Nesting Like Woah!

26 weeks down, 11 to go! Last week, we had a standard check-up with Dr. Medlock and it was uneventful. We are all still healthy! The babies had strong heartbeats:
Baby A - 134
Baby B - 136

Barry went with me to the appointment because we had a NICU tour directly after the appointment. The word I'd use to describe the experience: sobering. I have spent time in NICUs before, but something about talking about my babies needing that level of care is difficult to process. The great news is that it is a well-staffed and well-outfitted Level 3 NICU - the best in the region! The doctors and nurses are so supportive of bonding and breastfeeding, so I feel confident that if we do end-up needing NICU services that we will be still be successful.

My next appointment is with the perinatal specialist tomorrow. I am looking forward to the ultrasound because they will measure the boys for growth. Following the appointment, I am meeting with the Monogram Maternity group at Sacred Heart where we will discuss the birth plan for the boys and schedule any classes I want to take. Right now, I'm just planning a refresher on infant CPR, but I'm hopeful they'll also have an opportunity to identify a lactation consultant who specializes in breastfeeding twins.

In baby preparation news - it was a big weekend! 3 words for you... nesting, nesting, nesting!!! Barry was so wonderful to indulge my instincts all weekend. Here's a list of all the prep work we did.
- Spray painted letters for the boys' name signs
- Sorted all the baby clothes from the attic and pulled-aside the gender-neutral stuff for the boys and the hand-full of memory-specific outfits that I don't want to part with yet. The rest is ready for Barry's cousin's daughter, which I am so happy about! I love that I'll get to see it all again on our "niece."
- Went through all the baby gear in the attic and cleaned-off what we are going to re-use and set aside what I want to sell/donate.
- Cleaned-out all the girls' toys and books
- Put together the cribs and laid-out the furniture in the boys' room (still lots of decorating to do!)

- Cleaned-out and bleached the fridge
- Cleaned the washing machine
- Washed and organized all the 3T clothes from the attic for Libby - she's set with Fall clothes!
- Assembled a shoe bench for the garage

- Scheduled maternity and newborn photos
- Finished all my thank you notes from the baby shower

On top of all that activity, we took our boat to the shop for service, celebrated a good friend with a yummy dinner out and another good friend with a pool party. This weekend left us both feeling exhausted and accomplished :).

The girls are fascinated with my belly and are starting to call their brothers by their names - Jackson and Jayson.  Libby is trying to decide which baby will sleep in which crib, but keeps changing her mind. It's precious that she has an opinion at all - maybe she's starting to understand that she will have baby brothers?

I am really loving this crazy, happy life! Can't wait to see what these next few weeks bring. ((Hugs!))