I have somewhat come to terms with the fact that I soon will have 3 children under a year and a half. Although, I can't even begin to process how I will do it. Guncle Jamie will be coming to stay for a month or so, part being before the birth. This pregnancy is a breeze compared to my first. My biggest complaint is the heartburn, but it's nothing like what I had with the twins. Grayson kicks the heck out of me every night, starting around 9 p.m. and ending around midnight. I could REALLY use those extra hours of sleep!
I have found an amazing hospital to birth the baby and they fully support my choice to have a VBAC.... looking forward to my first "real" birthing experience. I plan to birth Grayson without any drugs or intervention. I am actually very hopeful of this, as my hospital's c-section rate is one of the lowest in the country, as well as their intervention rates. We shall see...
Oh the TWINS! I swear I will stop referring to them as the "twins" very soon... that and my many bad habits I have adapted to, as a mother of multiples. They are walking, running, wild little 24 lb gals! Everlynn started walking around 14 months and Viv followed about 3 weeks later. They are into EVERYTHING. That is an understatement. Let no cabinet or drawer be left unlocked or else! One twin can create a disaster zone, faster than I can grab the other that was initiating the disaster in the first place. The noise level is out of control, as they are extremely vocal little ladies. They feed off of each other and the cycle of crazy never ends!
Currently both are breaking their molars and it's super fun! We moved them back into the same room to make another nursery. Yes, we have 3 cribs now:) We thought this would make for a tough transition, but they LOVE sleeping together. Biting each other by day, cuddling by night. Of course.
My favorite thing about having two toddler girls right now:
- Watching them play with "ba-bee" dolls
- Witnessing the very VERY occasional display of affection towards one another
- Tons of kisses and hugs (especially to dada)
- Experiencing how very different these identical twins behavior actually is- it's the most interesting thing ever!
- Twin language, which sounds something like Japanese and Extraterrestrial language
The struggles:
- Biting each other
- Mopping/Sweeping the floors 3+ times a day, never ending laundry, and constant noise
- Anything involving being seated in a stroller
- Anything involving being seated ANYWHERE... or leaving the house period:))
I now understand why mothers of twins or more, never take their 1-2 year old to the mall or shopping. Target used to be our best friend, our place of entertainment and leisurely walks, now it's the source of my emotional breakdowns. I am lucky, if I can hold in the tears through check-out.
Although, I did receive a 30% discount at Old Navy the other day. The lady said "Well, I just feel so bad for you. You deserve this much!" Yep. I felt pathetic, but I will take the savings!!
As far as the twins health, we are still doing something right. They managed the Summer with no illness. We are still vaccine free and it's the best decision we have ever made for them. I learn more and more everyday, of the negative side effects on the immune system, chronic illness, allergies, and inflammation, for which vaccines play a huge role. We have yet to have more than congestion and/or a runny nose and that speaks louder than words, considering they are 16 months old.
... and yes, we managed to dodge the Measles epidemic in the Twin Cities. "Epidemic" being all of 20 people. That was a close one. Lucky for those victims, they are now 85% less likely to develop a long list of cancers later in life. Including Breast Cancer, the second largest killer of women in America. Just an interesting fact:)
Life is crazy. Some days I don't know how I manage all of it, being 25 weeks pregnant, but I am trying to love every minute of it. I try to freeze the precious moments in my mind, as I know I won't remember all of them. I can't get over how much they are changing right before my eyes... turning into little girls so quickly. It breaks my heart!
I have to say, that I am loving the Fall weather! I usually dread the Fall, because with that, Winter comes soon after, but given the difficulties leaving the house with the girls, we won't be missing much anyhow. Kyle and I are thrilled about the arrival of baby Grayson and Guncle Jamie this Winter! This should make for an unforgettable Holiday Season with Everlynn and Vivian!
