tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46007599313440653472024-02-07T16:58:15.755-06:00{the burchett bunch}musings of a stay-at-home mom of twinsCaroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-82908807560469674712014-03-16T10:46:00.000-05:002014-03-19T10:08:34.817-05:00'Like' My Picture<div>
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I have a friend who gave up social media for Lent. Why? Because she realized it was bringing her down and she honestly feels better about herself without it. She gets her feelings hurt if not many people 'like' her pictures. Even more when there's a private page that tells her who's viewed it...but not necessarily clicked 'like'. <br />
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Why do you decide not to 'like'? Do you actually not like it OR is it something more? And more importantly, why do we care?!? GUILTY.<br />
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Challenge? Scroll down your newsfeed and 'like' the hell out of your friends posts. With the exception of political and religious posts...and cats...you don't have to like cats. Did I just lose a few friends? #sorrynotsorry<br />
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Something to think about.Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-27422648299171920132014-01-12T09:33:00.001-06:002014-01-12T09:33:10.457-06:00One YEAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-77634647282668929522014-01-08T14:17:00.001-06:002014-01-08T17:22:52.905-06:00Off the MAP+WAGONSo it's obvious...I'm terrible at {even thinking about} blogging. One of my goals this year, is to blog more than last year which isn't a huge feat at a mere 13 posts. Bring it on, 2014!<br />
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Speaking of bringing it on (side note: I LOVE the movie Bring it On...just the first one...CLASSIC), I didn't so much bring it on last year. I'm referring to my <a href="http://theburchettbunch.blogspot.com/2013/05/chubby-talk.html" target="_blank">last post</a>. Not much has changed in the weight department. I recently peeked at my Weight Watchers starting weight for 2013 and I'm 0.7 less. Oh my. I'm not going to get into the details {for now} but much like most every other overweight person in January, I'm back on track. 2014 <i>has</i> to be my year. I have a family beach vacation in May and my 10-year anniversary in November. This momma's got some work to do!</div>
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The kids? Amazing. Simply amazing. I shake my head in disbelief that I <i>get</i> to be their momma. They're healthy, beautiful, feisty, hilarious, play hard and love hard. I'm in awe of them. A whole new world of joy and vulnerability opened up when I became their mom. It's terrifying, really. You mommas know what I mean.<br />
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Scott? He's hanging in there...learning to live with the ebb and flow of life without a thyroid and handling it like a champ. It's January, which means it's time for his every 6 month cancer screening. His sonogram and blood work will give us some insight and let us know where he's at and what step is next. Please continue to pray for complete healing.<br />
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My new venture? <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/VineAndBranchesTX?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Vine+Branches on Etsy</a>. After a {manageable} opening is August, I was slammed with a feature on <a href="https://www.groopdealz.com/" target="_blank">Groopdealz</a>, Christmas orders and a fabulous little pop-up shop called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gatheredavintagemarketplace" target="_blank">Gathered</a>. Though grateful for the business, I had definitely taken on more than I could handle. Thankfully, my sweet husband helped me get it under control again and I was able to reopen my shop this month. It's pretty empty for now, but I look forward to revealing some new items soon. Thank you to all of the friends, family and complete {awesome} strangers that have supported <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/VineAndBranchesTX?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Vine+Branches</a> the past few months.</div>
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Well...that's <a href="http://theburchettbunch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Burchett Bunch</a> updates in a nutshell. If there's anyone out there, thanks for reading and I want to wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2014!</div>
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Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-57880655941445353052013-05-09T14:54:00.000-05:002013-05-09T14:54:05.969-05:00CHUBBY TalkYou <i>can</i> be chubby forever. But I don't want to be...chubby is no longer welcome here.<br />
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Enough with the "but you just had TWO babies" business. Just to be perfectly clear...the twins are coming up on 6 months. SIX MONTHS. HALF A YEAR. I can't ride through my early 30s on the tail of the having babies excuse. Enough is enough.<br />
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Yes. In the beginning, I was motivated. When you're losing 6lbs/day for a week, it's a breeze. You may or may not remember seeing this a few months back...<br />
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So, what happened? Maybe I thought if I put it out there, I'd hold myself more accountable. No. Such. Luck. Here I am, 4 months later at pretty much the same weight. How have I justified it? I've said that if I hadn't been sort-of going and kinda doing Weight Watchers, I'd be up 15 pounds due to new momma stress. I whole-heartedly believe this to be true. When the babies are having a tough day, I find myself looking for the closest box of Cheez-its. And possibly chocolate. Possibly. And if cupcakes were in the house, cupcakes...DEFINITELY cupcakes!</div>
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A lot of people hope to get back to their high school weight. Not me. My high school weight isn't too far from where I am right now. I was never small growing up. It wasn't until pictures like these (fall 2007)...</div>
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Yes. It took almost 3 years BUT I promised myself I'd stick with it (even through gains) and I did. My trend was to lose about 30lbs/year and then gain 10 back until I was down 76 overall.</div>
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So, my goal is to get within 10 pounds of the 2010 me. I've done it before. I don't have as much to lose. I'm capable of doing it again. I'm a mom this time...which is an interesting twist but I'm not going to let that change my goal. I just have to make some adjustments to make time for me. I'll call this my official "before" pic...</div>
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How do I get there? Ummm...yeah. If you find the easy way out, let me know. But from my yo-yo/tried it all dieting experience, there isn't one. Until then, I'm still going to Weight Watchers but am currently doing the Advocare 24-day Challenge (cleanse). I'm on day 5 and I'm already down 4.7lbs! As the success continues, I'll blog about the details.</div>
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I'm also S-L-O-W-L-Y getting back into running. Going from marathons to walk/running 2 miles is humbling, to say the least. It feels good to be back at it though. I'd like to squeeze in some strength training as well.</div>
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So, that's where I'm at. I am going to get 30lbs off. It <i>has</i> to happen...for me and for my family. I can't WAIT to walk past a mirror in a department store and see skinny me again!</div>
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I don't know if I've mentioned this before...but Scott and I have used a bit of Babywise to keep Bennett and Clara on a PDF (parent-directed feeding) schedule. There may be some twin mommas out there that feed on demand (impressive) but the NICU nurses started us on a 3-hour schedule and we stuck to it.</div>
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Our feedings are at 7, 10, 1 and 4. We ALWAYS start the day at 7am and try to end it at 7pm. But notice the flexibility built into the rest of the schedule. If my babies are still sound asleep at 10am, I let them continue sleeping but not past 10:30am. I then wake them for their feeding. The same is true for feedings. If Clara is STARVING (ha...she's <i>quite</i> the drama queen) at 6:30, I'll feed her.<br />
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We believe that it's important to follow the eat/play/sleep plan mentioned in Babywise. We stick to that specific order when possible. It just makes sense. Full feedings make for more waketime energy which makes them super sleepy. Proper rest opens the door to productive feedings and the cycle begins again.<br />
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Bennett and Clara have been sleeping {consistently} through the night (7:30/8pm-7am) since 16 weeks without a middle-of-the-night peep. They arrived 6 weeks early, so the adjusted age would be 10 weeks. Not too shabby! We believe it's due to several factors but mainly their daytime schedule.</div>
