Friday, June 30, 2006
The Real Deal
Well folks, the moment you've all been waiting for has finally arrived! The Dillner Twins are being prepared for an early delivery in order to help Jenny decrease her blood pressure and swelling. The nurses have been taking great care of Jenny and the twins as they get set for entry into this world.
At this point, we don't know when the delivery will be scheduled. This morning one of our doctor's informed us that it could be either Saturday or Sunday night. They have been conducting stress tests on the babies and everything seems to be going fine. They have given Jenny some steroid injections to help prepare the babies' lungs for breathing post-birth. They have also changed Jenny's blood thinner prescription to make it easier for the doctors to regulate this during the process. She was put on the thinners due to a blood clot that was detected in April.
Everything is going fine. The doctors, nurses and hospital staff have been great and continue to give Jenny and the twins the care they need to succeed. The team is preparing to go, so check back often for updates. I will try to keep this site updated throughout the process.
At this point, we don't know when the delivery will be scheduled. This morning one of our doctor's informed us that it could be either Saturday or Sunday night. They have been conducting stress tests on the babies and everything seems to be going fine. They have given Jenny some steroid injections to help prepare the babies' lungs for breathing post-birth. They have also changed Jenny's blood thinner prescription to make it easier for the doctors to regulate this during the process. She was put on the thinners due to a blood clot that was detected in April.
Everything is going fine. The doctors, nurses and hospital staff have been great and continue to give Jenny and the twins the care they need to succeed. The team is preparing to go, so check back often for updates. I will try to keep this site updated throughout the process.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Preparation
Everything is fine at the Dillner residence these days. Jenny and the Twins are doing well, as they prepare for the home stretch. Before you know it, the Twins will be born! I actually did the math in the shower this morning. We have six weeks until we are due (August 13th is our due date), but twins typically come early. The doctors have told us that they want the twins to stay in until Week 37 which is only five short weeks away!
Crystal, David's youngest sister, has come to visit David and Jenny. She's been helping them prepare the house for the expectant twins. She has been a tremendous help doing the jobs that Jenny can't do and David doesn't want to do. David's planning on taking her to Washington, D.C. to see some sites as well as some other locations before she heads back to Kansas on July 13th. While she would like to see the twins, she will probably miss them.
David just returned from a local government managers conference in Virginia Beach. It was a great conference, and the beach was great. He only wishes that Jenny could have come with him, but he did bring her some salt water taffy nonetheless. The conference was a great opportunity to network with other managers and learn a few things on the side. David will not be attending the ICMA conference in San Antonio this year because the twins will keep him busy for awhile.
David and Jenny would love to hear from you. If you would like to give them a ring, simply call (540) 409-1166. Once the twins are born, David will post a message on his phone with the most up-to-date information, including their Apgar scores. Be sure to check this site or call to find out the latest information.
Crystal, David's youngest sister, has come to visit David and Jenny. She's been helping them prepare the house for the expectant twins. She has been a tremendous help doing the jobs that Jenny can't do and David doesn't want to do. David's planning on taking her to Washington, D.C. to see some sites as well as some other locations before she heads back to Kansas on July 13th. While she would like to see the twins, she will probably miss them.
David just returned from a local government managers conference in Virginia Beach. It was a great conference, and the beach was great. He only wishes that Jenny could have come with him, but he did bring her some salt water taffy nonetheless. The conference was a great opportunity to network with other managers and learn a few things on the side. David will not be attending the ICMA conference in San Antonio this year because the twins will keep him busy for awhile.
David and Jenny would love to hear from you. If you would like to give them a ring, simply call (540) 409-1166. Once the twins are born, David will post a message on his phone with the most up-to-date information, including their Apgar scores. Be sure to check this site or call to find out the latest information.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
31 week check up and ultrasound
Today David and I went for our 31 week check up and ultrasound. All is continuing to go well. Both of the babies weigh about 3 pounds 8 ounces. They are able to determine the babies weight due to the different measurements that are taken, such as head size and belly size among other things. One of the twins is breach, butt first on my left side. The other twin is hiding behind its brother or sister, with its head on my right side and butt on the left side. We only got one decent picture of the twins from the ultrasound, it has both of their heads in it. You can see it posted here or in the photo gallery. For all of those wondering, we do not know the sex of the babies. We want to be surprised when they are born. We go back to the doctor in another two weeks. Both babies are very active. They always seem to be most active when David is not around. He had a city council meeting last night, I think they knew he was gone and they were keeping me company.
In other news, tonight David and his friend Andy are going to bottle our third batch of beer. It will be ready for consumption in about 3-4 weeks.
