"If we see two heartbeats on the ultrasound today we're celebrating with a double scoop of ice cream!" were my exact words to Jason as we drove to the OB's office. I'm not a superstitious person but that morning I slipped on my heart print sweater, even though the weather was warm, just for added luck.
Once in a while life surprises you in the very best ways and sometimes even gives you the deepest desires of your heart. In my case that moment came as I held a positive pregnancy test in my hand for the very first time, nearly falling over from the shock of those two positive blue lines after trying for so long.
And now that I am 13 weeks, with two strong heart beats and two babies the size of peaches growing quickly, Jason and I are excited to finally announce that our prayers were doubly answered and we are expecting twins October 18th, 2015!
Over the last three months I've been bursting at the seams with excitement and dying to share the news with all of you! I've also been struggling to hide the fact that I haven't quite been myself due to intense nausea, exhaustion, and all of these new pregnancy feelings.
So far it's been quite an adventure and I know it's only the beginning...
So, I hope you will indulge me as I share updates on the twins and my pregnancy from time to time here on Freutcake. This is definitely the biggest, most exciting gift we've ever been given and I can't wait to see what the future holds as parents of two. (Even typing that feels surreal.)
Of course I will finding out, and sharing, the sex of the babies just as soon as we find out in the next 4-5 weeks. There will be no surprises for this Mom-to-be. With two babies on the way, a lady needs time to plan!
Photos by Mary Costa Photography
Location: Fosselman's Ice Cream
Lucrecer Braxton says
Blessings! Congratulations.
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Lucrecer!
Planning for Paris says
Oh my GOODNESS!!! How exciting!! So happy for you Leah!! Congrats!!
Allispn says
So excited for you both, Leah!! I have been waiting to see how you'd announce on the blog - love it. The photos are fantastic and you are truly glowing!! xo
Leah Bergman says
Thanks so much Allison! WE are so excited. 🙂
Planning for Paris says
Oh my GOODNESS! How exciting!! Congrats Leah! So happy for you!!
Planning for Paris says
Oops!! Guess that's a DOUBLE congrats!
Leah Bergman says
I love the double congrats! Thank you so much. xo
ppfgirl says
Such exciting news - congratulations to you both! Praying that your pregnancy goes smoothly!!
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Leah Bergman says
Thank you! I am praying for the same. 🙂
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
Ahhh CONGRATS!! So excited for you!! xo
Leah Bergman says
Thanks so much Abby! xo
Violeta, your Shoegal Out In The World says
Congratulations!!! I am so happy & excited for you!!! I truly wish you all the best!!!
Have a lovely day!!!
xoxo Violeta, your Shoegal Out In The World
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Leah Bergman says
Thank you Violeta, you are so sweet! Have a lovely day as well. xo
Melinda says
Omg!!!!! I'm so happy for you! Yes, lots of updates please!!! Twins is so exciting and special! I teach English in Japan and I have five sets of twins! They are soooo cute! 🙂 take it easy and eat all the ice cream!!!
Leah Bergman says
Wow! Five sets of twins must be fun and VERY challenging! I am trying my best to take it easy and just enjoy this time. Thanks so much for the advise. xo
Jacquelyn | lark & linen says
I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about this development. Like. Bursting. BURSTING! You two are going to be the most amazing parents in the entire world. Oh, and you look adorable by the way!
Leah Bergman says
Thanks so much my friend! I wish you could be here to celebrate ALL of it with me. xoxo
christin says
Congratulations, Leah! These babies are already so loved!
Leah Bergman says
You've got that right! So much love going around. I hope they can feel it. xo
Amanda H says
Congrat's to you and Jason! Those two babies are so lucky to have such amazing parents! I can't wait to see your journey and meet your two blessing.
Leah Bergman says
Aw, thank you Amanda! That means so much to me. xo
Jaime Lopez says
Awesome news... and gorgeous photos! Congrats to you and your husband!
- Jaime
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Jaime! xo
Alexis says
Oh I'm so happy for you Leah! You are going to be an amazing mom. I can't wait to follow along.
Leah Bergman says
Thanks Alexis! Gosh, I will do my best to be an amazing Mom...thanks for your vote of confidence. 😉 xo
MamaToMany says
Awwww I love baby news!!! I'm alllll done being a new mommy, so now Is my turn to live vicariously through others, & suck in all the babies-from-a-distance I can! Best of luck to you in pregoland!!! I'm sorry you've had the awful nausea...blah!!! Prayers that you have lots of energy & stamina to get ya ready to hold those sweet angels!
Yaaaaayyy, BABIES!!!!!!!
Leah Bergman says
Yay! Well I hope you will follow along with my journey and hopefully lend some advice to me along the way. 🙂 I am just working on getting through the day to day sickness at the moment but I am really looking forward to the day all of that energy kicks in! Thanks for your prayers and support. xo
Désirée Fawn says
Eeeeep! Amazing 😀 I'm so happy for you guys!!
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Désirée! We couldn't be happier either. xo
[email protected] says
Such exciting news! So much happiness, happiness beyond your wildest dreams, is headed your way. Looking forward to all the 'baby updates'!
Leah Bergman says
I can't even imagine! I'm already swelling with happiness and the babies haven't even arrived. Now you have me even more excited. xo
Melissa says
Congratulations! So excited for you. This is the year to have babies. 😉 I can't wait to follow along with more updates.
