I have been waiting sooooo long to be able to blog about this.
I HAVE TWIN BABIES IN MY BELLY
From this point on, I will likely have several blogs related to the subject. Can you blame me???? It's babies!
Mikey and I are soooo excited we can hardly stand it. We got the first positive home test on August 8, 2010 and got a positive blood test from the doctor 3 days later on August 11. I could hardly believe it was true. We had been trying and praying and hoping for almost 2 years, and it was a struggle. I definitely had days when I thought it would never happen...but my heart wouldn't let me give up. Now we have been blessed beyond what I ever thought possible.
I think I had a lot of learning and growing to do in faith before I was ready to be a mom. I admit it...I totally wanted a baby for ME and for Mikey...and didn't ever really think about much else. It was selfish. We are currently reading "Radical" by David Platt in our small group, and one of the most amazing lessons we have learned is that God doesn't bless us for OUR SAKE...nope...it's not about us. He blesses us so to bring Himself glory. This is not because he is selfish, but because He is the only one worthy of it! This pregnancy is absolutely a miracle from God and only He can take the credit. We are infinitely thankful, and so totally pumped!! (I have been using the word "pumped" a lot lately. I don't know where it came from, but ironically, I am totally NOT pumped in the physical sense because I am not able to do much exercising. Ha!)
Anyway, here are lots of details and LOTS of ultrasounds (I'm so lucky...I love seeing those babies on the monitor). I am considered "high risk" since there are 2 growing in there, so I get lots of extra attention.
August 18: First ultrasound. Saw the little black "sac" and was in shock...then heard the doc say "I'm trying to see behind this one and...yep...there it is...you have a second one." Most.Amazing.Feeling.Ever.
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| 5 weeks!! Mikey says this looks like an owl :) |
August 25: Second ultrasound. Heard two BEAUTIFUL heartbeats and got a due date of April 21st.
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| 6 weeks!! |
September 8: Heard 2 LOUD heartbeats and saw the babies again...growing fast!!
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| 8 weeks!! |
September 22: We can see a "head-shaped-thing"...and it's adorable. :) The lower twin is easier to see on the ultrasound, and the higher twin likes to hide...but not for long!
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10 weeks!! |
October 1: Switched doctors and this was my first appointment with my new doctor. Really liked her. This picture isn't as easy to see, but watching it on the monitor was really cool!
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11 weeks!! |
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| Left = Head and Arm Right = Babies waving to each other 12 weeks!! |
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| Left = Baby A (you can see the spine!!) Right = Baby B (they were almost in identical positions) |
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Left = tops of heads Right = leg and feet (awwww) |
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| Tops of those developing brains :) |
And lastly...here is me...getting bigger. Yikes!
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| 12 weeks, 3 days |
Our "official" due date is April 21st, but the average delivery for twins is 5 weeks early at 35 weeks. I predict I will go to 38 weeks and 3 days...but who knows. I just want healthy babies, and I am trying to do everything I can to facilitate that. :)
We should find out around Thanksgiving time if they are boys, girls or one of each. I want to know SO BAD!!!!!
yay!!! you are out of the pregnancy closet ;) you know we are so very excited for you guys (and your family of FOUR!) and i love those little bebes so much already! can't wait to spoil them ;)
ReplyDeleteyou guys are going to be amazing parents. you will definitely be 'the cool house' that all of the kids want to go to - especially ours :)
ps - i love the US of them waving at each other!
Kacy!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! That is such amazing news to hear, if anyone in this world deserves to be parents to 2 beautiful twins it is you and Mikey. Like Claire said, you guys will definately be the cool parents. I am so happy for you both. That is why when Grammy asked Mikey if he wanted a baby he said yep, 2 of them actually!! AHH!! I really am so excited for you both. The ultrasounds are amazing, I can't wait to hear what they are and the adorable names you pick out for them! Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteJust popped over from Claire's blog - congratulations! I will definitely be back to hear all about how things are going. Also, you look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteKACY! I am SO HAPPY for you and Mikey, and your coming twins! I have to admit, I cried reading through this post. The emotions tied to becoming a mother and realizing that the only reason you're experiencing pregnancy (and everything to follow) is due to the grace of God is humbling! Truly a miracle (or 2 miracles in your case!) CONGRATULATIONS 1000 times over! I'm excited to follow your progress over the coming months :) - Jennie (Houck) Tranter
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