More Than Prepared

Tim has been teasing me about the babies' room and how the closet looks like a bomb shelter :) Like I said, I don't feel prepared until my closets look like store shelves (must be the Haggar in me). My lil sis has requested pictures of the nursery so we thought we would share. We didn't change much from when Charlie was in there. Enjoy!

I was at the doctor's office yesterday for another check up and all is well. I need to continue resting when I can otherwise no restrictions. Tim and I very much appreciate Charlie's Nama being able to spend a few hours with Charlie while I was at my appointment. He had a great time and can't wait for their next adventure.

The babies have names! CT has nicknamed them Max and Linx

The Curious George quilt that my mom made Charlie

Charlie's present to his baby brothers - Thanks for the idea Mom. He loved painting it and was very proud to see it on the wall

Where Charlie is going to read his brothers stories

Cribs touching (suggestions from a nurse for twins)

Our awesome Chicco carseats (green one was Charlie's from nama and the new blue one from some of my Haggar aunts and cousins)

A Weekend That Shouldn't Have Ended!

Charlie's Papa made another trip out to see us before the babies arrive to spend time with Charles T. and celebrate my birthday with us. It was an awesome weekend that we wish wouldn't have ended. On Thursday Charlie picked out a new sandbox and spent 3 hours at the park watching construction with Papa, on Friday we played at the mall with Charlie's friend Auden, on Saturday we had a "Day out with Thomas", and Sunday celebrated my 28th birthday. We cannot wait for the next opportunity to spend time with Papa/Dad. It is a good day when he doesn't have to think about the store at ALL. Thanks for everything Dad - we love you and miss you terribly already.

"Ok guys put the sand right in here and HURRY!"

Charlie's "employees" working hard to get that box filled

Papa and Charlie in their new hats discussing our "wonderful" President's decisions

Favorite place to be - Outside

A game of Cat and Mouse

Awaiting our turn to ride the famous Thomas the Tank Engine

Enjoying the rides/games before the train ride

We didn't get the best seats, in fact we were sitting next to the bathrooms :(

It was a great experience and we were glad that Papa could join us

The Famous Thomas

Checking out the wheels etc

Tina and I shared a cake b/c we weren't home for her birthday

Enjoying our ice cream cake that Papa says is going to give all of us heart attacks

Brain Freeze

The painful good - bye made funny by turning their hats around

How We Are Passing the Time

Well it seems as though time is standing still some days AND nights where I just watch the clock tick. On Wednesday we had to make a trip to the ER because I had contractions that didn't let up after two hours at home. Charlie's Aunt Tina ran over so we could go to the hospital and get checked out. After three and a half hours of poking and prodding the contractions calmed down and we were able to go home b/c I wasn't dilating anymore than I already was. In the end, I was told the contractions were brought on due to dehydration and stress. Tim and I are 100% focusing on the health of all 3 of our boys and nothing else. There are no restrictions as of right now on my activity except for not picking Auden and Charlie up. My lil man is getting use to this and now asks "Mommy can we snuggle on the couch?". My answer everytime is YES, of course!

Today we had another rate of growth ultrasound and here are the results - Baby A is 3 lbs 4 oz with a heartrate in the 140's AND breach again. Baby B is 3lbs 8 oz with a heartrate in the 150's AND breach. I am at 30wks and the boys are both measuring at 31 + wks. My tummy is measuring at 39cm which obviously explains the uncomfortableness. I would do anything for these babies, even if that means no to little sleep, two heads stuck in my rib cage, and a bellly that feels like a giant bruise (seriously). After being at the doc's office for hours today I received a phone call from all 4 of my siblings asking how it went and how I was. It is a wonderful feeling knowing that even though I can't see them or hug them, they are still with me through this whole thing. Thank you to all of you - I love you more than words can describe and can't wait to share these babes with everyone.

The following pictures are just random goofball pictures of the three of us enjoying each other's company and passing the time. Enjoy

Pilsiner's 1st bath at home - very much a success and saved 30 bucks!

