34 weeks and counting!

That's right, time has flown by for most, for me, the countdown has begun! We are at 34 weeks, babies are both head down and growing great! Baby Boy Dozier is estimated at 5.1 lbs and Baby Girl Dozier is estimated at 5.7 lbs, which equals A WHOLE LOT OF BABY in this belly! Our target due date is between 34 and 38 weeks. For comparison purposes...Nicholas and Lauren were born at 37 weeks and 2 days, weighing 6.14 lbs and 7.14 lbs, so add three more weeks to this pregnancy and we may very well be at 7 lb babies again! A huge blessing for sure! For me, that means a snails pace from this point forward! Can't do too much standing, walking, or even sitting. It's mostly lying on my side, at every opportunity, to make sure our new additions arrive safely and timely! No official bed rest, but mine as well be - can't really get much of anything done with 10+ pounds of baby in your belly!!

Nick has been awesome, just like the last time we took this ride together, he has stepped right up to accomplish the things that normally take the two of us - almost all of the house chores - including cooking, cleaning, and errands - in addition to keeping the kids on schedule for meals, baths, and bedtimes - and oh yeah - his full time job that pays the bills. I am really one lucky gal to have such an awesome partner on this journey. Not sure it has hit the kids yet, but they do often ask - "who is coming over to help us today mommy?" So I think they are enjoying meeting mommy's friends and anticipating what type of fun comes with each new person at the house! I continue to remain grateful to all of my friends who have generously offered to help during this challenging time!

I have had lots of questions about what we need, how to help, etc...so I thought I would include it here...we are actually in pretty good shape for baby cribs, mattress, gear, etc. - with many thanks to our friends at Guilford College UMC in Greensboro. What a blessing you have been to us during the past few years, and even though we are miles apart, we are eternally grateful for your continued support and prayers! Other areas of need:

1. There is a meal train set up for us by the wonderful people at St.James United Methodist Church in Raleigh. Anyone can participate, simply paste the link on your browser and log in to sign up for a date and a meal - http://www.mealtrain.com/?id=mltumw6jm9dt.

2. If meals aren't your thing, and you would rather give a gift, diapers (sizes 1 or 2), wipes, or gift cards to Target, Walmart, or Sam's are very much appreciated.

3. If meals or gifts aren't your thing, and you have time to spare, we could use some help around the house! This includes watching the kids while I am at the doctor, carpooling, or even taking the kids out to play or for a walk one afternoon. Simple things that I am having trouble with at the moment, but huge things when it comes to making a fun day for the kids!

4. Last, but most importantly, your prayers. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we venture into this journey, which we know a little bit about, but could in no way ever really be prepared for again! Pray that the babies arrive safely, that the right people will be available and in our path at exactly the right time (doctors, nurses, caretakers, friends, family), and that our (or rather MY) anxieties will cease about how to get all of the details worked out in a situation that I have no control over, but that God is in complete control of.

Stay tuned...we are no where near the end of this story!