Doctor Update

I had a great ultrasound and doctor's visit today. Baby A's heart was great as was the fluid. I got checked for the first time and was 2-3cm and 50% effaced. She said they don't usually let twins go over 38 weeks, so I could have babies in 2 and a half weeks, worst case. Of course, I can't wrap my head around the fact still that I could have babies in days as well! I'm not exactly a big fan of inductions though unless I'm A LOT more miserable that I am now or if it's medically necessary.

The one good thinig about twins and probably coming early was that I thought at least I'd be giving birth to little babies. Now, I think instead I'll be giving birth to TWO full-sized babies as I think they've grown a lot this last week and still going! I had always heard that their movements would slow down by now because they'd be out of room, but the opposite has happened. They move and it is amazing. My entire stomach gets distorted and shakes like an earthquake. Last night you could see the outline and feel the entire foot of Baby A. It is so amazing, and I'm starting to realize how much I'll miss this amazing part!

I believe yesterday my blog highjacker promised that I would talk about how smart my "sweet" husband is. So, here goes: 1. He's smart enough not to complain that I haven't really done any housework since I've been off bedrest because I've been too busy going places! 2. He's smart enough not to even ask what's for dinner.
3. He's smart enough not to highjack my blog again, so far!

Reporting a Crime....

I guess in today's world, nothing is safe! Who'd have thought I'd be the victim of a crime in the blog world? I have contacted the blog authorities as well as homeland security to report the hijacking of my blog which occurred today. They are trying to get to the bottom of the case as I can't imagine who logged in under my name and wrote that last post (I have been proven innocent based on the bad writing and grammer alone!). If ANY of you have any information about the identity of the "George Clooney" look alike who wrote the mystery post the police would appreciate the help.

SOMETIMES, when you're the victim of a crime, you ask yourself if you did anything to bring it on. I hope with the last few posts I haven't come across complaining about my husband. I do appreciate the man he has been, especially the last few months. I've just posted the awful things he's said bc/ sadly enough, I find them funny! I do feel a little bad, but not so bad that I won't testify against him when his blog crime goes to trial!!!!

What a Man?

I think that I have been talking a little too much about myself lately. Behind every great woman is a better man and boy do I have a good one. I know that I have been giving him a hard time about our date night the other night, and making fun of my enormous size, but he only means it in love. Lately he has really transformed into something I never thought he could. Not only is he a georgous specimen to admire with his hunky physique and his Brad Pitt good looks, but he now can wash clothes and clean. I may just stay on bed rest and let him take care of the rest. I could be like a queen on my blue couch with my hunky servant fetching swiss cake rolls on demand. Seriously, maybe he's still not a Brad Pitt, but he's definitely a Goerge Clooney or Harrison Ford.
Oh yeah, did I mention that he is smart. Stay tuned, tomorrow I want to tell the world how smart my sweet Jon is.

Where in the World is Tonya Dodd?

You just never know these days where I'll be, but I know where I'm not- the blue couch! Well, that's not true. After my day long trip to Babies R' Us, Olive Garden and Target (wow, Target- at long last we meet again!), I slept for 3 hours on the blue couch. Apparently, I was more tired than I realized. However, I did great while I was out. I felt good and no contractions!

Tomorrow, I go swimming again (thank you Jennifer, I love feeling weightless!). Thursday, I go to the doctor and anywhere else I can talk Pop into taking me!

Jon is so excited to have a "vertical" wife again! Yesterday, I went outside to be with him and the kids. I was walking around waiting for Jon to put my chair out feeling so guilty for walking. Then I realized, it was ok to walk! I was allowed! It has been so funny when people see me out. I said I feel like a celebrity bc/ of people's reactions when they see me out, but Jon says it's more like a Big Foot sighting, oh the support!

How Hard Could It Be...

How hard could it be to show a woman who hasn't been out of the house for 2 months a good time on a date night? Just ask Mr. "Are You Sure The Seat Belt Will Still Fit Around You?" as he helped me in the car to start our date night. In his defense, he gets it honest as his dad offered him some chains to strap me in (yes, Pop, I know what you said but let it slide since you are my taxi service everywhere!)!

Shogun was the highlight of the night bc/ I haven't been in a restaraunt for 2 months and it is my favorite! I got the front and center seat and think the fire tanned the twins! The upside was when the chef found out I was having twins I got extra servings!

