Here's an updated picture of our little ones. I call them fatties because I can't believe how big they have gotten in the two weeks between the two pictures, yahoo. I even pray that they will be fat and David makes fun of me...but I'm serious. I have been interviewing many moms of multiples and one of the questions I always ask is what their birth weight was and I am sick of hearing 3 pounds, 4 pounds etc. I want big fatties like 6 or 7 pounders!
(The technician wrote on the best picture...grrrr. Obviously Baby B is on my right side and Baby A is on my left. They didn't move around, she just always labels Baby A as the lowest baby in the uterus. In the picture they are both head down and face up, they are measuring 8 weeks, 1 day and 8 weeks, 2 days and they have heartbeats of 180 and 170 beats per minute and they are the size of raspberries!)
Being pregnant has brought such fear into my life, every sneeze and every weird abdominal twinge scares me. I feel like we're living a dream, and it's just too good to be true. But I am so grateful for David, our family and friends whose words of encouragement are so unfailing. I feel more love and support now then I have ever felt before in my life. Every day there's a card, a package, a call, someone extending their hearts in fellowship and love...to each of you I am so grateful. Thank you!
Last week on one day 3 different sets of twins came into my work with their mommies. It was such a reassuring feeling. Average, ordinary women can do this. These strangers have all allowed me to ask crazy questions ("How many placentas did you have?") and they have offered up some great advise. I feel like Heavenly Father sent these women into my life to reassure me that He's aware of me and to give me peace that I am not alone on this scary journey. I hope I don't sound so dramatic, it's just when everyone has got a tragic twin pregnancy story or when doctors "reassure" you that 40% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage and that with twins your chances are increased, it's just all more then I feel like I can take. But as I stated above, I feel very blessed and watched over, not only by Heavenly Father, but my those who love and support me, we are so truly blessed...doubly blessed!
13 comments:
They are sooo cute!! Make sure you post how many weeks you are with each new picture. I can't wait to find out what they are!! Don't worry, my mom had twins, both 6 pounders. I hope they're fatties too. :) Love ya!
Jenn
You need to not be so cute when you write. It takes me longer to get through the message, when I am constantly wiping tears away. You are prayed for many times everyday. Your mom and I love you, David, and those twins. Did I tell you I am no longer a Dodger fan. Yep you guessed it, I am a Twins fan. Anyway we can't wait to double spoil The boys. Yes that's my prediction. Love Mom and Dad
I am so happy that all is well. I too believe that Heavenly Father is sending these women into your life. He is aware of you and those babies!! Pregnancy brings worries but I can only imagine that twins would make you worry even more. You are awesome and I have no doubt that you will be able to handle them with all the love, care, and attention necessary! Godd luck and thanks for the update.
You are so luckt to have all those ultrasounds! Having had miscarriages, I always have a hard time believing I'm really pregnant until I hear a heartbeat. Except with Ed. He made me so sick and tired it wasn't even funny. I think worrying is normal, and maybe with twins it's twice as bad! Heavenly Father sends you who you need when you need them, boys or girls, or both. Are you puking yet? Are you very tired? Or are you lucky and just feel good?
Awe...little peanuts. I got to the point that I could not listen to horror stories and I told people to only tell me the good, uplifting stories. I have a friend whos twins were HUGE when they were born. Even if they are small, it will be fine. Sofia was around 5 lbs. She was tiny tiny tiny but look at her now! She is a fatty! Remember, the smaller the better when the kid is making its way into this world! Sofia was a breeze cause she was so small. I think I pushed twice. Breast milk fattens them up like nothing else. Keep us updated! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Oh, and I am placing my bet now. I think you are having one boy and one girl. Do you find out in two months or so? Are you going to find out?
Amanda!! This is amazing to see the progress of these little babies! You are WAY lucky to see them grow. Its amazing how they have changed in such a short time. I think the one on the left looks like David. :) My guess is boy and girl.
oh my, how they've grown! I love them already!
Amanda-
Hi. I am so excited for you and your twinsies! They do look like they have grown. I too hope they will be fatties because that means their healthy! Also, I wanted to let you know I am adding you to my blog list on my blog because your's is so adorable. Anyway if this is a problem, just let me know!
Mandi Kirk
Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys! Why is it that people feel the need to scare pregnant women? If I am pregnant I do not want to hear your horrible labor story or anything depressing. Tell me the good stuff.
Oh, and we know someone who had 6-pound twins. Good luck fattening yours up- fat babies are so cute!
So I am late with my 2 cents, but I can't help but comment.
Your little raspberries are so cute, and I'm going with your dad's gut. 2 boys! Mostly because I love my boys so much and I think every mom should have at least 3 of them! ;)
Pregnancy and motherhood reduces you to a vulnerability you could have never imagined. But it also brings more happiness than you thought you could ever know. I am so excited for you guys! And I will pray that your babies will be fat! Healthy and FAT!
It's great to hear that the little ones are healthy! It's amazing how Heavenly Father sends us just what we need! You will be a wonderful mother to the two - I haven't decided whether I think it will be one of each or two boys. I definitely don't think it will be two girls!! I'll let you know when decide!
Hey Amanda... glad to hear you are doing great. As one of your family members that has had a few... one thing that scared me the most was rolling over or sitting up and your stomach feels like it is ripping off. This started before I was showing. It hurt on sneezes too, my Dr. told me it was just stretching, it made me nervous though, Mitch too... but what can I say... 3 healthy babies! You are doing great... everything will work out perfect for you guys, you guys are good people. And you will have fatties sweetheart... it is in the Clement bloodline! They will be the Fatty Clydes! I can see the headlines now!
Amanda,
Amy (Urmston) Coontz here. I just had to tell you about my friend Amber, she had twin boys last fall, and they were both over 7 pounds. She went almost 40 weeks. So keep praying for the fatties.
Amy
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