Well, I’ve slacked off again and not written a post in a while – but at least it was for good reason. WE’RE HAVING TWINS!

Two weeks after our embryo transfer we found out that we were pregnant. Rebekah’s HCG level as around 5,000 – anything over 10 signals pregnancy. At that point we figured it was just really high from the transfer and the medications, we weren’t thinking multiples at that point.

A couple weeks after we heard the good news about the pregnancy, we went in for our first ultrasound. It was during the first ultrasound we first learned we were having twins. When they first started the ultrasound I was watching on a separate monitor. I saw what I thought was a kiddo, but then it disappeared and another one appeared. I thought to myself “Was that the same one, or did I just see 2?”. It was about that time when the doctor said “Here is your first twin…”. Rebekah and I looked at each other and were like “What did he just say?!” – then he said, “…here is your other twin – congratulations!”.

Since then, it’s been a whirlwind. With carrying twins, Rebekah is completely worn out. Those little guys (or gals) are literally sucking the life out of her – so she has been very tired most of the time. Since she’s been so worn out, I’ve had to pick up some of the duties around the house that she normally does. I’ve been doing quite a bit of the cleaning and picking up, in addition to my normal duties of cleaning and yard work, etc.

After finding out we’re having twins, I’ve been doing a lot of research to find out info about raising (and affording) twins. I’ve been able to find some good resources out there from Dads of multiples who write about their personal experiences and give tips and tricks – which I’m thinking about doing the same for other Dads out there. Rebekah is very thrifty and I’m “resourceful”, so anything I can find out I’d like to pass along to other Dads-to-be like me to help them keep from totally freaking out.

We are so blessed that God has taken care of us and the babies so far. We could not have made it this far with Him guiding us and protecting the babies at every turn.

We’re expecting the twins to arrive sometime around late December or early January – so it will definitely be a great Christmas present this year.

Until next time (hopefully sooner than it was this time…),
-E