Ten Weeks and One Day…
So since most of you have already seen the pictures (dang Xanga announced it too fast – I’d gone to bed right after I put those up), here is the official announcement.
After two years of trying, we are finally expecting! We’ve known for about 6 weeks, but I’ve been trying to keep it quiet until after my first official appointment, which was Friday. And that’s when the real surprise came.
If you look closely…
You will see TWO little blobs in that first picture. That’s right…we’re expecting twins! Unfortunately, they were in different planes, so the ultrasound couldn’t pick them both up at the same time. So the odd looking gingerbread man in the first picture is Baby A, and the blob in the second is Baby B.
But the reality is finally beginning to sink it after three days. The family has all been told, and that pretty much means there’s no hope of keeping it quiet now. So, at ten weeks, we are sharing the good news.
And there is lots of good news, really. The babies are roughly the same size and level of development with a good solid wall between them. The doctor said this would save other problems later. I have had almost no nausea at all, only consistent, almost-daily headaches. But I’ve spent the weekend trying to get more food and water into my system, and the headaches have almost disappeared. So I think they were the result of dehydration and low blood sugar. And I’m really, really tired these days, though the extra nutrients and letting myself rest more during the day are helping some with that as well.
So thank you, thank you, thank you to all of my Xanga friends for all the prayers, encouragement and support you’ve given. You made a huge difference! And if you’d keep on praying, I’d really appreciate it. A couple of specific things: I’m supposed to gain upwards of 50 lbs. in the next 6 months. As I normally weigh about 100 lbs, this is a daunting concept, and I’m having to change my entire way of thinking about eating, and it’s hard. So pray that I’d adjust quickly. Also, obviously, pray for continued good health for me and the babies, for wisdom to adjust my busyness levels as necessary, and for wisdom to know what to do about my job at CU for the fall. Needless to say, Eric and I are both still a bit overwhelmed by the whole idea!
SO, that’s the news. It’s been hard to keep it from you for so long, but there you go! Happy Tuesday!
@faithchick – you are so cute Jess about praying for one of us to be pregnant – Praise God that now that we all are 🙂 Hugs to all my fellow pregnant gals!
oh my goodness – I have bene totally out of the loop – CONGRATULATIONS!
I can’t believe so many of us are having babies at the same time – God is good.
WOW twins. When SP and I had our first ultrasound she said there was just one and he asked ‘are you sure there isn’t another behind that one?’ – it was so cute! But there is definitely only one.
I am almost 12 weeks now – I can’t believe it, have my next scan on Thursday 🙂
Looking forward to sharing this journey with you!
Oh my goodness! So happy for you! Life is about to become very exciting I am sure! May our Lord be your strength and portion! 🙂
Why are we amazed when God answers us? WOWWOWWOWWOW! You and Nixie have been a constant in my prayers…..and will continue to be, but with JOY! I’ll be glad to babysit…just bring ’em down!
Praise God…two healthy babies! Praying that you continue to do well and that you get over the tiredness soon.
I thought I’d encourage you in the “overwhelmed” department with a “count your blessings” nudge. You are 10 weeks along. I was 20 weeks along before I knew it was 2, not one!!! You have 10 extra weeks to get your mind wrapped around this!
And I just can’t stop smiling for you! I LOVE my twins, and I know you will love it, too. Oh, praise the Maker of Heaven and Earth, the Giver of Life! He is GOOD!
<That’s a BIG smile, not a laugh, this time!
Just coming back for another smile.
Make that TWO smiles. 
Whoo hoo! I’m so excited for you. I’m so glad I came over to your site for your news. I have twins, so I recognized Baby A & B right away. I also struggled for 6 years with infertility. I’ve been praying for Marla’s list and so I’ve been praying for you and I will keep on praying!!! I’m so very excited and how cool is it to see how God answers prayer!
I don’t really know what to say since I talked to you this morning. You know I’m here to help in any way I can!! I am so happy that this happened for you!
I, like Kimberly, woke up still excited for you!! I hope everything continues as it is right now!!
congratulations! that is great news!! i guess you are due right around christmas if you are 2 weeks behind me? but you’ll probably go in november so you’ll probably be ahead of me!! 🙂
Congratulations! Very exciting- what an incredible answer to prayer!
tears of joy for you, Shannah. That is so exciting! I hope you continue to feel good and just revel in this special time!!!
Take naps!!!! No guilt!!!
@trishlrich – The ‘official’ date is Dec. 22, but of course, if we make the end of November, we’ll be doing well!
Wow, so exciting! I came over from Kimberly’s page and I couldn’t be happier for you and your TWO little blobs!! Congratulations!
Congratulations!
What’s the official due date?
@shannahhogue – “It’s going to be bad, very soon.” Nope – it’s good, no matter how you look at it!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
what an exciting time for you and your hubby…
i’ll be praying for you.
@ch1pch0p – wow!! if a guy noticed……..
@shannahhogue – if you already have a bump, pictures are required, you know.
Yeah, Gail, Kevin noticed as soon as he saw her! lol
Still smiling!!! I woke up this morning happy, and I know it was because of you!
@faithchick – That’s awesome, Jess! It’s funny how God answers prayers like that! And yes, I did know when you messaged me. But honestly, my answer would’ve been the same either way…
@gsowell – I will definitely be picking the brains of anyone who’s available! And actually, the bump is already showing (depending on the shirt I’m wearing and how I move. It’s going to be bad very, very soon!
@faithchick – That gives me goosebumps. Praise the Lord!!
You know what I just remembered? This is cool—God is cool.
Several weeks ago, I knew that there was the possibility that i’d be pregnant sometime in the near future, but I prayed & asked that God would allow specifically you & nixie to conceive before I did. When I heard about nixie, i was thrilled!! And when I found out myself, I thought it was neat that even one of the two was pg. before me. And here you are–pg before me, too! 
awesome!!
two babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh shannah, i am beyond excited!!!! thrilled! elated! overjoyed! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you and eric!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know, when I saw those US last night–i thought–“I wonder if it’s twins.” i don’t know if there’s anything in the pics that made me think that, or if it was just a fleeting thought.
YIPEEEEEEEEEEE!! I’m excited for you!!!!! so, you already knew when I messaged you about being pg myself? that’s funny.
I’m like Marla. I scoured the ultrasound pictures for clues. I saw the word single, but I also saw something labeled “A.” Mothers of twins all remember the gestational labels of Twin A and Twin B, so I was suspicious. This is sooooo exciting. I know you have Michelle to pump for info on twins, but feel free to pick my brain as often as you’d like. I will share anything I’ve learned on this crazy journey. Yippeeee!!!!!! It is so exciting. And be warned. Those of us who are shorter carry twins all out front. There’s no where else for them to go. People WILL be staring at you. And you totally won’t care! I am jealous of your lack of sickness! That’s fabulous. Oh, I’m just rambling and gushing now….YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!
OH MY GOSH!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! this is such an awesome answer to so many prayers!
Oh Shannah, I was just praying for you today! Thank you, Jesus! I am SO excited for you to have 2 bundles of joy! Will keep praying…
Okay, I just went back and read your blog. I commented before I even read it. 🙂 My SIL didn’t have twins, but she went from 99 pounds to 159 pounds with her first. 🙂 You’ll do great. I promise to keep praying. This is just so stinking exciting. PRAISE THE LORD!!
AAAAAAHHHHHH!! I am so so so so so so THRILLED for you!!! I THOUGHT it was twins but the word single really got me. 🙂 Love you! So happy for you! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!