deceiving

leaving my last post on such a high note is deceiving. The next night we struggled all night with getting sleep. These nights will tend to yo-yo, I know and remember all too well.

We made it to church and only 10-15 minutes late! Happy Easter!

last night

no pictures this post...

Last night the twins only woke up twice! And although when I woke this morning i only remembered waking up, feeding, and going back to bed- my mom did come up and sit with Theron in between the two feedings, and pretty soon that will have to be me. But after the second feeding we were all back to sleep! Caed finally slept until 7:30 this morning. He's been up at 6 or 6:30 most mornings.

Jon went back to work today. He called us before he made it into the office. he's going to be talking about us all day at work (especially with a team full of women!)

On Monday I was left for about three hours on my own with just the twins. It went well- they both fussed at one point at the same time, and I did really well with it. It didn't stress me out! Our friend katrina took Caed, and my mom and Jon ran some errands. I even think we might be up for church on Easter! with three adults in the house we should be able to do it, right? We'll see.

more....

At the request of my nana...here are some more photos...(and thanks to my new 'net book' which allows me to blog in any place in the house, especially since it's so small...and this nursing pillow so huge!)

I still can't believe I was carrying around two, and now we have three boys. This picture is just so much fun. I can't say it enough, but we are truly blessed. Will we try for a girl? Not necessarily. I am happy coming from a family of all girls, and having my boys. we'll just see in another year or two how we feel. For now we feel so joyous to have three healthy kids. And we'll just have so much fun with it. Caed has been a trooper, but a little more naughty for sure. (slamming the back door, and then holding it closed against my mom!?! We're working on it...)



Theron at Day 4 (I know we keep naming our kids the strangest things...but his name does come from our family....and it's pronounced like the actresses last name, if you've heard it pronounced..)





Aldan Day 4.(pronounced more like Alden)

Two MORE Boys!!

We are so happy about the arrival of our newest additions. We had a stronger leaning to a boy and a girl- but they were two Boys!! Both are healthy and perfect. It's wonderful to hold them in our arms spend this precious time with them.

First to arrive as baby A (left in photos) : Aldan Douglas Peterson 8lbs 7 oz 20 1/2" (all the nurses were so surprised at his size we weren't!!) He's got brown hair. Douglas was my dad's middle name.

then 14 minutes later

Second to arrive as baby B (right in photos) : Theron David Peterson 7 lbs 9 oz 20 3/4" . He's got blonde hair. Theron was my Grampy's brother's name, and David is Jon's middle name.

Everything went smoothly, just took a little longer then we thought, arriving about 12 hours later, not the 4-6 we had hoped. But we are so blessed and thank the Lord for these two guys.

Caed is scheduled to arrive here in a few minutes and we are looking forward to him meeting them. We know he'll be a great big brother to them. Already imaging all the weight I'll loose chasing them around the house!

on their way...

found out today babies are ready...both are head down and ready to go. (last week one was head up- and the week before it was in between, the week before that head down!) Here's to hoping for a quick labor!

Smithsonian Kite Festival

It was a gloomy day on Saturday but we decided to try for the kite festival anyway. We first went to it last year with our good friends the Smith's. Caed's good friend who is in Cali until May- so we missed her this year a lot! In fact, at one point Caed told me he was going to call for A, because she was his friend. He wanted her to come and fly his kite with him! It was really precious and made my heart warm that he missed her at a particular event! I really try to stress the importance of our friends- and you can tell it's really growing on his heart....

I was a little worried about my taking part, but decided it was worth it, because heck, I don't have much free time left anyway. The Washington Monument is at 16th street. We finally found a spot at 9th street. I walked the whole way to the Monument! I was proud, but it was a slow go, and involved a potty stop at a museum too. We really had a nice time, and Caed loved his Cars Kite we bought at CVS right before we got there...Too bad it was soo gray out, we didn't get great pictures...

Jon on our walk to meet with his parents who we dropped off at the monument with Caed...foggy day!

Cherry Blossoms were pretty much closed up, but with today's sun and warmth, they were out a whole lot more!!

getting all ready

one of the many benefits of getting this extra time with the babies is getting everything REALLY ready. Although sometimes it feels strange getting our house set up with swings and bouncy seats at this stage, we might as well. So here are some of our preparations.

Pictures of the nursery, still in need of organization, but getting closer, with the mural on the wall that my sister Heather painted a couple of weekends ago. I know you can't see details in this photo, but isn't it lovely? I just makes the room complete. This was the second time she painted our nursery. What a generous sister! (they all are!) It's amazing you can even walk into this room, it required lots of help from mom and April last weekend!!


Big upholstered chair in preparations for nursing two! (i even have a special boppy type pillow for it too)

I will be more committed to bottle feeding mixed in this time, so my Mother in Law cleaned all this by hand!

The bottom part of the bottles went in the dishwasher...

There are three swings here in this photo- and a bouncy seat. we have a total of 4 bouncy seats. This back room is finally completed, but we still need to organize this too a little more!

We've got a collection of diapers and wipes in the living room already too!

And lastly, we have about three months of help worked out (or in the process of) at our home. The nurse at my doctor's office also told me she offered extra help (night time!) and if I feel like I'm falling apart, at least I know who I could contact to pay to help me/ us a little more!

You take the good, you take the bad

you take them both and there you have....me pregnant at 38 weeks.

Yes, I did it. Taken in front of a door, not sure why, other then my friend Nina who delivered her second recently took her pregnant pictures in front of a door and so I felt like it was the best place. I hope you appreciate my bass bow above the closet door. I've had that bow since the 4th grade! Yup, I played the bass cello for 7 years. The first picture here is better then the first taken picture below it. But I included the second photo for shock sake. I think I look more pregnant with twins in the second photo. Here you go Nana...and tell co to have e-mail at home that she checks so that I can e-mail you things like this, rather then post them to my blog! :)

all is well

Yup. Not a single bit of progress. My doctor can't believe that at 38 weeks, I'm pregnant with twins and no dilation in the least. I'm holding these babies really well! Back to the hospital later today for another non stress test, then again on Thursday. So happy my in laws have been here to help with caring for Caed. I know he's in good hands and having fun despite all my running around.

Looks like another possible 40+ weeks. (not really, I would NOT let that happen in this situation)

I am going to take some pictures of our home's preparations for multiple babies. I think you'll find us buried under- but trying to keep all the gear at bay.

I am also thankful for all the beautiful flowers coming up these days, it helps to keep my spirits lifted- and the promise of warmer weather too. I can't wait to have our back doors open with fresh air coming in!!

38 weeks

So I'm bitter that I've made it to 38 weeks. I am happy and proud but bitter! I thought I was going to be panicked by an early delivery- like really early.

Instead I am working my attitude around. And try not to think about the fact that I just watched the first scene of the movie Whale Rider! What were we thinking?! :)

I pray that the Lord keeps us all safe, and can't wait for the other side of this pregnancy. Tomorrow is another doctor's visit!