I woke up the next morning, feeling the exhaustion really creeping up on me. It sorta made sense that I was having twins, because my pregnancy symptoms have been so intense.
Colby was coming home in a few hours so I had to get some stuff done before he got here. I was exhausted and starving so I had to get something in my stomach before I could get started with my day.
I went downstairs and grabbed a bowl of cereal and a banana since I didn't really have the energy to make anything else. I sat at the table and ate my breakfast before going up the nursery and getting things ready to surprise Colby.
I laid the onesies down in the cribs after pushing the cribs against the wall. It was still so surreal seeing two cribs instead of just one.
I didn't know if I would ever be able to wrap my mind around the fact that I was going to have to carry and deliver TWO babies now.
I was honestly a little nervous.
After I set up the nursery I decided to paint a little bit on the other side of the room since I had some time to spare.
I zoned out as I started painting, thinking about another name we could use. I was going to let Colby ultimately decide on the other name because I picked out Nova but I wanted to have some suggestions for him.
I painted for a while before my phone started ringing. I dropped my paintbrush then grabbed my phone. "Hi, baby." I said then looked at the time. "Hey, what are you up to?" Colby asked as I sighed.
"Just painting. Are you on your way home?" I asked quietly. "Yeah, I was wondering if you wanted to meet up for lunch." He said as I sighed. "Can you come home first then we can go to lunch? I'm a mess and need to shower and stuff." I said as he hummed.
"I'm sure you look beautiful." He said as I laughed. "Mhmm. Please come home." I said as he chuckled. "You got it. I'll be home in an hour." He said as I nodded. "I'll start getting ready then." I said then turned to clean up the paint.
"Okay. I'll see you soon, love." Colby said then hung up. "Alright girls, we gotta get ready to surprise daddy." I said with a laugh then cleaned up the paints and went to go get in the shower.
I was starting to feel really anxious about telling Colby about the twins. I didn't know why because I really didn't think he would get cold feet and leave me. I was just worried he wouldn't want another kid.
It was a really dumb thought.
When I got out of the shower I went into the closet and grabbed one of my dresses. I picked the one that would show off my bump the best then put it on and started doing my hair. I decided to dry it then curl it.
By the time I was done with that it was almost time for Colby to get home so I decided to not put any makeup on.
"V?" Colby asked as I gasped happily. "Colby!" I said then ran out of the room. "Hey, baby girl!" He said as I wrapped my arms around him.
"How was your trip?" I asked as he rocked me back and forth. "It was good. I'm so glad to be home though." He said quietly as I pulled away to look at him.
"You look beautiful." He said then cupped my cheek gently. "Thank you." I said as he leaned in and kissed me. I smiled against his lips as he pulled me closer. I melted against him for just a second before I pulled away.
"Wanna see the nursery so far?" I asked as he nodded. "I'd love to." He said quietly then stepped away so I could lead the way. "It's nowhere near done but I think we're making progress." I said then turned the doorknob and opened the door.
"Wooow, look at you." Colby said and looked at the walls. I watched him as his eyes moved around the room. Once they reached the cribs he paused. "Why are there two cribs?" He asked then looked at me as a smile formed on my face.
I put my hand on my belly as his face dropped. "No way." He said as I nodded. "Surprise." I said his eyes widened slightly. "Colby?" I asked as he stared at me. "Twins?" He asked in disbelief as I nodded.
"You're not shitting me?" He asked as a huge smile bloomed on his face. "I found out yesterday." I whispered. "No fucking way." He said then leaned against the wall. "She was hiding behind her sister." I said as he put his hands on his face.
"Two girls?!" He asked as I laughed. "Identical." I said as he gasped. "You're fucking pranking me. Where's the camera?" Colby said as he looked around the room. "There's no camera!" I said with a laugh as he looked around in a panic.
"There's no fucking way. There's no way!" Colby said as I laughed. "I was just as shocked as you are." I said as he looked at me with wide eyes. "Twins." He repeated as I nodded and laughed. "Yes, Colby. Twins." I said as he rushed over and put his hands on my belly.
"What the fuck?" He breathed out as I laughed. "I know." I said as he smiled and kissed me, bringing his hands to my cheek. I smiled and put my hands on his, feeling my heart bursting out of my chest.
"This is INSANE." Colby said once we pulled away. "I know, I'm gonna be huge." I said as he gasped. "Is this because we had sex while you were pregnant?" He asked as I laughed.
"No, babe. That's not how that works." I said as he laughed. "Good. I was scared there were gonna be eight more of them hiding in there." He said as I shook my head.
"My vagina would explode." I said as he laughed. "Are you nervous about that?" He asked as I turned to leave the room.
"Extremely. I don't know if I'll be able to handle it." I said as he shook his head. "You've got this, V. I'm gonna be here for you no matter what." He said as I went into the bedroom so I could put my shoes on.
"Wanna push one of them out for me?" I asked with a laugh. "I don't think that's how that works." Colby said as I rolled my eyes. "It should be." I grumbled then put my shoes on.
"Ready? I'm starving." I said as he laughed. "I bet. I'm ready when you are." He said then held his hand out to me. I grinned then took his hand and let him lead me down the stairs and towards the car.
"You have to pick out another name." I said as we got in the car. "Oh, shit." Colby said as I laughed. "Yeah, I picked Nova. You pick the other name." I said as he started the car. "Hmmm...this is a lot of pressure." He said and started driving.
"You have less than 20 weeks to decide." I said as he looked over. "Less than 20?" He asked as I nodded. "Yeahhh...we aren't making it full term. Amy said the longer I carry them the more at risk the babies are." I said as he nodded.
"Well we can't have that." He said as I nodded. "I agree. Also, I might have to be on bed rest because baby number two is just chilling behind baby number one." I explained as he nodded. "This just got so intense." He said and focused on the road.
"Tell me about it. Amy thinks she's gonna shift in the next couple weeks to be next to Nova, which would be good so my back won't break." I said as he laughed.
"Honestly I feel like your back is gonna break anyways." He said as I laughed. "You're probably right." I said then looked out the window.
When we got to the restaurant we went inside and sat down. "I want spaghetti." I said as Colby nodded. "Do what your heart desires." He said as I shook my head. "I want saltines in it though..ooo like crushed up." I said as he laughed.
"What?" He asked as I nodded. "Yeah. That sounds amazing." I said as he shook his head. "Your cravings are weird." He said as I nodded. "Yeah. You should make a video about it." I said as he grinned.
"You'd be okay with that?" He asked as I nodded. "Yeah, I think it would be funny." I said as he nodded. "It would be. We also have to drop the news that we're having twins." He said as I nodded. "They're gonna be so shocked." I said as he chuckled. "I'm still in shock." He said as I giggled. "Me too." I said and rubbed my belly.
We spend the next hour or so at the restaurant, enjoying our lunch. It felt good to have Colby be back in town. I was so happy that he was here and happy about the twins. I knew he would be but it was a such a relief knowing he was okay with it.
I was happy that he was just as happy to be welcoming two bundles of joy into our little family.