Wednesday, 4 January 2012

twins !!

I know it's a bit of a tradition in this first week of the new year
 to write about all the things we want to do or make or change over the next 12 months,
 but as it looks like 2012 is going to be a really special year for me,
I have decided not to write about what I will, or should or would...

Instead I have decided the time has come to let you all in on the big secret 
that has been dominating my life these last months...
*
You see the thing is,
that somewhere this spring 
F. and I are going to become the parents
of two little baby boys!
That's right!
I'm expecting twins!
Identical twin boys to be precise...

And so far all we're all doing really well.

 The little ones are both growing fast, and so am I lately.
(Right now I look like I'm six months pregnant rather than 18 weeks)
But the constant tiredness I was suffering from during the first trimester
now seems to be subsiding, and so I expect that I will start 
posting with a little more regularity again,
which is something I have really been looking forward to!

*
So... 
That's it.
The secret's out!

(And I can't believe I was so nervous about writing this post...)

62 comments:

Svetlana said...

Congratulations!!!! What a wonderful news!!!

atpalicis said...

such exciting news! congrats and hope you are feeling good :)

Suzi said...

Oh Katrien, that's wonderful news. Congratulations to you both.

Pacas said...

Congratulation...twice!! It's going to be and amazing year.....and so the following ones :)

Erna said...

Congratulations!! I am mom of twins (boy & girl), and the first thing I "need" tell you is:it is really hard!!!! jajaja!!! but it the most beautiful experience in my life. Enjoy your pregnancy, and every moment with them. It is fantastic!!!

katieh said...

congratulations! here's to a wonderful year!

chloeandme said...

Congratulations! That is so exciting! Wishing the best:)..Jackie@Pacitti.us

ArtMind said...

Big congrats, sweet! That's fabulous news! I suspected this post to come! ;)
Really happy for you & I hope all will go smoothly! Enjoy! :)

Speckled Hen said...

Many congratulations!! Such wonderful news!! You will have doubled fun!!!
I have always dreamed to have twins, but the reality is that I only have one lovely boy who has just turned 11. I have to play with him a lot to make up for not being able to give him a sibling.

Ali said...

Congratulations! Doubly exciting news.

the Blue Rabbit House. said...

What a beautiful way to start this new year. I wish you both so much luck! Congrats!

Amie McCracken said...

Congrats! I'm kind of jealous! :)

Sofia {Brancoprata} said...

Congratulations ;) What a beautiful way to start the year!
Cheers!

Anna said...

wahoo! congrats, now that is a fabulous project to be taking on. :)

domestikate said...

Oh I was hoping that might be your secret! Didn't expect twins though! Congratulations and congratulations again!

Xenia said...

Tanti auguri!! Many congratulations to you. :)

C o w R o a d said...

Gefeliciteerd! Awesome news, can't wait to follow along in your adventures! :-)

ishtar oliera b said...

Congratulations Dear friend!!! a double blessing and double joy!! Theres nothing more magical and beautiful in this life than being a mother!! and you are going to be an AMAZING mom!!
xoxoxoxox

colours-and-friends said...

Congratulations. It will be very exciting and I wish you all the best

Ilka

♥Esmeralda♥ said...

Congratulations for your pregnancy!
Kisses from Spain!

Jane S. said...

Oh that is so exciting! Congratulations. :)

claire-elisa said...

yah so excited for you all.

+marzipan+ said...

Congratulations!! What an exciting time for you and your family ♥

mybonnetbee said...

Congratulazioni!! E speriamo che i pargoli prendano un po' della creatività della mamma ^_____^

Katyha said...

what wonderful news. Be ready for you life to never be the same again, but in the most spectacular and wonderful way ;)

Congratulations! such a lovely thing to happen to an extraordinary person xx

Regina said...

Oh, I guess that is double excitement then, congratulations!!

Giulia said...

Two times congratulations!!!!
I which all the best to all of you!!

МаринаОсень said...

congratulations! these are beautiful news!!! take care and enjoy this marvelous time!

la inglesita said...

wow!!! this great news made me come out of the dark and start commenting on your beautiful blog. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
María

Monica said...

