Welcome Jordan Adam and Colton Ryan

Hello to the outside world. It has been quite a while since I have posted last. As you all know by know, Ryan and I welcomed our twin boys into the world on August 10, 2010. I'm going to start at the beginning.... That Monday, August 9, I hit 36 weeks which is quite a HUGE milestone with multiples, as most don't hit the 36th week, although some do and some exceed. Ryan and his dad had been working on the spare room to get that finished up so we could move back upstairs as soon as possible after the boys arrived. Before lunch, Ryan had been sawing away at the top of the door that leads to the upstairs, with his reciprocating saw, as the door would not shut properly. As Ryan was eating lunch, I was leaving our kitchen, heading into the dining room area to go into the restroom. I was stopped dead in my tracks and my right foot started to throb. I looked down and there is a reciprocating saw blade in my foot, (happened to be about 1/2 inch.) I immediately yelled at Ryan saying, "you shouldn't leave your stuff laying around." Ryan rushed me to the emergency room where Dr. Schwartz was on call. Let me remind you, this is at about 1 p.m. Dr Schwartz admitted that he would rather be seeing me for the pregnancy instead of the blade in my foot. Got a shot of novicane to numb my foot, as well as some x-rays to ensure that the blade hadn't gone into the bone. Since my feet were swollen, the blade had NOT gone into the bone. Thank heavens!!!! Got the blade out and went home! We were able to joke about it afterwards stating, "maybe this would put me into labor." Not quite sure if it did or not, but my water broke at 6:15 a.m. the next morning. As I called up to Labor and Delivery in La Crosse to inform them we were on our way, I yelled at Ryan to get up. He came out of the bedroom asking, "what is it?" I looked at him with a smile, "my water broke, it's time." As Ryan and I got ready, we never would have expected what was about to happen! Ryan and I made our 1 hour and 20 minute trip to La Crosse and were greeted with lots of smiles when we arrived at the hospital. Dr Simmon was the doctor on call. They did all the protocall stuff, by making sure that my water actually broke, getting me hooked up to the monitors-which the boys didn't like to keep on, as they kicked and punched. Dr Simmon tried to get an ultrasound done, but she admitted that she wasn't very good at them and would see if Dr Peck would help, as he was doing rounds in Post Pardum. Dr. Peck came in 20 minutes later and stated that Baby A was head down, face up, and Baby B was on the total opposite side of where he was before, feet down. Dr. Simmon informed Ryan and I that it would more than likely be a long labor with Baby A face up and was not going to guarentee that Baby B would flip, and would have to deliver him C-section. She said that more than 50% of the time this is the case and would give us some time to decide as she had another c-section to perform. Ryan and I contemplated about this for a good 2 hours. I made phone calls to people who had c-sections to see how it was, as I really didn't want to deliver both ways, but I also didn't want to have a c-section. After much discussion, Ryan and I chose the c-section and I was wheeled into the operating room at noon. Ryan was in the operating room with me at 12:30 p.m. and we got to meet Jordan Adam at 12:41 p.m. weighing in at 6lbs 1/2 oz and 19 inches long and Colton Ryan, 6lbs 5.3 oz and 19.2 inches long at 12:43 p.m. We didn't name the boys until about 10:00 p.m. after all our family had left, so we had a chance to see what name fit who!

~Colton Ryan and Jordan Adam~

Ryan did very well with stepping up to the plate and becoming a hands on dad right away. I couldn't do a whole lot with the c-section, as I could barely get out of bed and walk, but that is what I had to do. The boys and I got out of the hospital that Friday and brought our bundles of joy home!!! Since then, we have been very busy parents with changing diapers, feeding, and me pumping, but we are loving every moment of it! We have had plenty of support from our family, as Aunt Christi came up this past weekend to stay over Friday and Saturday so we could get some extra shut eye and the past couple of nights, my mom has stayed, as Ryan's been out hauling and had to milk this morning. The boys have been quite a handful-but to be expected with twins and I'm loving every minute of being a mommy!!!! The boys had a check up on Monday and Jordan is up to 6lbs 60z and Colton is up to 6lbs 9oz so they are getting closer in weight. A lot of people ask me how to tell them apart! I tell people their quirks and differences, such as Colton's stork bite on his right eye lid, as well as crud on it from a clogged tear duct, but we're working on that! Colton also has chubbier cheeks than Jordan and Jordan's the fussier one! When Jordan's hungry he wants his food now, not in 2 minutes, as he doesn't give a little fuss that he's hungry, he just lets out the loudest cry!!! Well it's feeding time so I better get going! Gotta love my boys! Will try to update more later!!!!! :) *hugz and love to all*

