12 weeks!

I am 12 weeks and 1 day! I am almost out of the first trimester. I have gained about 6 pounds so far, but I look now like I did at 24 weeks with Addison. With her, I had only gained 1 pound so far, but I was still able to do five mile runs! I am going to be as big as a house! My goal is to gain 50 pounds. I am well on my way!! I have a doctor's appointment next Friday and I am excited to hear two heartbeats!

Other than that, my Microbiology class is a complete bore. Luckily I bring my laptop to distract me. Psychology is online so it's just a matter of staying on top of my reading at this point. If I don't get an A in this class I might disappoint my hubby, afterall, he is a psychologist! Plus that would ruin my A streak I have going. No pressure!

Addison has been easy-natured this week. She has been compliant about getting her diaper changed, her clothes on and getting her teeth brushed. It's almost too good to be true. Who is this child?

I'm TWO!

It's me the birthday girl! I turned two on January 7th, 2008! I celebrated with all my friends at the Little Gym. It was a great time! We got to play on gym equipment, play with a parachute, sing songs, play with bubbles and ball, and best of all.....eat cake!!! I don't eat cake though.


I ate my first whole piece of pizza. All my friends were eating it so I figured it must be good! It was!


Here I am with my Nonnie and Papa. They got me this cool house! I love to be in it! I have a stove and can cook a great bowl of vegetable soup!



Here I am with my friends Hailey, Kennedy and Austin. We loved the bubbles. Poor Austin and Kennedy were so in to catching the bubbles that they didn't see each other and bumped heads! Ouch! They recovered in no time though!

My how you've grown!

It's only been two weeks and both babies are already so much bigger! Here they are:

Baby A 9 weeks

Baby B 9 weeks

Dr. Anding said both babies are measuring right at 9 weeks and feels like both will make it. I have graduated to monthly appointments! At 17 weeks we will have our big ultrasound where hopefully we will learn both babies are healthy! Of course we will find out the gender at that point too if the babies show us their goods! At 24 weeks he said I will start bi-weekly appointments because that is the time when problems can begin to develop with a multiple pregnancy! My next visit will be at 13weeks!

Addison's First Day at the Spa

Addison had her first haircut today! Though her curls are very cute, the back of her hair was becoming mullet-like. My dear friend Kelly recommended taking her to Glitz and Glam. I was worried Addison would cry the whole time and not sit still because she really does not sit still well.

Upon our arrival to the salon, Addison was given a pink robe to put on. She sat in the chair to have her baby locks cut off. She really did not mind having her hair cut at all. I think she enjoyed all the mirrors and bright colors in the shop. The hairstylist saved Addison's curls and put them in a little mesh sack for safe-keeping. After she cut Addison's hair, she put it in a ponytail up top and glittered her hair. Following the haircut, Addison was given a pedicure, complete with glitter polish. She received the whole princess treatment and loved every minute of it. She even was given a certificate to take home with her and put in her scrapbook!

First haircut: success!

It's Twins! Are you sure?

Today we learned Addison would be the big sister to twins. It was very exciting news! David did not believe it at first, he thought Dr. Anding must be joking. Before the ultrasound, I made the comment to "show me twins". Half joking, half serious. Twins run in the family. My sister has a set of identical twin boys, Kevin and Matt, and there are five sets on my grandmother's side. So the odds are good that I could have twins. I really wanted twins because I have always wanted three children. David only wanted two. So this was my chance at having three kids and there was not much David could argue with!!!Two sacs = TWINS!

Baby A 7 weeks

Baby B 7 weeks



During the ultrasound Dr. Anding quickly looks through and then stops. Immediately I think he sees nothing. There is no baby. I am struck with fear. I say, "What's wrong, you don't see anything?" Dr. Anding replies, "You got your wish, Merry Christmas" and then shows us what he immediately saw, the twins. David reacts with shock and says, "You are joking right?" But there they are, and there is no denying there is two of them. Our blessings right there on the screen in black and white! Aside from the fact he did not want twins, after the initial shock, I think David handled it very well. I might even say he is excited about it now!!! In that moment, our lives have changed. It will be a drastic change to go from one child to three children!

So, we have many obstacles to face in the months to come as we prepare to have two new babies in our lives. How will we afford two babies? Will I continue to work or stay home? What kind of car will fit three car seats that we can afford if we lose my income? Do I REALLY have to drive a minivan? How do you get two babies and a stubborn toddler out the door and juggle them in public? How will Addison adjust to this change? Will Ziggy, the puppy, calm down by then or might we have to find him a new home?

There are a lot of things to consider. Having multiples and a two year old will be all sorts of fun and adventures!