Charlie nursing Pilsi back to health ( he was coughing and it made CT nervous so he gave him water)

Bonding with his brothers from the outside - they all 3 enjoyed it

Mommies were made for stickers

Construction Zone - Hard Hats Required

A Night with Nama

After a terrible traffic jam, Nama got to Charlie's house safe and sound for fun in the sun, block building, reading, and a nice dinner. Tim's cousin Caleb gave Charlie his old blocks and a train book from his childhood and Linda was able to bring them over. Charlie had her read the train book over and over, in between throwing blocks into the bucket together.

Thanks for a great afternoon Linda. It was awesome that Tim and I were able to get our last room ready before the babies arrive. Charlie had a wonderful time and continued to talk about burying treasures with Nama.

Playing blocks (Pilsi HAS to be right next to Nama)

Reading the new (old) train book - Not a 2 yrs old's book but you never would have known

Taking a break after baking in the sun

"Where's Grandma?"

My mom was with us the past week and left this morning. She brought us back from Rapid City and stayed for the baby shower. We had a blast doing all the things we love to do together. Everytime she was out of Charlie's sight we would hear "Where's Grandma?!". They will get alot of each other's company when the babies are born. Thanks Mom for everything you do!

Reading about construction sites - He can't get enough of these big machines

Charlie said he wanted a picture of his babies

No one hugs you like your grandma or nama

A smile to get anyone through a tough day

Playing Sequence with Aunt Tina and Grandma

Helping Grandma make the meat pies for the shower

Decided to take a backseat with the rolling pin

Charlie's new painting project with Grandma, a wooden train

Oohhh To Be Showered Again!

On Saturday my wonderful aunts Colleen and Teresa and cousin Ali hosted a baby shower for the boys and I. It was a great time with a mix of family and friends. Even though my sister Mary, sis in law Faye, Aunts Glenda, Kathy, and Maridee, and friend (practically sister) Sheena couldn't be there, they still sent their generous gifts our way. So Tim and I are sending our Thank You hugs their way! We are definitely ready for these baby boys now with the help of the shower gifts. Charlie gave me good luck stickers before I left the house so you will see two stickers on my belly in the pictures.
Thanks again to Colleen, Teresa, and Ali for a wonderful party with exceptional food and company!

Miss Ali, Colleen, the boys, and Teresa

The before picture of our bumps. Amanda is due Aug 24th and has survived 11 wks of bedrest. It meant a lot that she was there!

Opening gifts - The boys' blankets that my mom made (she made Charlie a new blankie with the scraps of his brothers' blankies)

A new carseat!!! Thanks ladies

Baseball outfits that we are sure Tim's Uncle Eric picked out!

Aunt Becky sitting to the left helping me with the gifts

"Everywhere a Moo Moo"

Thanks Ali for the diaper cake - Loved it! (she added TWINS items to it)

The babies' Great Grandma Millie and our great friend Jeanne trying to decide how big my belly is.

The babies' Nama was the closest one to the right size. She may have an advantage doing this for a living :)

Who can suck the fastest?

Boys' Nama Linda, Ali, Julie, and Kristi

Mommy to be Again and Auntie Tina trying to participate in the game

Amanda needed a blankie to top off the bottle for naptime

Cousin Kristi, Aunts Colleen and Teresa chatting over AMAZING food

The proud Grandmother of almost 7 grandbabies!

Aunt Nancy, Grandma Millie, Friend Jeanne, and Nama to be again Linda enjoying each other's company

Excited, Thankful, Loved, Blessed, and Overwhelmed with Joy

Just a peek of some of our desserts

Our spread of a "Haggar" style lunch

My mom and Charlie made meat pies (oh my goodness) and Aunt Teresa made baklava (amazing) along with tons of other delicious goodies from Ali and Colleen

Charlie had his own shower when we got home. I was so touched that so many people wanted Charlie to have a "big brother" gift because the babies were getting things. He was so excited and had to use everything last night. Tim and I are going to surprise him with his own camera at the hospital because he loves pictures so much. I can't wait to see what he captures.