From then till now

Okay - i'll give you the appt update in just a mo, but let me think what else has happened since the last appt.

11/7 -

The day after last appt I had a bit of a scare in the morning. Went to let the dog out of the bedroom and as I closed the door, I lurched forward as if I was going to fall face first. Luckily I was holding onto the handle. Staggered back to bed, like I was drunk and the room was just spinning and spinning, so much so it made me sick literally. It was the most horrible feeling.

11/12 -

Still suffering with the dizzies.

Last night (again) the strangest thing happened. Sorry if TMI or if you have a weak stomach - don't read anymore.

I threw up in my mouth while I was sleeping. Good job I woke up other wise I think I could have choked. Well I woke up choking. And then sat up so fast the room was spinning. Ran to the bathroom (again) and I was sick. I think I ate too much and my system just couldn't handle it. Which is strange as I don't think I have been eating enough. But I had eaten pie and icecream and then some popcorn and obviously it was too much. It was scary though.

The babies are kicking like little demons. DH can feel them which makes him feel more involved.

11/16 -

Dh went to Florida and actually stopped by my RE's office in FL to settle our bill and ask about our frozen babies and the IVF nurse whom I love and funny enough had been calling for us today, came running out - he said she was estatic for us. Thats just so sweet!

11/22 -

I got put on bedrest again as I started to have some contractions over the weekend, which I wasn't sure what I was feeling but then on Monday evening, we went grocery shopping and I had like 3 strong ones that caused me to hold my sides and then several more when I got home. I went straight to bed and drank a lot of water. I also took my medication(meant to stop uterine contractions) earlier than I usually do suspecting the Dr would increase my dosage when I told them. It seemed to work as I don't remember feeling any more after that.

I called the Dr's office on Tuesday morning on the way to work and first thing they did was increase my meds and then say I should go on 24 hour bedrest. I said I hadn't had any more contractions since the night before so they told me to go ahead and go to work but just take it easy and go straight home if I had any more. I had two around lunch time so I left around 2.30 and came straight home to bed and took it easy for the rest of the day.

I put another call into them on Wednesday morning to see if I should go to work or not and the nurse called back later to say the Dr wants me to stay home and off my feet until my appt on Friday. I took Wednesday off and felt so much better I decided to go in on Thursday for a couple of hours...... a mistake.... always listen to your Dr.

Which brings me to my actual appt yesterday....

11/24 -

Everything overall went well.

The babies are doing fine, they had all their measurements done. It looks like Baby B is still a girl!! Baby A is approx. 1.26lbs and Baby B is 1.05lbs. She is definitely smaller but nothing to worry about says Dr.
Amniotic fluid and all organs look fine!

As for me - unfortunately it looks like the contractions I was having did take a little bit of a toll. My cervical length has gone down from over 4cm to 3.6 and I am starting to show some signs of funneling.

He has put me on bedrest for a week and wants to see me back next Friday for another checkup before I get any ideas about going back to work.

Got into trouble big time for going into work yesterday even for 4 hours when he told me to stay off my feet. And I was supposed to be on half days but once I get into work I find it so hard to leave. *sigh* I just feel so guilty. Anyway, I'll have to get over it. Healthy babies are the most important thing.

He also wants me to have steriod shots at 24 weeks to cover our bases, just in case. I do love my Dr. he is so proactive. We don't have peri's here or MFM's so its good to know he is going above and beyond the average care.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart

We found out today what we are not having.....

Appointment went well. I have put on 6lbs altogether, I am measuring 22weeks so not too bad and my cervix is like 4 cm with no signs of any funneling.

It was M's birthday today so we begged an ultrasound.!!

And he got his wish - BABY A - is a BOY!!!!!!!!! for definite. (h/b 148)

And BABY B - is tentatively a GIRL! (h/b 142). He couldn't get a great shot as Baby was playing coy but he said he would say girl for the moment as there were no obvious coconuts.

So that blows the whole heartbeat/gender theory!!

He didn't do any actual measurements yet but will at the next u/s on the 24th. But he did have a good look around and said everything looks great as far as he could see.

