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Tuesday, January 12, 2016


Life's about to get a "hole" lot sweeter...times TWO! 

After two years of infertility we are overjoyed to announce we are expecting twins! It's safe to say I am in complete shock but that my joy definitely outweighs my fear (for once!). I'm sure reality hasn't set in. With my sis-in-law also expecting twins in April my Mom is going to have her hands full, that's for sure. I'm also looking forward to her showing me how it's done since she will have four months of practice on me!

On Monday we were scheduled to go in to hear the heart beat and I was a WRECK. My arm pits were dripping (so cute) and my blood pressure had to be through the roof. Really good for the babies. ;)

My Mom and Matt went with me down to the beach and on the way there we all made our predictions. Of course me and my negativity said, "I bet it's either one or none." Matt said he thought it would be two because "there's no reason for it not to be." And my Mom kept mum. She later told me she thought it would be one or two but she didn't want to get my hopes up if we had bad news.

After the nurse put us in the ultrasound room we waited for a short while. When the ultrasound tech came in and inserted the ultrasound wand it was very very dark in there for what seemed to be an eternity. Even my Mom later said, "It was reallllly dark in there. I was nervous." The tech finally said, "There's your baby! See the little heart flickering? It's too early to hear it but you can sure see it!" Then quickly after that she panned over to the other side and said, "And there's your second baby! See the heart fluttering inside?"

Insert the water works here. 

My Mom gasped and Matt just had a wry little smile on his face. They managed to keep their cool but I let the emotions fly. You're shocked I'm sure. ;)

I could NOT believe how blessed I was. I waited two long years for this moment and it was finally here. And God completely exceeded my expectations with TWO babies! It kind of makes sense why He made us wait...He knew we would have our hands full! Clearly there were other reasons He made us wait but that has to be one!

At first before I knew how many (if any) babies were growing inside I would pray for one healthy baby. That was the bare minimum of what we desired. But then I started thinking...God is SO powerful and He listens to each one of my prayers...I'm going to be BOLD. I'm going to ask Him for what I really want...TWO babies. It may not be in His plan but it doesn't hurt to ask! I'm not saying that's why we got twins. But praying boldly did strengthen my faith/trust and I needed that.

The rest of the appointment was spent in a blur. I asked a bunch of stupid questions like, "Can I still go to Disneyland?" (like that even matters) and "When can we have sex?" (Because if you have ever done IVF you know this is a no-no). I'm sure Matt appreciated that I asked this in front of my Mom. I mean once you've had everyone and their mother check you out down there you pretty much don't get embarrassed easily. The tech also looked at my ovaries and confirmed that they are still hyperstimulating and are twice the size as they should be. Hence my belly that already looks huge.

I spent quite a bit of time on my phone on the way home telling all my friends before announcing it to the world. I've had a HUGE outpouring of love and support. I'm baffled by how many people care and are praying for this next step of pregnancy. I'm humbled and so thankful. The way strangers are cheering us on makes me tear up...I'm beyond grateful!

For now I'm still letting the news sink in. I've read one article about how twin pregnancies are actually quite different than single pregnancies. Twice the vitamins, a ton of water each day (a gallon!), and exercise it not really recommended. They also frown upon traveling AT ALL (what?!) And definitely not after 24 weeks. But you know what? I don't care at all. This is my dream and I'm willing to sacrifice anything for it!

Please keep praying for this pregnancy. I will be very high risk since Blair came at 35 weeks and now I'm carrying twins via IVF. Clearly there are many things to be anxious about. Pray that I'm able to stop my "what if" thinking and just trust the Lord! He's got this!

Get ready to watch me grow! We think I'm due in the beginning of August. And I'm a smidge over six weeks now!