Ciao Pilli Pilli! Arrivo al tuo blog da Country Kitty... e lo trovo davvero favoloso come dice Federica! Scusami ma non parlo bene inglese (Italy!) Ho dato una sbirciata veloce ma appena ho tempo me lo gusto piano piano... intanto divento tua follower.
See you soon!!!!!!

Federica said...

Ooooh!!! O_O what an exciting news for you!!! Enjoy all the experience and thank you for sharing it with us (I perfectly understand about being nervous about telling it on the blog.. it would be the same for me ^_^)
hugs and lots of congratulations to both of you!!!

fede

ps: I then discover that you are not italian! sorry for the "gaffe" I made some comments ago ;)
ps2: I published today in my blog the hoops I decorated inspired by yours (of course I named your blog as source of inspiration), thank you again for that idea... my friends loved them!

paola said...

What a good news! Congratulations and keep well ;)
paola

Artist said...

Congratulations what a great way to start the new year!

Tra Wright Knox said...

What wonderful news!!! Congratulations! So happy!

Jooles said...

Oh my goodness, that is just wonderful news...so exciting. many many congratulations to you and F :o)
love jooles x

claudia said...

Happy New Year from Tenerife!!!!!

Lindsay Jewell said...

Congratulations!

FullertonRegan said...

OH! Two boys! COngratulations to you and F!!!!!! I am in my third trimester with my son and it's been great so far. Here's hoping you have a fun and easy pregnancy (Please note that "easy" is relative. No pregnancy is wholly easy! ;))

Claudia said...

Congratulations - such wonderful news! Wishing you all the best and happiness. Keep going strong! Greetings from Germany

Caty said...

Congratulations! beautiful and happy.

wish you all the best!

love

Tatkis said...

Wow! Fantastic news, congratulations!!

Hugs,
Tatyana

creatief gerief said...

Een dubbeldikke proficiat!

cose di lino said...

Congratulazioni doppi!
E' una notizia fantastica aspettare due gemelli!
saluti
nunzia e cinzia
cosedilino.blogspot.com

Amanda said...

How lovely, congratulations.

Amy said...

I always wanted twins - they seem so magically close to one another! Best of luck to your growing family!

Happybee said...

I've just discovered your blog and...CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Duck said...

What a lovely news, what a nice way to start 2012 on your blog!
Lovin thoughts to you!

Chrissie Marshall said...

Congratulations and well you will have your hands full but what a bundle. I have 2 great nieces who are identical and they play tricks on me into the bargain. Look forward to seeing some pictures some day. Take care and all the best for your special day. hugs from France

Amanda said...

Congratulations, such wonderful news!

As a mummy to identical twin boys, I can tell you that you are in for a treat!

I hope you have a smooth pregnancy and don't get too much of the foot swelling!

Rodricano said...

Congrats! Muchas felicidades y enhorabuena por esa feliz noticia, la espera es larga pero la recompensa bien lo vale. Que vaya todo bien! Hoping everything goes right!

Kirsten N said...

Congratulations!! We didn't find out we were having twin boys until the 18 week scan - it was a big surprise!!

Stitch 'n Dye said...

Congratulations - I am delighted for you:)

regards
Sue

pasita said...

auguri ....doppi.
Pat

ariadne said...

Congratulations! Just found your blog again after some time!I am happy for you!AriadnefromGreece!

Miss Holly said...

Oh my gosh...so so happy for you....this is the beginning of something wonderful!!!

Ema said...

Double congratulations! ;-)

Yvonne Stehle said...

That is good news! How exiting! Wishing you all the best!

Silke said...

That's such wonderful news for you!! Congratulations!!! :-)

ThirdMargaret said...

Baby news is the best and that makes yours double best! Congratulations!!

Heidi Adnum said...

Congratulations, Katrien! How wonderful :D

MaryPoppins said...

E' meraviglioso!!!
E' faticoso ( io ho 2 gemelle ) ...
ma sarà anche ...
doppi sorrisi...
doppi baci...
doppie coccole...
doppia felicità...

Mariana said...

ohhhh, wonderful!!
So may cute things will be done for them, right?
Kisses!
Mari- Brazil