Doc Check-up at 20 Weeks

We had our first Doctor check-up since finding out that we are having TWINS! It went very very good. My Doctor was rather surprised when he looked at my file and had to take double takes at all the paperwork and notes. He was amazed that I have been and continue to measure up to carrying a single baby, rather than twins. He said....it must be your height and YES I do have the extra room to carry :) I am right on track at 20 weeks and all checked out great...

Some info we learned...I will start to have an ultrasound every month from now on and then start having check-ups every 2 weeks after our next appointment in 4 weeks. The keep a close eye on the growth of Twins; making sure the amniotic fluids and gestational sacks are at the levels where they should be. They check the growth of each Twin to make sure they are at the same rate and one is not stealing all the nutrients.

Twin pregnancies are normally pre-term pregnancies, so having TWINS at 36 weeks is very common. You know what that means....we have lots to keep us busy until June, which is a great thing :)

We have started house shopping, hoping to find something before the TWINS arrive. All is going great and we are sooooo excited to meet these two little blessings that will enter our lives!

Hope all is well with each one of you and we look forward to posting the next TWINS update! Here are are few photo's of the growing Babies Bump at 20 Weeks :)

Holding our Precious TWINS

20 Weeks!!!

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

More on the TWINS!!!

Things are going great today, still letting our exciting news sink in! I have felt the BABIES move more today than any day. They were waiting until I heard the news, now they are moving around. It is absolutely amazing to know that God has blessed us with 2 babies that look to be very healthy and that he has given us a boy and a girl. I pray that God continues to be with these growing babies and with me throughout the rest of pregnancy. I have my next Dr's appointment next Friday, so I will find out more info about my due date and the TWINS :)


Here are some ultrasound pics, so that everyone knows that we are have 2 babies!!! Notice on each pic that it has a description and it labels Baby A (Girl) and Baby B (Boy). Enjoy!!!

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

TWINS!!!

Well, today was the BIG day...Grant's 27th Birthday and we found out the sex of our baby....well the sex of our TWINS!!! We are so very blessed that God has allowed me to carry 2 healthy babies and that we will have a girl and a boy :) Both babies are very healthly with all measurements where they should be! We both thank God for these blessings and pray that he continues to be with me throughout the rest of pregnancy.

I will post some of the pictures in the next day or so! Thank you to everyone for all the calls and wonderful messages!

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

18 weeks

This week has been wonderful...I have started to feel the baby move! It has been the most amazing feeling knowing that this little miracle has enough strength to start making movements strong enough for mommy to feel! Most of the movements have been in the morning when I am ready to wake up. I love to just lay there and take in the moments of this little bundle of joy making butterfly movements. It is just unbelievable :)

We got spoiled with a beautiful day of weather, so I took Miss Daisy for a nice long walk. On the flip side, they are calling for snow again....yuck!!!

The count down is on...one week from today and we get to start buying for our little one. It could be dangerous....but control will be important..haha! There will be no worry of how quickly you will all find out....the announcement will be everywhere!!!! We pray for a healthy baby and we are so excited to fill it's heart with LOVE.

Miss you all!!!

Here are the first couple pictures I am posting of my growing little baby bump :)

17 weeks

18 weeks

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

Exciting News...Baby "A" is on its way!!!

I am going to start writing every week to update you all on the journey of my pregnancy :) It has been so wonderful thus far and I pray that it continues. I am now 17 weeks and have loved every minute of the experience. We found out that I was expecting on November 6. I smiled from ear to ear filled with joy and excitement. Grant is so excited and I know that he is going to be the "best" dad ever (hint hint...look at our little Princess Daisy).

Going back a few months...we got to hear the heart beat on December 31st. It made the pregnancy soooo real. Grant said, it sounds like a basketball bouncing really fast and close to the ground. The Doc said everything looked great and we were right on track.

Next appointment was January 30th and we listened to the heartbeat again....this time much slower. The baby is growing and not having to work so hard. Once again, everything checked out great. I have gained 3 lbs since my first appt. I am still able to fit into most of my pants...a few are a little uncomfortable. My the end of the month, I might need some stretchy pants...hehe!

Two weeks from today we will get to find out the sex of our little bundle of joy! We both want to know so that we can be prepared as much as possible. It will be Grant's Birthday, so a special day all together!

I hope everyone is doing great and we miss each one of you sooo much!

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

Summer

It has been quite a while since I posted. It has been a busy summer so far! Family Vacation to MIAMI...which was wonderful :) Spending time with our family and friends! Enjoying the beautiful summer days and we will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary in about 1 month! So exciting stuff!!! Here are a few pictures:

The BEAUTIFUL flower from Grandma's Funeral

Grant and I by the pool

Momma and her little ducklings!

Grant and I at the ocean!

Cassi, Me, Leanne, and Dana

Hope everyone enjoys their summer days and look forward to seeing everyone soon! Love you all and miss you much :)

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

A Heart filled with Sadness

It has been a tough past couple of days. My Grandma Myers passed away this past Thursday (June 5, 2008). She had been diagnosed with Lung Cancer a little over a year ago and fought all the way through it. Grandma was a fighter with an amazing attitude and upbeat soul that made her beat cancer. It was just within the past few weeks she had really been aching with pain. She was suppose to go to her doctor's appt and instead was taken to the ER as she stopped breathing on the way. She was given CPR and started breathing again. Grandma was hooked up to oxygen, then taken off and able to breathe on her own. Hours passed and she was moved to her own room because she was doing so good. Around 6:30 pm my dad and sisters decided to head home and return in the morning to see her. Before an hour passed, they received a phone call to hurry back. Grandma had then passed away on their way back to see her.

Grant and I left the following morning to spend time with my Dad and family. My heart is broken for my Dad; he has now lost both Parents. I guess it is hard to believe that "One Day" I will have to feel his pain. Getting older is now starting to make me wish that we could always be "the kids". Life is precious and making every moment count is crucial. Family means more than the world to me and I thank God everyday for the loved ones in my life.

I pray that Dad and the rest of his siblings make it through this tough time. Cry your heart out and remember all the wonderful memories that Grandma has given us. My siblings and I were very fortunate to go to Grandma's house the following day and take some special memories with us. I wanted a wind chime and I will now have this special piece of Grandma always blowing in the wind right beside my heart. I love you Grandma and will miss you more than you can imagine. I am happy that you are with Grandpa and that you are both with the Lord. Hugs and Kisses Always.

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink