For anyone who is actually reading this still!

I am unsure who is still reading this, besides my immediate family, but I will post our update for those who are interested. Today, I am 14w 2d, and I went for my first Dr's visit since 7/14! We had thought that we were supposed to be getting an ultrasound, but when we checked in, they said it was just an OB visit. Well, we are new to how all this works, so we were a little upset , as I have been waiting to see these babies again before I tell everyone. The nurse was very nice though, and put us in the ultrasound room, even though the tech was off. Dr. Hoffman was also nice enough to let us see the babies on ultrasound for a little while. We got to see their spine, which looks a lot like a fish's bones. We also got to hear their little heartbeats, and see BABY A trying to cut a flip. It was really cute! We also got our lists of what to do and not to do, where our babies would be delivered, when to call the doctor in case of emergency, and so on. We are going back in 2 weeks, and should be able to have a really good ultrasound that day. Dr. Hoffman said that the babies "really are twins," that they were basically mirror images of each other today. They were laying the same way, and it really did look like there was just a double image in there. I think that my family was disappointed by my lack of a baby bump, though. I guess that they all thought that I would definitely look pregnant now. I think I do look pregnant, but I guess that it is not quite as noticeable as I thought. I am finally going to tell my work on Friday, so I am excited and a little nervous about that. Please pray that Jeremy and I make the right decisions in regards to working after the babies are born, child care, where we live, etc (the list could go on and on)!

12 weeks!!

Well, I am at week 12. My belly is definitely getting bigger, but that could be because I have been making myself eat more food. It's really hard to get in enough food when I am at work, especially because we are short staffed. The good news is that I hired a Manager Trainee yesterday. She starts on Monday, and I found out that a office manager at a smaller store wants to transfer to my store this fall. That is perfect, as I really have wanted her to transfer to my store for a long time. I think it is all going to come together soon. I can't wait until the 20th, so I can go to the doctor, make sure that everything is going ok, and then tell my work. Jeremy thinks that everyone is probably suspicious already. But, as I pointed out, no one is going to be rude enough to ask their boss if she is pregnant! That's quite audacious. Thank goodness that I wear a suit jacket to work each and every day. That has been my only saving grace. I haven't had to wear any maternity clothes yet, but the day is rapidly approaching! I can still wear 3 pairs of my normal pants fairly comfortably, and the rest I can wear unbuttoned with my "belly band" covering it up. I feel much better since I read in the "When you are expecting twins..." book that my uterus is about the size of woman who is 18-20 weeks pregnant with a single baby. When I look at is like that, I don't really look that BIG!! One funny thing that has happened though, is that I have fallen asleep the last two nights in a row "mid-sentence," as in while talking. Jeremy said that the first night, I fell asleep in the middle of a word!!! I, of course, do not remember any of this. He, on the other hand, thinks it is hilarious! I have a feeling he will think I do a lot of hilarious things before this pregnancy ends!

11 weeks down, at least 25 more to go!

Well, today is week 11. It is really exciting that we are almost 1/3 of the way there. It is also very nervewracking, as we have not been to the doctor since week 9. I don't go back until August 20th, so there is always a little anxiety about the 5 weeks in between. Other than being VERY tired, I think that I am doing well. I started reading a book, "When you are expecting twins, triplets and quads" that is really interesting. The claim is that if you follow their advice in the book, you could have big, healthy babies born at 37-38 weeks (which is full term for twins). Some of the things they suggest seem a little unattainable, though, as they suggest eating every 2 hours! Even feeding 3, I am not hungry every 2 hours. It should be really interesting to see me with about 50 extra pounds on my body...YIKES!!! It is for a great cause though, and Jeremy has promised to love me even when I weigh as much as him:) Things at work are looking up, as I have 3 really good candidates for my assistant manager position (probably the best 3 I have ever had apply for any position). Hopefully, I will get that empty spot filled this week...please keep that in your prayers, as the sooner I get it filled, the less extra hours I have to work. If you look at our pictures, Jeremy and I have decided that the baby on the right looks like him (he has a big head), and the baby on the left looks like me (not such a big head)! It will be interesting to see who they look like when they are actually here!! We can't wait.