35 Week Appointment

35 weeks

Hello again! Yesterday Ryan and I went up for my 35 week appointment! Dr. Peck was happy that I have made it this far and still holds to his August 9th prediction as he stated he doesn't foresee me delivering anytime this week! My blood pressure was good, babies heartbeats sounded good, Dr. Peck said that he was happy with their growth and that they were getting adequate nutrition. My stomach/uterus measured at 49, so I only have 5 to go to meet the record for twins, but Ryan's really hoping that I go before then! I think he's getting anxious to meet these little guys as much as I am! That and he probably would rather wake up to them crying, instead of me getting up to use the bathroom! My swelling has gone up severely but there was no protein in my urine that would indicate toxemia or pre-eclampsia, so that was good news, but he decided to put me on a medication to help with the fluid retention! Got a red flag when I went to pick up the medication as it was brought to the pharmacists attention about how I'm allergic to sulfa and that I could have a reaction to this medication due to that, but they called Dr. Peck and he reassured that he was fine with me taking it. At least I'm aware and know what to look out for if I do have a reaction, which I'm praying that I don't because I don't want it to affect the boys! Ryan is sticking to his names that he has for the boys! I guess we'll just have to wait and see until they decide to come out!!! I really would like to be up and around cleaning but with how much weight I am carrying in the front, I can't do a whole lot of anything without my back hurting, which includes, just getting up to get something to eat, drink, or just to use the restroom! Maybe that's a sign that I'm in the nesting stage, as I did have Mom and Perry come out to help do some cleaning on Monday! Makes me feel better that the house looks cleaner than before they came out! Ryan and Larry got the floor put in the spare room on Monday and are hoping to get the ceiling in today, so Ryan and I picked up a ceiling fan for that room yesterday!!! Which means our bedroom will be ready to clean, YAAAHHHHH!!! I can't wait to go back to our bedroom. Well I think that is all for now, I'm going to grab a popsicle and see if there is anything good on tv! Have a wonderful day and God Bless!!!

34 week Appointment

Hello again! Today we went up to La Crosse for our 34 week appointment for the boys! They had a growth ultrasound, which measured them at about 6 pounds a piece, but the ultrasound tech said that they can be off by a pound usually lower then what they are measured at! Ryan and I still believe that they are above 5 1/2 pounds for sure since it's been 4 weeks since the last ultrasound and they grew 2 pounds in 5 weeks from the ultrasound before that! Baby A is still head down and Baby B is more feet down (he's in a transverse position and his head is over baby A's feet, so things have tipped a bit, but still looking good!) We met with Dr. Alvarado instead of Dr Peck! She was very open about everything and seemed to be more willing to answer questions instead of Dr. Peck since she has 5 kids of her own and is an OB doctor! Dr Alvarado wasn't worried about delivery, she explained that since Baby A is head down, that it is a go for natural delivery and that Baby B usually flips into head down position, but would be okay if he was feet down too, as they would just pull him out that way! (ouch I know-but she said it's been done before and is fine.) Ryan and I got to tour the labor and delivery area, and got to see the nurses station of the post-pardum area which is where you go 2 hours after delivery! My back has been killing me, but not a sign of labor yet and no contractions either!!! We go back on Tuesday morning to see Dr. Peck again. That is all for now!

New Vehicle

We forgot to update you on our new vehicle! Yes this means I'm going to be a "Soccer Mom"

This is our "new to us" 2006 Pontiac Montana

For those of you who didn't know, Ryan and I had our car seat check on July 9th, and we found out that we were unable to fit in the front seats with the carseats in. Ryan was hugging his legs along with the stirring wheel-so yes, it was an accident waiting to happen. We purchased our van last Wednesday on the 14th from Cresco Motor Company. We put the carseats in the van and it's much better. There is so much more room in this van and we are able to fit what we need in here. Only thing we have to be aware about is the next time we are pregnant, if it's twins again we may be in trouble, as they recommend only putting 1 carseat (rear or front facing) in the back seat, so who knows, we may have to upgrade again, but One day at a time for now. So if you know anyone that is in look for a SUV with 4 wheel drive-we are selling our 2003 Ford Escape. You will have to ask Ryan what we are asking ,as he is in charge of that. Again we are getting SUPER anxious to meet our little guys. Hope everyone has a great day!!!!

