This was another fast week for me. So fast that I was surprised to see my 15 week newsletter in my e-mail in-box this morning.
Other than a couple of days of pregnancy brain this has been just an ordinary week. I'm pretty sure next week's picture will show some changes, as well. I'm at the point now that I have a harder time staying comfortable when I sleep. I wake up every couple of hours to change positions.
We are trying to sell Craig's father's Blazer. It's got a little fender damage, but other than that is in great shape. It's a 2001 2-Door, 4wd and only has 56,000 miles on it. We had a lady come and look at it and the guy with her acted like he knew all about cars and told her she shouldn't buy it because of the fender damage. He never even turned on the car or drove it. What are they expecting for $5k, low miles and a $20k body? It's not like a dent on the top of the fender is going to keep it from driving properly. Luckily that's not the only hit we've had on it. Craig it expecting one or two more people to come and look at it this weekend. Wish us luck getting this thing sold and out of our garage (so we can make room for baby things).
Family Pic
Friday, April 24, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Pregnancy Brain Runamuck...
Oh what a day. I should not be allowed around food today.
First at lunch I made a scrambled egg sandwich, but had to use an extra egg because I dropped one on the floor as I was cracking it.
Then for dinner I put a frozen lasagna in the oven. After about an hour I went to put the garlic bread in and noticed that they lasagna was black and the container it was in was completely melted.
As I went to turn the oven off, I noticed that it was at 550. WHOA!!! I must've hit the knob when I was cleaning the stove and didn't even realize it.
So off to the grocery store for something else for dinner. I came back with much more than I bargained for. Cereal, ice cream, wings, taquitos, eggs, and dinner. I know you're not supposed to go to the grocery store hungry, but its much worse when you're pregnant and hungry.
First at lunch I made a scrambled egg sandwich, but had to use an extra egg because I dropped one on the floor as I was cracking it.
Then for dinner I put a frozen lasagna in the oven. After about an hour I went to put the garlic bread in and noticed that they lasagna was black and the container it was in was completely melted.
As I went to turn the oven off, I noticed that it was at 550. WHOA!!! I must've hit the knob when I was cleaning the stove and didn't even realize it.
So off to the grocery store for something else for dinner. I came back with much more than I bargained for. Cereal, ice cream, wings, taquitos, eggs, and dinner. I know you're not supposed to go to the grocery store hungry, but its much worse when you're pregnant and hungry.
Monday, April 20, 2009
14 Weeks
I don't really know how to explain it. I wasn't really sick before, but this past week I felt really good. I don't necessarily have more energy. I just get tired early at night (8 ish) instead of off and on all day. I seem to have more of an appetite as well. I finally stopped loosing weight and gained a couple of pounds this week. My goal is to have them both weigh at least 6 pounds by the time they are born.
Our big ultra sound has been scheduled for May 11th. They will look at the babies' hearts, spinal cords and such. If the babies cooperate, we will also be able to find out their sexes. That appointment is 3 weeks from today.
I also got an Angel Sounds heart monitor from my Mom this week. I think I've got it figured out now so that I can hear both of the babies' heart rates. I've timed them and they are pretty close to the same, which they have been at all the doctor appointments. One of them seems just to the left of my belly button and the other one is about 2 to 3 inches below that.
According to a growth chart I've looked at, this week they are both the size of a lemon, and next week they will be about the size of a navel orange. Also, I should be able to start feeling them move anytime in the next 4 weeks. I will be very relieved once I can start to feel them move.
I've updated the slide show with our 10 week and 14 week pictures. We didn't end up doing a 12 week picture. For some reason the slide show isn't working properly. I will keep messing with it and see if I can get it to work. Until then, if you click on the link that will show you all the pictures, you will be able to see them.
Our big ultra sound has been scheduled for May 11th. They will look at the babies' hearts, spinal cords and such. If the babies cooperate, we will also be able to find out their sexes. That appointment is 3 weeks from today.
I also got an Angel Sounds heart monitor from my Mom this week. I think I've got it figured out now so that I can hear both of the babies' heart rates. I've timed them and they are pretty close to the same, which they have been at all the doctor appointments. One of them seems just to the left of my belly button and the other one is about 2 to 3 inches below that.
