Surprise! Surprise!
And I do mean “surprise” times two! Well, much to Hubby and I’s surprise, we are having twins! We went for another ultrasound today to confirm the status of the second gestational sack that was questionable at our first ultrasound. And, there is no doubt, there are two growing embryos in there.
Hubby and I are of course very happy, but a little shocked. After some wonky beta numbers and what appeared to be an empty sack at the first ultrasound we definitely had our minds set that we would be having a singleton. Of course, a singleton is much easier to manage and a safer pregnancy, but we’ll get through it. We have wonderfully supportive friends and family that I’m sure will be more than happy to lend a helping hand. Our Moms are over the moon and are ready to move in.
Hubby and I both had tears of joy today, this whole process has been so emotional and it’s hard to believe that all of the heartache, tears, and frustration has finally led to these miracles. We are blessed with so many wonderful things in life and this is just the icing on the cake. It really does feel like this is finally happening when it was meant to. We wanted it to happen so badly each time we went through the whole process, but in reality, those times may have not been the best. If it would have happened any sooner, I would still be working at my old job, not as happy as I am now, and things would not be as settled and as ready for a baby (babies!) as it is now. Also, Hubby and I have only grown closer in this whole process and we’ll need that strength in our marriage when we are stressed, sleep-deprived, and cranky as new and learning parents.
Here is a picture of the little ones!
Our due date is August 10, 2014, but I’m sure the little ones will arrive before 40 weeks! I feel good today and just hope I can hold onto this feeling. Keep the worries away.
xoxo
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Congratulations! What amazingly wonderful news!!! Sooo happy for you! Yay 2014!!!!
Thank you, hope 2014 will be an awesome year for you!
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Congrats!! So exciting news… I wish you a very healthy pregnancy!
Thank you!
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Eeeeek! That is so so exciting!! I have been thinking about you guys all week. What a beyond beautiful start to this year! This verse came up in one of my blogs this week and I am holding on to it!
“Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I am about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands.” Isaiah 43:18-19.
Congratulations!
Thank you so much and what an awesome verse. I love it! Hope you are doing well, happy new year!
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Ahhhhhh! This is absolutely, hands down, the BEST news of the week! I’m so incredibly excited for you! I can only imagine what that ultrasound was like… Overwhelming to say the least! So hopeful for you and SO EXCITED!!!
Thank you Amanda, the ultrasound was so amazing. The doctor who performed the U/S was awesome and wow, were we surprised to see a baby in that second sac! I hope all is going well for you, I can’t wait to hear!
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! George and I wish you and the babies a very healthy and happy new year! I’m so excited for you…TWINS! So cool.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! George and I wish you and the babies a very healthy and happy new year! Very, very exciting…TWINS! So cool.
Thank you so much. We are very excited, a little terrified! 🙂 Happy New Year to you and George. Hope to see you up here in WA sometime soon!
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WOW!!!! Hooray! So thrilled for you! What a FUN surprise after thinking you were having a singleton!
WOW! Congrats! Get ready… Wild ride ahead!
Thank you, really thought it was a singleton. Going to have to mentally prepare for twins!!! It will be a wild ride!
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YAY! I am so excited for you! Welcome to “the club”! You’re in for a wild ride! Let me know if you have any questions about twin pregnancy or afterwards!
Thank you so much. I’ll definitely need some twin resources! Looks like your little ones are doing great. Sorry, I haven’t stayed on top of you blog, when I don’t get emails, I sometimes forget to go online to keep updated. 🙂 Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!
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So many answered prayers right here! I’ll keep praying. 🙂 Yay Babies!
Thank you, we appreciate your prayers!!!
yay yay yay!!! You guys are going to be such great parents, so exciting! xoxoxo
Thanks Ashley, hope to see you soon! Miss you! xoxo
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Congratulations!!! So very happy for you two!!! 🙂
Thank you! Happy New Year to you!
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Eeeek!! Congrats on TWINS! That is so exciting!
Omg! Twins?!? So exciting! Congrats!
Yes, twins, we were surprised!!! Thank you, we are excited as well!
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That’s amazing!!! So happy for you guys! 🙂
Thank you!
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Just under one month after my baby is due! I’m so over the moon for u. Twins r the besssst. I hope u keep well. B sure to keep blogging xxx
Yay!!! Thank you, I plan to keep up with the blog as much as possible. Are you expecting twins also? I need to get caught up on your blog. 🙂 xoxox
Just the one baby for me, I would’ve loved to try for twins but the doctors were dead against it as I’m 28, no medical problems & its first IVF. I argued with lots of doctors about it as I love twins so much, in the end the decision was not mine or theirs as we only had one embryo that made it after ICSI
OMG x 2! Woohoo! What amazing news and what a way to kick off the new year! I’m so excited for you and your hubby. Yes, twins take more effort, but they are also twice as rewarding. Hope you continue to feel great. Looking forward to more updates. xo
Thank you, yes, very big new year news! I will plan to update as much as I can. xoxo
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Congrat’s two little beans. Thrilled for you both 🙂
Thank you so much!
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what a difference a week makes! wow! yay times two!!
Yes, what a difference a week makes! Double the joy. 🙂
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Wow!! So excited for you! I am so glad that you and your husband finally get to experience this amazing thing called parenthood! Enjoy your pregnancy… eats lots of ice cream!
Thank you so much, yes, we are excited to finally be parents. And I’m eating LOTS of ice cream and gelato! xoxo
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Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats lady! Twins are awesome. They really are.
The best advice I can give for the pregnancy is give yourself lots of rest. You are growing two babies and that takes a ton of energy, time and resources. Be kind to yourself.
Thank you, we are excited! Thank you for your advice, I know you speak from experience. 🙂 I should probably be resting more than I am, I’m definitely started to get more tired lately.
Congratulations!! What a happy surprise 🙂
I know I’m late, but this news is AWESOME!!! Many congratulations for a continued healthy and comfortable pregnancy.
Thank you!!!
Amazing news hun, it’s twin mania out here in cyberspace. So excited for you! xx
Thank you!
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Wow, I just caught up! That is so amazing, TWINS! I am beyond happy and so excited for you! What a blessing! And you’re due on my birthday! lol
Congrats again!!
Thank you, I know, can you believe it, twins!!! Your little girl is so sweet, I love your daily pics!! Take care! I know 2 other people with Aug. 10th birthdays, but I don’t think I’ll make it that far. 🙂
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Omg!!!!! I’m so excited to hear you finally have your miracles!!!!!!!!! I have not been blogging much (terrible me) but this is the most joyous news! I followed ur story for so long and I can’t be more thrilled for you! I can’t wait to hear all about your growing belly!!!!!!!! Yahhh!!!! Twinkies!!!!!!
So glad to hear from you!!! We are beyond excited and can’t believe these little miracles will be arriving later this year! Thank you, I’ll keep everyone posted, we have another ultrasound at the end of the month. 🙂
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👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍I am BEYOND thrilled for you both! What a journey!!! I am so sorry I have been so bad at checking wordpress with a newborn ur days go by so quickly you will see!!! Yipppppie!!!
Oh no worries, I’m sure you are very very busy with your new little one. That is time well spent!
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Are u on Instagram??? Would love to follow u!!!
Yes! I don’t post very often though. I’ll follow you back!
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