Twin BOYS!

What a crazy week+ it has been in the Gooden household!!  Work has been nuts-o for both Barry and me, and we're preparing to leave town for Disney, but so much has happened that I don't want to neglect the blog. Here's a quick update... We are now 17, almost 18 weeks into this journey. The babies are the size of turnips.

Last week, I had a doctor's appointment with another ultrasound. It was awesome! We confirmed the gender of both babies, snagged some cutie patootie profile pictures AND confirmed that my previa cleared up. I am praying so often that it stays out of the way because taking that risk off the table is a HUGE relief.

Libby turned 2 this past weekend!!!  Where is time going y'all?  Her party was a colorful success, and she was happy and proud all day long.  Since we had a group of friends together, we decided to do a gender reveal. The kids loved pulling the strings on the pinatas, and we LOVED sharing with the world that we are expecting two BOYS! I just bought the cutest outfits for them - my first purchase for the babies. I can't wait to show Barry.

Also, my BFF is officially coming to visit in July!!!!!  She's throwing me a "sprinkle" while she's in town, and I couldn't be more excited about the combo... Bridget, Blue Angels, fun in the sun and a baby shower. It doesn't get more fun than that!!!

In other news around the family, Barry finished installing the fence along the dock, and it looks great! Libby moved-up to the Spunky Monkey class at preschool (which she is now happy and proud about) and had her first #2 in the potty success. Ryleigh has 4 days left of Kindergarten and a big ballet recital next weekend. I could not be more proud of my beautiful princesses!

Now we are off to Disney for our last vacation as a family of 4! I can't wait to spoil the girls and see all the excitement and wonder they experience.

Everyone have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Best Mother's Day To Date

It has been a few weeks and so much has happened... where to begin...

Let's start with the twins because that makes the most sense - this is their blog after all! We are 16 weeks along in this journey, and both babies are approximately 5 inches long and the size of avocados.

I had an unexpected ultrasound at 14 weeks where I was surprised to learn the gender of Baby B with 99% certainty and the gender of Baby A with 85% certainty. I have another ultrasound check-in on Wednesday this week, and I'm hoping to get confirmation so we can share with everyone at Libby's birthday party this coming weekend. Here's an attempt at getting a picture of them both together, but as they grow, it's getting trickier.

I had some bleeding after my 14 week appointment thanks to the pap and my doctor almost sent me to the hospital. Fortunately, it stopped just in time. Since then, I haven't had many issues - just the occasional bout of nausea/vomiting, but I haven't needed any zofran. Score!

We received our 1st trimester genetic screening results and both babies are in the lowest risk categories. No more genetic testing for the babies! Now that I am confident that they're healthy and growing well and have an idea about the twins' genders, I'm starting to think more about names and nursery decor. I'm looking forward to doing most of the preparation in June and July.

The twins aren't the only ones doing some amazing things! Ryleigh is kicking Kindergarten's booty and testing off the charts. Libby had her first potty success and is getting ready to move-up to the next classroom at her pre-school. Rookie found his way onto the roof - twice, so we had to barricade the steps up to the deck so he can't continue to run around up there ((eye roll)).  Also, Barry has been working hard on installing a fence along the dock and putting rock in the flower beds. I'll share pictures when the projects are done.

And lastly, we had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. I took Friday and Monday off of work so I could enjoy time with friends and family. Friday was Adult Skip Day on the water where a bunch of friends get our kiddos off to school and then skip-out on work to play on the boats. So fun! Then, we had a wonderful weekend my Dad and Joy. I love spending time with them and watching them play with my girls. Ryleigh and Libby were SO excited to spend all weekend playing with their grandparents on the water and at the beach. Though I don't love the goodbye after our visits, my heart is always left so full and happy!

To cap-off Mother's Day, I was spoiled with gifts from my girls and listening to the twins' heartbeats with my doppler at home.

Whew! I think we're all caught-up now. Have a wonderful week everyone!

Mermaids and Mini Vans

The babies are now the size of lemons! I can feel Baby B move at least once a day now when he/she is in a good position. It usually makes me laugh a little :).

I'm feeling pretty good! My energy levels have dipped a bit, but I do have a cough and sinus infection that I'm fighting, so that's likely to blame. My nausea and vomiting have more or less ceased now, and I only take the zofran once every other day or so. It let-up earlier than with Ryleigh or Libby, so I'll take it!

So what else has happened over the last week?

The girls are now sharing a bedroom, complete with pink EVERYTHING and mermaid sheets. They are enjoying the time together and sleeping better than I expected. Libby quickly adjusted and needs very little rocking, so the rocking chair I ordered for their room may go right back to Target after it arrives... It's a little bitter-sweet to see my toddler growing up so quickly, but she's a spicy, independent one and loves the new routine. Ryleigh likes the companionship and thinks Libby is an awesome roommate. I am so proud of them both! I have a few more wall decorations to hang, but here are a couple candids of their precious, combined room.

We bought a mini-van, and though I was dreading it because it's just not cool, I really like it. It drives well and the convenience level is extremely high while the gas consumption is low. Now all 6 of us will be able to ride safely and comfortably together once the twins arrive. Beep beep!

Now that it is May, we have a lot to look forward to. Barry is currently installing the fence along the dock, I have my monthly check-up with Dr. Medlock on Wednesday, my Dad and Joy are coming to visit in a couple weeks, and we have Libby's 2nd birthday arriving quickly too. I expect we will get out and enjoy the warmth and sunshine with some sand and salt water too :).

Before I forget, here are a couple "bumpies," and I'll continue to post pictures over the weeks so we can watch the belly grow. And I'll attempt to do my hair and/or makeup before we take them - lol.

Y'all have a great week! ((Hugs))