Buy Buy Baby FYI

Just wanted all of you who are planning on shopping at Buy Buy Baby to know that they also accept current Bed Bath and Beyond coupons! However, you can only use them in-store or over the phone. There is no way to use them on-line. I'm always looking to save, so thought I'd pass along the info:)

PS-Ry felt the baby kick for the first time Saturday night! It was a moment that I won't soon forget! He's such a proud dad:)

It's a.....

Ry and I found out on Wednesday that we are expecting a BABY BOY!! We could not be happier!! I had no inkling either way, but Ry had been convinced it was a girl the last month or so. The look on his face was priceless when the tech said "It's a BOY!" We looked at each other in disbelief and started laughing with exuberance at the thought of having a little man join the family! Most importantly, the anatomy scan ultrasound was perfect and we have one healthy baby on the way! I've been feeling him move a lot lately and Ry can't wait until he gets his first feel of some movement. Every time Ry waits patiently for a kick, he settles down again. Can't wait until we catch him! So much to look forward to!

Here are some pictures of Baby Boy Olivero ~ Enjoy!

Sweet Baby Boy!

The "money shot" as the tech called it!

Chin up

3D - He was camera shy:)

New URL starting Sunday

This Sunday I will be changing the URL address from http://oliverotwins.blogspot.com/ to http://babyolivero.blogspot.com/. Feel free to pass along the new address to family and friends who are following the blog!

Boy or Girl?

Don't get too excited, we don't know yet! But, we will know in less than three weeks! Ry and I absolutely cannot wait to find out whether we are expecting a boy or a girl! One thing we do know is that it doesn't matter one bit to us as long as the baby is healthy. I know what you're thinking.....that's what everyone says,  but after all we've been through, I can tell you honestly - that's the truth! Stay tuned.....

Belly Update

14 weeks 2 days pregnant

Candles on a cake....

Today we had a follow-up visit to check that all is well with the baby! This week's visit was much more positive and left us feeling a sense of confidence and calm. My mom (aka Grandma Mary) was there to lend some support and got a thrill when she not only got to see the baby, but also heard the heartbeat!  She swears that it's a boy, but the doc said that any doctor would have to be pretty good at what they do in order to call that one this early.....needless to say, she's convinced:)

I thought it was funny and felt the urge to post thinking about how many years I've blown out the candles on my birthday cakes and wished for a baby for Ry and I. Today, on my birthday, we got to see our baby and hear the heartbeat~and that is the BEST birthday present that I could have asked for.

Bittersweet Week 12 Visit

Ryan and I had our 12 week appointment on Monday and got some unexpected news. After the ultrasound, the doctor informed us that we had lost one of the twins. He reassured us that this is a common occurrence with multiples and had no explanation as to why it had happened. We were in shock as our 30 minute doctors appointment turned into a 2 1/2 hour night at the hospital that changed the course of our lives forever.

On the other hand, we are still expecting one healthy baby (who, by the looks of it, has dad's long legs!) on October 16th, 2012! We are so grateful that the  baby has a strong heartbeat and is growing quickly! It was a bittersweet moment after receiving the devastating news when we got to hear the surviving twin's heartbeat for the first time. Although we had mixed emotions, we are looking forward to the next visit so that we can see our baby grow and develop.

The love that Ryan and I have for one another is helping us to make sense of the situation, even though we realize that there may never be an answer. Our friends and family continue to be a great support for us during this difficult time. We've learned that there are no guarantees in life and that every moment is precious! We wouldn't change a thing we have done thus far. We shared our elation with everyone after we found out we were having twins and again we will share the joy and happiness with everyone the day that our baby is born! For now, we are staying strong and picking up the pieces so that we can provide the best home for Baby "O".  We feel so loved and want you to know that we feel the same about all of you as well.

Baby "O" at 12 weeks!

The secret is out!

I know what you're thinking.....How did she keep that belly under wraps?! It's all about the clothes you choose to wear I suppose. There's no hiding it now though! The day before Spring Break, I was able to tell my staff at school the big news! "Double Stuf" Oreos with milk (compliments of Gar)  and "Double"mint gum were the treats for the occasion! Everyone was so excited and shocked too! In addition to that, the women I work with in the reading room threw a surprise party for me! They are the best group of people to work with and I'm happy to call them my friends! Needless to say, not much got done on Friday! It was a great way to kick off my Spring Break! Here are a few pics from that exciting day~So happy that the secret is out!

The big announcement in the lounge

   

     "Double"mint gum for the staff

Surprise! 

Desk decor

Gifts from the reading room!

Flowers from Katie:)

More RR decor

Here's the poem that I shared with the girls in the Reading Room to reveal the big news:

To My Reading Room Family

My mom has been wishing for me for the past three years.

She tells me you've been there through the sorrow and the tears.

There will be some changes to the reading room when I arrive this fall,

but she assures me that Mrs. Johnson and the gang can handle them all.

She wanted me to thank you for all that you've done.

She can't find the words to express the friends you have become.

Good listeners, words of advice, and a multitude of prayers

was the strength that she needed to hang in there all these years.

Her reading room family will now become mine.

Don't worry about me, mom will teach me how to rhyme!

There's just one more thing that you need to know.

I'm squished in here with barely any room to grow....

You see, if I didn't tell you this secret it would be a sin.

I'm not alone in here...I'm a TWIN!

1st "belly bump" pic

Where did that come from?! This is the first pic of the "belly bump" taken at 10 weeks 3 days along! It feels as though I skipped the "bump" stage and went right to "belly".  It just appeared over the last week or so and doesn't show any signs of slowing down! I have to remind myself that it's twins and just go with it!

"I think I saw 3....."

"That is NOT funny" was Ryan's response when the doc stated that he saw 3 babies on our 8 week visit! After holding our breath for 2 minutes, he reassured us that there were only two babies....phew!

The 8 week visit went well and we will be back in 4 weeks! I am used to being monitored so frequently that this made me nervous, but Ry assured me that everything would be okay!