Wednesday the 25th of November I had another appointment with the doctor. They wanted to make sure that everything was OK with my left ovary. So in order to do that, I had another ultrasound taken. I again got to see both of you.
Baby A was doing really good, and baby B was hanging in there. For some reason, baby B was harder to see today, and the doctor told me that baby B might not make it. This saddens me. I so bad would love to have 2 little babies to hold and love. Yet, my faith is still strong, and I am praying each night for the 2 of you. I know that what ever happens is in the Lords hands. But my faith will stay strong.
Hang on Baby B. I would love you have you in our family.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
It's Twins!!!!!!!!!
Today was my first doctors appointment. The appointment was really just to take an official pregnancy test. Yet, it turned into a really LONG appointment. My neighbor Alisha Bangert happened to be the medical assistant on call, so she made it really personable. Alisha gave me tons of prenatal along with an H1N1 shot. She already knew my worries and had the doctor come in and see me. I was really worried that Dr. Rosburge would be upset with me for taking the clomide, but he was all congrats. He said he was worried when I didn't come back in, and had been wondering about me. He ended up telling me to get an ultrasound due to my spotting.
So, I gave Alisha a big hug and heading to my ultrasound. The tec was very nice, and listened to all my silly stories. As the ultrasound was in progress I kept asking her, "Do you see my baby? Is there a heart beat?". And you won't believe what we saw. TWINS!!!! Two healthy, heart-beating twins. As soon as I saw the 2 little beans, I started to cry. I can't believe it! I so needed to see the little heart beats. And what better then 2! I am so thankful the Lord entrust me with 2 little babies. I know he is aware of me and my trials. This second baby will never take the place of the one we lost, but was a blessing. The Lord watches out for us. I am so thankful for my little beans.
So, I gave Alisha a big hug and heading to my ultrasound. The tec was very nice, and listened to all my silly stories. As the ultrasound was in progress I kept asking her, "Do you see my baby? Is there a heart beat?". And you won't believe what we saw. TWINS!!!! Two healthy, heart-beating twins. As soon as I saw the 2 little beans, I started to cry. I can't believe it! I so needed to see the little heart beats. And what better then 2! I am so thankful the Lord entrust me with 2 little babies. I know he is aware of me and my trials. This second baby will never take the place of the one we lost, but was a blessing. The Lord watches out for us. I am so thankful for my little beans.
This is Leif and I celebrating our twins with Ice-Cream.
Friday, November 20, 2009
I am scared
Today is November 19, 2009, and I have to vent. I am so scared that I might lose you. I did a Paliates class yesterday and then found a little blood on the toilet paper, while in the bathroom. I was nervous. But it was just a little blood. Today at school I wiped and found a little more blood. I know people say that it is normal to spot, but I am scared. In fact, I called that doctor and made my first appointment for Monday the 23rd. I pray everything is fine.
Your father gave me the sweetest Priesthood Blessing last Sunday. I so bad wanted him to bless me that this pregnancy would go perfect and everything would work out perfect! But, my sweet husband started the blessing with the words, "If it be Gods will." And that is what I know. If it is the Lords will everything will work out.
As for now I regret running a race last Saturday and doing Paliates yesterday. From now on, I am going to take it easy.
Your father gave me the sweetest Priesthood Blessing last Sunday. I so bad wanted him to bless me that this pregnancy would go perfect and everything would work out perfect! But, my sweet husband started the blessing with the words, "If it be Gods will." And that is what I know. If it is the Lords will everything will work out.
As for now I regret running a race last Saturday and doing Paliates yesterday. From now on, I am going to take it easy.
Our News Letter (we sent to our parents)
A Day in the Life of Rachel & Leif
Time is flying by faster then a rocket ship. It feels like Leif and I just made our trek to Missouri even though we have lived in the Midwest over 2 years. Despite the humidity and bugs, we love it here. The only thing we wish for is a chance to see our families more! We miss you all and wish you Happy Holidays. Enjoy our family news letter; we miss you all.
