Thursday, June 30, 2011

Tiny Blessings....

I don't know if they always come in packages of two, but this time they did! Kev and I are ecstatic to announce that this winter, we will welcome two new little Mullins!!! Yes, TWO!  They are due mid-December but we (read: me and my big ass belly) hope that they arrive around Thanksgiving. They obviously have their own agenda and timeline so all we can hope for is that they are happy, healthy and, if it's not too much to ask, I'd love if they got their daddy's baby blue eyes :)  Things are looking/sounding great and I'm feeling pretty fabulous in the second trimester! Thankfully, I somehow avoided morning sickness alltogether, I've heard it's doubly awful with twins, too! I have had some wicked headaches and acid reflux, but all in all, I can't complain too much.

Today marks 16 weeks, time is starting to fly by!  We can find out the genders, if we choose to, on July 14th, at our 18 week appointment. . We're still undecided on whether to find out or not. Most people think I'm nuts to even entertain the idea of NOT finding out. We'll see, it may be a game time decision.  We're very closely monitored and are seen every two weeks which is very reassuring!

Below are our Mullin beans at 12 weeks, or as they've been more affectionately called by friends, "2.0" or "Max and Mabel."    In this pictures you can see that they're comfy hanging out in their "bunkbeds" stacked on top of one another.  Baby B is looking down at Baby A who is looking up. You can see Baby A's hand by its face :)

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While following others' blogs through the years, I would always get SO excited to see the ultrasound picture pop up in the blogroll when someone would announce their pregnancy.  Now, it's our turn and I hope you are all as equally excited as we are!  We got to tell my dad, stepdad and lots of friends last week while we were in Seattle.  It was so wonderful to see the surprise, shock and joy on their faces. 

Speaking of, quick story...When Katie and Lynne came to visit in April, they knew I was pregnant but had NO idea that we were expecting twins.  To this day, after all of the "reaction" photos I've taken, this one still takes the cake! I handed them a stack of pictures of the "baby" for them to look at over dinner... When they came to the last picture, which was one of both babies, I snapped this photo.  It was like it clicked in both of their heads at exactly the same time. Lynne has a look of utter shock and Katie's about to say "Shutup!" in disbelief, as she often does when she's reallllly caught off guard. I will forever cherish this picture and will definitely be showing it to our kids someday. :)

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Oh, and doesn't this just melt your heart? It does mine!

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So, I suppose I have two really good reasons why I have to keep up to date with my blog now, don't I? ;)

25 comments:

The Weber Family said...

Stass - how crazy and wonderful and exciting is this news!!! You are doubly blessed with twins and you will be the best Momma. So happy for you guys and cant wait to hear about it every step of the way. Oh and that pic of Rauh and Lynne is priceless!

Anonymous said...

I love 2.0! Can't wait to watch as your pregnancy continues. Love you xoxo

Erin said...

Love, Love, Love that there will be two more Mullins in this world come Nov or Dec! We love you guys so much and are absolutely thrilled for you two. That pick of Rauh and Lynne truly is priceless...love that you were able to catch their reactions.

Marge said...

Best photo ever! LOL. still makes me chuckle. SOOO excited to meet baby Mullin beans! And so excited to see you and Kevin be the wonderful, amazing parents you are going to be to those lucky little beans :) XOXO

Bean said...

Nick and I are so happy for you and Kev! Hope to see you soon and celebrate xoxo

Jamieofalltrades said...

Yay! Congratulations Mullins! I'm so excited for you. And I don't think it's weird if you don't find out. I don't think I would! It seems like it would be such a fun surprise!

The Johnsons said...

Such wonderful news - Congratulations!

Lspry said...

I am so excited to meet 2.0!! PS: I adored Kevin before, but he really just put me over the top :) So excited to see you in 2 weeks!

Tara Holmes said...

I had no idea!!! That is amazing! I can't believe all the twinies around. Congrats!!! Can't wait to see these two little peanuts!!!!

littlemeah said...

I love that baby Ross and the Mullin twins will be a month apart! I hope they don't get any stupid ideas like you and I did in high school. I promise never to slam the door in either one of the twin's faces and tell them to go home because they're in big trouble. Love you guys, congrats.

Blyth Family Blog said...

That pic of Kev made my tear up. And that pic of Lynnie and Rauh made me laugh my ass off. Their expressions are priceless and I can totally see "SHUT UP" coming out of Rauh's perfect little mouth right after that was taken.
I'm so so so happy for you guys! I cannot wait to see your pics and hear all about your preganancy. Love you dearly friend!!! xoxo

Courtney said...

Congratulations friends! What exciting and wonderful news!!! The picture of you telling Rauh and Lynne is hysterical, perfect picture timing-

Megan, Ryan, Addi & Brady said...

Congratulations a million times! I had goosebumps reading about your news! I can't wait to read all about your journey...it's going to be filled with so much love and excitement! Enjoy it all!

Misty Carpinito said...

I just smiled so big for you FOUR!!!! So happy & excited for the incredible road ahead! Congrats mama! Looking forward to following your blog as you approach the big arrival! Btw...it's really fun to wait to find out sex! I didn't think I could do it but it was awesome to hear Chris announce Oliver. I had to find out with Henry & it was just as beautiful...either way can't go wrong! Sooo happy for you lil' eem!

Jen said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! It looks like they have their own placentas in your ultrasound so are they non-IDs? Love how excited you are, makes me feel a bit guilty for the shock that has only started to wear out. Would love to em (jen.mcevers@gmail.com) so we can keep in touch, ours will come no later than mid-Sept so I might have a few twins pointers to help and will probably definitely need the support)! I didn't have any morning sickness or any serious symptoms either but now at wk 26 I am feeling big and starting to slow down so enjoy the 2nd trimester bliss while it lasts!

So pleased for you, was wondering why there weren't loads of WA shots with drinks, etc and noticed you had been MIA with your blog so now it all makes sense. x

thuriks said...

Yeah how exciting!!!

kim said...

I love this post so much. And I love that you are having twins. Can you believe how things turned out?!

Kris said...

Oh my gosh!! Congratulations - so happy for you!!

Lindsay said...

So sweet :) Happy & excited for you - I can't wait for them to arrive! xoxo

Lyndsy said...

I am soooooooo happy for you two! I cannot wait to see your bump in a few weeks and all the exciting stories you will have to share before their arrival! Love you!!

The Haigh's said...

YAY!!!!! How exciting! Congratulations, what wonderful news - I can't wait to follow your progress.

Stacie said...

Thank you all for the sweet comments and love! We're very excited and completely overwhelmed with it all at the same time! I will definitely be reaching out to all you mommies for advice, twin mommy or not :)
Jen, so far as they can tell, they're fraternal. But, if they are the same sex, there is a slight possibility (very slight) that they are identical. We'll have to wait and see!! XO

DeLane, Kevin & Parker Lilly said...

Perfect picture for a PERFECT moment. I love that you are having two!!! Congrats mamma and pappa to be. It will be the greatest adventure of your life:)

Mike and Kim said...

Great job capturing the moment! That will def have to go in the baby books! Double congrats to you guys!

Jaclyn Z. Reiss said...

YAYAYAY!! Just SO happy for you friend...cannot wait to meet those little twinners (you know how much I love me some TWINS)!