Belly Pictures - Week 24

We have finally gotten around to taking my 6 month belly shots. My sister Morgan was at my house when Darren was taking the pictures and Darren said aloud, "Wow, I am not sure you can get much bigger!" He wasn't being mean, he was referring to my tummy, and I'd have to say I agree with him. It's just so BIG (to me) and it's so heavy. My sister Morgan went one step further and very sincerely said, "I don't even think it's that it's BIG, I think it's just FAR." Far sounds so much better than BIG. I thought that was cute and very appropriate.

I recall saying months ago that I was surprised I was even having twins because I wasn't showing, but now, there's no denying it. It's so hard to imagine what I will look like in 3 months. I'm actually kind of scared. Pregnancy with twins is going to be so different from this moment on, I think.

Good news is I have NO stretch marks what-so-ever. I am so pleased with that. I do, however, have a few additional "war wounds" to my legs. Spider veins have taken over and I do have a small varicose vein on the front of my ankle. I told Darren he owes me some plastic surgery or vein removal after this is all said done :) Call it superficial, shallow, or vain - - I think every woman deserves a little tender loving care to her body after putting her body through such an intense event.

Total weight gained (prior to the Christmas celebrations ) 20 pounds. My guess is I will be gaining another 20 more. GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P92X is calling my name after I give birth.

Week 24- I'm 6 Months Pregnant!!!!

I've finally reached what I think is a monumental month - - month 6. I'm over the half way mark and I am really glad. I cannot say that I am yet ready for my twins to enter the world, but I am really getting excited for the next few months and all that it contains (ie. our baby showers, decorating the nursery, etc. etc. etc.) All the fun stuff.

Today, Tyson joined me for my 24 week check up. My doctor allowed him to use the hand held fetal monitor and told him to find the heartbeats. He was really into it. He found the first heartbeat instantaneously. Rather impressive, I think. My doctor had to find the other heartbeat because Ty wasn't tall enough to reach it. One baby had a heartbeat of 150 and the other had a heartbeat of 132 - - it's perfectly normal for the heartbeats to be so different.

My doctor said I have only gained 20 pounds. Not too bad for having twins, I guess. I am still feeling quite PLUMP, but what can I do about it - absolutely NADA.

My next sonogram is January 6th. Darren and I plan to pay out of pocket for a 4-D DVD. This DVD will allow us to have a memory of the twins swimming my belly. That ought to be a real interesting post and you know I will share.

Clumsiness has really struck and comes as no surprise when you consider what my body's going through: I'm carrying more weight, my center of gravity has shifted with my growing uterus and hormonal changes can cause my joints to loosen, including those in my fingers and toes. I'm not at the top of my game when it comes to muscle control and coordination. I remember when I was pregnant with Ty, I fell going UP the stairs, not down. How does that happen? Today, an even more embarrassing story took place. Let me help to set the scene....

So, I am done with my doctor visit. I tell Ty that we have to stop in the bathroom because I have to go "pee pee in a cup". Ty replies, "Why do you have to go pee pee in a cup mommy!" I explain, "Well, the doctor likes to make sure that my pee is okay!" He says, "I never seen you go pee pee in a cup before, can I watch?" Of course, I have no choice, after all, who's there to babysit him while I do this! I say, "Yes honey, you have to come in with me." As we walk into the bathroom Ty starts talking about and describing the colors of each person's pee that is already sitting there. "Whoa mommy, that pee is orange!" Ah, gross. I proceed to write my name on the cup, strip down, and start to tinkle in the cup. Now, here's where the story gets funny, picture this, squatting, peeing in a cup, and having your three year old get close enough to the other end of you (from behind) saying aloud "There's no pee coming out yet!" AHHHHH.... You loose all of your dignity with children. I'm sure the people in the hallway were really getting a laugh out of this. I finally fill the cup half way and finish emptying my bladder in the toilet, when all of the sudden, SPLAT, my cup of pee spills everywhere. Oh my gosh! Talk about clumsiness. The pee went all over the floor, in the box of tampons that is provided for anyone to use, in the box of surgical gloves, and to be honest, I believe a small portion of it drizzled into the three other cups of urine sitting on the shelf. I was mortified. Meanwhile, Ty says, "Oh no... the doctor is going to yell at you mommy!" He must have said it over and over 10 times. I think it might be time to put the high heel shoes away. And needless to say, I didn't tell a soul. I know that's horrible. I couldn't bring myself to do so. I just cleaned up the mess as best I could. Moral of the story, beware when you are in the doctor office's bathrooms. You never know what just happened right before you walked in there. Gross!

