We had another fun weekend with DiDi. Adia had been asking for her all week so when she finally arrived, Adia was jumping off the walls. I'm not sure who she wanted to see more, DiDi or PigPig, but she got them both. We ran around town Sunday until Adia got cranky. Then it was more errands on Monday. DiDi and I also cleaned the bedroom up so we'd have room for the twin's clothes and pack n play. Our bedroom looks so different and so much bigger, which is awesome. I just need a few more things and we'll be all set. Adia likes to walk in there and open up the drawers of baby clothes. She tells me they're her sisters and then wants to hug and kiss my tummy. I think she knows we're getting close to actually meeting them.

We went out to lunch and had ice cream on Monday too. I found out that I am indeed lactose intolerant now. I hope it's something that disappears after pregnancy, but knowing my family, it won't. It was just something I had been waiting to happen. Hopefully Adia is spared, but with a Daddy who was/is lactose intolerant and also a mom, grandma and uncle, it will no doubt hit her a some point. Right now I'm letting her eat all the dairy she wants.


Adia made sure she got in her piggie snuggles (along with lots and lots of DiDi cuddles). I am always amazed at how mellow and sweet PigPig is. I've had numerous guinea pigs and no other pig has been so great with small children. She actually gets excited to see Adia and wants her attention. When the girls are older and Adia wants a pet guinea pig, I don't know how we'll find one as sweet.




Adia spent Tuesday morning with DiDi while I had to be a human pin cushion. I flunked my 1 hour glucose test so I had to go back for a 3 hour test. Not fun in the least. I had to fast for 12 hours, drink a really nasty sugary drink and then get my blood drawn every hour for 3 hours. The babies certainly started dancing about a hour after I drank the drink though. It must have been a shock to their system. It was nice to just sit and read for 3 hours, but I really missed Adia. She gave me the biggest hug when I got home and we had lunch. Adia didn't want DiDi to leave, but we reassured her that she'd see her again soon.

Wednesday was out usual swimming night. Adia took a bath in the afternoon that was almost a hour long! She certainly loves the water. We then went to the grocery store and Adia fell asleep on the ride home. I knew she needed her rest so I made dinner and Daddy and I ate. I didn't wake Adia up until right before it was time to leave. I packed her food for the car, but she didn't want to eat it. She couldn't wait to swim and see Papa and Gramma. She was also super happy that Eck was sitting next to her in the van. She had a blast swimming, even though the kiddie pool was closed when we got there. She rode on top of Papa in an inner tube, over the waves. She thought it was great. Then it was water slide time. By then the kiddie pool was open again, but it was cold. Adia enjoyed pulling Papa around the pool and riding on his back until it was time to leave. She didn't want to leave, but we enticed her with a warm shower and a trip to Red Robin.


She ate her snacks in the car on the way to Red Robin and then devoured her burger and apples too! The waiter and manager kept saying how cute she was and the manager blew up a balloon just for her. Adia was so happy. She didn't want to leave or say goodbye to everyone. When we got home it was definitely books and bed because it was so late. She ended up sleeping until 8:30 this morning! She was one tired little girl.

I Am the Captain

or so she says...

Rhody Weekend

I keep telling myself I'll sit down and write a blog about this last weekend, but I've just been too tired or Adia wants to snuggle. She's been super snuggly these last couple days. She also wants to snuggle with the babies and often uses my belly as a pillow. She was doing that this afternoon after her nap and Baby A kept kicking her. Adia thought it was the funniest thing ever.

Adia and I drove back to Florence Friday morning. I wanted to go later in the day, but Adia knew where we were going and who we were going to see. She just wouldn't let me have any peace until we were in the car. Once we were in the car, she kept saying, "Going to DiDi's house? Stay with DiDi?" She was so excited. I honestly thought she was going to stay awake for the whole drive, but she soon fell asleep. She was upset when we got in DiDi's house, but DiDi was still working. We walked over to see her and Adia was shell shocked. She did get to draw on the chalk board and saw Gramma too. After school, we headed over to the book sale. Adia was in heaven. She couldn't believe all the books. She got more than enough and couldn't wait to read them. Before eating dinner, we also went to the park.

Saturday was the kiddie parade. We were also supposed to see Tanae and Lexi. Adia hasn't seen them in ages and kept asking about them. Adia enjoyed the parade, especially the fire trucks, but fell in the driveway before it started and skinned her knee pretty badly. She was really upset by it, but liked getting a bandaid.



Tanae, Lexi and Heather arrived after the parade and it was instant hugs. We went for a walk and then headed to the park. Adia had a blast having other kids to play with and really seemed to hit it off with Lexi. Adia's been asking to see them all week so hopefully we can have another get together.








