18 Weeks

Here I am at 18 weeks. The past few weeks have been full of me reading up on how to have a healthy twin pregnancy. I am hungry ALL the time, but can't eat as much as I'd like at each sitting. I have had moments where I am overwhelmed with the idea of consuming a healthy 3500 calories a day, or worry about how I'll care for Juniper when I get as big as some pictures I've seen of women carrying twins. But overall I feel pretty good. I am starting to feel my babies moving around and look forward to the 23rd when we find out what sex the babies are. We should also find out if they are identical or fraternal. Oh and I did cut my hair. I needed a change from constantly pulling it back. I really like it and think it will be easier to do my hair when the babies come!!

Our Babies

Baby "A"

Baby "B"





Here are the first pictures of "Baby A" and "Baby B".

I look at these pictures several times a day, and think about the little lives inside of me all the time. It's amazing how much I love both these babies even though I didn't know there were two a week ago!!!

Surprise!

This week has probably been the most life changing week EVER. I have been waiting to share the news that I am pregnant, but haven't been sure how far along I am so I wanted to wait until I was 3 months along for sure before I pasted it all over the internet.

I went in for my first ultrasound this pregnancy on Tuesday to find out just how far along I am. I found out that I am 14 weeks along. . . . with TWINS!!! I of course had to tell Nate to sit down when I called him with the news. He took it like a champ.

I have been so tired and so sick with this pregnancy that it was a bit validating to find out there was a reason for how difficult this has been so far. I never in my life thought I would hear those words. . . . but now that I have, I am up to the challenge. I have had so many different reactions from friends and family members and I must say all reactions have been very positive and supportive. I have had some pretty good laughs (along with some tears) as I've shared this news.

Juniper has been so sweet about there being two babies. She said, "you can hold one and I can hold one". I think she'll be the most amazing big sister, and I thank God for having the opportunity to be a mother to just one little girl.

Life throws us curve balls - I can tell you that for sure!!!!

I hope to be better about blogging as I share this new and exciting life experience.