6 Things I Couldn't Understand Before Getting Pregnant.

Things in pregnancy, specifically twin pregnancy, I never could have understood before getting pregnant...

 1. Uncomfortable doesn't even describe the true level of discomfort! My back has ached in places I never knew could ache. Laying down doesn't give relief like I feel it should. Sitting for too long fires up those achey spots on my back. IT'S BIZARE!

 2. Large is an understatement! Now that I'm in the third trimester I wake up every day in amazement at how much bigger I am every day...(maybe I didn't really get bigger overnight, maybe I'm just shocked to see myself again haha.)

 3. In order to do things you normally do you have to get a little creative. For example, to do dishes I face the side, I use my toes for grabbing and gathering stuff on the ground, I utilize my husbands help too much HAHAHAHA sorry babe.

 4. Pregnancy glow is real...BUT only depending on how you feel about yourself and what's taking place with your body. I've noticed that I truly glow when I am excited and in wonder at the miracle(s) taking place in my body. Yeah things are changing DRAMATICALLY, yeah I have a lot more stretch marks than I did before, and yeah my breathing is loud all the time and very pug like...BUT I really feel beautiful and amazing and I know that brings out the glow.

 5. Pregnancy is hard and it takes some serious mental strength! Keeping a grateful journal and setting little daily goals along with positive affirmations (thanks Aunty Tia for the grateful journal training!) can take any hard day and turn it into a day you can CONQUER!!!

6.  I AM A SUPERHERO!!!! How incredible is it that a living human being is growing inside me, and not just one but TWO!!!??? It's truly amazing! No matter what discomfort, not so pretty cosmetic body changes, and hard days come I am a true super hero and my body is doing something truly God-given! There is a plan for us and procreation is part of that miraculous plan for his daughters!

 I'm so grateful for this blessing of experiencing pregnancy and CANNOT wait to meet my little angels!!! 

I hope this post gives some perspective and hope! Thank your mom today for their HUGE part in bringing you here!!! You wouldn't be here without them you know! Thanks for reading!

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WHY I LOVE THIS DRESS:

- It has pockets!!!

- I love the cut out neck detail, so stylish and comfy!

- Stretchy material, yes please!

- Dark color hides my constant sweating, TMI? Haha.

Twin Pregnancy Highlights So Far

I've never been pregnant with a singleton so I don't have anything to compare this pregnancy to, HOWEVER here are some things going on with my twin pregnancy and some of the highlights!

 Sickness in the first trimester was pretty constant but I was used to it then that I didn't realize it! 

I had that constant sick to my stomach feeling with no desire to eat any food (which is very bizarre for me haha.)

 Feeling them both move at the same time is truly MAGICAL! It's crazy that just in their movements I feel like I get to know each one on an individual level already... I will never understand just how amazing it is!

 Back pain started earlier on than I had imagined and I know it is nothing to what it will be! I cannot sleep without my pregnancy pillow and lots of other pillows around. I had my first prenatal massage and it was AMAZING, however I realized I had more knots than I even knew. 

 My breasts have already doubled in size and it makes me scared for when milk comes in cause I hear they double again!!! EEEEEK!!! I already have a maternity bra that I wear 24/7 in hopes of less sag when they go back to normal size hahaha.

 It's true what they say about 2nd trimester... you really do feel so great and have more energy! I'm now reaching the point where my stomach gets in the way and the idea of picking things up off the ground is painful haha. With my growing stomach I feel so blessed to have so many maternity clothing options in today's day and age! This cute dress is a Pink Blush Maternity dress and I LOVE IT!!! 

HOWEVER, with each change in my body, each ache, each pain, each "fun" pregnancy symptom, I FEEL SO BLESSED!!!! I've loving pregnancy and the miracle taking place! I feel more beautiful than ever before and often find myself in awe that my body is growing two beautiful little girls!

Life is a gift and the ability to create life is truly a MIRACLE!!! 

Don't forget it :) Take a moment today to really enjoy the miracles taking place around you each day!

Bigger + More Beautiful Than Ever

It’s the weirdest thing...

 I’m heavier than I’ve ever been, my underwear is tight and causes a muffin top at times 😂, and I never wear makeup anymore due to lack of motivation BUT I’ve never felt more beautiful! Isn’t that crazy?? 

  Infertility + pregnancy has made me realize that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder and there is beauty and things to admire about yourself in every stage of life. 

 During infertility struggles I too often focused on negative things about myself when I should have taken time to be grateful and loved my “beauty” in the struggle. So whatever stage you’re in take a minute to write out 3 things you find beautiful about yourself! Ready...GO! 

 1. I love seeing my tummy grow, it truly is beautiful to me!

 2. I love how strong I am in all situations... I've been raised to believe I can handle anything through my Savior and I truly believe it with my whole heart!

 3. I feel the "pregnancy glow" in full effect and it truly makes me feel beautiful!

So coming up with three things is harder than it may seem, but you are WORTH IT so take the time to list three things!!!!

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Oh and this dress is not only maternity but also NURSING FRIENDLY!!! That's a HUGE win win!!!