So I am so very happy and can't stop smiling!!!

Here are my 20 week belly pics - sorry so pale - I'm Casper the Ghost....

Where did October go?

Wow - I just checked when I last blogged and it was September. So much for those good intentions. I would be suprised if anyone even checked here anymore.

October seems to have flown by and I can't believe November is right around the corner. I will be 20weeks preggers on November 6th. WOW. (hubby's birthday). What a milestone. I hope its a good one. We do have a check up on that date and I managed to persuade (aka beg) my Dr to let us have a scan on that day. I am hoping we will be able to find out the sexes. I also just want to make sure everything is okay. No reason that it shouldn't be but I will just feel so much better if we get to see them. I guess I got totally spoilt by all the scans in the first trimester.

We did have an appt on October 16th at 17 weeks. No scan but we did get to hear both heartbeats. I had started to put on some weight and my fundal height was 19 inches, which I am told, and please correct me if I am wrong means that I am or was measuring 19 weeks??

This last month has been so different. I have had energy. I was SO SO happy to go back to work. I need to have purpose and direction. The good thing is I am still only "supposed" to be working part time so I don't go in until between 10 and 11. (much better than 8 in the morning). I do get tired and I can leave early if it gets too much. But for the most part I tend to stay until 5. My bosses seem pleased with the hours I am putting it, so I am grateful for that once again.

My one issue has been swelling feet. I have to be very careful with that. I am now sleeping with pillows under the foot of the mattress to keep my feet up at night which seems to help. And lets not forget the pillow on the right and left of me to prop me up when I sleep on my side.

Also the niphedipine kicks my ass in the morning. Funny enough not too many problems at night. I don't take it until I get to work as I don't feel comfortable driving with a racing heart and feeling like I will pass out at any moment. So I get to work, have something to eat, take my pills and then sit there waiting for the "bad" feelings to pass. It can take up to 30 minutes, but sure enough it does pass eventually.

I think I have had another growth spurt this week. Quite a few pains and I am not sure if I am feeling kicks or not. Its hard for a first timer to know what is what exactly.

DH made the comment this morning that it wasn't fair I got to feel kicks and he didn't. Anyone want to attempt a guess at the answer I gave him back????

I will try an post a belly pic in a while if I can get DH to take one!!

We made our first sojurn to a baby store here yesterday, please remember this is the bahamas and not the US so no where near as much choice or selection. We went to two -one store had nothing for twins at all, and the other had two strollers to chose from - woo hoo. But it was still eye opening for DH as he had no concept of what to expect.

Hugs to all who still check to see if I am alive!! Bless you for your patience.

The Rollarcoaster never ends

I am sorry, sorry that I have not been posting. I do actually have so much to say but I guess it gets too much and then I can't put it into words.

First off - everything is fine. Heard both babies h/b's on Monday at just over 14 weeks.

I have suffered with the morning sickness something terrible. In total I lost over 14 lbs. I am now back up 6 lbs but still a ways to go. All the anti-nausea drugs they gave me worked for a while but then soon I was throwing them up too. So I have to get a shot now every couple days which holds me for a day or two and then I start again.

I did have the cervical polyps which started bleeding again two weeks ago and the Dr. went in and removed 3 of them I think. Not the most comfortable of things. Quite scary but relieved nothing more serious.

Blood clot seems to be resolving itself and is almost gone.

Then last week I had a cerclage put in as a precautionary measure. My first experience of an epidural and my first overnight experience in a hospital. Overall it was not that bad. Coming down off the epidural was the worst part when you are shaking but can't move from the waist down. The catheter was ugh!!! And then the put "packing" up there. I was never so happy when that was removed.

The nice part was I had a roomate that was expecting twins also and was 10 weeks ahead of me so it was good to talk to someone in the same boat. She had the same procedure also.

I have to confess that I don't think that I have quite got my head around being pregnant. I have been getting quite depressed and I have not yet relaxed. At times I wonder oh my gosh what I have done, I can't do this and what will I do if my babies aren't "perfect". I haven't bought anything yet baby related. I still cringe when I know that people know about my pregnancy. Small island, news travels fast - and I hate people talking about me at all.

