Happy New Year!

We started out the new year with our scheduled 2-week visit to the doctor this morning. All 5 of us are progressing well and received a clean bill of health. The appointment this time was short and sweet: no growth measurements on the ultrasound. They measured each baby's heart rate and all are very good - in the 140s and 150s (within the "normal" range). The ultrasound tech commented that things are starting to get a little cramped for space in there - so much so that we still couldn't get clear shots of Babies A & B to determine their sex. Hopefully we'll be able to find out at our next appointment on January 22. The doctor used a tape measure to check my fundal height (or is it fundal length?) - basically the size of my uterus. I think he was a bit aggressive last time when he estimated my size at 26 weeks - because this time with the tape measure, I'm coming in at 27 weeks (though I'm only 17 weeks along). The only words of caution he gave me today were to be sure to get more rest. As I near full-term size, the risk of pre-term labor increases and one of the best ways to avoid that is to get plenty of rest. Since we'll have the painting finished in the nursery in the next week or so, that will certainly help increase my rest time. Speaking of the nursery: With my friend Dana's help, I'm about 75% done with the border in the first room and will start with the border in the 2nd room on Sunday or Monday. I'll post pictures soon. I think that wraps it up for now. We wish you all a wonderful 2009! Love, Tim & Kristin