Our First Ultrasound

What is it with these two week waits?! They are just killing me!

Two weeks ago, we had our first pregnancy test and blood work drawn. Our doctor had told us that Wednesday's blood work would be a good indication as to how things were going, but more importantly would be in two weeks when we would have our first ultrasound.

I have been praying so hard since that appointment. I knew we would find out a lot at this appointment, but my biggest prayer has always been, "Lord, please keep my baby (or maybe babies) healthy. Please let them grow and develop and help my body to hold onto this pregnancy."

It seemed like today would never get here. I have been so prayerful today, hoping and trusting that we would receive good news. I had been so anxious for this appointment that I had even mixed up the appointment time. All along I thought it was at 2:00, when really we were scheduled for 2:30. And while it doesn't seem like much, those 30 minutes were torture at 1:30 when I was ready to head out the door and realized my goof!

When we finally arrived to the doctor's office, 15 minutes early, Keal and I walked in hand-in-sweaty-hand (we were both pretty anxious). Luckily, the afternoons aren't usually their busy times, so they got us in right as we were sitting down. Julie walked us back and smiled at me, "Don't worry, we won't take your blood pressure today. We know you're pretty anxious before your first ultrasound and blood pressure sometimes sky rockets."

Once in the examining room, Keal pulled his chair all the way up to my side. I looked up at him a little funny, "What? I want to be close to you and the screen to see everything!" He gave me a quick kiss, grabbed my hand, and offered a beautiful prayer. As always, he prayed for your health not for our own selfish needs, but to give all honor and glory to God.

Kit walked in right after "Amen." It was the moment of truth.

At first, as I looked at the screen, we didn't see anything. I have to say, there was a minute of panic where I thought, Oh my gosh. What if this is all one big mistake. What if there's no baby in there?! I uttered a quick, silent prayer, when she said, "Okay. Here we are....looks like we have a grouping here!"

Grouping?! What did grouping mean? In my mind a group is multiple....like 4, 5, 6!! She gave us a big grin and said, "Yep, we have twins! Here's Baby A and Baby B."

I couldn't believe it. I had felt like you were twins all along. I just knew you were. But I didn't want to utter those words until I knew it for sure. And there you were...the both of you! Hearts fluttering on the screen...the most beautiful thing I may have ever seen in my life. Your hearts were beating within my body. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

Before we left, she warned us not to "tell the world yet." As with any pregnancy, there is still a great deal of risk. So, we are quietly shouting our praises and thanks today to our family and friends that have been so close to us through this journey. We have received such beautiful, touching texts and phone calls today. We cannot thank our God enough for this incredible miracle He has given us. We are beyond blessed and humbled to be given the opportunity to be your parents! And while we shout our praises, we will continue holding on to our faith, praying for your safety, for you to keep growing, and for the Lord to continue working this miracle in our lives! We love you, Sweet Ones, and can't wait to be your parents!

First family photo!