our family became 5 on our 5 year anniversary!

June 3rd, 2010 was the five year anniversary of the day that Dave and I were married. This was a big day for us. A week and a half before, we found out we are pregnant. No, we weren't really trying nor denying it, we just decided to let God tell us when we were ready. The doctor had an appointment for us, and ironically it was on our anniversary, so we took it. Kind of neat, we thought.

But at the doctor, the biggest surprise of our lives came. During the ultrasound, my doctor looks at me and said, "Do you see what I see?" I said, "I see two, but please tell me no more!" No, only two...TWINS!!! Words could not explain our feelings. I looked at Dave, holding Josie, and he had a huge grin on his face. And I could not stop saying, "Oh My God!" and covering my mouth.

This pregnancy will be completely different from Josie. The first 20 weeks, I receive 2 ultrasounds, and am expected to gain at least 20 pounds. Every time after 20 weeks when I go to the doctor, I receive an ultrasound. I get to keep a good eye on these two. My official due date is January 15th, but they will not let me go past January 1st...a new year set of twins. Kind-of neat, but I don't want one born in 2010 and one in 2011, that's just too much. Realistically, we will have 3 kiddos by the end of 2010.

This news has turned us upside down. We can live 3 in our house, but it will take some rearranging. Anything we haven't used in a couple of years is out. That includes the Pier 1 candle collection. I will have 3 babies under 2 years, who needs candles?? Times are changing around here and we are up for the challenge.
Well Lord, you gave us these gifts, I guess you know we will take the challenge with open arms.

Our 5 year picture #1...


Our 5 year picture #2...


From this first ultrasound, they think they are fraternal. I will get more specifics in a month when I get another one. They may adjust my due date, depending on their size, and let us know if they see any problems. My doctor kept reiterating that since I have already had a full term pregnancy, I have good odds of making it all the way to the end without bed rest or early delivery. Let's pray for full term!


Josie will never remember life without the twins. I am glad I took so many pictures from the beginning. She is going to be so fun around these two, I can see it now!