I am so glad that week is OVER!!!

WARNING: THIS IS A REALLY LONG POST

(I just want the twins to read this one day and realize what they put their mom through)

Thursday July 1^st ~

I started feeling really sick. I always feel sick but I knew something was wrong. I tried to pretend like nothing was wrong and it would eventually go away but it did not.

Friday~

I gave in and finally called my doctor. I feel so guilty calling because I do not want to be that annoying patient who is always in the doctor’s office. They doctors office sent me home with an IV. Dennis was a trooper and helped me out with this one. I never thought I would hang an IV bag from our curtain rod.

Saturday~

When I woke up in the morning I still did not feel that I great. I had Dennis take the IV out anyways. I was determined not to let this ruin our weekend. There is a huge firework show that takes place in Idaho Falls and I REALLY wanted to go. We were supposed to meet up with our friends and have appetizers from Outback while we waited for the fireworks. By 5pm I knew there was no way I was going to make it. I was so sad, Dennis was sad but luckily for Audrey we have some amazing friends who took her to the firework show so she would not miss out. I went to the ER and within 15 minutes I had a new IV in place and knew I was not going home. I was devastated. I felt so terrible for Dennis. He was looking forward to the fireworks, hanging out with friends and getting out of the house finally. Sorry babe.

Sunday~

Rexburg is 95% Mormons and it was July 4^th I knew nothing was going to be done this day. I did get a chance to meet with the doctor and he informs me that they want to do a scope on me to see what was going on. This was dangerous for the babies but he thought it needed to be done. My blood pressure was getting low, I was still throwing up with an IV and lets just say I had other issues.

Monday~

I am ready to get this scope over with to figure out what is going on. However, after the doctor talked with the surgeon they decide to hold off. They were running a bunch of tests and they wanted to wait for the results to see if they came back with anything before performing the procedure.

Tuesday~

I FINALLY get to eat some food. The doctor and Surgeon got the tests back and they found nothing so they were going to go ahead with the scope. They let me go home. My mom came down to help and it was a huge blessing. She was great support, and comfort. The doctor scheduled the procedure for Thursday. I deal was I had to come back on Wednesday for an IV and then come back on Thursday.

Wednesday~

I got my 9^th poke 5 of which were IV’s. My arms were so sore and I was running out of places for an IV. Luckily my doctor gave me some numbing cream so before I went in I numbed the last spot I had for an IV. The nurse was great and she let me leave the IV in for the procedure the next day.

Thursday~

I had the procedure done. While the nurses were getting me all set up, my IV was running really slow. The nurse thought she was going to have to do a new IV. She looked at my hands and saw that I really did not have a spot for a new IV so they but a pressure bag around the IV, which did the trick. I was so relieved. I think I was more nervous about another IV than I was having a procedure done that was risky.

Whew that was a long week. They got the results back and have no idea what is wrong with me. What a comforting feeling. I am not allowed to work anymore which is a blessing. Audrey is so excited. I found a great High Risk Doctor in Washington and I am excited to see what they are going to do with me

Though this week was more than a challenge I came out feeling so blessed. I am so blessed to have such great friends who took care of Audrey for me. Dennis was Dennis what can I say. He brought me movies, spent hours and hours at the hospital with me even though I know he was bored out of his mind, Brian and Dennis were able to give me a blessing, The Relief Society brought meals over, My mom was here to help out with Audrey and give me the comfort and support only a mom can give, and even though my family lives in Washington there was many prayers said.

I am so glad that week is over. I am ready to be done… Yeah I know I have awhile until I am done but seriously I wish I could fast forward a couple of months and meet this two little babies.

15 Weeks

This last week has been more than eventful and I will blog when I do not have an IV in my hand but for now enjoy the pictures! Baby B is first. The babies are pretty much on top of each other.

In the Eye of Audrey

At school yesterday Audrey drew a picture of mom. I have never seen her draw anything other than stick people until yesterday. She had a conversation with her teacher that her mom was fat and she needed to draw a big belly. Audrey happened to leave the part out that her mom is pregnant with twins. Honestly her picture represents how I feel. Gotta love kids.

