I love Avocados

I can't believe that I am already 16 weeks along.  Other than the frequent headaches, I am starting to feel much better.  The nausea in the mornings is going away and only really shows its ugly face once in awhile.  In one more week we will have our gender check and hopefully know the sex of our 2 little tykes.  Two nights ago I started feeling something funny, and then I felt it again last night, just for a minute.  I don't know if I am starting to feel them moving or if I just want to feel them so bad that I am making stuff up in my head.  My mom told me to try running a flashlight over my tummy to try and get a response, but I did not feel anything when I tried it.  Plus the flashlight was so cold on my skin that I could barely stand to do it. 

Kami and I did some maternity clothes shopping, which was super fun.  We went to Motherhood, which is an all maternity store and had a blast.  I have never had so much fun trying on clothes.  With every shirt or pant that I tried on, the clerk gave an opinion and any customer would comment.  It seemed like everyone in there was a friend.  I can't really afford to purchase many items there because they are so expensive, but I would go and just try on clothes again, for fun!  After that I even got maternity shoes (aka. slip ons).  My belly is really starting to grow now.  Jesse even said the other night, "WOAH!"  Because we are really starting to see the difference.


Today my babies are the size of avocados.  CRAZY!  I was looking up information on pregnancy, etc. when I stumbled onto these pictures.  They compare the size of the uterus at 16 weeks for someone with 1 baby and someone with 2 babies. 

 I really can't believe how much bigger the uterus is now just because there are 2 babies.  It really helps explain why I am really starting to grow so much.  

Anyway, not much else new to report right now.  We are just still super happy, and super excited for their arrival.  I will post more next week after we have the gender check.

2 Real Babies

Well yesterday I had another doctors appointment.  We were told last time that we would not do an ultrasound this time, so Jesse did not plan to come.  However, when I arrived....SURPRISE.....we did another ultrasound.  It was just a quick ultrasound, but I got to see my 2 super cute babies.  They look like real babies now.  I could see where their little knee joints and elbow joints were.  They were kicking and moving all over the place.  I felt so bad that Jesse was not there that I video recorded it on my cell phone so he could, at least, see it too.  I have watched it like 20 times today already.  As far as how everything is going, Dr. Noorda said that everything looks perfect for a 14 week twin pregnancy.  I did schedule a gender check at 17 weeks, no guarantees, but hopefully we will know what the sex is in about 3 weeks. 

As for me not a ton of changes.  I am still nauseated in the mornings, but by the afternoon I feel much better for the most part.  I feel like I am starting to regain some energy, which I am super thankful for especially since school started this week.

Another bit of good news is that I did get the test results for the fifths disease and they came back negative, as expected.  But it did take that small amount of stress off my shoulders.  Other than that, everything is going well.  I just can't wait to meet my babes.  It seems like forever, but I am sure it will fly right by!

13 Weeks

Well it is official, I am now 13 weeks along.  My babies are the size of a peach.  I can't even believe it. 

Christmas was so much fun.  We came home Christmas night and exchanged gifts with Jesse's parents.  They were so excited about our announcement.  Barb immediately started calling her friends to share the news.  The following morning we were able to tell Becky and Jake.  They too were very excited. 

On the 28th Lisa and her family came to Logan and we did pictures of the kiddos.  They were so cute.  The following day Isaac broke out with a rash, so Thursday they took him to the doctor to find out that he has fifths disease.  The only people who are at risk are pregnant woman, and only 24 hours before symptoms appear.  Of course, that 24 hour period included Tuesday.  I immediately went in to my doctor to have my blood drawn to make sure that I don't have the disease.  The people in the doctors office were so nonchalant about it that I had my first official pregnancy melt down.  After talking to Shawn and Lisa, and doing some research of my own I felt way better about it.    I called today and the labs are not back yet, but I feel confident that everything will be just fine. 

I can't believe how fast time is going by now.  On news years eve we had our annual dinner with Jesse's family at Coppermill.  It was so good, and we had so much fun.  Then on the 1st we headed down to SLC for one last weekend with my sisters family before they went back to Virginia.  We had a lot of fun, hanging around visiting, playing with the kiddos, but that is not to say that Sunday was not hard.  Saying good-bye to my sister and her family was so hard.  We will not even get to see each other again until I have my sweet babies.  We were all crying and then Emma patted by belly and said, "good-bye babies."  My sister then also put her hand on my belly and could barely get the words out, "bye babies."  I am so sad that she will not be closer to me while we go through this, but with skype, this blog, facebook, email & dropbox I know she will experience it right along with me. 

