36 weeks

My baby center update this morning, said that any pregnancy is considered full term at the end of this week! Can you believe it!?!  That is so exciting. What a blessing this has been I am such a lucky girl!
Speaking of being lucky,  I'm so lucky and thankful that our  family is so excited and supportive. Please don't get your feelings hurt if I don't return your call right away. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with all the calls everyday to check in. Everything is the same and typically nothing new to share. I'm getting a little crabby from all this bed rest and being so uncomfortable now. And I don't want to take it out on someones good intentions. I hope you understand,  I truly appreciate the love and support . That's the great thing about having this blog, I can post updates as they happen!

Update

Well so much for my theory that getting the cercloge out would induce labor. The doctor removed it at my appointment on Thursday and here we are Saturday afternoon and all is calm. No contractions no nothing. Which really is a good thing and I'm glad, but I am just so ready! I really hope for next weekend. By then there is such a slim chance they will even have to visit the nicu. Which would be an amazing gift!
Thursday turned out to be a weird day, the way things worked out. My appointment was originally at 1030 and I left at 930 but as soon as I got out onto Parker road it was a complete stand still. after 20 minutes of going no where what so ever, and having contractions from sitting- I called to reschedule and they moved it to 230. At 130 Jason called and said he was picking me up and taking me he got done early. That NEVER happens. Anyway as per usual the NST didn't go so smooth. The babies don't like to stay in one spot long enough to get a 20 minute read , not to mention sitting that long causes such bad contractions that they were coming every two minutes. With that said, they decided to just do the biophysical instead and as they didn't let up the doctor decided to take it out right then. He didn't want me to go into labor with the stitches still in and tare, and conveniently Jason was there. I'm so glad it ended up being a spur of the moment thing because I got so scared. At least I only had about 5 minutes to think about it instead of days. And OMG it hurt like hell. It was so bad! I am so glad that is done! Phew!
But as soon as I got home and laid back down everything calmed down. The cramping wasn't too bad after that night and now everything is back to normal.
Realistically after all this, the doctor is totally going to have to induce. Which is a little funny considering I've been on the couch since 17 weeks trying and praying every week to just get through an other.
Regardless- we are in the home stretch and I feel so much less paranoid knowing they won't be premature!  How lucky are we! So worth four months of bed rest!
Tomorrow is my last injection, forever!  I'm so excited about that!! I have an other NST Monday, well I'm hoping they just scan instead, seeing as how the nst does nothing but irritate my super sensitive body!
Thursday is my last big appointment where the doctor will measure them etc as well as plan an induction date.
For whatever its worth, I'd really like to be able to eat birthday cake next Sunday ;)

Update

Yesterday I went in for my NST and that part went great, the babies were really active and cooperative! I got smart and took a snack to eat while I was hooked up to keep them awake! They have gotten so big and heavy (plus my super sensitive body) I was having contractions every 10 minutes from sitting. They put you in a comfy recliner but as we know my body insists on laying! So needless to say they stopped as soon as I could get up and once i came home and laid down all was calm again.
The bad part of my appointment was my blood sugars are too low. (Which I knew and called in last Wednesday before they were gone for the rest of the week). With the diabetes its better to be lower then  high, but I'm bordering too low. So the Dr lowered the meds and told me to up the (healthy) carbs and see what happens by Thursday when I go back. I got a little freaked out because she said now I need to be even more aware of movement because it can be a sign that the placenta isn't working as well. But that's why they watch so close. So I got upset by this, and like she could read my mind said I'm sure your wondering why we don't just take them out- but everyday in, is like 3 in the nicu so the longer the better. At least hopefully we can get an other week and then they could hopefully avoid any nicu time.
Well this morning my number was great and i felt so much better! You know that feeling after you recover from the flu where you feel better but your so tired and no energy to do anything? That's how I'd been feeling. And the babies were moving before I even ate. All good signs! So hopefully that's all we needed to do and we can make it to next weekend!  Next Thursday they remove the cercloge and we hit 27 weeks so with any luck that will induce labor, if not the doctor will shortly after. I'm sure we will discuss that next Thursday! Omg!!!!

35 weeks!!

The 3 week count down begins!!
I can't believe it!
My belly is enormous (and so is my face :)  but whatever! !  I'm so ready to hold these babies in my arms. Jason and I were talking last night about how surreal this is. We are so excited! He finally felt big movements last night!! Every time I told him they were moving and he'd put his hand on my belly they stopped. But not last night, yay!
NST tomorrow and Thursday this week.
We will see what the week brings!!

Oh my gosh, the last few days my belly is ridiculously itchy!! Sometimes it feels irritated like I can feel the stretch marks happening. Its covered in lotion and or vitamin E oil, but its not helping and it is making me CrAzY! !! Its awful.
I just feel so ready to get off the couch, hold my little punkins, have clothes that fit and get some weight off ! I feel so gross! I'm thankful I was able to deal with bed rest for so long, I believe its the reason we got so far but its definitely starting to take it's toll! Worth it, but I'm so glad were nearing the end. I cannot wait no more then 3 weeks to go!!!
Can't believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving!  I am always so thankful for all the blessings in my life,  but this year is a little extra special!  Thank you for all the love, support and prayers. Our lives wouldn't be the same without the amazing friends and family we have been so blessed with!!

34 weeks!

