Random thoughts

Andrea is definitely looking knocked up. The belly is becoming large and in charge. I fear what is to come. She still weighs less than she did before we started this though. I think that she may be using me though. We went miniature golfing the other day with my niece Kyleigh. After several holes Andrea asked me to bend over every time to put the ball down and pick it up out of the hole. She was ready to quit after about 5 holes also. I know you are wondering the score so-

Jeff- 46 WINNER!

Kyleigh- 67

Andrea and the Twins- 68

Andrea is going to Florida this weekend for a few days with her family. She leaves tonight with her grandmother.

She continues to feel better, I think we are at 2 weeks without any puking.

We went to Babies R Us the other day to find out what a double stroller, 2 car seats and 2 extra bases for the car seats cost. $650.

That's it for now, don't forget to vote from the link listed on the previous blog.

Your vote counts!

As I said in a previous post we were unable to find out the sexes of the twins at the last ultrasound. We will not be able to find out until the next ultrasound the second week of August. Even then, if one or both of them are camera shy we may not find out then either. Everyone seems to have an opinion as to what they think they will be so I thought I would do a poll to get the thoughts of the people. I also have no idea if anyone is reading these blogs so this will give me an idea of how many of you are out there also. Thanks Pav for setting up the poll. I will let you know the total in a week or so. To vote click the address below. I assume ACORN will stay out of this one and let the people's voices be heard.

www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=QehroEsjBPDqfRFxPdL6Rw_3d_3d

Stomach contents- butterflys and squeeze cheese

Andrea has been told that at this point she may start to feel something in her belly described as a "fluttering". It happened today for the first time. She said if felt like butterflies flying around in her stomach. The need for that disgusting squeeze cheese in a can continues. I got sent out with a shopping list today. She continues to feel better than she has in the past. She naps alot but I think she may be using the pregnancy as an excuse to be lazy.

Looking for boy parts

Week 16 starts tomorrow. We had a Dr. appointment and an ultrasound today. The goal was to find out the sexes of the kids but our "penis hunt" was unsuccessful. We will have to wait for the next ultrasound to find out. I tried to beg, bribe and threaten the ultrasound technician but to no avail. We did find out that the heart rates and measurements on both were within normal limits. We were surprised to see how much they were moving in there. They are too small to feel but the one looked like they were dancing. Our next chance to see what sexes are will not be for another month. Andrea continues to feel better but not good.

Public enemies- Johnny Depp and me

As I have mentioned in the past one of the side effects of pregnancy is the "gas" issue. Andrea still finds it funny to pay me back for years of abuse. I still cringe and run screaming from the room when I hear a certain giggle coming from her. Last night she wanted to see the movie Public Enemies. I reluctantly went since I hate Johnny Depp. About 2 hours into the movie it hit me. It was unannounced and it was mean. The smell made me angry and there was nothing I could do about it but give Andrea an evil stare. I asked her what was wrong with her and how could someone do this in a crowded theater. She gave me the normal giggle and then explained that if anyone in the movie were to think it came from our row they would most definitely assume that it came from me and not her. I think she may be on to something here. She can get away with almost anything she wants. She drops a death stinky in a crowded theater and I am the one that ends up being public enemy #1, not Johnny Depp.

A trek north, eh.

We headed north to Niagara Falls, Canada for the night. In the past Andrea has been a traveling fool, running all day and never wanting to stop or go back to the room to rest. This trip was a bit different. She got tired very easily and even fell twice while climbing up a few flights of steps. nothing bad, just stumbled from being so tired. Friday night we walked around Clifton Hill and had dinner at the Macaroni Grill at our hotel. Andrea wanted to sit outside and since it was after sundown it was a bit cold. She was prepared with a sweater but I was in shorts and a short sleeved shirt. The waiter asked if we needed anything so I told him I was cold and wanted to snuggle. He literally ran away, I think I scarred him off. We then went back to the room and watched the fireworks over the falls out our window. Andrea made a small donation to the casino and we came back to the burgh this afternoon. We go for an ultrasound this Wednesday. I can't wait to see what Tumas and Bella look like.

Bye bye first trimester, hello deductible

Today is the last day of the first trimester. Andrea continues to feel better as more time goes by. If you consider the fact that we are probably looking at 35-37 weeks of pregnancy with twins instead of the typical 40 weeks we are well over 1/3 of the way there. Many things have changed already and some things never change. Andrea has knocked the passenger mirror off every car she has ever had. Why should the company car be any different. Nationwide vehicle versus Comcast van today.