Be on the look out for some belly pics tonight or tomorrow.

I hope you enjoyed the story and it wasn't TMI.

A fews 4-D pictures from Week 22 Sonogram

Can you see Baby Lilah/Lylah laying here and Baby B's leg sitting on top of her?

I love her already! She's so precious.

See Baby B's hand smooshed up against his face? He wasn't a fan of the camera. Trying to hide his face.

SMOOSHED!

These are kind of hard to see, but that's because I took a picture of the actual sonogram picture instead of scanning them into my computer. It's amazing to see how much they have grown in just a small amount of time.

Week 22 Sonogram and Check Up Results

Darren and I had an appointment last Thursday! It went really well. The babies are growing wonderfully. My doctor stated, "Your babies are measuring small, but not in a bad way. You are just going to have little babies AND you want that!" Yes, I do. If you recall, Tyson was only 5 pounds 8 ounces - arriving two weeks early. These little ones are scheduled to arrive three weeks before their due date of April 13th, so my guess is that they will more than likely be even smaller than that. I just cannot imagine a smaller baby - - okay TWO smaller babies. Currently, Lilah/Lylah is measuring at exactly 1.0 pound. Baby "B" (Boy) is measuring at 1.4 pounds. Unfortunately, Lilah/Lylah is breech right now, but my doctor said not to fear... "There is plenty of time for her to turn!" I absolutely DREAD the simple THOUGHT of a c-section. The only positive to a c-section, for me, would be the simplicity of being able to get my tubes tied at the same time, but can you believe Darren would dare say that "[he] might want a fourth!" Yea, over my dead body. LOL! Other than that, some funny news, Lilah/Lylah is really beating up on her brother in utero. It's kind of funny. She's already calling the shots. What woman doesn't?

I have been given permission to continue working out, YEAH!!!! I have gained approximately 18 pounds thus far. With Ty, I gained 34 pounds, so let's hope I don't go over that. I think that amount of weight was manageable.

The only "complaints" I really have other than weight gain is back pain. I guess it's time to invest in a good heating pad. Better yet, maybe hubby can purchase a prenatal massage for me for Christmas (hint, hint honey!). God has been really gracious during this time. I pray that is his will for the rest of the pregnancy.

Next week is Month 6 (It's hard to believe.) Be on the look out for some belly pictures.

We decided on a name for our baby Girl!

"BABY A", as my doctor knows her, has now been given a name. It started back when I was about 4 weeks pregnant: we were watching a movie and the main female character in the movie had the name. I turned to Darren and asked him what he thought of the name, should we be blessed with a little girl, and he said, "I love it! But you do realize we will be having another boy don't you?" I guess the surprise was on him. So... about a week later we went on a date and stopped at Barnes and Noble. I was doing some research, in the baby/toddler section, on a sleeping issue I was having with Ty and Darren was looking up baby names. Darren was ready to leave and said, "Can we go now?" I said, "Sure!" He said, "I'm going to shut this book, close my eyes, re-open the book and flip to a page. The first name that my finger lands on will be the name of our child!" Well, with much surprise, Darren literally chose the same name as the main female character in the movie we had discussed using. The meaning, "Free Will of God!" Even more perfect. We were in complete shock and started dying laughing. I mean what are the chances. In addition, it was the most popularly voted name on our baby name pole (not that that made a difference as ultimately the decision is ours).

So, without further ado, we would like to announce that "Baby A" will be named, Lilah Ann or Lylah Ann. We haven't decided on the spelling yet, but we just LOVE the name. For those of you who don't already know, "Ann" is my middle name, so now she will have part of mommy in her name. With both names together, it sounds a little bit country, but we know that for the most part, no one will be calling her by her full name.

We just know that she will be as beautiful as her name. Can't you just see little Lilah running around with ringlets, just like her mommy?

Bye-Bye 4-Runner...

As the saying goes, "You don't realize what you've got until it's gone!" I sure did feel that way as I unloaded my 4-runner and watched the couple who purchased it drive away. Before I found out I was pregnant, I made a slight hint or two to Darren that I was "bored" with my vehicle and would love to get something different, but Darren wouldn't entertain the idea ONE bit. He and I made a deal, when the vehicle was originally purchased, that I would keep it until it died. Well, we all know, a Toyota could last decades. So, in that respect, I'm glad that I am able to get a new vehicle, even if it is a minivan.

