Charlotte & Hazel experienced their first earthquake today. It was a 5.4, and the epicenter was in Chino Hills. It occured at approx. 11:45 am. We were outside at the Americana at Brand attending the Kids Club on the Green free live entertainment. The Groovy Fools were performing.
Even though the earthquake was fairly strong, C&H didn't notice it all. Charlotte was asleep in the stroller. Hazel was on my lap. She probably just thought I was bouncing my leg. They didn't even blink an eye. As far as Hazel was concerned, it could have been completely normal that the large gold statue was swaying.
Now that they have been in an earthquake, they are true native Californians.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
All I Want Are My Two Front Teeth
Charlotte's two front teeth came in today. She now has four teeth. Several more to go...
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Sisterly Love
Tonight, while we read books to Hazel & Charlotte before they went to sleep, Charlotte sat on Ante's lap. Hazel sat on my lap, right next to Ante. Charlotte leaned over and put her arm around Hazel as though they were a happy couple. Charlotte then buried her head in Hazel's shoulder and sucked her (Charlotte's) fingers.
It was the sweetest thing. I wish one of us could have taken a photo, but it would have ended the moment.
I think Charlotte & Hazel are going to be best friends. I am so happy for them that they have each other, and I hope they go through life warmly embracing each other.
It was the sweetest thing. I wish one of us could have taken a photo, but it would have ended the moment.
I think Charlotte & Hazel are going to be best friends. I am so happy for them that they have each other, and I hope they go through life warmly embracing each other.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Rolling Over
Hazel rolled over for the first time yesterday. She went from her stomach to her back. She did it again, just once, today.
She seemed excited by her accomplishment, but I think both times were lucky accidents. She doesn't quite know yet how to do it again. Hazel does try however. While on her back, she gets really far over on her side, but she hasn't figured out how to propel herself over to her stomach yet. She has even started sleeping on her side.
Once Hazel masters the technique, I bet she is going to start rolling all over the place.
And we're still waiting for Charlotte to roll over again. She too is really close. Any day now she'll be doing it routinely.
She seemed excited by her accomplishment, but I think both times were lucky accidents. She doesn't quite know yet how to do it again. Hazel does try however. While on her back, she gets really far over on her side, but she hasn't figured out how to propel herself over to her stomach yet. She has even started sleeping on her side.
Once Hazel masters the technique, I bet she is going to start rolling all over the place.
And we're still waiting for Charlotte to roll over again. She too is really close. Any day now she'll be doing it routinely.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Hazel's 2nd Tooth
Hazel's 2nd tooth made its appearance today. It was her bottom middle left tooth.
Hopefully, this means we will soon get a break from teething woes.
Hopefully, this means we will soon get a break from teething woes.
Monday, May 19, 2008
A Banner Day
Many exciting things happened today!
Hazel got her first tooth. Her bottom middle right tooth appeared. I think that it is really interesting that Charlotte & Hazel got their first teeth within a few days of each other. I wonder if their other physical milestones will happen at approximately the same time. We'll have to wait and see.
In other big news for Hazel today, while on her tummy, she managed to scoot herself forward approx. 12 inches in order to reach a toy that she wanted. It took considerable effort, but she was very determined to find a way to reach the toy. If she can accomplish this already, I suspect that she'll be an early crawler.
Charlotte had a big day too. She rolled over for the first time. She rolled from her tummy onto her back. She looked surprised and happy when it happened. I could tell that she knew that she had just done something pretty cool. (My enthusiastic "hooray" probably also clued her into this fact.)
And Charlotte's second tooth appeared yesterday. The new tooth is her bottom middle right tooth.
Hazel and Charlotte are just a couple days away from turning 5 months old. Yet, technically, if they had been full-term instead of preemies, they would have just turned four months old on May 15th. We think they are doing great for their age.
Hazel got her first tooth. Her bottom middle right tooth appeared. I think that it is really interesting that Charlotte & Hazel got their first teeth within a few days of each other. I wonder if their other physical milestones will happen at approximately the same time. We'll have to wait and see.
In other big news for Hazel today, while on her tummy, she managed to scoot herself forward approx. 12 inches in order to reach a toy that she wanted. It took considerable effort, but she was very determined to find a way to reach the toy. If she can accomplish this already, I suspect that she'll be an early crawler.
Charlotte had a big day too. She rolled over for the first time. She rolled from her tummy onto her back. She looked surprised and happy when it happened. I could tell that she knew that she had just done something pretty cool. (My enthusiastic "hooray" probably also clued her into this fact.)
And Charlotte's second tooth appeared yesterday. The new tooth is her bottom middle right tooth.
Hazel and Charlotte are just a couple days away from turning 5 months old. Yet, technically, if they had been full-term instead of preemies, they would have just turned four months old on May 15th. We think they are doing great for their age.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
First Tooth
Charlotte got her first tooth today at just 4 1/2 months old. It is her lower middle left tooth. Guess there was a good reason for all of that drooling and bursts of crankiness.
Hazel also appears to be teething, so I expect she'll get her first tooth any day now too.
Hazel also appears to be teething, so I expect she'll get her first tooth any day now too.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
22 Weeks
I am now 22 weeks 1 day pregnant. I had an OB appointment yesterday, and all went well.
The babies had good heartbeats. I don't know their exact size because they weren't measured at this appointment, but they looked bigger.
Baby A is now vertical and head down. Baby B is still transverse.
My cervical length is holding steady at 4.7 cm. My doctor, Dr. Jick, is very happy with this number. He said that I shouldn't have to worry about having any issues with my cervix giving out too soon. Hooray! One less thing for me to worry about.
I gained 4 lbs. since my last appointment two weeks ago for a total of 23 pounds. However, I am pretty sure that at least one of those pounds is actually water weight in my feet and ankles.
The heatwave that we had a couple of weeks ago definitely took its toll on my feet and ankles, and they haven't recovered yet. Ante & I continue to be shocked at how large my feet can get. The left foot is worse than the right for some reason. There have been several evenings when I can't hardly bend my toes or flex my foot because it so swollen. On the plus side, I am now the owner of two new pairs of clogs with excellent arch supports. So, at least I no longer have to fear being barefoot & pregnant.
My next appointment is in two weeks on Sept. 25th. At this appointment, I'll have a detailed ultrasound during which the babies' growth will be measured. I'll also have my glucose test to make sure that I don't have any blood sugar level problems.
On Saturday night, while attending the musical "Wicked", I felt my first movement from the babies. It was a tiny flutter from Baby B. I have felt it a couple more times since. Hopefully, I'll be able to feel Baby A soon. I'm sure the feeling will get stronger over the next few weeks, and I'll get better at recognizing it.
Last night, I attended my first meeting of the local Twins Moms Club. It was a clothing exchange. I went with my friends Elizabeth (her twins are 16 weeks old) and Janet (her twins are due two weeks before mine). At this clothing exchange, moms of twins bring clothes that their children have outgrown. In return, the moms can help themselves to any of the clothes that other moms have brought. If you don't have any clothes to give away, you can contribute $5 to the club's charity fund. So that's what I did. I was able to get a few matching items which are pretty cute and some onsies, etc. It is a pretty cool arrangement. They do this twice a year. I am going to attend a new members meeting next week.
Ante & I start our first childbirth preparation class on October 3rd. I'm looking forward to it. I think it should be interesting.
This weekend, I will endeavor to set up my baby registry. I'm sure it will be overwhelming trying to decide which specific items I want as there are many decisions to be made. I've already devoted too much time to deciding which diaper pail would be best for me. I think that once I get into the swing of it, the decisions will come easier, and I'll have fun.
Oh, and I was wrong about Ante & I being close to making our furniture decisions. Ante wasn't keen on what I had chosen (mainly due to cost), so we're going to do some looking together.
And I need to start making arrangements to interview pediatricians. There is so much to do! But it is all good. I'm happy.
The babies had good heartbeats. I don't know their exact size because they weren't measured at this appointment, but they looked bigger.
Baby A is now vertical and head down. Baby B is still transverse.
My cervical length is holding steady at 4.7 cm. My doctor, Dr. Jick, is very happy with this number. He said that I shouldn't have to worry about having any issues with my cervix giving out too soon. Hooray! One less thing for me to worry about.
I gained 4 lbs. since my last appointment two weeks ago for a total of 23 pounds. However, I am pretty sure that at least one of those pounds is actually water weight in my feet and ankles.