Leif is currently in his 3rd year of Medical School and enjoying working in the clinics and hospitals. During September he heard a lot of crying babies in his pediatric rotation. October was a scary month with a family medicine rotation and swine flu going around. His current rotation is Internal Medicine at a VA hospital.
Rachel is currently teaching class-within-a-class at a nearby Middle School. She loves learning along with her students, and has truly enjoyed World History and Chemistry. After school she teaches an intramural cooking class, and continues to serve at an Italian restaurant 3 days a week. With all this food exposure, she has stated to enjoy cooking and is thankful that Leif will eat almost anything she cooks!
Together we have a lot of fun playing with our friends and just being together. Rachel has enjoyed implementing family traditions and Leif is a great sport. We can’t wait to start a family and continue the fun.
Time is flying by faster then a rocket ship. It feels like Leif and I just made our trek to Missouri even though we have lived in the Midwest over 2 years. Despite the humidity and bugs, we love it here. The only thing we wish for is a chance to see our families more! We miss you all and wish you Happy Holidays. Enjoy our family news letter; we miss you all.
Leif is currently in his 3rd year of Medical School and enjoying working in the clinics and hospitals. During September he heard a lot of crying babies in his pediatric rotation. October was a scary month with a family medicine rotation and swine flu going around. His current rotation is Internal Medicine at a VA hospital.
Rachel is currently teaching class-within-a-class at a nearby Middle School. She loves learning along with her students, and has truly enjoyed World History and Chemistry. After school she teaches an intramural cooking class, and continues to serve at an Italian restaurant 3 days a week. With all this food exposure, she has stated to enjoy cooking and is thankful that Leif will eat almost anything she cooks!
Together we have a lot of fun playing with our friends and just being together. Rachel has enjoyed implementing family traditions and Leif is a great sport. We can’t wait to start a family and continue the fun.
What is Really News Worthy
November 15, 2009 I woke up at 6:30 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. The reason I couldn’t go back to sleep was because this was the day that I was going to take a pregnancy test. I also knew you are supposed to take pregnancy tests in the morning and what better day then a Sunday.
Quietly I excited the bedroom while Leif was still sleeping. Two little, pink lines quickly showed up on the pregnancy test bringing a huge smile to my face.
“We’re Pregnant!!!!”
I then wrote a short note to Leif and left it by the positive test. Leif slept for another hour and a half. My anticipation was more than I could bear, so I woke Leif up from his slumber. I made him get up and go to the bathroom. He already knew, but he went anyway, came back and gave me a big and a kiss.
Our little baby is due in July. We are so excited and wanted to make sure you knew
November 15, 2009 I woke up at 6:30 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. The reason I couldn’t go back to sleep was because this was the day that I was going to take a pregnancy test. I also knew you are supposed to take pregnancy tests in the morning and what better day then a Sunday.
Quietly I excited the bedroom while Leif was still sleeping. Two little, pink lines quickly showed up on the pregnancy test bringing a huge smile to my face.
“We’re Pregnant!!!!”
I then wrote a short note to Leif and left it by the positive test. Leif slept for another hour and a half. My anticipation was more than I could bear, so I woke Leif up from his slumber. I made him get up and go to the bathroom. He already knew, but he went anyway, came back and gave me a big and a kiss.
Our little baby is due in July. We are so excited and wanted to make sure you knew
Sunday, November 15, 2009
About your conception
Dear Child,
You have been wanted for a very long time now. You have been prayed for and fasted for. Your parents have been tried and have shown great faith. We are sooooo excited to be able to start our family.
I am sure you know about your sweet brother Kaden. He passed away in your mother tummy and no doctor could tell us why. After your brother was born and buried in January of 2009, we waited until his due date until trying for you. We thought that getting pregnant would be easy like it was the first time. But God knows us better then we know ourselves and he gave us another trial right after our first one.
