11 Weeks

This has been my best week yet!  I am starting to feel better (nausea-wise) and I went back to work.  I am working as a substitute teacher, and was able to pick up the entire week, teaching 5th grade for a friend of mine.  It has been great to get out of the house and be around people during the day.  It also made it harder to keep our little secret.

On Wednesday, we went for our first ultrasound.  It's so funny, when I think back on the events of the past 6 weeks, I can't help but feel that God has been up there, listening, guiding, and LAUGHING at this whole process.  I have had so many ups and downs through this experience.  We found out we are expecting twins.  What a blessing!  I think Jeff is slightly more excited than I am (I am thinking of the the whole pregnancy, labor, and delivery thing).  Within an hour of getting home, I think Jeff had called everyone in his family AND several friends.  I planned to keep it quiet for a few days, but I did have a hard time keeping it a secret at work.  I just couldn't help myself.  I was SOO excited!  Once one person found out, I just had to spread the news.  I had taken the photos with me, so I just enjoyed watching them all figure it out themselves.  The reactions were PRICELESS!!!

I think my Grandma Jo's was the best.  She said "You have GOT to be kidding me!!"  HAHA!  I can't wait to go down there    after they are born.  I don't think she will believe it until she sees them

The one on the left is Baby A, the right is Baby B.

DATA:

How far along? 11 weeks

Babies are the size of a: lime

Maternity clothes? I think maternity clothes are in my VERY near future!!

Have you told family and friends? Most of our close friends and family know.  We are waiting until next week to reveal the pregnancy on Facebook.

Stretch marks? Not from the pregnancy  ;)

Symptoms: Nausea is getting better and headaches are becoming manageable. Sense of smell is still ULTRA sensitive!

Sleep: Like a rock most nights (if I wear earplugs).

Best moment this week:  OH MY GOSH! We had our first ultrasound and WE’RE HAVING TWINS!!!

Miss Anything?  My brain has left me.  I am so absent-minded lately.  Mostly because it is occupied by the thought of having TWO new babies this summer.

Number of times I get up to pee each night: Depends on the night, but at least once and as many as 3 times.

Movement: No, but I swear one of them was playing soccer with my appendix on Thursday.

Food cravings: No real cravings this week.  I am just glad my appetite is almost back to normal.

Anything making you queasy or sick: ANY smells

Have you started to show yet: Down really low, I can feel a little bulge.  I still have the bloat, so I look pregnant as well.

Gender: Don’t know yet

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In

Mood: Excited!!

Looking forward to: Starting to show.