If you haven't seen the previous post - GO TO IT FIRST!!!!!
The following is the original post where we were going to announce we are pregnant. It changed a bit after we found out we were having twins. I think you will still enjoy this post!
Jason and I have a ton of things in common when it comes to our families. For instance, we both are from families of 6 children (my mom has 6 but I also have an additional brother on my dad's side which brings my side to 7). Another thing, both our parents are converts and were sealed in the temple when they were pregnant with us both. We are both middle children (Jason is #3 and I am #4). Another thing that our families have in common, maybe I should say our parents have in common, is they have the same number of grand children. Our children have been #14 and #16...and (look at the title of this post- this is your chance to guess the secret we've been keeping) on both sides. Pretty crazy coincidences wouldn't you say?
Well, if you didn't guess it, I'm pregnant. The title of this post is the number of grandchildren my parents and Jason's parents will have in February/March of 2009. Did you guess it before I spilled the beans?
We officially found out on the night of July 4th while the fireworks where going off outside.
(That reminds me of another crazy coincidence...Jackson was born on the 4 year anniversary of the day Jason and I first met)
Wednesday was our first Dr. apt, we decided we wanted to wait and announce after that first appointment.
So, if you've been to my house lately and seen the disaster or asked me to do something and I've flaked out on you or called and I've had nothing to say (or didn't answer the phone)...well, this isn't an excuse but it does give some insight into my 'bad' behavior. OR if you've been disappointed by the number of post (or lack there of) on our blog lately, well, now you know - I've been avoiding you!
When we found out we were having twins we decided to skip the words and just put up a picture - pretty effective, don't you agree? I should state that it was not a TOTAL surprise. We've been marveling at my size considering how far along I am. Also 2 of my 3 sisters have had twins. One had fraternal and the other identical. We are having identical. They have separate sacs but the same placenta.
I'm 9 1/2 weeks along and the due date is March 1st (so sometime in February). This may mess with our Christmas travel plans, we'll just have to wait and see.
I love your post! Very cute. Don and I got up very happy this morning. There is some excitement in the air knowing that two sweet babies are on the way. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteActually, we have 9 granddaughters and 8 grandsons. So this will be 18 and 19 for us.
I totally guessed your secret before you spilled the beans.
ReplyDeleteCongrats. hope that you stay healthy and raelize that it is ok to leave the house a little dirty sometimes.
ReplyDeleteO Boss, you are a cheater! I knew I would get some fabulously witty comments from you though:).
ReplyDeleteIn the sonogram they labeled the babies 'baby A and baby B'. I thought it might be funny to actually choose names that started with A and B so we could continue to call them A and B for the rest of their lives...hahaha :) Jason wasn't so keen on the idea...I'll have to keep working on him!
Well, I'm sure this won't give you any extra leverage with Jason, but I'm totally with you on naming the babies "A..." and "B..."
ReplyDeleteBut if that doesn't work out, there's always Fishzma and Vodjseh (today's word verification). Fishzma's got that organic feel you've achieved with your kids' middle names. And though I'm a little rusty, I'm pretty sure Vodjseh means "beautiful tomato" in Sanskrit.
And speaking of beautiful vegetables, those green beans from your garden were delicious! I ate half of the raw on the way home, and the rest I steamed with dinner. Yum!
congrats Amber and Jason! Way to double your family! I'll have to give you a call soon. I love you!
ReplyDeleteyay for you guys!! twins will be so cool!! i have to admit i'm glad it isn't me but if anyone can do it, it's you guys!! i'm so excited for you. babies are such blessings and double the blessings is always a plus.
ReplyDeleteohhhhhhhhh amber that is a handful fir you but soooo exciting! congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! Your kids are going to have so much fun with their new siblings.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I know I'm way late on this (I've been so lazy about blogs) but CONGRATULATIONS!!! And how crazy! I would fall right off the table if they ever told me I was having twins. I'm sure you are up for it! Can't wait to find out boy or girl!
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