Ultrasound!!!

I had my first OB appointment this week, which was pretty exciting. We just went over the same old first appt questions, and was able to hear one heartbeat, as they are moving too much. She also wanted me to go for an ultrasound to see if there is one placenta or 2. We know the babies are in separate sacs, but there is a chance they share a placenta which brings other high risk issues....

So today was the day, we went to see the babes!!! The Ultrasound took about 1 hour as they go over the whole anatomy, not that I am complaining, it was so neat to see two! It was also reassuring to see the heartbeat and they are both very active, (great!). We asked to see the sexes but they are still a little small ( I am almost 15 weeks). I have another ultrasound in 4 weeks which I hope they can give me an accurate reading.

So I have posted a Poll (to the side of the blog) to see what you think, then in 4 weeks I will update the blog and see if anyone is right.

Exciting and Overwhelming Times

For those of you who have not heard... we are expecting Twins!!! I can now say that I am excited about the whole experience, Jaret on the other hand..... will be a little later getting there.

A little background to cover all those questions everyone has been asking. No there are not twins in the family, we had some trouble getting pregnant so we were undergoing fertility treatments. The chance of multiples is increased during this process, although we still did not prepare ourselves for it (since we only had one last time). We found out that we were having twins by regular ultrasound at 7 weeks, they are fraternal twins which means that 2 eggs were fertilized they have their own sac and can be different sex. We left the hospital in total shock/silence, sat in our car for a while discussing how our life was going to change. Having already a 19 month old, our life is going to be busy!

I think the hardest thing we have had to deal with is getting a VAN! ha... I always think of Jon & Kate (Jon & Kate Plus 8) and what their reaction was to having sextuplets, like what did their car ride home sound like? We were thinking/talking,- we have to get another crib, another car seat, stroller, etc. But theirs I am sure was more like - how are we going to survive? ha.

Now that we have had several weeks to ponder, we are getting excited! We have our 18 week ultrasound in May and can't wait to find out the sex (hopefully), keeping my fingers crossed for at least one girl! :)

Maybe now I will be able to blog more as I have more to talk about.... including my size!! Already measuring 4 weeks ahead AHHH!!!!! (I guess it is normal, which no one know what is normal when you have 2, ah well.)

And thus another and main reason we had to give our dog away, we thought he didn't get enough attention with one kid......

Charlie

I haven't blogged in a while, I kinda suck at this... I don't have enough to say I guess, or nothing that exciting happens to me? I dunno..

But here we go, this is a sad week in our home, we have made the decision to give our dog away. Jaret and I bought Charlie when he was 8 weeks old, he is a pure bred Golden Retriever. He was the cutest little puppy ever, he grew and grew and grew and he is still a very good looking Golden! Charlie was my baby, I gave him so much love and attention, it was kind of pathetic at times.

Then we had Sawyer 18 months ago and our lives changed, we got busy and unfortunately we were not able to give Charlie the same attention as he was previously receiving. He has now been with us for 5 1/2 years and become part of our family. So even talking about the topic was/ is very hard, but we have been discussing it for a while and have decided it is in Charlie's best interest to find a more suitable home for him.

We had a couple come and look at him yesterday and they wanted him right away :( They had good reasons, and prolonging it would probably only create more tears. So last night Charlie made his way to his new home, tear.

We feel good about the home he is at, they have 3 kids that are 4 and older, which is a nice change from the torture Sawyer was giving him.... They have a big yard and have been asking for a dog for a while, research was done and agreed that Golden's are great family dogs, I couldn't agree more!

We have received updates that Charlie is fitting in like he has lived there all his life, they have gone for big walks and the kids played all day outside with him. I know he is getting the attention there that he deserves. He is an amazing dog, I couldn't have asked for a better dog.

So although he has left our home, he will never leave our hearts. We love you Charlie.

Life is short

Lately it feels like this has been on my mind a lot... with the tragedy in Haiti, the woman who got hit walking her kids to the bus, and the newest... the missing woman. I pray for these people, their family & friends, and I am very hopeful for Jessica to return home safely. I don't take my life for granted, but this just makes me stop and think how luck we are to have each and everyday. Life is so short and it is scary how things can change so fast.

Favorite pics from the past...

Okay so lets get caught up to date.... Over the past 16 months my life has changed tremendously! We had our first baby, Sawyer, he has been quite a blessing in our family. Here are just a few favorite pics. (I have to learn how to post pics, so what better ones to do it with, ha.)

This is one of my fav. pics from About Image

First trip to the beach....

First Birthday! He loves Sweets

And finally last but not least, another love in my life, Charlie.

All for now.

101 things to do in 1001 days (almost 3 yrs)

Here is my to do list... I can't even think of 101 things, it is really hard. Here is what I have, maybe I will add to it later. Thanks for the inspiration Jenna.

1. Start a Blog

2. Have 5 people follow the blog

3. Learn to cook

4. Make more family meals

5. Read at least 3 books a year

6. Have another child

7. Care less about what others think of me

8. Make a tradition

9. Get in shape

10. Finish P90X

11. Take a hands on photography workshop

12. Get a flash for my camera

13. Take more pics

14. Do more scrapbooking

15. Finish Sawyer's book

16. Get Family pics done (whole fam)

17. Organize the scrapbook room

18. Re-do flooring in scrapbook room

19. re-do basement

20. Finish small details on kitchen

21. Keep the house clean for a month!

22. Win a job competition

23. Start a business

24. Eat healthier

25. Start flossing

26. Print and hang more pics

27. Paint kitchen walls (one wall and touch ups)

28. Make calendars for grands...

29. Get new living room furniture

30. Buy new tires for my car

31. Invest more

32. Create a budget and stick to it

33. Eat out less

34. Visit with friends more

35. Meet a new 'couples' friends

36. Go on a Hot vacation

37. Go on a weekend getaway

38. Go to Vegas

39. Go camping with the family at least 3 x's

40. Stay up for New Years

41. Go to a Party on New Years and get dressed up

42. Have a couples game night

43. Lose 10 pounds & keep off

44. Go to California

45. Have my bank account in the positive for a whole month

46. Make a difference in some ones life

47. Host a dinner party, after I learn to cook :)

48. Get a facial at least 4 x's per year

49. Buy a new pair of shoes each season and not feel guilty

50. Be an AUNT - come on Michelle

51. Take my vitamins

52. Get my child to clean up after himself

53. Build a playroom downstairs

54. Bake a surprise cake for my husband for no reason (he loves cake)

55. Make a DVD of Sawyer's home videos

56. Drink more water

57. Get on a good skin care program

58. Design/decorate a baby room for someone else

59. Go camping with Sawyer in the back yard (when he is a little older)

60. Get my Christmas shopping done and wrapped by Dec 1st.

61. Get organized

62. Start monthly payments to Sawyer's RESP (instead of lump payments here and there)

63. Become a more chemical free house

64. Get rid of Sawyer's soother

65. Learn more on the upcoming stages (potty training etc.)

66. Sponsor a child

67. Clean out basement storage room

68. Go to Lilith Fair

69. Go to at least 3 concerts

70. Work a whole month with no vacation or sick time

71. Read a book on better parenting

72. Go on a cruise

73. Pray everyday

74. Go away with Jaret every Valentines Day

75. Don't use Visa for 3 months

76. Be more patient (especially towards my husband :( )

77. Go to Church at least twice a month

78. Make a New 101 things to do list - maybe make it to 101....

Try to make a list yourself, I would like to see what you want to do in 3 yrs. It is harder than you think, or maybe it is just me.... I will try to check off (in blue) what I get done.