"It looks like there are two in here!"

The first surprise was finding out we were pregnant. After a house full of 3 boys, a 4th child, although a surprise, was going to be OK.  I'd never had an unplanned pregnancy, the feelings of uncertainty and processing the future felt different, but I was still excited.

It was week 11 when I went for a routine dating ultrasound.  I went alone, knowing it was easier with Aaron at home with the kids. And really, we'd confirm the date, I'd get to see the little arm and leg stubs wiggling around and fall in love with that little baby.

The technician had barely begun moving her probe around my belly when she paused, saying, "Well, it looks like there are two in here; I'll just have to change your chart here before we move on."

"What?!?!"

I'm sure if I hadn't been gooped up with ultrasound goo and laying on the bed, I would have jumped up.  After my initial outburst, I got quiet and even more quiet, if that was possible.  Watching those two little babies bumping into one another was both amazingly incredible and unbelievably overwhelming.

Since then, I can't believe this journey of ours! It sometimes feels like this is all I think about. My mind won't stop racing with the endless lists and questions of what this pregnancy and life will be like.

I've learned that this pregnancy is so different than previous. What I think I know, I don't.  I. Am. Tired. So. Tired.  The aches and pains usually reserved for 3rd trimester have already begun.

I've learned that I'll be off to see the the OB/GYN, mixed in with a specialist, mixed in with many, many ultrasounds.

So many questions, not too many answers, but a peace is coming as we prepare for these two precious little babies growing steadily.  Praise God for his sovereignty. He called us to this noble task. Without Him, it would feel impossible, with Him, we will thrive (even in our bleary eyed days ahead--how will we sleep?!?).