3 Reasons Dresses Are Best When Pregnant

Remember when I asked where to shop for maternity clothes on my Instagram?? 

I got lots of great suggestions and I've shopped a lot of them but have found they are a hit or miss type of thing.

Well I found the perfect shop that has a HUGE SELECTION and it's online so it ships right to your house!!! @shoppinkblush has the cutest variety of clothes in all sizes (women, plus, maternity, maternity plus) for every style! For me, it doesn't get much better than that!!!

 I’ve learned being pregnant in the desert summer I love dresses because... 

 1. Cute and comfy, I feel like I’m ready for the day in the comfort of what feels like pajamas... 

 2. Easier to go to the bathroom which is OFTEN now...

 3. I look for dresses that hide my constant sweat (TMI? 😂) and have pockets for my phone! 

 Do you love dresses being pregnant as much as I do??? 

 What are your go to essential maternity wear during pregnancy??

Shop this specific dress! Also they have 15% off now just because it’s the weekend!!!

Check out other adorable summer dresses on their site as well!
Happy shopping!!!

New Maternity Wardrobe 12 Weeks In

I cannot believe how much growth I am seeing already in my belly! They say you typically don't start showing with your first till after the first trimester, I'm not sure what they say about twins and when you show, but I am blown away with my belly. My clothes have been fitting uncomfortably so I decided I'd get an early start on maternity clothes since I'm only going to get bigger and more uncomfortable!

My sweet nephew, Desmond William Scott was born April 29th and I got to meet him! There’s nothing like a sweet baby fresh from heaven, seriously there is nothing like it!!! God is amazing! It made me soo excited for when my sweet angels come.

We made a quick trip up to Salt Lake to see Brad graduate with his bachelors degree from the U of U! 

Pregnancy Update: As far as "morning" sickness, I'm either getting used to it or its subsiding or I have more energy so I can plug through a little better. Instead of food aversions, I now and hungry CONSTANTLY and will pretty much eat anything to stop the gag reflex that comes with the hunger.
We have still been super busy with our family events, work, dance, etc. so that's making the time fly. We feel so blessed to be able to experience pregnancy and the gift of growing two beautiful little souls. Thank you for all your love and support along our journey of learning and growing!

11 Weeks Pregnant - Cost of IVF & FET

We got our sweet twins their first set of matching jammies! No we don’t know genders yet, but these are adorable for either and we couldn’t resist! We love you babies ❤️❤️

This week has been great! We are feeling overwhelmingly blessed!

We got a new guitar, had a kalamity performance, had a little getaway, and looked over how much we actually spent on IVF and FET so far! I'm feeling less sick than before but still pretty sick, it's just not as constant as it was the last few weeks, so that's really nice!!!

COST BREAKDOWN:

Egg Retrieval + Medications = $13,043.71

Frozen Embryo Transfer + Medications = $4,444.04

BRINGING OUR TOTAL FOR THE WHOLE PROCESS SO FAR TO.................

$17,487.75

That's a lot more than what we initially were hoping to spend but as we got going with everything and seeing how things kept coming and costs kept rising, it was actually less than what I thought we'd end up spending! So there's that to give you a better idea of what to expect as far as cost of IVF and FET!

Thank you for all the love and support, it means more than you know!!!

Pregnancy Week 10 End of IVF Shots

Feeling extremely grateful today!! I’m 9 weeks 4 days, sick as can be, and sooooooo grateful! We got to see the heartbeats of our two babes last Thursday and it was such a comforting and happy day. Infertility takes your anxiety of things going wrong at any moment to a whole new high and makes your efforts so much more calculated and researched. 

Every time I hear their hearts I get chills and my heart wants to sing. Thank you for all your love and support during our journey and for encouraging me all along the way, I love you all!

Just casual mirror selfies showing the babies growth so far week by week! The woman’s body is seriously sooooo incredible! So much is taking place week by week in creating these beautiful babies, it literally blows my mind!!! For a long time I disliked my body because I couldn’t get pregnant, I couldn’t even have a regular period. I knew it was wrong to be so hard on myself but I couldn’t help it as I tried everything in my power to be normal. As I grow in size and feel sicker than I have before I love my body more than ever!!! Even when our body doesn’t look how we want or do what we want it’s important to remember to be grateful...I have a healthy body, I get to wake up every day and experience life, I am so blessed! Be kind to your body, be kind to yourself! You are amazing!!! Okay I’m done, goodnight!

 We also had our last shot!!!!!! YAY!!!!! Hopefully my backside will gain feeling back haha.

 I cannot wait to wake up and not worry about shots, which side to prick, or of I need to order more shots, now I’m just praying my body knows what to do hormonally on it’s own! I've been experiencing a lot of pregnancy symptoms... sickness, achey back, fatigue, mood swings, hunger, etc... and it's been great!!! I've found my sickness cure which is Coke hahaha (for now) so let's just hope it continues to help!

We are looking for ideas on how to do our gender reveal! So if you have any ideas please leave them in a comment below! We will be finding out the genders at our next appointment and we are SOOOO EXCITED!!!!