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Hello old friend...

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Every time I write one of these blog entries, I feel like I’m starting to pen a letter to my oldest and dearest of friends. We pick up right where we left off... I­t­s been a couple weeks since I’ve posted an update and a lot has happened since our last conversation.  First, I did have a situation of spotting a few weeks ago, around week 15. I went to the dr the next morning but he pretty much told me I just needed to slow my roll and settle myself. All was well with the babies. Ultrasound confirmed two super strong babies who were settled in their bunk beds. This was just before I was 16 weeks and we were surprised to get to see them so soon bc we didn’t have an ultrasound scheduled. But the boys are doing so good!!! They’re growing so fast!!!  My Dr did tell me I needed to slow my roll. In his words, 2 is significantly more than 1. I know this seems like simple math, but when I was pregnant with my girls, I didn't have to curtail my activities until the end of my pre...

Let the flutters begin!!!

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This weekend, I was snuggling with a sweet fat cat known as Bash and he laid up on my belly. When he did, I could feel the slightest flutters from the babies!!! It was super exciting. I text the IPs and let them know our oranges were moving about their cabins nicely! They of course got excited, too. Probably within the month, the IPs will be able to feel them themselves!!! I can’t wait to see their faces...❤️ We are now 15 weeks!! 25 to go. It sounds like such a long time when I say it like that. But the truth is this time will pass so quickly and these boys will be here before we know it! They are now the size of naval oranges, about 4.5 inches long and supposedly actually look like baby humans, as opposed to fish or frogs or aliens. Ha! I’ve felt so blessed lately that I’ve had so much support... from so many friends and readers who are following this story. I’ve also had lots of amazing things happening around me over the last couple months but my most favorite is how happy I’ve b...