First, I need to make an update on our Abby. Last Friday she fell and almost busted her ear open. It was really swollen, purple and looked like it hurt. To add to that on Saturday we took her to the doctor and she has the flu!!! Poor thing. So on Saturday, her daddy went and bought her a movie that she really wanted because she filled her behavior chart with stickers. That movie was Mamma Mia!!! Yep, Mamma Mia!!! For the last 4 days, that is all we have listened to. I watched it with her on Monday, and she knew every line, lyric, and dance. She did the whole movie. She has to be the youngest Mamma Mia fan ever. She is doing fine because luckily we caught it early. She is back to school!!!
Now an update on me and the babies. Yesterday evening we had another doctor's appt (which I will be having more often since I'm high risk). I had lost a couple of pounds because I have been more sick the past couple of weeks. The nurse and doctor tried to hear their heart beats but couldn't, which was OK since I'm only 11 weeks (it's too early to really hear anything). So, the doctor decided to do an ultrasound, which made Ben and I excited (we really wanted to see them). They were so active!!! One was sucking it's thumb and moving around like crazy. Super active. She couldn't measure the other one because it was so active. It was exciting to see the little babies and how much they move. We were so happy and relieved. The doctor said they looked perfect and their home looks perfect. I will be going back in 4 weeks for another ultrasound. I only had 1 ultrasound with Abby, and with these babies I've already had 3!!! The doctor thinks I should be fine to carry two, I will just be a little or a lot miserable this summer!!! Thank you for all of your prayers and thoughts, and please keep thinking about all of us.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
New ultrasound
New pictures! I'll let Beth write in the details of the visit, but everything looks great. TWO healthy kicking and squirming babies! I will repost a pic with guides on it as well later.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Update- 10 weeks-2/18/09
I haven't added anything in awhile, which is a good sign. Just a few things people are asking. First- the due date- well, when there was just 1 baby the due date was September 12th (the day before my birthday- my b-day present) but with 2 babies I am assuming a few weeks earlier. I go to the doctor next Tuesday to find out more details of what to expect with this pregnancy. Second- How am I feeling? This week I have been more nauseated than before. It makes for some long days, but that's OK that means things are going well. I feel more pregnant than 10 weeks, I guess because there are 2 babies? I am already having to wear maternity clothes because I can't fit into my other clothes!!!! Other than that (and my hormonal mood swings according to Ben) I'm doing great. I think we are still in shock and will be for awhile. We are definitely excited though!!!
Abby is doing well and will definitely be a wonderful big sister. She hugs the babies and tells them good morning and good night and she can't wait to hold them. For those that are wondering- we are going to find out the genders!!!! We have had enough surprises!!!!!
We just ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers throughout this BIG adventure!! We appreciate all of our family and friends that mean so much to us.
Abby is doing well and will definitely be a wonderful big sister. She hugs the babies and tells them good morning and good night and she can't wait to hold them. For those that are wondering- we are going to find out the genders!!!! We have had enough surprises!!!!!
We just ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers throughout this BIG adventure!! We appreciate all of our family and friends that mean so much to us.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Abby's Big Birthday
Most of you now know that Abby had a BIG birthday. Her party was a lot of fun at Mom Mom's and Papa John's with lots of family there. She got lots of presents that she plays with everyday. She was a pro on her Cinderella bike!!! She also found out she was going to be a BIG sister. This was all on Sunday, February 8th.
Let's rewind a bit! Ben and I found out I was pregnant on Sunday, January 11th. We decided to wait to tell everyone at Abby's birthday party via a shirt that says "I'm going to be a big sister". I had not realized how far away that birthday party was. Ben and I told our work places so they would know for doctor's appointments and what not, but we couldn't tell anybody else. That was the hardest secret to keep, but I did it!!!! Anyway, I started spotting and the doctor wanted to do an ultrasound on Monday, Feb. 2nd. The ultrasound looked perfect, the baby was 18.1mm with a strong heartbeat, and quoting the doctor "there is only 1". So we had one more week till the party!!! The party came and went and was a huge success. Lots of fun and a beautiful day!! That brings us to Abby's actual birthday, February 10th. We had an ultrasound already scheduled and the doctor told us to keep it because she wanted to make sure things were going well. So, Ben took that day off with Abby to spend it with her on her birthday and after school, we all went to the doctor for an ultrasound.
