Friday, May 31, 2013

15 Weeks



(No face shot...been at the pool all day with the boys)

How far along? 15 weeks
Total weight gain?  18lbs (YUP CAN YOU BELIEVE IT???)  
Gender prediction:  I'm going with my motherly intuition like I did with my other two...I think they are both boys (even though every other person hopes they are both girls :)). 
Maternity clothes?  Some.  I literally live in my yoga pants because we go to they gym basically every day.  With my other two I was NOT in maternity yet but I am much bigger all over.
Stretch marks? Nope.  Thank you mom for those good genes.
Sleep: Getting up about 3 to 4 times a night to go potty makes sleep not so great.  BUT when I am sleeping it is good.
Best moment this week: Seeing the babies on the ultrasound moving all over and looking as precious as ever!
Miss Anything?  I still miss sleeping through the night and wearing my normal clothes 
Movement:  yes!!
Food cravings:  French fries and LOTS of ice in my water--STILL HAVE THIS CRAVING AND IT IS OUT OF CONTROL!
Symptoms:  Just some headaches.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not really.
Labor signs: I sure hope not!
Wedding rings on or off?  On
Happy or moody most of the time:  I don't think I'm moody just tired often.
Looking forward to:  June 24th WHEN WE FIND OUT THE GENDER OF BOTH BABIES!! (STILL EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!)

Mae

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

14 Weeks

We've been on vacation and I haven't been able to blog my 14 week update (I'll be 15 weeks in a few days so this is late!)


How far along? 14 weeks
Total weight gain?  16lbs 
Gender prediction:  I'm going with my motherly intuition like I did with my other two...I think they are both boys (even though every other person hopes they are both girls :)). 
Maternity clothes?  Some.  I literally live in my yoga pants because we go to they gym basically every day.  With my other two I was NOT in maternity yet but I am much bigger all over.
Stretch marks? Nope.  Thank you mom for those good genes.
Sleep: Getting up about 3 to 4 times a night to go potty makes sleep not so great.  BUT when I am sleeping it is good.
Best moment this week: Starting to feel babies move a little more!
Miss Anything?  I still miss sleeping through the night and wearing my normal clothes 
Movement:  yes!!
Food cravings:  French fries and LOTS of ice in my water.
Symptoms:  Just some headaches.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not really.
Labor signs: I sure hope not!
Wedding rings on or off?  On
Happy or moody most of the time:  I don't think I'm moody just tired often.
Looking forward to:  June 24th WHEN WE FIND OUT THE GENDER OF BOTH BABIES!!

I went to the doctor yesterday and had an unexpected ultrasound where I got to see the two little wiggle worms moving all around in my tummy.  The nurse took a guess at what she thought the babies were but we won't find out for sure until a little over 3 weeks! Here are two pictures from yesterday:



Mae

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Instagram Dump

This weekend has been crazy busy, and my house is suffering from it.  Looks like cleaning day tomorrow!  We had a wedding on Saturday which was awesome!  That being said we were away from our kiddos most of the day.  We wanted to spend some quality time with them today so we packed up and drove to their great grandparents house (on Daniel's side) and had fun relaxing/exploring.

Here are some pictures from our day.

We went exploring through the woods with Nana, Grandaddy, Papa Bill and Grandma.  The boys LOVED it!


We walked to this cabin that is on their property.  Love seeing this!


This momma almost had a heart attack BUT the boys road 4 wheelers with daddy and Papa Bill and all survived :)



We swung on the swing for a bit 

The boys even stripped down to their undies and played in the water to cool off.
They were officially worn out as we headed to church this evening!






And one last one of the hubs and myself.  We find out what these babies are in a little over 4 weeks!!

All in all it was a relaxing, much needed day!

Mae

Friday, May 17, 2013

I'm glad I could make you laugh (SAID NO PREGNANT WOMAN EVER!)


