The Buckleys: More sweetness!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

More sweetness!

Today's ultrasound confirmed that we're expecting two more little girls! Both Bryan and I are thrilled by the news, as is Eleanore who has been insistent that we are having "sisters" (I'm not sure if she knows what that means).

The doctor said she couldn't ask for a better report at this point in the pregnancy (as far as measurements, development and etc. go). I was relieved by this remark because I, for a multitude of reasons, have been extra nervous during this pregnancy and have even been dreaming of all the things that could be going wrong. We are so pleased to be assured that we have two healthy girls on their way to our family.

Baby "A" at 19 weeks gestation (9 ounces)

Baby "B" at 19 weeks gestation (7 ounces)

Seeing our baby's on the ultrasound screen now that they actually look human, have distinct features, arms and legs to kick and move (they both appeared to be very active) and knowing their gender makes this all seem much more real. We're excited, and today we feel a sweet joy and responsibility to know that Heavenly Father is entrusting two more of his precious daughters into our care. I can't wait to meet them (really I can...I'm not asking for an early delivery)!

8 comments:

Miriam said...: I am so excited em for you guys!!!!Couldn't get more perfect!!; September 9, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Ashley said...: I couldn't be more thrilled. It was great talking to you on the phone the other day, and it's so awesome to see the ultrasound pictures. I always love seeing them at 20 weeks. Not so alienlike as they are earlier. Oh they will be so beautiful. Just like their mom and big sis!; September 11, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Michelle said...: Congratulations. You can never have too many sisters. What a miracle!; September 11, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Unknown said...: that is so exciting!; September 12, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Emily T. said...: How fun and exciting. It is such a good feeling to see healthy babies at that 20 wk ultrasound. I agree, you can't have too many sisters!; September 12, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Ash & Tim said...: Congrats! Glad to hear all is going well too!; September 14, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Catherine said...: Awww I love the pictures! It makes everything so more real to see the pics and know that they are two sweet girls. I am excited for your family! And I am really excited to become an Aunt of TWINS!! Yay!; September 15, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Ryan and Holly said...: I haven't checked blogs lately and what a fabulous surprise to read yours and find out your having GIRLS!! I am so, so happy for you! You better make a lot more bows!! CONGRATS!; September 17, 2009 at 6:09 PM

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I want to remember it like this...

October 2010:

Both Ivy and Maya say "Dada." Maya says in her growly voice a very clear, "DAD!" They are growing up too fast.

Eleanore likes to look in the mirror next to our table while we are eating dinner and she'll often talk to her reflection. She'll say things like "Who are you?" Yesterday she said, "Bananas smell good. Dirty socks don't smell good."

Eleanore dressed up like a fairy and announced "I am a Fairy Gospel."

In preperation for Halloween, Eleanore has been talking about all the things she could be and pretending to be many different Halloween-like characters including a nice witch and a mean witch. The nice witch laughs like this "HaHaHa" (high pitched and smiling. The mean witch laughs like this "HeHeHe" (low voice and scowl).

September 2010:

A friend of my mine stopped by to visit and she had her friend's son, Adam, with her. Throughout our hour-long visit Eleanore kept repeating "Adam was a prophet, first one that we know..." over and over. I kind of felt bad for the boy (who incidently is not a member of our church and doesn't know that Primary song), but it was pretty funny.

Eleanore has picked up on a few phrases that I use...that I think I picked up from my pops. "I'm exasperated." and "Oh Fiddlesticks." The latter really makes me think of my Dad.

After Bryan brushed Eleanore's hair she turned and said, "Thanks, Sweetie!"

August 2010:

Out of the blue (during a converstation lull...the girl doesn't like silence) Eleanore will often suggest, "Let's chat!"

Eleanore announces. "I know Portuguese." We ask, "Really, what?" "Portuguese!"

My new name: "Momster." Sometimes, even "Momsterarooski."

Eleanore loves to give giant hugs (just what they sound like), big smackarooskis (big kisses), and little mouse hugs (whe touches my shoulder with both hands and then busts up laughing).

July 2010:

Walking outside, Eleanore began narrating: "It was a beautiful summer day..."

A few months ago a man in our ward fell of the roof. We were talking about it because we were going to bring them dinner, and haven't really talked about it since. Today when El woke up from her nap she whispered, "Mom, someone fell off the roof." I asked who, totally not knowing what she was talking about. "Brother Dumm." She announced. It was actually a man named Brother Barrett, but Brother Dumm was sick at the same time and Bryan went to visit him the same day. What a memory she has.

June 2010:

I often tell Eleanore that if we watch too much TV our brains will get mushy. The other day I told her it was time to turn off the TV and she said, "Yes, my hair is mushy."

I told Eleanore that the babies didn't feel good. She said, "Mom, when I'm a grown up I can be a doctor and take care of them."

Eleanore asked what "No problem" means. I told her it meant you'd be glad to do it. Since then, I asked her if she would like to finger paint, she replied, "I'd be glad to do it." I got the same response when I asked if she wanted a piece of candy.

May 2010:

"[Ivy] is a precious girl. I feel that in my heart," Eleanore after kissing Ivy.

"My hair is not a toy Mom," Eleanore to Mom after sitting through three attempts at French braids.

"It's hard being a big sister," Eleanore.

"I love you, I love you, I really, really love you," Eleanore singing very seriously and loudly.

Eleanore asked to watch a t.v. show called Max and Ruby, I told her, "No, I don't like that show. " She responded, " Then you go away and I'll watch it. I like it."

January 2010:

"Babies poop a lot," Eleanore to Mom as I changed yet another diaper. "Babies cry a lot," Eleanore to Mom about five minutes later.