One, Two, Three.......

Mike and I had our first ultrasound today. We were hoping to see our little one on the big screen and hoping to hear that the heartbeat looks good. We were in for the shock of our life when we heard the doctor say the word... TRIPLETS!!! You read correctly, we are pregnant with triplets! When the doctor first started the scan, I saw 2 sacs right away, but I didn't say anything. When the doctor asked us if this was a spontanious or natural pregnancy. We answered that we did get pregnant on our own. I asked, Why, is it twins? He answered no, it's triplets. There are a set of identical twins from one egg and one baby from another egg. Multiples didn't really cross my mind with this pregnancy. I was more worried before our first ultrasound with Lindsay since we had 2 eggs transferred. You always know that multiples are a possibility but don't really think it would happen to you. We are still in a bit of shock, but are very excited with the news of 3 babies. It will be a challenge, but GOD wouldn't give us more than we can handle. We have a great support system of friends and family, so I know we will be fine. Well, I am going to head of to bed to get some sleep. It's hard work making 3 little ones =) I will keep everyone updated.

A New Miracle!!!

I know, I am such a horrible blogger. It has been about a month and a ½ since my last entry. I was giving updates on my weight loss. I got within 2 lbs of my pre-pregnancy weight and hit a wall. I wasn’t eating the best, so I figured that had something to do with it. I had lost most of the weight, but my belly still wouldn’t go down. That was ticking me off! I kept at it, until I started getting sick about 2 weeks ago. I was feeling a bit nauseated. With the flu going around, I thought I was just coming down with the flu. Mike wasn’t feeling well either. When we picked Lindsay up from daycare on Friday, September 5th, they told us that 3 kids had gone home with the flu. Then we heard that Mike’s dad and my dad had the flu. I didn’t think anything more of me not feeling good. Then that weekend, I really came down with the flu. By Monday, I was feeling much better energy wise, but I was still a bit nauseous. I hadn’t had a period in 2 months, but with me still nursing, that didn’t raise any red flags. I had gone from March until July without one. On a whim, I went to Rite-Aid at lunch and got a home pregnancy test. I didn’t want anyone to know that I was taking it, so I threw the packaging away at a trash can outside work. I hid the 2nd test in my car, so Mike wouldn’t find it. I put the test in my purse and went to the bathroom. I took the test and set it on the shelf in the bathroom. I was ready to leave, so I turned to grab the test, which I was sure was going to be negative. To my utter shock, there was a big plus sign staring me in the face. I immediately started shaking. With all the issues we had getting pregnant with Lindsay; we didn’t think the chances of us getting pregnant on our own were very likely at all. I hid the test in my purse and went back to my desk. I tried to instant message Mike, but he was still in his meeting. I told him to call me when he got out. I told him that my flu was going to be lasting longer than normal. It was going to be lasting about 9 months. He didn’t quite get was I was saying. I then blurted out, I’M PREGNANT! He was with 2 co-workers at the time, so he didn’t really get too excited. I think I caught him a bit off guard. He came over on his afternoon break and I showed him the tests. (Before he came over, I went to the car and got the 2nd test and took that one too. Again, it was positive!) I could see the befuddled look on his face. This was definitely a miracle. I could get pregnant on my own after all. I guess we were just trying too hard the first time. When we told people, we seemed to get the same response of total surprise. Like us, no one saw this coming.
Though this wasn’t planned, we are very grateful for this miracle. While I was carrying Lindsay, we nicknamed her “Peanut”. Mike has lovingly nicknamed the one “Walnut” or Wally for short. I haven’t had my first appointment yet, but from the date of my last period, I would be due around mid-April. Lindsay seems indifferent on the thoughts of being a big sister now. But I’m sure when “Wally” gets here, she will be excited. I know she will be a great Big Sister!!