The Belly Watch 3

They're on the move! The McGraw boys have been kickin' and twitchin' up a storm. I've been enjoying the new activity and wonder what these next three months have in store for us. I've been feeling good since the last post, but sleeping through the night has been my new challenge. Chris and I have been on spring break from teaching this past week and had the chance to paint the nursery. It's a cute green color and pictures of the finished product will be coming. Two more weeks til the next doctor visit! Keep the four of us in your thoughts and prayers!
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And The Winner Is...

...the McGraw BOYS! After months of speculation, the wait is over! Baby A and B can now have specific pronouns! The NEW million-dollar question - are they identical? We will have to wait until they are seven years-old and one day notice they look exactly alike to answer that question!

The Belly Watch 2

It's been about 20 weeks, so we are over the half way mark! The babies are getting bigger (6-7 inches) and I'm starting to feel flutters! We are excited for our doctor appointment next week. Hopefully, we will find out the genders! We will be sure to post again after the visit. Keep us in your prayers!

Babies Update (16 Weeks)

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"They're just not cooperating." "Well, that means that they are our kids." Silly babies. We were hoping to find out the sexes of the babies at this appointment, but they had other things in mind. Both "A" and "B" sat there, in perfect profiles, with legs covering all the tell-tale parts. Not to say that there weren't other things to look at during this appointment. First, my how they have grown! We saw bones! Lots of bones! Thigh bones, feet bones, toe and finger bones, spines (including vertebrae), ribs, etc. They looked so grown up (well, as grown up as 6 ounce McGraws can look). We also saw the developing brains and beating hearts, too. Oh, what little people! We also saw some action. "B" kicked "A" square in the gut! Nice! Baby "A" also was caught leaping around. Katie compared it to John the baptist leaping in Elizabeth's womb. So...I am assuming either A) the other one is the second coming of the messiah, or B) since my birthday is Christmas, I might be the second messiah - and it was leaping in my presence. Either assumption probably means I need to go to church and apologize to God - for my ridiculous wife. The best, most lasting memory from our visit had to be when we had both babies on the screen. They were facing each other, sucking their thumbs! Then, "A" took its hand from its mouth, reached across, and touched "B"'s hand. It was such an amazing moment!

All in all, everyone is in great health! Please keep Mama and the babies in your prayers, and we will be back at the doctor March 12th for our 20 week visit. Talk to you then!

Peace and blessings,

Say What!?

Hello everyone! I just wanted to clarify the "comment situation" here on the blog. Some people have been asking me how it works, and others pointed out that it didn't seem to work for them. I went through and checked our settings for the blog, and I have changed a few things which should allow everyone a chance to leave us a message (we love hearing from you)! Underneath each post you will notice a posted date and - off to the right - a link labeled "comments." By clicking here, you should be taken to a page where you can write your comment in the box on the right side of the screen. Once you are done, you are given a few options - called "identities." I would suggest clicking the "Nickname" one. You will notice two spots open up, just type your name in the top slot - labeled "Nickname" - and ignore the "URL" one. Finally, hit "Publish Your Comment" and BAM! your voice is heard!

Just to update everyone - Katie and I are headed to our next doctor's appointment tomorrow. We will try to post new information tomorrow night!

Prayers and blessings,