Baby Shower at 30 Weeks & the Fabulous Week 31

Wow...how does time seriously go so fast?!? Week 30 ended with my first BABIES Shower in Columbia City. It was a great shower and it was so nice to see a ton of family and friends that I have not seen since the Holidays or before. I got so many great gifts which will become all of great use once our little bundles of joy arrive :) Here are a few pics from the shower:

On to week 31...I am still amazed on how wonderful this pregnancy has been. I pray that it continues and that our babies stay inside for at least 5 more weeks. That would put them at 36 weeks which is a normal time for them to arrive. It is pretty crazy to think that only 5-7 more weeks and we will have 2 blessings from God....we can't be more thankful :)

I had my 31 week check-up appointment yesterday where I measured 35 weeks. Doc is very happy with how everything looks and I am going to be able to continue working as long as I take it easy :) I will have an ultra sound next Thursday and then follow up with my 33 week visit to see how the babies are checking out. Please continue to keep us all in your thoughts and prayers. We have been so blessed and I pray for God's journey to continue. We miss and love you all!!! Enjoy a few belly pics:

30 Weeks

At the Tulip Festival

31 Weeks

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

28 AND 29 WEEKS!!!!

It has been a busy past two weeks! We just got moved into our new house and have some unpacking to do! It is so nice to be in our own home!!!!

Now to the good stuff....I had an Ultra Sound on April 23rd and it was by far the best one :) The only thing I would have wished for, was Grant to be there. He was traveling and couldn't make it, so his wonderful Mom was along my side :) I filled him in completely with all the details! The babies were very busy the whole time. The little girl is still heads down and the little boy is breech. As the tech did all her measuring, both babies are looking GREAT! The boy is 2 lbs 11 oz and the girl is 2 lbs 9 oz. It is a blessing that they are so close in weight and one is not stealing all the goods. They both measured right on track at 28 weeks. God has blessed up with amazing babies that are both growing at the same rate....wow, how thankful we are :)

So as the ultra sound went one, the little girl had the hiccups...after she got rid of then, the little boy got them. It was so cute to see their heart rate and a bump jump from a hiccup. I got to see the little girl blinking her eyes and the little boy stick out his tongue :) How exciting to feel so connected with these babies...absolutely amazing! The past couple days at work I have felt the little girls foot kicking at my ribs, then a foot will be at the surface of my skin. I love it...it puts a smile on my face knowing that they are both inside being active and growing to be strong little babies :)

My check-up with the Doc this past Monday went Great! I measured at 33 weeks and he was very happy with the growth of both babies. I continued to tell me to take it easy and be careful. I am past the critical point, but we want to keep the babies inside for at least 7 more weeks! I pray that God continues his plan and the babies grow at a healthy rate. Thank you Lord!!!

Overall, I am still feeling great. The belly is growing and it is getting a little harder to breathe when sitting down, but once again...I can't complain for how great this entire pregnancy has been. I pray that God continues to be with both the babies and myself. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers and I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Enjoy a few updated pics of the BABIES BUMP!!!

28 Weeks!

29 Weeks!

• Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

26 & 27 WEEKS

Sorry I missed a few postings. Our Internet has been misbehaving...so here I go :) I had my glucose testing and it was not as bad as people make it sound. I had to drink this orange flavored drink that tested like really flat thick pop. I drank it fast and didn't turn back! After doing that, I had my 26 week check-up. My body and the babies are still on track and doing great. I measured at 31.5 weeks, which is pretty normal due to the two little ones in there :) It is funny...I don't look that much further along, Doc says the 6'1" frame def helps :) We scheduled my next ultra sound and then headed back down to the lab to get blood drawn for the glucose test. You had to sit for an hour before drawing the blood. It went great, I looked at the wall and the session went well :) Needles are a bit of a weakness for my stomach! Needless to say, I never heard from my Doc...so no news is GOOD news...I passed the test!!!!



As the weekend went on, Grant and I found 2 cribs that we purchased...a white one for the little Girl and a cherry one for the little Boy. One more thing to cross off our list...yippeee!



As for the start of week 27...things are still going great! I would say my energy is starting to dwindle down a little compared to majority of my 2nd tri-mester. Sleeping at night is getting a little uncomfortable. Just a lot of tossing and turning...so when it is time to get up in the morning, I am ready :) I can't complain though...I still feel wonderful and I am loving every minute of carrying these 2 little precious bundles of JOY! They have both been pretty busy in there...quite the active babies we have on our hands :) Grant has got to feel them move several times! It is so amazing to feel them moving...no words describe the feeling!



I have an ultra sound on April 23rd and then a follow-up appointment on the 27th for my 29 week appointment. WOW...can you say time is flying...or time flies when your having FUN! This is just amazing to think that God has blessed Grant and I with 2 babies...a boy and a girl! I cannot thank him enough for how wonderful this pregnancy has been for me and for being by my side this whole time. I pray that God continues to keep us on this fantastic path and that our babies are strong and healthy when the enter this world that will fill them with LOVE.



