18 month and 18 week check-up

I meant for this blog to go out last week, but with the craziness that goes on around here, I'm just thankful to finally be posting! We had two great check-ups in the last few weeks and I'm thankful for healthy 18 month olds (which are actually 19 months now) and a healthy (growing) baby #3!

The twins' 18 month check-up

About 2 weeks ago, we visited the doctor for the twins' 18 month check-up. Overall, it was probably the hardest appointment we have had!!! The twins' were not super pumped to have the doctor check them out, listen to their hearts, check on their eyes, ears, nose, or anything else! There was a lot of crying...even before the shots started! Our doctor assured us that it was normal at this age, but I felt bad for the twins and are wonderful doctor! Thankfully we have two super healthy kiddos with no issues! They are growing and developing right on track and we were able to check off pretty much everything on the 18 month questionnaire which I thought was pretty good! Overall, we are average height with big heads and skinny bodies! Not a bad combo!

Tucker's Stats:

Height- 33 inches (64th percentile)

Weight- 22 lbs 7 oz (23rd percentile)

Head- 19 inches (72nd percentile)

Adelyn's Stats:

Height- 32 inches (50th percentile)

Weight- 20 lb 9.5 oz (20th percentile)

Head- 18.5 inches (68th percentile)

They are both changing and learning things SO FAST these days! Physically, we are getting stronger and more sure on our feet everyday! We have been playing outside tons these days and going to the park once a week. Adelyn has gotten SO MUCH better at climbing, running, going down slides, and adventuring! Tucker RUNS pretty much everywhere and is a great climber! They have also both had an EXPLOSION of words! Each day we are saying new words, trying to put things together, and communicating more. It is SO fun as a mom to see what they do and say each day! They remember SO MUCH and we have started doing hand signs to go along with things we do and they are great! I am LOVING this stage and watching them interact and grow with their world daily! I LOVE LOVE LOVE getting to stay home in the mornings with them! We are blessed!

18 week check-up

Last week we had our first appointment with my new doctor to check on baby #3! We were both a little anxious about having to leave Dr. Sutliff...and more importantly Katy...but we both really liked our new doctor! Everything checked out just fine, but it is SUCH a different experience being pregnant with a single! With the twins, I was at the doctor ALL the time and had sonograms every visit! I was watched like a hawk!!! With this pregnancy, everything is so NORMAL!!! But we are thankful and blessed with our little normal #3! The doctor could not find a heartbeat using the doppler, so we had to go into the sonogram room to make sure everything was ok. Apparently this baby is a WILD CHILD because it was having a PARTY in my belly! It literally did not stop moving the entire time! The doctor was cracking up and called a nurse to come in and "look at this crazy baby!" Even though we are not finding out the sex, the doctor wanted to check for herself...but even that took a good 10 minutes b/c the baby was donkey-kicking like crazy! Needless to say, I had flashbacks to another crazy little one that would never be still during sonograms...my Tucker boy! So as of now, my vote is that it is a boy. But who knows! We have our big 20 week sonogram next week, so I'm anxious to see what craziness this one will be doing then! I am feeling MUCH better at this point than I was the first trimester and hoping that it stays this way for AWHILE!

15 weeks

17 weeks

19 weeks

Where's Jesus?

I have to share the sweetest story of my two that happened today! We were reading books in the hallway outside their room when Tucker stood up and said "Jesus!" I asked him "Where's Jesus???" He immediately ran to the bookshelf, pulled off a bible, said "no", and then pulled another one. He sat down and turned the pages until he got to a certain one, and then brought it to me. I was expecting it to be baby jesus because we always talk about that page and it is Adelyn's favorite. Instead it was the story of Jesus with Mary and Martha. I was so surprised b/c it is not one of our common stories. He handed it to me and goes "there" and then walked away. Adelyn then came over with her pink bible and turned to a different story of Jesus with the little children. She started pointing at Jesus and saying "Jesus" over and over. My heart completely melted and tears filled my eyes. They both knew who Jesus was, without me pointing it out or without looking at the other one. I was one proud mama! I am so blessed with these two and so thankful that they already have a knowledge and love for our savior!!!

PS...sorry all pictures are from my phone this time! I can't seem to get the camera out and get any good pics these days!

"Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
    his greatness no one can fathom.
4 One generation commends your works to another;
    they tell of your mighty acts.
5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
    and I will meditate on your wonderful works.[b]
6 They tell of the power of your awesome works—
    and I will proclaim your great deeds.
7 They celebrate your abundant goodness
    and joyfully sing of your righteousness." Psalms 145:3-7