Friday, August 29, 2008

Our precious twins






Our twins arrived a little earlier than planned at 32 weeks. The drama is long which all started on all days Friday the 13th of June. The twins arrived the 17th of June. They finally came home the 12th of July. Four weeks of my like which are a total blurr. Days that you can't fully understand unless you have experienced them yourself. Our babies were two of the healthier babies in the NICU and I just can't imagine those poor parents and babies who have to spend months there. It all started on that Friday or actually I guess the day before, my regular appointment which was my 8th week in a row to go to. My how things are different when you're carrying twins. Anyway everything was going great she even called me her best patient carrying twins, all 117 lbs of me at 7 months with twins. LOL She told me , "See you in a week." Little did we know it was going to be sooner than that. We had planned to deliver July 18th at 36 weeks, but obviously the twins had other things in mind. On Friday I began having contractions. The first one I thought nothing of because I had been having them for a few weeks. But then came another and another, this is when I sent a text to my husband. He replied that not good, keep an eye on them. To which I replied, U think?!? Obviously they didn't stop and did not stop until I had the twins. No matter what they tried which by the way was 3 different meds. I stayed in Texarkana from Friday to Monday. On Monday when by doctor knew these twins were coming and they were not equipped to care for 32 weekers at that hospital I was shipped by ambulance to Little Rock. Baptist was my choice because I had seen Dr. Chatelain twice for 2nd level ultrasounds and I knew he would deliver me and that the hospital had a good NICU. Dr. Chatelain told us my labor began because I had pneumonia, which of course was decided after I had been poked on in every vein and 2 arteries in my body. I had now developed a fever and it was decided delivery was the best option. Emotions were through the roof Jeffrey was extremely nervous for me and the babies. The babies arrived at 5:12pm and 5:14 pm. Carlee first then Kalee. They looked great and both cried immediately. Thus our adventure began and has not stopped since. Let the good times began....

Sydney Reese



Sydney Reese is our 2nd child. She will be 3 October 27. She loves to play dress up and she changes her clothes at least 4 times/day. She can be such a girly girl but can also be such a tom boy thanks to her daddy. She likes playing with her baby dolls and loves Dora.

Halle Turns 6








For Halle's 6th birthday, once again she wanted to go to the water park. High School Musical was the theme of choice this year. Becky once again did a great job with the cake. Halle got tons of gifts and really was extremely thankful for each one. One mom even commented that she had never seen a more greatful child. It was funny because you would have thought the child never received one thing she ever wanted!! Some of her favorite gifts were her Ninetendo DS , her Hannah Montana guitar, and of course her Camp Rock clothes and cds. The picture of the girls is just a few from the party. I think there was about 30 there. Picture of girls for those who may not know.... Kennedy Boekman, Halle, Maddi Power, Maddie Butler, Allison Strasner, and Tori Janes.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Finally I'm a Blogger

Due to high demand I'm starting a blog. Will try to get pictures on as soon as I can. For now I'm test driving this to make sure I even know how to post.