Now I am trying to gear up for school to start next week.  Mornings are still rough for me, because I don't feel real good.  However I know I will get through it.  ONLY 2 MORE SEMESTERS!  I just have to keep telling myself that. 

Well not much more to update at this time.  My next doctors appointment is on the 12th, so I will update more then. 

Catch Up!

I decided to start a regular blog, instead of using the Preggo website blog.  So here is the catch up from what has happened so far.........................

November 13, 2010

Shout it from the roof tops

    On my birthday, November 5th, I woke and thought that there might be a chance I was pregnant.  I took a home pregnancy test that came out positive, but I just didn't believe it so I didn't tell Jesse because I wanted to make sure first.  So I spent the morning trying to figure out where to get a blood test done that I could get immediate results.  I ended up at the USU wellness center where it seemed like it took forever.  When the nurse finally came out to tell me the results, her face did not look happy.  I thought I was sunk.  She took me in a room and gave me the positive result.  I immediately started to cry and in turn, the nurse started to cry also.  She gave me a big hug.
     As soon as I got to the car, about 11:15 am, I called Jesse and told him that I needed to talk to him right away and I was headed to his work.  I freaked him out a little.  He was only thinking "who died?"  When I arrived at his work he was waiting outside and got into my car.  I showed him the test result and started to cry and told him, "I'm pregnant."  The look on his face was awesome.  He was so excited. 
    We decided not to tell anyone until Christmas which would make it about 11 1/2 weeks along.  We figured that would be a safe time to share our joyous news.  All week long it has been so hard to concentrate.  All I can think of is this little person growing inside of me.  I AM SO HAPPY! 
    I decided to start this blog so that after we finally tell everyone the good news they can go back and read about the journey so far.  So for now, this is like my personal journal of the story. 
    Today I am 5 weeks and 3 days along and my baby is as big as an orange seed.  Our first doctors appointment will be Nov. 29th, and our first ultra sound will be Dec. 17th.  We are planning to give our parents and siblings the ultrasound pictures for Christmas. We are so excited!
    It is so hard not telling anyone.  I want to shout it from the roof tops, but for now I will keep quiet.       
             Signing Off ~ T

November 18, 2010

6 Weeks and going strong

Well yesterday I was officially 6 weeks along.  I still can't believe it sometimes...the whole thing is so surreal.  Last night as Jesse and I were driving home I blurted out, “sometimes I talk to my belly, is that dumb?"  Jesse just laughed at me and said, "No, I think it's cute."  He said that he can't wait until he can feel/talk to my belly too.  He told me that he is for sure going to be purchasing the TOOL lullaby’s for our little stinker. 

Also yesterday something crazy happened.  My sister-in-law, Becky, came over to talk to me.  She started out by saying that she hoped I didn't think she was crazy.  Then she proceeded to tell me that she and Barb had their cards read this past Monday.  In both of their readings it was implied that there might be a pregnancy, and it implied that it was me.  WEIRD!  When I called Jesse to tell him what had happened he was so pissed.  He wants to go to Roy and punch that guy for ruining our surprise.  I, of course, did not confirm that we were pregnant, in fact I straight up lied (sorry Becky) and told her that it would be awhile before that happens.  We have such a fun present planned to give everyone to make the big announcement on Christmas. 

Other than that, not a whole lot going on.  I am still feeling no nausea, the worst thing I feel is that nothing ever sounds good.  Even my most favorite foods don't really appeal to me at all.  In fact last night Leon was giving me crap because I didn't want left over’s.  Jesse and I went to Arby's so he could get something, but nothing sounded good there either.  I ended up going to the new yogurt place and getting vanilla frozen yogurt with strawberries and raspberries on it, and that was my dinner.  It tasted good, and it did have fruit, so I guess that was good for me, right?

November 24, 2010

Holy Cow 7 Weeks

I can't believe I am 7 weeks preggo.  I think it will become more real to me when we have our first appointment on Monday.  I can't wait to hear the little heartbeat.  I read today that the baby is as big as a blueberry.  Little arms & legs are beginning to form.  Most of the organs have formed, in fact, the baby is already on it's 3rd set of kidneys.  WEIRD. 

