Almost 28 weeks

Yep thats our highlander

Autumn is definitely here in the Lehigh Valley with some really picturesque foilage. After a tip off from one of the locals at Shammy's work we headed to the game preserve on Sunday to make the most of the autumn scenery while it lasts. We also made sure we didn't venture into any hunting areas which is definitely a popular weekend activity in this area. It was nice to get some chill out time together outdoors as Shammy's on-call schedule seems to have stepped up a notch this month and I scored my last on-call on Saturday. Shammy also enjoyed driving our highlander across the section of the road where the local river runs across it :).

I had an ultrasound today to check on the growth of the twins and they are both doing well, they are having a face-off across my amniotic membrane, they are both sitting up-right with their arms and legs tucked in front of them ready to give each other a nudge if needed. No wonder I've been feeling plenty of activity from them lately, they particularly liked the chocolate cake I got for my birthday. I have another 4 weeks before I get another growth scan and then after that it looks like I'll be going in weekly to have them both monitored, they definitely like to keep an eye on them. I've put 2 pics in, I'm not sure though if you'll be trying to guess what parts you're looking at.

We come to the end of our series of childbirth classes this week, where unfortunately Shammy is on-call for the last session so I'll have the instructor as a birth partner, that should be interesting. They have been helpful though and I'm counting on Shammy to remember the finer details when it comes to the real deal.

We are planning a trip to New Hope this weekend, its supposed to be a unique little town on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey so hopefully we will have some nice pics to show you from that.

Below Baby A on the left weighing in at 2 pounds 4 ounces, Baby B on the right weighing in at 2 pounds

Birthday weekend

Well the babies room gets some extra features. I have to give Shammy all the credit for our new baby storage area. This cupboard came together quite well after I ran out and bought us a Hammer and Screw driver. We also have a cage like storage system we put into the closet which Shammy pronounced would be even easier then the cupboard you see above. Ahh it was NOT, I had to leave him to it as after a few tries and shoving wires into a disc device I decided that it was not supposed to go together at all but should be returned to the shop because it was too damn difficult, and besides I was hungry :). Three hours later Shammy had patiently put it all together and we now have a draw system in our closet, I think someone's patience one out this time.

It was a pretty relaxing birthday this year with a lovely sunny day and a cool breeze topping it off. Shammy made some fresh fruit and Chobani greek yoghurt for breakfast for me and then later in the day we headed out to a mountain resort here to have a relaxing lunch on the patio beside an outdoor heated pool. In winter it is the local ski slope but yesterday it was looking lush and Shammy and I just about fell asleep poolside. Definitely a place to take our visitors at the end of the year. It was made doubley special as Shammy was meant to be working the entire weekend but he managed to swap this for next weekend so only had to go in Saturday night instead. I thought I should also include a photo of my belly for those that have been requesting one :). I'm now at 25 weeks 1 day and from next week will be dropping one work day but I'm still feeling pretty good.