Hey everyone, haven't been here for ages but I'll update you now.

I've had my babies, identical twin girls, they were born in June by emergency c-section.  They are adorable and they are piling on the weight now.  Twin 1 was 4lb 12oz & Twin 2 was 6lb 1oz, but now Twin 1 is 8lb & Twin 2 is 8lb 15.5oz.  They will be 6wks tomorrow.

Although they are a joy to watch & to cuddle, they are extremely hardwork too.  There really isn't enough hours in the day.  Hubby has been back to work for a few weeks now & we've kind of got into a routine, feeding time is the hardest part.  Both are fed at the same time & it takes me over an hour to feed both, wind them & change them.  Just now they are feeding every 4hrs, which is great, at least I can get some things done in between but not sleeping.  I'm surviving on 5hrs sleep per 24hrs, I'm exhausted!!!

The weather is affecting them big time, its so hot & sticky and they really don't like it.  They are so restless & won't take their full amount of milk which in turn makes them hungry before their next feed.  I'm sure it will all settle down soon though.

Right, I'm going now as I can hear one of them screaming their little lungs out, its soooooooooooooo funny when they both cry together, I have screaming in stereo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought I'd update you lot on my pregnancy.  I'm 25wks now, only 11wks to go & counting.  Everything is going fine, both babies are doing well and are now approx. 1lb 7oz each.  They have long legs too.  Did I mention we are having 2 little identical girls. 

I have to say though, this pregnancy is zapping me of energy.  They are taking every little ounce of energy I have and using it up in movements, day & night!!!!  Most days I feel good, I get bad indigestion and sometimes my back is achey but on the whole I'm going ok.  Around 2ish every day I feel knackered & if I sit down then that's me, I do try & catch a 15-20min nap every day just so I can keep up with my other 2 & all the daily chores.

The schools are on holiday just now & its been great.  I've been getting up an hour later but what a difference that's made, but alas that will all end next week. 

Anyway, another scan on Monday just to check measurements & growth, keep you updated.

Well I've been for my 17wk scan although they dated me at 16+5wks.  It was really just a check up but I'm glad to say that the babies are fine.  They have plenty of fluid around them & both bladders were present.  We couldn't see what sex they were because they had their backs to us & kept wriggling around. 

Its so funny to see them twisting & turning on the monitor.  Twin 2 kept kicking Twin 1 in the head, well, that's what it looked like.  Obviously, its not hurting Twin 1 but they are both so active.  I've been feeling little movements here & there so its going to be fun & games when they seriously start to grow AND kick me for real.

I've to go back in 2wks time for another check up of fluid & bladders, then back the next week for the BIG scan.  That will be the one were they check for Spina Bifida, check the bladders once again etc, etc.  Then after 20wks my consultant reckons I will be on 2 weekly scans from then on. 

I'm glad they're monitoring me closely and it gives me a chance to see how much they've grown since the last time.

I did get pictures this time but they weren't so clear so I'm not going to upload them.  Have to wait till the next time!!!!

I've uploaded the scan photos from the 14wk scan.  Hopefully I'll have more next week.

As instructed by purpledragon I'm writing to keep you up-to-date about my pregnancy.

I'm 16wks now and I found out a fortnight ago that my twins are identical.  From now on I've to go for scans every 2-3wks, this is because my twins share a placenta & a membrane but have their own sacs.  They are MCDA twins, which means they could be at risk to TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome).  My scans will be very detailed from now on, they have to check the babies bladders, heart, fluid around them, check they are both growing at roughly the same rate.  Its a small risk that they could develop this but the earlier it is detected then the earlier they can start treatments.

I'm feeling fine, my sickness has passed & some days I have a lot of energy and then some days I just want to go back to bed & sleep.  I've started to feel little movements which is reassuring. 

My next scan is 13th Feb, can't wait to see those little babies again.  The last scan was amazing, they were both moving around so much, glad I couldn't feel them at that point.  I've been told they'll tell me the sex if we want to know.  Its either 2 boys or 2 girls, I think we'll probably find out just so we can get organised.

So I'll be in touch once I've had my scan next week.

I know it's been a while since I was last here but I felt I had to tell you my news.  I went for my 12wk scan yesterday, I'm acutally only 11wks but I didn't know that until yesterday, anyway, the news is.........................................I'm having *TWINS*

I'm still in shock but very happy & excited at the news.  It's all the practical stuff that is running through my head now, cots, double pram, bigger car.   My hubby was gobsmacked but also chuffed, he started to phone everyone straight away.

It was a lovely way to end 2007 & start 2008.

