Friday, May 09, 2008

Ummmmm.........TWINS?????

I was working on the computer late one night when Tasha gently laid a pregnancy test on the desk. "What do you think of that?" she asked. Both of us didn't think it was possible (especially considering our track record of getting children after 4 yrs of trying), so she got another test out. Positive. "Maybe they're old pregnancy tests," I said. At 11:30pm Tasha went to Wal-Mart to get some new tests. Sure enough, even the new one showed positive.

Shocker! We were really excited, but needed to wait a couple weeks to confirm this with the OB. At this appointment, they brought us to their ultrasound room. After a little looking, the doctor asked, "Do you want the good news or bad news first." As you know, we don't like to be teased about "bad news" at all, so we were quickly relieved (kind of) when he said that we were having TWINS, "which is the good and the bad news".

Needless to say we left the OB office in total shock. That turned out to be the beginning of many realizations. The first came as we approached our car...yep-we suddenly realized that our Lexis is now too small. Four carseats and sedans just don't mix. SUV? Nope. Not when you consider we would be the ones having to crawl over the middle seat to buckle in Kaya/Maleah or the twins in the back. So minivan here we come--and yes, I'm actually getting more and more excited about it. And the list of realizations is getting longer. For now, we are just plain excited.

Due date is mid November, and yes, this time we'll find out what we are going to have.

19 comments:

Kara said...

Yeah, that's so exciting! That would be a pretty big shock. Good luck shopping for a mini van! Tell Tasha I hope she's feeling well and to get her rest! Kara (Swanemyr) Mathews- Ignacio, CO

EstesSBTAK said...

Super congrats. Amber (ross) told me and I am so happy for you! Have fun shopping for a minivan! Brandi (Ross) Estes - from CO

ang said...

Well, you already know how shocked and excited we are...and how stoked we are (for the minivan)!

Holly said...

We are so happy for you! IF anyone can do it- it'd be you 2! luv, Kartchners
kartchtown.com/blog

Ann said...

Congratulations!! I hope all is well in your shopping adventures. Hope to see you soon

Unknown said...

CONGRATULATIONS! What exciting news!
We hope everything goes great.

lucy said...

Oh MY GOSH!!! I have chills. Congrats!!

jules said...

Well, let me tell you it is a adventure!! But well worth the fun. Our too not so little twins will be one is less than a month!! Hope you find a minivan, and don't buy too much twin stuff just yet, we are just getting to the point we were are outgrowing a lot of what you will need, and we will be happy to pass some(if not all of it) on to you guys. : ) Depends on what you guys get I guess. Just in case you do need stuff, babies r us has a twin discount, and so does the osk gosh outlet I heard. You can also go online to learn a lot about twin deals on things!! :) We just need to get together, and talk about all these things! Julie (Preboski) Bryan

Brenda said...

I can't believe you'll be doubling your family :) Why get a minivan when you can get the comfort of an 08 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (you can even get it so you can walk back to the third row :)

Kate said...

I just had to comment! Congrats! That's really exciting! I've heard mini vans are actually really wonderful! Enjoy the new car, and your upcoming babies!!

(Twins are my dream. No really! I hope the pregnancy goes well for Tasha!)

Kate said...

I just had to comment! Congrats! That's really exciting! I've heard mini vans are actually really wonderful! Enjoy the new car, and your upcoming babies!!

(Twins are my dream. No really! I hope the pregnancy goes well for Tasha!)

Shambonies said...

oh my gosh that is awsome i cant beleive you are going to be having twins!! I hope it is two boys then you will have 2 girls and 2 boys perfect or if you had twin girls then it would be 5 girls with tasha and 1 boy even more perfect!! yay i am so excited fo ryou guys!!

Bethany said...

Hey Congrats, guys! Four kids is an adventure!)
We are excited for you.

Team Heaton said...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Martina said you had news, but I had no idea it would be this!! That is sooooooo awesome! (I'm a bit excited, as you can tell!)

Ivy & Mae said...

TWINS! Congrats! How exciting! What lucky little babies!

Kass Martin said...

Hip Hip Horay! I am so happy for you on so many levels. Congrats on being pregnant. What a great thing. Congrats on TWINS. Bri's neices are twins and they are adorable. They entertain each other and are the easiest on Brian's sister and bro in law. Congrats on getting a van! They are the best thing ever. I wasn't too excited about the idea and in fact thought it jumped me up 10 years as I drove it but now I wouldn't get anything else. They are so practical. They drive like a caddilac and get great gas mileage. I love ours. I can't wait til this one breaks down and we can get the new and improved ones with the stow and go. That'll be the day!!! Good luck. Let's all get together. It's been so long. Oh and my last congrats goes to you guys finding out what you are going to have. That is so exciting.

McBride Family said...

Hey guys! This is Jeri Ann, Reagan's mom, from Alabama. Congratulations again! How is Kaiya? We are still in the hospital in Alabama. Looks like we will be here for at least 4 more weeks. Hope you are feeling well Tasha. Reagan's blog is www.reaganfaithmcbride.blogspot.com. Talk to you soon. Jeri Ann and Allen

The Favorite said...

WOW!!!! WE are very excited for all of you and wish you all the best!

Jam said...

I'm so excited for you! You're great parents. What a blessing!!! I pray all goes well for you. Jamille :D