The Boss knows

Well, yesterday, my regional manager was at my store to help me recruit for my assistant manager position. We didn't find anyone great, but at least now she knows that I am looking! We went to lunch, and she asked me how I was doing (which she has been asking a lot more recently). So, I told her about the twins. I showed her the ultrasound picture, which is such a clear picture!! She was really excited for us, and actually cried a few tears (which made me cry a few too!). She asked if it was from my FMLA, and I told her the highlights of going to Czech to get IVF. She was a bit dumbfounded, as most are when I tell them where I went. I know it sounds "way out there," but it really was such a great decision for me and Jeremy. I am hoping that now there will be a little less stress on me, as I have one more person on my "team" helping me out. It's going to be a least another month (hopefully) before I tell my store. I really wanted to get out of the first trimester without telling anyone at work, but circumstances have prevented that. My regional said that she had put two and two together and was suspecting this news. She said that I seemed stressed out (which is unusual for me at work) and after the FMLA, she wasn't surprised to hear the news. So, one more person down on the list! Keep praying for the babies, as we do not get to go check on them again until Aug. 20th---FOREVER AWAY!! and I have a cough that won't quit (and won't let me sleep).

Still in Shock!!

Ok---is anyone else still in shock about TWO BABIES?! I know that I am. It has been quite a tumultuous week here. I found out there was a bonus baby on Monday, Jeremy started a new job on Tuesday, a longtime sales associate gave me her two week notice, and the pregnant woman at my store had a 11 1/2 week miscarriage. Needless to say, that last event has me a little scared! I know that it is all in God's hands, but I must admit that I would feel much better if I could have an ultrasound, say...every week!! I feel like I am starting to show, but I haven't had anyone other than my family tell me that. Jeremy is so excited about the twins...he can't "wipe that silly grin off his face," according to my mom. I think I may tell my boss next week when she is in town. It just seems like a good time to tell her (as I need help recruiting), and a bad time to tell my store (because of the woman's miscarriage). Please keep our babies in your prayers!!

The next day

So, we have had a whole day for the reality of having twins to set in. It still hasn't. I woke up this morning, thinking, "was that just a dream?" Every 5 -10 minutes, I think, I can't believe we are having twins. It is shocking. Telling everyone has been as much fun, if not more, than telling everyone that we were pregnant the first time around. It's like finding out I'm pregnant all over again for the first time. I put the pictures on our website, and they look so cute. I am so glad that you can "kind of" tell that they look like babies. You can see their heads, arms and leg buds. Now I just need to start researching twins harder. I think that I will print out all my printed reactions (from those who heard via email) and save them for the babies. I'm really glad that I am feeling this good, and I can't imagine how good I would be feeling if there was only one baby. I probably wouldn't even be able to tell that I am pregnant! I am really tired though, so I think I will go lay down for a nap.

PS---Jeremy can't wipe his silly little grin off his face:)

Double Whammy!!!!

Well, for those of you who have been following the blog, and are mad that I haven't posted in a while, this one's for you!! There really hasn't been much to blog about in the last 3 weeks, but today we went for our 9 week ultrasound. The ultrasound tech started the ultrasound, and a funny thing showed up on the screen.....a second sac. We are having TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The ultrasound tech was shocked, we were shocked, the doctor was shocked, and the nurse was shocked!!! It was quite comical I'm sure, but it was really emotional for us. We are thrilled to death. Baby A's heartbeat was 171, measured 2.55cm, and 9 weeks 2 days, while Baby B's heartbeat was 169, and measured 2.36cm and 9 weeks 1 day (which is exactly how far along I am). It was such a shock, because today was the only day I have felt really bad (kind of crampy, nauseous, tired, and cranky), so that really changed the day. It was really fun to tell my mom. We showed her the first picture, which only shows Baby A and shows just an second "empty sac", then the second picture shows Baby B and Baby A looks like an "empty" sac. The third picture shows two babies in two sacs...no doubt about it!!! I will post pictures on our my photoalbum.com site for you all to see. So, this day has changed a lot of things, including our possible due date (probably not going to make it to Feb. 15th now!!!).