According to a growth chart I've looked at, this week they are both the size of a lemon, and next week they will be about the size of a navel orange. Also, I should be able to start feeling them move anytime in the next 4 weeks. I will be very relieved once I can start to feel them move.
I've updated the slide show with our 10 week and 14 week pictures. We didn't end up doing a 12 week picture. For some reason the slide show isn't working properly. I will keep messing with it and see if I can get it to work. Until then, if you click on the link that will show you all the pictures, you will be able to see them.
Monday, April 13, 2009
13 Weeks
Good Bye 1st Tri-Mester and GOOD BYE SHOTS!!!
Oh yes, I am very excited to be shot free!!!! It has only been 4 days and the knots in my back side have already started going away.
I had a doctor appointment on Thursday and was cleared to resume normal activities. The babies are definitely growing, too. They no longer fit on the ultrasound screen at the same time. The doctor didn't take their measurements, but they are definitely much bigger. I wouldn't say that's I'm much bigger, but I can't wear regular shirts anymore. Its a bit of a challenge because I'm not getting wider, only my tummy is growing. So a lot of maternity shirts still look odd on me because they are too wide.
Friday was my first day of freedom. So I decided to go to Walgreens to refill my prenatal vitamin prescription and to the grocery store. Well I only made it to Walgreens because I ended up throwing up in the Walgreens bathroom. The first day of the second tri-mester and the first time I actually got sick. Good news is that I've felt fine ever since.
Our next appointment is May 7th. And they are trying to set up the big ultrasound for May 8th. That is when we will hopefully get to find out the sex of the babies.
Oh yes, I am very excited to be shot free!!!! It has only been 4 days and the knots in my back side have already started going away.
I had a doctor appointment on Thursday and was cleared to resume normal activities. The babies are definitely growing, too. They no longer fit on the ultrasound screen at the same time. The doctor didn't take their measurements, but they are definitely much bigger. I wouldn't say that's I'm much bigger, but I can't wear regular shirts anymore. Its a bit of a challenge because I'm not getting wider, only my tummy is growing. So a lot of maternity shirts still look odd on me because they are too wide.
Friday was my first day of freedom. So I decided to go to Walgreens to refill my prenatal vitamin prescription and to the grocery store. Well I only made it to Walgreens because I ended up throwing up in the Walgreens bathroom. The first day of the second tri-mester and the first time I actually got sick. Good news is that I've felt fine ever since.
Our next appointment is May 7th. And they are trying to set up the big ultrasound for May 8th. That is when we will hopefully get to find out the sex of the babies.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
11 and 12 weeks.
I know, I've been slacking the past two weeks. Sorry about that. Good news is that my Mom has loaned us her laptop and wireless router, so now I am able to get online more often.
The doctors told us that the tear should heal in a week, but I had a little more bleeding on Sunday morning and have had spotting most of the week. We're assuming that means it hasn't completely healed quite yet. I have a doctor appointment one week from today, so we should know more at that time.
I will be 12 weeks tomorrow. I'm really excited because besides being the last week of the 1st trimester, this should also be my last week of injections. The muscle that receives the injections is pretty knotted up and sore most of the time. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I would do anything to make sure these little ones have the best chance at surviving. I'm just really happy that they are close to the age where they aren't going to need the injections for help anymore and my muscle can start to heal.
For now, I am continuing to follow the no standing for long periods of time, bending, squatting, or stopping rules. Trying to stay in bed or on the couch as much as possible. Craig started out being very proud of himself for keeping up on all the house work, making dinner and taking care of the dogs. This week he's started to slow down. I think he's realizing that its not as easy as it looks on a longer term basis. He's still doing a great job, just not as enthusiastic as he was.
He left today for a short work trip. He'll be back tomorrow, but wanted to make sure I wasn't alone the entire time. So my Mom is coming for a sleep over tonight. The dogs and I will get dinner and I'll still be able to get my shot.