We got to keep Tanae and after some playtime at DiDi's house, we went down to the carnival in Old Town. It was nearly impossible to find a place to park, but we ran into Unky Eck in the parking lot! That made Adia happy. He walked with us and we soon met up with Gramma and Papa too. We bought cotton candy for the girls. Adia wanted blue and Tanae asked for pink. Adia soon looked like a smurf, but she was so happy. She loves cotton candy.


After getting their fill of cotton candy, DiDi and Papa took them on the Merry-Go-Round. I didn't know how Adia would do since her last ride was a year ago and she wasn't a fan. I should have known she'd absolutely love it. Tanae looked a little scared and didn't smile, but she also didn't want off the horse when the ride ended. Adia wanted to stay on so bad that she started crying when Papa pulled her off. They rode it a second time and when the ride ended that time, neither kiddo complained much.




While we were waiting for Colie to join us, the girls got to fish for a prize. They both thought that was pretty cool since it's like the fishing game at Gramma and Papa's and they were guaranteed a prize. Adia quickly picked a pink and purple lizard. Tanae looked frightened and wouldn't choose. DiDi eventually got a yellow lizard for her. Both girls loved their lizards.


We had just enough tickets for one last ride. Colie took Adia and Eck took Tanae on the airplanes. It was another how would they react moment. Adia was all smiles. That kid is going to love roller coasters when she's big enough, but Tanae looked pretty freaked out. I think Eck's her new favorite person though.


After the airplanes, Adia told me, "All done Mommy. Go back to DiDi's house now." They were both very very tired. We walked back to the car and DiDi and I were really surprised that they didn't fall asleep in the car. We got into pjs, brushed teeth and crammed into DiDi's bed for some Carebears. Adia passed out almost immediately. Tanae was another story. Adia didn't sleep too well and was up with the sun. She jumped out of bed and climbed back in with DiDi. She was nice enough to let Tanae sleep a little longer, but it was obvious that it wasn't long enough. DiDi tried to let me get some extra sleep, but with two crazy girls running around the house, it just wasn't going to happen.


It was the big parade day so we took the girls to the park before it. They ran around like crazy and Adia went down the big big slide a few times. Tanae went down it once, but that was more than enough for her. When I told Adia it was time for the parade, she said, "Go to parade, get candy?" How does she remember this stuff? I thought she slept through the last two Rhody parades.




We fed the girls before going to our places and Adia was happy to see everyone. She has her own personal fan club. Tanae was excellent through the whole parade. She sat and watched, eating the cereal that DiDi brought with us. Adia wouldn't sit still though and had a couple meltdowns. I knew she was tired. Adia's great uncle bought her and Tanae some balloon yo-yos though. Adia thought it was awesome, but she kept hitting everyone with it.





For the few minutes she was actually calm, she sat in my lap. I found a ladybug and Adia was captivated by it. She even wanted to hold it and she was very careful. She said it tickled.




It was the longest parade I'd seen in years and the girls were going a little stir crazy by the end. It's not the greatest picture, but I think it sums up how we were all feeling by the end. I love that they all have the same expression on their faces.


And the girls started pushing the boundaries. Adia was the ring leader for sure. Tanae was staying on the grass, but Adia kept getting closer and closer to the sidewalk. She was eventually on the sidewalk and Tanae followed suit. Adia got in trouble and Tanae quickly backed up.


Both girls were incredibly cranky and tired after the parade. Part of it was the late night and part was the sun. We put them in the car after we couldn't get them to settle down at home. DiDi drove me to meet Gramma for lunch and not long after that, both girls were fast asleep. Adia slept for quite a few hours, but then woke Tanae up by crying. Adia was also covered in a rash in all the places the sunscreen had been. She was itching her neck like crazy. We put her in the tub, but she just kept crying and itching. I covered the rash in hydrocortisone cream in hopes that would help and we stopped to buy Zyrtec before heading out to Gramma and Papa's for dinner.

Adia was starting to feel better even though the rash was still very visible. She didn't eat much for dinner, but Tanae chowed down. She even had seconds! They took a a bath together and Tanae learned to build with lincoln logs. Adia knocked down her first house, but left her alone after that. They were soon both playing with Papa and Eck. Tons of giggles and squeals. Neither one wanted to leave, but we were getting tired. As they were getting strapped in the car, Tanae told Papa that she loved him. It was so sweet.

We all climbed in DiDi's bed for stories when we got back. Adia didn't last long. She was just too tired. She wouldn't give Tanae a hug even though we told her multiple times that Tanae wouldn't be there in the morning. When Adia woke up in the morning, she was very upset that Tanae wasn't still there. She was even more upset when DiDi headed to work. Adia and I had a lazy morning until Daddy showed up. She was surprised to see him. We went out to Gramma and Papa's house so we could all go to the beach. Adia immediately dug into the sand and helped dig a big hole with Daddy and Eck. She also ran from the waves with Papa, Daddy and Eck. I would have more pictures, but I took the moment to lay down on a blanket and rest. Adia only came running over to me once, when she sat in the water.










