First OB Appointment - 8 Weeks 2 Days

What an awesome day! We went to our OB's office today for an ultrasound appt, then a meeting with our OB. We had an awesome ultrasound tech! The babies look sooo much more like babies! Though still a little stubby! I called them my little gummy bears! The ultrasound tech must have liked our excitement, because she was like "hey...let me try something". And, she did 3-D pictures of the babies!!!! It was CRAZY! And, we saw them moving for the first time! They were whirling their little arms around! I think I'm totally smitten, and have no idea how I would feel if we lost one at this point...

Our meeting with our OB went well... We discussed everything from labor and delivery plans, to weight gain (which is REALLY intimidating!), to doctor appointments and test schedules. We will be having appointments every two weeks, with ultrasounds every other appointment to make sure the babies are growing on schedule and fairly evenly.

I bought a book about twin pregnancy and I have to admit...It absolutely terrified me about making sure I do the right things for this baby during this pregnancy. Gaining enough weight, keeping myself healthy but not overdoing it, chances of pre-term labor or delivery...it was A LOT to take in. I'm starting to realize that I'll be able to plan even less with a twin pregnancy. There are soo many more things that can go wrong or different with twins. So, here's to hoping I can handle it! I have to one way or another!

Oh and on a side note...I know every pregnant woman has things they hate that people say to them during their pregnancy...Well, I've found one already that absolutely "rubs me the wrong way". So, if you see me, PLEASE do not say "Wow! You're way too small to have twins!" or "You can't have twins, you're too small!" I'm pregnant with twins. They're there and hopefully not going anywhere and I'm not going to choose to change this situation myself! So, I'm GOING to carry twins and that's that! Okay...I know people are just excited, but that was my pregnant rant for the week! ;)

Ultrasound # 3 - 8 Weeks 2 Days

Had our LAST ultrasound with our infertility doctor today... I have to admit it's a little bitter sweet. I LOVE Dr H and our nurse Lynn! We've been with them off and on for over 2 years now, so it's been quite a journey to get here. I've definitely seen them more than my OB/GYN, so I'm a little nervous about moving on... Though I know it's a good BIG step for us! We had a good ultrasound, but due to some (TMI) yucky progesterone, our picture wasn't very clear. So I won't post any pics. Twin A was very blurry! But, the heart rates have increased again! They were at 168 and 176! And both were again measuring on schedule!

I made my FIRST OB appointment for next week. Our OB wants to do an ultrasound (due to there being TWO)! Sound like there will be alot of monitoring through our pregnancy...

On other news, I DID get sick last week. Wed night I was running a low grade fever off and on all night and Thursday morning I was feeling AWFUL. I called my family Dr since I'm not officially with my OB and I'm release from my Infertility dr. He wasn't in, but I met with his nurse practitioner. (The nurses were all excited for our pregnancy! ) They tested me for strep because my throat was so red and irritated looking, but the quick test came back negative. So, she gave me a list of meds I could take. I took a little bit of Tylenol and regular plain Robitussin. I was terrified of something happening, so I took as minimum amount as I could and lived on popsicles and other stuff to fight the sore throat. Luckily, by Saturday, I was doing pretty good. EXHAUSTED, but no more fever and just a cough instead of a sore throat and a cough. Was still pretty wiped out Sunday, but felt pretty much back to normal my Monday! Thank goodness! And with this "graduation" to our OB, I'm pretty thrilled! Can't wait to see our babies again next week!

Ultrasound #2 - 7 Weeks 2 Days

Went in for our second ultrasound this morning. I was soo anxious before this ultrasound...I have a deep fear of losing one of our little babies. It's funny how quickly you get attached to these little beings growing inside of you (though that is still very surreal for me). I think I've been trying to protect myself from something bad happening, so I almost always have this thought in my head reminding myself that something could happen. After over 3.5 years of infertility, I think I've hardened my emotions to protect myself "just in case".

But, enough with the depressing stuff! Our babies (still can't believe that's plural) are doing WONDERFUL! They were bigger blobs this time! And heart rates increased from last time (139 and 141)! Here's a pic from our appt:

Twin A and B measuring right on schedule!

On another note...Think I might be getting sick...Sore throat, painful cough, and just feeling cruddy...I'm hoping it doesn't get too bad, I'm nervous about taking meds and other stuff while this early on in pregnancy.