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Please use books and blogs as tools and not the "end-all-and-be-all" (I'm speaking to myself here). I looked and looked for sleep answers and my kids didn't meet the mold in any of it. It just took time to get to know them and their needs. And I'm still learning new things about them every day. Keeping that in mind, here's what currently works for us...<br />
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<li>SLEEP is just as important as FOOD for growth...during certain sleep cycles, the growth hormone is released. WHAT? True.</li>
<li>Good, super long naps don't necessarily mean that my babies will sleep less during the night. Actually, naps haven't affected <i>my </i>kiddos' nighttime sleep at all.</li>
<li>If you have twins, they usually won't have the same waketime/nap lengths {gasp}. It's a tough act to juggle, but again...listen to your babies. They'll let you know what they need and when they need it.</li>
<li>If they wake from a nap early, give them the opportunity to figure out how to get themselves back to sleep...even if they have to cry for a bit {double-gasp}. Watch the clock. I guarantee you it's not as long as it seems. We do our children a disservice when we overly intervene. Crying is harder on us than it is on them. They're not going to die from crying. That said, if they're escalating to the point of no return, it's time to step in.</li>
<li>A swing can be a good place to finish a nap. If they're awake and you've allowed them time to self-soothe (and it just isn't happening), the swing is a good tool to help them get back to sleep. I just wouldn't allow it to become a habit (if possible).</li>
<li>YOU might be more attached to swaddles than they are. Try one arm out for a while, then both arms and then no swaddle at all. Our kiddos weaned from them like champs. We were terrified to try but they've successfully been swaddle-free for a couple weeks now! Way to go, guys!</li>
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Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-32922744654386708902013-04-16T12:38:00.000-05:002013-04-25T10:32:32.310-05:004 MONTHSOn March 30th, the twins were 4 months old. After seeing a <a href="http://mike-ann.blogspot.com/2013/04/chapter-67-6-months-old.html" target="_blank">friend's post</a>, I just had to copy! Better late than never, right? Though I gotta admit, I'm always a little late...in everything. <br />
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I can't wait to see what their 6 month stats are! Scott and I adore our healthy, growing buddies!!</div>
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I can't believe it. My little sis is having a baby boy in May. That makes 4 new grand-babies {for our parents} in 6 months! Last Saturday, we celebrated Baby Boy Rodgers with a Red Wagon-themed shower...it was a BLAST!</div>
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Guests shared their best parenting advice by writing it in these red wagon picture books. What a great keepsake for Sarah and Baby Rodgers!</div>
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The coffee station was the perfect place for one of our <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Little-Red-Wagon/dp/B0006NDB6Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1365481558&sr=8-2&keywords=radio+flyer+wagon" target="_blank">miniature Radio Flyer wagons</a>!</div>
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I can't wait to meet my precious, new nephew! I am one blessed auntie.</div>
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Invitations: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98383553/little-red-wagon-baby-shower-invitation?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=red%2Bwagon" target="_blank">PartySoPerfect</a> on Etsy</div>
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Invitation Printing: <a href="http://catprint.com/">catprint.com</a></div>
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Location: Mom and Dad's House {Garland, TX}</div>
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Number of Guests: 60</div>
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Cookies/Cakeballs/Mini Cupcakes: <a href="http://www.dailydoseofsweet.com/" target="_blank">Daily Dose of Sweet</a></div>
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Favors: Blue and Red Candy Bar</div>
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Feeding my little ones is an art. I wish this was a post about how I just whip out my boobs and tandem feed my twins like a rockstar, but it's not. You see, the double <a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Brest-Friend-Deluxe-Nursing/dp/B0032Z81M4" target="_blank">My Brest Friend</a> isn't getting much action these days. As I mentioned before, I hoped and planned to breastfeed but {sadly} it just didn't work out physiologically and psychologically for me. Why do I feel like I'm being judged as I type this? Yes, the guilt still lingers and yes, I'm still a good mommy {a GREAT one, in fact}. I'm no less of a mommy because I don't breastfeed and my twins are as healthy as can be. I'm not any less close to my kiddos and {as a wise friend said} children never grow up and say, "Thank you for breastfeeding me, mommy."<br />
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All that to say, if breastfeeding is your forte and you have the luxury of NOT toting bottles and formula everywhere you go...congrats {seriously}! That's amazing. And to the twin/triplet mommas out there that are able to breastfeed, you are my hero. Straight up.<br />
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In the beginning, I was going to hold my babies when I fed them {gosh, darn it}! I once tried feeding Bennett in his nap nanny. This was followed by crying on my part. I mean, if I wasn't breastfeeding, I'll be damned if I wasn't holding my babies, one at a time, and gazing into their eyes during feedings.<br />
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HA {I now laugh at myself}! That girl was a crazy, impractical fool. This new baby thing is all about the mushy-gushy, lovey things but it's also about survival. And I was NOT surviving hours of feeding screaming babies each day and it probably sucked for them too!! Something had to give. I <i>had</i> to figure out how I was going to feed Bennett and Clara at the same time...and fast. When the twins were around 12 weeks old, we started something new and it was glorious. <br />
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Here's our routine:<br />
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First, I make sure my "tools" are ready: warmed bottles, bottle props, bibs, blankets {for extra support under the props} and bouncers {propped higher than usual, using the couch as a stabilizer}. Proper preparation makes for less screaming. Less screaming makes for happier mommies and babies. Yes, please.<br />
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I start one baby about 5 minutes before the other, so that burping is staggered. Once we get going, here's what the set-up looks like:</div>
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While it may look like you can easily run to the restroom, grab a coffee or watch an uninterrupted episode of Dance Moms, this just happens to be a peaceful moment {pretty sure they were showing off for you guys}. It's important to stay close-by and monitor. The bottle props WILL fall and your little ones WILL choke from time to time. But it's okay, because you're right there to help. I try to burp each baby twice during and once after feeds. I also try to squeeze in clipping their nails and other grooming tasks that are difficult when they're being super wiggly.</div>
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Feeding them this way cuts my time {and stress} in half. Most feedings take about 25 minutes and then I'm free to spend quality time with both of them. Amazing.</div>
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Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-67443894764755148622013-03-26T19:09:00.002-05:002013-03-28T10:15:04.123-05:00Cancer UPDATE<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">In May 2012, Scott was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. You can read more about his story <a href="http://theburchettbunch.blogspot.com/2012/08/cancer-sucks.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">His 6-month check-up was in January. The sonographer performed the ultrasound and then called the doctor in to review. They found three areas of concern and ordered blood work.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">The blood work would tell us Scott's thyroglobulin levels which we needed to come back as undetectable (0.5 or lower since he doesn't have a thyroid anymore). Days later, we received the news...1.4.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">He was given two options: 1) biopsy 2) wait it out until July to see which way things went (because radiation was still working on the tumors). PLEASE. For us the choice was obvious.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">The biopsy was scheduled for March 12th (which at the time, seemed like an eternity away). It was here before we knew it. Unfortunately, from what Scott tells me it was pretty rough. With ultrasound as a guide, they inserted long needles into Scott's neck and dug around in the lymph nodes to retrieve samples. They did this over a dozen times. No numbing...no nothing. Poor kiddo.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">All that to say, we met with his endocrinologist this morning to talk over the results. