On Friday, August 17th, Kevin and I found out we were expecting for the second time. We were going to my parents for the weekend to see all of my family and although I wanted to tell everyone, we decided to wait a little while before spilling the beans. We finally let the cat out of the bag on Labor Day weekend. Needless to say, everyone was really excited to welcome another bundle of joy into the family. Little did we know it is not just one baby. . .
On Thursday, September 20th, I had my first doctor's appointment. Kevin and I were there bright and early to meet with a nurse. After making us sign some papers and telling me what I am allowed and not allowed to eat, we went back to the waiting room to wait for the doctor. We knew our lives were about to change but little did we know by how much. Promptly at 9:30, the nurse came and got us and took us to the ultra sound room. The doctor came in and began making small talk. We were discussing Jack and how being pregnant the second time was a little different because you are not only tired from being pregnant but also from chasing a toddler around.
It came time for the ultra sound and I think the doctor said something to the effect of, "Let's make sure there is only one baby in there." I jokingly said, "It wouldn't surprise me if there were two because I tend to follow in my friend's footsteps and she had twins."
Side note: For those of you who don't know, the director at our school, Mandy, and I are very close. I met Mandy when I bought her condo in 2006. While at the closing, she mentioned that she was an assistant director at a preschool. I told her that I was new to the area and needed a job. That's how I started working at Goddard. Shortly after, Mandy became the director and I the assistant. A few years later, Mandy got pregnant and then 10 weeks later so did I. It has been a joke that I follow in her footsteps. So we have always said that when I got pregnant, it would be with twins.
Back to Thursday, so there we are, the ultra sound begins and instantly, the doctor and I see that there are TWO babies there! The doctor practically fell off her chair and we all started laughing. Who would have ever thought! Kevin sat there in shock and I couldn't stop laughing and smiling.
The doctor thinks that the babies will be identical because although there are two sacks, there is only one placenta, which typically means identical. I told her that if that was the case, could she please make them girls cause I don't think I could handle 3 boys! She laughed and told me that it was already decided and there was nothing she could do.
She told us a bunch of other things, but honestly I don't remember. I was in such shock I couldn't comprehend anything. I do know that I go back in 4 weeks and every time I go, I will get an ultrasound...which is cool! I also know that I will also have a high risk ultrasound done at some point to make sure everything is ok. She told us between 16 and 20 weeks we could find out what we are having!
Kevin and I are happy, excited, nervous and scared all at the same time. We keep discussing how things are going to change and our lives as we know it will never be the same. Poor Jack has no idea what is coming. He knows mommy is having 2 babies and that they are in my tummy but he has no idea how this is going to impact his life!
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers over these next 7 months! We are looking forward to this adventure. I am sure its going to be a wild ride!
