Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Are You Kidding Me #18


I've been doing these "are you kidding me" posts for awhile now and nothing fits the title more than what I'm about to tell everyone.
About 3 1/2 weeks ago Seth and I learned that I'm pregnant with identical twins!! All I could say was "are you kidding me?". I can't have twins, I can't carry twins and then a few swear words might have come out of my mouth at that time.
I mean seriously if you had asked me one thing that I thought would never happen to me, it's having twins! But they're here and everything looks good. So we are expanding our family from 2 to 4 in one fell swoop!
Of course we're a little nervous, scared, happy, excited you name it and we've felt it.
I'm sure you have questions or comments and I'd love to hear them all but let me just make one request. Please refrain from telling me any "horror" stories about someone you know or something you've heard. I promise I've already had every negative thought and I really don't need to hear any bad stories. We need all the positive energy we can get! If you want more details call me, I'd love to talk.
Opps! Forgot one thing. I'm 12 weeks.
Oh and that cute poem is how we told our family the big news, with a pack of double mint gum attached, of course.

35 comments:

Lindsey said...

OH MY GOSH! Congratulations! That will be so fun and wild and just the challenge I know you guys are up for! I'm so mad that we are gone for all the excitement, I'd love to help you out. So when are you due? This is something too exciting to be commenting on your blog about... but I'm lame and doing it anyways :) Congrats to you both!!

Jessica said...

Hey Amy - first of all YEAH!!! A big Congrats to you and I am sending a BIG hug! That is wonderful and exciting news.
Identical? That is awesome!

Also, check out my blog I made a post just special for YOU!! And made my first "Are you kidding me" post!
LOVE ya Amy!!
Again, how wonderful for ALL of you!

Jessica said...

OH, - gotta tell us how far along you are, when your due, are you going to find out what you are having?

Venna said...

Oh my...how exciting! Congratulations! Two for the price of one! lol I always thought it would be so fun to have twins. Hope you are feeling well and can keep up with your other 2 beautiful girls.

Venna said...

by the way...I have a blog for Gavin too. eldergavinrice.blogspot.com

Amy said...

What?!? You sneak! Telling me a relative has questions about twins...good one!! I am nothing but excited for you! Twins can be a little scary, but once you get the hang of it, it can go very smoothly. Holy cow! I still can't believe it. Twins are fun and trust me I should know! Let me know what questions you have!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Nate, Jenny and Amelia said...

Yes Chuck just told us! He brought over some double mint gum and i thought it was a little thank you or something he gives to people he gets insurance for. Haha! So exciting! We are so happy for you!

Lori said...

Yay! They will be two beautiful babies. I've heard so much about the special bond that identical twins share. Can't wait to find out if they are two little boys or two little girls! I'm glad that everything is looking good! Is Bella so excited?

Gates Family said...

Holy crap! I was sitting behind you in church on Sunday and actually wondering when you and Seth would have another, but two? By the way, I was going to call you after church...I've been there many times...

Congratulations!

eMiLy said...

my sister texted and told me the news....I'm so excited for you! That is just crazy and amazing and awesome and soooo fun!! YAY! CONGRATS!

Kathy said...

Oh my gosh!!!! That is so awesome! Congratulations. I am sure you are totally freaked out, what a blessing for your family.Everything will work out, you guys have a lot of people looking out for you.
Kathy

** Adrian ** said...

OH AMY!! I am SOO THRILLED for you guys!!!! You have darling kids & these two will be no exception!!! I can't wait to see you with a cute pregnant belly!!! Call me if you ever need ANYTHING!!!

Kellie said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I had a feeling an announcement would be coming soon, but never thought it would be quite like this. I can't wait to see how cute they are. Please let us know how we can help out.

Kira said...

Congrats you guys!! This is such exciting news...I was shocked when Nate told me! I've always said twins would be awesome, hard for the first couple of years, but you only have to pregnant once and get two!!! Now that sounds like a deal if you ask me. You guys are so lucky and we're more than thrilled for your family :)

C Crane said...

