Family - Isn't it about...time?

Friends and family, may we present:

Melody Nicole and Bethany Anne Hinson (L to R)
Born 23 Oct 2009
6lbs 6oz and 5lbs 13oz


Mom and babies are all very healthy and will be home in a few days. We couldn't be happier!

More information and pictures to come.

The Not-So-Square Dance on the Farm

Well, it's been a long week waiting for the twins' arrival. Laurie is now to the point of discomfort that we're probably loosing as much sleep as we would if the kiddos were already here.

We decided to go to a local park on Saturday, both to take in the fall colors and to get Laurie walking around in hopes of inducing some contractions.

The park is one of those living museums - a working Ohio farm kept perpetually in a bygone era - something around the 1880's. (I wonder if they have a trained midwife on hand?) It's the same park where Laurie had her baby shower, but Laurie's mom had never been there, and Joe's mom had never seen the farm part of it.

Some of the trees were at their peak. Here's a quick few of the pictures we took:



Laurie takes a break from plowing the fields





A quiet moment by the chicken coop.



The buggy ride we turned down.

Bridging generations (trust us, they're standing on a bridge)

For your amusement, try and find all 5 sheep in the picture above

Okay, there were only 4 sheep in that picture. If you're reading this, we're glad you decided to move on.

The final pictures are the best. We asked Laurie what she would do if her water broke right there on the farm. The answer is below:

Brilliant!!

Well, still no babies. We're still waiting, and waiting...

Belly Full Of Girls

Babies at 32 and 1/2 weeks

During the Ultra sound today there were not very many photo opportunities. Both girls were sleeping, and they are packed so tight in my belly that there is not much room for them to stretch out. I do have a couple face shots of them. Unfortunately neither one of them opened their eyes this time for Joe to see. Oh, well. I am sure we will see their beautiful eyes more then we want at times here in a few weeks. Especially at three in the morning. They are both 4lbs 10oz. Baby B is still slightly taller. It looks like at least Baby B has a full head of hair. Baby A was hiding her head a little, but it looks like she might have some hair as well. The ultra sound tech said to bring some bows to the hospital. We were able to see Baby A breath. They breath in the fluid. Baby B was not, but there was no concern since she was moving her arms and legs all over the place and had a great heart rate. Plus she is the one that gets the hickups at least once a day. Baby B is the top picture and Baby A is the bottom.

Lilyanne

I found this adorable picture of my niece on my sister-in-law's facebook site. Isn't she so cute!!

Belly at 7 months

I am on count down. There are less then 7 weeks left before these little girls arrive. Most of you know that I have gestational diabetes. I can't wait for them to be born so I can have chocolate again! Things are going great. The doctors say the girls look healthy. I can tell they are getting stronger by the way they beat me up from the inside. I am getting more and more tired, and I don't like to bend over to pick anything up. Whenever I drop something during the day, I wait for Joe to get home and have him pick it up for me. I don't have any doctors appointments this week, but starting next week, when there are only 6 weeks left, I have 19 different appointments already set up. I might as well move into the doctor's office. Until next time...