Twins-we-go!!

I just thought I'd let the readers know I went to the doctor for the first time today and found out...well, found out something I wasn't expecting. Here was my experience.

Matthew drove me to the doctor cause I like him to come, but also because I get sick if I move much during this pregnancy. Anyway, we went in, we had a vaginal ultrasound and the doctor showed me the head. Then suddenly, she said: "I'm going to do it on your abdomen so you can see it better."

Then she did the thing on my belly and finally she stopped and asked me, motioning to the screen: "Do you notice anything on there?"

I looked at the screen. I saw the baby and what looked to be its reflection. I stared at it for a few seconds in silence and then said: "Are there two in there?"

She said: "Yes."

I was about to throw up.

Actually, I was really emotional. I felt like crying right there on the table. I have felt more emotional in this pregnancy, more excited (not loving this kid more, or apparently kids), but just very excited to have a baby this time. The other times I was kind of in a trance, not knowing what to expect, etc. Also, I was experiencing more health problems the other pregnancies as well and that made it harder to be able to just think and feel about things. You know what I'm saying.

So I almost cried. I didn't though because I felt embarrassed to cry there. I was in complete shock. So was Matthew. We both didn't know what to say.

Then she showed us the babies. Both babies look great so far, are measuring right for 13 weeks, and she could tell the sex on one--a boy. The babies are fraternal twins, a sack separates them. The other baby she thinks is another boy, but she is not sure. We will have to check the next few times to see if we can tell what the other one is.

Also, I need to express my gratitude to the Lord--not just for the babies--but for the help with this pregnancy. I have felt Him lift the burden of this pregnancy in ways I didn't expect. I have still experienced sickness, but I have had my mother come down for two weeks, Matthew's mom for a week, and a few people have brought us meals. My sisters have helped me as well and I have felt that it is a way that Heavenly Father has showed me that He is there for me and lifting my burden. I have felt in part that He is doing so because I am doing what He wanted me to do. I know that He keeps his side of the bargain. He always has even in hard things and I know He always will.

We are both very excited, but very shocked. I did not expect this at all!!