Living on Coffee and Love

Today we are 29 weeks pregnant and some change with our sweet boy/girl twins Katie May and Isaac. We had a growth scan today which is just a specific ultrasound that looks at things like fluid levels around the babies, their hearts, their bellies, their heads, etc. We were told by the physician that reviewed our ultrasound that if the babies were born at this point that they would probably be perfectly fine. This was a HUGE relief. It's pretty amazing really. OF COURSE, we want the babies to be born when they are supposed to be. But, the worry of preterm labor isn't so concerning at this point. We got some good ultrasound pictures, a few 3D/4D not sure...anyways. It is just amazing to see these little people growing inside of me. When I stop to think about 2 little beings...2 little souls in there with personality traits, physical characteristics of hubs and I and...so much love...I get a little overwhelmed about it all. I cannot begin to imagine really how much these too littl...

I guess it's about time for an update. My blog hasn't felt the love in quite awhile. Most all of you who are following this blog are also friends with me on facebook so it's hard to know what qualifies as "blog-worthy." I do have a few things to say. I have started a new job at PPD in RTP and it's an answer to the little prayer in my heart that always wanted to work somewhat "normal" hours. I am very happy and blessed to be working here and my body feels a WORLD better. I was having my feet swell, etc after working those 16 hour shifts at the nursing home and it was just too hard on me. The babies are doing well. They are both over 2lbs now and very active. I'm probably a little bigger now than I was full-term with both Parker and Seth. And, for those of you that remember what that looked like...whew. I just hope that these little ones hang out in there a little longer. They have a lot more growing to do. :) I am looking forward to the holida...

Evidently, there are a few friends that read this blog. I guess I should update it a little more frequently but whew...time is money these days. Lots of things have started to change around us here in preparation for these sweet babies. I recently (this week) accepted a job at PPD in RTP as a consultant nurse. I will be working Mon-Fri. NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS! I just don't even know how it's possible to have a job like that. I really don't! I'm hoping that I will feel like I'm resting better and living a little bit more sane and normal life. I start at PPD on Monday the 21st of this month. I'll have my own cubicle --YES and have been doing quite a little bit of shopping for it already. I mean, if I'm going to be spending 40 hours a week there, it's gonna HAFTA be cute! Another small benefit to this job is that it's ACC/NCAA basketball season and here in NC that's a HUGE deal. I don't think that I've been able to watch any of the playo...

Today we find out about the babies!! I am 18 weeks along...halfway there! And, we are going to have a physician do the ultrasound today. Since it's a twin pregnancy, that's what our doctor's office recommended. We're ALL for that! So, right now I'm at work. Wishing I was in bed resting up for this big day. The day that seemed so far away in July when we found out we were preggers! Parker keeps asking me if the babies are coming out soon. I told him that when they came he would have to share his toys with them. You should've seen his face! HAHA. That kid sure hates sharing his toys. Both him and Seth rub my tummy all the time. It's pretty precious, for sure. There are so many things up in the air for us right now that it seems like we'll never get a real schedule or "normal" life schedule before the twins get here. But, I'm going to keep trying!! Hope the weather is as nice as it has been. Oh the fall weather just makes me sooo happy!  ...

Okay, so I listed a few boy names...but, Jay and I just talked after reading a comment in a blogpost of a friend of mine. We have pretty much decided on Isaac if we have a little boy. Isaac means "he will laugh" or "he laughs." Also, it was Sarah and Abraham's child in the bible that Sarah tried and tried and tried for and wanted wanted wanted with all of her heart. The "he will laugh" or "he laughs" just seems perfect for a child in our family. As soon as I said the name to Jay, he looked up, nodded and said, "oohhh I like that." And, you know, neither one of us have any friends or family members named Isaac. How perfect?! Funny how things fall into place as they should. Now...if only we already knew what the twins ARE in there!!!!!! EEPPE EEEEEP!! love, Kimmie

Hi you guys!! It's been so long since I've written. Literally, I think that it's been months and months...we had just found out that we were pregnant with twins!! Well, now we will find out on Monday if they are boys or girls or BOTH! What does my gut tell me? My gut tells me that they are going to be PRECIOUS. Haha, okay, fair enough. I think there is going to be 1 boy and 1 girl. That's really what I feel. I can't imagine that there would be 2 more boys in there. What are the odds of that? ALL boys? So, I'm counting on those odds. Really though, I'm concerned about their little bodies in there. I find myself worrying like most mom's do. I just have 2 sweet and healthy baby boys already and I just hope hope hope they are healthy. That's really what I want. I've been working my tailpipe off. I do 16 hour shifts now Saturday and Sunday at the nursing home. I've been there since the end of August and it's really exhausting. I try to tell my...

