doctor's order (part 2 of 2)

I don't really care for McDonald's. But Jonas is on a mission. So instead, we go to Jack in the Box whose Raspberry Milkshake makes my mouth water even as I type.
The universe decides to crush my efforts - Raspberry Shake is seasonal and guess what? We're a season too late. So I go for the next awesome cold drink - Mango Smoothie!!!

"Do you really think you're going to gain weight by drinking that?", I hear coming from the driver's seat. Oh, boy. He is on a mission.
I add some mozzarela sticks to my order and a small curly fries for good measure and leave with a 849 calories meal.

Mission accomplished.

doctor's order (part 1 of 2)

"Let's talk about your weight gain", says the nurse practitioner.
"You mean lack of weight gain?", intervenes the oh-so-handsome father-to-be.
(apparently I haven't gained any weight during the past month - I have also not lost any weight)
"I'd like you to add Boost or Ensure protein shakes to your diet"
"But nurse, I already have 2 Boosts a day!"
(she looks at me and I can't really tell whether she's surprise or in disbelief)
Disclamer: the following statements may produce unkind feelings torwards me

"Did you know that McDonald's Chocolate Triple Milkshake has one thousand calories?", says the nurse.
(my eyes grow wide wondering 'is she serious?!' I decide to joke back hoping for clarification)
"So, what are you saying, should I have one of those once a week?", I reply.
"More like every other day", replies the nurse - dead serious.

27 weeks

no longer aliens

Apollo



Adonis





(un)expected (?) hospital stay

one week.
That's how long we (and by "we" I mean, I) stayed in the hospital.

Not sure why I'm smiling... perhaps with the prospective of a week at the 'spa'

During our weekly perinatal appointment, the doctor became concerned for the health of the babies and sent me to the hospital alerting us of the possibility of delivering them on that very weekend - at 26 weeks.
So I went in with the mind set of checking in at a spa - healthy food, pampering, lots of leisure time - but I soon discovered that it was more like a run down motel. When I found out I had no cell phone coverage in my room and that the hospital's wi-fi was down, that place became much more like a prison... lol Thankfully, during the last couple of days the nurses allowed me to use their computer to get in touch with the outside world, namely work and masters. And did I mention I was on a modified bedrest? That means I was allowed to get out of bed to use the restroom on my own (big deal!) and stroll around the ward once or twice a day.
In the end, we all survived (including Jonas who had to sleep on the couch). And, after the not-so-fun steroid shots on my Brazilian junk, thanks to all the prayers, positive energy, cosmos of the universe (you name it) the babies turned around and decided to behave :)

new ride

The time has come. We must upgrade our car. It was perfect timing as our beloved 'Red' 1999 Concorde recently died. And so our quest began - the quest to find a car that would 1) comfortably seat two infants and three adults 2) with each infant in a separate row (preferably), 3) have adequate storage space (for the double stroller, diaper bag, etc), 4) have better mileage than Red (which quite frankly most cars do) AND  - most importantly - 5) be within our (very tight) budget. Oh, and let's not forget - and 6) NOT be a minivan. A new car would be nice but not necessary.

We looked at quite a few models and makers, many with which we felt in love. But the $$$ tag harshly brought us back to reality and so we would find ourselves starting the process all over again... Until we - and by 'we' I mean Jonas - learned about Ford Flex! All our troubles were solved! Yeay for husband and his systematic (re)search!

Fastforward a few hours (because, man, buying a brand new car takes a looong time! PS: Did I mention "brand new" car? :) and we're the proud owners of our first family car! It seats 7 passengers which is quite convenient: Dad, Mom, Vovó, Twin A, Twin B, Tia Kaká e Tia Trica :)

Meet, "Brown":

Sweeeeeet!!!

two eggplants

Vo Debinha came to visit the big belly over Labor Day Weekend.

(6 months - 73.5 Kg)