I'm going back in 2 wks time so they can measure them properly, one baby wasn't playing ball, and they'll be able to tell me if they
are identical or non-identical.  How exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, I'm now trying to get as many freebies as possible for the new arrivals in July.  I've been on this website and it has links.  If you use my link & complete an offer then I'll get my freebies.  Have a look & see.

http://www.freebabygifts.co.uk/freeavent?referer_id=13448
http://www.freenappies.net/free-nappies-club?referal_id=103784

My great news is.......................................................................I'm pregnant!!!  Yes, we are adding to our brood of 2 to make 3.  We had sort of decided to try again but we are quite shocked that it happened so fast.  I'm only 6wks so I've got a long way to go yet but I'm chuffed to bits & sooooooooooooooooooo excited.  My first 2 pregancies were fairly easy, no morning sickness at all so I'm hoping it will be the same for this one.  I'm waiting on our midwife phoning so I can arrange my booking-in appointment with her.  I wonder if anything has changed in 5yrs.  We decided to tell our boys soon before it leaks to them through gossip-mongers at school.  The other really nice thing is my mum lives close by now so she'll be able to experience this with me.   She lived far away when I was pregnant with the first 2, she's never been to a scan or felt the bump move. 

So, I'll keep you posted on how thing are developing.

Just thought I'd pen a few lines before I head to my bed.  November eh, where does the time go??  Soon be Christmas!!!  On that subject of Christmas, going Chrissy shopping tomorrow with a friend.  Haven't started shopping yet although I have a few ideas.  I love Christmas, love the whole decorating the house, planning the menu for Christmas day, buying & wrapping the presents.  Anyway, I'll see how I go tomorrow & how much money I spend.

An update on my eldest & his football......................................he took his assessment (yes, it was 2hrs of playing football) AND he has been accepted on the next stage.  All it means is he has an extra training evening but its a step nearer the academy.  There was nearly 200 boys at the assessment & only 48 of them were chosen to go through to the next stage.  I'm well chuffed and so, so proud of him.  He can't be accepted into the academy until he's 10 so we've a wee while to wait before that happens, but I'm sure it will if he carries on enjoying it as much as he does.

The youngest had his birthday this month, thoroughly enjoyed himself & was spoilt rotten as usual.  Can't believe how big he is getting & how cheeky!!!  I also had a birthday this month, 2 days after the youngest.  Can believe how old I'm getting, its never really bothered me before but when I look around at the school gates and notice the young mums, it makes me feel old.  I don't think I look my age though.......................21 again & again.

Oh, and work is busy (yeah, yeah, yeah), we are fully booked up till Christmas & now we're booking for January.  So relieved but still have a long way to go.  Its a start anyway.

I've not been in for a while but I'll explain my reasons why in a minute.  I've been trying to stay away from the computer as a social thing and spend more time working (!!!!!!), it's paid off a little bit.  Work has picked up slightly, although next week is a disaster, but November is very good.  I've also been trying to finish my end of year accounts, to no avail.

I've volunteered to be Treasurer at our school's PTA, that's taken a long time to sort out, still haven't sorted everything out yet but I'm on top of things now.  Paperwork, paperwork & more paperwork, just as well I enjoy that sort of thing.

My boys are doing well at school, eldest got a glowing report the other week & youngest has settled down to school life really well.
Eldest is still doing his football and doing very good.  He has an assessment at the end of this month, scouts from the football academy will be there, the assessment lasts for 2 hrs (oh my god he'll be knackered) and they will point out what he needs to improve on or not.  He had his team photos taken on Sunday, it was great.  They were in the main stadium and they looked fantastic, can't wait to get copies.  I'm so proud of him.

My kitchen is finally getting painted, very boring colours but the floors are restricting me & we can't afford to replace the floorings yet so bland boring colours it is, I will accessorize to jazz it up a bit. 

Other that that is pretty much the same, counting down to Christmas.  Already started some shopping, have to get organised you know.  I love Christmas!!!

I know its been a while but I've been very busy.  It's still taking me a while to settle into a new routine whilst boys are at school.  I thought the day would drag but if I'm perfectly honest, the days are going in sooooooooooooo fast.  I think I'm achieving something and then I look at my watch and the day has gone. 

I'm trying my hardest to generate new work but its proving very difficult, but I'm not giving up.  Work has been trickling in but not fast enough, the next few months are going to be so hard and I've got so many birthdays coming up too.  My eldest is 8 this month and
I'm having to rob Peter to pay Paul just so I can get him a pressie.  Not fun . 

I'm starting to think that the house might have to go, the only snag is the houses around here aren't much cheaper than the one we bought so we are up s**t creek without a paddle.  I'm probably being slightly dramatic here but some days its hard to look on the positive side of things. 

Right, I've got to go now and do some housework.  I've proof read a report this morning, put out a few invoices and paid a couple of bills.  I have also walked the dog, had a cup of tea & ate half a big bar of galaxy chocolate .  I need to do the housework to burn of the calories I've just consummed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!