Hey babies, you are growing so big. I am so proud of my little growing belly and telling strangers that I am carrying twins. Each night as I lay down to sleep I rub my belly and rub you both to sleep. In fact I think I have felt you move at night. It felt like I had butterflies in my belly and I am sure they were you. I look forward to the time when I will really feel you move. Please continue growing and know that I don't care if you kick me.

don't look at our messy bed.

Another Dream

Today is January 23, 2010 and your father is still sleeping. I had a very interesting dream last night that felt very real. I dreamt that you were both born healthy, and you were both girls.
But in my dream I was passed out therefore couldn't name you or be with you. So Grandma Maughan took the task and named one of you Brittany LeKade Kanooth. (LeKade was after Leif and Kaden) The other name I don't remember, but I remember it was something really long and I didn't like it. Grandma told me that I delivered both of you vaginally and 23 minutes apart. You were both very healthy and wrapped in pink blankets when I saw you for the first time.

Your First Purchase

Today your mother went to Babies R' Us to buy so gifts for her school friends. Mother was having a lot of fun looking at baby items but knowing she was ONLY buying items for her school friends. Mother took her time looking down each aisle, noting everything she wanted but couldn't buy. Then my eyes beheld something I just had to buy. This wasn't a want, it was a need. And the moment I saw it I knew that my babies needed it. I beheld the cutest onsies I have ever seen. On the tummy it read, "My Twin Did It!" and there was an arrow pointing in both directions. So in the end... you babies bot your first purchase today.

I went home and draped the outfits over Dad's computer. There was a hand written note attached that said, "Today Mommy bought us our first matching outfits!! She can tell from the last ultrasound that we are going to be good friends.... We can't wait to meet you. Love the Twins"

12 Week Appointment

Hey little ones. I got to see you both today, and you were both so active!!! In fact one baby waved to me and the other was doing little somersaults. You were both really close together and the doctor said that you were playing together. I think that means you are going to be great friends.
I loved watching you both move around inside me. What active little things you are. It's funny because I still can't feel you. But I am sure that will change shortly. I also go to hear your heart-beats. One baby's heartbeat was 155 and the other was 165. That means you are both doing fine. I know all of your families prayer are helping you grow.
I look forward to seeing you move around in person. I love you both.

January 6th, 2010

Hi Babies,
I just wanted to write you a note and say I love you. It has been very snowy here in Missouri, and Mommy has been home because of snow days. I made 2 baby blankets today. I made them both pink, but both very individual. I made them pink because I really do feel you are girls. I made them individual because I know that is what you will be.
Yesterday, Leif came into bed late. As he got into bed he said, "I think we are having girls." I told him I thought so too.
We both can't wait for you girls (or boys) to get here. We are very excited.

Love Mom