24 weeks

Baby A




Baby B

-we had our 24 week ultrasound on Monday. All went well. The babies are growing steadily and look good right now. They both weigh 1 lb 8 oz and are in the 44th percentile. Baby A had HB of 158 and Baby B was 146. They both are squirming around tons and we saw Baby B kick Baby A in the head! I still have marginal placenta previa, but cervical length looks great!

Brooks likes to kiss and hug my belly. He also likes to ramp him cars off my belly! He seems excited to meet them. He is most excited about me getting back to normal I think. He says ," when the babies come out of your tummy I can be rough with you again... Right Mommy?" He is really into being a big boy and does so much by himself. He likes to surprise me with his independence and is so proud of himself. I think he realizes his role of a big brother already! He is a huge help around the house and likes to have a "job". I can't blink or he will be all grown up! It makes me sad at times, but I'm so proud of him. I get nervous about how I'm going to share my time with 3 kids...but have faith this is all happening for a reason and that God never gives you more than you can handle. I've cherished my time with little Brooksy but know deep down that having siblings is so important and just feels right for our family.


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Chalkboard update

I'm 23 weeks now. We go in on 13th for another ultrasound so ill be able to give more baby updates then. Doing well, just growing fast!!


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Spring Break 2013

First night in a big boy bed at hotel.


I wasn't too sure of the Easter Bunny, but tolerated him.





I loved to go swimming all by myself.


My cousin Oliver was there too!


Just chillin'.





I love my mommy.


Sundae as big as my head!


Kayaking with mommy and Uncle Tyler





I love my Aunt Tammy


And my Aunt Tara


Learning about kites with Uncle Geno


Nighttime on beach with mommy.


The McCarroll crew


Grandma and poppa with their grandkids


Riding on long board.


I loved hunting for shells with mommy.


-Brooks and I got to go on spring break this year!! My parents took us and the rest of the family to Sanibel,FL. Josh had to stay home and work, so we missed him tons! It was a long road trip down there, but worth it! Brooks got to do an Easter egg hunt, play on beach, hunt for shells, swim in ocean and pool, ride on a long board, and go kayaking! We ate lots of food. That's when I really started to feel better and my appetite came back. My family was a huge help with Brooks on the beach so I got some relaxation in as well. I soaked up every minute knowing it will soon change. I really cherished that time with my little man. He is just so much fun to be around and keeps me smiling. Thanks again grandma and poppa. We love you!



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20 weeks

Baby A




Baby B




Belly has Popped!
-I had my 20 wk ultrasound last wed with maternal fetal medicine. As of now all looks great! Babies are growing nicely. Baby A was 12 oz already and HB was 156. Baby B was a little over 10 oz and HB was 154. All parts were there and no red flags were seen at this point. I go back to them in one month for another more detailed grown scan. If all looks good then I will just continue with regular OB scans like I've been doing. We did not find out the sexes despite Josh's disappointment;). He really wants to know. He was looking hard at the ultrasound and seems to think we are having two girls. I think his head is spinning now! Ha. I'll really feel lucky what ever the combo! My belly has grown a lot in the past two weeks. I now look like I did when I was 28 wks pregnant with Brooks. I feel the babies move all the time now and am able to tell who is who. It's such an amazing feeling.
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Belly popping

Almost half way there! 38 weeks is full term for twins. Feeling much better overall. Just ready to start craving food!! My tummy is starting to pop and before I know it I bet ill be huge! I decided to take weekly pictures of my chalk board sign describing the size of the babies and post those. I have been taking monthly pictures of my belly... But may not post some until later. Brooks got to see the babies on ultrasound at last checkup. He thought it was cool to see them move around. He is still excited for now and wants at least one sister;). We are still a little overwhelmed, but starting to settle in some with the idea of two babies at one time! I'm trying to sleep as much as I can now because it may be my last sleep for a long time! We have our big ultrasound in two weeks. We are not finding out sexes again...crazy I know. So looks like we better start deciding 4 different names!

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I'm a Big Brother!!!

TWO BABIES!!

(First ultrasound 6 wk 5 days)

Third Ultrasound

(9 wks 5 days)

Fourth Ultrasound

Baby B (13 wk 5 days)

Baby A (13 wk 5 days)

-Yes...for those of you who don't know yet...we are pregnant with TWINS!  Yikes.  I think I kept saying OMG a hundred times in the first ultrasound.  I am still trying to wrap my head around it.  Josh has actually been pretty calm about it all.  Either he is playing it cool, is really ok with it, or he has NO idea what is about to hit him ;)  I am now almost 16 weeks.  I am finally starting to feel better...yeah!  I have been SOOO tired and really nauseous in the evenings.  I just don't like food.  Which makes gaining all this weight difficult.  I know I will be HUGE soon enough, but I am supposed to gain the most of my weight early on so the babies have the best chance of getting nice and fat before they are born.  There are so many risks to carrying twins, that they need to be big early to have the best chance of survival if born prematurely.  However, we are not going there.  I am going to carry them until 38 weeks and that way there are no concerns...right?  Josh has been so great with helping around the house and making dinner. I am doing more now, so I am sure he is happy his wife is back!  I know Brooks is happy Mommy is back too!  I actually went on a walk yesterday and today with him and no naps today!  I have started to feel the babies move.  Baby B is higher and I seem to feel "him" all the time.  Not as much of Baby A yet.  Right now we are not planning on finding out the sex.  I know it is going to drive many crazy...but I just need a good surprise.  There is NOTHING better than hearing, "It's a boy or Its a girl" during one of the hardest experiences in a mom's life.  Brooks has been really cute. He wants to feel the babies move, kiss my belly or read to them.  He talks about how he is going to potty train them, wrestle with them and he has offered for them to have his baby blankets.  He is not going to know what hit him...but I'll take the sweetness for now.  He really wants a baby sister...so at least he has more of a chance with 2!  I'll try to keep this blog updated better (famous last words right?) and give updates of these TWINADOES (as Josh calls them).

Time in St. Louis

Me and my Great Grandpa 

Brutus and I are buddies (as least that's what I think!)

Riding on the Gator with Grammy and Daddy

-We headed into St. Louis for New Years and had a wonderful time.  Brooks got to hang out at Pops house (he was recovering from a hip replacement) and visit with Grammy and PaPaw.  Brooks also got to see his Aunt Tracey, Uncle Ryan, Cousin Miranda, and Great Grandpa.  Brooks kept calling Miranda his girlfriend.  Too cute.  He really loves traveling to St. Louis to visit family.  As soon as we leave Indy he keeps asking where the "arch" is.....it's a long 4 hour wait!