It started to get cold on the beach so we jumped back in the jeep. Adia played with Gramma's hat, but soon fell asleep. She was out cold. I thought she woke up when she got pulled out of the car, but I was wrong. When I walked into Gramma and Papa's living room, Adia was asleep on the chair. She slept there for the longest time and woke up just before dinner.




After dinner, Adia wanted to play with chalk, but it was too cold. She begged Eck to blow bubbles instead. That was a winner. She ran in circles trying to pop them all. She also managed to blow some herself.




Adia soon settled in the living room with Papa and Gramma watching Madagascar. She was super tired, but didn't want to go home. We eventually pulled her away and went back to DiDi's house. Daddy had to drive back home, but Adia and I stayed another night.


Adia was upset that DiDi had to work in the morning, but was more than happy to play with her after school. We walked to the park and played for a little bit before dinner.




We went out for dinner and Adia had a burger. She ate the whole thing and kept saying it was a good burger. Adia didn't want to drive home so I gave her some time to play and some ice cream to eat. Then DiDi got her to change into pjs. We held PigPig and then it was time to leave. It was already getting late. Adia fell asleep in the car and slept through being put in her bed.


She cried for DiDi when she woke up in the morning, but I kept reminding her that she'd see her again soon and we'd also be swimming in the evening. That made her happy, not to mention Daddy was in the house.

Adia had a wonderful, long weekend. Her rash finally started to disappear on Tuesday. It flared again on Monday after being in the sun so I'm not entirely sure it was a reaction to the sunscreen. Today she fell while playing outside with Daddy and hurt her right foot/ankle. She cries if she puts weight on it so she might be making a visit to the weekend clinic if it's not better tomorrow morning.

We also had an ultrasound and doctor appointment on Wednesday. Baby A is still head down and now weighs 3 lbs 7oz! Baby B is still head up and now weighs 3 lbs 3oz! I'm in shock. I now have more baby in my belly than when Adia was born. Adia also didn't break the 3lb mark until 31 or 32 weeks. These girls are growing like weeds. I also found out I didn't pass the 1 hour glucose tolerance test so I have to do the 3 hour test on Tuesday. So not looking forward to that. Adia will have fun hanging out with DiDi though. Both babies are looking great, but the ultrasound showed some fluid around Baby B's kidneys. It's just something we have to watch, but the doctor's not really concerned since Baby B still has a tons of fluid so her kidneys are definitely working. Hopefully it's nothing.

We've had a fun and eventful week. They always seem to happen anymore. Last Wednesday we went swimming, like usual. Adia had been talking about it all day. She also spent most of her day in the water too. She wanted Scott to give her a bath in the morning, then she wanted another in the afternoon, just hours before swimming. She's certainly a little fishie. While she was in the tub, I asked her what we were going to be doing that night. She started talking about who would be swimming with her. Sadly, Papa couldn't join us because he was sick.



After dinner, we jumped in the car and headed out. I had made polenta pizza for dinner, which Daddy and I thought was delicious, but Adia wouldn't even try. She went to swimming with nothing, but some milk in her tummy. She was excited to go though. She had to make sure she was wearing her hat and sunglasses though.


Adia was on the go the entire time at the pool. She went really deep in the waves with Daddy and loved it. She went down the slide several times with Daddy and Eck. She pushed Daddy around by his toes in the kiddie pool. When it was time to leave, she didn't want to go. She hadn't napped all day and was up early, so she was getting tired and cranky. For the first time, she put up a fight in the shower. Normally she loves taking showers afterward. We got back in the car and headed to Red Robin. Adia didn't fall asleep in the car, probably because she knew she was going to Red Robin. It's her favorite restaurant. She gobbled down most of her burger and fell asleep against DiDi, still holding an apple slice. She slept through going outside, getting back in the car and being placed in her bed. She was zonked.


I bought some cloth training pants for Adia in hopes she'd change her mind about peeing in her pants. I figured that if she felt really wet, she wouldn't like it and would realized going in the potty was better. So far, I've been wrong. She'll only choose to use the potty if she's naked.


DiDi came up on Friday. I was having a rough day with Adia and I was exhausted. Adia was so happy to see DiDi and PigPig. When it came time for bed, Adia wanted DiDi to read to her at first. When she started to get tired, she switched to me.


