The news that shook my world more than anything ever has.....

I was pretty nervous for this Dr.'s appointment because I knew I would have to get a shot, and get my blood drawn. If you know me, you know how FREAKING TERRIFIED I am of needles. I pass out pretty much every time a needle is in sight, and don't even get me started on how traumatic my cortisone shot to my knee was.... *shiver*

So I was a little nervous for this appt. to say the least, but I knew it was for the best purpose on earth... I can do anything for my baby.

The appointment

We went in, talked to the nurse about all sorts of medical questions. She told me that the Dr. was going to come in and do an ultrasound so we can see the baby, get some measurements, and hear the heartbeat. Then after that she would answer any questions I had, and then we would do the flu shot, and draw blood. I was nervous, but knew it would be okay. So it was time for the ultrasound, and right away we see the little peanut, and we listened to the heartbeat. She was impressed at how strong the little heartbeat was. A few tears rolled down my face, and I could't believe I was hearing my baby's heartbeat! She then moved the ultrasound head, and said, "AAANNNNNND there's baby number 2!!!"

"WHAT?"

Was the only thing that came out my mouth.

I look up at Cade, and the only thing I see is his hand fly up and cover his mouth. The Dr. and nurse were just as surprised and started giggling. She went to take a picture of the two of them, and the machine ran out of paper!!!! So she and the nurse went to go find some. They left the picture on the screen for us to take in while they were gone. I looked at cade and just started crying. This is a miracle. I have never felt so much joy and excitement ever. ever ever. They came back in to finish the ultrasound, and grabbed some different paper.. that was darker and harder to see, but I still love those pictures. We got to hear the heartbeat of 'Baby B' as well, and it was even moving around which made me cry even more. Two very strong heartbeats, which was so amazing to witness.

By the time it came to get my shot and blood drawn, I was seriously in so much shock, I didn't even care that there was a needle in my arm, or the fact that she had a hard time finding my veins. I literately just sat there like I was asleep. hahahah! Cade sat there white as a ghost... we were both in serious shock.

Talk about the most amazing, shocking Dr's appointment we have ever had.

Cade had to go back to work for a few hours, and I had activity days with the 8 and 9 year old girls from church. I don't even remember the activity honestly. hahahahah

When I called my parents, Dad was really surprised (but he's a twin, so I don't know why he and I were so surprised!) and again, that laugh I love. He just kept saying "no way. no freaking way." hahahaha yes way. He was pretty dang excited, and wanted to tell everyone. When I called mom next, she was literally SCREAMING for a good 5 minutes. I told her she needed to stop screaming because someone in her apartment building was going to think she was being murdered or something... but she didn't stop. hahahah! When I told Cade's mom, she just looked up at me and almost screamed too... "NO! you're joking!" no jokes here! hahah! My little sister was sick with strep.... otherwise she probably would have screamed as well. We got some funny texts from Cade's sisters. Cade's mom pulled his dad in and said, "well here's your father, tell him." and Duane joked, "is it twins?!" I think the look on my face said it all, and his face was probably my favorite thus far... It was amazing to be able to share our news with our loved ones, and get such fun reactions out of them. My favorite thing lately is to tell people I am having twins because the reaction is priceless!

SO like I said.... my dad and my uncle, the first born in their family.... are twins. I couldn't wait to tell grandpa and grandma....  I am probably the only one who knows how my grandma truly felt.

My body is creating a miracle. and I am in absolute AWE that I am capable of such a miracle. I have never felt so loved, and so close to my Heavenly Father than I do this week. I have felt EVERY emotion this week as I try to comprehend what is ahead. After a day of being scared, and anxious, I have finally realized that our Heavenly Father will not give me anything that I haven't already agreed, and knew I could do. I knew I could handle this, and so does he. So I am no longer going to overthink how everything will work... I will just have faith. Afterall, faith is the reason he entrusted me with this blessing... because he knows I trust him fully.

I hope you'll follow us on our journey... I've got some funny dreams, how I have been feeling, weird foods I love to eat, and progress coming up... so stay tuned!!!


XOX