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The samples came from three different areas...two in the lymph nodes from the upper and lower neck and one in the thyroid bed. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The good news? The two lymph node areas they checked (for now) came back clean {PTL...if there had been cancer, he would've gone into surgery within the next few weeks}. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The bad news? There IS cancer growing in the thyroid bed...a small tumor at this time, but nonetheless, cancer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">What now? More waiting...more praying. Scott will be reevaluated in a few months. They'll check all three areas for growth and will check his thyroglobulin levels again. There's a chance it might stabilize; however, if there's growth and/or higher levels, they'll go in and remove the tumors and he'll do more radiation.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Our feelings are mixed. We're relieved for the moment but of course concerned for what's to come.<br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">You'd never know that Scott has cancer. He doesn't look or act sick and doesn't have a chip on his shoulder. He just lives day to day being the best husband and daddy he can possibly be. He knows that ultimately God is in control. God is BIG...WAY BIGGER than this cancer and because of that knowledge, there's hope and peace for total and complete healing.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">We</span><span style="background-color: white;"> pray that by the time Bennett and Clara know what "sick" means, daddy won't be "sick" anymore. Please join us in that prayer.</span></span>Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-14098289717641754272013-03-20T15:39:00.000-05:002013-03-20T15:39:06.952-05:00The Twins' NURSERYOne of the toughest rooms to plan is a shared room. I learned this when I found out we were having boy/girl twins. I wanted to design something gender neutral but colorful, using old and new pieces in different ways without spending a lot of money. I think I accomplished just that. It took quite a while (and a lot of helpers) for it to all come together but I'm thrilled with the results.<br />
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Way before I found out I was pregnant with the twins, I started looking at nursery ideas (thanks, Pinterest!!) I found <a href="http://aprilfoster.blogspot.com/2010/12/claires-room.html" target="_blank">this room</a> and loved the simplicity of it. Claire's room became my inspiration for Bennett and Clara's nursery.</div>
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I didn't want to choose a theme, so I started out by choosing my fabric. I immediately fell in love with <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/amy_butler/cameo/harriets_kitchen_in_sugar_" target="_blank">Amy Butler: Cameo: Harriet's Kitchen in Sugar</a> and went from there.</div>
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I knew all along that I wanted white Jenny Lind-style cribs and I found a FABULOUS deal on Amazon (LOOOOOVE Amazon)!! Best of all? They arrived within a few days with FREE shipping. Did I mention I love Amazon???!!! They were super simple to put together (thank you, Scott) and light-weight yet sturdy. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat. </div>
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One of the areas I really struggled with was the wall above the cribs. I wasn't sure if I wanted to do names or not and a lot of the art I loved wasn't priced within my budget. After digging around on Pinterest again, I decided I wanted to use embroidery hoops and left-over fabric. I first surrounded the names with hoops but then it became too overwhelming. After patching many nail holes in the wall, I came up with what you see here. Both walls cost me less than $20!! Less really was more...</div>
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I wanted to add some personal details to bring in a little bit of Scott and myself. The yellow dress is the dress I came home from the hospital in 31 years ago. The porcelain shoes are ours with names, DOB, weight and length stats. It's crazy that we both had these! We found out that we also had the exact same baby books as well (and they're FABULOUSLY 80's)....love it!!</div>
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These books are special because they are filled with parenting advice from family and friends. I peek through them often! Thanks everyone.<br />
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Scott worked tirelessly on this piece for me (and the babies)! It's a Broyhill dresser I've had since the teenage years that he stripped and stained. We love how it turned out.<br />
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As a kindergarten teacher, I just <i>had</i> to display books somewhere...but in this crowded, shared room I was quickly running out of space. Scott and I found these picture shelves at IKEA and they were just the right size. Win!</div>
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I'm constantly on Etsy looking for things I don't need. I had heard about the shop The Wheatfield by Katie Daisy and wanted to check it out. The only problem that I ran into was that I wanted EVERYTHING. I narrowed it down to 2 prints and loved them even more in person! </div>
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Have you noticed the 2 GORGEOUS quilts? My extremely talented mother-in-law spent countless hours working on them for Bennett and Clara. They will surely enjoy them for years to come. Thank you, Nana!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Well, that's the tour. While I'm sure it's far from finished, I can honestly say that this room was pieced together with love. I hope you've enjoyed it!!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Paint: Valspar Crystalline 5002-9A</span><br />
Cribs: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Davinci-Jenny-Lind-Convertable-White/dp/B002T1HH1I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363733829&sr=8-1&keywords=jenny+lind+crib" target="_blank">DaVinci Jenny Lind Crib</a><br />
Crib Bedding/Quilts: made with love by Joni Burchett<br />
Zipper Sheets: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/QuickZip-Crib-Sheet-Set-White/dp/B000RJ9TCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363807313&sr=8-1&keywords=clouds+and+stars+quickzip+crib+sheet+set" target="_blank">Clouds and Stars QuickZip</a><br />
Armoir: from our master bedroom set<br />
Dresser: from childhood, refinished by Scott<br />
Knobs: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-hardware/973606.jsp" target="_blank">Anthropologie Dotted Zinnia Knobs</a><br />
Chair: Treasure Recliner at <a href="http://www.buybuybaby.com/default.asp?" target="_blank">Buy Buy Baby</a><br />
Artwork: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewheatfield?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">The Wheatfield by Katie Daisy </a><br />
Door Sign: <a href="http://lovestoreycreations.shutterfly.com/" target="_blank">LoveStorey Creations</a><br />
Book Shelves: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20126065/" target="_blank">IKEA RIBBA White Picture Ledge</a><br />
Sheer Curtains: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10111984/" target="_blank">IKEA MATILDA Sheer Curtains</a><br />
Baskets: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/smith-hawken-basket-with-chalkboard-18x14x8/-/A-12319332#prodSlot=medium_1_13&term=basket" target="_blank">Smith & Hawken at Target</a><br />
Lamp Base: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-acrylic-lamp-base-clear-includes-cfl-bulb/-/A-14220047#prodSlot=large_1_30" target="_blank">Threshold Acrylic Base at Target</a><br />
Lamp Shade: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-lamp-shade-flocked-large-yellow/-/A-14220695#prodSlot=large_1_1" target="_blank">Threshold Flocked Yellow Lamp Shade at Target</a><br />
Accent Table: <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/accent-furniture/" target="_blank">Home Goods</a><br />
Wooden Drawers: <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/yellow-wood-drawer-662437/" target="_blank">Hobby Lobby</a><br />
Rocking Horse: consignment findCaroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-55515100936341782442013-03-19T15:47:00.001-05:002013-03-21T14:27:33.467-05:00My TOP 20As I mentioned in my <a href="http://theburchettbunch.blogspot.com/2013/03/becoming-mom.html" target="_blank">last post</a>, my start to being a first-time momma of twins wasn't the easiest. I'm certainly not an expert; however, here's a list of some products that have been extremely helpful to me:<br />
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#1 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Deluxe-Newborn-Sleeper-Snugabunny/dp/B00A4B35I4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1363632387&sr=8-3&keywords=rock+n+play+sleeper+fisher+price" target="_blank">Fisher Price Rock 'n' Play Sleeper</a></div>
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My kiddos struggle with reflux, so these angled, snuggly bassinets were the way to go! There are several different styles to choose from. I kept 2 by my bed until we moved them into their room at 8 weeks. We transitioned them to their cribs fairly easily at 12 weeks. These were life-savers! </div>