The heatwave that we had a couple of weeks ago definitely took its toll on my feet and ankles, and they haven't recovered yet. Ante & I continue to be shocked at how large my feet can get. The left foot is worse than the right for some reason. There have been several evenings when I can't hardly bend my toes or flex my foot because it so swollen. On the plus side, I am now the owner of two new pairs of clogs with excellent arch supports. So, at least I no longer have to fear being barefoot & pregnant.
My next appointment is in two weeks on Sept. 25th. At this appointment, I'll have a detailed ultrasound during which the babies' growth will be measured. I'll also have my glucose test to make sure that I don't have any blood sugar level problems.
On Saturday night, while attending the musical "Wicked", I felt my first movement from the babies. It was a tiny flutter from Baby B. I have felt it a couple more times since. Hopefully, I'll be able to feel Baby A soon. I'm sure the feeling will get stronger over the next few weeks, and I'll get better at recognizing it.
Last night, I attended my first meeting of the local Twins Moms Club. It was a clothing exchange. I went with my friends Elizabeth (her twins are 16 weeks old) and Janet (her twins are due two weeks before mine). At this clothing exchange, moms of twins bring clothes that their children have outgrown. In return, the moms can help themselves to any of the clothes that other moms have brought. If you don't have any clothes to give away, you can contribute $5 to the club's charity fund. So that's what I did. I was able to get a few matching items which are pretty cute and some onsies, etc. It is a pretty cool arrangement. They do this twice a year. I am going to attend a new members meeting next week.
Ante & I start our first childbirth preparation class on October 3rd. I'm looking forward to it. I think it should be interesting.
This weekend, I will endeavor to set up my baby registry. I'm sure it will be overwhelming trying to decide which specific items I want as there are many decisions to be made. I've already devoted too much time to deciding which diaper pail would be best for me. I think that once I get into the swing of it, the decisions will come easier, and I'll have fun.
Oh, and I was wrong about Ante & I being close to making our furniture decisions. Ante wasn't keen on what I had chosen (mainly due to cost), so we're going to do some looking together.
And I need to start making arrangements to interview pediatricians. There is so much to do! But it is all good. I'm happy.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
20 Weeks
I am now 20 weeks and 1 day pregnant. I had my growth ultrasound yesterday and am happy to report that everything was fine. Whew!
I went to a perinatologist for the ultrasound. He measured the size of the babies’ heads, thigh bones, & abdomens. He checked to make sure that their heart chambers were formed correctly and that their kidneys looked normal. He also checked their spines and the length of the nuchal fold on the back of their necks. He checked the amount of amniotic fluid in each of their sacs. Everything was normal. Ante & I were very relieved. I'm really happy to have that peace of mind.
The babies are still transverse (sideways). They are very close in size; Baby A is just a little bigger than Baby B. Baby A’s overall measurements put her at 20 weeks and 2 days, and Baby B’s overall measurements put her at 19 weeks and 5 days. These measurements are fine. Their heartbeats were fine too.
I’ll have another growth ultrasound in 4 weeks. Now that I know there aren’t any problems (for now), the remaining growth ultrasounds will be done at my OB ’s office. I shouldn’t need to go back to the perinatologist.
In between the growth ultrasounds, I’ll continue to have regular ultrasounds every two weeks to check for heartbeats.
As for my symptoms, there isn’t anything new. I still get occasional back pain in my mid & upper back, and I continue to have swollen feet and ankles. I think it is time for me to invest in some new shoes that I can easily slip on because I can no longer wear most of my shoes. Sigh.
I’ve chosen the bedding for the babies room (with Ante’s input), and we’re close to making a decision on the cribs & baby furniture we want. I’m hoping that we can visit a couple of baby furniture stores this weekend and make our final decision. In case we have to wait weeks for the furniture to arrive from the manufacturer, I want to get our order placed soon.
The bedding we’ve chosen is the Litto Kids Silly Owl Crib Set.
I’ve also been researching car seats. Fortunately, I already know which stroller I want thanks to the advice of my friend Elizabeth.
Tomorrow, I go to my OB for my regular check-up.
That’s all for now.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
18 Weeks
I had my 18 week check up today. It all went well.