After being on bed rest for now my 8th week I have learnt some real harsh realities. And that is I don't have any friends. This is a bit woe is me, but how sad is it that the only visitors I have had are my parents, and my mother-in-law. I guess that is adding to the depression.

On a good note, my work has been great and not pressuring me about returning. I should be back on the 10th of October I think and I will only be working half days to start. phew! - I think it is going to take some adjusting to get back into 9 hour days!!

Thanks for checking in on me and I will try and be a better blogger!

Test results are back

I do have polyps apparently.

Isn't this going great, blood clots, polyps and all day sickness. Fun, fun, fun.

BUT totally greatful to still have two little blobs inside of me.

Yes, I am not poetic as some, they look like blobs to me - I can't make out anything, they are just blob 1 and blob 2 or we could go Dr. Seuss and have Thing 1 and Thing 2. okay, okay we affectionately call them sweet pea and stink pea.

My boss has sent work home for me - in case I get bored - wasn't that thoughtful of him. - Not!

Dr. prescribed gravol for me to so I can actually start to eat something. I hope it works.

2 down, 7 to go

Had my follow up appt today. Good news and bad.

Good news - babies are doing great. Right on schedule.
Baby A - hb is 170bpm and measuring 8w1d.
Baby B - hb is 166bpm and measuring 7w6d.

But I have a blood clot just near my cervix before Baby A. So they think that might what be causing the bleeding although it has subsided greatly. So I am sentenced to another weeks bedrest. I suspect that this is going to be a long pregnancy.

I think we have made the decision not to do the CVS testing. The risk is just too great especially with multiples.

M/S is still kicking my tail. Finding it extremely hard to eat and drink. I have actually lost 5 pounds. Would be a great thing if I weren't PREGNANT!!

Got to keep on trying!

My week in review

So Friday was exciting to find out about the twins.

Excitement squashed by nurse at RE's office who launched straight into CVS testing and that we had a genetic abnormality. Rational being that because we transferred 3 of which only one was normal and the other 2 inconclusive we should get them tested as soon as possible in case we want to selectively reduce. oh and yes, congrats on the twins!!

Nice long weekend spent doing homework, resting and the like. Monday evening sitting at the dining room table around 10pm and feel a gush between my legs. Get up to go to the bathroom and there is brigh red blood everywhere. Try not panic, put on a pad and as I move about I can feel it pouring out of me. I determine if I was m/c that there would be nothing going to the ER could do except frustrate me with all the waiting and lack of action. So persuade hubby to wait it out till morning. Get up in the morning and it seems to have subsided, so just put on a pantyliner and get ready for work. Go to work for an hour before I can call the Dr's office. They get me in for 10. I finally have to tell HR at work because I was becoming a little distraught as the bleeding had begun again and I could feel it squelching out of me.

Get to the Dr's for 10, they see me straight away, take blood and set me up in the room for the exam. They do a swab of the tissues in my cervix and then do the u/s where the 2 little heartbeats show up straight away on the screen. PHEW!! DH is so relieved - he was a nervous wreck. They suspect the bleeding may be caused by cervical polyps but have sent the tissues to the lab which take 4 days apparently for the results. I was immediately put on a weeks strict bedrest and here I have been lounging ever since.

I still have not told my boss as he is away. Not sure how he is going to take this news. As HR said to me, I think this is going to be a sign of things to come for you with this pg. (bedrest that is).

I am trying to just take things one day at a time and not get too far ahead of myself. But its hard when you have a mother like mine who is full speed ahead at all times and plans everything years in advance. I keep telling her to slow down but I don't think she is listening to me.

So we have a followup appt on Monday. I assume we will get another sneak peek at the wee ones. That will be great. We have a whole picture gallery going on.

Oh just to record the stats on Tuesday - Aug 8th,

Baby A - measured 7w3days at 12.2mm and h/b rate of 152bpm
Baby B - measured 7w0days at 10.4mm and h/b rate of 126bpm

All progressing nicely.

So far so good.