They're Here!!

Our little miracles have arrived!! We are beyond thrilled and glad to finally have them to hold in our arms.
We arrived at the hospital on 5 am Tuesday March 26th and had our babies just two short hours later via C-section. I was very nervous about the whole process, but once I heard their cries it took all my fears away. Gage Michael Kasal was born at 7:11 am Weighing 6 pounds even and 18 inches long. Zoey James Kasal was born one minute later at 7:12 am Weighing in at 5 pounds 2 ounces and 17 1/2 inches long. We spent the next 3 1/2 days in the hospital healing and enjoying everything about them. My focus was nursing as much as possible, but also enjoying all the nurses who waited hand and foot on me while I could!
These babies are the most precious thing we could have ever asked for in life. We are  beyond thrilled to share the news with everyone while enjoying every minute of their new lives. I have always loved working with children, but this is a whole new amazing ball game!

In our 37th week

Just realized I haven't blogged in awhile. We are soo concentrated on getting these babies here that I have neglected to update those who read. Things are going very well (too well as always). You would have thought it didn't take us almost 6 years to get pregnant. I seem to carry these babies well!
Had our last ultrasound on the 12th to see the position of babies for birth. Baby boy is still head down and getting into position and baby girl is breech. I am fine with that since he can be pushed out first and then the doctor can turn her, hopefully... Both babies were measuring very similar and right on target. Looking much bigger and pudgier than last ultrasound. Crazy how big they can grow in just three weeks!
Anyways, we continue to wait and see when they want to arrive. It's possible the ob will decide on induction since I am very big and uncomfortable. Last week I was measuring 42 weeks.. Wonder how big I am today. 12-15 pounds of baby on top of fluids can be very stressful on a tummy!

29 weeks, oh my!

Where does the time go?? I was told once we got past the holidays it will seem like there isn't much time left before babies come.. Whoever told me that was right! We have up to 10 weeks left before our little boy and I  girl get here. It sounds like the OB is giving us until 35-36 weeks tops so we will be impressed to make it farther.
We had an OB appointment last week (Wednesday) and I was measuring 33 weeks. I passed my Glucose test, got my RH shot (shot for people with negative blood types) and got an ultrasound all this week. It seems that things are picking up the closer we get. I officially have reached my two week appointment periods. This means I go back again next week already. Then I will start my stress tests the week after. It sounds like I will go twice a week to keep tabs on these little ones and make sure there is plenty of room in there for them to grow.
Ultrasound on Monday went very well. Both babies were measuring a week ahead, YAY!! Baby boy weighed in at 2 pounds 14 ounces and baby girl weighed in at 2 pounds 13 ounces. Keeping very equal to size. I was happy to hear that both babies were head down since baby girl was breech last ultrasound. Grandma Laurie went with me since daddy had to work. I felt bad that he had to miss this one because it was the funniest one yet. Baby girl pulled her feet up to brothers face and kept kicking him. Though, I felt bad, it was adorable watching his happy face frown up and look like he was crying. It was the most heart melting moment yet. Luckily we caught some action on pictures and video to share. We absolutely can't wait for them to get here, but there is plenty to be done until then for sure.
We finally have our baby shower this weekend. Very excited to get a chance to experience one. Can't wait to see everyone! Then it's time to tie down and finish our house chores so things are organized for when babies come home. We also have our breast feeding class next week so hoping we learn a lot more than we already know. Can never be too prepared to keep the determination going!!

Baby boy

Baby boy starting to get upset

baby girls feet in brothers face 

baby girl was wild today so she refused a mug shot

Genders

Merry Christmas!! We have finally told everyone what the genders of the twins are.. One boy and one girl! We are a purple and green kind of family. Not into the pinks and blues as so many people use those colors too much. 

