can get on the front end the better. Our first shower was a shower given by my office, the Ways and Means Committee Staff. They went all out and we had a wonderful turnout and got great gifts.

They had delicious food aplenty that we all enjoyed and a precious table set up. They were really so sweet do this for us and we are very appreciative of their time and effort.

My mom gave us a very nice diaper bag that I had an eye on at a local boutique and had our last name monogrammed on it. Its so cute! Thanks Mom!

We received awesome gifts including these cute monogrammed diaper holders, a few handmade baby blankets, diapers and wipes and so much more. The hosts gave us our 2 infant carriers so now we are all set to bring our little darlings home from the hospital!

We are so thankful and blessed to have wonderful friends and family. Everyone has been so generous and we just can't thank them enough.

Happy Anniversary!!

Happy 2 year Anniversary Daniel! My how the time flies. Thanks for being a GREAT husband and taking such good care of me and the babies. I couldn't do this without you and I would never want to. I mean who would help me get out of chairs and help me roll over in bed after one side goes numb? We appreciate all that you have done for us and will continue to do in the future. Thank you.

I love you!
Krissee

Pregnant Wife = Superior Trash Pickup

A few weeks ago, Krissee's brother cleaned out our backyard (we're talking massive cleaning - piles and piles of limbs and trees and brush and whatnot).

In their infinite wisdom, the city yard debris team decided that they didn't need to pick up said trash because it was too big. (Apparently, limbs can be no more than a certain length and width).

So yesterday afternoon, I got out there with a chainsaw and cut the pile of trash into more manageable pieces. I did NOT necessarily do it according to their specifications, but I made an honest effort.

So as the yard debris team rolls by this morning, Krissee and I started to get a little nervous that they wouldn't take the pile again. So out waddles Krissee in her pregnancy moo-moo and just watches them. Anyone who knows her knows how she'll try to act real nonchalant about something but its very obvious she's hovering/looking. This was her MO this morning. She was kinda stalking the trash pickup folks, and she was also just enjoying the morning air under the car port. But mostly #1.

They picked up all the trash.

Score one for pregnancy.

Bye bye beautiful rings.

So at the doctors office yesterday the doctor happened to glance down at my hand and said "you should probably go ahead and take off your wedding rings." I said "well we had Chinese yesterday so they are probably just a little swollen from that and I'm sure the swelling will go down." She said, "well still you should probably go ahead and stop wearing them." And oh was I heartbroken. I've been so proud that I haven't gained much weight and that I can still wear my rings so I was pretty let down that now I'll be leaving the rings at home. She did recommend Daniel go and buy me a fake set to wear because you know I don't want to be huge walking around without wedding rings on my finger.

We got in the car and Daniel and I had this conversation...
Krissee: "I think I might give it a few days before I take the rings off. I'm pretty sure the swelling is going to go down. It was seriously probably that Chinese food."
Daniel: "Did you go to Medical School?"
Krissee: "no"
Daniel: "are you a doctor?"
Krissee: "no"
Daniel: "Don't you think you should follow the orders of someone who is your doctor and did go to Medical School?"
Krissee: "OK"

What can I say he made a good point? He picks on me a lot because I'll get something in my head and then all the sudden I know better than anyone. So this time I give up. I took them off last night and between us I cried and cried. No, I'm sure it wasn't the hormones making me cry like a baby over taking my wedding rings off. ; ) So today I'll be going to the local Belk in search of a big gaudy fake set of wedding rings. Some people might think this is silly and if you are one of those people I don't care. YOU waddle around as big as house with hormones going nuts and then let me know how you feel about having your hands swell so much your wedding rings don't fit. To those of you who think I should get fake rings all I have to say is thank you and I love you because you get me.

Baby Update!

Today we are unveiling the Smith and Addison Day Show Blog. I've been waiting on an informative doctors visit before I posted and shared this blog with the world and today we got it! Daniel and I went to the doctor this morning and we were prepared with a list of questions.

We learned that the babies are now both head down which is great because at least I can consider a normal delivery now instead of assuming we will have a c-section. The babies weights are right on schedule. Baby A (Addison) weighed in at 4 pounds and Baby Boy, (Smith) weighs 4 pounds and 3 ounces. Addison is in the 67th percentile and Smith is in the 77th percentile. We are so happy that they are doing well and were surprised by their weights. Speaking of weight gain I have gained a total of 16 pounds which is great for my frame. I was worried about gaining a bajillion pounds so the smaller number the better especially since I know the babies are getting everything they need.



Starting tomorrow I am going to start working half day's in the office to make sure I'm getting enough rest. Starting the first week in July I will start going in to the doctors office twice a week every week. We were a little surprised by this but are happy that our babies will be getting lots of attention. I'll go every Tuesday and Friday. Tuesday's will be for ultrasounds and on Friday's they will strap monitors on my gigantic belly to monitor how the babies are doing.



At the visit today I told the doctor about some pains I was having in my chest and shortness of breath, both of which are probably very normal considering I don't have room to breath and my heartburn is ridiculous. But just to be on the safe side I was sent for an EKG and an echo cardiogram. The EKG showed a high heart rate but I was told it was normal for pregnancy. I'm waiting on an appointment for the echo cardiogram. I'm not worried though, I'm sure my ticker is doing just fine.



Well thats all I have for today. Unfortunately the ultrasound pictures aren't good enough to post but trust me when I say they are some darling little babies and no I'm not prejudice they really are, really they are, you'll see.



Stay tuned as I will be posting about baby showers complete with pictures and nursery pictures very soon!