Last weekend, my mother-in-law Pat was kind enough to snap a few pictures of Tim, me and my belly. (Thank you Pat!) The amazing part is that she didn't even need a wide angle lens...but we're getting close, as you can see.
The "mandatory" profile shot...our boys are definitely growing!
My new digs: We put a twin bed in the living room, as it is more comfortable and a little higher, so it's much easier for me to move to a standing position. Thankfully the nifty laptop table Kevin & Nikki gave me for Christmas does go one level higher than this, so I can pull it up closer and avoid the need to grow longer arms - though it doesn't go high enough to get over my belly. Go figure... Now that I've officially been on leave from work for just over a week, the monotony of bed rest is starting to kick in. Please give me a call at home or email me if you get a chance. It certainly helps break up the day!
We've got a busy weekend planned: Pat will arrive sometime on Friday and stay thru the weekend. My brother Kevin and his family Nikki, Aaron and our new neice Sophia will arrive mid-day on Saturday and stay thru Sunday morning. Don (my father-in-law) will be at a tractor auction in near-by Shipshewana, IN. Tim will spend the day with him there on Saturday, then bring him home to stay the night and ride home with Pat Sunday afternoon. Something tells me I'll be on my twin bed in the livingroom watching all the activity from a safe distance...
One more item to note: The women in my Bunco group have offered to start bringing over meals to us twice a week. Its difficult for me to spend much time on my feet - and I'm supposed to be laying down as much as possible - which makes it a bit difficult to cook a meal. We can't thank you girls enough for doing this for us. The generosity of our new friends here in Indiana is almost overwhelming.
We hit the 27 week mark on Wednesday - and I'm so thankful to still be at home. As you may recall, our next appointment with Dr. Donald is Tuesday the 17th. We'll be sure to post an update shortly after that. Hopefully I'll be posting that update from home, but he may have me admitted to the hospital if he feels that would be safer for the babies and me. We'll definitely keep you posted!
Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Tim & Kristin
Kris and Tim - Great to spend time with you. The boys are growing. Kris, you are a wonderful mom already. They depend on you for everything; their development, nutrients and safety inside you. The tough time is here and you both are handling it so well with positive thinking, humor and candor. You're doing it right and we are so proud of you. Also, it doesn't get better than loyal loving family and friends.
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Hey Kristin
ReplyDeleteI am glad all is going well with you and babies thus far. I will keep you in my prayers as i have been doing. Keep me in your prayers we are now 13 weeks pregnant and i am going to be going in for surgery to have three stitches put in to hold baby in.. So keep us posted and if you need anything i am normally home we can email back and forth or even talk....
Janet (donna's daughter)
Kristen,
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing. I am glad that you are still home and things are going so well for you. Keep up the good work. How nice that you have such good friends in your new home that are taking care of you. You are lucky. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Leslie Schneemann
You look fabulous my dear!!! Can't wait to hug you and Timmy and rub that belly in just one short week! We love you all! xoxo Jules
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ReplyDeleteMy name is April I work with Dana and feel like I know you:) You look great!! Best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy. You do pregnancy well:)
Grow babies grow,
April
Kristin, you look wonderful! I can't believe there are 4 boys in there. You don't even look swollen.
ReplyDeleteThank god for friends. That's great that they are coming to bring dinners. It's too bad we are so far away, b/c we would like to help too. I make a mean meatloaf!
I'll try to give you a ring this week, we need to catch up before the big day. I don't know how you are being so patient with bed rest. I would go absolutely crazy!
Can't wait to hear what the doc says...
Kristin!! I can not believe how good you look! I know bedrest isn't very exciting but really try and enjoy the peace and harmony while you can.
ReplyDeleteSam says Hi and is impressed that there are four babies in your tummy. (just had her first real birthday party today - I'm tired!)
Hugs to you and Tim and all those boys!
Brooksie
I keep you and the babies in my prayers. Everyone's prayers must be helping, since you are able to still be at home. The bed on the first floor was a great idea as I'm sure that stairway seems longer each time you make the climb. It sounds like you are truly blessed with your network of family and friends to help you out. I wish I were closer so I could help out too. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
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Hey Kris! You look terrific! It's great to hear that you are still home and that everyone is doing well! As always you guys are in our prayers! Love ya!
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