Sweet Caroline

Our weekends lately have been SO laid back, with not much on the calendar at all.   To the point where I am ready to GO…so we are finally heading back to Beaufort this weekend, cannot wait.  Anyways, I seriously looked at Mikey the other day and asked what we used to do during the winter.  I’ve never had so much down time in my life.  I’ve always disliked January and February because there just isn’t much going on and it’s typically COLD.  I am a person who enjoys being on the GO and having things planned, so these months kind of mess up my mojo.  We’ve had several LAZY days spent inside the past couple of weekends….it’s been a nice break with me being pregnant and not having my normal energy, but I am definitely ready for a change this weekend!  We took Collins to her first Carolina basketball game of the year last weekend….we stayed for the first half and halftime and she had a ball…sad to report we didn’t get any pictures!  Two Saturd...

 I lived for my "turn day" each week when pregnant with Collins. As mentioned, I don't love being pregnant so it means one week closer! It's harder this time to get an official turn date since the babies are measuring a bit different so I just picked the day in the middle, which is actually Wednesday...so forgive the late post:-) I probably won’t do this EVERY week like I did the first time around, but I would like to do it fairly often as this will be my LAST pregnancy ever.  SO crazy.  That’s the ONLY silver lining in having twins; you get THREE babies and only TWO pregnancies.  I don’t love being pregnant so that’s great news for me.   Size of babies:  2.5/3 inches each.  Size of mama: WOAH.  I officially caved and busted out the bella band this week.  It is so insane to me how much quicker/earlier I am showing this go round.  Obviously I knew I would…most people show way earlier with their second pregnancy anyways and then add TWINS ...

Had to finish wrapping up our Christmas festivities before things turn ALL twin babies around these parts!! Which they surely will.... Be warned. Mikey's mom came up the Friday after Christmas to celebrate with her kids and grand kids. We had everyone over at or house and it was so fun, very laid back and the kids had a ball playing together.  Mimi playing ring around the Rosies with her two youngest babies.  Mimi and all of her grandbabies:-) C loved her tricycle Mimi got her!! Sweet little girls! Our whole house slept late Saturday morning which was heaven. (My first trimester exhaustion was at its PEAK over the holidays). We all got ready andade the trek up to NC around lunch to spend the night with Mikey's moms side of the family.  Mikey and his brother with their granddad and nephew. Glenn grand kid photo op. We missed the other young cousins this year. This picture cracks me up. I'm helping Hayden play a game...

The first few weeks.  Woah, rollercoaster.  I have to take Clomid to ovulate due to PCOS.  In the world of infertility, this is practically a NON issue.  We figured it out before we had Collins BEFORE we even started trying and ole’ Clomid gave us Collins on the very first try!  My mom had to take Clomid as well…I took multiple blood tests for several months this time to ensure I wasn’t going to ovulate on my own, and I didn’t.  EVER.  So, back to Clomid it was.  I don’t really analyze it, I trust my doctor and he basically told me my body obviously wasn’t going to ovulate on its own and needed help.  So, Clomid to the rescue.  Yes, Clomid increases your risk of multiples, but…not by THAT much and you still NEVER think it is going to happen to YOU.  When getting pregnant the first time, the possibility of having twins was a tad more on the radar b/c of Clomid, but I still didn’t really give it much thought or expect it.  S...

Linking up today with these fun girls! I still can’t believe I’m writing this. 1.        I’ll be starting weekly updates next week and try and fill in on the crazy emotions of the past month or so, but for now just wanted to drop a few tidbits about what’s been going on.  We already have TWO cribs and TWO mattresses ready to go.  Had to use that Christmas money so we wouldn’t spend it on anything else. 2.       Names are going to be the death of me.  Seriously.  Having to name TWO babies at once.  We won’t find out sexes till mid-February, although I am convinced it is two girls…just because karma and all and someone wants me to be completely BROKE:-) So, really we aren’t “really” discussing names till after we know the sexes…but since I am convinced it’s two girls…that’s what I’ve been focusing on.  I have ONE girl name that I love and have loved…but middle name...

Our little family has some very exciting news to share..... That's right, TWINS. Mind blown. So much to catch up on.... We are absolutely overwhelmed, excited, and terrified; but mostly feel incredibly thankful for this journey God has put us on. Prayers appreciated for this next chapter in our lives and LOTS more twin news to come!  Xoxo

Christmas day was absolute bliss. I absolutely LOVE that we aren't crazy busy on Christmas day.  We wake up at HOME in our own beds and enjoy the morning and most of the day in our p.j.'s.  HEAVEN.  My parents came over this year around 10 and cooked brunch and enjoyed spending time with Collins and seeing what all Santa brought her.  Of course, C still didn't really understand the gist of what went on Christmas morning, but regardless...she was excited about all of her goodies! I'm going to have to edit this picture....but this is us coming to the den first thing in the morning. ! First time seeing all of her presents Me showing C some of her gifts...  Santa's set up:) loving her new easel the table and chairs are PERFECT. coloring away! We seriously had such a laid back morning and day at our house.  We slept late, soaked in the memories of Collins getting excited about her presents and enjoyed some time with my parent...

The Sunday before Christmas we celebrated with my aunts,uncles, cousins, etc on my dad's side of the family. It is pure chaos but oh so fun!! It was HOT that day so the kids got to enjoy playing outside a good bit.  All of the kids have the best time together and it makes my heart so happy to see them all together. I can just imagine what my grandparents think up in heaven:-) Chaos:-) My aunt got us all matching shirts that say family tradition for our house in Beaufort. Of course all of the kids (and my dad) had to put theirs on immediately! My boo boo  So excited! All the kids! The Richardson fam! Crazies  Silly kids Chrismtas eve is dedicated to my family. My mom's side of the family has always celebrated on Christmas Eve so we continue on with that tradition and gather with Mikey's family Christmas Day. My immediate family gathers at my parents house around 3:30 to begin the festivities. We hang out and open prese...