We tried to get pregnant for 6 months and then realized that we needed some outside help. Your Grandpa Maughan was a big help. He guided us along the way and helped us realize that I wasn't ovulating.
We then went to the doctor and tried to get more help. After some testing and bills, I was given a medicine to help me ovulate.
And it worked! November 15th, 2009 we found our we are expecting. Leif and I are so excited and can't wait for you to come into our lives.
You have been wanted for a very long time now. You have been prayed for and fasted for. Your parents have been tried and have shown great faith. We are sooooo excited to be able to start our family.
I am sure you know about your sweet brother Kaden. He passed away in your mother tummy and no doctor could tell us why. After your brother was born and buried in January of 2009, we waited until his due date until trying for you. We thought that getting pregnant would be easy like it was the first time. But God knows us better then we know ourselves and he gave us another trial right after our first one.
We tried to get pregnant for 6 months and then realized that we needed some outside help. Your Grandpa Maughan was a big help. He guided us along the way and helped us realize that I wasn't ovulating.
We then went to the doctor and tried to get more help. After some testing and bills, I was given a medicine to help me ovulate.
And it worked! November 15th, 2009 we found our we are expecting. Leif and I are so excited and can't wait for you to come into our lives.
Just found out we are PREGNANT!!!!
Today is November 15, 2009 and we just found our that we are pregnant with you. You are due on July 17th, 2010 and we are so excited to have you become part of our family. Welcome into our world. So, dear child this is your blog. This is were Leif and I will write about you and write to you . Hopefully this blog will become something you value in your future. As of now you are only 2 week old, but we love you. We can't wait to meet you.
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Sunday November 15th I woke up at 6:30 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. I couldn't go back to sleep for two main reasons; I wasn't tired anymore, and I knew today was going to be the day that I would take a pregnancy test.
So that is just what I did. I quietly exited the bedroom where your father was left sleeping and headed into the bathroom. After just a few seconds 2 pink lines slowly became clear on the pregnancy test. "We are pregnant!" I was so excited, I was so happy, I wanted to scream. But instead of screaming, I went into the office and wrote your father a note for him to see when he went into the bathroom. After placing the note next to the positive test, I went downstairs and read my scriptures on the couch. 1 hour pass, and Leif was still sleeping! My anxiety was too overwhelming so I climbed the stairs to awake the soon to be father. Leif rolled over from his slumber as I told him he needed to go into the bathroom.
I believe Leif already knew what was going on, but he was kind enough to humor me. After what felt like 5 minutes in the bathroom, Leif finally came out. He then preceded to give me my congratulations kiss and hug and told me how excited he was. We are having a baby! We are pregnant! We have waiting for this day for a very long time.
Congratulations to us!!!!!!
This is the note I left in the bathroom for Leif. 
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Sunday November 15th I woke up at 6:30 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. I couldn't go back to sleep for two main reasons; I wasn't tired anymore, and I knew today was going to be the day that I would take a pregnancy test.
So that is just what I did. I quietly exited the bedroom where your father was left sleeping and headed into the bathroom. After just a few seconds 2 pink lines slowly became clear on the pregnancy test. "We are pregnant!" I was so excited, I was so happy, I wanted to scream. But instead of screaming, I went into the office and wrote your father a note for him to see when he went into the bathroom. After placing the note next to the positive test, I went downstairs and read my scriptures on the couch. 1 hour pass, and Leif was still sleeping! My anxiety was too overwhelming so I climbed the stairs to awake the soon to be father. Leif rolled over from his slumber as I told him he needed to go into the bathroom.
I believe Leif already knew what was going on, but he was kind enough to humor me. After what felt like 5 minutes in the bathroom, Leif finally came out. He then preceded to give me my congratulations kiss and hug and told me how excited he was. We are having a baby! We are pregnant! We have waiting for this day for a very long time.
Congratulations to us!!!!!!
This is the note I left in the bathroom for Leif. We were so happy the day we found out!!!!
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