Leah Bergman says
Is that a HINT Melissa?! 😉 It does seem like there is a bit of a baby boom going on at the moment. I'm just thrilled to be part of it. xoxo
Lashley says
Congrats! I saw the excitement and the TWO balloons on Instagram and got so excited as I clicked over. Positive pregnancy tests after a billion negatives are awesome, but really, babies are the best!
Leah Bergman says
Thank you! I actually couldn't believe it when I saw the positive test. It totally stunned me. Now I just can't wait to hold these sweet babies. Thanks for the congrats! xo
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
I am so happy for you, Leah! You look absolutely beautiful.
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Amanda! It took a lot of work that morning but I did it. lol AND then went back to bed. 😉 xo
Sparkle Meets Pop says
Leah! I'm so, so happy for you! I still remember enjoying time with you at Alt SF and hearing your desire for a fam. My eyes are misty at the thought of those desires coming to heaping fruition. All the best to you! xo
Leah Bergman says
You are RIGHT! We were talking about this all the way back at Alt and now MY eyes are misty. Thank you so much Emily! xo
Chelsea says
I love your blog, though have never commented--I'd say now as good a time as any! So, a big congrats to you and your husband on this exciting new adventure. You look radiant and what fun, gorgeous announcement photos. Thanks for sharing! xp
Leah Bergman says
Hi Chelsea, it's nice to meet you and thank you so much for commenting today! I agree, this is as good a time as any. Jason and I are beyond thrilled to share the news today. Thanks for your sweet words. xo
Tiffany says
WOW! Congrats Leah! I am so happy for you. The joy of motherhood is truly a joy. I am looking forward to seeing this new journey you're on, hope you will keep us updated (although I know this not a pregnancy blog). There are so many twins in my family (hubby is also a twin) that I always jokingly tell my hubby that I'd be surprised if we didn't have twins one day. Who knows maybe one day. Thanks for sharing the news and great pics!
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Tiffany! I will do my best to post updates. I'm so excited to experience motherhood for the first time. Twins run on my husbands side as well! Lucky us?! Lol
thefauxmartha says
Soooo soooo excited for you guys!
Leah Bergman says
Thank you, thank you Melissa! We are sooo excited too. 🙂
camillesimmons says
Yay Leah! Twins, that 's so exciting. Double the sweet little clothes and toys! So happy for you two, children are always a blessing. And the photoshoot is adorable 🙂
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Camille! Double the the blessing indeed. xo
Brittni says
Yay! So excited for you, Leah!!!
Leah Bergman says
Thanks Brittni! xo
love and cupcakes says
wow! wow! wow! That is such amazing news! Congratulations (twice!).
Leah Bergman says
Thank you so much Paola! We are super, super excited. 😉
[email protected] says
OMG OMGGGGG!!!! I'm so incredibly happy for you Leah!!! TWINS!! What a blessing! My husband and I just welcomed a little boy 3 months ago; hope your pregnancy with your babies goes as smooth as possible! xo
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Victoria!!! And a big congratulations to you and your husband as well. xo
Adeniz Villar says
Leah, I couldn't be more excited for you both! This post brought tears to my eyes - I'm such a sap!
Leah Bergman says
Thanks my dear friend. Hey, you are in good company around here. EVERYTHING brings tears to my eyes. xoxo
Courtney @ Pizzazzerie says
Major Congratulations!!!!! This is SO exciting, I literally can't stand it! The picturesss, I can't WAIT to see those cute little babies! They have one talented Mama that's for sure 🙂
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Courtney, you are so sweet! And coming from you (very talented Mama) I take that as a huge compliment. xoxo
Christina Streit says
Great things happen to great people! So excited for all of the baby fun to come!! Leave them with Auntie Christina when you want a break. xoxo
Leah Bergman says
Aw, you are going to make me cry Christina! Can't wait for them to meet their Auntie Christina. xoxo
samanthathebrunetteone says
Oh my goodness! Congratulations, so excited for you!!
twochums says
Right now there are two precious little people who have no idea yet the blessings that await them with you and Jason as their parents. And God is doubly blessing you and Jason too....first with each other and now with two sweet babies! I'm so THRILLED for you <3
Leah Bergman says
Thank you so much Robin & Jackie! You have me all teary eyed. Jason and I feel like the lucky ones that we were blessed with these two little angels. xoxo
Jen @ Marshmallows and Margaritas says
OMG! Congratulations!!!
Leah Bergman says
Thanks Jen! xo
ursularosien says
Double the blessing! Congratulations 🙂 You are a gorgeous momma to be!
Leah Bergman says
Thank you so much Ursula! That is very sweet of you to say. xo
Mathilde says
I'm not used to post anything here even if I keep coming to read your blog, but here's a great occasion to speak out loud : CONGRATULATIONS 🙂 I'm sure you're gonna be an awesome mama & papa !
Greetings from France
Mathilde
Tammy Thiele says
So incredibly excited for you both! Congrats on this huge news! You are glowing with happiness!
Tammy Thiele says
So incredibly excited for you both! Congratulations!
Elaine says
OH MY GOSH LEAH!!!!! This is wonderful news. Congratulations.
ingrid says
I'm late to this celebration (as I'm just catching up on a couple of months of Freutcake) but wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! You are going to be a wonderful mother! 🙂 so exciting! Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy and delivery!