Sleeping babies

We've been swaddling the girls when they sleep, but they seem to hate having their arms confined and always manage to break loose. So we are now letting them have things their way, they have us wrapped around their fingers! (probably the first of many things we give into them about--we really are going to have a hard time saying no to these angels someday)

Mommy decided to fix their hair for the camera...

Lucy & Audrey's precious hands and fingers

Hooray Hooray for sleeptime!!!

Precious girlies!

Lucy and Audrey are one week old today. Mommy's working hard to fatten up the two little turkey's in time for thanksgiving. They've lost about 10% of their weight since birth so mom has become a 24-hour buffet - food on demand!

Can't get enough of 'em!

Got through the first night with the girls - the burping, feeding, diaper-changing marathon has begun! While we are both exhausted we can't get over the fact that our girls are home and our adventures in parenting have begun. No doubt there will be much more trying times as fatigue sets in and we become pooped. We'll definetly rely more on all you guys (friends and family) who are farther along than us to remind us of the joys and worthwhileness (is that a word?).

Day 5 and their personalities are already coming through! Audrey tends to be more independent and less needy. Most of the time she can soothe herself back to sleep and does not put up much of a fuss. I am positive it is due in no small part to her difficult first hours of life when she fought to get the fluid out of her lungs to be able to breath. When she's awake she's extremely perceptive of her surroundings. Her big eyes wander all about as she reacts to objects, sounds and daddy's long nose and big ears. I can't get enough of the tender look on her face when she sleeps. It brings back tears as I am reminded of Audrey's first critical hours as the doctors worked on her while I talked to her and she held my finger.

Lucy loves to be held. Usually she can fall asleep only if she's right next to mommy or in daddy's arms. She is a little more territorial and hasn't yet gotten used to the idea of having Audrey in her crib next to her. Her beautiful cheeks and dark hair are precious. We love them so much!
Audrey is on the left and seems to be having a great dream, apparently when she wakes up she realizes that dream isn't real. They are so fun to watch...

Our girls are home!!!

We've been home for a couple hours now. It's all really beginning to sink in. While the weight of having two new-borns at home for the first time is naturally overwhelming, it's nice to know there will be no more iv's, or heel pricks, at least for now. A big thank you goes out to all friends and family for your help and support. We love you all!

The girls are here!

Lucy is one minute older and weighed 6 lbs 12 oz--19 1/2 inches. Audrey weighed 6 lbs 14 oz--19 inches. THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!! More pics to come later...

C-section tomorrow

Soooo, that last post was me showing German how to make a new post under his name. He'll be doing the next post of our girls while I am still in the hospital. We have scheduled a c-section tomorrow morning. WE CAN'T WAIT! The doctor recommended it because I am not dilated at all, so if she were to induce me it could result in a VERY long labor, plus having both by c-section would avoid having one vaginally and the other by c-section. We don't want a double whammy. I spent today at home napping and reading the Twilight series (soooo good). It's surreal...I will meet our daughters soon! WOW! Thanks for all your well wishes and love. Love, OBM

FYI--We live right off the freeway in PG, so anyone who wants to visit next week (or help out...wink wink) is welcome.

Hello

No babies yet...

I started my leave from work two weeks ago and it's great staying home, but time is going by sooo slow. I don't go out much, I've been able to nap alot and even cooked a few meals to put in the freezer. My doctor now thinks it will probably be another week or two, which I have to remind myself is better for them. The girls are too cozy in there and are measuring about 6 pounds each. Luckily, I've been feeling pretty good--no contractions (that I feel), no back pain, my swelling has actually improved, and although my cervix has slightly thinned out, there is no dilation. My waist measures 48 inches and I just move really slow and go to the bathroom alot. So, since I'm not too miserable I don't mind waiting another two weeks if necessary. Besides, people keep reminding me that they are easier to take care of inside my belly than out. I've had to stop watching The Baby Story show because it makes me overly anxious and excited to meet our girls! I wouldn't mind bringing them home soon...tah tah for now! With Love, OBM (One Big Mama)

Lucy and Audrey's room is awaiting their arrival!

Recent prego pics at 32 weeks

The girls are doing great and my doctor thinks we will be having Halloween babies. We are enjoying our last few days of the quiet life w/o any kiddos.

Baby shower #2--thanks Amy & mom!

My sister and mom found the cutest girliest place in Alpine to throw me a family/friends shower. It's called Dear Lizzie's Boutique & Bistro and we had alot of fun!

