Home Sweet Home

Leah and the boys came home on Monday. Leah and Michael are surviving and are SUPER parents. I am in awe. Of course Leah could use some prayers to feel a little more spry while healing from surgery.

Dylan and Brody went to the doctor today and they are healthy! Dylan lost some weight, but the little one, Brody, has maintained his weight.

I have a few more pictures, but I also updated my facebook album with more pictures!
I will try to post on Sunday with another update!
-Analee

Leah about to carry Brody into the house.

Dylan with cream blanket and Brody with blue.

Brody's face. :)

Dylan being a cutie!!

Brody loves Mommy!!

Pictures!!!

I have loaded some (of the 250 pictures I took yesterday) on my facebook album.

Click Here to meet Dylan and Brody.

I will keep everyone informed of what is going on.

-Analee

"They are so stinkin' cute"

Dylan Matthew Mercer and Brody Daniel Mercer

8:23 am & 8:24

Dylan Matthew

5lbs 10z 18 3/4 in

Brody Daniel

4lbs 15oz 18 1/4 in

Mom and the babies are doing great! We just left everyone sound asleep in the hospital. Leah is so happy with her boys and just excited to be a mom. She even said "They are so stinkin' cute!" And they are!

Michael has been a great daddy, changing diapers and being cool as can be, easing right into fatherhood. The Mercer men all got their supper at the same time.


I can't wait to post more pictures!!
-Analee

Tomorrow

The boys will come out tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow they'll be twins!

I woke up Sunday and told Michael "The boys are coming this week." When he asked why, I told him I can just tell. Then when I got out of bed I could tell we dialted more.

We went in to the doctor Monday and now are measuring at a 3. We went ahead and moved up our c-section a week earlier. So tomorrow morning at 7:30 something this world will be multiplied by 2! We have been working very hard this week to keep them put as we have had more and more contractions and fun labor things.

The list is long and I get to watch everyone get things ready from the bed. It is still very unreal to me that 2 human beings will come from ME tomorrow (or sooner.)

Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts. They have made it 37 weeks-full term for twins.

My sister will be posting all the exciting details tomorrow.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

cupcakes by April Reed

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

We are so excited about your special day. We kicked Mommy a bunch of times to say, "Happy Birthday!" You have already changed our lives over the last 9 months. You have taken excellent care of Mommy when we made her deathly sick those first 16 weeks. (Sorry, Mom.) You have become a great chef making us dinner every night and cleaning the dishes afterwards. You bring us chocolate, even when Mommy doesn't want to indulge. We have the coolest room ever because you built a neat shelf for all our special toys. We love your 31 year old sock monkey and all your neat wooden toys. We can't wait to play catch with our new gloves and balls. We have been able to grow big and strong thanks to you helping Mommy do everything. We are going to see you very soon (see note below about our progress...) and going to love all over you!

Happy Birthday!

We went to the doctor today and just like I suspected, Lefty has moved back down so that he can be head down just like his brother. (He missed him. The ribs are a lonely spot.) Righty has moved down and is beginning to prepare so the doctor thinks I will begin to dilate a little more with all this new pressure. (Yes, I know all about that. Friday I knew something has changed...again.) So begins the waiting game. We could keep progressing and meet these guys this week or they might hold tight for 2 more weeks. Who knows???? She said Thursday she lifts restrictions since we made it to 36 weeks! I hope I get to go outside for a riding trip. We will not be blowing and going with those little guys pressing so hard, but after being inside for a month I see no harm in a little ride around Target for those last minute essentials I have had others trying to pick up for me. We will go Wednesday for the boys' measurements. I am thinking they will be close to 6lbs each. That is what it feels like. Any big guesses on when these boys want to meet the blogging world???

How many pillows does it take to make a 35+ weeks pregnant mommy "comfy?"

Let's Count Them
1...ha,ha,ha
2...ha,ha,ha
3...ha,ha,ha
4...ha,ha,ha
5...ha,ha,ha
6...ha,ha,ha

7...ha,ha,ha
8...ha,ha,ha

8 pillows to make a beached whale feel comfy in bed!

Meet my friends!

The "Contractions" Pillow-When we are having lots of contractions, we elevate our feet. The contractions usually come in the middle of the night so it is always tucked inside my sheets.

The Snake: This pillow I have been using since November. Its purpose has changed plenty of times. Currently, the top of the snake begins at the top of the bed-left side. (This is more like the middle of the bed and Michael sleeps on the edge.) The top portion is my tummy support for when I am sleeping on my left side. (I only last an hour sometimes 2 on a side before I have toes jammed in my ribs.) The middle is back support, and the end of the snake it tummy support for the right side. Tummy support is something much needed now as I am guessing these guys are close to 12 lbs.

I have other normal pillows that support the rest of the team.

I know...just crazy. With all that work, we still only sleep 2 hours at a time.

It is good practice.

Try This Thursday

It's Thursday and it is the day that I am going to share fabulous finds or favorites. (I read about this idea from Jennifer's blog and decided to try it, too!) For today's favorite it is a must have for winter weather and flu season. We are constantly washing our hands to keep the germs away especially right now where everyone has the flu! I love this stuff because it is like a vasaline wash for my hands. They always get so chapped between the hand sanitizer and a gillion of washings.

Try This...

C.O. Bigelow's Chapped Hands Cleanser

Found at your Bath and Body Works for only $12.00!

P.S. 35 weeks and counting!

The Bed Rest Blues

Da, da, da

Been sitting in bed, for more than a week or 2

Been dreaming about my old self , in a pair of high heeled shoes.

I got the blues. I got the been too long since I have seen the sky blues.

I wish I had some fabulous blog update, but there isn't much going on in our world. We have been sitting in our house since January 18th. They appreciate the rest because there has been no big changes. Yesterday we went in and found out in less than a week lefty deceided to take a trip up to the top of my stomach. (Yes, that would be those powerful movements I have been feeling.) The hills are alive in Leah's tummy. When they move it looks like mountains on my belly. We are taking it a day at a time and have almost made it to 35 weeks. They are growing leaps and bounds and so am I. We have had lots of visitors that help make the days go by a little faster. So Feb. 28th or sooner we will have some new little ones.