We were in the room and having the ultrasound looking at the baby who had grown to 24.8mm with a strong heartbeat!!! Ben was explaining to Abby about the picture while I kept looking at the screen. I had noticed the doctor had moved away from the baby which disappeared from the screen. Then suddenly another image appeared. My heart skipped a beat, I looked at the dr who was giggling, and I asked if that is what I thought it was. And that point, Ben had looked up asking "What?" and the doctor said- "there's another baby in there"!!!!!!! This all happened so quickly. The second baby was 26.6mm (a little bigger but a great hider). I immediately looked at Ben to see how he was taking it- and we both just giggled the entire time!!!! Both babies looked good!! What else can you do? Abby didn't say much until we got in the car. The doctor said we were handling this very well, not to read anything on the internet about twins, and to enjoy the moment and come back in 2 weeks when we will discuss the logistics. In the car, I turned to Abby and told her I would definitely need her help. Her response was priceless, "There are 2 babies and 3 of us, we can do it". My baby girl who is so grown up!!!!! Needless to say, that evening we used a lot of minutes and made LOTS of phone calls. I think the more we say twins we thought it would sink in. Still really hasn't sunk in completely!!!!
That was Abby's BIG BIRTHDAY!!!
Let's rewind a bit! Ben and I found out I was pregnant on Sunday, January 11th. We decided to wait to tell everyone at Abby's birthday party via a shirt that says "I'm going to be a big sister". I had not realized how far away that birthday party was. Ben and I told our work places so they would know for doctor's appointments and what not, but we couldn't tell anybody else. That was the hardest secret to keep, but I did it!!!! Anyway, I started spotting and the doctor wanted to do an ultrasound on Monday, Feb. 2nd. The ultrasound looked perfect, the baby was 18.1mm with a strong heartbeat, and quoting the doctor "there is only 1". So we had one more week till the party!!! The party came and went and was a huge success. Lots of fun and a beautiful day!! That brings us to Abby's actual birthday, February 10th. We had an ultrasound already scheduled and the doctor told us to keep it because she wanted to make sure things were going well. So, Ben took that day off with Abby to spend it with her on her birthday and after school, we all went to the doctor for an ultrasound.
We were in the room and having the ultrasound looking at the baby who had grown to 24.8mm with a strong heartbeat!!! Ben was explaining to Abby about the picture while I kept looking at the screen. I had noticed the doctor had moved away from the baby which disappeared from the screen. Then suddenly another image appeared. My heart skipped a beat, I looked at the dr who was giggling, and I asked if that is what I thought it was. And that point, Ben had looked up asking "What?" and the doctor said- "there's another baby in there"!!!!!!! This all happened so quickly. The second baby was 26.6mm (a little bigger but a great hider). I immediately looked at Ben to see how he was taking it- and we both just giggled the entire time!!!! Both babies looked good!! What else can you do? Abby didn't say much until we got in the car. The doctor said we were handling this very well, not to read anything on the internet about twins, and to enjoy the moment and come back in 2 weeks when we will discuss the logistics. In the car, I turned to Abby and told her I would definitely need her help. Her response was priceless, "There are 2 babies and 3 of us, we can do it". My baby girl who is so grown up!!!!! Needless to say, that evening we used a lot of minutes and made LOTS of phone calls. I think the more we say twins we thought it would sink in. Still really hasn't sunk in completely!!!!
That was Abby's BIG BIRTHDAY!!!
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