Renay needs our prayers!

She has been having some trouble with blurred vision and headaches. On Tuesday she visited her eye doctor thinking that she was just needing glasses. During her exam they discovered a tumor behind her right eye. It seems that it's attached to her optic nerve causing her headaches and blurred vision. It's also causing her left eye to be strained and to work overtime to compensate for the blurred vision in her right eye. She has an appointment scheduled with a specialist on Friday for a biopsy. After the results from the biopsy we will know more about how this will affect the rest of the pregnancy. Please keep her, her family, and the babies in your prayers.

Baby Care Training

We had to attend a baby care training at the hospital tonight. It was part of our requirment for the adoption. Us mommies just got to sit back and watch the dads dress, diaper, feed, burp, etc. the babies (dolls). They went over what the babies would look like, what would be done to them after birth, and how to care for their umbilical cord/belly button. We also got lots of goodies! We got twice as much as everyone else since we are having two babies. That's only fair, right? We thought so anyway! One lady asked what year we were having twins because there was no way two babies were in my tummy. LOL! That was just hilarious! She didn't realize that we were adopting. We were the only non pregnant couple in the room. It was kinda strange in a way. We are now trained, CPR certified, homestudy approved, DFCS cleared, and probably anything else you want to add. Bring on the babies!!

30 Weeks.....

and soo close! I can't believe Renay is already 30 weeks along with the babies. It seems like just yesterday that we got the phone call and were matched with her. I guess time really does fly when you're having fun. We can hardly wait to meet them for the first time. I know delivery day will be here before we know it but for some reason it almost feels as if the clock has stopped. This week has been a little rough so maybe that's why. I did get to speak with her on Friday and all is well with everyone. Another check-up is scheduled for this Thursday. Her doctor is hoping for at least 34 weeks and if they aren't here by 37 they will induce.

A sigh of relief!

Yesterday my nerves got the best of me. I spoke with the coordinator we will be dealing directly with while out of state taking placement of the babies. She was answering all of my insurance questions about the care the babies will receive after delivery. We are having to make sure that all doctors that may need or want to bill us afterwards are considered In-Network providers for my insurance. If they are Out-of-network our fees could sky rocket. This is all soo confusing! At the end of our conversation she asks if me or Sandy has had any contact with Renay this week. Ummmmmm........come to think of it we haven't! I let her know that we had a conference call scheduled for last night and as far as I knew we were still on. She proceeds to tell me that she had been trying to reach her all week and had been leaving her messages but that she hadn't returned any of her calls. Oh no! I tell myself that everything is fine but to just confirm I'm going to call Sandy and make sure we are still going to have our call. Yep! Everything will proceed on schedule.

Time rolls around for our call and Sandy calls to let me know that she can't make contact with Renay. Ok I'm VERY concerned at this point! This just isn't like her. She notices the complete panic in my voice and reassures me that everything will be fine. Like Sandy said anything could be going on but if anything were wrong she would make contact. She felt very confident about that. We hang up on the note that if Renay contacted her she would give me a call. I was very concerned and didn't get much sleep last night.

This morning first thing Sandy calls to let me know that Renay has just contacted her and that EVERYTHING is fine!!! :-) I return back to calm mode at this point. That's all I needed to hear. Just hearing from her makes a world of difference in my stress level. She had attempted to call Sandy back several times last night with no success. Sandy doesn't think her cell was having good reception because her phone never registered her call or mine. (I called her back at 8:30 last night to check and see if she'd heard anything. I didn't get an answer either.) Sandy also asked her about why she didn't return the other coordinator's call. It turns out that there was a misunderstanding between them that Renay was upset about. She promised to return her call today. Our call was rescheduled for today and calm mode has been restored!

OH MY GOSH!!!

We found out yesterday that we are having identical twin girls!!!! We are in TOTAL shock but we are very excited. Both babies are growing great and are very healthy. Each baby weighs in at approximately a little over a pound. Baby A is 12 inches long and Baby B is 10 inches long. Renay and our consultant saw both babies clearly. We are being sent ultrasound pics of both of our angels very soon. WOW!! We feel like we're dreaming and will wake up at any minute. God is really going to bless us as we asked!

