24 Week Update

I'm behind in my updates because I'll actually be 25 weeks tomorrow, woohoo! Being pregnant with one baby is definitely easier than being pregnant with two babies but it's still been challenging. I would sincerely appreciate your prayers for Ally and I, particularly that she would stay put. We have a long way to go!

Miss Ally at 24 Weeks

I told my dr that I felt like I'd gotten really big the last two weeks and after looking at all her measurements he said she'd nearly doubled in size during that time! She weighed 1 pound 10 ounces so by now she's likely bigger than Andrew was at birth! So she's big for her gestation which they are very pleased with.

Unfortunately I've started having some mild contractions but they don't appear to be doing anything, please pray they won't. I'm ok right now but disappointed that I can't do more with the kids and anxious about making it all the way but I'm trying to stay positive and trust God's plan for this little one.

They started me on albuterol pills as needed to help with contractions which make me feel horrible when I take them but hopefully they'll do the trick. No bed rest for now but I'm taking it easy whenever I can, I go back to the dr tomorrow morning for my P17 shot and weekly check up.

I really appreciate your prayers!

Me at 24+ weeks

Some more fun projects for baby girl. Thanks to my mama for helping!

A New Addition

I'm excited to introduce my new nephew Logan Thomas. He arrived on January 16th and he shares his birthday with his Pa which is really fun. Dana and Shawn sure make really pretty baby boys! Big brother Ben is very proud and is going to be such a great brother.

Logan is a tiny little guy at 5 lbs 9 oz and 18" at full term. Good thing he didn't come 4 weeks ago like he almost did.

Praise the Lord for this new little life!

First Little Bath

Birthday Boys, Pa & Logan

The boys were thrilled to hold him, they can't wait for him to be big enough to play with them ;-)

They decided they are very ready now to meet Ally but don't quite understand why she needs to stay put a lot longer.

22 Weeks!!

I'm finally 22 weeks! This is a major milestone week for me to get through as it was the week I went into labor with the boys and never left the hospital until after they were born. It just blows my mind what we went through at this point, terrifying really.

The difference in my care this time around is mind boggling. It nags at me to wonder how different things should have been with the twins. The good news is that I'm doing so much better this time and I have so many sets of eyes watching me.

I saw one of my high risk specialists Friday and I will see them every other week from here on out. I'll also see my OB every other week as well, so I'll be seeing someone once a week from this point on. That's very reassuring.

They told me that if I have any trouble to call them, go to my local hospital and then they will send a helicopter to come get me! With the boys we had to take matters into our own hands to get transferred to a larger hospital, so hearing how proactive they plan to be is very comforting. Hopefully I won't need that service!!

Here are some new pics of Miss Ally. She's looking very healthy so far Praise the Lord! My fluid level is currently normal, woohoo. Ally appears to weigh about 1 lb 1oz right now and hopefully she'll get much bigger as the weeks pass by.

22 Week Belly

Healthy Boys!!

Today the twins had their 5 year well check ups. I'm simply amazed at their progress and development, we are truly blessed. They could easily have been deaf or blind but both boys have normal hearing and eyesight. Woohoo!!

They were so happy that they didn't need any shots this time but they did have to get their fingers pricked but their blood work looked great.

Both boys are growing well and are on track cognitively. That's so awesome considering the brain bleeds and Andrew's feeding issues when he was younger. Our only delays continue to be fine and gross motor impairments due to Andrew's cerebral palsy but the pediatrician noted that after his latest Botox he's really looking good in that regard.

Praising the Lord for my two healthy sons!! What a miracle they both are. So many prayers answered!

Pictures during the hearing exam:

Adam's Stats
Height 44.25" Weight 45 lbs
70-75th percentile for both

Andrew's Stats
Height 43" Weight 38 lbs
30-35th Percentile for both

20 Weeks & a Name!!

I have now passed the 20 week mark (actually 21 weeks tomorrow!)

If everything goes well we will meet our sweet daughter in less than 18 weeks! Because of my classical (vertical) c-section incision with the boys I can't go past 38 weeks due to the risk of uterine rupture but if I make it to 38 weeks I will be so ecstatic anyway!

Things are going well and I feel much better than I did at this point with the twins. I'm so thankful for the cerclage and it seems to be doing its job. I've also had 6 rounds of the weekly 17P injection to prevent preterm labor. I'll continue to get it weekly until my c-section.

The next 10 weeks are really important so my doctor has told me to take it easy whenever I possibly can and they will keep a close eye on me and put me on bed rest if anything changes.

She has a name! Introducing

Ally Michele

This is the first outfit I made for her. I never dreamed I would actually get to make cute girl stuff for my own baby. SO much fun!!!!

Two gowns and a burp cloth

20 Week Baby Bump

Merry Christmas 2011

We had another joyous Christmas this year with our families! The boys were more excited than ever for this year's celebration and everything was so fun and magical for them.

They enjoyed a Christmas Party and book exchange on the last day of school

We had a little playgroup get together at Mickey D's

Andrew enjoying a snuggle with Cotton

We took Kenny's family to eat at one of our favorite local restaurants for a grown ups only dinner. 

Here I am at 19 weeks pregnant.

Our little family of 4 + 1 on the way ;-)

After attending a great Christmas Eve service at church

Decorating their Gingerbread House

Christmas Eve the boys in their jammies setting out cookies, milk & reindeer food

Daddy reading them the Christmas story before bed

Santa came!

A Killer Whale hat!

Opening presents

Adam really looks like Daddy in his new camo hat with clip-on light from Gammy

A cool camera just for the twins!

Andrew and all his Shamu inspired goods ;-)

Love these faces as they wait to try out the cotton candy maker

All the "Moore" cousins except for Ben who was a little camera shy after his nap

A Big Boy Scooter!

Adam & Daddy testing out the new scooters

Adam figured out the two wheeled razor pretty easily

Andrew was so thrilled to finally get his "Storm Trooper Gun" that he had to dress the whole part

Andrew Trying out his new scooter

These roller skates were quite the challenge for everyone!

It was an accomplishment for them to just stand on their own ;-)

But they gave it a good effort!

Another blessed year with our wonderful families, we are so thankful for this new baby girl on the way, and we especially praise God for the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.