Thank you to each one of you who continue to pray and keep us in your thoughts! I will be updating you very soon...I promise!


PS...Grant and I just closed today on our new Home and we get possession this Friday. Thank you God for this blessing and be with us as we pack up, move and unpack :)


Enjoy a few pictures of the GROWING BABIES BUMP!!!

26 Weeks

27 Weeks

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

25 TERRIFIC Weeks

How do the weeks fly sooo fast?!? We have come upon 25 weeks and everything is still going wonderful! My belly has continued to grow and I am still feeling great :) My back has started to bother me a little bit, but I really can't complain. I am thankful that God has continued to bless the Babies and I :) I pray that he stays along our side and blesses these Babies with healthy nutrition and keep them inside Mommy until it is time to arrive around 36 weeks :) My experience has been amazing and I couldn't be more thankful for this miracle that has happened to Grant and I.

We have our 26 week appointment this Friday. I have the glucose testing to make sure that I do not have gestational diabetes (this is a normal routine for pregnancy). Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that my sugar level is normal and that the babies are still on track at 26 weeks :) I am interested to see what I measure at....last time my belly size was 4 weeks ahead of schedule...def 2 babies in there!!!

Hope all is well with everyone and I will update you after our appointment this week! Have a wonderful week and lots of love to you all :)

Enjoy the 25 week pics!!!

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

24 Weeks and LOVING it!!!

So I did skip a week...thought I would update after our 2 appointments that we had this week :) We have our ultrasound on Wednesday...it went great! Our baby girl is heads down and our little boys is heads up. There is still plenty of time for him to turn which means I will be able to have a vaginal birth. I pray that both the babies are stress free and in the correct position and we will be good to go the "v" way.

We just got home from our doctor check-up and both babies measured up at 24 weeks...yippeee! They are both growing at the same rate and right on track...thank you God :) On the other hand, I measured up at 28 weeks...tell you how fast I have grown and how having 2 babies inside make a big difference. Doc said that each time I will be further along in measuring up, which is perfectly normal for TWINS!!!

I am advised to take it easy from here on due to the possibility of contractions happening with a multiple pregnancy. I am allowed to take short & slow walks...pretty much my limit. I pray that everything continues to go great and that the babies continue to grow at the same pace. God has blessed us thus far and I have Faith that he will continue to be by our sides.

We are getting more and more excited as time continues to fly! We will be moving into our new home April 24th, so lots to keep us busy!!! I miss you all and can't wait to see you soon :) Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the most recent BABIES BUMP!!!

24 Weeks and 2 Days!!!

Bare belly shot...looks a little bigger not covered up :)

Baby BOY Profile...sucking his thumb!

Baby GIRL profile :)

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

22 WONDERFUL Weeks

Hello to you all! I am now a little over 22 weeks and still feeling GREAT :) It seems that My BABIES Bump is popping out more and more everyday, I LOVE it!!! We did some TWINS registering yesterday at Target and Babies R Us...it was a long day, but got a lot done. Grant and I had so much fun picking out all the things we are going to be needing. We continue to pray everyday for Healthy babies and that we can be the BEST parents that God has intended for us. Thank you for all your continuous prayers :)

As for the HOUSE update...we made an offer last Saturday and.........they accepted it Monday evening! We are so thrilled and excited to know that we have a huge load off our shoulders and that we will be in a "home" before the TWINS arrive :) We take possession April 24th and will have plenty to keep us busy up until that point and beyond!

Other than that, we are all doing wonderful and look forward to seeing everyone soon! We have an Ultra Sound April 25th and then our Doc Appt follows-up on the 27th. Please continue to keep healthy babies and pregnancy in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you God for this amazing Blessing!

Enjoy a few pictures of the growing BABIES Bump and our SOLD sign :)

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink

21 Weeks

Everything is going GREAT! I can't believe how fast time is going...the weeks are flying! The TWINS are moving more and more everyday :) It is such an amazing feeling and the best part is that Grant has got to feel the BABIES more too! I am feeling wonderful...full of energy and loving every minute of carrying these TWINS :)

There are still those random moments....Grant said today, "Chas...we are having 2 babies...TWINS"...we both get the biggest smile and share a few chuckles together! How excited we are :)

Today was a little tiring...we went house shopping...looked at 3, loved 1 and of course they just accepted an offer Thursday. The other 2 were asking too much for what we would be getting. Lots of updating...yuck! So we decided to write an offer on one that we have had our eye on for a long time. We decided to low-ball them and see what their reaction is...never know! We should find something out by Monday evening....cross your fingers for us!!!

Hope all is well with everyone and can't wait to see you! Please continue to keep these precious BABIES and the rest of my pregnancy in your thoughts and prayers :) We thank God everyday for the wonderful blessing of allowing us to carry two babies and look forward to loving them sooo much! Much love :)

Love Grant, Chas & Daisy Arnoldink