February already! Wow time flies!

This year is going to go by so quickly and I scarcly find the time to slow down and enjoy it. I'm sure at the end of my pregnancy I will have no choice in the matter, but right now our house is busy with baby preperations and a growing belly. Both babies are doing well and growing. My next ultrasound is February 24th and by that time we should be able to determine the sex of both babies. If not I'll get another shot at it in March. Having twins gives you a few more privleges at the doctors office like more ultrasounds!

I have to admit that I look at my belly and think, are there really babies in there or am I just gaining weight. There's no doubt I have all the pregnancy symptoms like morning sicknes, still. Maybe when I feel them move for the first time it will really sink in. Of course I have a ton of things to accomplish in the next few months. Arrange childcare, choose a pediatrician, register at the hospital, organize the nursery, and get some rest in there somewhere. Jorge and I both had a dream last night that we are having a boy and a girl. Can't imagine we both had the same dream. Must mean something right? Mine was funnier! I dreamt that I woke up from sleeping and there were my babies for me to meet. All fat and plump like 3 month olds. No labor, no pain, no drama! I was in awe. Jorge dreamt we were in a field having a picnic and the kids were chasing the dogs around. Very romantic. That's my man for ya.

We got a letter from Jose and he is doing well. He sends his love to everyone and can't wait until he's done with basic training. He misses showering and "pooping" alone. (His words, not mine.) We all miss him so much and I'm dissappointed that he won't be here while the babies are still babies. What an amazing big brother he already is to Chris and I want my babies to know that as well. I know the chance will come after the military, but by that time he will be on his own and making a new life for himself. He is growing closer in his personal walk with God and we give the praise to HIM for placing Godly men in Jose's path. Krystal is attending church with Jorge and I and you can see the Lord touching her heart. We are still working on Chris and hope he will give his heart to Jesus soon.

I say this all the time, but I truly feel blessed. My cup runeth over!

One Down, Two more to go, Trimesters that is!

I can't believe I'm already three months pregnant. Time has gone by so fast and I find myself waking up in a panic about having everything I need to do, done! I'm sure this is a common feeling for most mothers to be and even more so for first time mom's. Considering I'll need double of a lot of things, I start seeing dollar $igns! Thoughts come rushing through my head of how am I ever going to get TWO babies ready in the morning for church or work? Everyone is so encouraging and says, You'll just do it! Wish I was so confident!

Had my first baby dream the other night. I was at the doctors office laying on the table while they were checking out the babies for any birth defects. (This test is next week and it's been on my mind a lot.) So there I am and one of the nurses takes out a baby from my tummy and says..."Looks really good, weight is great and Oh yep...it's a boy! But I need to put this baby back now." She proceeds to put the baby back in when I shout, "What about the other baby? Did you check it?" She says yes...it's a boy too! I started to cry! Then thoughts start flooding my head that I now have to sell ALL of those girl clothes in my closet on Ebay! If God gives me two boys...I'll be happy and just know that God has a sense of humor. I woke up grateful it was just a dream. Jorge and I had a laugh about the whole thing and can't wait till we find out what we are having.

Yesterday at work I needed a few minutes to myself so I went into Babies R Us. That place scares me and is so overwhelming. Where the heck do I start? I will need a serious list to follow and ask lots of advice as to what other mom's couldn't live without. We're on the right track and already have the nursery done minus one crib. Doc's tell me to get as much done as I can by week 25 because after that they don't want me doing anything. That's what I do now! Nothing! I am waiting for that second trimester energy to come around like everyone keeps telling me. Poor hubby is cooking dinner, doing laundry and taking great care of me. Last week I actually mustered up enough energy to make dinner without getting sick. It felt so great to take care of my family for a change.

I am still in awe of how much God has so richly blessed me. His love and grace cover me and I know I will never be worthy of it. He has given me two precious little ones to bring up in His ways and I will certainly honor Him by doing so.

Christmas Eve, Eve!

Today I am at working wishing I was at home. The morning sickness has gotten worse to where I have missed church and been late to work. On top of that, I've had a cold, allergies or something for the past week. YUCK! Okay...that's all the complaining I'll do about being pregnant. I'm so excited to be pregnant and can't believe this time next year I'll have babies! TWO Babies! So far so good and they are growing and doing beautifully. I will go to the doc every two weeks. Just a ploy to get my co-pay every two weeks! They will $35 me to death!

I got a call last night that Jorge's nephews are coming to town for Christmas. They will be here tomorrow and want to spend time with Jose before he leaves on Monday for the Army. Wish I had more notice. But I'm so excited they will be here to visit with him. Jose has no idea and will be completely surprised. They are taking a bus from NYC to Spartanburg. Their journey will take them basically FOREVER by bus. Should be here around 2 on Christmas Eve. Even typing about Jose leaving next week is making me tear up. I sure will miss him.

Parents are on thier way to visit for Christmas and I will cherish this one even more than usual. I have just found out that my step-dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This runs in the males in his family and we figured it was a matter of time before it hit him. I'm so devistated and have cried all morning over it. I haven't even said anything to him yet about it but want them to move to SC so badly. At least here I can help take care of them and Jorge can help them out too. It's just so hard to do when we're 6 hours away. I pray dad has some sense and sees how much easier it would be if they were here. In any case, I can only pray about it.

Busy week but looking forward to the break from work. I love spending time with family. Now if I can just relax and not get too stressed out with all these people in my house. :0)