The doctor warned me at my 6 week appointment as soon as we found out we were expecting twins that I would show rather quickly for multiple (haha get it?) reasons.  1. Being my third pregnancy, your body just kind of knows what to do and does it quicker. 2. for obvious reasons...there are two of them 3. I just show quicker in general.

So I was somewhat prepared.  My yoga instructor was the first one to go out on a limb when I was 9 weeks pregnant. NINE WEEKS PEOPLE.  My jaw almost hit the floor when she asked me if I was expecting.  But she's so sweet and I kindly answered her and then explained I am having twins.

Anyway getting to the whole point of this post...I have had multiple people literally LAUGH, GIGGLE, SNICKER...call it what you like at me when I tell them how far along I am.  I was at the splash pad the other and this sweet mom and I struck up a conversation.  She then proceed to ask me how far along I was.  I said "12 weeks" and literally she laughed and then immediately apologized for laughing.


(excuse that I have no make up and that I am making that awful face)

I know I'm big...just try not to stare. :)

I really am in good spirits about it...just had to share!

Mae

Thursday, May 16, 2013

13 Weeks

I didn't do this with my other two but I really wish I had.  I want to remember all of it.  So here it goes.  Hopefully I will keep up!

Goodbye First Trimester...Hello Second!!



How far along? 13 weeks
Total weight gain?  12lbs but I haven't been to the doctor in a couple of weeks so could be more :)
Gender prediction:  I'm going with my motherly intuition like I did with my other two...I think they are both boys (even though every other person hopes they are both girls :)).  I did have a crazy dream last night that there were 2 boys and 1 girl--JUST A DREAM!
Maternity clothes?  Some.  I literally live in my yoga pants because we go to they gym basically every day.  With my other two I was NOT in maternity yet but I am much bigger all over.
Stretch marks? Nope.  Thank you mom for those good genes.
Sleep: Getting up about 3 to 4 times a night to go potty makes sleep not so great.  BUT when I am sleeping it is good.
Best moment this week: Feeling movement last night.
Miss Anything?  Sleeping on my tummy, being able to run more than 2.5 miles and sleeping through the night without going potty.  
Movement:  Off and on.
Food cravings:  ANYTHING.  I think I plan my day out around what I am going to eat :)
Symptoms:  Just some headaches.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not really.
Labor signs: I sure hope not!
Wedding rings on or off?  On
Happy or moody most of the time:  I don't think I'm moody just tired often.
Looking forward to:  The beach in a week and then our doctor appointment after that.

Mae

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Etretat, France

Since I promised pictures from all last year...I am holding to that!

While in France this past summer we took many trips site-seeing/exploring.  Our first trip that we took pretty quickly after we arrived was to the north of France.  It was breath-taking.  We really knew nothing about it but set out for an adventure.

We loaded up early one Friday morning.  Driving in France is very similar to in America.  We really didn't have issues with that.  It was more at the gas station we struggled!

Once we arrived...we were taken back.  I think the pictures can speak for themselves:

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So many great memories made!

Mae

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I feel the need to catch you up!

I have been very absent from this blog for the past 10 months.  All for good reasons, but I want to jump back in.  Since this is my online scrapbook, I don't want to miss a thing!

Soooo lets start back to last May.

Daniel graduate seminary.

We boarded a plane with our two crazy boys and waaaaay to much luggage to make the 10 hour flight to Paris, France.  We were excited, nervous, scared...all the emotions.  But first we had to concur being on a plane for 10 hours with an almost 3 year old and almost 1 year old.

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Lets just say we survived the plane ride (some how) and landed on a different continent...and so the journey began.  Below are two pictures of us in our rental car we had all summer.  The boys were worn out!  Oh and here is our blog about our time in France if you would like to read :) http://www.sowers4france.blogspot.com

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Need to interject we have been praying/planning/preparing to serve in France long term church planting.  This trip was for Daniel to complete his intership, and for us to get a better grasp on what is going on there and where we would be serving.