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These were recalled due to deaths from improper use. It's a shame really because my twins napped in these for the first 12 weeks. Again, with reflux, they saved us. Hopefully, you have a friend or family member that was able to snag one of these gems before they were all gone. If so, borrow one!!! Such a fabulous product when used correctly!</div>
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So, yeah...this is one of those things I thought I wouldn't need. For twins, I recommend 2. These swings help us survive the dreaded witching hour (which for us, is anywhere from 5-7pm). Bennett loved his swing right away but Clara didn't like hers until about 8 weeks. </div>
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This bouncer is the best! Just read the reviews online. My kids are just now starting to enjoy them but we've used the bouncer without the arch the whole time. There are so many neat, moving parts and the glowing waterfall is mesmerizing. There's also a less annoying nature setting that is calming for both babies and momma. For twins, I <i>had</i> to have 2 bouncers; especially when I'm home alone and wish I had 4 arms. I mostly use them to keep the kids upright for 15-20 minutes after feeds (again, reflux). <br />
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AMAZING. We have 2. The arch comes out and lays flat on the ground for tummy time and the piano sits upright for when the kids are sitting up on their own. This was the first toy my kiddos BOTH loved and want to play with independently everyday (for at least 15 minutes at a time)! Bennett couldn't stand lying on his back until he met his piano. It was love at first sight. He wasn't much of a kicker but now he kicks his little heart out! He's very violent on this thing...it's hilarious. Clara, on the other hand, is a very dainty piano player. I LOVE seeing the differences in my kiddos!!</div>
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A double-camera monitor was essential for us. This one is a bit pricey but we've loved it so far. It's easy to set up and move around the house (if needed). Many of my friends recommended Motorola after their Summer brand monitors broke.</div>
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I'm not going to lie, these bibs are a small fortune...about $10 each...but I LOVE them. We probably own about 15 at this point. They're large, super absorbent without being bulky and snap in the back. They fit closely (but not too close) and help avoid multiple outfit changes throughout the day. I keep them on my kiddos after every feeding until we swaddle them.</div>
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People told us not to buy cutesy anything for our kiddos for at least the first 3 months. We listened, but still bought a few things. BIG MISTAKE. Do you know what else is a mistake? Snaps. Especially if you're changing 2 babies 8-10 times per day each (and it's even harder in the dark at night!!). So, if seasonally appropriate, zip-up one-piece PJs are (in my opinion) the only way to go. I recommend 5 to 7 newborn per child and 5 to 7 3-month per child. That may sound like not enough but I ended up grabbing the favorites all the time and many complicated, 2 to 3 piece outfits were never even worn.</div>
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Breastfeeding was my intention all along but it just didn't work out for me and my babies. I won't go into the details, let's just say that they would cry, I would cry and supply-wise/mentally I wasn't up for the challenge to continue. They got mostly pumped breastmilk for 2 months until the demand got too high for me to physically keep up with.</div>
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For the first 2 months, we used Tommee Tippee and were pretty happy with the results. Right at the 2 month mark, Bennett and Clara's reflux peaked and they were projectile vomiting every meal. We went to the doctor and switched bottles, formula and meds. We noticed a difference within a week or so and (though they have many parts) have been happy with Dr Brown's.</div>
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Our little preemies started on Similac NeoSure and then switched to Gerber Good Start Gentle. We tried Clara on Similac Alimentum (hypoallergenic and a FORTUNE) but didn't see any changes in her discomfort or reflux issues. When the projectile vomiting peaked, our doctor wanted us to try Gerber Good Start Soothe. We don't know if it was the change in bottles, formula or medicine but we did see improvement, so we stuck with it.</div>
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My little buddy Bennett (that just happens to be in my arms right now) has eczema. We're hoping he grows out of it but in the mean-time, these 2 products have helped us control it. Once or twice a week, I use the hydrocortisone cream (it's the strong stuff) and I use the moisturizing cream daily. It's a vicious cycle though...just when you think it's gone, it comes back with a vengeance. We tried a few different products, but these seem to work best for Bennett. </div>
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Yes, it's cheap and unattractive compared to many strollers on the market today but it's also light-weight and folds easily with a ton of cargo space below. If you go this route, make sure you get the latest model so that your car seats fit properly. Do you see how the seat closest to the handles is higher? This is the much improved model. My Chicco KeyFit 30 seats fit perfectly. Soon my kiddos will be big enough for our "fancy" stroller...the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Jogger-Select-Single-Stroller/dp/B004A910UG" target="_blank">Baby Jogger City Select</a>. I can't wait to try it out! </div>
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NOTE: The Baby Jogger City Select does have adaptors that make it compatible with car seats but we liked the weight and ease of the Snap 'n' Go to start with. The Snap 'n' Go is a more indoor-friendly stroller and isn't too great for bumpy terrain...including sidewalks.</div>
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I always thought I'd want a fancy $300+ bag but then I fell in love with the Skip Hop Duo and the Skip Hop Double Duo. They're still cute and functional but easy to clean with bzillions of pockets. Yes, please. This is a great size for moms of twins or mommas with more than one kiddo. It has a shoulder strap and stroller clips and opens wide. And yes, I've become the mom without a purse that just shoves her wallet in the diaper bag. Boom.</div>
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For all the mommas reading out there, your Top 20 is probably completely different! These are just a few of the things that help keep <i>me</i> sane with 2 (nearly) 4-month olds in the house. </div>
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Scott researches nearly everything before purchasing and over time, he's rubbed off on me. Many of these items come highly recommended from other users (especially #20). I hope you find this information helpful. If you have any product(s) that you can't live without, please let me know!</div>
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Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to grow up and be a mom. When I grew up, I knew I wanted to be a mom in a few years. After a few years, I <a href="http://theburchettbunch.blogspot.com/2012/09/our-baby-story.html" target="_blank">struggled with infertility</a> and thought I'd never get the chance to be a mom. By the grace of God, I've been given a chance to be a mom for nearly 4 months now and wow...it's hard.<br />
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For the most-part, when you ask a new mom how it's going, you'll get a positive response. I think people expect to hear how "amazing" and "blessed" you're feeling. Well, that wasn't quite the case for me...<br />
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I guess after going through infertility, I thought I'd be immune to the difficulties that come with being a first-time mom. I longed for these babies for years (certainly I'd be grateful in every circumstance, right?) Without realizing it, I had put a lot of pressure on myself to "beat" the baby blues and/or post-partum depression. Shortly after the twins arrived, I learned it wasn't something I could control. Hormones--1, Caroline--0.<br />
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The adrenaline, stamina and bliss that followed our babies' birth didn't last long. Right at the 2 week mark, I crashed. And I crashed hard. My happiness was replaced with fear, severe anxiety and pure exhaustion. I was going to be the first person to die from lack of sleep.<br />
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Every evening, as the sun went down, my anxiety would peak and I felt paralyzed. I knew that when most people would be going to sleep, I wouldn't be. In fact, I'd be getting up and feeding TWO babies at 11pm, 2am, 5am and then be starting a new day at 8am. My life had suddenly become the movie 'Groundhog Day'. Every day was like the last. I lost track of time. I swear, December never happened.<br />
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I had always planned to be a stay-at-home mom. Scott and I made certain financial decisions over the past 8 years in order to make that possible. After Bennett and Clara arrived, I finally understood why some moms <i>choose</i> to go back to work and say that they're a better mom <i>because </i>they work. As a kindergarten teacher, I knew what I was doing. I had confidence in my ability to create a warm, caring environment for my 5 year-olds to learn and grow. As first-time mom of twins, I was clueless and terrified.<br />