I had some dizziness and vision problems earlier this week. We've pretty much pinned it down to my lack of calories. I'm eating plenty, well as much as my tummy will hold. And I eat every time I'm hungry, but it just doesn't seem to be enough. I've lost a total of 11 pounds so far. Five of which have come off the past 3 weeks. We think the problem is that I'm eating lower calorie foods. I really should be getting 2700 calories a day, and I doubt that I'm even getting 2000 calories. So this next week I'm going to concentrate on eating some higher calorie food. I'm not expecting to really gain any weight, but I need to stop loosing it. Ha, ha, I guess this will probably be the only time in my life I actually have to worry about loosing weight.
The doctors told us that the tear should heal in a week, but I had a little more bleeding on Sunday morning and have had spotting most of the week. We're assuming that means it hasn't completely healed quite yet. I have a doctor appointment one week from today, so we should know more at that time.
I will be 12 weeks tomorrow. I'm really excited because besides being the last week of the 1st trimester, this should also be my last week of injections. The muscle that receives the injections is pretty knotted up and sore most of the time. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I would do anything to make sure these little ones have the best chance at surviving. I'm just really happy that they are close to the age where they aren't going to need the injections for help anymore and my muscle can start to heal.
For now, I am continuing to follow the no standing for long periods of time, bending, squatting, or stopping rules. Trying to stay in bed or on the couch as much as possible. Craig started out being very proud of himself for keeping up on all the house work, making dinner and taking care of the dogs. This week he's started to slow down. I think he's realizing that its not as easy as it looks on a longer term basis. He's still doing a great job, just not as enthusiastic as he was.
He left today for a short work trip. He'll be back tomorrow, but wanted to make sure I wasn't alone the entire time. So my Mom is coming for a sleep over tonight. The dogs and I will get dinner and I'll still be able to get my shot.
I had some dizziness and vision problems earlier this week. We've pretty much pinned it down to my lack of calories. I'm eating plenty, well as much as my tummy will hold. And I eat every time I'm hungry, but it just doesn't seem to be enough. I've lost a total of 11 pounds so far. Five of which have come off the past 3 weeks. We think the problem is that I'm eating lower calorie foods. I really should be getting 2700 calories a day, and I doubt that I'm even getting 2000 calories. So this next week I'm going to concentrate on eating some higher calorie food. I'm not expecting to really gain any weight, but I need to stop loosing it. Ha, ha, I guess this will probably be the only time in my life I actually have to worry about loosing weight.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
10 Weeks
Only 2 weeks left of the first trimester.
Sorry I'm a little late in getting this posted. We had quite a week last week. I started bleeding and loosing tissue on Tuesday. Very scary, I thought I had actually lost one of the twins. After 6 hours of stress and worry, an ultrasound revealed two very healthy and now, very active babies.
Mommy on the other hand has a subchorionic hemorrhage, which is a tear in my uterine lining behind the placenta. This one happens to be adjacent to both sacks. Luckily, most of the time, they heal on their own and there isn't any more problems. Sometimes they stop bleeding but don't heal and others, they keep on bleeding causing too much blood to get between the uterine lining and the placenta. That makes the placenta detach which then causes a miscarriage. So, some pretty scary stuff.
Right now I am on full pelvic rest. No bending, squatting, stooping, lifting or standing for long periods of time. All until my next dr appt on April 9th. We're not taking any chances. So I've pretty much been a bump on a log this past week. Just laying in the bed or on the couch.
We did take a 10 week picture, and I will try to get it up as soon as I get the chance.
Sorry I'm a little late in getting this posted. We had quite a week last week. I started bleeding and loosing tissue on Tuesday. Very scary, I thought I had actually lost one of the twins. After 6 hours of stress and worry, an ultrasound revealed two very healthy and now, very active babies.
Mommy on the other hand has a subchorionic hemorrhage, which is a tear in my uterine lining behind the placenta. This one happens to be adjacent to both sacks. Luckily, most of the time, they heal on their own and there isn't any more problems. Sometimes they stop bleeding but don't heal and others, they keep on bleeding causing too much blood to get between the uterine lining and the placenta. That makes the placenta detach which then causes a miscarriage. So, some pretty scary stuff.