We received a phone call on Thursday, at 2 pm, regarding our 4-runner for sale and by 4:30 pm it was purchased and removed from our garage. A lucky 18 year old was getting it as an early graduation gift. Tyson and I watched as they drove away and sadly I heard Ty cry out, "I don't want a minidan!" Yes, a "minidan" is what he calls it. He has been esctatic about getting one until he saw my vehicle drive away. Afterall, that was "mommy's car", the only car he has known since he's been born.

I guess our search for a new vehicle will take place soon enough. I did have an opportunity to drive my step-mom's Toyota Sienna over Thanksgiving and I must say, it's a smooth, safe, and practical ride, not to mention there are many fabulous mommy and children perks. I'm also VERY thankful, that in an economy like this, we were able to sell our car before purchasing our new one. Another reason to thank God!!!

Half Way There!

On November 26th, I had my 20 week check up with Dr. Swisher. Since we were leaving to go out of town that day, I told Darren not to worry about coming to the doctor appointment, but I had "Big Brother", Ty, come with me. He was so excited to accompany me. He was able to hear the heartbeats and after the appointment he called Darren and told him, "I got to hear my babies heartbeats!" I thought that was sweet.

The babies are still doing great. Their weight and their heartbeats are just where they should be. They are approximately the size of a red bull can.

I am ALSO growing. :( I have now gained 17 pounds. I realize it's inevitable, but it's slightly disappointing to watch myself gain weight. It's all for the right reasons though. I am still working out everyday (Monday through Friday) and hope to NEVER have to give that up throughout my pregnancy.

Enjoy viewing the pictures below of the OUR growth. It's hard to imagine what I will look like in 4 months from now considering these pictures below are what I looked like when I was about 7 months pregnant with Tyson. I have to keep reminding myself that my belly has two babies in it and not one.

Hello????? Belly of Two!

As we all would agree, choosing the name of your child (ren) is one of the most important decisions we are required to make, prior to their arrival into this world. The name game has begun in our household. If you would kindly go to our name polls, for BOTH sexes, and vote on one of the names we have discussed as options, for each child, we would really appreciate it. Our only request is that you do not reply with rude comments on the names you do not like. That's just not socially acceptable in my book :) The names you love may be chosen for our twinsies. Oh, by the way, these names are NOT the only names we are considering. Just a few of our top favorites. Thanks for your vote!!!!

Girl Name Poll: http://www.babyzone.com/babynames/bnpoll.asp?pollid=129524

Boy Name Poll: http://www.babyzone.com/babynames/bnpoll.asp?pollid=129525

Was the "weather man" correct?

So, was the "weather man" correct in his gender forecast prediction? SHE most certainly was correct. We saw clearly, today, that Darren and I are still expecting a little girl and a little boy. We are even more excited today than we were at week 12.

The twins are completely healthy. The doctor is very pleased, so far, with the way things are progressing. God is so AWESOME. I have only gained 10 pounds so far (yahoo). Our little princess weighs only 8 ounces and our little prince weighs 10 ounces.

Darren and I are now anticipating watching the nursery transform and are working on narrowing down our name selections. We may even post a poll for you all to vote on if there are any major issues with coming to an agreement.

We appreciated all of your prayers and continued love, support, and interest in this pregnancy and we will continue to keep you posted. We have now been moved from doctor appointments being every 4 weeks to doctor appointments being every 2 weeks. I just love going anyway, so it's no big deal to me.

I spent the rest of the afternoon shopping for pink and purple :) It's a nice change, but I still picked up ONE thing for our son. I feel like he's totally getting the raw end of the deal, but he has an amazing wardrobe being passed down to him from big brother. After I picked up Ty, I showed him a little dress I bought his sister and he replied, "AWE! That is so cute!!!" So far, no signs of jealousy. Another praise to thank our Heavenly Father for.

Baby's Got "Back"!

