Welcome Baby Spencer and Baby Tanner

Just returned from the hospital. I am going to keep this to the point as there are sure to be many posts to follow.  Here's the scoop:

We went to the hospital this morning at 6 am for a scheduled c-section. We had practically the entire hospital on hand for the delivery. There were an estimated 20 to 30 people present at all times during the delivery. Two of every team. You couldn't hope for more personalized care or attention to one patient. The surgery started about 8:25 or so and by 8:35 there were two perfectly healthy boys screaming (and peeing).  In a nutshell things couldn't have gone any smoother. Spencer came first at 8:35 weighing 5 lbs 5 ounces and 18.25 inches long. Then Tanner arrived at 8:36, 6 lbs 15 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Obviously a discrepancy in size. However, the doc said that size alone has nothing to do with being identical or not at this point. They do look very different, but again, the weight could make all the difference.  They both have all fingers and toes, breathing great from the start.  Perfect.   At this point we are leaning toward not identical since one has O+ blood and preliminary tests show the other having O-.  More tests will be done know for sure. 

Mom is doing great. She is drugged up and a little nauseous  but over all said the experience was very stress free. A sharp contrast compared to previous births. She will continue to recover for a couple of days with the babies in the hospital.

So that is it in a nutshell. There are pics below and video will likely be added a little later today. 

We'll be interested to hear who you all think the babies look like. We're a little stumped at this point. 

Getting closer

I know these posts are just info and no pictures but we still have a ton to do before the babies come and I'm sure it will be picture overload when they arrive. So I thought I would just share thoughts right now since I can't really do much other than just sit. We are getting settled more everyday, thanks to the help of my mom. She has not stopped working to get our things put away and organized. She is truly saving us right now. I don't know how we would do this without her.

I'm very big and uncomfortable. I'm now 36 weeks and grateful to have gotten this far. Everyday that goes by helps me feel the babies will be OK and healthy. I have one more week before I'm scheduled for a c-section. The countdown is on. As uncomfortable as I am, I still want to make it as long as I can for the babies. I really want them to be full term and as developed as possible. I can't wait to see them and hold them. I really love babies and I still can't believe that I get to have two at the same time. As hard as it will be, I know it will also be so special. We know what their names are but we are going to wait until they are born to announce them. So stay tuned.

Caden, Max, and Jake are such great boys. They have endured so much this year but they are still as sweet and good as ever. I'm lucky to have them. They are so excited to meet their baby brothers. It's a daily conversation now. I hope their enthusiasm continues through the crying and struggles we will face juggling two.

Nick is working hard in his new dental clinic. He is really enjoying the people he works with and the work itself. He has a lot on his plate as well. A couple of weeks ago in church he was asked to be a primary teacher. Most of the kids speak Spanish so they were thrilled to have him come. I thought it would be great since that's simple and he will still be able to help me and the babies on sundays, etc. Well last sunday when we showed up, our Stake President was there to meet us and asked to talk to Nick before the meeting. As members, we all know what that means. They have a new job to give. Well the new calling, is for Nick to be the 2nd counselor in the Branch Presidency. Wow- that's huge and it is not going to be easy. Our current President and counselor only speak Spanish, so we both felt that he would have the opportunity sometime since he's bilingual. But we thought that was down the road a ways. AND they are NOT going to release him from his primary teacher calling. Somehow, I'm going to have to juggle all five boys on sundays without Nick. How is it possible? I sure am glad that I have faith in our Heavenly Father because it seems too much to handle.

I keep thinking, what else could possibly happen this year for our family? 2009 will be unforgettable. I better go put my feet up. If I sit in this position for too long, they swell even bigger and they feel sprained.

We will post something exciting next time for sure. The 28th is the deadline. I'll be at 37 weeks!

Nothing New

This isn't going to be too interesting, but at least we are posting something.

Our household goods came yesterday so now we are trying to put the house together. It's getting there and should be good to go by the time babies come. Rebecca went to the doc and they said everything was great. So far she has lucked out. No need for steroids or bed rest, just taking it a little easy. She is 35 weeks and going strong. They set a date for her to be induced at her 37 week mark, the 28th of August. From the looks of things she should make it. She is measuring 44 weeks pregnant right now! So you can imagine that the body is wanting to get this over with. Her mom showed up today to spend a month and a half. She will be well utilized while she is here! We were realizing yesterday that we were being spoiled... They showed up at 8 am to remove our loaner furniture and deliver all of our new furniture, and even assemble it. Then someone from church showed up bucket and rags in hand to clean our house and bring us dinner-- dinner we couldn't eat because out neighbor had already offered a spaghetti and meatball meal (Katie if you're reading, it made me think of you), then family shows up today to help. Spoiled.

Totally unrelated, check out the cool videos below. I know they are random, but thats what happens when I do these posts.

Un Saludo Desde España

The blog is alive... and so are we. This is going to be a quick summary of our current state. We will post more regularly once a few more things get settled. I will post a few photos below as well.

Here's the latest:

Rebecca is still very prego. 34 weeks. Goal is 37. Measures 42 weeks. Healthy, swollen, minimal signs of delivering, trying to take it easy.

Nick has been working some, got out on the bike a few times through the Spanish country side, trying to keep up with life on the move. Is currently getting over feeling deathly ill.

We are in our beautiful house out in town, but with temporary furniture. Shipment coming in a couple of days. House tour to come to the blog later.

Haven't had a chance to travel too much. Live 150 yrds from the beach, went to Gibraltar (English territory), traveled a little around the local cities.

We are enjoying speaking Spanish. The boys think they are pretty cool. Jake says Rebecca's Spanish "doesn't sound good 'cuz it sounds like English." They are brutally honest.

More to come soon. Please drop us a line or comment so we know if it is worth keeping this thing updated!

If you zoom in on the marker on the map, you will see the row of houses the the lower left corner. We are the third one in going from left to right. They are some of the bigger houses around so we lucked out. Our backyard is the forest area and about 100 yrds to the beach. Zoom the map out to get a better view.


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