An anonymous reader asked where the F are the birds....well, they should be at the top right of the page at the top.... hope this helps :)

I have to say, I don't LOVE this template. But, I'll tell ya what I do love. The 6 birds. Yeah, count 'em. Just seemed to fit. We are going from 4 Lewises to 6. That's why we need 6 birds. IN PAIRS. Precious. Just sayin.

So, I'm having a lot of broken, funny thoughts. I immediately figured I'd better blog them. So you can laugh and I can laugh too. One day. One day I'll laugh about my broken thoughts. First of all, I think I will be changing the name of this blog to livingoncoffeeandlove.blogspot.com because well, after the twins get here that's just gonna be how it is. I try to picture what it will be like. What I will be like. One word comes to mind. Frantic. Okay, two words. Sleepy. I just cannot, CANNOT imagine what's coming. Oh sure, I think I can imagine the love. I know the love I'll have for those two schnuckums. But, the insanity to follow. Whew-wee. God bless. We will be accepting help from anyone and everyone. :) Second of all..is that second of all or third of all? Blah. The blog title now is The Life and Times of 4 Lewises. That's pretty interesting because it was Me, Jay, Parker, and Seth = 4. Now, the 4 Lewises are Parker, Seth, Baby A, Baby B. I find that so ...

Well, my body has already started all these wonderful (insert sarcasm here) changes. I'm embracing them as best as I ever do I guess. It's such a challenge being short. There's no where for the fat to go, you know? Well, I'm hoping it's going to my 2 little sweet peas inside. It's only been the last few days that I've started thinking about the reality of it all. You know. The come home from the hospital, get no sleep, reality of it all. I must say, I'm pretty scared. I mean, I KNOW that if I can just survive a few months until the buggers sleep through the night I'll be GOLDEN. But, let's be serious here. I'm getting old. Yeah, that means I'm going to be going to sleep at like 9:30 at night. That sounds luxurious to me now. Maybe I should try to start that this week. It's so hard to do that because well...we like to stay up at night when the kids are in bed, sleeping. That's really the only husband/wife time that we have. But, I...

I guess it's time for an update. You know, since we're pregnant again and all. AND, since we're pregnant WITH TWINS. Girls, you ask? Well, we JUST found out. We'll have to wait a few more months ..a few LONG months before we know. We are right at 8 weeks. And, I haven't had it bad yet. Lots of nausea, I'm not going to lie but I have only gotten SICK once so far. I guess our story is just like other stories that moms and dads find out they are having multiples. But, what's strange is that on the way to the doctor's office, I asked Jay what we would do if we found out we were having twins. Like the wonderful husband he is, he said, "well, I guess we'll just deal with it." Satisfied with that answer, we get to the ultrasound room after lots of poking,proding and a conference with our doctor. As we are waiting for the doctor to come in, I see an US WEEKLY magazine sitting there. Of course I find a list of celebrity twins. To name a few: Vin Die...

It finally happened. I sat down at my computer to type a last status update for the night. It was too long for a status update. So, I put it into a  note. When I did, the words kept flowing. And, after a much unplanned blogger block....I got my groove back. Enjoy dear friends. Hope something strikes a chord in your soul. Hope something fills your cup up...if only one word, one sentence, for one second. Love you all unconditionally--because there is no other love. I feel somewhat wiser than most people I know. I take care of people of all ages at their absolute worst, when they are the most afraid, the most vulnerable, and the most defeated. What a privilege it is to be blessed with the gift of a caring heart and sincere smile. For, nothing in this world makes me feel more REAL, more TRUE, more thankful than to be able to make a change, fight an infection,fluff a flat pillow, quench the thirst, or warm the cold toes of a patient with a blanket. I hope that I don't leave th...