labor this...

So it has begun... labor. Yesterday my water broke. I walked out onto the deck at 8pm to let Jared know that indeed my water broke. At the time he was picking up a 40 lb pot in the backyard trying to transplant our Jasmine with the help of sister Sara. Sara dropped the shovel, ran over and quickly stated "you better go".  Jared, left holding the ceramic pot and a big jasmine, looked up as he was lifting and said "Any chance I could finish?" I replied "Yes". Out of all care and concern Sara was adamant that we head on out the the hospital.  Jared and I however, were hoping to postpone our trip to the hospital for awhile knowing that there was still a long journey ahead, but I suppose that is the name of the game when the water breaks.

After Jared finished replanting our Jasmine, he asked so kindly "Are you sure your water broke". I said "Well I usually don't pee down my leg, so I think so". He said "good point", and then off we went to the hospital.

We were greeted so kindly by a nice older gentleman detoxing from alcohol in the E.R., I suppose that is the normal action for 9:30 at night.

So now we are waiting and waiting and waiting. Our little twins have a mind of their own and just don't seem ready to make the move into the world which is A-okay, we will be patient. The toughest thing for me so far is that I have been leashed to the fetal monitor for my reminder of my hospital stay. I can move from the bed to the floor next to me and then back to the bed and WOW, it is difficult.

We will keep on updating as we continue to progress : )  Happy Laboring.

pregnancy fashion:: maternity wear

This pregnancy I didn't want to have to wear all maternity wear. Personal opinion I feel maternity clothes are expensive and most of the time ill-fitting. There are some staple maternity pieces that I did need like pants and  a few tops, but otherwise it was slim pickings. I did invest in some good maternity jeans 2 pairs :) other than that most clothes were non-maternity. Here are some of my favorites for my pregnancy wardrobe::


 H&M maternity jeans:: 
- flattering
- inexpensive
- worked for me through my entire twin pregnancy : )
- the best maternity jeans in my opinion

H M maternity

BP double scoop tank dress - Nordstrom::

- well it's technically a dress but i don't know how that would work out.
- can't say i would ever wear it as a dress.
- great for maternity and non-maternity :)

- i bought in yellow, red/white stripe and black and wear them all the time.

- these will work as great layering tanks after pregnancy too! 

Nordstrom - BP

Leaps and Bounds Cardigan - Anthropologie::

- love this sweater
- definitely not maternity and can be worn after pregnancy too

- so soft and comfy

- the brand bordeaux is amazing

- a little pricey, but worth it in my eyes

anthropologie.com

TOMS --- love love love
- any shoe that i could wear without have to tying was fantastic.
- so comfortable
- so cute
- so light weight
- go with everything... can't say enough good things : )

Nordstrom... TOM's classic shoe

Of course in the picture below I am the pregnant one. Here is my pregnancy fashion below I am wearing all of the above mentioned items : ) 

Thank you Meaghan and Sara for my surprise shower :) 34 weeks pregnant with the twins!

A great blog that I have been into lately is Ain't No Mom Jeans. It is a fantastic blog about mother's fashion, including pregnancy, post-partum and just good old functional mom wear : ) Check it out www.aintnomomjeans.com

Do pregnant women become public property?

I just have to share my thoughts about pregnancy. I think pregnant women become a little bit of public property when expecting. I've had my fair share of people saying "wow you are huge", "are you going to eat that" and the list goes on. I have compiled my top moments from this pregnancy. And being pregnant with twins the comments just got better and better : ) Don't get me wrong the majority of people were wonderful and sweet. I just have to laugh when people are less than tactful : ) I definitely take every comment with a grain of salt and usually it makes me smile.


MY TOP LIST::


1."So are these twins natural or you know???" Stranger if you are asking me if I have a fertility problem then this is going to get awkward real fast. But for the books, yes natural if it's any of anyones business. 


2. As I am walking into work one day two guys outside (perfect strangers) talking amongst each other loud enough for me to hear them "Damn, she is huge and about ready to pop!" Thank you perfect strangers. I appreciate the compliment and no I am only 6 months pregnant thank you : )


3. "Are you going to drink that" As I am trying to peacefully enjoy my morning cup of coffee. Yes I am going to drink it and like it... And for educational purposes pregnant women CAN drink caffeine.


4. This one takes the cake. I was at work talking to a doctor whom I do not know about a mutual patient. In the middle of the conversation he says " Sorry but you are about ready to pop" I say Well I have three weeks to go, but I am pregnant with twins.  He so kindly says "Oh good, I was going to say that can't be one baby in there you are too big". Thank you? He proceeds to say "I mean if it was one baby in there than that is a baby that no women would want to have to deliver". I say, Um, hmm. I am speechless. Wow, well I think this conversation is over. 


5. "They let pregnant women work?" 


6. "Wow you look like you are about ready to have those babies". Well I am five months pregnant, so I have about 5 months to go. "Well they look like they could come any day". Oh is that right? As I follow it with an uncomfortable laugh.


7. Random belly touchers are always interesting. There are those family and friends that do not have to necessarily ask. Some people ask, which is fine I don't mind usually. Some people would rather not touch my belly which is perfectly fine.  AND THEN... there are those strangers who feel the urge to touch my belly and that is just weird. I say if you don't know my last name, or first name for that matter then hands off.


THE SWEETEST COMMENT I GOT WHILE PREGNANT WAS::


A lady said to Mac "Your mom's tummy is big" and Mac said "NO, NO, babies are in Mommy's tummy".  Thank you to my little man : ) 

36 weeks pregnant with twins

I laughed when I saw this :)

Things i am so looking forward to after our babies arrive : )

Don't get me wrong pregnancy is an amazing experience. I am so blessed to get to be a mom of three and have been doubly blessed with twins. There are so many things that are such a joy during pregnancy. I am not one of those women who hate being pregnant that is for sure. However, there are a few tiny sacrifices we make for 10 months while pregnant...

Here is my top ten list of things I am looking forward to in just a few short weeks : )


1. Meeting our precious little babies, seeing their faces, holding them, loving them. There is nothing more special in this world.

2. Running... oh i have so missed you. I cannot wait to get back into it.

3. My first meal after they are born... silly i know but it is like camping the food tastes so good. After such a great workout like 'labor' food has never tasted so good. I think a milkshake might be in order.

4. Sleeping flat on my back.

5. A glass of white wine on the deck this summer or maybe a mojito, or both : )

6. Salami...yummy!!

7. NO heartburn.

8. Hugging jared straight on, no more side hugs : )

9. Keeping up with Mac in a foot race : )

10. My jean shorts.

 picture from guidespot.com

picture from homehub.net

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Preparing for Twins : )

How can you prepare for twins? I think we will just be taking one day at a time for awhile.

You might say I am nesting lately... I am feeling the need to get everything ready. I have pretty good honey-do list for Mr. Jared. So what have I been up to lately?

- Getting the nursery ready : )

- Cooking and Freezing Meals : ) Yummy. 

- Signed up for Terra Organics Home Delivery... can't wait for our produce delivery to start. We are going to give it a try and see : ) We figured trips to the grocery store for our fresh produce are going to be a little difficult after the twins are born.

www.terra-organics.com

- Relaxing : ) I am trying to carry these twins as long as I can and I think a little extra rest and relaxation is warranted. We have been spending some good family time and enjoying our easy walks and trips to the park : )

- Enjoying Mac everyday : ) It's amazing how much he learns everyday. I just love spending time with my little man. We are excited that he will get to have brothers or sisters soon. 

Yeah for our tiny blessings. We are just so lucky and couldn't be more grateful.