I'm really not the type of person to obsess too much about weight gain during pregnancy. I definitely try to eat healthy, but at times, I do allow myself that extra splurge, after all, it's the only time I will have the excuse to do so, in my opinion. My doctor said I have only gained 7 lbs, but it feels like 14 lbs. Being I am normally petite/little, I think it surprises people to see the sudden changes, but you know, pregnant people have feelings too! The comments about my size and body changes are slowly being said. I know that comments aren't meant in a bad way, but they can still be a blow to one's self-esteem. It's no secret, my pregnancy tends to show up first in the rear-end. The "bottom" line, no pun intended, is that it's essential to gain an appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy. Right now, the twins should be approximately the size of two potatoes. So, as you can imagine, it's only going to get worse from here.

So, why am I writing about this? I had an incident at the gym this morning from a complete stranger. Well, he's a stranger to me, but apparently he thinks he knows me pretty well. It's an 80 year old man that works out at the gym. He came up to me and said, "Are you sure you are going to make it to April?" I said, "Well, that is my due date, why?" He said, "Well I'm just surprised at how quickly you have popped!" I said, "Well, I just started showing, really, and you do know it's twins, right?" He said, "Yeah, do you know what you are having!" I said, "One boy and one girl!" He said, "Well, we've discussed it and we were sure they were both boys!" I said, "Oh I know, when you are pregnant with boys your belly really gets pregnant up in this area" and he replied by saying, "Well, we weren't talking about your stomach!" LOL! The nerve. I assume he meant my buttocks, but maybe he was speaking of my boobs. And who is this "WE". Multiple elderly men in the gym? GROSS!

Anyhow, I always thought pregnant woman were beautiful and sexy in their own way, but it certainly doesn't feel that way now that I'm pregnant with twins. It's a good thing hubby still finds me attractive. :) From the jist of it, the fact that I've got some extra junk in the trunk, it's not bothering Darren ONE bit. Was that TMI? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Overall, I'm really not concerned. I will loose all of the weight and then some after pregnancy. I know myself. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't!

Four Months Pregnant!

Much change has occured since the last time I took pictures of my growing belly! Yet, I have only gained 7 pounds in four months. Pretty remarkable considering I am holding TWO babies in there, right?

Today, we had a check up and it appears that everything sounds great! "Baby A" had a heartbeat of 150 and "Baby B" had a heartbeat of 158. It's nice that they have different heartbeats so the doctor can guarantee that he "found" both of them with the dopler. NO sonogram today though. :(

Our next appointment is in two weeks. I will be able to get another sonogram at that appointment. This sonogram is important to my doctor as well as to us because he will be checking each of the baby's extremities and vital organs. Of course, we are anxious to get the sonogram for other reasons too (ie. to confirm the accuracy of the 12 week sonogram stating we are having ONE boy and ONE girl!!!!).

As usual, I will keep you posted! Enjoy the pictures of "our" growth.

PS. We received crib #2 today. Wow, that sounds weird to vocalize. The nursery is coming together slowly but surely. It won't be transforming the way we would like it to until we know for sure what the sexes are.

Enjoy viewing the growth of Baby A and Baby B via belly pictures.

Notice the shine to my belly? I use mounds of cocoa butter and vitamin E oil everyday to help prevent those horrible stretch marks. It worked with Pregnancy #1

Pregnancy Perks!

On Friday, Darren and I took a road trip to Highpoint, North Carolina to purchase furniture for our basement. Afterwards, we took Ty to the "celebration station", we went out to eat, and then we headed to Babies R Us. It was there that I realized pregnancy does have a few perks. I took advantage of the "Expectant Mothers Parking" spot. When else will I ever have an excuse to be lazy and not have to park far away? LOL!!!!

Test Results!

Today, my doctor called to give us the genetic test results of the twins. God has his powerful hands on my children and with much relief the test results came back negative. Just a small post for a BIG blessing. Thank you to those who have been praying for this pregnancy and the health of my growing babies. GOD IS GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Forecast Is In?

A baby boy and a baby girl are predicted! Today, was our 12 week check up. It went really well. Our first stop was to the sonogram room. We were fortunate enough to have the same sonogram technician as we did at the first appointment. When she greeted me, we both chuckled simultaneously and she said, "You seem to be in better spirits today! Much happier!!!" And, yes, she was right. I am totally accepting of this pregnancy and Darren and I are both actually pretty darn excited. Again, this is an experience of a lifetime. Now... ask me how I feel the day they're born, when the real challenges begin. LOL!

