Bed Rest

Since we are on bed rest and Jeff has been gone quite a bit; not a lot has been happening around here!  We read lots of books, color, play (in bed!) take super long baths, eat lots of snacks (gotta fatten these little girls up) and watch movies!  I am pretty sure Barrett is fully enjoying all this mommy time and I am loving it too!

Week 27 bump.  I had a dr apportionment yesterday and things are looking good - bed rest is working!!! Dr wants me to stay on bed rest and wants to see me next week.  He stated that he would LOVE to see me make it to week 29 (next Wed). This would be a huge milestone in the growth stage of the girls!   After that each week is a bonus!  My goal is to make it to 36-38 weeks, we will see what the girls think about that!

Country Line Orchard

On Wednesday Aunt Janel and Rachel took all the kids to Country Line Orchard in Hobart, In.  The pictures show you just how much fun Barrett had.  Thanks again for taking him, I can't wait to go next year!!!

While Barrett was having fun, Dad was at work and I was visiting a new Doctor in Fort Wayne.  On Tuesday I visited my regular doctor and he refered me to a high risk doctor due to my cervix length shorting and some mild cramps/contractions.  They put me on bed rest and are going to monitor me super close so we can keep these little Girls "cooking" in my tummy! I am currently 27 weeks and they would like to get me at least past 32 weeks, I am hoping I can make it to 35-38 weeks!!

 All prayers are greatly appreciated!

Pumpkin Patch

Last Friday evening Jeff, Barrett, and I went to a local pumpkin patch: Fashion Farms.  Each year they have a theme pumpkin maze which is really kinda neat for $2.  This years theme was animals from around the world.   Barrett had a wonderful time  and loved all the pumpkins and the corn maze. Barrett picked out 5 little pumpkins just like his family he said!  Jeff loved his annual dish of pumpkin ice cream and I loved a night with my boys!

** Breaking Polk News **

We had 2 separate Gender Reveal Parties.

We had one for the Van Beek side of the family when we were back home about a month ago.

taking every one’s votes – Big B was the only only to guess 2 girls!

Papa cut both cakes

Yeah 2 more girls!!!!Pretty sure Tillie and Grandma Van Beek’s faces are PRICELESS

On Saturday we had the Polk side of the family reveal

We had a Dr. Seuss Party theme

We let the Great Grandmas cute the cake

This video brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. I love all the excitement and screaming from some of my favorite ladies!!!!

. . . and of course I love Grandpa Polk’s comment about how the second cake better be blue – SORRY Grandpa!!

Look who voted for what . . .

Week of Fun!

This past week I only had to work 2 days so Barrett and I were able to stay at home and work on some house things!

We also had a few special guests visit us too!

taking a break at Presley’s house

Great Grandpa & Grandma Van Beek stopped by for a quick 1 night visit

Playdate with JJ

 

Our weekend plans include visiting a local pumpkin patch this evening and this BIG event tomorrow evening!