Week 20 Update: Growing like weeds

At 20 weeks, I can honestly say...WOW!!! I'm getting really BIG!!! I just can't help but think how totally miraculous this is. These boys are by far the biggest blessing I have ever experienced. At 20 weeks, they are very active and it's such a neat experience to feel them move.
After learning last week that they were both boys, my mom and I started on our quest to get their closet "stocked", needless to say, these boys are going to be the best dressed little guys ever.
Dan and I also had a fun time registering for all of the necessities, and I must say I felt a little funny registering for that much stuff...but I'm certain it will all be used.
As for Dan's job situation (or lack there of), we are still praying for something to open up. We know and trust that God won't close any windows without opening doors, so we are hanging on tight to that, knowing we will be just fine.

Thanks again for all of the continued prayers and support, words can express how much we appreciate all of them.

Blessings-
Dan, Gretchen and the boys!

Drum Roll Please....

We will be welcoming 2 sweet boys into our family this March. We couldn't be happier, especially once we learned they are both HEALTHY!!!!
Everything measured right on track for this stage so we are so thankful. There daddy is looking forward to purchasing 2 sets of ice skates :)

Thanks for all of the prayers, please keep them coming.
I have experienced a significant amount of swelling and stiffness in the last few days, so I'm headed to Battle Creek this afternoon to see my rheumatologist (please pray that this is only a flare up and not the return of my rheumatoid).

Blessings-
Dan, Gretchen and the BOYS!!!!

18 Weeks and Growing RAPIDLY

At 18 weeks, I must say I'm not loving the look of pregnancy on me, but I'm loving the blessing that it is.

Not a whole lot new to report, other than the obvious.

Today officially marks what could be my half way point, and that is one of the most exciting points of all of this :)

I go to the Dr. next week Tuesday, and we will find out the genders at that time, Stay Tuned!!!

Please continue to pray for:
-Healthy Babies
-Relief from the migraines
-Uneventful Ultrasound
-Dan's upcoming job interview

God's Timing

At 17 weeks, I don't have a whole lot new to report on...so I thought I'd have some fun with this post.

Things I've learned over the last 29 years life, more so in the last 1 year than anything.

I have always had this picture in my mind that I would be a mom by the time I was 25...low and behold here I am at 29.

God has blessed me with the greatest birthday gift of ALL, pregnancy!!! After several painful months of wondering if we were ever going to have children of our own, I must say this is by far the greatest gift ever. However, we have not gotten to where we are today without several bumps in the road, but through it all I have learned 1 thing for sure...everything will happen in God's time.

With that being said, please continue to remember Dan in your prayers as he continues the difficult road of being unemployed (both financially and emotionally)!!!

Thanks to all of my wonderful friends and family for the "Happy Birthday" wishes, all of my dreams are coming true :)

16 Weeks and counting

Wow...I can't believe how the time is flying by.
At 16 weeks, I'm getting bigger by the day, and last night I think I actually felt the start of the flutters.
I'm truly enjoying being pregnant and thank God daily for these little miracle babies.
I'm getting very antsy to find out the genders so I can start shopping, but truthfully I will be thrilled with whatever God blesses us with.
Over the past few weeks I've battled some pretty nasty headaches, and am trying so hard not to be a complainer about them, but....it's no fun. The Dr. prescribed me Tylenol 3 last week, and it's just not even taking the edge off, so yesterday they moved me up to Vicodin...and fortunately that helped. I just get really nervous about taking all of these hardcore drugs being pregnant even though they are considered to be safe.

As far as Dan's job situation, I think we are coming down the home stretch. My hope is that within the next few weeks he'll be back to work, and loving where ever he lands.

Please Continue to Pray for:
Health of the babies and me
Dan's job situation
Relief from the headaches


PS....Guinness wanted you to see how she is maintaining her beautiful profile :)

Blessings-
Dan, Gretchen and the babies