Registered!

Well, it took the help of a friend (Kristy!), an experienced mother, to help us but we finally did it! We are all registered for shower gifts at Target. com and Babiesrus.com. You can go to the store or online and look up our names and find out what we are looking for. Thank you in advance because we need all the help we can get!

Beachside wedding in La Jolla for Uncle Patrick and Aunt MK!

We cannot even begin to describe how beautiful and classy this event was. It could not have turned out more perfect! It will be fun to talk about the wedding years from now and tell the twins that they were technically there...in mommy's belly.

I made the mistake of wearing heels to the wedding. Not only were they uncomfortable, but I kept sinking into the ground and getting stuck, then losing my balance, which I have a lack of anyway. Mike held me up most of the time.

Pictures of the event below...

Uncle Patrick waiting for MK.

Beautiful.

The Stuart Family

I am cracking up in this picture because Diana was taking it and Megan came up behind her and lifted up her dress!

Megan

Dog pooing - this was after wedding, thank goodness!

Yummy cake!

Reception tables...notice fatso walking on the left...blah.

Disneyland

We are back from our trip to California for Patrick and MK's wedding. The first stop was Anaheim where we spent two days (long days) at Disneyland with Emily and Megan, our nieces. It was a lot of fun, although very tiring. I walked the first day, but resided in a wheel chair the second. My back hurt, my feet hurt, parts of my body I didn't realize I had hurt...

The babies liked Disney. Well, they liked the music a lot. When we watched the big parade down Main Street I could feel them moving a ton!

Below are pictures of some of our events at Disney...more to follow of the wedding!

The twins first ride on the carousel. I couldn't ride much but I managed to hoist myself up on this horse.

This pic is a little blurry because Uncle Mike was taking it while spinning Emily in the teacups!

Uncle Patrick and Mike in thier lovely touristy, hawaiian shirts.

Yum! We bought them candy at like 9:00 at night! What great parents we will be!

Uncle Mike preparing his girly side! With two girls coming I am sure this isn't the only princess purse he will be carrying.

Papa Stuart in a crazy balloon hat made for Mary-Kevin at the Mexican restaurant. Everyone took turns wearing it!

Survey Says........ 2 Girls

To all of you convinced it was two girls - congratulations. To all of you convinced the twins would be humans - congratulations. Everyone else, sorry about your luck. Nothing we can do it about it at this point! Below are pictures from our ultrasound that nearly never happened due to some Dr. scheduling issues. The girls (now affectionately known as A & B) actually look like babies and not aliens at this point which is a relief. All are healthy and of perfect size (9oz right now!). This is a mix of 4D and 2D pictures and we tried to post the most clear ones. More to come in a few weeks when we get the full 4D package done.

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"A" Knee to "B" face


"A" & "B" butt-to-face (once older they will be all too familar with the butt-to-face gas attack)



"A" face view in 4D, obscured by "B" butt and feet


"A" feet



"B" face with "A" knee/leg about to smash it


"B" profile, spine in full view

"B" fingers (thumb out of view)

4th of July Weekend = Family Fun Time

The fourth of July weekend was a typical weekend for the Germany\Brunner Fam! Everyone gathered together, lots of food and some mean card playing. This year we had Valerie's new addition at the house and he was definitely the highlight of our day. Landen was the center of everyone's attention including the fur-babies, Kirra and Josie. Valerie's boyfriend David also experienced his initiation into the family. I don't think we were too hard on him. I mean, he's already had to deal with Uncle Dumbunny. How bad can the rest of us be?

Lots of pictures were taken and are added below!


Me and my new 2nd cousin, Landen...and Kirra. Kirra liked the baby, but felt the need to be right next to me the entire time I was holding him.



This is the 2nd cousin picture...Landen and the "3 unborns".



The entire family...for once we were all together. From left to right, top to bottom: My cousin Chris, brother-in-law Marty, husband Mike, Valerie's David, Papa Germany, Uncle Dumbunny, sister Sarah, me, cousin Valerie, Kirra the terror, baby Landen, Bill's Amber, brother Bill, Aunt Terry, Mom, Auntie Carol, crazy Josie.


And let's not forget...Bill in Grandpa's sweater and Tim's glasses...random.

Hospital Tour

Mike and I had a tour of the maternity ward of Good Samaritan Hospital this weekend. I was not impressed! The rooms are so tiny! They are currently renovating and updating but the new rooms that are ready are only for low-risk, non-C-section patients. So, obviously, I will not be in those rooms. The real kicker is that they have the Level 3 Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit. It's the best in the city. I can choose to deliver at Bethesda North but then the babies would only get the care of a Level 2 Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit.

Bottom line - we scheduled a tour at Bethesda North, but given the fact that I am having twins and most likely will be delivering prematurely...the best bet is Good Sam. I can stay in a tiny room if I know that the babies are getting the best possible care.

Warning to all family and friends: Not sure how many visitors I will be able to have in the room! And if the babies are in the NICU, only Mike and I and the grandparents are allowed to visit. :(

**Found out later that Bethesda North is actually a Level 3 NICU as well! Whoo Hoo!

Unplanned trip to the doctor....

Today I was having some pain and pressure in my lower abdomen and I started to get worried about it as it became worse through out the day. I had an appointment scheduled for Friday, 6/20 so I just called today to explain my symptoms to make sure it didn't signify anything. They immediately thought it might be a bladder infection so I had to see them right away.

Good news is it was not a bladder infection....bad news is, I have 2 big babies and a small pelvic area. They are just creating a ton of pressure and causing much discomfort...ALREADY! The remedy is a pregnancy belt that will help give support to my heavy belly and relieve the pressure.

In addition, my appointment for Friday was cancelled because she did an exam today. No ultrasound, but we heard the heartbeats! Both are strong and healthy! The doctor said I am measuring about the size of a women in her 7th month of pregnancy with a single child. I have only gained 5lbs. which is excellent considering I am still down a few from the nightmare sickness! The babies are doing well and growing and the next appointment in July will give us the much anticipated news of what the gender will be of the future Stuart twins. I am counting the days!!!!!