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!!!).

Baby is already getting gifts!!

Well, I have been pregnant for 6 weeks, and only back in the states for 3 weeks, and only known I am pregnant for 2 weeks, and BABY Ford is already being showered with gifts. My first gift was from my friend Monica, who has a super cute 2 y.o. named Sebastian. She sent me a yellow "little giraffe" blanket that is so soft (I think Jeremy wants to use it before the baby is here!!). Then, of course, my mom and sisters love giving gifts, so my parents gave us a little "snowbabies" music box-type thing that sings Brahm's Lullaby--very cute. Today, I got a package from my sisters with 3 little onsies that are super cute. One was one that I saw at Target with them on Sunday. It says "Photo with Baby...$.50" ...I need to start recooping some money off this kid. They sent the outfit, so obviously they do not realized that they will probably be the ones that are coughing up the most money to take a picture of Baby Ford:) LOL!!! Anyways, we are justing waiting on the time to pass until our next appt. Still no major symptoms, thank goodness. Just some nausea, but nothing that a few sips of Sprite can't handle so far. Keep your fingers crossed on that one! Thanks for all the support!!

THE VERDICT IS...

ONE healthy heartbeat on ultrasound today. It was exciting, and not as scary as if we had seen two or three on the ultrasound. Jeremy was a little emotional...what a big baby. We go back on July 14th for a "full work up"....not really sure what that includes because we've never been this far before. All I know is that this poor baby will probably not learn to walk or even crawl until it is 3-4 because of everyone wanting to hold it all the time. Our little baby is the size of a pumpkin seed today...kind of small. We are excited!!!! Thanks for all your prayers.