Mr.Mature

So Ben came in the kitchen and said is this the last family dinner we will have together. Because I mean I want my sisters but I just want a few more weeks of just this until I get my baby sisters. I literally stopped what I was doing and I began to cry(sensing a theme yet?) . How mature of him. No, this will not be the last family dinner! I am hoping for a few more. Friday is the one night where my kids know it is all family. Just 37 more days! Let's do this!

Katie the sobbing mother to be of 6

Under 40

That's how many days I have left! That is all! Back to your regularly scheduled program.

Katie

3 in 48

That is the amount of meltdowns I a grown 32 year old woman have had in the last 48 hours. I am not proud of it but I have been an emotional mess lately and so I felt the need to blow up 3 times. I am sure my kids think I am going crazy and insane. David told me to just go to bed last night and he would deal with the kids. I sat in bed while watching dancing with the stars sobbing. Why you may ask well I DON'T KNOW!! I can cry for you at the drop of a hat. 40 days or less. Let's do this. With under 40 meltdowns.

The secret 5 year old that is really 32,

Katie

Name Question!

Recently I was asked who do you pronounce Ilana's name.

It is spelled I L A N A

It is like Alana but not really

You say it like ee-LAHN-A

Instead of A-LAHN-A it's just EE!

We found it online.

Katie

34 Week Appointment

My Doctor Opened the door and said Congrats on one more week! Let's make it 3-4 more. I think I can I think i can! I CAN!!!

Boy do we have some active girls! Mia came with me and was such a good girl! I was so impressed! I have gained 88lbs so far which is a grand total of 44 per baby. The most I gained with my other 4 was with Mia and 45 pounds. I am sure I will pass that! 

Eden's heartbeat was 182 and she is weighing 4lbs 15oz! You go girl!

Ilana's heartbeat was 181 and she is weighing 4lbs 11oz! Yea Ilana!

Both girls are doing great! 35 weeks here we COME!!!!

Katie

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Gained 86lbs!
Maternity clothes? Yes! All maternity.
Stretch marks? Yes, lots more this pregnancy. But I do have some from my previous 4.
Sleep: I have been sleeping not so well lately. Very active babies.
Best moment this week: Feeling the girls so much!
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? Nothing
Movement: Yes! Tons!
Food cravings: Nothing really
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing so far
Have you started to show yet: Oh Yes!
Gender: 2 girls!
Names:Ilana Claire and Eden Alyssa 

Labor Signs:  Yes, had some contractions the past few days!

Belly Button in or out? Out
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Weekly Wisdom:Enjoy Life, it goes by way to quickly.
Looking forward to:My appointment tomorrow!

 

**I have LESS than 6 weeks until I meet the girls! That is crazy and insane and I can't believe it. 

 

Have a great day! It is hospital packing day!

 

Katie

Eden and Ilana's Crib Sheeting

So we are not doing any set colors or anything just 2 totally different sets for two totally different girls!

Eden

It is the Woodlands set from Pottery Barn Kids

Ilana

 

This is the ABC set from Pottery Barn Kids

We Love them and can't wait to start using them!

Katie

Numbers

I am 33 weeks and 6 days 

I have been pregnant for 237 days so far

I have 43 days until my due date

I have 6 weeks and 1 day until it is my due date.

This pregnancy has flown right on by. I am going to enjoy the next 43 days just like I have enjoyed the past 237 days of being pregnant with Eden and Ilana.

Have an awesome Saturday!

XOXO,

Katie

Black Friday!

Ben has been wanting to go ever since he found out all of his friends were going. Sadly this year I couldn't take him as at almost full term w/ twins I would fall right over. So my he went with his friend's family and had a blast! Next year I promised him we would go! Hope you all have fun shopping!

Katie

Thanksgiving 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope you all had a wonderful day!

The Stern's:

David,Katie,Benjamin,Levi,Noah,Mia,Eden,and Ilana

What We are Thankful For...

Tonight at dinner we had a family conversation about what we are thankful for. Just 1 thing:

Katie:My Family

David:Our growing family

Benjamin:My parents

Levi:My siblings

Noah:My house

Mia:My toys

Eden:That me and Ilana have parties

Ilana:That mommy feeds me well

We are super Thankful this Thanksgiving!

What are YOU thankful for?

XOXO,

Katie

33 Week Appointment

Well Today my Mother in law came with me to seen E and I and she is beyond excited for them to make their entrance into the world.

Eden is weighing 4lbs 9oz and her heartbeat was 172

Ilana is weighing 4lbs 5oz and her heartbear was 181

Both girls are doing great and we will have another appointment next Monday!

Love,

Katie

33 Weeks!

49 Days Are Left !

How far along? 33 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Gained 83lbs!
Maternity clothes? Yes! All maternity.
Stretch marks? Yes, lots more this pregnancy. But I do have some from my previous 4.
Sleep: I have been sleeping not so well lately. Very active babies.
Best moment this week: Feeling the girls so much!
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? Nothing
Movement: Yes! Tons!
Food cravings: Nothing really
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing so far
Have you started to show yet: Oh Yes!
Gender: 2 girls!
Names:Ilana Claire and Eden Alyssa 

Labor Signs:  Yes, had some contractions the past few days!

Belly Button in or out? Out
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Weekly Wisdom:Enjoy Life, it goes by way to quickly.
Looking forward to:My appointment tomorrow!

