New Ultrasound

Scott and I went in for our second Ultrasound today. I was so glad that he was able to come with me this time. Its such a neat experience to be able to see the babies move and to see their little hearts beating. The technician said that they babies are very healthy and are growing proportionally which is good news. They are both really active, and I am feeling them move alot more often now adays. Its weird to think that they are getting so big. Granted, I know they have a lot further to go as well. Ugh... My body is going to hate me soon. LOL. Anyway, just wanted everyone who reads the blog to know that the babies are healthy and happy and hopefully next ultrasound we will be able to tell everyone what the sex of the babies are. Hope everyone is doing well. Scott and I appreciate your support and love. Thanks!!

Baby Movement

Although finding out we were having twins added some things to be concerned about regarding my pregnancy I have to say that there are some benefits as well. Scott and I did alot of searching and reading up on twins, since its completely different from having one baby. This weekend I read that with regular pregnancy you usually don't feel the baby move till about 17 to 18 weeks, but sometimes a little bit earlier. However, since there are two little bodies in a woman carrying twins, you can usually start to feel them move around 12 to 13 weeks. This was exciting to me, but I didn't necesarily think that I was going to feel them move that soon. Howver today at work I was walking around the office and I felt a little pressure and bubble like feeling in my belly, that was different from the other strange feelings you get throughout pregnancy. It was the most beautiful feeling in the world. Its crazy how feeling it makes it so much more real. I am starting to show more now, and am actually beginning to look more and more pregnant every week. One of my coworkers today said that when I came in today I actually looked pregnant now. :) I appreciate that now, but I am sure when my stomach is the size of a blimp I will want to return to the size I was before. :) Oh well. Just wanted to keep everyone updated. Hope everything is going well in everyone elses lives all over the world. Love ya!

New York

This past weekend, Scott and I traveled to New York to spend the weekend with his Cousins Allison and Mike and their two adorable little children. They actually live in New Jersey, but its just a short commute to NY city. It was a much needed vacation.
Since I have been to New York on a few occassions, we really didn't feel it was necessary to do all the sight seeing stuff that many people do on their visits to the city. We did however have tickets to see "Wicked" on Broadway. It was a great show, and we had tons of fun. I have to say though that much of our walking in the city was very brisk and thus the next day my legs were definitely sore. LOL. We spent much time with the kids and got some good advice from his cousins about baby stuff. As first time parents, who know absolutely nothing about children, Scott and I are always thankful for any helpful tips we can get.

I have to say though that I never understood how much a vacation can take out of you when you are pregnant. By the time we got home yesterday afternoon, I was ready to just pass out and not do anything for the next week except for sleep. But alas, I have work and other responsibilities. I did get a good nights sleep though and woke up somewhat refreshed this morning. I will just have to keep this new degree of tiredness in mind the next time I plan on going on a trip. Anyway, we had a blast and it provided some much needed relaxation.

The Heartbeat

So this morning I woke up with some cramps that to me seemed abnormal comopared to the ones I have been having on a regular basis. My first appointment with the Doctor I want to continue my pregnancy with wasn't till this next Tuesday. Scott and I are planning on going to New York tomorrow and I wanted to make sure there wasn't anything seriously wrong before we took the trek out there. The doctors office after hearing about my symptoms was amazing and got me in for an appointment at 12:00. After checking me over the Doctor said that I was just fine, and that I may be worrying a little to much, and to just relax a little. She did reassure me though that being overly cautious was something she often sees in first time expecting mothers. Anyway, during the appointment, the Dr. used a doppler and I got to hear our little one's heartbeat for the first time. Over the last few months it is sometimes hard to believe that I am actually pregnant. However, hearing Scott and I's baby's heartbeat made it so much more real. Its amazing how your heart leaps inside when you hear that precious speeding little thump, thump, thump. I can't wait for Scott to be able to hear it as well. Anyway, the appointment went well and she scheduled me for an ultrasound this next week as well. I am truly looking forward to seeing a picture of our little one. Well, just wanted to keep everyone updated. Hope your weeks are going well.

Rounding the End to the First Trimester

So as I come around to the end of my first trimester, I have to say that I am starting to gain some of my energy back. I have been completely exhausted for the last couple of months, so its nice to be able to wake up from a good nights sleep and actually feel rested. Although my energy level is getting better, my morning sickness/nausea continues to rear its ugly head. I have also noticed I am much more sensative to smells. I almost died walking from my apartment down the steps out to my car today. I am sure it didn't smell that much different, but to me it was as if garbage had been sitting there for days. Not a pleasant feeling. I cannot really complain though, becuase I truly have been blessed these first few months with not that bad of morning sickness.
I am back to work again. Horray!! I have been going crazy at home this last week having nothing to do. I am so glad to be back and actually doing productive things. I hope everyone had happy holidays. Scott ad I love you all

Apologies

It has come to my attention that more people than I realized have access to my blog. It was my intention through this blog to keep my family informed about developments in my life. Due to complications related to Scott and I being pregnant and the order in which we had planned on notifying people, I want to offer a sincerest of apologies to any who may have been hurt or offended. It was not our intention to let others outside of our immediate families know of the situation before others found out. I know that there have been individuals hurt becuase of this and for that I am very sorry, it was never my intention. I know that although this post may not even reach the eyes of the given recepients, I still wish to indicated my sadness in having hurt anyone.

Sincerely Apologetic.

Christa