Congrats! We are so excited for you! One pregnancy, two babes, that is the way to go!

Whitney said...

Oh my!! Congratulations!! I always thought twins would be fun! I am so excited for you guys. That is SO exciting!!!!! love ya!

Monica said...

Congratulations!! This is so exciting! I always hoped that I was going to have twins, so good for you! I can't wait to hear what you are having. So exciting!!

Mike said...

SEEEETH. You DOG! Way to go! You guys will do awesome. No doubt. We'll be cheerin you on all the way - from a safe distance :-) So, I guess it's time to start drinking bottled water? Don't want to take any chances!

Liz said...

What!!?? Oh my gosh! I can't believe it! Did you know that Sarah had twins? She went through all the emotions that you are going through now. I would love to talk to you about it! Sarah would love to give you advice. She had huge healthy boys.

Liz said...

Congratulations by the way!! I am way excited for you.

Jenn said...

I swear I left a comment, but oh well. When I read this, I kept looking at the calendar to see if it was April 1st. I am in shock!!! But, how great is that?!!! I think you will love having twins. You child will always have a friend to play with. I am a twin, but to have identical seems so great. They just seem to have a great relationship! And, let's face it, you are going to look darling with twins. Way better than me with one!!! Congrats, Seth and Amy! That is cool!!!

Chad and Kristen Milne said...

That is so cool! Between raising the kids and scrap booking for them you will be a busy gal:). I am really excited for you. Congratulations!!

Booboo said...

I about fell off my chair. I am SO excited for you guys. Like you said, I can't imagine how you are going to carry them. You are so petite to start with. Best of luck and please keep your blog updated so we can follow the progress.

the youngs said...

Wow! This is big news! How will two babies fit in such a petite belly! I have always wanted twins--lucky girl! Congrats!

Chris aka Nana said...

If I could do a cart wheel I would. That is the most exciting news!! Congratulations to all of you. Can't wait to see them.

Sissy Jackson said...

so excited for you! who would of thought. i would have said some choice words as well. let me know what they are and when! love ya

sunshine said...

I am so so so excited for you guys!! Bella and Claire are going to love having two younger siblings at once to play with!! How amazing to have twins. You guys rock and we love you tons! Cute announcement, I loved it...and so did our boys today..the gum is gone!! You're going to do great Amy!

Beth said...

Congrats! You guys are going to have one seriously crazy life! What? That's freaking awesome! You'll both do great I'm sure and if they come to our house we'll for sure have some benadryl around....hahaha.

Rick & Marianne said...

I'm still shocked (I'm still waiting for it to sink in)...We are so happy for you! These boys or girls are so lucky to come into such a great family! We love you guys!

Unknown said...

Amy, I'm not sure if you're emotionally ready for congratulations yet, but we feel really happy for you and Seth, Bella and Claire. Just think you'll have 2 little mothers to help you—maybe more help than you'll want. However, family is what we're all about and I know that you and Seth will be so excited when these 2 new little ones come to your family. Your 2 girls are so beautiful, just think how beautiful the next 2 will be. We love you and your family, we miss meeting with you and Seth for our dinner group.

Love, Wally and Barb

The Magic Family said...

I am so excited for you! It is going to be so much work, but you can do it!!! I know you can!!

Cindi said...

Congratulations Seth and Amy! The poem was a perfect way to break the news! Whether boys or girls...they will be beautiful!
Cindi Hatch

Jen Jenkins said...

CONGRATS! I am so excited for you! I bet your girls are so excited! One baby for each of them!! xoxo

Charlotte said...

We are long overdue for lunch Amy. We obviously have a ton to catch up on!! When are you free?

Congratulations! You and Seth make some mighty fine offspring! Can't wait to see how beautiful these two are.

simply jami said...

Ok, so I get behind checking my email and look what happens...congratulations!!! How exciting for your cute little family! Love you!