The story: Last Saturday the 9th we had a scheduled phone call with Renay. We were talking about the baby and her next doctor's appointment. She told me that she had an appointment scheduled for this Thursday (today). I asked what they were looking for on the ultrasound and if they were just going to check her out real good and make sure she's growing ok and everything. She then spoke directly to our consultant and said that she needed to speak with her. She reassured me that everything was ok and that nothing was wrong. She told me not to worry! (Yeah right!) We ended our phone call and then our consultant called me back to update us on 'the situation'. Sandy told me that everything was ok with the baby and Renay because she knew that was where we were going. She paused .....................um........ ..................um..... (I knew something wild was about to come out at this point!) The doctors think they may have heard another heart beat (well that's good because I think mine just stopped!) They said that it could have been the baby's heartbeat echoing or Renay's but they just weren't sure. On Thursday they were going to go in with a scope ultrasound and investigate to make sure there was only one baby. Ok I'm calm by this point and thinking there is no way, everything is fine, and that the baby is just playing games with us. Oh was I soo wrong!!

Fast forward to Wendesday~ At about 11:45 as I'm about to leave work and meet a friend for lunch my cell beeps. I realize that Sandy has called and left me a message. I check the message and she just says that she has a question for me. Ok this won't take but a minute. I returned her call. As usual she asked how my day was going and so on. Then she just says CONGRATULATIONS you guys are going to be parents to IDENTICAL TWIN GIRLS!!!!! Can you repeat that for me? Are they sure? WOW! OMG! Are you kidding me? This is a day early. It turns out that they called her in a day early because they had an opening. We are asking for everyone to continue praying! God is giving us TWO wonderful miracles! WOW!

Slight change of plans....

We found out yesterday that Renay will be delivering at a different hospital than orginally planned. Since she has been put back on high risk due to the problems that she was having at 25 weeks her doctors decided that she should deliver at a high risk hospital. The hospital that she will now deliver at has an excellent NICU. This is just a precaution in case she comes early and needs medical help. The switch in hospitals works out well for us because we were having a really hard time finding somewhere to stay. There are actually several possibilities with the new location. We are confident that everything is going to work out just fine in the end!

Happy Birthday Mama!!!

I want to wish you a HAPPY 55th birthday!!! I hope you have had a wonderful day. You shouldn't cook on your birthday so tell Peter I said the he should take you out somewhere of your choice for dinner. Kick back and enjoy the rest of your day. You deserve it 55 years and two kids later! Love ya!

We got RAIN!

We finally got to see what rain looks like again! I can't even tell you when the last time it was that it rained here. Mama and I had planned a shopping trip Saturday to pick up a few more baby items. We were determined not to reschedule due to the weather. When we left it was pouring rain and when we came home it was pouring rain. Not complaining at all though because we really needed it and could even use more. We got a few things accomplished Saturday while out shopping. The main one being that I finally found the perfect outfit for her to wear home (or should I say to the motel) from the hospital. It's a pale pink short sleeved gown that buttons down the front. It's simple but very cute. Maybe it will match that pink bonnett that her Aunt Evon has for her. I also have a crocheted bib and bootie set that my Grandma made for us before she passed away. Now all we need is to fastward to August!

God has answered our prayers!

We would like to thank everyone for their prayers! I spoke with Renay tonight and she is doing MUCH better. I was growing increasingly concerned tonight because we had some trouble getting in touch with her. When we got to talk with her we found out that she was at the hospital! Her daughter had fell and broken her arm! Renay said that she hasn't really skipped a beat. Her only concern was that she may use her cast as a weapon against her brother!

She had another Dr's appointment today and everything seems to be back in check. She has a good heartbeat and her stress test showed no stress! That's awesome because all of her previous ones showed at least some stress. Renay told me that we should be prepared because she doesn't like night time. She seems to be really still during the day and then wants to turn cartwheels when she tries to sleep at night. Renay has purchased her a Bible and a gift certificate so that we can take it and have her name inscribed on the front. We just think that is awesome!!

We are still cautious but not as scared as we were. God has answered our prayers!

We need your prayers!

Here is a picture of our little angel. She seems to be perfect in every way! She is becoming a little anxious. We got a call yesterday afternoon that our birthmom woke up to blood and went to the emergency room. She's only 25 weeks along and is already 40% effaced. The doctor stitched her cervix and she will receive three celestron shots a week to help strengthen the baby's lungs. She has also been placed on strict bedrest. The agency has assured us that everything will be fine with the doctor's monitoring her. We're just sick with worry and was wondering if everyone would just say a little prayer for our baby girl!!