Gearing Up for Christmas

All has been quiet for the Turners. Our OB visit last week was great, everything is right on track and babies are doing well. We will have another ultrasound in mid to late January. Due to the crazy movements of the babies, the ultrasound tech wasn't able to get a couple of the measurements needed. The positive side to that is that we should definitely be able to find out the genders at thw next ultrasound appointment. Our OB appointment is January 16 and the ultrasound should follow within a week of that.

Since out last posting I had my first Braxton-Hicks contractions, they were quiet strange. Not uncomfortable or painful, just a very weird sensation when you realize that you have no control over whats happening in your stomach. Casey was of course concerned when I told Dr. W about them at our appointment. I didn't mention them to him beforehand since he would have hauled me straight to the ER (and it happened the night before my appointment so I wasn't worried). He now asks daily if I've had any more "John Deere" contractions. I've tired to correct him on the name and its a battle that's not worth fighting - so I'm sure my pregnancy is the first where "John Deere" contractions have occurred.

In an effort to start some new Christmas traditions before the babies arrive, we followed Lonnie and Jamie's lead and attempted to make Christmas cookies. This was a big deal last weekend, I even bought (and used) my first rolling pin and cookie cutters, along with every color icing and sprinkle you can think of. Both of us were pretty excited about our cookie activity....then after decorating about the 7th cookie, we decided we were over the excitement. Sure it was fun but lets just say I have whole new respect for those that are able to make "pretty" cookies. The few we completed were pretty sad, but tasted yummy. Since then Casey has been content eating the rest of our naked gingerbread men and snowmen - we'll try again next year.

I finally finished wrapping all our gifts this morning and am excited to see what Santa brings us tomorrow. I know we're both getting new cameras which will be put to good use with the blog. I think we have the only blog w/out pics...so those are definitely coming. I'll try to post some Christmas pics within the next few days. We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and still can't believe this will be our last Christmas as a family of 2!!

P. S. Merry Christmas to my Mammers, Goer and Aunt Karen. I hope you're all having a great time on your trip to Arizona. Be safe and I can't wait to hear all about your adventures - love y'all!!!