15 weeks {with twins}

Getting bigger every day...

How far along? 15 weeks
 Total weight gain/loss:+9 lbs....
Maternity clothes? yes, most real clothes.  I bought maternity pants that pass for scrub pants and my scrub tops are still fitting (for now..).  I suspect that won't last much longer though. 
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night.  I have to use the restroom quite a bit. 
Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeats at my appt last Thursday.
Movement: Nothing yet.
Food cravings: sweets
Gender: No Idea.  I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.
Labor Signs: nope.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Feeling the babies move!
Milestone: 2nd trimester!!!

14 weeks with twins

How far along? 13 weeks 6 days
 Total weight gain/loss: + 8 or 9 lbs...yeah my appetite came back and then some! :-/ (proof below in the pic!)
Maternity clothes? yes, most real clothes.  I bought maternity pants that pass for scrub pants and my scrub tops are still fitting (for now..).  I suspect that won't last much longer though. 
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night.  I have to use the restroom quite a bit. 
Best moment this week: Having a half day off of work!
Movement: Nothing yet.
Food cravings: all food. well except mexican!
Gender: No Idea.  I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.
Labor Signs: nope.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Not much right now.  Feeling pretty good =)
What I am looking forward to: Next appointment is Thursday! Hoping to see the babes again! I can't wait to feel them move either!!!
Milestone: 2nd trimester!!!

I believe there has been some growth the past couple of weeks.  I am measuring about 3+weeks ahead right now... That will only get better I'm sure =)

12 weeks

How far along? 11 weeks 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: +2lbs
Maternity clothes? yes, most pants and a few shirts.
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night.  I have to use the restroom quite a bit. 
Best moment this week: Seeing the babies again during the NT scan and everything looked great.
Movement: Nothing yet.
Food cravings: Sweets!
Gender: No Idea.  I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.
Labor Signs: nope.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Energy & not being sick.  But it is all worth it.
What I am looking forward to: Next appointment in a few weeks and feeling the babies move.
Milestone: Almost 2nd tri...

10 weeks and sad news about Grandpa

I already feel like these babies are getting less attention than Ethan did.  Working full time with a husband and toddler and exhausting!  Here we are though, 10 weeks!  Only a few more weeks until 2nd trimester!

How far along? 9 weeks 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: Not sure, will find out Wednseday
Maternity clothes? Yes, jeans.  My best friend had a baby 2 months ago and just gave me all of her clothes.  So thankful I lost so much weight last year & can wear them!
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night.  I have to use the restroom quite a bit. 
Best moment this week: Hearing a heartbeat with my doppler.  Not sure how to tell there are two yet.
Movement: Nothing yet.
Food cravings: Cereal, all kinds. 
Gender: No Idea.  I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.
Labor Signs: nope.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Energy & not being sick.  But it is all worth it.
What I am looking forward to: Next appointment Jan 23rd!
Milestone: Almost 2nd tri...

On a sadder note, we found out today that my grandpa's cancer has spread and there is nothing more they can do.  He probably has about a week left.  So very very sad, especially since I can't be there with them.  Please pray for my family during this difficult time.

Surprise! We're having twins!!

Where do I even start?  We had our first ultrasound scheduled on the 26th (at 6 weeks 2 days) due to a previous miscarriage.  I had been spotting quite a bit, but also feeling very sick & exhausted.  I kept telling my hubby that this is either a girl, or something else is going on.  My in-laws and best friend joked that maybe there are 2 babies, and I quickly shut them down.  We had planned for one more baby, not for two!

Imagine our surprise when the ultrasound technician told us there were TWO babies & TWO heartbeats!!!

                                                                         Twins!

The ultrasound tech kept looking around and when she got to my right ovary, she said "Oh, that's why there are two.  You ovulated twice."  Apparently I released two eggs.  Still in shock, I just kept saying "no, no there can't be two.  Are you sure?"  I could clearly see the two sacs!  After talking with the doctor, I am carrying fraternal twins.  The technical term is diamniotic dichorionic twins.  She said it was the safest all of twin pregnancies because each baby has it's own sac & own placenta.  We are adjusting to the news & are actually quite excited now.  I am a little nervous for the road ahead, but just trying to take it one day at a time!  At least now I know why my jeans were hard to button & I have been SO incredibly sick!

Here is my first belly picture.  7 weeks with twins!! 

7 weeks with twins!

How far along? 7 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I think I'm down 1 or 2 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes, jeans.  My best friend had a baby 2 months ago and just gave me all of her clothes.  So thankful I lost so much weight last year & can wear them!
Stretch marks? Oh yes, they've been there for years.
Sleep: I am either out like a light, or toss and turn all night.  I have to use the restroom quite a bit. 
Best moment this week: Finding out my babies are healthy with heartbeats =)
Movement: Nothing yet.
Food cravings: Tarquitos.  Specifically the brand from Costco.  Also, cereal.
Gender: No Idea.  I'm hoping for a boy & a girl.
Labor Signs: nope.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: Energy & not being sick.  But it is all worth it.
What I am looking forward to: Next appointment Jan 10th!
Milestone: Finding out there are two babies with heartbeats!

Big news...

Where have the past 6 months gone?  We have been very busy around here!!  In the throes of potty training (he pretty much has it!).  Lots of illness, more seizures, and hospital stay for Ethan due to RSV.  The past month has been such a blur!! 

On another note, Ethan is going to be a big brother!!!!  Finally!!  C & I decided in October we were ready to start trying, and I had just stopped my BCP.  I was already halfway through the month, so I didn't think it would work.  Well, the first month we actually tried I got pregnant!!  I am still in shock.   If everything goes well, we will have another little baby around August 19th, 2013!  We are so very excited! 

So far, I have been exhausted & moody!  Not too much nausea or sickness yet.  I really hope that it stays away this time, but I won't hold my breath.  I have my first doctor visit or "confirmation" appointment tomorrow morning.  I am going to a new OB this time and they require this visit.  Hopefully I will find out tomorrow when we can have our first ultrasound to make sure everything is going ok.  Though, judging by how I have been feeling, I think it is. 

We are just getting ready for Christmas, and looking forward to time with our family!!

Two years old

 It's hard for me to believe that my baby is 2 today.  I guess he isn't really a baby anymore!  He is growing and changing so quickly, it is hard to keep up!  One of my wonderful friends to photos for us the other night and they turned out fabulous. 

We had a small family get together today to celebrate his birthday and he had a ball.  He got lots of wonderful toys for outside!  I know I haven't posted in months, but we bought a house and finally moved into it the end of March.  We absolutely love it, and Ethan is really loving the yard!





His dimples just melt my heart!  This new layout is really confusing, so I think I will just leave it with pictures!  His 2 year appointment is a little over a week away, so I will do a whole post after that!