Anyway, the sonogram technician said "because I really like you guys I am going to tell you MY GUESS on their sexes!" She said as early in the pregnancy as I am she is not always 100% accurate, but she said she is typically 70% accurate. And again, being that I am 6-8 weeks ahead of a single pregnancy, the babies are a bit more visual, if you know what I mean. So, the weather forecast predicts BABY A = GIRL and BABY B = BOY. The boy had quite a bit of substance in between his legs and the girl had only a white dot. Baby A is measuring about 12.3 weeks old and Baby B is measuring about 13.4 weeks old. Almost the same size. Oh yeah, we also got a 4-D sonogram (not ordered by the doctor, she did it because "she likes us"). I just love that sonogram technician. I hope we get her EVERYTIME!

Both babies are growing great! The little boy was moving around like crazy and the little girl was sucking her already thumb. The little girl is smooshed at the bottom and is as calm as could be. The health of the babies appear perfect, but only the blood test results (which arrive next week) will be the true testimony. God has been good to us this far, so I have no fears that he is still in control and will bless us with healthy children.

My doctor said he was surprised at how little I was showing and how tiny I am, but he said he is NOT concerned. He said the babies are growing at a great speed and heart rates are strong.

He did find the reason for the blood last week. I had a polyp on my cervix which he removed (no pain involved) and he will send off for tests to insure there are no cancerous cells involved.

Keep your fingers crossed the sonogram technician was accurate. Our first preference was one boy and one girl. :) YEAH!!!!! I cannot wait to by my daughter's first PINK outfit.


Baby A - Sucking Thumb - IT'S A GIRL!


BABY B - Moves Like A Wild Man - It's a BOY!

"Where's The Babies?"

Do you remember that commercial Wendy's used to have regarding the beef of other food chains' burgers? They would compare their burger to another chain's burger and say, "Where's the beef?" Well that's what I feel like saying about these twins. "Where are they?" I am now 3 months pregnant and really show little to no signs of where they exist. Don't get me wrong, I'm in no rush to get big, but with two in there, it really does make me wonder where they are. I guess working out has really helped keep those extra pounds off that most pregnant women seem to gain because they are "eating for two". Meanwhile, I'm eating for three.

When I was pregnant with Ty, I documented his growth, by taking pictures of my belly on a monthly basis, so I figured it was only fair to do the same for the twins. I'm trying to keep everything even Steven.

Take a peak at Week 8 and Week 12. Does it leave you wondering if this pregnancy is made up?

Week 8

WEEK 12

Big Brother Loves His Siblings Already!

So many people are asking, "How does Tyson feel about the news of twins?" He's beyond excited. Tyson was a HUGE deciding factor, for me, for having another child. I could tell he really wanted a sibling. Afterall, all his other friends had one, why didn't he? Since he found out the news of the twins, he has been so vocal about it. He has asked if he can help feed them, change their diapers, and wants to know if he can pick them up. He insists on lifting up my shirt, daily, to talk to my bare belly aka "his babies". I just think that is so incredibly sweet. At first, he wished for two girls and now he wants one girl and one boy. He's requested that one of their names be Caillou (for those of you who don't know, that's a cartoon character).

I sure hope the excitement and acceptance of his soon-to-be siblings remains. I also pray that no matter how chaotic life will be at first, he realizes that he will always have that special place in our hearts since he was our first born.

A Small Scare

On Monday, I had to go to the doctor because I saw a little blood. Thankfully, God was watching over those tiny little miracles inside of me. I was able to get a sonogram and the heartbeats are very strong and they are growing wonderfully. The doctor tested my urine and said she saw some red blood cells in it. She included, "it's possible that you passed a kidney stone and didn't know it, you may have a bladder infection and don't know it, or the red blood cells are just present due to the contamination of the blood." No one at the doctor's office ever called me back to give me an update on the test results they did, so I'm assuming, "No news, is good new!".

The doctor who saw me that day (my doctor was not present) did notice that I have Rh-negative blood. When Rh negative blood is exposed to Rh positive blood the Rh negative person begins producing antibodies to fight the invading blood. Antigens trigger your body to produce antibodies. Antibodies are usually a good thing and serve to protect a person from foreign invaders. Now the problem lies when a pregnant woman is carrying a baby that is Rh positive. If the mother has antibodies to the Rh antigen, those antibodies can attack the baby's red blood cells. This can lead to complications to the baby including anemia, jaundice, and other blood related problems. There is good news! Rh incompatibilities can be prevented and treated. Therefore, I had to receive a RhoGAM shot that day. And I will need one more at week 28 and one more after the babies are born. The shot was NOT pleasant, but I am so thankful that's the worst thing that I had to go through that day. God is GOOD!

