After being told that these babies are in the same sac, and that this would be a VERY difficult pregnancy, I finally submit. I have spent the last 5 weeks accepting all the grim possibilites that an “extremely high risk pregnancy”. I told myself I can do hard things and spent many many moments in prayer . Even tho, I fought feelings of complete worry, I was able to find peace knowing that I am in Heaveny Fathers hands. Well, April 29....I had my first appointment this the OB/GYN. We had an 8am appointment. I was definitely nervous but I was extremely excited because I just felt that I was going to get good news. I wasn’t even sure if they would do an ultrasound, but I was still excited. I met with this wonderful woman Doctor who, walked me through what the next few months looked like, (a lot of monitering and inpatient at 24 weeks) but she was kind and VERY positive. She then took me over to the Utrasound room to show me 2 heart beats. After she showed me both signs of life, she very quickly said, “I see a membrane separating the babies”. HUH?! I had to ask her if she was sure. She assured me a few times that these babies are NOT in the same sac. Wow. What a blessing this was. I felt so very thankful to Heaveny Father. She then went out to grab a more experienced doctor to come verify what she was seeing. This was another great, kind Doctor. He quickly verified and then asked if I want to know the gender of the baby. After I said yes, he looked at the other Dr and said, “well don’t you think that looks like a...” then together they said “GIRL!”
I can’t reallly explain the rush of emotion but it all just goes back to feeling so blessed. So then the checked the other baby and said they couldn’t get a real clear view. They both said they were “pretty sure it was a girl”. That’s good enough for me.
We quickly went home to tell the boys they will be finally be getting getting a sister. I wanted to do something fun so I filled a balloon with pink paint and let them shoot arrows at it. Vance almost got it, but it just seemed a little too hard for them. Brogan finally had to get it with the pellet gun. Their reactions were not what I expected. I’m pretty sure they were in shock. It’s been surreal thinking about 1 or 2 girls coming into our home. I’ve been a boy mom for 14 years, and I know all there is to know about boys. The whole family has been thinking about how we can do better for these sweet babies coming into our home. We continue to pray for them and Me. I’m almost 18 weeks and I am very uncomfortable. It’s going to be a humbling next few months, But I am prepared. Twins are such a miracle. A true blessing from God. I’m so excited for this whole experience and all it has to offer. I feel so blessed to know so many people are praying for me. The prayers are truly felt. We go for our next scan in 4 days and feels like a kid waiting for Christmas. I’m just so excited to see the twins again.
Thin membrane found between the babies.
I can’t reallly explain the rush of emotion but it all just goes back to feeling so blessed. So then the checked the other baby and said they couldn’t get a real clear view. They both said they were “pretty sure it was a girl”. That’s good enough for me.
We quickly went home to tell the boys they will be finally be getting getting a sister. I wanted to do something fun so I filled a balloon with pink paint and let them shoot arrows at it. Vance almost got it, but it just seemed a little too hard for them. Brogan finally had to get it with the pellet gun. Their reactions were not what I expected. I’m pretty sure they were in shock. It’s been surreal thinking about 1 or 2 girls coming into our home. I’ve been a boy mom for 14 years, and I know all there is to know about boys. The whole family has been thinking about how we can do better for these sweet babies coming into our home. We continue to pray for them and Me. I’m almost 18 weeks and I am very uncomfortable. It’s going to be a humbling next few months, But I am prepared. Twins are such a miracle. A true blessing from God. I’m so excited for this whole experience and all it has to offer. I feel so blessed to know so many people are praying for me. The prayers are truly felt. We go for our next scan in 4 days and feels like a kid waiting for Christmas. I’m just so excited to see the twins again.
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