The Monster's at Play

Today was my first appointment with my regular OB Gyn. His name is Dr. Custodio and boy was he excited to hear the news considering just last September he had preformed my laporoscopy and referred Rob and I to Dr. Robbins. I got weighed and I haven't gained a thing :) I got to watch a video about not smoking and drinking and who knew but NO DELI MEAT?!?! This is a sad day because I love my sub sandwiches. I have never heard of listeria until today. I was fortunate enough to see the little monsters on an ultrasound. One was moving around like crazy and the other was happy sleeping in it's corner. They are perfect and I couldn't help but get a little emotional seeing them so active on the screen. Already I can see they have little personalities. Today I found out what glowing means because I couldn't stop grinning all day. I have to tell you all that the nurse told me how lucky I am for having my morning sickness only last a couple weeks. She said that most multiple pregnancies sickness last until 20 weeks....eh could you imagine?!? I do however have the case of the burps...which is extremely embarrassing...no soda for me. Other than that the 3 of us are having a good 10 week time together. I will be referred to a high risk doctor and I should get to meet him in the next two weeks. On with our adventure...count down to the 2nd Trimester...2 weeks to go :)

Synthetically Hormone FREE

It is official after a blood draw today I am making my own progesterone :) I am no longer a slave to my husbands hand at the needle. My back side is so thankful!!! It has been a great week for me too...Slowly but surely I am getting energy back and am able to eat more than french fries and yogurt. I have my first doctor's appointment with my regular OB GYN on Tuesday of next week. I (ironically) get to take a hour long class all about pregnancy before I see my doctor. Boy if I have no clue about pregnancy at 10 weeks after going through IVF I am in real trouble. What woman doesn't google symptoms and pregnancy information until they are scared out of their whits. (oh is that just me?!?) I have googled everything from excessive burping to what should I eat. These sites will make you crazy!!! Can I just say that the book "What to expect when your expecting" did not need to put a section in there about not drinking and no marijuana use...seriously?!?! If you have gone to the book store to read up on your pregnancy I would hope that you wouldn't be sucking down a beer while smoking a joint...I guess I could be wrong. At least that portion of the book gave me a real good laugh! Things are moving along smoothly and I am learning A LOT! So bear with me on this part of the journey...it's all GREEK to me!

Bye Bye Dr. Robbins

Yesterday unknown to us was our final ultrasound with Dr. Robbins. Thankfully I was so sick yesterday morning that Rob had to drive me to Spokane. We got to hear two beautiful heart beats. They look comfortable in there. I got my usual call from LeAnn about my progesterone and HCG levels and she also gave the wonderful news that the babies measured at 8 weeks yesterday and we are ready to go on to our regular Doctor. I am so excited that we have made it this far and nervous too. I am nervous because I have been monitored so closely the last couple months that I am not going to be used to having very little ultrasound time with my little monsters. My doctor is amazing though and I cannot wait to give him the fabulous news. The monsters have also been intersting this week in that they are making me very sick but yet sending me to the bakery in Yokes to look for red velvet cake. Thankfully the bakery only does that kind for special order...Cake ...really?!? So no more weekly updates about ultrasounds but I will try to update our weekly progress through morning sickness and eating splurges :)

Hostage

I have been taken hostage by my own body this week. I didn't know that it was happening until Thursday when I finally submitted and lost complete control. I realize that I had been told by many that I should listen to my body but stubbornly I refused and lost a HUGE battle. It started last Friday with a little nausea and quickly progressed into a week of complete agony. On Thursday I finally surrendered and stayed home from work and let the sleep take a hold of me. I also was forced to make a HUGE sacrifice to the porcelain god. Thank goodness I cleaned that toilet recently. It was also when I lost all dignity l had left. The alien beings inside me now tell me when to sleep and eat. If I do not obey these beings they get very angry and force me to endure pain I have never felt before. So when my Mom told me to listen to my body it would tell me what I needed. I should have listened. I woke up this morning and had a yogurt first thing and followed it up with french toast. As long as I do what they say everything is ok.....for now. I get to hear their heartbeats on Monday morning. I hope they start being nicer to me real soon. I love you little monsters!

More Bang for your Buck

On Friday we showed up for our blood work and ultrasound and the nurse took both of us back. When we got into the ultrasound room the doctor looked at both of us and commented on how high my HCG levels are and then proceeded to ask how many embryo's we transferred. Rob instantly turned white and took a seat right next to me. I answered only two and the doctor began the ultrasound by checking my ovaries. They both have managed to go back down to a normal size finally and then there they were both on screen. Our two beautiful twins. Funny because the doctor kept looking around for more putting Rob in suspense. As we finished up determining that there were only two of them in there Rob proceeded to grill the doctor about whether or not these two could possibly split. The doctor thinks it is very unlikely but our twins look real good! We leave the office and LeAnn, our nurse coordinator, came over to find out the results and congratulated us "More bang for your buck" and "instant family" were her condolences. What a surprise that both our embies did so well and are growing and burring themselves into their new home. We are overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation. It is still early and the possibility of losing one of them is very real but we can hope for the BEST. Friday February 25th I fell in love in a way I cannot describe and I am so excited for this next part of our journey with my best friend. Next week we get to hear heart beats so stay tuned! Oh and isn't heartburn a joy...I would like to thank TUMS for being a part of my journey!

PINCH ME ..I am Dreaming

What a day! The roller coaster of emotion has been overwhelming. I feel such a sense of internal relaxation after finding out today that WE ARE POSITIVE for pregnancy :) I realize we have time left to monitor our pregnancy as it progresses but the first of many important blood test has me sighing with relief! It almost doesn't seem real...but I can say after all we have been through that we deserve this wonderful news. I am excited that as we speak our little embee's are nestled down comfortably in their new home. I am excited for this part of the journey which I know will be equally as difficult but full of many rewards as well. I am ready for a wonderful nights rest. I have another blood test this Friday and our first ultrasound is next Friday (we find out how many are in there) :) SO another whirlwind here we go..............................

Tummy Full of Butterflies

I have given blood a bazzilion times but today this blood, my blood will tell a different story. Its amazing that with one simple test our lives can change forever. I realize that it might be negative but through this journey we have already changed. We are more aware of how tough each of us are and the turmoil we can make it through. Today will not be a guaranty of what is to be become but it is sweet in knowing the outcome. We made it and we are close to the finish line. Good or bad news Rob and I are truly blessed with love and friendship, for that we are eternally grateful.