It has been a pretty incredible week. This news is all sinking in and I have been through a lot of emotions these past few days! I woke up Tuesday morning at 2:00 and laid in bed until 4:30 just thinking about having two sons! It really hit me and I couldn't turn my mind off. I was so overwhelmed and so in awe and so blessed with the news that we received on Monday afternoon. It really hit me that I didn't have just babies inside of me, but two little boys! I started to imagine these two boys becoming men -and I began to think about all that life would bring with them entering this family. I started to question and to doubt my abilities to care for them. Will I know what to do? Will I be able to raise them up right? Will I be a good mother? They were amazing thoughts - and at 4:30 I couldn't take it anymore! I woke up and started looking through the baby name book. I then came down to the computer and started searching boy themed crib bedding and decor and names! I was one excited mother! I cried over breakfast just so overwhelmed with emotion and called my own mother to help calm me!
In the meantime I have started school again this week. I was amazed on Tuesday with how exhausted my body was at the end of the day. I truly can not handle what I used to - and I need to remember that and take it easy. I have been coming home in the evenings and taking a two hour nap before dinner. School though is going well. Everyone is so excited for us and it has been fun to talk with people about this experience. The students don't come for another week, so that is nice!
The appointment Monday went really well. We saw a new doctor and she was AMAZING. We had so many questions answered and she just really took her time with us and answered all of our questions. Chris's parents were able to come in the room with me for the appointment. I loved that they were able to see the ultrasound and be there when the news of identical twins was announced! They were such incredible support for me on Monday.
The boys are looking healthy and strong. Their heartbeats look great and she said that they have "beautiful brains." I told her that I loved beautiful brains! She checked measurements and fluids and all types of stuff.
She did notice that the twins were diamniotic and monochorionic which means that they are in two sacs but they share one placenta. Because of sharing one placenta we are going to be going even more often for ultrasounds! We will be going to the doctor every two weeks just to keep a close eye on these boys (ooh, I love that!) and make sure that they are both receiving all they need and one isn't hogging it more than the other. :)
Here are a few pictures of our appointment as well as us sharing the news that night with family and friends. I should also mention that Chris and I were able to find out the sexes of the twins together at home Monday night. The doctor wrote it on a piece of paper and sealed it up. It was a special moment to open it up and see the news!
I am also posting a couple of 17 week pictures taken this evening and then I am off to bed!
Here is a precious picture of Little Boy B. Isn't he perfect? He was posing so well for us on Monday!
In the meantime I have started school again this week. I was amazed on Tuesday with how exhausted my body was at the end of the day. I truly can not handle what I used to - and I need to remember that and take it easy. I have been coming home in the evenings and taking a two hour nap before dinner. School though is going well. Everyone is so excited for us and it has been fun to talk with people about this experience. The students don't come for another week, so that is nice!
The appointment Monday went really well. We saw a new doctor and she was AMAZING. We had so many questions answered and she just really took her time with us and answered all of our questions. Chris's parents were able to come in the room with me for the appointment. I loved that they were able to see the ultrasound and be there when the news of identical twins was announced! They were such incredible support for me on Monday.
The boys are looking healthy and strong. Their heartbeats look great and she said that they have "beautiful brains." I told her that I loved beautiful brains! She checked measurements and fluids and all types of stuff.
She did notice that the twins were diamniotic and monochorionic which means that they are in two sacs but they share one placenta. Because of sharing one placenta we are going to be going even more often for ultrasounds! We will be going to the doctor every two weeks just to keep a close eye on these boys (ooh, I love that!) and make sure that they are both receiving all they need and one isn't hogging it more than the other. :)
Here are a few pictures of our appointment as well as us sharing the news that night with family and friends. I should also mention that Chris and I were able to find out the sexes of the twins together at home Monday night. The doctor wrote it on a piece of paper and sealed it up. It was a special moment to open it up and see the news!
I am also posting a couple of 17 week pictures taken this evening and then I am off to bed!
Here is a precious picture of Little Boy B. Isn't he perfect? He was posing so well for us on Monday!
Here is one of Baby B's feet. Look at those toes!
This is the note that the Dr. wrote and sealed up for us. I didn't peek all day!
