Almost 19 weeks!

I can't believe I am almost halfway! People have finally noticed I am pregnant without me telling them. A creepy guy at work asked how far along I was I told him, and was like its a girl isn't it. And I said we'll one of them is, and then he just went off on how he's been able to tell what woman are having since he was 14. I said, well I'd be more impressed if you said boy and girl, because either one you would have guessed you would have been right... He left. Haha husband has been sick and we are working on getting him better so I can be the complainer again. Just kidding, ok not really. Been feeling the babies lots. They arent strong enough for daddy to feel them but we will get there.

How far along? 18 weeks 6 days!
Maternity clothes? Can't live with out maternity pants.
Stretch marks? Not yet but started my preventative measures.
Sleep? Most of the time great. Just wake up to pee.
Best moment this week? Strangers asking about my baby and I get to correct them and say babies!
Miss anything? Volleyball. Real bad.
Movement? I feel them lots and lots. They just don't like daddy to feel them.
Food cravings? Subway
Anything making you nauseous or sick? Just cleaning the bathrooms at work.
Have you started to show yet? Yes sir!
Labor signs! No thank goodness.
Belly button in or out? In but it's getting all stretched out and weird looking.
Wedding ring on or off? On, thank goodness it was a little big to begin with.
Happy or moody? Mostly happy, but you might want my husbands opinion.
Looking forward too? My next appt. confirming genders so I can stop worrying about them changing.

Too cold!

It's been one of those weeks. Too cold! Too much snow for a pregnant lady! I love the snow but not when I don't get to enjoy some time on the mountain. I think Kevin is missing it too. Someone needs to take him!
It was so cold this morning that our car wouldn't start. Joy. So we took the battery out and brought it in. Hope it helps. Pray for us!
Kevin has been studying hard so happy to be married to such a hard worker. He really is such a sweetheart! Grateful that he found me!
I think I felt a kick today! Can't say for sure but something was going on in there. I finally have a real cute baby bump. Wonder how long it will last before I get huge.
So far my New Years resolution has been a success! I have been cooking dinner every night! Go me! Gives me hope for the future. I just might be able to handle the title mom.

How far along? 16 weeks 2 days
Maternity clothes? Bought a new pair of pants!
Stretch marks? Not yet but started my preventative measures.
Sleep? Most of the time great. Besides waking up at 2 or 3 every night.
Best moment this week? Showing off the baby bump
Miss anything? Snowboarding
Movement? I felt something today. I will call it the babies :)
Food cravings? All things junk food!
Anything making you nauseous or sick? Just cleaning the bathrooms at work.
Have you started to show yet? Yep. It's all down hill from here haha.
Labor signs! No thank goodness.
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding ring on or off? On, thank goodness it was a little big to begin with.
Happy or moody? Mostly happy, but you might want my husbands opinion.
Looking forward too? My next appt. love seeing my babies!

The joys and woes of pregnancy

So I am officially 15 weeks and 4 days. At my first appt I thought I was 7 weeks and 1 day and due June 27th. They told me I was 7 weeks and due July 1st... I don't really understand how that works so I say I am due June 28th and with twins thy are probably coming early anyway. On Friday we another ultra sound and found out its for sure a boy and pretty sure a girl. We have decided to name them Jackson and Ellison aka jack and Ellie. Jackson was just showing off like crazy, giving us thumbs up, and showing us his feet and fingers, going crazy. And little Ellie was just sitting there with here legs crossed and wouldn't budge! Little stinker! We got a pretty good view and are fairly confident she's a girl but not as sure as we are about her brother. He wasn't shy. And at the very end Ellie tucked her umbilical cord between her legs. Kevin said, " I hope she stays that modest." We will see. Nonetheless we are over the moon excited!

So I am finally feeling great again. Had a scary week but I guess that's my trade off for no morning sickness. Glad to be normal, and now that I am in my 2nd trimester my energy is coming back! My husband is grateful that I am not sleeping all the time.

How far along? 15 weeks!
Maternity clothes? I have one pair of pants that won't stay up and a few shirts but I wear big shirts anyway so it's nothing new.
Stretch marks? Not yet but started my preventative measures.
Sleep? Most of the time great.
Best moment this week? Learning we have a boy and a girl!
Miss anything? Playing volleyball
Movement? I think so. Hard to tell.
Food cravings? All things junk food!
Anything making you nauseous or sick? Just cleaning the bathrooms at work.
Have you started to show yet? Finally a little bump!
Labor signs! No thank goodness.
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding ring on or off? On, thank goodness it was a little big to begin with.
Happy or moody? Mostly happy, but you might want my husbands opinion.
Looking forward to? Really feeling them move.

Twins it is!!

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!

Engaged!

I AM ENGAGED!!!! To the greatest man around. Just so everyone knows we have been planning on getting married for almost a month now, we have just been waiting for the ring to make it official. The wedding is August 16th in the Twin Falls Idaho Temple!! Woo Hoo!!

So Kevin has had the ring for a few days now, and I knew that he did, so naturally I have been expecting it and he has been trying super hard to surprise me. For a while he had been suggesting that we go Ice Skating and the very first time he suggested that I knew that he wanted to propose there, but I spoiled that... I accidently spilled the beans that I knew his plan, so he had to plan something new... my bad haha.

So yesterday my family and his family got together for a bbq and to see the Beck island. It was so fun.

Just as everyone was getting ready to board the ferry across the river Kevin jumped in the row boat and of course I went with him. I knew something was up when he started rowing down the river and now across it. And just about this time its starts pouring down rain. I know perfect right? So we get down the river and he starts fumbling in his pocket and pulls out his phone... to check the score of his baseball game. I was ticked. Haha but then he pulled out my ring told me he loved and asked me to marry him, and I said yes!! It was perfect!!

:she's all done:

Natalie is officially done with high school!! HAPPY day!! I am so excited!! We are gonna party like it's 1999. Boom Baby!! I can't believe how grown up she is, I was definitely not as cool as her when I graduated. I am the older sister but she is definitely the example. I am 22 and just finally growing up (a little).

Another up date. I have a new boyfriend. The first day we met he asked me out and the rest is history. He's pretty cute and great. His name is Kevin. Tell you more later.

Also I started a new diet and have lost five lbs but look like I have lost about 10. It's pretty awesome when people come up to me and tell me how great I look. It sure makes me feel good. My face is always the first place to gain weight and the first place I lose it, but man I gotta say I do look pretty good.

So ready for summer and for all the summer activities. Such as camping, hiking, swimming, picnics, vacations, star gazing, sleeping on the tramp, BBQ's, fair's, summer concerts, drive-in movie theater, clothes fresh of the clothes line, gardens, raspberries, the OLYMPICS!!!, and so many more! BRING ON SUMMER!!

Road Trip!!!!!

I hereby declare that I am in much need of a road trip. As I have traveled to very few places, here is a list of desired locations:

-California

-Las Vegas

-Anywhere sunny

-A beach

-Anywhere Dawnasaurous and Chello want to go.

Please and thank you. So who wants to go with me!!??