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It's 1:30 AM and I can't sleep.....so it begins! :)

I am thinking that this is probably the first of many nights the twins will keep me from sleeping. However, holding a baby at 1:30 in the morning sounds much more fun that being awake just finding things to pass the time. Above is the most recent picture of our growing twins at 34 weeks. On Tuesday, we went in for our appointment. Mommy has completed her 2nd week of bed rest and the babies have decided to stay awhile longer. We are very happy because 2 weeks ago, I started having contractions and were a little afraid they would make an early appearance.
The little boy, which we'll be calling Reid Allan is measuring 5 lbs 2 oz. The little girl, which we will be calling Rylee Christine is measuring 4 lbs 15 oz. We are very excited they are sharing and both growing big. :)
We have been busy getting everything ready for their arrival. However, since I've been put on bed rest......Daddy/Grandma/friends have been stepping in to help. Dan has pretty much been super Dad, husband, student, employee, housekeeper, etc. This man can do it all....and is juggling it all quite well. The following two pictures are of the beautiful blocks that my friend Melinda made for the nursery. They turned out perfect and it's just fun to see their little names now that we decided. :)
However, more than getting their rooms ready, I feel like bed rest has given me more time to slow down and really prepare for the exciting time in other ways. It's funny, because so many people seem to assume that Dan and I are overwhelmed with even the thought of caring for two babies. However, we really feel the opposite. We both have spent lots of time praying....and really have been given a peace about the way God has been preparing us for this. Just tonight we were talking and I said, "Ya know? I guess I thought I would be freaking out more right about now. But, I'm not....not at all. I feel more relaxed going into this than many other situations we have faced. Weird." We know that He has created these two little miracles and chosen US to be their parents. What a double blessing that we can turn back to praise! We know there will be frustrations, late nights, crying, worrying......but we know a God that will carry us through it all.
Well.....I think I might be tired now.....maybe a little. Maybe just maybe...I can fall asleep before these two start their 3 o'clock dance party. Ha! :)

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