Pregnant... x2!
Ok, so it's been a ridiculously long time since I posted, but I have a good reason to post now-- I'm pregnant! But not only that, we are lucky enough to have won the baby lottery by getting a two for one deal, apparently. Yes indeed-- twins!! I will honestly say that it was probably the last thing that crossed my mind when I went in to see my OB for the first time after I knew I was pregnant. Aaron was out of town and I went in to confirm what the pregnancy test had already told me-- and my doctor gave me the surprising news that there were two amniotic sacs, indicating there might be two babies. I think at the time, I didn't even know how to react-- I thought the idea of having two of them was hilarious more than anything else. However, I did have to break the news to Aaron while he was away, which was bittersweet because he was gone (though he knew we were going to have a baby before he left) but also a little fun just because it was an unexpected twist. We went back two weeks later to confirm how many there were and found for for sure that there are two of them! After that we broke the news to our parents, who are thrilled that they are becoming grandparents twice over and our sisters, who are equally thrilled and probably breathing sighs of relief when we aren't around. So far everyone has been thrilled and supportive, and that's awesome. Plus, telling people you're expecting twins instead of just one doesn't really get old.
We got some nice scans from our 12 week NT scan (where they check for certain genetic conditions via ultrasound, such as Down Syndrome)! At this point they were already squirming around, so Twin B gave us some problems because he/she didn't want to hold still long enough.
Twin A:
Twin B:
It was at the time of our 12 week scan that we also discovered that our twins are sharing a placenta, making them "mono-di" twins and adding a slight twist to our multiples pregnancy. Additionally, having mono-di twins means that they are pretty much bound to be identical (ack!) which brought a brief moment of panic, but I'm sure we'll be able to handle it. Hopefully. But honestly, we're excited and thrilled and while I think we're nervous about the challenges involved in raising twin infants, we have a great support system in our family and friends.
So far, I have to say, pregnancy has not exactly been what I expected. But then, it probably never is when you first get pregnant. I had visions of being this amazing pregnant lady who was able to go everything and be all happy and perfect. Hah. Hahahahah. Hilarious, right? Well, maybe not for some women but for me, yes. First, morning sickness is a bitch. Mine has tended to be all in the morning, for the most part, and it's awful. I mean, who likes to get out bed and have to throw up first thing in the morning? That alone makes it difficult to face the rest of day, let alone if you are sick multiple times in the course of a morning while you were trying to get ready for work. So far I'm proud of the fact that I have only called in sick one day, but there have definitely been other times when I have been tempted. The experts say that it's supposed to get better in the second trimester, but honestly I am still throwing up once a day. Luckily, I am now on anti-nausea meds and that seems to be helping. Hopefully I'll be able to come off them at some point, but right now it's nice not to have to throw up in the morning. Also, despite the fact that every website and book you read tells you that early pregnancy is exhausting, you don't realize just how tiring it actually is to make a baby (or two) until you are actually in the process of doing so. Getting home and putting on sweatpants after working 8 hours is an accomplishment. Seriously. I tend to want to be lazy anyway when I get home work, but it's really bad these days. Luckily, Aaron has been absolutely wonderful and I feel a bit guilty but also exhausted. And your boobs hurt like hell and you have to pee all the time (especially at night, of course). Hooray, the miracle of life!
However, pregnancy isn't all bad! One of the amazing things is that now I can actually feel the babies moving sometimes! It's a little weird, but also cool. And it never gets old seeing their heartbeats on the ultrasound or seeing them squirm around in there. It may seem silly, but I already feel quite attached to them. I mean, there are two little people inside me! This is the kind of biology that completely amazes and astounds me every day.
There will be lots more updates and pictures along the way-- stay tuned!
We got some nice scans from our 12 week NT scan (where they check for certain genetic conditions via ultrasound, such as Down Syndrome)! At this point they were already squirming around, so Twin B gave us some problems because he/she didn't want to hold still long enough.
Twin A:
Twin B:
It was at the time of our 12 week scan that we also discovered that our twins are sharing a placenta, making them "mono-di" twins and adding a slight twist to our multiples pregnancy. Additionally, having mono-di twins means that they are pretty much bound to be identical (ack!) which brought a brief moment of panic, but I'm sure we'll be able to handle it. Hopefully. But honestly, we're excited and thrilled and while I think we're nervous about the challenges involved in raising twin infants, we have a great support system in our family and friends.
So far, I have to say, pregnancy has not exactly been what I expected. But then, it probably never is when you first get pregnant. I had visions of being this amazing pregnant lady who was able to go everything and be all happy and perfect. Hah. Hahahahah. Hilarious, right? Well, maybe not for some women but for me, yes. First, morning sickness is a bitch. Mine has tended to be all in the morning, for the most part, and it's awful. I mean, who likes to get out bed and have to throw up first thing in the morning? That alone makes it difficult to face the rest of day, let alone if you are sick multiple times in the course of a morning while you were trying to get ready for work. So far I'm proud of the fact that I have only called in sick one day, but there have definitely been other times when I have been tempted. The experts say that it's supposed to get better in the second trimester, but honestly I am still throwing up once a day. Luckily, I am now on anti-nausea meds and that seems to be helping. Hopefully I'll be able to come off them at some point, but right now it's nice not to have to throw up in the morning. Also, despite the fact that every website and book you read tells you that early pregnancy is exhausting, you don't realize just how tiring it actually is to make a baby (or two) until you are actually in the process of doing so. Getting home and putting on sweatpants after working 8 hours is an accomplishment. Seriously. I tend to want to be lazy anyway when I get home work, but it's really bad these days. Luckily, Aaron has been absolutely wonderful and I feel a bit guilty but also exhausted. And your boobs hurt like hell and you have to pee all the time (especially at night, of course). Hooray, the miracle of life!
However, pregnancy isn't all bad! One of the amazing things is that now I can actually feel the babies moving sometimes! It's a little weird, but also cool. And it never gets old seeing their heartbeats on the ultrasound or seeing them squirm around in there. It may seem silly, but I already feel quite attached to them. I mean, there are two little people inside me! This is the kind of biology that completely amazes and astounds me every day.
There will be lots more updates and pictures along the way-- stay tuned!