I've decided that I am going to use these postings as my pregnancy journal. So, if it seems that I am including more information than any of you really desire, now you know why I'm doing it. You can skip the boring parts. Also, you shouldn't feel obligated to send me a reply or comment.
Today, I am at 18 weeks and 2 days. Ante came with me to my OB appointment. (He has attended most of my appointments.) I had an ultrasound, and Ante & I enjoyed getting to see our babies again. It makes us happy. Their heartbeats were good, and their sizes looked fine. They still have girl parts, so I think we can conclusively say that a mistake was not made when they were first identified as being girls.
We got to see Baby B yawn. She opened her mouth real wide then closed it. That was very cool.
Baby A has moved back to her original transverse (sideways) position. So, both babies are now stacked sideways on top of each other with their heads at opposite ends.
My cervix length was 5 cm which is nice & long. (Long is good.)
I gained 3 pounds since my last appointment a little over two weeks ago. I've now gained a total of 16 pounds. So, that's good too. My goal is to gain 40 pounds. I need to average 1 - 1.5 pounds per week to meet my goal.
Today, Dr. Jick measured my fundal height for the first time. This is the length of my uterus from the top to the bottom. It measured 24 cm which is right where he said it should be. This means that even though I am 18 weeks pregnant, my belly is the same as a woman who is 24 weeks pregnant with a singleton. In other words, I look as though I am over 5 months pregnant. I intend to take a belly picture any day now. I'll send it to all of you.
As for symptoms, I'm sure I'll look back on these days as the salad days. I have mild upper back pain and occasional acid reflux. My ankles swell up almost every day, and I wake up several times a night trying to get comfortable. I'm trying to get used to sleeping only on my sides, not my back, but I'm not quite used to it yet. Fortunately, I still only have to get up once per night to pee. All in all, I really have it pretty good.
My next appointment will be on August 28th with a perinatologist for my 20 week growth scan. During this ultrasound, the doctor will carefully examine each babies' organs for defects and will take detailed size measurements of their limbs, body, etc. I am anxious to know that everything is okay, but I'll just have to be patient for a couple of more weeks.
I've decided that I am going to use these postings as my pregnancy journal. So, if it seems that I am including more information than any of you really desire, now you know why I'm doing it. You can skip the boring parts. Also, you shouldn't feel obligated to send me a reply or comment.
Today, I am at 18 weeks and 2 days. Ante came with me to my OB appointment. (He has attended most of my appointments.) I had an ultrasound, and Ante & I enjoyed getting to see our babies again. It makes us happy. Their heartbeats were good, and their sizes looked fine. They still have girl parts, so I think we can conclusively say that a mistake was not made when they were first identified as being girls.
We got to see Baby B yawn. She opened her mouth real wide then closed it. That was very cool.
Baby A has moved back to her original transverse (sideways) position. So, both babies are now stacked sideways on top of each other with their heads at opposite ends.
My cervix length was 5 cm which is nice & long. (Long is good.)
I gained 3 pounds since my last appointment a little over two weeks ago. I've now gained a total of 16 pounds. So, that's good too. My goal is to gain 40 pounds. I need to average 1 - 1.5 pounds per week to meet my goal.
Today, Dr. Jick measured my fundal height for the first time. This is the length of my uterus from the top to the bottom. It measured 24 cm which is right where he said it should be. This means that even though I am 18 weeks pregnant, my belly is the same as a woman who is 24 weeks pregnant with a singleton. In other words, I look as though I am over 5 months pregnant. I intend to take a belly picture any day now. I'll send it to all of you.
As for symptoms, I'm sure I'll look back on these days as the salad days. I have mild upper back pain and occasional acid reflux. My ankles swell up almost every day, and I wake up several times a night trying to get comfortable. I'm trying to get used to sleeping only on my sides, not my back, but I'm not quite used to it yet. Fortunately, I still only have to get up once per night to pee. All in all, I really have it pretty good.
My next appointment will be on August 28th with a perinatologist for my 20 week growth scan. During this ultrasound, the doctor will carefully examine each babies' organs for defects and will take detailed size measurements of their limbs, body, etc. I am anxious to know that everything is okay, but I'll just have to be patient for a couple of more weeks.
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