Sharing the news!
Chris was pretty excited to share the news of two boys!
17 weeks and 1 day!
An amazing machine that allows you to hear the babies moving! I have been addicted to it! Thanks for letting us borrow it Cheryl!
14 comments:
.............Thanks! The suspense was killing me! I mean I appreciate the Tuesday post...but it was a long time till Thursday. ANYTHING could have happened. C'mon you oughta know by now how a Mom's mind can wander! ( No, really, we'll live.) I'd rather you get that nap. There is NOTHING like Pregnancy Tiredness....except Pregnancy Hunger.
I think you must be the cutest pregnant woman I've ever seen. I'm so thrilled with all of your wonderful news! Keep taking those naps. They are so important!
Oh Beth you are so precious. Looking at your little face as you saw your little ones move about on the ultrasound screen was priceless for me. You are a perfect mother...starting even before your babies were conceived...doing all the right things. Blessings and love to you and Chris and the precious little angels. Remember! Dad said you don't need to spend a lot of time in those "baby-name books"...as John and Doug sound perfect to him!
HA!!!!! Love, Mom H.
They are so precious. I remember when I was pregnant with William, the dr told me I was having a boy. The next day I went to the grocery store and there was a young man bagging my groceries... I just looked at him all grown up, and wondered about his mom, and then started crying right then and there. I'm sure he thought I was nuts!!
You'll be surprised at how when you have these little ones, you'll just know what to do! I am so excited!
My favorite pic is the one of Chris looking like SUCH the proud daddy! Too cute!
And I agree with Sarah...you just receive a heavenly download when you deliver. and *bam* God's wisdom fills you for the journey of motherhood.
I love what Christin said...a heavenly download of wisdom...how true is that!!! God provides you with everything you will need to take care of those precious gifts that He has loaned to you. Oh Beth and Chris...reading your blog, reading your emails, seeing your faces...I can't express to you what I am feeling...gratitude, thankfulness, praise, humbled, awe, joy...
Love Mom, Grandma Kathyrn!!
Thanks so much for the update Beth,, I love the pictures and the comments with them. You and Chris look so happy an proud. and now we will have bi-weekly updates.. Keep taking those naps little one--
Love DAD
This reminds me of my old navy days at sea. When a storm (all this baby excitment) was approaching, the word was passed over the 1MC (loudspeaker), "All hands standby for heavy rolls". But.......when things settled down again, the ship was blessed with "Fair winds and following seas!"
That's what this nearing of motherhood (and fatherhood) is all about, a course that settles down to a steady voyage through life raising a family with God's blessing!
The comment beginning with "wy old navy days" is from Dad H.!
Oh, I am SO glad that Tennyson will finally have some boys to play with down the road!!! That monitor thing is a little creepy though! Kind of like Tom Cruise buying an ultrasound machine. Anyway, we are happy to hear they are growing well and are healthy!
Love the BLUE blog wallpaper! :-)
Beth and Chris
are the most beautiful new parents I know! I congratulate you both.
bob and I are thrilled to hear that you have two identical boys.We love you so much and send our prayers.
Beth and Chris,
I finally figured out how to find your blog thanks to our dear fadja! Yes! Words can't express how excited I am for you both. Seeing how much love you have for each other, and how much love you show the family, really tells me that you both are going to be the perfect parents. It is weird to think of my little sister pregnant however... Never thought I'd see the day where Betty was bigger then me. haha jk beth I still remember the days of playing house, Beth telling me that I had to be the dog or she would stop playing with me, while her and her friend april would take turns telling me what to do, bark, sit, fetch, the usual abuse shown by such a loving older sister. Beth, you have always been made to be a mommy. You've always been there for me in hard times and in good. You mean the world to me and I couldn't be prouder to call you my big sis. Full of care and love that the babies will be blessed with.
Chris, you are the ideal man for my sister and incoming nephews. You have definately become one of us and as for me, I feel like you are another brother who I can look to for guidance.
So in closing, I am just giddy with excitement with the knowledge of being a soon to be uncle. I know I can speak for everyone in the family when I say I love you both very much... and I love you little buggers so much already also. God bless and remember beth.. black is thinning.
Love David John
so excited for you!!!
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