Momma, Amy and very prego me!

Me and German's Aunt Norma

Cheryl Colyar (the wife of my old bishop from Wyview) along with daughter-in-law Kristi Colyar. 

  They are making babies out of playdough. Fun game!

Me and Tania from my mission in Argentina, this is the only side shot taken of me at 31 weeks.

Me and Aunt Janice

Isn't this place so cute??? Aunt Jan, my cousin Kristy with her daughter Aleah

This is Alexis, Renee, Vanessa and her cute little boy--Friends from an old ward I lived in during high school. They're actually the sisters and mom of an old boyfriend, and I miss hanging out with them.

German's cousin David just married this great girl in June, so I guess that makes her my cousin-in-law Julie.

Beautiful Lexi!

Me and the only other male in the place (he showed up later to take pics--he's so sweet)

My mom, me and my sister--thanks again for everything!

Go visit Dear Lizzie's Boutique!

Thank you Liz and Kiersta...

 Saturday, my friends threw me a beautiful baby shower and it was so fun seeing old friends from Wyview. I miss living in such a great community around so many amazing people. Thanks again for everything!

The decorations were beautiful--Liz and Kiersta are so talented!

The pink and brown refreshments were amazing!

The awesome party planners in brown shirts--such cutie girls!

LOOK AT THIS TABLE!!! With bottled root beer to drink...

Cheesecake w/ fresh raspberries on top...

home-made sugar cookies w/ pink frosting...


cream puffs w/ chocolate icing...


and an insanely rich chocolate layered cake!

Thank you Wyview friends!

The eats and decoration!!! So awesome!


Thank you Jamie for the great baby supplies--Aysa is adorable!

My girls are going to be super cute in these jogging outfits--thanks Melissa!

Thanks Amber for the skirt overall outfits, so cute!

Thanks Tiffini for the princess PJ's. Helen is a doll, I love her dimples!

Thanks Amanda for essential baby supplies and cutest card!

Thank you so much Liz & Betsy for inviting us to your beautiful home and for the clothesline of cute pink baby clothes. I also love the books!

Thanks Kiersta for the PJ's and nesting boxes and also for the beautiful decor--you are so talented!


Thanks Lilla for the soft pink blankets and sockies!

Thanks Lynna for the classical music and lullabies, my girls already love it!

I love these girls so much! THANK YOU LIZ AND KIERSTA!!!

7 Random facts for Liz...

1. I was very accident proned as a kid and I've cut open my face, chin or head so many times that I've had to get over 100 stitches total. (My nicknames were Suicide Sara and Kamikaze)
2. When I was 20, I lived in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for three months teaching English.
3. So, I used to go to alot of concerts in high school and get all sweaty in the mosh pits. I've seen Primus, 311, Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam, Tori Amos & Beck to name a few. I've also been to Dave Matthews Band about 5-6 times, which is probably the only band I still listen to now.
4. I pierced my own belly button when I was 17 with ice and a safety pin. Yes, I was young and stupid.
5. The past few months I've been getting up at 7am everyday to watch Dawson's Creek before work. I normally don't get hooked on any TV shows, but I loved the show when it first came out in 1998. I watched the first season before my mission and now I get to watch all the episodes I missed while I was gone. Yes, I am a little embarrassed.
6. I've had over 20 jobs in the past 12 years, but since I've been home from my mission I've only had three. My first job was at a car wash where I lasted a day and I've been at my current employment for 5 years.
7. Ummmmm, I love my husband! A random fact about him is that he's lived in Argentina, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Georgia, San Diego and now UTAH!!!

ok, so I tag everyone who hasn't been tagged yet....

baby faces :o)

We had another ultrasound yesterday and the technician got some great face/profile shots of the girls. German couldn't make it, but my friend Muriel came with me and we saw Audrey blink her eyes and Lucy open and close her mouth. I get emotional every time, but I can't help it--they are so beautiful! Their nursery is pretty much finished and we are so excited to bring them home. German is always talking to "his girls" and I know they are going to adore their daddy so much. Just wanted to post an update and I hope to see alot of you at my shower on Sept. 8th!

Short roadtrip down to Zion's Natl Park

Hiking "the Narrows" in Zion's

me & the girls at 24 weeks

German showing off his new "proud father of twins" t-shirt

the water came up to our knees in some spots--so fun

and so BEAUTIFUL!!!