25 comments:

  1. Holy cow I am over the moon excited for you!!!! I have followed your journey for
    over a year and knew His timing would be perfect! My husband and I start IVF #1 in March and you just gave me so much hope! Xo

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  2. I just happened to get on IG right when you posted this and I was almost in tears! Couldn't be happier for y'all and I'm so glad your bold prayers were answered!!! TWINS!!! :) :) :)

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  3. I am so unbelievably happy for you! While twins will be lots of work, it is definitely double the blessings too! And I love that you said this is why God made you wait... The age difference will definitely help as Blair will be an even bigger help with two babies. And while the pregnancy will be more restrictive I'm sure you will love every moment! Now try to relax and enjoy!

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  4. All I have to say is that I love that God has given you and Matt some huge smiles. I'm so happy for you.
    David Sutherland

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  5. This made me ugly cry! I'm so happy for you! I've never been so happy for a stranger in my life! Congratulations to you and your family! God is sooo good!!!
    I will continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy!

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  6. I'm beyond thrilled for you all ! So exciting :)

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  7. I've been following for awhile & just wanted to share that your story has brought me many tears of sadness for you, but today I cried tears of joy for you! Twins! Double blessed! I can imagine how over the moon excited you are! I'm praying for healthy & complication-free pregnancy for you!

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  8. This is so exciting. Welcome to the fabulous world of being a twin mama! I read a bunch of books and totally freaked myself out. Then I decided the best thing I could do for my babies is relax and enjoy growing them. So I did. And I made it to 38 weeks. I only walked for exercise. I drank a ton of water and rested as much as I could. I didn't worry about getting 290470 calories a day or gaining 20lbs by 20 weeks. I just put my faith in myself and my babies and we rode the wave together. Try to hook up with a Mothers of Multiples group in your area...books are fine but nothing compares to real life experience! Good luck to you!

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  9. Congratulations!! I've never commented, but I have been following your journey. Wonderful news!

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  10. Congratulations!! I have never commented, but I have been following your journey. Wonderful news!

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  11. I never thought I'd be this happy for someone I don't know! Twins...wow!!! We went through the IVF journey as well so I'm extra special happy for you.

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  12. This post makes me so happy!!!! I'm so happy for you and your GROWING family!!! The Lord truly provides!

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  13. I am so excited for you! Your numbers had me really thinking it was twins, but like you said they aren't always a given, but I was really thinking it was for you! With Ashlynn my numbers were high, but still lower than yours (she was a twin) and I had a friend with similar betas who has 3 yo twins now too. I can't wait for you guys to become a party of five when these "munchkins" are born. Prayers for healthy and long pregnancy!

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  14. Congratulations! I've been following your blog for awhile and I'm very happy for you and your family!

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  15. So happy for you! I've been following your blog for a while and felt compelled to send you a note and say Congratulations! God is good. All my best! :)

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  16. I've been following your journey and I can't believe how courageous you are for sharing! I'm so excited for you and your family and can hardly wait to see your babies grow! Congratulations!!

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  17. Wow! What amazing news! I have been following your story for a long time now and am thrilled that God has given you twins. Such a gift. Best of luck and congratulations!!

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  18. I am so so happy for you & your family! What wonderful news! Congrats!

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  19. Yay! I've been following your blog for quite some time and have been praying for you throughout your infertility. I'm so happy for you guys! Congrats!

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  20. Congrats!! So happy for you and your family, hope all goes well.

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  21. I am so so happy for you! Have been following your blog for such a long time :) I admire your faith. I recently read a book called "Through the Eyes of a Lion" by Levi Lusko. I saw him do a sermon with Louie Giglio a few weeks ago, and thought instantly about your story of secondary infertility. The book is phenomenal and gave a new perspective on suffering/waiting on God. Again, so so happy for you!!

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  22. I've been a follower of your blog since the beginning of your fertility struggles & I'm so extremely happy for you & your family! I will be praying for your babies!

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  23. I have been following along since before Blair was born and am just beyond excited for your family to be complete!! You are so strong and God is so powerful! I am so happy for you al!!! Keep the updates coming!! Prayers through your entire pregnancy!! 💗🙏🏼💗

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  24. Congrats on your twins. We tried to get pregnant for a long time as well and we were blessed with identical twins last year. My girls are now 13 1/2 months. Amazing blessings. Can't wait to follow along in the twin journey!

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