The Fun Has Arrived!!!

The story...Nate was in deep slumber contemplating the exhilarating display of fireworks enjoyed the night before, sparklers, flowers, and the funkadellic...which cannot be explained in words.

It was the evening of the 4th of July. The Cutlers, matt, and some of Jill's family came to hang out, watch some fireworks, and see a movie projected "theater style" onto the garage. Bryan and his date joined us later on...and they actually ended up being the only ones, besides me, to make it to the end of the movie. They helped me clean up and I got to bed around 1:30 am...which brings us to around 3:30am when I was in the deep slumber spoken of. Jill's voice came from the other room saying, "I think my water broke..." with the tone of simply asking for some toilet paper.

With a jump I was up and ordering Jill down to slow the flow of that h-2-0. It was happening so fast--all Hollywood style--throwing the items in a bag not knowing if this was the real thing or not. Well we got it all packed in waddled down the stairs and into the car.

There couldn't have been a better time to be cruising down the freeway...all lanes were clear, just for us. Speeding along I was slightly hoping for the token pull over by some police officer. Just so I could get the police escort. Sadly my wish was not granted, but we did make it to the hospital in record time.

The doctor decided that we should not try to prevent contractions at this point with the water broke. So they admitted her and we were told that it could be hours or days again...like we had heard many times before. While being monitored everything looked good and I was preparing to go home around 1:00 PM. Then the hard contractions started-- REALLY HARD...jill told me--through her screaming--actually it was pretty obvious that she was in a lot more pain than she had been in with her usual contractions...I have the marks on my arm to prove it.

Then the fun started...


Around 3:00 PM - Jill, finally smiling again after the epidural was administered. Me Smiling because the boys were on their way.

At 4:30 PM Jill was wheeled off with me by her side to the O.R. In quiet and happy anticipation for the little ones to arrive.

Jill did GREAT!!! I was so impressed with her courage--seriously--she really worked very hard--in cooperation with their mother the boys made a "No C-Section" situation a reality...They all made dad extremely proud. At 4:48 pm July 5, 2008...Baby A was born. At 3 lbs 11 oz 17 inches long. 2 minutes later Little brother, baby b came too at 4lbs & 18 inches long. The doctors cleared the scales to weigh him again because it, "just wasn't possible for him to weigh that much." Expect the impossible with these little studs!


Baby A and I hanging out for the first time

Mom and Dad with our little boy - Baby B

Mom and Dad with our little boy - Baby A

Baby A is a fighter working to breath on his own--he finally did today and was taken off of the ventilator. Good job buddy!

Baby B - Our darker brother, although the second to come out - continues to be the bigger brother at 4lbs. Also off his ventilator earlier today-keep it up studly! Both came off 2 days earlier than expected!

Here is my wedding ring next to the hand of our little baby A

Both are doing well and will continue to stay in the NICU.

The next step in our journey has begun. We are so grateful to have been entrusted with these little ones...they are the awesomest and as parents we could not be prouder. We thank everyone for your prayers, support, love, and for everything that has been done for us. We look forward to bringing them home for lots of cuddling, loving, and spoiling to be done! But not before they get some names...wish us luck!

Posting

Well, I am laying here in bed complaining to Nate that everyone should post more and then he throws the "Why don't you post." comment at me. I do admit I usually leave the posting up to Nate. I just don't feel like I have much to say. Well, I take that back. Sometimes I feel like I have a lot to say, but not sure if everyone wants to hear about it. I am kind of the boring bed rest gal with no exciting adventures to talk about. I guess I will try to do better at posting and keeping everyone updated. If it gets boring I don't expect you to read on.
The boys and I are doing well. They keep moving like crazy. I swear they are trying to break out any way they can. Nate is holding up I think. Although not many people ask how he is doing. I even get caught up in myself and the boys and forget about him. Poor Nate. Well if he is reading this I want him to know how much I appreciate all he is doing for me and the little babes. He really is a trooper. We love you Daddy.
Thank you everyone for your love and support. I can't say it enough.
Hope to see you soon!

River Rafting Trip

Just got back from a River Rafting Trip with the Young Men. We went down to the Green River. My boss Grant, who has almost 42 years of river experience, was our guide. Seeing as how it was my first time as a leader to plan a trip like this it was nice to get the experience and add another notch to my belt. Most of all a good time was had by all and no accidents to report (Besides the few holes in my tent from the scouts who thought they needed to start a fire inside it). Glad to get out and enjoy the river and nature.



I missed the little lady and the boys a lot.



So much so that I ended up falling asleep this way(not really but I wanted to). WE'RE HAVING TWINS!!! We are so lucky! And We LOVE our little boys.

WEEK 29!

Almost 9 weeks ago the boys gave us a little surpirse by trying to come too early. We were told that we would be doing very well if we could make it to 28 weeks. We trusted in the council of our wise doctor, who has been doing an amazing job. Also, thanks to the many prayers and service...here we are WEEK 29!! We feel very lucky (blessed)to have made it this far and little Jill is doing such a great job at staying down and making sure those AWESOME!!! boys incubate their little butts off. Can incubate be used this way? I think so...oh well.

At our follow up appointment last week we were told that they are still knocking on the door, metaphorically speaking of course, and could come any minute. They also said that the boys could still stay in for a couple more months...they always seem to throw in that token disclaimer...we are now taking it week to week...cliche-but true. We hope to see them make it to week 36!!! More so; I hope that Jill and her little body can hold out that long. So week 30 bring it on!

Grandma Great

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Funeral services were held this last week for Grandma Great. It was really nice to be together with family in a laid back setting where we could freely exchange stories and reminisce about the memories we have of our Great Grandma. I love you all and it made me happy to be able to celebrate her life together with all of you.

We'll miss you grandma!

Nate

Baby Update

We got to see our cute babies! They are getting so big. One weighs about 1lb. 10oz. and the other 1lb. 11oz. Top picture is of Baby A, but he was being shy so you can't see his face. The second and third pictures are of Baby B. He wasn't being shy at all. He wanted to show off his big lips he got from his Daddy. These 3D ultrasound pictures are a little hard to figure out. It took me a while even with the technician pointing out the features. So, hope you enjoy.

San Diego Highlight Trailer

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I know we have already posted some pics of our San Diego trip, but Nate put together this video we thought we'd share. It is so much fun to have our trips and special occasions documented. It helps us remember how much fun we had.
Between me taking a million pictures and Nate filming everything I think our boys will grow up thinking they are movie stars.