David's youngest sister Crystal is coming out to visit us for about three weeks. She will arrive on June 19th. She is going to help us get the house ready for the twins. She will help me with things that I can not do on my own, such as lifting and bending over all the time.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Check out the photo gallery
More pictures have just been added to the photo gallery, including the most recent front and side views of Jenny, so you can get an idea of how big she is. Pictures from the Apple Blossom Festival and our latest attempt at brewing brew. Check back next week for more ultrasound pictures and pictures from the 90th running of the Indy 500.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
One Year Anniversary
It is hard to believe but on May 28th David and I celebrated our one year anniversary. When I look back over this past year, it is amazing to see how many things can change in such a short time. During that year we have began our new life together, moved across the country, began new jobs, we were blessed with being pregnant with twins and explored a new part of the country, seeing many sights that we would not have seen in the Midwest. We are both in agreement that it was a very good year and we are looking forward to many many more good years to come.
We had come up with a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary, but unfortunately it did not work out as we had planned. We thought it would be wonderful to meet our families in Indianapolis and go to the Indy 500, or at least the boys would go to the race. The trip would be a great anniversary present to ourselves, since we both enjoy racing and it would be great to see our families. Tickets were bought, hotel reservations made and the trip was a go. I had decided not to go to the race, but spend time with our mothers instead. As it ended up, I was unable to make the trip due to the blood clot in my leg, the doctors did not want me traveling that far. I sent David on the trip anyways, as I knew he was so excited and it did not seem fair for our families to make the trip and we not be there, since we had the idea for the trip. David and our families had a wonderful weekend. I enjoyed a relaxing weekend at home, I was also able to finish up many of my projects at work.
I can't say that is the way I had envisioned us spending our first anniversary, but it all worked out for the best. David enjoyed himself and I got needed rest. David will have to create a post about race. We will also get pictures from the race on to the photo gallery soon. Everyone who went to the race had a great time, I believe that plans are in the works for going again next year, but this time I get to go to the race and the grandmas can babysit the twins.
We had come up with a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary, but unfortunately it did not work out as we had planned. We thought it would be wonderful to meet our families in Indianapolis and go to the Indy 500, or at least the boys would go to the race. The trip would be a great anniversary present to ourselves, since we both enjoy racing and it would be great to see our families. Tickets were bought, hotel reservations made and the trip was a go. I had decided not to go to the race, but spend time with our mothers instead. As it ended up, I was unable to make the trip due to the blood clot in my leg, the doctors did not want me traveling that far. I sent David on the trip anyways, as I knew he was so excited and it did not seem fair for our families to make the trip and we not be there, since we had the idea for the trip. David and our families had a wonderful weekend. I enjoyed a relaxing weekend at home, I was also able to finish up many of my projects at work.
I can't say that is the way I had envisioned us spending our first anniversary, but it all worked out for the best. David enjoyed himself and I got needed rest. David will have to create a post about race. We will also get pictures from the race on to the photo gallery soon. Everyone who went to the race had a great time, I believe that plans are in the works for going again next year, but this time I get to go to the race and the grandmas can babysit the twins.
29 Week Checkup
Last week David and I went for our 29 week check up. All is continuing to go well. I check out fine, both of the babies heart rated were good, 138 and 150 beats per minute. On June 14th we will go for another ultrasound.
We are continuing our childbirth prep classes. We only have one more left to go, plus we are going to go to a breastfeeding class.
I do apologize for not updating the photo gallery with pictures of me as the pregnancy progresses, but our computer is having difficulty recognizing the camera on the USB drive. I am continuing to get bigger. Many people at work commented on the fact that I am all baby. If you see me from behind, besides the pregnant walk, you would not know I was pregnant. Most of the weight I am gaining is in the belly.
Friday I finished school for the year. David and I still have to go finish cleaning out my office, but otherwise I am done teaching for the summer. I am enjoying being able to rest when I need to and sleep in. I am slowly but surly working on getting the house ready for the twins arrival. After the ultrasound I will update you again on the growth of the babies.
We are continuing our childbirth prep classes. We only have one more left to go, plus we are going to go to a breastfeeding class.
I do apologize for not updating the photo gallery with pictures of me as the pregnancy progresses, but our computer is having difficulty recognizing the camera on the USB drive. I am continuing to get bigger. Many people at work commented on the fact that I am all baby. If you see me from behind, besides the pregnant walk, you would not know I was pregnant. Most of the weight I am gaining is in the belly.
Friday I finished school for the year. David and I still have to go finish cleaning out my office, but otherwise I am done teaching for the summer. I am enjoying being able to rest when I need to and sleep in. I am slowly but surly working on getting the house ready for the twins arrival. After the ultrasound I will update you again on the growth of the babies.
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