 

Love Always!

Katie

Thought It Posted.

So I thought my lovely post about Ben's 7th Birthday posted but when my mom called and said that I didn't do one I got worried. I had one it was great and he helped me write it. It diapered. But a little under a week late.

HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY BENJAMIN DANIEL STERN

You are my first baby and will always have the special place in my heart! Sorry our originally masterpiece didn't post!!!

Love you!

Katie

Ready?

So Today one of my friends called me and said. Are you ready? I of course being myself said ready for what. She goes ready for the girls to come. It will be here before you know it. Then it sank in. Are we actually ready for Eden and Ilana to come into the world. Is everything set to how we want it to be and is everything in it's place. Do I know what to do when my water breaks. Where my kids will go? Is my hospital bag packed? I then after thinking about all of this and my friend going Katie....Katie,KATIE. I then with all the confidence I had said"Yes we are ready" So It's settled. We are ready for the girlies. Everything is perfect. Now the girls have to just decide when they want to come. I am due in 51 days. 51. That is less than 2 months. 7 weeks about. We are ready and set and can't wait to go. Enjoy your Friday!

Katie

A First

I woke up this morning I was making breakfast laughing with my kids and then I break out into this sob. Out of no where. It scared David a lot and it has never happened before! I am okay now but it was super wired!

Katie

32 Week Appointment

Today I had my 32 week appointment.Now I have appointments every single week! Yea!

So I have gained 80lbs in a total of 32 weeks. I can't wait to start running again! I want to lose this baby weight FAST!!!

So Mia was lucky enough to get to see her sisters.She loved every minute of it!

Eden was very shy today and is weighing 4lbs 1oz and her heartbeat was 163. She is measuring perfect!

Ilana was active today and is weighing 13lbs 14oz and her heartbeat was 168. She is also measuring right on track!

My doctor said that I am looking great and is loving how well I am doing! She told me and I have been such a trooper and I am growing beautifully! 8 short weeks and I will get to meet these two beautiful little ladies! It is crazy that it is less than 2 months. Less than 60 days! AHHHH!!!!

Hope your day was great! Seeing the girls made it perfect!

Katie

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Gained 80lbs!
Maternity clothes? Yes! All maternity.
Stretch marks? Yes, lots more this pregnancy. But I do have some from my previous 4.
Sleep: I have been sleeping not so well lately. Very active babies.
Best moment this week: Feeling the girls so much!
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? Nothing
Movement: Yes! Tons!
Food cravings: Nothing really
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing so far
Have you started to show yet: Oh Yes!
Gender: 2 girls!
Names:Ilana Claire and Eden Alyssa 

Labor Signs:  Yes, had some contractions the past few days!

Belly Button in or out? Out
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Weekly Wisdom:Enjoy Life, it goes by way to quickly.
Looking forward to:My appointment tomorrow!

 

Love Always!

Katie

Hey There

Eden and Ilana!

Whacha Up To In There?

Gymnastics?

Wanna be the next Jordyn Wieber?Gabby Douglass?Shawn Johnson?

Dancers?

The Next Cheryl Burke?Julianne Hough?Karina Smirnoff?

Football Players?

The Next Jay Cutler?Payton Manning?Tim Tebow?

Well what ever you decided to be or whatever the two of you are doing in there I will still love you both to the moon and back.

Please relax! You are keeping me up at night!

Katie(Mommy)

Happy Hiccuping Wednesday

So out of my 6 kids I think all of them have had the hiccups at some point today.

Ben-Woke up with them

Levi-As he was leaving for school had them

Noah-I dropped him off at preschool and had them

Mia-Before her nap today had them for about an hour and was so cute. She laughed everytime she hiccuped!

Eden or Ilana-All day these girl! I tell you! They are crazy hyper and active!

Hope everyone had a great day! I am currently making mac and chesse for dinner! Per my wanting!

XOXO

Katie

Tomorrow...

Is Election Day which means no school for the kids so it's a day with Mommy!

I am super excited! Probably the last time that it will be just the 4 kids and me!

Katie

This Morning

My kids and husband found me sobbing in the bathroom. Don't know exactly why I was sobbing but I was. It is insane and crazy to me that E and I will be joining our family within weeks. This pregnancy is a miracle to us. I am forever grateful for my 4 children, my amazing husband, and the sweet little girls growing inside me.

Can't wait to meet you E and I.

Katie

Less Than 65 Days! (31 Weeks)

How far along? 31 weeks! I woke up sobbing this morning, Can't believe we get to meet these girls so soon!

Total weight gain/loss: Gained 80lbs!
Maternity clothes? Yes! All maternity.
Stretch marks? Yes, lots more this pregnancy. But I do have some from my previous 4.
Sleep: I have been sleeping not so well lately. Very active babies.
Best moment this week: Halloween was so much fun!
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? Nothing
Movement: Yes! Tons!
Food cravings: Nothing really
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing so far
Have you started to show yet: Oh Yes!
Gender: 2 girls!
Names:Ilana Claire and Eden Alyssa 

Labor Signs:  Yes, had some contractions the past few days!

Belly Button in or out? Out
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Weekly Wisdom:Enjoy Life, it goes by way to quickly.
Looking forward to:This week!

 

Love Always!

Katie