It was a great summer where we learned so much and deepened some relationships we will never forget.  All the while we are thinking we will be returning to France.  It wasn't till close to the end of our journey there that the Lord began to show us that this was not where He wanted us to be. We both fought it, but it continued to tug at both of our hearts.  One night as we were laying in bed, we both just told each other what the Lord had been speaking to us...and it was spot on with each other.  Through lots of prayer and mentoring, we made the decision that this was not where the Lord wanted us to be.  We were sad, hurt, scared, worried, unsure...and a little angry at why God had done this.  But we stepped out in faith and began to start the process of telling everyone.

We returned back to the states (living with my parents till we figured things out). We celebrated Caleb's 1st Birthday (pictures to come) and Eli's 3rd birthday (more pictures).

In September Daniel and I went on our 6 year anniversary trip to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite (pictures to come).  Once we returned Daniel began applying for jobs because honestly we didn't know what we were going to do.  I began my photography business and it took off!  Daniel landed a job within two months.  We felt like our next step would be to buy a house but we had NO idea if we would be able to since we had never purchased before.  Little did we know that we would be closing on our first home by the end of the year (pictures to come).

We have just seen over and over God's hand in leading us here.  A few month back we were approached about joining a church plant here.  We prayed about it for a while and realized it would be good for us to join.

In February we got pregnant.  We also had our first wedding of the year and we fenced in our backyard!

In March I took two test to confirm we were pregnant.

In April we found out we were having TWINS.  My brother and sister-in-law also welcomed their first child (pictures to come) :).  Oh and I also became another year older.

In May (this month) we celebrated the hubs 30th!!!!!!  My sister and brother-in-law welcomed their first child (pictures to come).  We are taking a family vacation, and I go back to the doctor for a check up.  We also have a wedding this month.

Lastly we celebrated Mother's Day.  I feel so blessed to have these crazy kiddos.

So there you go.  I think that is it :)

Mae









































Friday, May 03, 2013

Wait BABIES?????

Remember those promises in the last blog that I was back?? Yea....So here is the story...

I had been at the zoo on Friday, March 15th with some friends and I just didn't feel "right".  On my way home I stopped to get a test.  I put the boys down for a nap and then decided I would take it.  It wouldn't really be positive.  Almost immediately after taking the test I saw two SOLID lines.  And then my mind started racing.  Trying to get creative of how I would tell Daniel when he got home.  Or would I wait to go to the doctor before I tell him, etc...etc.  We are that couple that absolutely can't keep ANYthing from each other so I sent this...

He was pumped!  I was still in shock but we were excited.

We decided that we wouldn't tell anyone till 12 weeks this time (ha!)

I called and made an appointment for April 2nd. This was our third baby and I didn't want Daniel to take off work, so I told him not to worry about coming.  So that morning I dropped Eli off with a friend and Caleb and I headed to the doctor.  What seemed like the worlds longest wait with a 19 month old, we finally got back to see the doctor.  We did the whole "small talk" and then he proceed to do an ultrasound.  In the process he asked "Are y'all hoping for a girl this time?" I gave him my response as he was looking at the screen funny.  Oh gosh what was wrong with the baby??  Then with a grin he looked back at me (mind you I couldn't see the screen) and said "Well this time you have DOUBLE the chances of getting a girl!"  It didn't register with me...so I said "What do you mean?"  He then proceeded to tell me "YOU ARE HAVING TWINS".  UHHHHH wait you HAVE to be wrong.  Not me.  Not us.  Nothing like this happens to us.  It doesn't run in our family and we weren't using fertility treatments so how in the WORLD is this possible?

He left the room and said he would come back in to discuss more.  I looked at my phone where Daniel had text me in a panic because I hadn't text him since I had been back to see the doctor.  He was worried about baby.  Was baby okay?  Then I sent him this text...



I am not even sure how we got out of the office and to the car.

We are honestly still in shock and I am 11 weeks today.

I went to the doctor this past week and babies look good.  We should know what babies are at the end of June!


I think I covered it all.

Please pray for the babies and myself!  There are SOOO many "unknowns".  We NEED it!

Hope to be to blogging more!

Mae