22 Weeks and Going Strong (With the Little Help of a Stitch)

Had a routine ultrasound at 21 weeks only to discover my cervix had shortened 2 cm in 4 weeks.  The ultrasound tech seemed alarmed and immediately left the room to get the doctor.  After a discussion with my OB she seemed less alarmed but concerned enough to send me to a specialist.  After meeting with the perinatologist we determined it was in my best interest to have cerclage surgery.  Meaning he would stitch my cervix up to keep those babies inside.  Sounded less than enjoyable but a better option than hospitalization/bed rest for the next three months.
The surgery went well all things considered.  It's never fun to get an epidural (especially when that giant needle in your back isn't relieving labor pain!) but it was outpatient surgery and I was home by 2:30 that afternoon.  Luckily my mom was able to stay a few extra days to help out.
In the midst of all this I had a baby shower! It was great to celebrate the twins with family and friends.  It felt surreal to open presents filled with pink girl clothes!  These are two lucky babies to have such supportive family and friends around.  Rick and I are finally making progress on the nursery.  The rooms are painted, mobiles have been ordered, and a rug is on it's way!
This weekend we were also blessed with a donated double snap n'go!  I joined a twin group on Facebook and was asking about stroller recommendations.  A women in our neighborhood happened to respond to my post saying she had a double stroller she would be willing to donate.  Score!  Gotta love the generosity of neighbors.
It's starting to feel like fall here. Leaves are changing and there's a chill in the air.  Looking forward to heading to the pumpkin patch with friends this upcoming weekend.  Kids get in free if they're wearing a costume.  We headed to the Halloween store with Charlie this weekend to pick out a costume.  Let's just say this could be an interesting holiday for him.  Everything about Halloween scares him.  We were in and out of that store in mere minutes.  The creepy music was enough to put him over the edge.  He was able to choose a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume before making a beeline for the door.  Of course he won't try the costume on, but we have one!
And last but not least, GOOOOOOO BRONCOS! We're 4-0 and it's been incredible.  The Cardinals won the World Series the year Charlie was born. Just saying...