Right now I am on full pelvic rest. No bending, squatting, stooping, lifting or standing for long periods of time. All until my next dr appt on April 9th. We're not taking any chances. So I've pretty much been a bump on a log this past week. Just laying in the bed or on the couch.
We did take a 10 week picture, and I will try to get it up as soon as I get the chance.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
9 weeks
Whew.... what a fast week this was. I'm glad too, I really needed a week to go by fast.
Not only have I out grown all my pants, but now I have out grown all my fitted shirts. The only non-maternity shirts I can wear now are long flowing empire waisted shirts. Luckily I have a few, but the ones that have a more fitted top, don't fit any more either. I have gotten quite a few maternity clothes on loan from friends, and some form my sister and my mom. I have some that fit now, and some that are still too big. Most of the shirts fall in the still too big column. The ones that fit now though, probably won't fit for more than a couple of months. Its amazing to me how my body can change so much and yet I still haven't gained any weight. Not that I'm complaining about that, by any means.
My biggest struggle this week has been making sure I consume 2,700 calories. I got some good suggestions from some friends, and I'm now at the point where I need to count them up to see how good I'm doing. Its just difficult to eat 1,000 more calories than I normally do in a day and avoid things that will counter act with my diabetic medication and upset my stomach. The past two or three days have been especially challenging because I am starting to get hungry more often (when my stomach isn't upset), but all my snacks are relatively low calorie.
I had my first appointment with my new OB on Wednesday. Taylor was in town looking at the UofA Law School, so she came with me. I had another ultrasound. They babies are definitely growing they are now measuring a couple of days ahead of where I actually am. The doctor is pretty confident that I will have a cesarean, which really doesn't bother me. I've always figured I would. Now I'm anxious for the 18 week ultra sound so we can find out the sex of the babies. But that is still another 9 weeks away!!
Craig and Skyler are both hoping for 2 boys. I don't thing Craig would know what to do with girls and Skyler wants us to even out the grand kids for him. I told them both that I think its going to be two girls. As expected, they were both disappointed by that. Craig even asked if that's what I wanted, two girls. I told him it didn't really matter to me, I just think that's what they are going to be. He still refuses to get serious about names. He thinks we should wait until the 18 week ultrasound. But, I'm a planner so I really have this need to have it narrowed down before then. I guess now is as good a time as any to start learning to compromise on how we deal with our children. I just wish it wasn't me having to do the compromising. Ha, ha, ha.
Not only have I out grown all my pants, but now I have out grown all my fitted shirts. The only non-maternity shirts I can wear now are long flowing empire waisted shirts. Luckily I have a few, but the ones that have a more fitted top, don't fit any more either. I have gotten quite a few maternity clothes on loan from friends, and some form my sister and my mom. I have some that fit now, and some that are still too big. Most of the shirts fall in the still too big column. The ones that fit now though, probably won't fit for more than a couple of months. Its amazing to me how my body can change so much and yet I still haven't gained any weight. Not that I'm complaining about that, by any means.
My biggest struggle this week has been making sure I consume 2,700 calories. I got some good suggestions from some friends, and I'm now at the point where I need to count them up to see how good I'm doing. Its just difficult to eat 1,000 more calories than I normally do in a day and avoid things that will counter act with my diabetic medication and upset my stomach. The past two or three days have been especially challenging because I am starting to get hungry more often (when my stomach isn't upset), but all my snacks are relatively low calorie.
I had my first appointment with my new OB on Wednesday. Taylor was in town looking at the UofA Law School, so she came with me. I had another ultrasound. They babies are definitely growing they are now measuring a couple of days ahead of where I actually am. The doctor is pretty confident that I will have a cesarean, which really doesn't bother me. I've always figured I would. Now I'm anxious for the 18 week ultra sound so we can find out the sex of the babies. But that is still another 9 weeks away!!