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.  We are going down to my parents for the day and then Friday will be with Jesse's parents.  It is so hard not to share our exciting news, but it will be so much fun on Christmas when we do get to share it. 

I am still not feeling nausea at all.  I think maybe I am really lucky.  I have been craving chips n' salsa a lot lately.  That is my new daily treat. 

Well I am off to take some family pictures of Kami, Marcello and Ali.  I wish I could tell Kam, but it is still a secret. 

Anyway I am off for the day!  I keep praying everyday that our baby is growing strong and healthy.  We are so super excited for his/her arrival. 

November 30, 2010

No Confirmation

Yesterday was our first doctors appointment.  Well, it was actually a nurse consult.  I was totally expecting to hear a heartbeat and when the nurse told me that we didn't get to hear it I started to cry.  I NEED to know that everything is ok with my baby.  So I asked her if there was any way to get an ultrasound.  She told us that the ultrasound tech was not in, so I could either try to get an ultrasound another day, or just try to get my first appt with Dr. Noorda changed to a little earlier.  So now my first appointment is this Thursday and we will get an ultrasound.  I can't wait. 

I had heard that having a doula (labor coach) was a really good experience for a lot of people, so I did talk to the nurse about that.  She referred me to a doula that she would recommend (and who knows Dr. Noorda really well) and told me that if I have any intentions of not getting an epidural than a doula is a great idea.  I never thought that I would even consider that, but the nurse said that epidurals should be decided on a case by case basis.  She said we could just wait to make that decision until we are in labor.  Hmmmmm, I think the doula is a really good idea and I am really considering it.  I can't wait to be able to talk to my mom and sister about their thoughts and opinions about what I am thinking about. 

One other update is that I have been feeling a bit of nausea.  On Thanksgiving morning I felt a little nausea, so I took a shower hoping that would make me feel better.  NOPE!  My first visit to the porcelain throne had arrived.  By the time we were driving down to SLC I started feeling better and then have been fine since then, until today.  I had similar feeling this morning and took a shower and once again met up with the toilet.  So I went and laid down and went back to sleep for about 45 min.  Then I got up feeling so much better.  By this time I was super late, so I hurried to get ready for school and had gone out and started my car and was just gathering my belongings to leave and here is came again.  I spent about 15 minutes dry heaving into the toilet again.  I ate a bunch of saltine crackers and am feeling much better now.  I do consider myself lucky that it is not a super frequent event....we will see how the next 4 weeks go.  

December 02, 2010

What? 2 Babies!

Today we had our first ultrasound.  Dr. Noorda thought he was so funny when he tried to freak us out by telling us that all the nurses were betting that it was triplets...then low and behold it was 2.  We are so super scared, and so super excited.  I can't even wipe this growing grin off my face.  Jesse seemed a little scared, but so excited.  I am concerned about the financial side of things, but we have such a great supportive family, I am sure it will all work out.

Well, we can't wait for Christmas so we can finally share our news with our families and friends.  We are so excited....this is going to be the longest December ever!!!! 

December 12, 2010

Fun Weekend

What a fun weekend we have had.  Friday we drove to SLC so I could go to the Forgotten Carols with My mom, dad, Lisa, Emma & Isaac.  I had a terrible headache, but all I could take was Tylenol.  It was not helping much.  But I was not going to miss the Carols.  Jesse stayed at my parents house and babysat baby Eli.  I was a little worried about Jesse, as he has not spent much time with a baby by himself, but he did superb.  He actually had so much fun with Eli that it got him even more excited for our 2 little bundle of joys to join our family.  It was so hard not to tell my family this weekend that I am preggers.  My sister really wants us to go to Disneyworld with them and we really can't say right now why we are stressed about it.  We can't wait to tell our families....only 2 more weeks.  This coming Wednesday I get to pick up Emma and Isaac from their Grandma Gentry's and take them back to Sweetie Pies house.  Then I am staying there until Friday morning.  I told my mom that one of Jesse's friends has a thing we have to go to on Friday, so that is why I have to come home.  Sorry Mom....I lied.  We actually have our 2nd ultrasound on Friday.  I can't wait to hear their little beating hearts again.  Dr. Noorda really wants to make sure that they are both growing at the appropriate rate. 