Too Cool for a Minivan!

So, Darren and I have begun our quest for a new vehicle. We have no option. We have so much to prepare for and being I could be placed on bedrest at a moments notice, I don't think we could be too ahead of the game. Do you?

Darren and I are definitely on the same page. We keep saying, "I REFUSE to get a minivan!" After shopping around for a new vehicle, two weekends in a row now, we realize that our choices are far and few between. For one, Darren is only permitting me to purchase a Honda, a Toyota, or a Nissan. That leaves the following choices (in my opinion):

1. A Honda Odyssey (minivan...uhhhh)
2. A Toyota Sequoia
3. A Toyota Sienna (minivan.... grrrrrr)
4. A Nissan Quest (minivan....boohoo)
5. A Nissan Armada

As you can see, we are limited. We test drove an armanda, the new highlander, and the sienna. Darren and the toyota salesman agree the sequoia is not practical for infants/toddlers, so we didn't bother test driving it. I prefer NOT to get a Honda Odyssey because all of my mommy friends seem to go that route and I like to be different (no offense ladies). So... let's see, that leaves the Quest to test drive.

I HATE TO ADMIT IT, but after test driving the Sienna today, I realize now, it is SOOOOOO insanely practical. It looks like we might be eating our words. It has so many cool bells and whistles and it totally caters to mommies and their children.

Please pray we make the right decision based on safety and practicality, not looks!!!! I just don't want these twins to cramp my style. HA HA HA HA HA..... I'm too cool for a minivan.

Morning Sickness Blues...

In the beginning of pregnancy #2, when I had no idea it was twins, I felt so defeated. I had a blissful pregnancy with Ty from start to finish however, that was not the case with pregnancy #2. Now, I know why!!! In the beginning, I was extremely exhausted. I could barely eat a thing and the thought of drinking water just made me want to vomit. Nausea was the biggest issue, but thankfully, I have not thrown up once. Dry heaving has been about the worst symptom thus far, but that has only happened a handful of times.

On the flip side, I continue to get up at 4:30 am (Monday through Friday) and head to the YMCA. I am still running my 4 miles on Tuesdays and Thursdays and lift weights the other 3 days. That has really been a positive for me. In addition, I haven't given up on household duties and having a hot meal on the table for hubby when he arrives home. Now, that's not to say the meals are always gourmet, but at least I'm cooking (which is hard when your sense of smell is totally intensified).

Almost 12 weeks pregnant and only gaining 2.5 pounds, I am feeling pretty darn good.

The First Doctor's Appointment

On September 3rd. Darren and I headed over to "Physicians to Women" for our first doctor's appointment to pregnancy #2. We anticipated hearing confirmation of our pregnancy, but little did we know what we were really in store for. As we proceeded to the sonogram room, Darren joked around saying, "Wouldn't that be funny if it was more than ONE?" I said, with all seriousness, "That's not even funny!" As the sonogram technician came in, I said, "I only have one request! I will be happy with whatever you tell me, as long as you do not tell me there is MORE than ONE in there." She laughed and replied, "Unfortunately, I have no control over that." As she proceeded to do the sonogram, I felt, it was taking her a bit longer than normal to ellaborate on what she was viewing. Little did I know at the time, that she knew exactly what she was viewing, but she was having a small panic attack knowing she had to tell me that I was now a mommy of multiples. As calm as could be, she turned to me and said, "I need to ask you a question. How disappointed are you really going to be if it is more than one?" I looked at her and said, "That's not funny! Please don't joke around like that." She said, "I'm not joking." Darren and I were in complete disbelief. I can comfortably say this now, I cried and cried. The sonogram tech said that is the most natural and common reaction to mothers who receive this news. I had a hard enough time convincing myself to have another child. I thought our lives were just satisfactory with ONE child.

After the nurse confirmed that there were ONLY two babies, we were able to view both babies on the screen and hear both of their heartbeats.

The rest of that day was a bit of a blur. Without the love and support from all of my Church family, neighbors, friends, and a select group of family members, I am not sure I could have survived that day. It's amazing how exciting this is to all of those around us. I sure hope everyone sticks around after the babies are born to enjoy the ride with us. LOL~