Firing up the Engine

For a long time now, I've been thinking about doing a blog on my experiences of a twin pregnancy and the ensuing life changes it has brought. Then I'd get distracted. My train of thoughts would just chug away. Now, I'm trying to rein in all those fleeting, profound thoughts and keep track of them for posterity. Experienced moms tell me that all the stuff that seemed so huge and unforgettable disappears in the haze of sleepless nights.

Being pregnant has inspired so much creativity. I've had lots of story ideas, bizarre dreams, impulses to bake up a storm, nest, redo my entire house (or rather, convert the house from being my husband's bachelor pad to being OUR home) and just lots of thought that in my narcissism seem worth preserving and examining further.

Ah, narcissism. I prefer to think that I'm following in Mary's footsteps, "Mary treasured up these things and pondered them in her heart." (Luke 2:19) Mary did a lot of treasuring and pondering. It's too bad we don't have any writings from Mary--I'd sure like to know what conclusions she may have ultimately reached about her son and all her experiences with him.

Back to the point of this blog. At this moment, I think the point is to record the various happenings with my twins, my pregnancy and all the important little revelations that come from motherhood, along with having a forum for dialogue. I have so many questions! How on earth do you care for two babies at once??? What kind of stroller should I get? Can I carry two babies at once in those wrap-things? How soon will my yucky pregnancy acne clear up?

So there's a sample of thoughts on the train. If anyone out in the blogosphere has answers, please let me know!