One other exciting news for me was that I was told I was a leading candidate for the manager position at The Falls.  I really wanted this position, but now I have 2 other people to consider.  I am already a high risk pregnancy, and I am afraid that the stress of this new job, plus school will not be good for my babies.  I also know that the chances that I go on bed rest are increased which would not be fair to a brand new property.  I am doing everything I can to make sure that they offer me the job, and then I will make a for sure decision, but right now I am leaning toward turning it down because of the 2 little miracles in my belly. 

Well that is the update for now.  I really can't wait to tell everyone.  My family and Jesse's families are both going to be so excited and the shock that it is twins....well that will just be fun to see their reactions.

December 18, 2010

Our Perfect Pair

What an eventful week!  Tuesday the 14th I finished up my finals for this semester.  Wednesday I got to pick up Emma & Isaac at their grandparents house and take them back to Sweetie Pie & Papa's house.  Then I got to spend Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning with them.  Thursday I felt nausea all day.  We were walking around Wal-Mart and I thought I was going to toss my cookies.  Next we went to Target and it was getting worse.  So I told my mom I was craving a milk chugg and went to find one.  No milk chuggs at Target....so I needed something in my stomach so I grabbed a package of gold fish and opened it right up and ate some.  I felt better almost immediately.  It is much harder to keep this secret than I ever thought.   Then we went home and built a ginger bread village and that night we went to see Christmas street and the house with lights set to music.  It was a lot of fun.  Friday morning I got up and I had told my family that I had to go to a appointment with Jesse that day, secretly it was our 2nd ultrasound. 

This ultrasound was amazing.  Neither Jesse or I realized that we would be able to see to babies move this time.  as soon as Dr. Noorda started the ultrasound we saw this little arm flailing about.  It was absolutely incredible.  Both babies were moving and we were astounded by how awesome it was.  Their heartbeats were perfect, their growth is right on track.  The first ultrasound they measured about 5 days apart and this time they measured 3 days apart, but both were perfect.  Dr. Noorda said that for 10 weeks it couldn't be going better.  Our next appointment is Jan 10th.  He said we will probably meet about every 3 weeks until I am around 22-24 weeks, then we will start meeting every other week.  His only real concern at this point is my blood pressure.  He said as long as it stays where it is we should be good to go. 

One week from today is Christmas.  We are telling our families for Christmas and we can't wait!  We are so blessed to have wonderful supportive families and can't wait to share this exciting news with them.  This will probably be the longest week ever!!!!!!

December 23, 2010

So close, Can't wait!

Holy Moly!  Tomorrow is Christmas Eve....Finally!  That means only 1 more day until we get to tell everyone about our cutie little babies.  I can't believe it.  The time really has gone by quickly, although it did not seem that way at first. 

I got the cute little cards made to announce the babies to our families in the custom frames.  I look at them like 12 times a day.  They are so cute.  Finally I will be able to talk to friends and family about what is going on, how we are feeling, and how absolutely exhausted I am.  Tomorrow morning we are leaving early to go down to my parents and spend time with them and Lisa's family.  I can't wait. 

Well I am super tired (as usual) so I am going to sleep now.  However I am anticipating the next 2 days....I hope I can sleep.  Next time I post our 2 little secrets will be out.  

December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas

Well its finally Christmas day.  However, on our drive to SLC Christmas Eve morning we could hardly stand the wait.  We decided that we didn't want to take away from the kids Christmas morning, so we decided to tell my family early. 

Santa and Mrs. Clause came by for a visit and told stories and we sang some Christmas songs.  It was a lot of fun.  Once they left we decided it was a good time to share our news, so we gave them the personalized photo frames early.  The reaction was priceless.  My mom literally bounced all the way over to give me a hug.  There was a lot of shock and awe, which is exactly what we were looking for.  There were a lot of tears, but just seeing how happy my family was about our news was the best present ever!  We are so lucky to have such supportive families.  We spent the whole day pretty much just telling little stories about everything that we had kept secret for so long.  It was a fun day.  We can't wait to tell Jesse's family next.  They will be so excited too, and I am sure the shock and awe will be priceless from them also. 

Anyway, Merry Christmas to all!