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The twins are 3!!!

July 9, 2014 by Bethany Sy

Yesterday, we celebrated the girls’ 3rd Birthday. It’s crazy to even type that! THREE YEARS?

We planted willow trees when they were born, and each year we take pics of them with their tree on their birthday! They know which tree is theirs, and are sure to point it out every time we’re out for a walk on that part of the acreage. They were looking into the sun in these pics… and Della literally had tears in her eyes. Oops! Should have done it earlier in the day!

Yearly Willow Pics {Age 3} SAWDUST AND EMBRYOS

Check out their pics from previous years! The willow trees haven’t grown much, but the girls sure have.

Plant a tree the year your baby is born, and then take a picture of them with it every year on their birthday! {Sawdust and Embryos}2-Year Willow Pics

1 Year Willow Pics {Sawdust and Embryos}1-Year Willow Pics

We had a chill day celebrating with the girls. We kept it simple with gifts… and tacky with the gift wrap. Ain’t nothing like Christmas wrapping paper in July! And the same paper for every gift! OH WELL! The girls didn’t complain.

Paisley and Adelyn's Birthday {Sawdust and Embryos}

Paisley and Della's Birthday {Sawdust and Embryos}

Their favorite gift? THE BUBBLE MACHINE.

Bubbles {Sawdust and Embryos}

Bubble Machine {Sawdust and Embryos}

Another special thing happened yesterday… we got to hang out with our other babe. Meet Baby Sy! (our last name is SyWassink)

Baby Sy... 6 weeks gestation {Sawdust and Embryos}

He/she is currently the size of a sesame seed, and is complete with a heartbeat! My due date is tentatively March 1st!

6 week belly pic {Sawdust and Embryos}

In case you were wondering how this all works… now that I’m pregnant, I have just as much chance of carrying the baby full term as someone that conceived naturally. However, as a precaution, our Dr has all his patients continue on the progesterone shots through the entirety of the first trimester. Sooooo… we’re talking the end of August. Nick and I did a little dramatization of this process this past weekend while we were camping… for your viewing pleasure.

Progesterone shots... AT LEAST WE'RE PREGNANT!! {Sawdust and Embryos}

The syringe-like turkey baster was just for effect. The actual needle I meet every night is more like 2 inches in length. A small price to pay for having a tiny human growing inside of me. An insurmountable blessing that I still just can’t believe.

I’ll be sharing more on our camping trip and some projects we’re finishing up soon! Thanks for hanging around and being a part of our crazy/unpredictable lives!

Sawdust & Embryos

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About Bethany Sy

Nick and Bethany Sy are the creative free-spirits behind DIY/Lifestyle blog, Reality Daydream. They recently purchased a historic mansion and have been documenting the ups and downs of renovation and making this home their own... all while sharing tips and tutorials along the way! When they found themselves in the trenches of infertility, they started a journey that would prove to be their most important DIY project ever, and have 3 beautiful girls to show for it. <3

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Comments

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    Kenz, Interiors By Kenz says

    July 24, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    I know I’m late to the party, but happy birthday beautiful girls! You sure do have a great mama 🙂

    I am DYING over that picture of the bubbles in focus and the girls in the background playing. You must frame that! It’s seriously perfect.

    I pray for you and baby Sy every night. I’m glad things are going well so far! The end of August will be here before you know it and NO MORE SHOTS! WOOOO!

    Reply
  2. 22

    lynne says

    July 18, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Fell in love with you and Nick as “we” went through your last pregnancy. Can’t wait to meet “our” newest little one!

    Reply
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    capturing joy with kristen duke says

    July 18, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    LOVE that you planted those trees for your girls, and still can’t wrap my brain around how much acreage you have! Great dramatization pic, too;)

    Reply
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    rose says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:30 am

    wow i just admire this family its really a happy and an amazing family your really destined to be together.
    congs for the kid and we eager to see the coming baby too.
    thanks for your pics

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    Mindy says

    July 10, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    Congratulations on the girls’ birthdays! I like the tree idea. My daughter turned three in June.

    And I was wondering if your pregnancy would be any different than a naturally conceived pregnancy too, so thanks for sharing.

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    Karen says

    July 10, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Can’t believe I have been watching these sweet little girls grow up for nearly 3 years! They are beautiful and so different! Hope they had a tremendous birthday! (love the bubble pictures!)
    Congratulations on Baby Ty. May he grow safe and strong until we get a chance to meet him too. Take care — both you and Nick!

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    Sophia says

    July 10, 2014 at 3:44 am

    So happy you’re doing well…love the idea of the girls with their own willow trees each year…As far as the shots go it is usually a little less painful to lean on a counter or carry your weight on the opposite hip as you receive each shot

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    Ruth E. says

    July 9, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    Happy Birthday Paisley and Della…such sweeties!
    Just love Nick and your sense of humor…oh so cute!
    I’m continuing to pray for you and the baby as you grow together! : ) Seriously, I do keep you both in my prayers and know God has you in his hands!

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    Kodi says

    July 9, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    Oh my goodness I thought that was the real needle! Happy to hear the real thing isn’t so bad.

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    Katelyn @ Real Housewife of Greenville says

    July 9, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I love the pics of your girls with their trees each year. The collection will look amazing when they are older! Congratulations on your pregnancy and best wishes for a safe and healthy momma and baby!

    Katelyn

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    Nicole says

    July 9, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    Jacob got a bubble machine for his 3rd this year too and he and Micah LOVE IT!

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  12. 32

    Crystal Otto says

    July 9, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    Love the re-enactment photo 😉

    Reply
  13. 33

    HELENICE B. PONTES says

    July 9, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    Que Deus te Abençõe.

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    Letty says

    July 9, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    Which kind of bubble machine did you get? My girl will turn 3 in two weeks and it looks like a fun present for her.

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      Bethany @ Sawdust and Embryos says

      July 9, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      I believe it’s called the Bubble Hurricane. The girls love it!

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  15. 36

    Carolyn says

    July 9, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Awesome news!

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    Jen says

    July 9, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Such a beautiful family you have. I’m a long time follower, and am also newly pregnant from a double FET. I’m about a week behind you, and am so thrilled to be able to follow your pregnancy! xo

    Reply
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    amy bourg says

    July 9, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I had to do lovenox shots with my last 2 pregnancies. It was no joke (ouch) but so worth it after our 3 previous losses. We have our 2 boys now and couldn’t be happier. Take care mama! Happy birthday to your girls too:)

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  18. 39

    Meagan B. says

    July 9, 2014 at 9:32 am

    You look beautiful, Bethy! Can I call you Bethy?! LOL. I can’t tell you how excited I am for you!

    CREEPER ALERT: Have you ever seen that show Girl Code on MTV? If not, you should YouTube it. Hi-larious. Anywho, they have this segment called “My best friend in my mind”. I tell all of my family and work friends that you are my best friend in my mind. I update all of them on how you, Nick, the girls and Baby Sy are doing as if we really know each other. Ha! I wish I was as cool as you and kept up a blog so that you could “know” me a little bit too. Sorry if this is too weird. I am sure MANY of your loyal readers feel the same. I’m probably the only one awkward enough to actually say it. 🙂

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    Ashley @ My Craftily Ever After says

    July 9, 2014 at 8:58 am

    best picture ever! I’m still so very happy for you both! Have fun at Haven too!!

    Reply
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    Dara says

    July 9, 2014 at 8:41 am

    congrats on the new pregnancy!

    Reply

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