Had another ultrasound yesterday (Christmas Eve). Things are looking great. We are 25 weeks today and the babies are healthy. Can't ask for much more than that. We went in hoping to see what their little faces look like now that they are more developed. Little girl was all about the camera this time and little boy was hiding his face the whole time.. believe it or not, he had his face hidden in his sisters butt! Haha. Can't wait to share that with him when he is older. Will have to post that picture to show as well. Hard to believe our due date is 15 short weeks away. We are hoping to make it to full term, but we also know that with twins things can happen earlier than you want. I am healthy and so are babies so this is what we have to go off of for now!

Baby Girl front profile

Baby Girl side profile

Baby boy side profile... his head is in sisters rump!!

Both of their feet in the same shot... you can see hers better and they are gorgeous! ~ Maybe I am being a conceded mom already?? lol 

24 Weeks (Picture)

    Today marks 24 weeks! We are very thrilled to be this far along with the twins. We had an OB apt. last week and all looked well. I was measuring at 27 weeks (four weeks ahead of schedule). Hard to be small with two bodies and eight punching/kicking limbs inside of you. Yes, they are officially movers. One in particular beats on me way more than the other one. It seems the positioning is making it easier for me to feel that one. Last night it was actually dragging it's body across my belly. Such a weird thing to see. I am gaining weight like crazy now. Not sure where it all is going other than the belly. I am starting to maybe look a little chunkier in the face, but for sure have most of it in the front. 

    Lastly, we have our next ultrasound on Christmas eve. We will be 25 weeks on December 25th! This will be a great Christmas present from the OB. We do know the genders and will reveal on Christmas eve or Christmas. We are just as antsy to tell as many are to hear so the fun shopping can begin.

To end, here are some photo's from our previous scans (19 Weeks so much bigger now). We are happy to see them and know how healthy they are every time!

19-20 Week OB apt.

Baby A and Baby B are doing wonderful. We couldn't have asked for any better of a report card at this point. Being half way through this pregnancy is a huge milestone and we realize it's time to start counting down and prepping nursery ideas. We understand that this takes us knowing the genders of our little miracles. We will see what is in store for us soon as we plan on revealing the genders to family at Christmas time first and then everyone else will find out.
 As the appointment goes, Baby A (on the right) had a heart rate of 150 and Baby B (on the left) had a heart rate of 139. They are on target for weight and age... a few days ahead actually. My belly is measuring at 22 weeks so I am close (2-3 weeks ahead) to target. I thought that was weird since I hear people with twins measure 4-6 weeks ahead. She said it had to do with weight gain as well.. Which I have put on 6 (ish) pounds finally since my last apt. So I can finally say I have gained some weight. With the babies being 10 and 11 oz. that probably takes up some of the poundage right there. Trust me, I am out eating the hubby some days, but it doesn't seem to make a difference for me. She did say 1-2 pounds a week last apt. After 4 weeks 6 pounds seems pretty reasonable to me!

We do have to say that these little one's are already very spoiled. Their clothing line has been started and will continue to grow as the shopping continues from everyone. As much as we have appreciated everyone trying to give us hand me downs, we are buying everything new from here since we are keeping track of what we have and want. As we have been prepping for this opportunity for many years, we will gladly buy them everything we can to enjoy this experience. Then we have a baby shower that will add to the mix. Did I say spoiled?? More like spoiled rotten! They won't know the difference, but we will and are excited to wander the stores for all the needs and wants of having a baby.

As much as I could blab on about how great this is, I know it's getting to be long. Until next time...

Kick, kick, kick!

Today marks 18 weeks on the nose. Very exciting how we are almost at the halfway mark. Something tells me we are already there since we are probably going to go early.
As usual, I like to rest my body by laying down reading or something while the kiddos all sleep. Today we have movement. Yes, I have felt a lot of kicking/ moving and this is the first day of it. It is very exciting and I got some tears when I realized it was happening. This is just the beginning and can't wait for the bigger ones. I know they are going to hurt me, but we are super excited to experience this. One more week until our next OB apt. Hoping for some more awesome news. Trying to keep somewhat healthy and on track so they grow strong. Quality over quantity when it comes to food habits :)