33 Week Appointment and Update

Yesterday we had our 33 week appointment! Dr Peck tried to check my cervix but was unable to and said that means I'm not dialated ,but doesn't mean it can't change whenever or for whatever reason! Wondering if I may hit the 54 mark to meet the twin record, as I got measured at 45. Dr Peck also still thinks that I may go on my own before 38 weeks but we'll wait and see, as if they don't come out by the 23rd of August then they will induce me. As far as we know, the boys are both still head down! We have our ultrasound next Wednesday and then meet with Dr. Alvarado because Dr Peck is off all next week. Ryan and I are getting super excited and can't wait to meet our precious little guys! After our appointment we went to Home Depot! I drove one of the electric wheel chairs as Ryan walked and we picked out paint for the spare room and got our paint for the bean bag toss boards. Ryan got the spare room painted today so then he can get the floor put in soon and then we can get our bedroom cleaned so when we are able to, we can move back into our room and in our bed!!! I'm really missing our bed! The spare bed for some reason is just not cutting it! Ryan also spent some time making boards for our bean bag toss game-which I've wanted one for a LONG time. He is making them in our favorite college teams Texas and Iowa! I've been staying busy by going through boxes of papers and items, as well as keeping the boys nice and comfy in their home. LoL!!! I have also gone through some old papers that Grandma Jean gave me of the "Baby Section" of the old Waukon Standards and have found some VERY interesting pictures of family, friends, and classmates. But other than that-Yes I'm getting bored and wouldn't mind any visistors-just give me a call with a 20 minute notice!!! LoL! That's all for now! Going to watch Law and Order SVU!!! Take care and God Bless!!!!

32 Week Appointment

Today we had our 32 week check! I am 32 weeks and 1 day! Dr Peck measured me at 42 (10 weeks ahead of where I actually am, but that is typical with twins)

~a picture of me taken today at 32weeks 1 day~

So Dr Peck wasn't more worried then last time with the babies being low and that he’s still hoping that I can make it to August! Dr Peck said the measuring record for twins in La-X is 54 but the record for twins/triplets/quads is 60! He said that I could possibly hit 54, but doesn’t think I will and he doesn't foresee me not delivering before the 38 weeks-he's still thinking 34-36 weeks!!! OMG-coming so soon! He noticed the swelling in my legs (grabbing my right leg which isn't as bad as my left usually) and said, "oh you have some more swelling then usual. Well that's normal and will be from here on out.) BP was good so he said that the swelling was definately not something to worry about. We have a 33 week check up next Tuesday with Dr Peck and then on the 28th we have a 34 week check up along with a growth ultrasound for the boys with Dr. Alvarado! Dr Peck stated that the only reason why they would take me before I actually go into labor would be because the boys aren't growing at the same rate-which typically they have been and hoping it stays that way! Almost got everything for the boys-just need to get my thank you's finished and some casseroles baked (in which I’ve been procrastinating with the heat/humidity and tomorrow’s suppose to be worse!) Today also while up in the La-X area, we stopped to look at a van in La Cresent, but it wasn’t in, as the main boss and his family are on vacation with it, so it won’t be in until next Monday-which we go back up for a 33 week check up next Tuesday! We did test drive a Chevy Uplander, but it seems too far out of our price range-so back to looking online! We also found a Pontiac Montana that we liked but we’re waiting to test drive the Chrysler Town and Country in La Cresent! Wish us luck on finding a van and soon, as we never know when these little guys will decide to make their appearance! Ryan and I are both already really tired, as neither one of us can sleep well! It didn’t help that last night Molly and Dallas were barking A LOT! Probably at the racoons and deer passing through the lawn! Ryan is on a 6 milking streak (tonight through Friday morning!) So we may be just laying low for a few days-which is fine with me, since it’s EVEN MORE uncomfortable to move much. Well that’s all for now! Until next time....

First Blog

Hello Everyone! Welcome to The Snitker Family Blog! My good friend Shannon got this set up for me so we could help keep everyone updated on our growing family! I hope you all will enjoy this! It's going to be a learning experience for me with blogging and hoping to get the hang of it by the time the twins arrive! We are getting very anxious to meet them, but they still need to bake a little longer! According the doctors as of right now, anytime in the next 2-6 weeks! We have another doctor's appointment on Tuesday and every week after that until we deliver. We'll update you then! Take care and have a great day!