Baby A

I had a Doctors appointment today. Everything looked great. We were able to see Baby A nicely. You can see the little hands and feet if you look closely. I was able to see Baby B but I did not get a great picture. Both baby's are measuring exactly 9 weeks 3 days. Baby A's heart beat is 170 and B is 173. It's always nice when you get to see your baby's. With twins you have an ultrasound every time. I have an appointment every three weeks and the ultrasound tech told me we could find out as early as 15 weeks what the sex of the babies will be!

It Worked!

Yesterday Dennis and I went through all of our baby clothes. It worked. When I got to all of Audrey's preemie clothes I could not believe how small they were. The crazy thing is our babies will probably be swimming in there preemie clothes for a little while. It hit me yesterday that Audrey is probably going to be my biggest baby at 6lbs 13oz. I am okay with that! I feel so grateful today for the blessing of two babies. I feel that Heavenly father knows I can handle two babies. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow morning and I get another ultrasound. I am going to like getting an ultrasound every time. I have decided to quit stressing. It is not doing me any good nor the babies so I just need to be happy and grateful that I get to have two babies at once.

Twin update

I have to say it is honestly taking awhile to set in that we are actually having twins. I NEVER NEVER thought I would have twins. I knew something was wrong when I was gaining weight WAY too fast. With Audrey I lost 10 pounds in the first trimester but still I knew something was up. Dennis and I joked a couple nights before I went in to the doctors about having twins. He said if we had twins it was my fault.

When I had my ultrasound the tech just started laughing. I saw two black sacs and knew something was wrong. She laughed even harder. She then got it in the screen where I could see two heart beats. I then asked if that is two babies or what? Laughing she said yep its two! Congratulations. I was in serious shock.

When Dennis called to see how my appointment was going I kept saying fine but he knew better, he kept asking and I kept saying everything was fine. There was no way I could tell him over the phone. So I showed up where he was working. He was on a lift so I held up the ultrasound and without me saying anything he made a two sign on his hand. He did not say anything or even move so I got in my car and had my first breakdown. I thought he was not coming so I was going to head home. luckily he came down and gave me a hug but did not say much.

I have decided to make a list of the Good with twins and try and concentrate on that....

1 pregnancy and I get two babies

I am done being pregnant after this

Audrey can have her very own baby to hold a lot more often than she is going to want to!

Having twins will be an experience like no other

I have twin sisters so at least I am a little prepared.

Some things that scare me right now

I have gained 7 pounds and I am only 8 weeks.

We now have to buy two of everything.

When both babies are crying who do you tend to first?

With nursing both babies how do you get any sleep?

Anytime Audrey gets near a crying baby she covers her ears and starts yelling for someone to make the baby stop crying.... (Oh Man)

I think I need to get Audreys baby clothes out and maybe that will help my mood.

Right now I am so tired and sick, I am throwing up but not like Audrey. I am really mean though I am trying not to be. Dennis is the one that gets most of my mean streak. Sorry hun. I already feel huge and worry about gaining as much weight as I am suppose to with twins. The Doctor said he would like to see me gain 50 pounds! Yikes. I tend to get happy about having two babies until I think about the financial side of things.....

Happy Birthday Audrey!

I can't believe Audrey is 4! Wow four years has gone by so fast. We had Audrey's party at the bounce house here in Rexburg. She invited all of her little buddies jumped their hearts out, had pizza, ate cupcakes, and opened presents. Audrey is one of the silliest little girls I know. She is constantly pretending to be a cat, loves loves loves to play outside any chance she gets, knows how to put a smile on anyones face, and is so happy. She has also gotten a little sassy, likes to argue with what you have to say even if she agrees with you she loves a good argument. Audrey got a few dress up clothes this year for her birthday. I will have to post a photo of this later. She is always in her princess outfits. We got her a bike this year. It is a little big but she loves it and will grow into it soon. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Audrey we love you, Mom and Dad