Friday, July 25, 2008
Photos of Babies Room
I have had a few people ask me what the babies' room looks like, so I thought that I would post it for all to see. Here are some photos of the babies' room.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Hospitals, Doctors, Work, Oh My!
OK, as you can see from the title, it has been a very busy couple of weeks. I'll start from the beginning.
On the 10th I had a doctor's appointment and everything was going fine, until the 11th. Then it got harry. I started having regular contractions and had to go to the hospital to stop them. They gave me this drug that stopped the contractions, but for about a hour or so I looked like I was having a seizure due to the shakes that was a side effect of the drug. Needless to say, I requested to be prescribed something different. I definitely did not want to "freak" my coworkers or husband out when that side effect kicked in. Instead, they gave me a drug that makes me look sunburned and sway like a drunk person. But, it does stop the contractions.
I went the following Monday, and was essentially told that I would probably go on bed rest the following week. I, of course, panic due to the fact that I would not have enough leave and had been told that if I ran out of leave, I would loose my job. No stress, right? In order to prevent stress, Gary and I have been planning for the worst. He has decided to find a second job, and I am on self-imposed bed rest every night after work.
Now, for the good news. It appears that the bed rest worked and bought me some more time at work. I went to the doctor today and was told that I would be able to work to the next appointment. 10 more days!!!! And this gets me to the end of the month. What this essentially means is that I will not loose my job as long as I deliver by 36 weeks. Most people with twins deliver between 34-37 weeks. So all I have to do is get another week after this appointment. I think that bed rest is going to come into play for quite some time, but at least I get to work, and it is not complete bed rest.
5 weeks to 34.... I can make it!!!!
On the 10th I had a doctor's appointment and everything was going fine, until the 11th. Then it got harry. I started having regular contractions and had to go to the hospital to stop them. They gave me this drug that stopped the contractions, but for about a hour or so I looked like I was having a seizure due to the shakes that was a side effect of the drug. Needless to say, I requested to be prescribed something different. I definitely did not want to "freak" my coworkers or husband out when that side effect kicked in. Instead, they gave me a drug that makes me look sunburned and sway like a drunk person. But, it does stop the contractions.
I went the following Monday, and was essentially told that I would probably go on bed rest the following week. I, of course, panic due to the fact that I would not have enough leave and had been told that if I ran out of leave, I would loose my job. No stress, right? In order to prevent stress, Gary and I have been planning for the worst. He has decided to find a second job, and I am on self-imposed bed rest every night after work.
Now, for the good news. It appears that the bed rest worked and bought me some more time at work. I went to the doctor today and was told that I would be able to work to the next appointment. 10 more days!!!! And this gets me to the end of the month. What this essentially means is that I will not loose my job as long as I deliver by 36 weeks. Most people with twins deliver between 34-37 weeks. So all I have to do is get another week after this appointment. I think that bed rest is going to come into play for quite some time, but at least I get to work, and it is not complete bed rest.
5 weeks to 34.... I can make it!!!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Pregnancy Health Update
Well, I received a large amount of good news last week. I had been told the month before that one of my babies had a cyst on her brain. I wanted to thank the many people that prayed for her, because it is now gone. I do believe in the power of prayer, and believe that your many prayers helped her overcome this. She has no damage from the cyst and is doing just as well as her sister.
I went in on the 10th of this month, and they told me that bit of good news. They also are happy with their growth and weight, which is now 2 lbs 3 oz and 2 lbs 5 oz. It is a blessing that they are now doing better, and I could not be happier to know that the problem of the cyst is gone.
I have had some problems currently though. I went into early labor on the 11th, but it was stopped. I now have to take a medication to keep me from having contractions and have to now anticipate going on bed rest soon. God, I hope not. It is a little scary, but I know that we will be fine in the end. And, no matter what, it will all be worth it. Even if I wind up loosing a little sanity by being placed on bed rest. :)
Well, just wanted to update everyone on what is going on.
