1. Finding out about the twins.
- As if finding out we were pregnant wasn't fun enough, going to our first ultrasound and finding two babies has been the highlight of my pregnancy so far. We laughed, we cried, we called our families, and I think I asked the doctor about 50 times if he was joking.
2. Showing off the belly.
- Showing off my belly has been fun because most women do not start to show as early as I have! At our last appointment the doc was feeling my belly and was surprised to find my uterus all the way up to my belly button! Simple math shows that two babies equals a bigger bump! This might be one of the only instances where I think bigger is better, and only because I am going to get two sweet babies out of this deal. (Don't quote me on this when I'm 30 weeks and wanting to kill anyone who tells me I'm glowing)
3. The Good News Week.
- We had one week were we got some pretty sad news. One baby was 5 whole days behind the other, and had much less amniotic fluid to swim in. The specialist we were seeing did not offer us much hope during our appointment and we left feeling extremely defeated. After a week of lots and lots of prayer and protein shakes, we went back to find that both babies had the right amount of fluid and that our small baby had all but caught up! Praise God! (This one really warrants it's own blog post, to come later)
4. Family Reactions.
- Telling our family and friends the news has really been a joy for us because we get so many different and excited responses! I was afraid that when we found out the news that no one was going to believe us (I didn't really believe it myself!) and I was wrong. There have been shouts of joy, tears, laughing, praising God, LOTS of questions and all around happiness for us. We are very, very grateful.
5. Sense of Humor.
- Dan and I have really had to develop a bigger sense of humor toward bodily functions and our daily routines. I hate to admit that one of my worst pregnancy symptoms has been...gas. Sometimes it has been painful or uncomfortable, and of course, uncontrollable. Mostly it has been funny, at least to me, when I can pull a dutch oven over Dan at bedtime (I know you have all done this!) or sneak in a drive by while he is sitting at the table. I think I am pretty funny and for some things, if I have to suffer, so does he!
6. Finding the Pillow.
- I was out shopping with a friend and we came across this GIANT body pillow. It is a two sided, wrap all the way around, kind of pillow. I don't know how I went my whole life without a pillow like this. It is shaped perfectly to support my bump and my back now that I have to sleep on my side, and really, I think I am in love.
7. Shopping for Twin Stuff.
- There are so many cool things made for twin babies, from special breast feeding pillows to twin carriers and strollers. I have been window shopping like crazy awaiting the time I can start to buy things for my twins! I know this is driving Grammy crazy too because she already wants to spoil her new twin grand-babies!
8. Marriage Strengthening.
- Since we found out we were pregnant I have felt inseparable from Dan. I love him and enjoy his company more than ever, and I know that once the babies get here that alone time will be really special. I know he is going to make the best Dad to these babies and I am so grateful for him. I know seeing him love on our babies is going to make me fall even more in love with him :P Cue corny love music here.
9. Pregnancy Dreams.
- A common symptom of pregnancy is wild and vivid dreams. I have had my share, and honestly, its so fun! I have dreamed of giving birth to puppies and dating celebrity chefs, its like being in the craziest movie ever every time I go to sleep.
10. Reading, Reading, and more Reading.
- I have learned so much over the past several weeks. Things I never even knew existed or were important during pregnancy, especially twin pregnancy. I feel so blessed by the books, blogs, doctors, journals, and friends who have given me invaluable information that I use everyday while growing my babies.
We are so glad you have joined us in our new blogging journey and hope you will stick with us for the next 24 weeks and beyond!
-Megan & Dan