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I instantly had a new-found respect for all moms. The newborn stage is crazy hard...and I was experiencing it times TWO. I'm not sure what I expected. I joked that Scott and I were done. No more babies for the Burchetts.<br />
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After about 4 days of misery, I decided to speak up. I started calling friends, shared my erratic feelings and asked if they were normal. And you know what? Every friend I spoke with reassured me that I wasn't a crazy person and that with time, everything would get better.<br />
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I called my doctor. We talked for a while and decided that it would be a good idea for me to try some meds to help balance me out. The next day, I started Zoloft and after about 4-5 days, I noticed a difference. When my babies were crying, I was able to function instead of freezing up and panicking. I was still struggling (overall) but started to feel more confident in my ability to be the kind of momma I wanted to be.<br />
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It's been 13 weeks since I had my run in with post-partum craziness. Each week, things seem to get a little better. Our parents are incredibly supportive and have helped out a ton. The twins are sleeping for longer stretches at night and are becoming more independent. I've worked on being more flexible and have given up trying to keep them on the <i>exact</i> same schedule. Clara's reflux is improving (I'll post more about that later). Their little smiles and coos melt my heart and turn me into mush. They're so fun...I can't get enough!<br />
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Becoming a mom has been tough...really tough. I have so much to learn. But (I can now say) it's also been amazing. God chose ME to be Bennett and Clara's momma and I couldn't be more grateful. I can't wait to see what He has in store for our little family of four!!Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-52747325556985377682013-02-01T19:36:00.001-06:002013-02-02T03:27:47.246-06:00Our BIRTH Story9 weeks ago, Scott and I got to meet our tiny little miracles: Bennett and Clara. They arrived at 34 weeks, 3 days (much earlier than we had hoped or planned) but by the grace of God, they are as healthy as can be. We are blessed.<br />
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On Tuesday, November 27th, I was on my way to physical therapy when I started to feel strange. I had a lot of swelling, rapid weight gain and just an overall sick feeling. I went back and forth on whether or not to call the doctor...but I did and I'm glad. I skipped PT and went in as soon as the office opened. My doctor ran a few tests on me and after finding protein in my urine, ordered a 24-hour collection.</div>
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Wednesday, November 28th was our 8-year anniversary. We had a nice lunch together at Season's 52 and wrapped up the evening with baby care class at Baylor Frisco (romance at its finest!)<br />
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On Thursday, November 29th, I went in for my regularly scheduled appointment to see how everything was progressing. I was extremely swollen at this point and slightly concerned that I'd be put on bed rest. I packed a bag just in case. </div>
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After my appointment, my doctor decided to admit me to Labor and Delivery for monitoring until my 24-hour urine collection results came in. He thought I might have a mild case of preeclampsia. <br />
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As Scott and I sat in the waiting area, we both felt that we'd be sent home shortly. A nurse took me back to a room, hooked me up to monitors, and left us alone. After a while, my doctor stopped by to check on me and decided to have me stay the night.<br />
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The next morning, we waiting around for results but they never came. We were cursing LabCorp (the off site testing facility) and this point. It had been over 24 hours since they received my collection. What on earth was taking so long?</div>
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At 10am, I had my last meal. The nurse cut me off, just in case. Scott and I both still felt like we'd be home soon.</div>
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At 2pm the in-room phone rang. It was my doctor. He said that my results were way higher than he expected, that I had SEVERE preeclampsia, I was at high-risk for stroke or seizure and we had to get the babies out of there. He scheduled my c-section for 5pm since inducing could take up to 2 days and we didn't have that kind of time.</div>
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Scott and I couldn't believe that our babies that we longed for <a href="http://theburchettbunch.blogspot.com/2012/09/our-baby-story.html" target="_blank">(for years)</a> would be in our arms within hours. We called family and friends to share the crazy news. Friday, November 30, 2012 would be Bennett and Clara's birth day.</div>
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At 3pm, my nurse came in and started my IV of magnesium sulfate to keep me from having a stroke or seizure. It made me feel very sick, very quickly. I was instantly irritable and uncomfortable (especially after the catheter...ugh!) </div>
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5pm came and went because our doctor was stuck in traffic. At about 5:40, the nurse came in to tell me he had arrived and that we'd be starting soon. It was go time.</div>
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I was wheeled down the hall and into a very big, very bright, very cold, very loud room full of people. The anesthesiologist inserted my epidural. I was certain I was going to feel something I shouldn't during surgery. They strapped my arms down and started poking around to see if I could feel anything. I could...but it didn't hurt. </div>
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Minutes later, they were cutting me open and the anesthesiologist kept checking on me to make sure I was comfortable. I don't know if "comfortable" is the word but I was fine. My arms were shaking like crazy and I was definitely having an out-of-body experience.</div>
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At 5:54pm, the doctor said, "Here's your little girl." I thought, "Nope, you've got it wrong, baby A is a BOY." Apparently, Miss Clara was easier to get to, so she came out first. Just 1 minute later, at 5:55pm, Bennett entered the world screaming his little head off. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Baby A, Clara, weighed 5lbs 6 oz and was 18.5in long.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">I meet my beautiful girl, Clara Louise.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">I meet my sweet boy, Bennett David.</td></tr>
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After a few pictures, they were whisked away to NICU and Scott followed them. Bennett was breathing fine on his own but Clara needed a little assistance. She spent the night on a CPAP machine.</div>
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Our beautiful babies were FINALLY here--safe and sound. That day, our lives were forever changed. God is good.</div>
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Scott and I can't WAIT to meet Baby A (Bennett) & Baby B (Clara) in December!</div>
Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-13155423781630849292012-09-28T16:50:00.001-05:002012-09-28T16:51:57.561-05:00Our BABY Story"It's hard to wait around for something you know might never happen, but it's even harder to give up when you know it's everything you want." -Author Unknown <br />
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Our story is a long one...<i>this</i> is the short version. <br />
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We were married in November of 2004 and were babies ourselves! We always said we'd wait 3 to 4 years to "start a family". Well, 3 to 4 years came and went and we were really enjoying marriage and nothing seemed to be missing. Our friends started having babies but the timing still didn't feel quite right. Pressure was being put on us but we didn't feel it...we were very happily childless. <br />
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In addition to our extremely fertile friends, we had a handful of friends that didn't have it so easy. I had never really thought about infertility...but watching my friends battle this giant really struck a chord. For some reason, I felt like it might be hard for us too. I felt like that's why these people were in our lives...to prepare us for what was to come. Scott and I even supported friends at an adoption event and the entire time, felt like we were there for a bigger reason. Looking back, God was preparing our hearts long before our own personal struggle with infertility.<br />
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As 2009 came to an end, we decided that we <i>might</i> be ready. In the beginning, negative tests weren't all that shocking or upsetting. After all, there's so much that has to go right. Though as time went on, we began to get discouraged. Our world was rocked to it's core when we couldn't get
pregnant. All our lives, if we wanted something badly enough, we could work