Alyssa and Sierra, know that mommy and daddy love you very much, and we can not wait to meet you.
Love,
Tabby
I went in on the 10th of this month, and they told me that bit of good news. They also are happy with their growth and weight, which is now 2 lbs 3 oz and 2 lbs 5 oz. It is a blessing that they are now doing better, and I could not be happier to know that the problem of the cyst is gone.
I have had some problems currently though. I went into early labor on the 11th, but it was stopped. I now have to take a medication to keep me from having contractions and have to now anticipate going on bed rest soon. God, I hope not. It is a little scary, but I know that we will be fine in the end. And, no matter what, it will all be worth it. Even if I wind up loosing a little sanity by being placed on bed rest. :)
Well, just wanted to update everyone on what is going on.
Alyssa and Sierra, know that mommy and daddy love you very much, and we can not wait to meet you.
Love,
Tabby
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Not Broken, Expanded
My husband and I come from two different types of families. In his family, no one has had a divorce, and many of them are not close. It hurts me to see that they are not like my own family, and provides much confusion for my husband because he is not familiar with the complexities of how my family is arranged.
Many people would say that I come from a broken home. That something broke in the family unit. I consider myself lucky. I get to have not just one set of parents, but two. I get to have not just one mom, but in a way I get to have 2. My daughters get to have 3 sets of grandparents instead of 2, (yikes, boy will they be spoiled :) ). My daughters and I get an extra amount of love than people with just one set of parents. So, is my home broken, in an essence yes. My parents do not live together anymore so I do not have what use to be a typical family where both the mother and father live under the same roof. However, I prefer to look at it as a expanded family. I have extra brothers and sisters, and an extra set of people that can love and support my sisters and I.
I can consider myself lucky. I have my mom, who I know loves me very much, and I have my dad's wife, Anne, who also loves and treats me like a daughter. I am blessed, and have come to determine that God decided I needed the extra love and support that a stepmother can provide. And, when the time comes that my mother can meet someone that she wants to spend the rest of her life with, I will also get a stepfather as well. I am lucky this way, and so will my daughters. So, as you can see, my childhood was not in a broken home, just in a home that grew to need 2 houses.
Alyssa and Sierra, I know that I have not met you yet, but I can not wait too, and know always that you have the love of all of your grandparents, and especially the love of your parents. Can't wait to see you.
Love,
Tabby
Many people would say that I come from a broken home. That something broke in the family unit. I consider myself lucky. I get to have not just one set of parents, but two. I get to have not just one mom, but in a way I get to have 2. My daughters get to have 3 sets of grandparents instead of 2, (yikes, boy will they be spoiled :) ). My daughters and I get an extra amount of love than people with just one set of parents. So, is my home broken, in an essence yes. My parents do not live together anymore so I do not have what use to be a typical family where both the mother and father live under the same roof. However, I prefer to look at it as a expanded family. I have extra brothers and sisters, and an extra set of people that can love and support my sisters and I.
I can consider myself lucky. I have my mom, who I know loves me very much, and I have my dad's wife, Anne, who also loves and treats me like a daughter. I am blessed, and have come to determine that God decided I needed the extra love and support that a stepmother can provide. And, when the time comes that my mother can meet someone that she wants to spend the rest of her life with, I will also get a stepfather as well. I am lucky this way, and so will my daughters. So, as you can see, my childhood was not in a broken home, just in a home that grew to need 2 houses.
Alyssa and Sierra, I know that I have not met you yet, but I can not wait too, and know always that you have the love of all of your grandparents, and especially the love of your parents. Can't wait to see you.
Love,
Tabby
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Another reason to feel blessed
As mentioned in my last post, I do feel as if I am lucky.
I wanted to mention about a couple more people that have been blessings. I am sorry if this is bothersome to people, but it does help when I am feeling low to be able to count on my blessings and to be able to remember those special to me.