Craig and Skyler are both hoping for 2 boys. I don't thing Craig would know what to do with girls and Skyler wants us to even out the grand kids for him. I told them both that I think its going to be two girls. As expected, they were both disappointed by that. Craig even asked if that's what I wanted, two girls. I told him it didn't really matter to me, I just think that's what they are going to be. He still refuses to get serious about names. He thinks we should wait until the 18 week ultrasound. But, I'm a planner so I really have this need to have it narrowed down before then. I guess now is as good a time as any to start learning to compromise on how we deal with our children. I just wish it wasn't me having to do the compromising. Ha, ha, ha.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
8 weeks
We took our 8 week picture, so we now have 3. The first is 5 weeks, the second is 6 weeks and the last one is 8 weeks.
I'm feeling good most of the time. Just a little bit of morning sickness every now and then, always in the evenings. The other thing is that I just don't have as much energy as I used to. It takes me longer to get everything done, and I just can't get as much done in a day. Those days that I push myself, I am completely worn out by 7pm and falling asleep on the couch.
My doctor appointment on Friday went well. It was just a come in, meet the staff and go over your medical history appointment. I go back on Wednesday to see the doctor.
I am officially in maternity clothes. I can still wear many of my shirts, just not my pants. Luckily I've been able to receive some maternity clothes from friends and now have quite a few extra pants to wear. Some of which are still a little too big, which is good, because I will need the extra room to grow these babies.
Piper had to be taken to the vet this week, too. I thought she had an ear infection, but it turns out she actually has allergies. So we now have two dogs on allergy medication.
I'm feeling good most of the time. Just a little bit of morning sickness every now and then, always in the evenings. The other thing is that I just don't have as much energy as I used to. It takes me longer to get everything done, and I just can't get as much done in a day. Those days that I push myself, I am completely worn out by 7pm and falling asleep on the couch.
My doctor appointment on Friday went well. It was just a come in, meet the staff and go over your medical history appointment. I go back on Wednesday to see the doctor.
I am officially in maternity clothes. I can still wear many of my shirts, just not my pants. Luckily I've been able to receive some maternity clothes from friends and now have quite a few extra pants to wear. Some of which are still a little too big, which is good, because I will need the extra room to grow these babies.
Piper had to be taken to the vet this week, too. I thought she had an ear infection, but it turns out she actually has allergies. So we now have two dogs on allergy medication.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
And the verdict is..... TWINS
Our Ultra Sound was today and we're having TWINS!!!!!!
The dr gave us two sets of pictures, one for us and one for the OB. Daddy had to take the dr's set back to work with him to show them off.
Twin A measured at 10mm and had a heart rate of 139. Twin B measured 11mm and had a heart rate of 145. The dr was very pleased with their sizes and said everything look great!
Friday, February 27, 2009
7 weeks
How is it that a week can seem like a year one minute and like it didn't even exist a second later. That is how I would definitely define this week. I've been anxiously waiting for it to be over because next week I have 2 big doctor appointments.
The first is on Tuesday and we will get to see how many babies we are having. I'm really not sure myself. I don't have a feeling one way or another. On one hand I will be eternally grateful to hear that we have one healthy baby growing. On the other hand, I would love to have twins. Its one of those strange things I've always wanted. Maybe, just maybe, if everything looks okay, I might be able to stop getting my progesterone shots. I've been pretty sore lately. The other night the muscle my right side was really tight, so Craig had to give me my shot on the left. I'm also taking prometrium, which is another form of progesterone that does not involve needles. My hope is that I will only need the prometrium.
My second appointment is on Friday. I am going to meet my new OB. I decided after my embryo transfer that I needed to find a new one. Not that my old one isn't a good doctor, because he is. It's just that he didn't seem to remember me, which only seeing me once a year, I don't really expect him to, but I do expect him to read over his notes and remember that HE diagnosed me with PCOS, HE did my surgery 5 years ago and HE is the one who refills my prescription for metformin. All of which he didn't know. I want a doctor who knows me a little better and who understands the intricacies of a women with PCOS who is pregnant via IVF. Luckily I had my choice of two such doctors when asking about it at the fertility doctors, one is the fertility doctors wife, but she is on the other side of town and so is the hospital she delivers out of. The other is on our side of town and delivers out of the hospital closest to us. He came highly recommended by the fertility doctor's sister and by my neighbor who works at the hospital. So I choose the one closest to our house. I am anxious to meet him and to make sure I feel comfortable in his office.
