The "A" Team: 24 weeks

6 weeks of bedrest down

I think I can do 10 more weeks...uggg... Of course I can ! I am doing ok just A LOT restless and bored. Of course, it helps that I stay busy most of the day with things like Christmas shopping online, ordering Christmas cards, writing thank you cards, helping to organize Sara's baby shower, etc. Also, visitors are fun. However, I just want to get out of my house just to take Hannah to school or pick her up or stroll around Walmart or go out to eat or go to the Christmas parade or ride around to look at Christmas lights. I can do it though!

Baby update

At 24 weeks, the babies are viable. Which only means that if they are born now, there is a small chance that they could be saved. This would mean lots of NICU time and teeny tiny babies. So, that is not even an option for me but I feel like I have achieved my first goal or stepping stone. :) Now, the next hurdle is 28 weeks, then 30, then 32, then 34 ... then the magical 37 weeks! Dr. Mason is still optimistic in saying that he will induce at week 37 with the slight possibility of a regular delivery, aka no 'C section.' :) I say...lets do it! I love an optimisitic and smart Doctor !

What do I feel like? 100 % normal with a few aches and pains from the recliner and bed. The babies are super active and practice martial arts all day and night. I don't have much of an appetite but my strict Dr. Anderson makes sure I take in plenty of calories.

Next appt: Tuesday, Dec. 7; 8:40 AM

Thanksgiving was great !

This year everyone came to our house to share the day with Luke, Hannah, and I since I couldn't travel. It meant the world to me that everyone changed their plans so that the 3 of us were not alone. :) I have to brag and say that my house was beautiful even though I didn't lift a finger. As most of you know, I love working in my home, entertaining, and taking care of my little family. So it was super hard to lie here and watch everyone work around me. I did it though and everything turned out great ! I will offer to make the entire meal next year just to repay everyone for all their work. Ok, I know that is a big offer, maybe we will host a steak dinner after the babies arrive ?

Katie and Carol decorated the beautiful tables

Ava and Hannah are 'eating' Dr. Pepper with their spoon like soup. I think this was all they ate.
Who cares about turkey and dressing when you have DP ?

Hannah's first deer (kinda)
Hannah and daddy went hunting on Sunday morning for a poor little doe (legal on T-Day weekend.) However, they came home with this... She spotted it, first !

Christmas decorating

I am happy to say that my tree is up, mantle is decorated, and the house and front porch Christmas lights are on! Luke and Hannah did such a great job. They may be the official decorators next year...we will then have two more 'helpers.' All went very smoothly! The tree is now in our living area so I can enjoy it every day ! Thank you, Luke and Hannah ! The babies and I appreciate your help around the house ! I love you both very much !