Another great appointment!!

I'm so happy to report in another great appointment and ultrasound!! We only got a few pictures today--mostly of Jack. Will was facing down and it was hard to get any good 3D shots of him. Here is one of the best ones of Jack posing a little bit. I haven't scanned any in to the computer yet (our house is in shambles because of all the amazing projects we have going--a post on that soon--so the computer with the scanner is unplugged at the moment!). Justin was able to sneak a picture of the screen with his iphone during the appointment, so I thought I'd just put that one up for now!

We just love love love seeing these precious faces, cute little noses, and delicate little hands. What a treat to get so many 3D pictures of the boys!!! We feel very lucky!

All of the news from the appointment was wonderful...my cervix is still 'a mile long' according to the doctor (6 cm), and the boys' fluid levels around them continue to remain pretty even. Their abdomens looked about the same size (actual measurements are in 2 weeks), and all these things means that there is still no sign of twin-to-twin-transfusion! Praise Jesus!!!

Jack's heart rate was 151, and Will's was 143--nice and strong! Jack was definitely our mover today, and they are still in pretty much the same position as last time--Will transverse and Jack on my right side with his feet down near my bladder! It cracked us up---on the dvd they made, we could actually see Will's foot right behind Jack's head...he is probably getting a lot of kicks in the head, poor baby!

A post on the progress of the nursery coming soon...it is painted, chair rail is up, and the last thing we're waiting for is carpet next Tuesday!! I seriously walk in there and want to cry it is so cute!!

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A quick update on my friend Andrea's baby Ellie:

Last they heard her head was measuring in the 20th percentile...bigger than they had originally thought, and her limbs are measuring on track. She is still showing some fluid around her heart, but no more than before--praise Jesus! She goes in for a specialized ultrasound on Friday morning, and I know she would appreciate your prayers! God is a miracle working God!!! I'm believing for great news!!

Passed the first date...

Yesterday I was 22 weeks 5 days...the same day as I was in my pregnancy with Jonathan when my water broke, and everything started to go downhill. I've been waiting anxiously to get passed this date in my pregnancy, and funny thing is, I didn't even realize it had passed until I was going to bed late last night!! Isn't it just like God to give a spirit of peace, just when we need it most??

Today I have another appointment with my high risk doctor, and I can just hardly wait to get a glimpse at the precious faces of my miracle boys!! And a quick peek at my cervix, still long and holding strong!!

So now, to get through the next dates: 23 weeks, 2 days...the day Jonathan was born into heaven, and July 29, the day we make it to 24 weeks--viability!! Thanks for your continued prayers for all of us, and hopefully, later today or tomorrow, I'll have some great new pictures of our boys to post!

Weddzilla Giveaways!!

Just a little break from the typical Steiner Life blog...

My brother's company,

is having some great giveaways over on their blog right now, and I just had to share! I love free things, so I couldn't resist posting these contests here on my blog!! =)

There are a few really cool prizes that you can win if you hop on over to Weddzilla.com Blog and check them out!

~The first giveaway is awesome if you are planning a wedding and need disposable cameras for the reception tables...Click HERE to check it out and enter!

~The second giveaway is great for any person in the bridal party, or if you just happen to like pretty necklaces!! No need to be a bride! Click HERE to check out that one!

It is super simple to enter these contests...I think it would be so cool if someone I know or that reads my blog wins!

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You might not have heard of Weddzilla.com before...so let me give you the 2-second rundown of what it is and does...

Weddzilla.com is basically a website that simplifies weddings!!!

~If you are planning to get married, helping someone plan a wedding, or even know of someone who is planning a wedding, check out Weddzilla.com. It will help you to plan your wedding in an easier and smarter way: by having vendors come to you with their quotes, instead of spending hours calling multiple vendors for every little thing you need, and helping you to keep organized all the great inspirations and ideas that you find all over the web! It is so user/bride-friendly, that you the planning stress will start to melt away! And it is absolutely free!

~If you have your own business that is connected to the wedding industry (florist, photographer, cakes, etc), check out Weddzilla.com. You can save a ton of money on advertising, and sign up to be a vendor and will be able to search the Weddifieds (classifieds where brides post what they are needing for their special day). Pretty much, the brides come to you, and you can choose the date, budgets, and brides that you want to work with--and even connect with them through the site! So much more exposure for your business!

I know I'm a little bit biased because my brother and his wife started this company, but honestly, it is the most incredible website and biggest help for anyone going through or traveling on the the roller-coaster ride called wedding planning! I remember back in 2002 when I was busy planning my wedding...thank goodness my parents were helping, but I cannot imagine how much easier it would have been if Weddzilla had been around!

Take a couple minutes and check out the site. Even if there are no weddings in the near future for you, I'm sure you'll come across someone who you can at least tell, "You have to check out Weddzilla.com"!!