I feel great. If it wasn't for my clothes not fitting due to my ever growing belly and having to run to the bathroom every 20 minutes, I might not even feel like I was pregnant.
The first is on Tuesday and we will get to see how many babies we are having. I'm really not sure myself. I don't have a feeling one way or another. On one hand I will be eternally grateful to hear that we have one healthy baby growing. On the other hand, I would love to have twins. Its one of those strange things I've always wanted. Maybe, just maybe, if everything looks okay, I might be able to stop getting my progesterone shots. I've been pretty sore lately. The other night the muscle my right side was really tight, so Craig had to give me my shot on the left. I'm also taking prometrium, which is another form of progesterone that does not involve needles. My hope is that I will only need the prometrium.
My second appointment is on Friday. I am going to meet my new OB. I decided after my embryo transfer that I needed to find a new one. Not that my old one isn't a good doctor, because he is. It's just that he didn't seem to remember me, which only seeing me once a year, I don't really expect him to, but I do expect him to read over his notes and remember that HE diagnosed me with PCOS, HE did my surgery 5 years ago and HE is the one who refills my prescription for metformin. All of which he didn't know. I want a doctor who knows me a little better and who understands the intricacies of a women with PCOS who is pregnant via IVF. Luckily I had my choice of two such doctors when asking about it at the fertility doctors, one is the fertility doctors wife, but she is on the other side of town and so is the hospital she delivers out of. The other is on our side of town and delivers out of the hospital closest to us. He came highly recommended by the fertility doctor's sister and by my neighbor who works at the hospital. So I choose the one closest to our house. I am anxious to meet him and to make sure I feel comfortable in his office.
I feel great. If it wasn't for my clothes not fitting due to my ever growing belly and having to run to the bathroom every 20 minutes, I might not even feel like I was pregnant.
Friday, February 20, 2009
6 weeks.
Yep, that's right... I'm already 1/2 way through my first trimester.
I've felt good this week, just a little nausea on Monday and Friday, but no other morning sickness. Maybe I will be one of the lucky ones after all.
The thing that continues to be a surprise to me is how fast my body is changing. I officially out grew all my regular pants this week. I have a couple pairs of jeans and one pair of capries that are normally a couple sizes too big that I have kept as transition pieces the past few years. Those now fit just fine during the day, but become a little tight at night. I don't think its anything noticeable to most people at this point. We'll take another picture this weekend to compare.
Discussing names has been quite a challenge. We have completely different tastes. Craig says most of the names I come up with are stripper names or geek names and remind him of the kids that always got teased in school. Yet all he can come up with is Bob. He swears that its a great name because it will be really easy for the baby to learn to spell. Thank goodness we have plenty of time to hash this out.
I've felt good this week, just a little nausea on Monday and Friday, but no other morning sickness. Maybe I will be one of the lucky ones after all.
The thing that continues to be a surprise to me is how fast my body is changing. I officially out grew all my regular pants this week. I have a couple pairs of jeans and one pair of capries that are normally a couple sizes too big that I have kept as transition pieces the past few years. Those now fit just fine during the day, but become a little tight at night. I don't think its anything noticeable to most people at this point. We'll take another picture this weekend to compare.
Discussing names has been quite a challenge. We have completely different tastes. Craig says most of the names I come up with are stripper names or geek names and remind him of the kids that always got teased in school. Yet all he can come up with is Bob. He swears that its a great name because it will be really easy for the baby to learn to spell. Thank goodness we have plenty of time to hash this out.
All Aboard!!
This just cracked me up. Piper is so silly! I walked into the living room and saw that she had put all her toys in a line. Her little Toy Train.
Now if I could just have the video camera ready when she's chasing her tail. Oh she is so funny.