These people are Shaun Timmons and Phillip Timmons. Phillip has always been there for me. There are not many people that I know that I can depend on at any time, and Phillip is one of them for me. He has stepped into the role of being another parent for my sisters and myself many time when my own father was unable to be there. I know consistently that he is there, and it helps to know that I can turn to him. I love you Pickles!!! LOL. Thank you again for always being there.
Shaun, well, what can I say. He takes after his father. He makes me laugh when I am down, and has been more like a brother than a cousin. Just like Phillip, he is dependable and always is able to put a smile on my face. He is a good father to his children, and I know in many ways my husband is looking to him as to how to be a father when our children come.
With these two men, and the many others that have helped, Gary has plenty of people to look to as role models. I know that it helps him because he can observe what his role will need to be, and to have such fine examples of parenting in my family, I can truly say that we are blessed.
Now all I have to do is convince him that he is going to be a great father..... :) With Gary's caring nature, I am sure that he will be.
I wanted to mention about a couple more people that have been blessings. I am sorry if this is bothersome to people, but it does help when I am feeling low to be able to count on my blessings and to be able to remember those special to me.
These people are Shaun Timmons and Phillip Timmons. Phillip has always been there for me. There are not many people that I know that I can depend on at any time, and Phillip is one of them for me. He has stepped into the role of being another parent for my sisters and myself many time when my own father was unable to be there. I know consistently that he is there, and it helps to know that I can turn to him. I love you Pickles!!! LOL. Thank you again for always being there.
Shaun, well, what can I say. He takes after his father. He makes me laugh when I am down, and has been more like a brother than a cousin. Just like Phillip, he is dependable and always is able to put a smile on my face. He is a good father to his children, and I know in many ways my husband is looking to him as to how to be a father when our children come.
With these two men, and the many others that have helped, Gary has plenty of people to look to as role models. I know that it helps him because he can observe what his role will need to be, and to have such fine examples of parenting in my family, I can truly say that we are blessed.
Now all I have to do is convince him that he is going to be a great father..... :) With Gary's caring nature, I am sure that he will be.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
A Very Special Mom...
My life has been very blessed in many ways. I have a husband I love more and more each day, friends that I can depend on, and many family members that I can look to as role models.
I just wanted to take a few minutes to recognize one that is an example to me as to how I need to be as a mom.
Her name is Amy. I have posted her picture on this blog. She is without a doubt a wonderful, loving, strong person. What she has had to deal with with her children, she does without a doubt. She consistently just does what she needs to, and in many ways, this is above and beyond what anyone should have to deal with. Her oldest has medical problems, and unfortunately, she just lost her youngest (Ava). Kaden may have his medical problems, but by the loving support of his parents, his is one of the brightest, happiest, most caring children that I have ever had the experience to meet. She is truly amazing, and shows everyday the true power of love through her children. I only hope that I can be as good of a mother as she is to her children.
I just wanted to take the time to recognize how wonderful she is. I love you very much Amy, and am glad that I have the opportunity to mention just how special you are. Your children are very blessed to have you as a mom.
Amy, know and understand that Gary and I love and support you. We wish you all the best, and look up to you and your husband as prime examples parents should be.
I just wanted to take a few minutes to recognize one that is an example to me as to how I need to be as a mom.
Her name is Amy. I have posted her picture on this blog. She is without a doubt a wonderful, loving, strong person. What she has had to deal with with her children, she does without a doubt. She consistently just does what she needs to, and in many ways, this is above and beyond what anyone should have to deal with. Her oldest has medical problems, and unfortunately, she just lost her youngest (Ava). Kaden may have his medical problems, but by the loving support of his parents, his is one of the brightest, happiest, most caring children that I have ever had the experience to meet. She is truly amazing, and shows everyday the true power of love through her children. I only hope that I can be as good of a mother as she is to her children.
I just wanted to take the time to recognize how wonderful she is. I love you very much Amy, and am glad that I have the opportunity to mention just how special you are. Your children are very blessed to have you as a mom.
Amy, know and understand that Gary and I love and support you. We wish you all the best, and look up to you and your husband as prime examples parents should be.
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