Oh, the things you'll discuss in an elevator

Mark and I went on our hospital tour at Northside today. I've been there a million times, but we were able to get something new out of it. I'd say the most important thing we got out of the whole tour was learning which entrance was the correct one to come through when the big day arrives!

On the way out, Mark and I were in the elevator with a man who was about to check out of the hospital with his new family. We saw him with bags and gifts and told him congratulations. He responded with a tired thank you and told us that he just had a boy. He then proceeded to ask us what we were having. When we told him two boys his eyes got really wide and he responded with an exasperated, "Jesus!" I have to say that this is definitely the best reaction that we've gotten so far. This poor man was exhausted with the one that he just had. I think knowing that we were having two secretly made him think that maybe one wasn't that bad! I guess you had to be there. I just keep telling myself that since we don't have any kids at all, we won't know the difference between having twins from a singleton.

Awake

It's 6:40 a.m. on a Saturday morning and I've been awake since 5:30. We had our 25 week ultrasound yesterday and it didn't quite go as smoothly as all the others. The babies are doing just fine, which we are very thankful for, but my cervix is another story. It's measuring short. Basically that means that I need to get off my feet and go in for another test on Friday. It could be a potential sign of the babies coming early, but it didn't measure short enough to be in the danger zone. After our ultrasound the doctor hooked me up to a machine to measure for contractions. I don't believe that I've had any at all, but at the same time I had no idea what they are supposed to feel like. Anywho, thankfully no contractions. I just keep telling myself that all will be well!

I'm starting to get a little worried about what is going to happen work-wise. I'm hoping not to have to go on bed-rest, which is what will happen if things still haven't changed by next Friday. Oy!

On a brighter note, something truly wonderful happened yesterday morning. As many of you know I have been freaking out (no way!) a little about my work situation for next year. There is a brand new elementary school that will be opening down the road next fall. I have been driving to Peachtree Elementary for 4 years now, but next year the 40 minute drive would be very difficult with two little munchkins in the picture. Our principal called an emergency staff meeting yesterday morning to tell us that she will be transferring to White Oak Elementary next year!!! Woohoo! So next year my commute to work will change from 40 minutes to 5!

I have truly been blessed this year! My dream of becoming a mother is on its way to fulfillment. I have finally finished graduate school, and now everything for work next year has fallen into the right track. I couldn't be more thankful!

Pomp and Circumstance

So I am now officially done with graduate school, yay! It's weird sitting here tonight knowing that there is nothing else that I need to do. I have to say that I am very proud of myself, especially for not putting my degree off. I've accomplished a lot for my young age. Life is good.

Lullaby and Goodnight

Last night we finally bought the twinkies' cribs! We've been going back and forth the past few weeks trying to figure out what we wanted. First we decided to go with something a little more contemporary from Target, but after reading several reviews we quickly changed our minds. In the end, we were lead in the right direction and got a heck of a deal! It's exciting to see everything slowly coming together. I can't believe they'll be here in three more months!

The Continents of the World...

should apparently be drawn on my gigantic belly. Mark believes that it would make a great geographical resource. He's asking for it!!

Where's the pumpkin?

Although this was taken a few weeks ago, I'm even larger now. I completely love this experience, but it's starting to get a bit uncomfortable. You know you're getting huge when maternity clothing doesn't fit around your belly! sigh

The Results are In!!

We're having boys!! We are so excited to have finally found out. Our ultrasound was yesterday and everything looked perfect! Both babies are growing right according to schedule. When the ultrasound tech was examining the first baby, she asked, "Are you ready?" Of course we were, so she told us that it was a boy. She asked again with the second, but before she said anything I saw his little winkie and announced it myself! Too exciting! So come this spring, Ari Jacob and Noah Gregory will be the two wonderful new additions to our family. We're getting more excited by the day and can't wait to have them here! :)