The Twins Chapter

So it began on June 16, my first ultrasound. We knew we were pregnant and went for a dating ultrasound. We kinda knew we'd be due around Jan 26 but didn't expect the next piece of news. I D E N T I C A L T W I N S. That's right, I was alone with the ultrasound tech as she says...hmm. So I ask, what does that mean, is everything ok? She says everything is fine but "it looks like you're having twins". Who says stuff like that, so casual and calm. So being somewhat anxious, can you be a little more sure? I don't want looks like, I want to know for sure. She then moves the screen over to me and says, see those two twinkles, those are two heart beats. And she says, you're having identical twins. When I tell Neil, he's just as shocked as I was. With our sister in law, Lori and her daughters; Janel and Danica in town, we share the news, there was a lot of screaming and excitement in the waiting room. We head off to dinner and I can't really tell you if I ate or not.

(pic to right: Mya said that she thought her belly was bigger than mine: your thoughts?)

After mentally preparing for one child and then getting the news that you're having two; you really have to re-evaluate your plans. So far we've received two double strollers, and other baby stuff. People are very generous when you tell them you're having twins.

I am currently 34 weeks and 4 days and I've gained 15 lbs and am getting to be a little uncomfortable. Lucky really, after hearing about what some other women go through. I'll work another week and be off. The doc won't let me carry past 38 weeks so I'll get induced if I don't go into labour before that. I want to have a vaginal birth and so does my doc. So we'll try that first knowing that we might have to go to c-section if we get into trouble. My due date is Jan 30 but we'll discuss induction around Jan 14.

Mya is very excited about the incoming babies. She's agreed to check the diaper and if it's dirty, she'll give it to me and if it's only pee she'll change it. I'm working on getting something in writing to soldify the agreement. She is planning on being very involved. Mya will be a great help I'm sure. We plan on including her in everything to do with the twins. My girlfriend asked her what she wanted for Christmas and she said a bathtub for my baby and she said that's it? She said if you want to get me more you can buy something for my little babies, I don't need anything else.

We're so excited that we were blessed with two little babies and are ready and just waiting for their arrival. We'll post something on this site when they arrive.

Take care all, we wish you a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year.