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32 weeks

Today was a morning full of appointments.  The first one was my monthly prenatal appointment.  Peanut’s heart sounds strong and I’ve gained about 7 pounds.  The next one was the 32-week ultrasound at UCSF.  Turns out Peanut is a whopping 5 lbs 4 oz, which places him at the 75th percentile.  The doctor at the hospital wasn’t concerned and said that measurements can be off by a pound in either direction.  But according to the measurements, he’s looking more like a 34-weeker instead of a 32-weeker.  So, I emailed my primary doctor to see if there was anything I needed to do differently.  IMG_6115We got a good 3D picture of his face this time around and he’s got some massive cheeks and his nose was smushed.

IMG_6114We also got a picture of his hand with all five fingers showing.  So cute!

I was afraid he would be sunny-side up (facing out) but today he was head down and facing toward my right with his spine along my left side.  I also got confirmation of the knees and feet that have been kicking me toward the top of my belly.

DC to Geneva

IMG_6108Jes sent photos from his second leg of the flight this morning.

IMG_6110That’s quite a breakfast!  He arrived in the early morning and then had to drive from Geneva to Grenoble.

IMG_6109I’m glad they arrived safely.

Off to France

IMG_6059Jesse left the house at 5am today to catch a cab to SFO.  He’s headed to Grenoble, France for work and will be away for a whole week.  Just like last time, he had a stowaway but this time it was Squirt.  He sent us pictures all day long and KK was very amused.

IMG_6057They flew Business Class and living the good life up in the air.IMG_6090 IMG_6081There was a layover in Washington D.C. so he got to hang out in the United lounge.IMG_6082Look who’s also on this business trip!IMG_6080That looks like a good snack.  Next leg is from DC to Geneva.  They should arrive tomorrow morning (7am their time).

Just like Mama

IMG_6084I was digging through some old photos for a baby shower this morning and found this picture that looked so much like KK.

IMG_6069When I asked KK, “who is this?” even she said, “that’s me.”  Haha.

Cousins

IMG_6021We visiting Jia and Jason this afternoon and it looks like they are settling into their new life as parents quite well.  The twins are sleeping, eating, and pooping as they should be and Jia is adjusting to motherhood gracefully.

IMG_6026It was also very cute to see KK’s response to the twins.  She had looked forward to meeting them all week but started out with some hesitation.  After the initial warm-up, she was so attentive and would run into the room any time one of them started to cry.  She watched Auntie Jia feed them and was so interested.

IMG_5180It reminded me a lot of when KK was first born and Koa used to run to her every time she cried.

IMG_6019Toni has become the better eater and settles down rather quickly afterward.IMG_6020Thomas has become the more temperamental one and needs a little more coaxing to eat.IMG_6040Here they are in the pack-n-play together for the first time.  They were both a little irritable and weren’t able to soothe each other just yet.  That’s Thomas on the left and Toni on the right.

This is gonna be a fun year for all of us!  I can’t wait for Peanut to arrive so that we can have the whole gang together.  After watching her interactions this evening with the twins, I am confident that KK will be a great big sister.  It’s gonna be a lot of work but so fun at the same time!

The twins are here!!

IMG_5958Today was an exciting day for the Laos.  Jia delivered the twins today around noon and they came out big and healthy.

DSC_6424Baby A was the boy and he weighed 6 lbs 5 oz.  His name is Thomas James.  He’s already quite an eater.

DSC_6429Baby B was the girl and she weighed 6 lbs 2 oz.  Her name is Toni Jessie.  She’s the less-enthusiastic eater and fusses more.  It’s so appropriate that she was given her uncle’s name as her middle.

DSC_6434The babies are 38 weeks gestation and are developed enough to not need a NICU stay.  Jia is doing well and delivered them without needing a C-section but had some bleeding afterward.  However, with some plasma and rest, she was looking really good when we visited this evening.  Jia and the babies should be able to go home in a couple days.  Yippee!!

Congratulations, You Two!!  Welcome to Parenthood!!  It’s gonna a be a crazy ride and we’ll be there with you all along the way!