Now if I could just have the video camera ready when she's chasing her tail. Oh she is so funny.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
5 Weeks
5 weeks down, 35 more to go. Wow, that seems like such a long time, doesn't it? But I know that it will probably go by faster than I can imagine.
I really wasn't expecting to see any pregnancy changes for another couple of weeks. However this week brought on a couple of new things. The first of which is morning sickness, well evening sickness for me. I was so hoping I would be one of the lucky ones who gets away without it. So far its pretty much been every other night. And each time it hits its progressively worse. I'm really hoping its at its peak now. But hey, I'm not complaining, I'll endure anything to bring a happy baby into this world.
The second thing I have noticed is that my belly is starting to change shapes. I've always had a bit of a pouch in my lower stomach, now it seems to be rounding out into my upper stomach. Its not any bigger, and I really don't expect that to happen for another month, month 1/2. But still exciting to see changes none the less.
I really want to document this pregnancy with photos. Craig and I choose a spot and plan on taking pictures every two or so weeks in the same spot with me wearing the same clothes. I actually took the idea from some very good friends of mine (thanks Amanda, Laura & Michelle). I just LOVE the idea of having these photos to look back on. I'll add a slide show here as soon as we have enough pictures taken and, when you can start to see changes.
I really wasn't expecting to see any pregnancy changes for another couple of weeks. However this week brought on a couple of new things. The first of which is morning sickness, well evening sickness for me. I was so hoping I would be one of the lucky ones who gets away without it. So far its pretty much been every other night. And each time it hits its progressively worse. I'm really hoping its at its peak now. But hey, I'm not complaining, I'll endure anything to bring a happy baby into this world.
The second thing I have noticed is that my belly is starting to change shapes. I've always had a bit of a pouch in my lower stomach, now it seems to be rounding out into my upper stomach. Its not any bigger, and I really don't expect that to happen for another month, month 1/2. But still exciting to see changes none the less.
I really want to document this pregnancy with photos. Craig and I choose a spot and plan on taking pictures every two or so weeks in the same spot with me wearing the same clothes. I actually took the idea from some very good friends of mine (thanks Amanda, Laura & Michelle). I just LOVE the idea of having these photos to look back on. I'll add a slide show here as soon as we have enough pictures taken and, when you can start to see changes.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
WOW!! This is real!
My blood test numbers more than doubled!!! They went from 227 up to 492! This is really happening, I can't believe it!!
My first ultra sound is scheduled for (get this) March 3rd. My Great-Grandma's birthday, and one year since my first egg retrieval. I'll be 8 weeks by then, so they might even be able to see a heart beat, or two heart beats if it's twins!
My first ultra sound is scheduled for (get this) March 3rd. My Great-Grandma's birthday, and one year since my first egg retrieval. I'll be 8 weeks by then, so they might even be able to see a heart beat, or two heart beats if it's twins!
Monday, February 9, 2009
The waiting game...
I guess that's how it will be from here on out.
Right now we are waiting for the results from my second blood test, which we should get back tomorrow. This wait is hard. I'm hoping that after hearing that everything is ok, it will start to settle in a little that this really is happening.
After that we will be waiting for our 1st ultra sound to see how many babies we have (1 or 2), then we'll be waiting to hear/see the heart beat. Then each new stage after that. I guess I had better get used to the waiting game.
Right now we are waiting for the results from my second blood test, which we should get back tomorrow. This wait is hard. I'm hoping that after hearing that everything is ok, it will start to settle in a little that this really is happening.
After that we will be waiting for our 1st ultra sound to see how many babies we have (1 or 2), then we'll be waiting to hear/see the heart beat. Then each new stage after that. I guess I had better get used to the waiting game.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
227 Is a very good number!
My blood test is positive!! Very positive!!
I still can't believe it, I'M PREGNANT! Really, really pregnant! My number came back at 227, which is very good. I still have to go back on Monday for more tests, but this is real!
I just can't believe it.
I still can't believe it, I'M PREGNANT! Really, really pregnant! My number came back at 227, which is very good. I still have to go back on Monday for more tests, but this is real!
