Yesteryear!!!

Ok, so I totally came accross this photo today and HAD to blog it. How funny. This was me and Tyson's first halloween together. Coming up on our third this year will certainly bring some changes. (One large one will be not quite so much leg) If you can't tell, Ty is JFK, my friend Lindsay is Jackie and I am the immortal Marilyn! My how things change in just two short years.

One crazy year!

Today Tyson and I have been married for one year! With two babies in tow, we probably won't be doing anything crazy today to celebrate, however it has been such a wonderful journey! I am so glad to be married to such a wonderful man!!

Pictures!!!

Here are some pictures of the boys!!!

Two babies OUT of my belly!

On May 21st at 9:51 pm my two sons were born via c-section in Orem, Ut. After pushing for three and a half hours, I finally decided that enough was enough and that we were getting these guys out. Isaac weighed in at 4lb 10 oz and Aaron was 5lb 6oz. Even though the are a little bit different in their weights, it is still believed that they are identical because they shared a placenta and sac. The boys have been in the NICU now for fifteen days but soon should come home. The discharge dates are currently Sunday for Aaron and Monday for Isaac. Although they did not have any infections or serious health concerns, because they were five weeks early they did struggle at first with feeding but have learned to be champs at it! Both are growing quickly. Isaac now weighs 5lb 2oz and Aaron weighs 5lb 8oz. We are thrilled to be bringing them home and so excited to start our new life as a family of four! Tyson is an AMAZING Daddy! He takes the night shift at the hospital so Mama can get some sleep. I am so grateful for him.

Karen's wedding and more

Here is an update on my belly. This was just last week. I was a bridesmaid for Karen's wedding and it was pretty fun. I am REALLY swollen in this picture because of standing SO MUCH at the wedding.

Yesterday I spent about five hours in the hospital. It was pretty boring but over all, I think everything is ok. I have an appointment tomorrow to make sure I am not progressing and don't need to deliver my boys. I have been having some high blood pressure issues so they are starting to watch a little closer now.

I feel pretty tired and uncomfortable. Its hard to get things done...I don't even have a hospital bag packed yet. I know I need to get on those things though...if I expect to have what I need when I actually do go in to labor. I'll keep everybody posted on how it's going.

Doctor Appointment

Today I had a doctor appointment for the boys! They looked great. I was able to see the doctor that is the most senior in the practice which was a relief because my last visit was so stressful with the youngest doctor. Dr. Lamoreaux talked with us about pre-term labor a little bit and when I needed to be worried about contractions, which was also a relief because I have been having them every day! I felt validated after this talk with him because when I had called in last week about my contractions and the nurse blew me off a little bit. It was frustrating because I was seeking information about how to be healthier for my babies and she was so unwilling to tell me anything. We were happy to find out that the babies look so good.

A BIG update

So, instead of ONE pea in our jar, we are having two! Finding out we were having twin babies absolutely shocked me. I guess it's just one of those things that you never think would actually happen to you. In a book that my fabulous sister Laura gave me called, "Ready or Not, Here We Come" I identified with this quote entirely.

It said, "I know that God doesn't send us anything we can't handle, I'm just pretty sure he has me mixed up with someone else."

I feel this way often when I think of becoming a twin Mama. I will try and keep everything updated a little better from here on out, I know it's been a while since I have gotten on here and updated everything. So, here are a few pictures of me these days!