Twinkies Update (and other stuff)

Since I'm new to this blogging world, it's hard for me to think of interesting and fun things to update on. I figured since I just had another doctor's appointment, I could update on how the Twinkies are doing. I've gained about 12 pounds already, and my belly is really starting to show! Even my bellybutton is starting to disappear, which I thought would take a lot longer, but I guess that's the reality of two babies in one belly :) My blood pressure still looks really good, and we heard both heartbeats! What an amazing sound that makes it even more real than seeing them on an ultrasound. They sounded strong, and it was music to our ears! I have to go see the maternal fetal medicine specialists soon to have another ultrasound, and hopefully learn the genders! We plan on having them write it down in an envelope, then doing something fun to find it out together! We are having a really hard time thinking of cute names that go together, so hopefully we'll have some inspiration once we know if it's boys, girls or a combo. So far we are just so excited that they are doing well and growing normally. Below is a picture of how my belly looks now. We really can't wait to meet the Twinkies!!




Eric is doing very well. He has finally gotten the promotion that he was promised over a year ago! He was supposed to begin training Monday, but it got moved back to after the new year (hopefully for the last time!). It will be a huge adjustment as he will be working third shift which is 10:00 PM-6:00 AM or somewhere around those hours. Luckily I should be home for the first few weeks (as long as I don't get assigned to my next project), so I can help Aspen adjust :) It will be interesting to see how that will work out once our babies arrive! I guess I'll be on night duty with the feedings and diapers...

I am finishing up my last couple weeks in St. Louis now. It's been a great time, and I've really enjoyed the city and the client. My team has been awesome, and I will miss everyone on my team! We will be doing a full day celebration on Thursday complete with 80s costumes and surprise fun destinations... hopefully all that are pregnancy friendly!! The upcoming assignment is still very unknown, and I'm hoping for a couple weeks at home after the holidays.

We will be staying around here for Christmas and New Years, then we head to Hilton Head with the Purcells the first week of January. It is an annual trip where we get to see Drew, Keri, Jack, Joel, Mom and Dad, and even the crazy Handy's for a couple days. We always enjoy all the golf, shopping and hot tubs at night, although I'll probably have to sit out of most of the activities this year, but it will be awesome to just be with the fam. We always have an amazing time together, and it always makes me wonder why families can't all live close. If only jobs, houses etc. etc. didn't always get in the way!

And here's a pic of Santa's newest reindeer, just for fun! He doesn't like the bells on the collar, but he puts up with the outfits I love so well! He will be happy when I have some babies to dress up instead!!