THE MORE THE MERRIER IN MERION

I've been terrible with the updating, I know. Part of me started to feel as though I was exploiting this experience. But, people continue to ask about updates and I do like the feeling of having an outlet so I'll continue...Maybe not "frequently" but enough to keep those who want to know in the loop.

In the past few weeks we've continued to experience the emotional ups and downs associated with both pregnancy and the realization that every day we're closer to having quads join our family. It's really like nothing I've ever experienced before.

We made it through our CVS procedure (Which I will NEVER do again....way too painful for me!) and found out that each one of our four babies is genetically perfect. While we feel so blessed to have four "healthy" children, I'm still constantly worried about all of the ailments that can affect them in the future. We still have to make it through the anatomy screenings, etc. Not to mention the aftermath of having quads prematurely and the risks associated with that. It's like a never ending roller coaster. Just when I think I can take a step back and relieve myself of some of the worry, there is something else to focus that worry on. I could scream.

Aside from the genetic (chromosome) screenings, we were also lucky enough to find out the sexes of our babies. It was very early in the grand scheme of things (12 weeks) but because the sex of a baby is determined by chromosomes (are you having a back flash from high school biology?! XY and XX...lol) we were given that information as well. So, we are having 2 boys and 2 girls join Jake and Owen :)

Names have already been decided for the most part and once they are firmed up, I'll pass them along.

Speaking of Jake and Owen, they are increasingly excited to meet their brothers and sisters. Each have definite ideas of what they are going to do for the babies, and what they want to teach them. It's an amazing thing to see their faces light up with thoughts of siblings. I'm not sure they realize how crazy it's going to be around here, but hopefully that won't sway their attitudes the other way.

We also recently moved their bedroom to our spare in order to be able to fit the quads in one nursery. THANKFULLY both boys were ok with the move and helped decorate their new "pad." Now that we know the sexes, we have planned the nursery and ordered the cribs and bedding. I'd like to say my husband had a lot to do with this process but alas, I don't think he's too interested. At the very least he's probably thankfully it's keeping me occupied and my mind off feeling like such (pardon the term) crap.

So, that's the last few weeks in a nut shell. We're looking forward to warm weather, vacation and some relaxation once the boys get out of school for the year. We have another doctor's appointment next week, so I'll update then.

I hope everyone had a great holiday!