Baby Bump

This is me in my work bathroom. My hideaway.

12 weeks

So I am at about 12 weeks now. I have another appointment with our midwife in a couple weeks, so I may or may not be able to tell the sex of the little ones. My nausea has gone away, with the exception of a few random days. Brushing my teeth provokes the gagging the most (not even brushing my tongue anymore), so usually it is after I brush, or sometimes before I can even wash my mouth out. My tummy pokes out and I hate buttoning my pants (or wearing them) - but that's no different than any other time in my life. My tailbone is sore, and I feel like I can never get enough food in my belly for the three of us. But I love it. All of it.

Dave's car lease was up in December so I drive him to work almost every day and pick him up. It's fun because I like getting up and ready at the same time with my love every morning. We have a lot of fun together, even through our trials. He really is my best friend in the whole world. 

So we've been budgeting a lot, and saving as much as we can. We have gotten A LOT of baby stuff for free. Already. From friends. It's awesome. 

Like this LOVELY crib, no mattress yet, but exactly what I fantasized about:

And this double stroller with two car seats!!!:

We are very lucky. And happy.

Happy birthday Albie

Dave's oldest sister and her family came to visit and we got to celebrate her youngest boy's birthday. One year old birthday parties are fun. This kid loves to eat.

And when it's one kid's birthday party, it's every kid's birthday party. Charlie (in the red) has his crazy friends over.

A Peaceful Thought

"...When those you care about and whose opinion you respect suddenly turns against you or your loved ones, it hurts immensely. But you can't let that one moment bring you down, at least not for too long because nothing comes from sitting around feeling miserable. Know and love them enough to understand that because you are in their life, you may sometimes be the target. Sometimes you are in someone's life to be the lesson or learn from it. Sometimes you will weather it together and other times not. You can never be on the same page in life and can't force someone along a path they aren't willing to take. But if you can't keep them in your life, always keep them in your heart. Always love them but love yourself more to keep yourself from hurt. That way you never close the door that they may want to open again one day." - my friend Melissa

This struck me. I didn't necessarily NEED this, but it is a very peaceful way of thinking. It reminds me of good times and bad times, good people and bad people, people in my life, and people who were once in my life that I don't know if I'll ever see again. And I want to put this on my blog so I can always remember this thought and maybe spread some peace to other hearts as well.

Sheetz

There are a lot of funny things about this place. One of the funniest things is that there is a gas station called Sheetz, and it's not just a gas station, but a sit-in restaurant. Pretty much everything is made to order, and people LOVE it. They go there for dinner. And lunch....and any time. For christmas I got a coupon book just for Sheetz and a $20 gift card there from people at work. I will admit they have good hot chocolate, and hot any-flavor-you-can-think-of.

Oh the many sad wonders and joys of central PA. 

The News

David and I are now "+ two" because we are having TWINS! Total shock and total excitement. It's insane. This blog will be the host of all the crazy and fun stories and updates lying ahead. 

Like this:

The top baby is in a larger sac that is taking a lot more of the room, but they are same size, and this is normal. They are just about 8 1/2 weeks. Hearing their separate heartbeats was the most amazing moment of my life.

We just feel blessed, and we know that if God wants us to do this, we can. We're gonna have a lot of exhausting fun!!! So stay tuned.