Strike #2 for Jon was he didn't get me his salad. Mr. Picky usually won't eat the ginger dressing which is one of my favorite foods in the world and lets me eat his. He didn't even offer his poor pregnant wife her favorite;(

Strike #3 Next, we went to Toys R' Us to get Ashton's gift where Jon talked on the phone and wouldn't get off. From then on it was downhill as we fought the rest of the night! Of course, by the rest of the night I mean until I crashed on the couch at 9:30 exhausted! When we woke up the next morning, we both thought it funny that we had our first fight in months on our first (and probably last) date for a while!

Then I got a bad cold this weekend, but am determined that nothing will stop my day of freedom bc/ today I am off bedrest, and it is my sweet girl's 4th b-day, and we are going to live it up, no matter what!

I hope to post pics tonight of our fun-filled day!

5 Is My Lucky Number

We had what is probably our last big ultrasound today. Now we're getting closer to seeing them in person instead of on the screen! Everything went really well. The kids were well behaved for their measurements. The fluid was great. My cervix was at an all-time low of 7, but at this point no one cares. In fact, they aren't even going to measure it any more. Although, I wish they would because I'm interested to know if gets smaller after I'm off bedrest or if it even matters! Maybe it would be best if I don't know if bedrest was in vain! No, I know deep down that it was worth it as I am now at the stage I could have 2 healthy babies which is worth any price, even blue couch jail! Both babies were practice breathing the entire time which is a wonderful sign! Baby A's heartbeat didn't skip a single beat-yeah!

Five's my lucky number because my babies are now about 5 pounds. This is a major number bc/ that is the weight they typically want babies to be to get to go home! Baby A is still the big brother at 5lbs 1 oz and Baby B 4lbs 15 ozs (I'm rounding him up based on the huge milkshake I just ate!). Another great 5 is the 5 days until I'm off bedrest-yeah me!

I want to post pics so bad but can't from my laptop yet. Another thing to look forward to in 5 days!

You Think Paris Hilton Was Happy to Get Out...

The doctor told me today I can get off bed rest at 35 weeks which falls the day after Ashton's b-day, but as a reward for me being SO good for 8 weeks (but mostly bc/ I've missed out on so much with my kids), I'm taking myself off of bed rest on her b-day, Monday the 16th. 12 days to go!!! 1 more Monday, 1 more Tuesday, 2 more everything! I'm not to the point that it's after my milk expires (Ashley:), but I'm getting there.

My cervix was the smallest it's ever been at 8, but they don't even care now. The doctor said she wouldn't worry if I delivered tomorrow that I'm in the safe zone now! Unfortunately, Baby A's heart was skipping a beat again, but it was a little better. The doctor said she wasn't at all concerned about it, and his arrithmia wouldn't affect delivery, and they wouldn't rush him off afterwards.

I have been so self-centered and getting excited that I might be off bed rest in 2 weeks that I didn't turn around what that meant- I could have babies in 2 weeks! Did you see the plural ending, not 1 but 2 babies! How in the world did I get here?-Yes Jon, I know, "Please Jon can't we have just 1 more?" etc, etc!

Remember how shocked we were (Jon didn't speak for 2 hours) when Ashton was a girl? Well, you can expect us to both be like that for months bc/ we have no idea what 2 will be like! We're getting smart though. Tonight we were trying to convince Jackson and Ashton how fun it will be to have races and see who can change a diaper faster. They can each have their own baby!!!

So, my mom, Bobby and Tyler have started betting on when we will have them. That sounds fun, so I want you all to leave a comment on my blog with your predictions of when they will be born and how big they will each be. It's really easy to leave a comment, just mark anonymous. It won't come up immediately as I have to approve them 1st (bc/ someone left one in Spanish and I didn't know if it was nice or not!). Maybe there will be a prize like, you get to take the first overnight shift or change the first diaper- just kidding!

Facts: Due date: August 21st Off bedrest: July 16th
3 weeks ago Baby A: 3lb. 3 oz and Baby B 3lb 2oz.

My prediction: I'll have to be induced at 38 weeks, August 7th after all I've been thru!
I guess: July 31st Baby A: 5lb 10 oz and Baby B:5lb 7oz.

Jon's prediction: July 21st Baby A:6lb 4 oz and Baby B:6lb. 2oz