How did we get here?

So, since I'm starting this blog already 12 weeks into the pregnancy, I wanted to give some details on some of the things that have happened so far -- starting with when Rob and I found out we were pregnant. It just so happened we went to lunch with Rob's family on September 18th. I mention this because while at lunch somehow the topic of babies and baby names came up. I told Rob afterwards how funny it would be if we found out we were pregnant that day. Well, later that night we did end up stopping by the store and picked up a pregnancy test. When we got home and were getting ready for bed, I took a test. Well, we've taken pregnancy tests before and I honestly didn't think that it would come up positive. So, when the lines starting forming on the test I thought - "Crap! I don't remember what I'm looking for! Is this positive or not??" So, I looked at the box, freaked out a little in my head, and then went to show Rob. I didn't want to get too excited - just in case it was a false positive because you just never know. I called my doctor and let her know our news, but she wanted us to wait until we were further along to come in for a confirmation appointment. Longest weeks of my life. EVER.

On October 10th, we finally had our confirmation appointment. I didn't go into work that day - just in case the appointment took a long time or I was in shock for one reason or another. (Looking back now, that was a wise choice!). Rob took a half day off in the morning so that he could go to the appointment with me. When they called me back, Rob stayed in the waiting room. I was really nervous about what they would do, and just hearing them say "You're pregnant!". So, while it doesn't make sense to some people, I felt better having Rob stay in the waiting room. Anyways, they took me back and the first thing they did was an ultrasound. The ultrasound tech started her thing, and asked me if I had had an ultrasound before. I told her that yes, I have had one before just to check things out. Then she said - Oh, so you haven't had one recently to which I said no. After pausing a few seconds she then said, "Oh, so you didn't know you were having twins.." SHOCK. TEARS. No, I didn't know we were going to be having twins - I was just expecting a confirmation that said yes, you are pregnant. After the ultrasound I went back to a room with a nurse, and asked if I could get my husband who was in the waiting room. So, I went to get Rob. I opened the door to the waiting room with a huge smile and he followed me back to my room. I didn't say a word - I just showed him the pictures from the ultrasound. There were 4 pictures - the first one showing both of the babies - and the tech wrote: TWO BABIES! Needless to say, Rob was in shock like I was, but was of course very excited. At this time, we were 8 weeks along.

Our next thought after this appointment was -- How are we going to tell our families?? Rob and I came up with a great idea. Rob made a fake Iphone app that had a puzzle on it that said "First comes love, then comes marriage..." After about 30 seconds of the app opening, the song "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" by Garth Brooks would come on. So we went to visit in Bridge City 2 weeks after our appointment (so, we were 10 weeks at this point). When we showed the app to Rob's parents, his dad said -- a baby?? But, as we learned later, they didn't want to say anything because they've "sort of" been hinting at us having kids.. But, they did figure out we were pregnant and were elated. But, there was something else to show them. I pulled out the ultrasound pictures, and when they noticed there were two babies they were on their feet again! (We told them we had made them wait so long, we figured we'd give them a baby each!). We told more of his family that weekend - all of whom of course were very excited -- for us AND for Rob's parents!!

Since my mom lives in Lubbock, I knew I'd have to do something special since I couldn't tell her in person. I sent a package to my Aunt's house (so my mom wouldn't open it!) and we told her while still in Bridge City. So, we skyped with my mom so I would be able to see her reaction. She opened the package which had three smaller packages in it. The first one was just a little gift I sent. The second package she opened and she said -- "Oh, Prego Spaghetti Sauce, Healthy Heart with Mushroom. Thanks, Christine! Healthy Heart!". Ok, so she didn't get it. So, then I told her to open the 3rd gift. "Two twinkies! Thanks, Christine!" So, I had to put her focus back on the sauce. "Mom, what BRAND is the sauce??" She looked at the jar.. "Prego.... PREGO!!!!" She was very excited -- but I had to remind her -- "Mom, why are there two twinkies??" "TWINS?!?" So, just like Rob's parents, my mom was over the moon and very excited! :)

Since this post is getting a little long, I will try to be quick about the last two weeks leading up to now. We a second appointment on Oct. 24th. We had another ultrasound - although we learned later that we weren't supposed to have one. Rob went back with me this time and was able to see how the babies were doing, and heard their sweet little heartbeats. We got some more pictures - this time in 4D. Simply amazing. One baby was cooperating so we got a pretty decent picture, but the second baby was squirmy and down further so we did not get a good one of baby 2. I also had some blood work done. Since we are having twins, this pregnancy is considered high risk. My doctor wants to see me more than usual - which is fine with me. We have our next appointment tomorrow which means another scheduled ultrasound (and more pictures!) and blood work. I'll post about that tomorrow.