hard to achieve it. Not so with infertility.<br />
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There's a lot of disappointment and heartache {and at times, anger} that comes with each failed cycle. For us, it was 30 failed cycles. Each month, we mourned the loss of what might have been and went through the grief process over and over again. In the meantime, many friends were on their second {and some third} child while we remained a family of 2. We began to consider the fact that we may not be able to have kids. We lightly tossed the idea of adoption around but truly longed for a biological child. Why would God put such a strong desire in our hearts and not fulfill it? <br />
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Infertility is a quiet struggle for many...it was for us. It's so personal and misunderstood. Unfortunately, it's hard to understand unless<span style="color: #cc0000;"> <span style="color: black;">you've</span> </span>experienced it first-hand. It's a daily burden that doesn't go away and is constantly on your mind. Anxiety, guilt and jealousy can be all-consuming and {over time} cause you to withdraw from friendships and more significantly, a marriage.<br />
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Scott and I were no exception. Did infertility put a strain on our marriage? You betcha it did. We struggled and fought over dumb, insignificant issues regularly when deep down, we knew the root cause of our bickering. Thankfully, our strong foundation held us together and we learned how to encourage each other through the extreme lows we were up against. We began to genuinely trust in God's plan and timing for our lives. We believed that we would
become parents...we just didn't know when or how. Our dwindling hope
was renewed and we had a new found sense of peace. Perhaps we'd always be Uncle Scott and Aunt Caroline and never Daddy or Mommy. Regardless, with or without babies, we were in this {together} for the long-haul.<br />
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To our surprise, on May 2nd {2.5 years after we knew we wanted little versions of ourselves} we learned that we were finally pregnant for the first time!! Several weeks later, we prayed and prayed for one strong heartbeat and were elated {and shocked} to find two...a DOUBLE blessing. A two-for-one!<br />
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If there's one thing these babies will always know, it's how much they are loved and how much they were wanted. We've prayed for these precious miracles for years and are floored that we get the opportunity to be their parents. We ask that you join us in covering our little ones in prayer. <br />
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Though our journey to parenthood didn't quite go as planned, we know that when we hold our sweet babies in our arms for the first time, it won't matter how long we waited. God's timing is perfect...and for that, we're grateful.<br />
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Thank you for reading!<br />
Scott and Caroline<br />
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Our infertility story is just one of many and may seem insignificant to some. We have dear friends that waited 5, 7, even 10+ years for their miracle baby {or babies}. To those still waiting and those quietly struggling: we understand and hurt with you. Cling to Jesus and to each other and have hope! We pray that your time is coming soon and that find peace in God's timing.<br />
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"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7 <br />
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"But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you." Psalm 39:7 Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-14556897265704445222012-09-09T16:07:00.001-05:002012-09-09T16:16:42.916-05:00AFTER the Radiation<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I'd like to start off by saying THANK YOU. We've been loved on so much throughout this entire process and couldn't be more grateful for all of the kind, encouraging words, love and prayers. We feel beyond blessed to have such a fabulous support system throughout this journey. So again, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />If you read the
<a href="http://theburchettbunch.blogspot.com/2012/08/cancer-sucks.html" target="_blank">last post</a>, you know that Scott had radiation nearly 3
weeks ago. Please forgive my tardiness in updating the blog. For those
of you that don't know, you can <a href="https://twitter.com/scottyb_updates" target="_blank">follow @scottyb_updates </a>for
the latest. No news is typically good news and means that nothing has really changed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />On Tuesday, August 21st, Scott and I walked through the doors of the Nuclear Medicine area at UT Southwestern. After waiting a bit, he was escorted to the back, at which point I had to leave. Leaving him was very difficult...thinking of what he was about to go through--especially since it would be at least a week before I could see him. You see, since I'm pregnant, and Scott was about to be radioactive, I had to keep my distance to keep the babies safe. I'm still keeping my distance, if you can believe that. It's rough but we're hanging in there. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />I walked out of the hospital in the rain and went out to my car to regroup, pray and yes, cry a bit before driving home. Within 20 minutes, there was a knock on the front of my car...it was Scott, standing outside my car in the pouring rain, smiling and waving. What the heck? I was beyond relieved to see him in such a happy, positive state. I rolled down the window and shouted, "You're done? Already?" He nodded and I followed him in my car to the front of the hospital where he wouldn't be standing in the rain any longer. We chatted for a few minutes about 30 feet away from each other. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />Apparently, after being escorted back, Scott went into a room where they brought in a futuristic, lead lined capsule and was given explicit instructions about taking the pill inside. He was given the maximum dose of radioactive iodine (160 mCi, to be exact) since his cancer had already spread outside the thyroid into most of the lymph nodes in the neck and upper chest. The hope is that this strong dose will do the trick in efforts to avoid further treatment. Moments later, he could leave and let the radioactive iodine take its course. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />Scott's dad met us at the hospital to take him home to begin his isolation. Not to our home, but to Scott's parents' home. They graciously took him in for the first 48 hours (when he happened to be the most radioactive). After the worst of it, Scott headed back to our home in McKinney, where he was "quarantined" in the guest room and guest bathroom downstairs. He had all of the necessities at his fingertips including clothes, sheets and other items that could be disposed of after use. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />I went to my parents' home, where I stayed for the next 9 days. My mom and I worked on a ton of baby stuff in attempt to keep me nice and distracted. It worked during the daytime, but at night...I'd get super sad. Scott and I talked on the phone at least 3 times a day and while that helped, it was still hard to be away, knowing I couldn't take care of him. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />Scott was so severely
<a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/DS00353/DSECTION=symptoms" target="_blank">hypothyroid</a>
leading up to radiation that he didn't notice the effects of radiation
too quickly. After a day or two, he was dealing with nausea and intense pain in his
salivary glands and sinus cavity (the radiation has a tendency to pool in those areas). His fatigue only intensified and though exhausted, he
struggled to sleep. Days later, Scott noticed that there wasn't much
left of his taste buds--at all (a common side effect that should be temporary...fingers crossed). 8 days after radiation, he returned to work. Though struggling physically, he was excited about getting back to some sense of normalcy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />One week after radiation, Scott went in for his first full body scan. Up until this point, we only had information on the chest up. The results showed no sign of distant metastasis (which means that the cancer is contained in the areas we already knew about, nothing in the lungs or other organs). Praise God! </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />Scott's now taking Synthroid (thyroid hormone replacement medication) that should build up in his system over the next several months and make a big difference in the overall way he feels. His activity level is improving and though he requires more breaks and rest time, he's happy to be getting projects done around the house--especially with the little ones on the way. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />What's next? In October, Scott will be evaluated on how well Synthroid is doing it's job. Apparently, finding the right replacement meds and proper dosage is a lifelong roller coaster for thyroid cancer patients. He will also have another full body scan that will let us know how much (if any) cancer is left in the body. At that point, his medical team will decide if another round of radiation therapy is needed.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />We ask that you join us in praying that the cancer is gone...all of it...for good. Science might argue that the likelihood of this is low (this cancer has a tendency to return at some point...chances are about 50/50) but that doesn't change our prayers. Thank you.</span>
Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-82895305126575185942012-08-21T09:03:00.003-05:002012-08-22T01:13:05.934-05:00Cancer SUCKSThere's no way around it...cancer sucks. <br />
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Scott went in for a routine physical. He hadn't had one for a couple of years and now that he's over 30, he realized it's time to start paying closer attention to his health. While feeling around on the left side of Scott's neck, the doctor noticed some swelling in a lymph node. He wasn't too concerned, this is fairly common, but asked Scott to set up an appointment with an ENT for follow-up.<br />
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A month or two later, Scott met with an ENT who didn't think much of it either, but recommended a CT scan just to make sure. The scan showed 7 enlarged lymph nodes measuring up to 2 cm in diameter. At first we thought they'd be able to do a needle biopsy but then the doctor told us they would need to do surgery to remove an entire lymph node for testing to get adequate sample size. The biopsy was scheduled for May 24th.<br />
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After what seemed like an eternity, Scott was in recovery and I got a chance to speak with the doctor. She told me that everything went well and upon visual examination it looked cancerous and her best guess was Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Excuse me? I don't know if I heard anything after that. My ears started ringing and tears started flowing. I just wanted to see my husband.<br />
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I was escorted back to recovery where Scott was very slowly waking up. Looking at me with crazy anesthesia eyes, he asked me how it went. I was hoping the doctor would peek her head in at any moment to break the news. NO SUCH LUCK. I had to tell my husband that there's a good chance that he has cancer. WOW.<br />
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We were told that it could take up to 2 weeks to get results but to our surprise, we got a call the next morning. On May 25th, just 5 days before we found out about the twins, Scott was
diagnosed with Stage II Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid. Thyroid cancer.<br />
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Our world was rocked. We began researching and educating ourselves on this type of cancer and shared the news with our family. While no cancer should ever be taken lightly, we're comforted in the
fact that this type of cancer combined with Scott's age and treatment advances should equal a positive prognosis.<br />
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We connected with the local <a href="http://www.thyca.org/sg/tx_dallas.htm" target="_blank">ThyCa Support Group</a> where we were given a wealth of information and a fabulous doctor recommendation. <br />
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Days later, we met with Dr. Shelby Holt at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She was kind, knowledgeable and approachable. But more importantly, she performs this surgery 9 times a week and patients come from all over the region to see her. We knew Scott was in good hands.<br />
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The plan was surgery followed by radiation. The entire thyroid and the surrounding lymph nodes needed to be removed as well as the 6 remaining lymph nodes on the left side of Scott's neck. Then, Lord willing, the radiation would take care of the rest. <br />
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Surgery was scheduled for July 25th. We knew it would be a long one. The doctor estimated 4-6 hours. The possible complications were explained again and again which included permanent voice damage as well as permanent nerve damage, loss of parathyroids (body's ability to absorb calcium) among other. We met with the anesthesiologist and it was go time. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feeling nervous but ready.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The IV and many bracelets.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here you can see the original scar from the biopsy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This bracelet made us laugh in the midst of the crazy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still smiling, Scott has had an incredible attitude throughout EVERYTHING.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Scott was wheeled back through the double doors and I had to remain in the waiting room. My heart sank and I began to pray. This was going to be a L-O-N-G day.<br />
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I wasn't sure if I'd want visitors but it really helped to have family there. We nervously chatted the hours away.
Each hour, one of the nurses in the room with Scott would call me to
give updates. She was super upbeat, kind and kept telling me that
everything was going great. Praise the Lord.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I even got a visit from this little guy...our sweet nephew, Ethan!</td></tr>
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6 hours later, Scott was in recovery. We all breathed a BIG sigh of relief. I spoke with the anesthesiologist and doctor who both had nothing but good things to say. Thank goodness we had an experienced team working on him, his tumor ended up being close to 3 cm and they removed around 70 lymph nodes during the neck dissection. Everything went well and I was beyond relieved and grateful.<br />
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After about 45 minutes of nothing, I bugged the nurses and they walked me back to recovery. I was so happy to see my sweet husband. He was exhausted and looked weak but was mustering up enough energy to laugh about the crazy old man on the other side of the curtain. THAT'S my husband.<br />
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It took about another hour to get Scott a bed but it was nice to be in the same, quiet room with him. He was extremely nauseous and it was a long 2 nights in the hospital. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Without a thyroid, Scott's magnesium and calcium levels were low.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The regular bed was too short! Here's the extension that he got somewhere around 3am.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The babies were there too!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scott's dad brought up signs so Scott didn't have to use his voice. This one was his favorite.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 hours after we were told we could go home, we finally got to leave!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scott dressed and VERY ready to go.</td></tr>
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On July 27th, around 2:00, Scott was released to go home. He still had one drain that would need to be removed in a few days. Regardless, we were thrilled to be leaving.<br />
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The past few weeks without a thyroid have been tough for Scott. The most prevalent symptoms have been extreme fatigue, dizziness, migraines and forgetfulness but he's hanging in there like a champ.<br />
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Scott's been on a low-iodine diet for nearly 2 weeks now. It's basically fresh fruit, veggies and natural meats...no processed food at all. We're grateful we have a Whole Foods down the street. Anyways, the thyroid requires iodine to thrive...so do thyroid cancer cells. He's depriving the cancer of iodine so that when he takes radioactive iodine, the cancer will soak it up like a sponge and hopefully, kill it all off. Radiation is today at 11am. <br />
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If there's anyone that can handle this...it's my husband. He's been so brave, strong and has such a great attitude throughout everything. Though it's hard to understand going through cancer at 31, he's not angry. He understands that anger won't make things better. He's realistic about his diagnosis, treatment, and the roller coaster towards feeling "normal" again. This is a lifelong journey and he never ceases to amaze me. Needless to say, I'm proud.<br />
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The good news is that God is in control and we find peace in that. Please keep Scott in your prayers throughout this challenging time. Thank you.Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-31315638145957113722012-08-18T10:18:00.000-05:002012-08-19T09:24:27.322-05:00Oreo Pop TUTORIALI just made the CUTEST and YUMMIEST Oreo pops for our baseball themed gender reveal party last week and wanted to share. They were a BIG hit! Here's how they turned out:<br />
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<b>Oreo Pops (this will make about 3 dozen):</b><br />
1 box of Double Stuf Oreos (I used the half regular/half golden...YUM)!<br />
1 brick of almond bark<br />
4" lollipop sticks (I buy mine at Hobby Lobby)<br />
wax paper...A LOT of wax paper<br />
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I always make my oreo pops the day before my event. </div>