In the morning, we decided to put Adia's second car seat in Daddy's car so he could take her places if he needed to. Adia found her 3D glasses that she hasn't seen in a month. She was super excited. She hung out in the front seat, pressing buttons and being crazy, while I installed the seat and DiDi cleaned up all the bird poop on the outside of the car.


We ran a bunch of errands and Adia complained most of the time. She didn't want to ride in the cart anywhere we went, but did enjoy checking out the animals at Petco. She really liked the ferrets and lizards. The evening, Daddy and I went out to dinner and left Adia with DiDi. Adia didn't last long. She fell asleep while they were eating dinner and slept through until morning.

Mother's day turned out to be more eventful than planned. I'd been feeling "off" for a few days and Saturday night I started having some cramping. I thought my tummy was upset and didn't think much of it. I woke up a few times in the night, but in the morning, the crampy feeling wouldn't go away. I was debating calling the doctor's office until I felt a tightening all the way up to the top of my stomach. I knew then and there that something was definitely going on. I called the office and waited for the on call doctor to call me back. He let me know that it definitely did sound like preterm labor and I should head to the hospital to get checked out. We left Adia with DiDi and headed to the hospital.

For being a new hospital, they put us in what looked like a jail cell and made us wait 20 minutes before the nurse ever even came in. I changed into a hospital gown and she put the monitors on my stomach. We were able to easy get both heartbeats, but my contractions weren't showing up on the monitor. No surprise there. They never did with Adia at 29 weeks either and they tried to tell me it was all in my head. They seemed like they were dismissing it again, telling me I was just dehydrated. That always ticks me off. The doctor did the fetal fibronectin test and a cervical exam. And guess what, apparently I DO know what I'm talking about. I was 30% effaced, a fingertip dilated and my cervix was soft. They sent us home, telling me to drink plenty of fluids and to take it easy. The doctor called a bit later to tell me the test results were negative, which is good. It means it's highly unlikely that I'll deliver in the next 2 weeks.

Adia was really excited when the door opened and I was standing there. Gramma has arrived while we were at the hospital. Adia wanted to hold the piggie so we climbed on the couch together. She gave PigPig and mommy lots of cuddles.






Daddy took Gramma to a movie, which it had been the plan that he'd take DiDi and Gramma to see Star Trek while I watched Adia. That wasn't going to happen so DiDi stayed with Adia and me. I took a nap and DiDi had fun with Adia. When their movie was over, DiDi and I went for haircuts and then DiDi had to leave. Adia wasn't happy to see her go, but Gramma offered a trip to Red Robin. That cheered Adia up. Adia ate her entire meal and wanted more. Too bad we didn't have another burger patty for her.






When we got back to the house, Eck was waiting for us. Adia got the silliest grin on her face. Gramma vacuumed the living room so Eck took Adia into her bedroom. Adia's scared of the vacuum cleaner still. I tried to close the door, but Adia said she wanted to watch the vacuum. She cuddled with Eck and watched Bolt. She got super upset when Eck had to leave, but she fell asleep before I'd even finished the second book.


I had a dentist cleaning on Monday. Scott took Adia for a walk to see ducks and geese and I stayed home. He thought we could meet up at the dentist since it's not too far from the house. Adia had fun playing with Daddy and started waving like crazy when she saw me drive past. When I got out of the car, she ran up and gave me the biggest hug.




The dentist appointment didn't go as planned. The dentist didn't want to risk cleaning my teeth without a doctor's note. The hygienist did try to look in Adia's mouth, but Adia wouldn't open up. Adia got a new toothbrush to take to DiDi's house though.


We ran a bunch of errands before coming home. Adia wanted to eat some lunch and take a bath. I was hoping she'd nap, but that never seems to happen anymore. She did enjoy playing with Daddy while I took a nap.


Tuesday was a pretty lazy day. We did go to the store, but then I laid on the couch when we got back. Adia brought me toys to play with and was in a really sweet mood. I've been averaging only 1 or 2 contractions a day with the occasional braxton hick contraction too. Adia seems to know I don't feel so great so she hasn't been as demanding. She went outside to play with Daddy while I made dinner and went to bed by 8 again. I guess that's what happens when you don't nap.

I went to bed pretty early too, but had a horrible time getting comfortable. Adia also woke up earlier than normal. I went in to her room to get her back to sleep, but she wasn't completely awake. I hate when that happens. She just screams and cries and doesn't make any sense. I managed to wake her up enough for her to tell me she wanted a dry diaper. I changed her and she snuggled up and went right back to sleep. She woke me up several times before the sun came up, but I convinced her to go back to sleep until 8am.

I have a doctor's appointment today. Daddy has to sleep if he wants to go swimming with us tonight so we called Eck to watch Adia while I'm at the doctor. Adia's happy to have him here.