To say that Kevin and I's relationship has been a whirlwind would be an understatement. But I wouldn't trade it for anything. We had a beautiful wedding and the cutest apartment and I love him coming home to me everyday. And now after just under 3 months of wedded bliss, we found out we were pregnant. Exciting of course. But me being the worry wart that I am, stressed and stressed about the risk of miscarriage. I have been reading blogs and articles from pregnant women and their stress didn't help ease mine. So the night before our first ultra sound I did not sleep well at all. I was so worried I would go and they would tell me there was no baby or no heartbeat. It was not a good night, thankfully my wonderful husband took me in his arms and told me everything was going to be ok. That morning while I was waiting for Kev to get home for class so we could go to our appointment I was reading my daily updates on my pregnancy (the baby was the size of raspberry that day) and was reading all these forum posts about women who went in for the first ultra sound and found out they were having twins. And I thought to myself, I can't even imagine. (Jinxed it) So we get to the appointment, start the ultra sound and the first thing out of the techs mouth. "There's two babies!" I couldn't wrap my head around it. There is one set of twins in my family, I believe they are my grandmothers uncles or something to that effect, none in Kevin's to his knowledge. So really weren't expecting it.
The doctor came in and congratulated us and told us we are now considered a high risk pregnancy, not something you want to hear, and he said the risk of miscarriage is even greater, really not something I wanted to hear. But he followed up with, "But you really shouldn't worry, they have their own placenta's and amniotic sac's and their heartbeats are strong. I think they will do just fine. (A little relief for momma) He said that I would be induced by 38 weeks if I didn't go into labor before that. (I don't have to wait as long as most so that's a plus) I also get to have an appointment every 3-4 weeks with an ultra sound so they can check the growth of both babies. So I get to see them every month!
After the appointment I called my mom and seriously for five minutes she would not believe me, I kept saying mom I have pictures, why would I lie! haha She was just as shocked as I was apparently.
Everyone tells me its so exciting! And don't get me wrong I am very excited, double the babies double the blessings. But I am also stressed, it also means two of everything, we are hoping for the same gender so they can share more things. But we have to get two of all the expensive things. Cribs (luckily I already bought a cheap one so just need to find another), car seats (oh soo expensive, yet oh so necessary) and definitely a stroller, (I don't think I could manage without one.)
The doctor also said people will tell you how hard it is to have twins, but this is your first so you won't know the difference. Too true. I am grateful for that. Also I haven't been super sick. I am nauseous all the time and heartburn is a killer but I will take those over morning sickness any day. My favorite part (and hardest part) is eating! I now have a license to eat and eat, but sadly most things just don't taste great anymore. Its a struggle but it will be worth it. I also get to nap and lots. I really can't complain about that.
I really am so grateful for this blessing. It is going to be a great adventure and I am so glad I have Kevin here to help me through it. And I am grateful for the huge support system we have, I know both our parents would be more than willing to help anyway they can.
Can't wait to start showing. I know I might regret that once I get to be the size of a boat but it will be nice to see and feel them every day. Only a few more weeks till the end of my first trimester. They say the second is the best. Here's hoping!
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ReplyDeleteCongrats! I remember the nausea and not being able to eat thing. Just remember that you are doing everything you need to. Everyone kept telling me how horrible it was that I wasn't gaining weight right at first or able to eat a ton. It made me feel absolutely horrible. But my doctor said it was just fine and to do the best I could.
ReplyDeleteSo best advice I can give - you are the momma to these babies! You know your body best and you'll know how to take care of them even this early in the womb :) Take others' advice with a grain of salt. (and everyone worries about miscarriage in the beginning. My "wonderful" husband told me he thought for sure I was going to miscarry....yeah that really helped!)
Anyway, congrats again! I still can't believe you're having twins! I'm so excited for you!!!!
I hope you dont mind! i am a friend of Brittani and i read her blog that she posted about you and posted your story on her blog - I just had a set of twin boys in 4 months ago and i wanted to give you a little encouragement! (i also have a 3 year old girl). i wanted to recommend the book When You're Expecting Twins Triplets or Quads by Dr. Barbara Luke . So m uch good information! Also wanted to say i totally understand about being stressed. My husband was in school and was going to graduate and then we were left with not knowing if he was going to get a job, if he was going to have to move with out me, if he was going ot be there for the birth, etc. Everything turned out and we knew there was going to be a plan for us (we just didnt know it yet!) . Anyways i could go on and on with advice but It would probably come off weird coming from someone you dont know AT all! but i just wanted to let you know its the hardest yet most rewarding thing ever! Also if you have any questions feel free to ask! Congratulations!! (also if you want to see HUGE haha go to my blog and look back at how big you can get with 2 babies!)
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this post!!! Your going to be such a great momma to two beautiful babes!!! Uhhh bring it on twins. Love ya
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