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Melt one cube of the almond bark according to the directions on the package. Dip the end of each stick into the melted almond bark and then push into the cookies. I push them almost all the way through. At this point, you can realign cookies that are crooked. Allow to completely cool. If you skip this step...you'll be sorry!</div>
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Melt half of the remaining almond bark into a shallow dish (see below). Melt the other half when needed. There are many ways to coat the cookies. I started by dipping one side in and using a knife to coat and smooth. This worked well, but dipping and dragging worked much better. Dip one side in, drag it across the dish, making sure to get a good coat, then flip and do the same on the other side. Use the edge of the dish or a knife to remove the excess so it doesn't pool on the wax paper. Allow to completely cool on the wax paper. As you can see from the pic...they're not perfect AT ALL...though it doesn't really end up mattering. They still look adorable!</div>
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I turned mine into baseballs to match the theme of my party using this Wilton icing. <a href="http://theburchettbunch.blogspot.com/2011/09/baby-shower-for-sweet-friend.html" target="_blank">In the past, I've added sprinkles right after dipping which looks great too</a>! I'm giving this icing mixed reviews. It's hard to work with (and QUITE a mess) but the end result isn't too shabby. Warm the icing according to the directions on the bottle. Add your design to the cookies. If the icing is pooling on the wax paper, immediately transfer to fresh wax paper to cool. This icing takes at least an hour to completely cool. </div>
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<br />Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-47422862305373116702012-08-17T17:18:00.001-05:002012-08-17T17:18:13.389-05:00The SHORT of ItI've been gone for a LOOOOOONG time. I know. 2012 has been a tough little year for the Burchett family with the sweet blessing of twins scrambled in. I'll go more into detail later. I LOVE blogging so here's to hoping I'm back for good. Stick around...there's more to come!<br />
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As you well know, Scott and I can't leave well enough alone. We're ALWAYS up to something around the house. I blame Scott, he blames me. I guess it's both our faults. We've already begun a zillion projects in 2012 and I can't wait to share them with you. I'm playing catch-up so bear with me!</div>
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2012 Project #1: Kitchen Cabinets</div>
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EXTRA BEFORE: the day we moved in November 2006. Please tell me how much you love the fruit border. AWESOME. It was the first thing to go!</div>
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BEFORE: just a few days after moving in through January 2012. It was SO terribly dark and we were beyond ready for a change.</div>
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AFTER!!!</div>
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with A LOT of elbow grease (Scott gets MOST of the credit) and <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_340516-90-258241_?PL=1&productId=3350242" target="_blank">RUST-OLEUM Cabinet Transformations</a>, we're in LOVE with the results! </div>
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Thanks for stopping by...I know it's been a while. I can't wait to share the details on this project PLUS our living room makeover (spoiler alert: we have NEW floors!!!)</div>Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-1102421997200973772011-12-31T16:15:00.001-06:002012-01-01T14:13:59.920-06:00Sic 'em BEARS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">BEARS WIN!!! </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">BEARS WIN!!! </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">BEARS WIN!!!</span></div>
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Scott and I just returned from a fabulous trip to San Antonio for the Alamo Bowl. It was a great week with family and friends topped off with a WIN! Does it get any better?</div>
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I took over 300 pictures (yes, I'm the crazy camera lady). Here's just a sampling:</div>
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We arrived on Tuesday afternoon and went to the River Walk pep rally and dinner with Matt and Holly at Acenar (thanks, Lynette). The lights were beautiful at night!</div>
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Of course, we just HAD to stop by the Alamo...</div>
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and Scott read and read.</div>
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After a few drinks, I tried to convince Scott that we should buy the property next door and renovate it HGTV style...he said "no".</div>
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Paige and I were pumped to cheer on the Bears. We later met RG3...that is, if cardboard cut-outs count...</div>
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The Tengs.</div>
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My little bro.</div>
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Even the fountain LOVES the Bears.</div>
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Paige gave a motivational speech.</div>
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RG3!!! We're in love.</div>
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After the pep rally, we went to Paesanos for dinner. It was DELISH! </div>
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The next morning, it was tailgating time!!! The Burchetts, Rodgers and friends joined us for a LONG day of fun. Dad rented a 40ft RV and the whole Collins fam was there...</div>
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even the littlest one!!!</div>
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My mom had these fun cups made...they had a typo on the other side...which made us all giggle :) </div>
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Joni brought these ADORABLE sugar cookies!!!</div>
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Look who we ran into...BECKY!!! </div>
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THE END.</div>Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-38462077169465872932011-12-26T09:51:00.001-06:002011-12-26T21:21:55.850-06:00WAFFLE Cinnamon Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Look at our Christmas morning breakfast!!! That's right...WAFFLE cinnamon rolls! I had seen these on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and LOVE a yummy (and EASY and FAST) meal. Notice I didn't mention healthy? It's CHRISTMAS, for crying out-loud. Have at it!!! You'll probably cringe to know that we also had bacon...and not just any bacon...CANDIED bacon. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm</div>
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I used these cinnamon rolls. They were good but I think next time I'll use the original.</div>
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Get out our good friend, PAM, and spray generously on the top and bottom. Place one roll in each of the 4 sections of your waffle iron. Close the waffle iron (I held it closed for a bit...don't know if this
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After about 3 minutes, here's what you get! Now, because of the cinnamon topping, they may tend to stick to the top, but not too badly. It was one hell of a clean-up though. Thank you Scotty!!!</div>
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VOILA! Waffle cinnamon rolls.</div>
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Will I make them again? YES! But like I said, I'll probably use a different type of cinnamon roll and a little more PAM on the iron. Happy waffle-making!!!</div>Caroline Burchetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598774724498217458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4600759931344065347.post-75873685387282742442011-12-24T17:16:00.000-06:002011-12-26T10:11:02.632-06:00DIY Ornament<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I simply love putting the ornaments on our "memory" tree each Christmas. When I saw <a href="http://christyrobbins.blogspot.com/2011/07/wedding-invitation-ornament.html" target="_blank">this</a>, I just KNEW I wanted one too...or at least something similar. I'm still digging around, looking for an extra wedding invitation but until then, this will have to do. I typed up some precious memories we've shared throughout the year, printed them on pretty paper, cut them into strips, curled them around a pen and dropped them inside a glass ornament. I'd love to add a little charm like the inspiration ornament. I tried adding a kraft paper tag with "Christmas 2011" on it but it took away from the overall look. It's simple but I think it turned out pretty cute, don't you? <br />
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Speaking of special ornaments, I just adore <a href="http://inmyownstyle.com/2010/12/memory-ornaments.html" target="_blank">this idea</a> for old house keys. Now I've just got to get a new house so I can have an old house key...no biggie. I'll tell Scott to get right on it.<br />
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Here are a few more favorites, from our "memory" tree: </div>
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