December 2010

Since I had low progesterone with Camden, I wasn’t surprised that my doctor started the progesterone supplements as soon as I found out I was pregnant.   I had a lot of spotting with Cam before the supplements and it was the same this time.  As soon as the supplements kicked in the spotting stopped.  On December 17th I started bleeding really bad and bad cramps followed.  I had never experienced a miscarriage but I just knew that was what was happening.  It was a Friday so my doctor and office ultrasound tech wasn’t in.  The nurse told me to head to the emergency room but I pushed a little and she was able to make me an appointment to have an ultrasound at Mercy instead.  She told me it sounded like I was miscarrying and to prepare myself.  Joe and Camden went to my appointment with me in case I had to be admitted.  We got settled into the room and the tech moved the screen toward her and began.  She didn’t say a word and left the room for a couple of minutes.  When she came back to the room, she looked at the screen again.  I braced myself.  Then she asked “ Are there any twins in your family?”  Then it hit me.  With a shaky voice I said “My mom’s a twin.”  And just started bawling.  The poor lady had no clue what to say as I was crying uncontrollable.  Joe was completely quiet holding onto Camden.  I think he was in shock!  I’m not sure why I reacted the way I did. It was probably a mix of relief, scared, shocked, excited, worried and any other emotion you can think of.  I still can’t figure out why Joe reacted the way he did, but I’m thankful for it.  I don’t know what I would have done if he wasn’t the strong one in that moment!  After I got myself together, she showed us the ultrasound and both of the babies.  It was so cool to think that there are 2 in there!!  She told us that they are fraternal (just like my mom and Aunt Dee).  While we were walking back to the car I called my mom… She was shocked but SOOO excited!

So let’s get back to December!

We went to the Train Show.  We take Camden every year and he loves it!

We took Cam to see Santa at The Bass Pro Shops.  I think this is the best Santa in OKC!

If I remember sometime, I’d like to add some video from Cam’s school Christmas play.  It was really cute!  Also, Cory and Robyn welcomed my new nephew Gavin this month!!
We visited Indiana for Christmas again this year.  Camden set milk and cookies out for Santa and Santa didn’t disappoint!

We celebrated Mason’s 5th Birthday.

Whew… What a crazy December!