I just can't believe it.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
We have Snow Peas
I got the report from the doctor's office. We have 4 embryos on ice, all good quality at freezing. So, yay, our twins can have brothers and sisters! Not so sure we'll end up with 6 all together, but at least we have that option for down the road.
Monday, February 2, 2009
No Starches, No Sugar & Crazy Hormones
That is a bad combination! Well, at least it was for me.
Because I hyper-stimulated last year, the doctor is very concerned about trying to prevent it this time. On top of that, I'm high risk for gestational diabetes because of my PCOS. So my diet was very restricted. No starches what so ever and no sugar or sugar substitutes.
What do you eat?? I stuck to turkey, cheese, eggs, fruits and veggies. I did okay, kind of bland, but okay. Then Friday night came around and they were gone. We needed to go to the grocery store, which was on the agenda for Saturday afternoon. Sounds reasonable, right?
Apparently not when you're hormones are still going crazy! I couldn't find anything to eat Friday night all we had was ice cream, chocolate chips, cereal, rice, pasta, potatoes, popcorn & instant oatmeal. UGH! That was it, my emotions let loose and the flood gates opened.
Craig found me in our room and asked me what I was doing. I told him nothing. He comes over, rubs my arm and asked why I was crying. Awe, how sweet... until I told him because I can't find anything to eat. He lost it, and laughed and laughed. Which of course made it worse for me, so I cried some more. Then he felt bad and asked why didn't I have a banana and some peanut butter. Then I replied, we don't have any bananas and our peanut butter went bad!
Now I can look back and laugh. But now I have food I can eat, too!
Because I hyper-stimulated last year, the doctor is very concerned about trying to prevent it this time. On top of that, I'm high risk for gestational diabetes because of my PCOS. So my diet was very restricted. No starches what so ever and no sugar or sugar substitutes.
What do you eat?? I stuck to turkey, cheese, eggs, fruits and veggies. I did okay, kind of bland, but okay. Then Friday night came around and they were gone. We needed to go to the grocery store, which was on the agenda for Saturday afternoon. Sounds reasonable, right?
Apparently not when you're hormones are still going crazy! I couldn't find anything to eat Friday night all we had was ice cream, chocolate chips, cereal, rice, pasta, potatoes, popcorn & instant oatmeal. UGH! That was it, my emotions let loose and the flood gates opened.
Craig found me in our room and asked me what I was doing. I told him nothing. He comes over, rubs my arm and asked why I was crying. Awe, how sweet... until I told him because I can't find anything to eat. He lost it, and laughed and laughed. Which of course made it worse for me, so I cried some more. Then he felt bad and asked why didn't I have a banana and some peanut butter. Then I replied, we don't have any bananas and our peanut butter went bad!
Now I can look back and laugh. But now I have food I can eat, too!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Pictures
The scanner worked just fine this morning, so as promised, here are the pictures from yesterday.
This one is a little harder to see, but the white dot in the middle of the red circle is where the embryos landed.
This one is a little harder to see, but the white dot in the middle of the red circle is where the embryos landed.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Offically 2 weeks and 5 days pregnant!
Today was the big day!! We transferred two embryos and will find out in the next two or three days how many others made it to freezing. So that makes me 2 weeks and 5 days pregnant!
The final blood test will be Tuesday February 10th. Until then I'll think lots of positive thoughts and say lots of prayers hoping my sweet little twin embryos will get nice and comfy. I'll probably give them quite a few pep talks as well.
I have two pictures, one of the embryos and one of the transfer, but my scanner is being temperamental. I stopped trying when I got frustrated with it. I will try to add them tomorrow. So make sure you check back to see the twins and their possible future brother or sister (the picture has 3 embryos in it).
The final blood test will be Tuesday February 10th. Until then I'll think lots of positive thoughts and say lots of prayers hoping my sweet little twin embryos will get nice and comfy. I'll probably give them quite a few pep talks as well.
I have two pictures, one of the embryos and one of the transfer, but my scanner is being temperamental. I stopped trying when I got frustrated with it. I will try to add them tomorrow. So make sure you check back to see the twins and their possible future brother or sister (the picture has 3 embryos in it).
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