Well here we are the week of Thanksgiving almost an other milestone. I can't believe it and I'm so unbelievably thankful!!
I had a little emotional freak out this weekend. Just tired of being on the couch, the diet, blood tests, pills, injections.... hit my wall. But I got past it, and woke up this morning so happy and I just kept thinking oh my gosh I am 34 weeks pregnant with twins, they could come any time and no more then 4 weeks to go. Its amazing and I'm so lucky!!
I went in today for my non stress test and everything went good. It helped that I knew exactly how they were positioned from the ultrasound Friday. She was able to get them easier.
we put the car seats in the car this weekend which was really exciting.  But, the car seats don't exactly fit in my car! You have to move the seats pretty far up. Its super squished and I'm pretty bummed. I was worried about the stroller fitting in the trunk. I never thought twice about the seats! For about eight years, (once we got married) I bought every car with thoughts of family. After everything we went through (mixed with Nissan making a POS) I got my dream car. First found out I can't drive it in the snow to save my life, finally get pregnant - with twins - and definitely don't have enough room! Awesome!  In an emergency we thankfully have J's truck but its far too big for me drive and parking is a joke, backing up just isn't even an option!  I can only go forward! ! Although I am thankful for this problem,  I'm having babies! And we will make it work!!
I hope the babies are nice and active this week so we don't need to make any trips downtown and no stress!! I go again next Monday and Thursday!

Update

I Went in for the non stress test today. After 30 minutes they couldn't get both heart rates at the same time so they ended up doing a Bio physical instead. That's basically an ultrasound but they measure fluid, heart rates and I don't know what else. I go again on Monday hopefully it will be a little easier for them. I would go twice next week but they are closed wed-fri. I feel a little anxious about next week, not that I'm sitting around worrying about it. Just anxious and I'm not sure if that's because sub consciously I know something is going happen or just knowing they are closed. They of course still have people on call, so worse case we take a trip downtown.  Not a big deal!
Dillions head is so low now she couldn't see inside. He has been low the whole time but much lower now so I wonder if that means anything. I really hope to make it at least past next Thursday and hit 35. Its great knowing they will be ok at this point but the longer the better. 38 is full term for twins so Im just hoping for a few more weeks!! I definitely feel more tired lately, less hungry and crampy. She said the "cramping" is probably contractions,  I have so much going on in there I can't tell what's what sometimes! !

33 week apt

Today's nurse visit went good. She was happy with my blood sugars, although I didn't gain any weight this week my blood pressure is still low and babies heart beats were good. She saw them both practice breath and she said that's always a really good sign, they don't do that unless they are really happy in there.
We talked about the cercloge removal on the 8th, ugh its not going to be fun! But it did its job! That's all I can ask! They have to cut around the scar tissue to be able to pull the stitch up enough to cut it out.  He told me we will start the office and if he can't get it will go to the hospital. I asked today if we literally just go over to skyridge if that's the case or re schedule for a different day. (Jas took off that day, its also our last growth ultrasound ) she said most likely schedule a different day.  But he WILL get it if you can tolerate the pain!!! So, I plan to just suck it up, I really don't want to have to spend six hours waiting for a spinal to where off, and the Dr prefers it, its obviously safer without anesthesia.
With as sensitive as my body is, I will not be surprised if it induces labor. She said it causes pretty bad cramping for a few days, not too mention everytime they mess with my cervix it causes contractions. She said it happens about 10% of the time. So, maybe we will be sharing a birthday! 
Like she said at this point they can come anytime, we are good. Which is an amazingly feeling!
Thursday I go for a non stress test which is pretty fun. You sit in this comfy recliner, and listen to their heart beat for 20 minutes. They monitor my contractions as well as each baby. That's the monitoring they do twice a week assuming I don't go into labor before 35 weeks....

33 weeks

Can you even believe it? 33 weeks! Now I just wonder everyday,  if today will be the day! I still hope to make to 35 weeks, (the weekend after Thanksgiving) because I just want them to come right home. But preferably before 37 :) I remind myself that every time I think about how over the diabetes and bed rest I am. It really is a huge blessing! 
Despite my best efforts my body is trying real hard to get stretch marks. I'm pretty sad about it, BUT I much prefer to have to healthy babies and  the marks then the alternative. Otherwise same old same! I go tomorrow for my nurse visit and possibly Thursday for the non stress test which they do twice a week now. Thanksgiving week would of been the first week of that but because of the holiday they are closed wed-fri. And maybe, they might be here by that next week!!

32 week appointment

Today's appointment went great! Dillon weighs 4 lbs and Taylor weighs 4.4, that's 8.4 pounds of baby!!  both measuring within a couple days of each other. The doctor said they both have a ton of hair, and we saw them both practice breath which apparently is a great sign. I'd been spending a lot of time worrying about movement,  and he said its different now because they are bigger with less room, movements are bigger and less obvious. So its just a matter of getting used to the new normal I guess. We scheduled cercloge removal for 12-8, not looking forward to that! Its apparently painful,  and if he can't get to it we go to the hospital for a spinal to take it out. It can get burried in scar tissue. (Some people think a cercloge means your just stitched up down there, but thats not at all what it is. They dont stitch your vagina, your cervix is internal)
At least it did its job, it was worth it! Its funny how all this time it was about keeping them in and its about getting them out! Its exciting, and scary!! I'm anxious about labor!  Right now both babies are head down so were planning on normal delivery at this point....

32 weeks!!!!!!

Its so crazy that we are so close. I've been packing a hospital bag and we've been getting the last few things ready. I just can't believe it's almost,  finally time!
I'm looking forward to my appointment Tuesday,  I see the doctor and the babies will get measured.  I'm finding it extremely stressful at this point.  Due to the stupid diabetes, I now know what the doctor ment when she said its just an other stressor. Between blood sugar levels and concisely counting movements its just a lot. We bumped up the Med I take for it at night, because my fasting level was getting high. Just due to the gestation but now I feel like sometimes I'm fighting low blood sugar.  Its better then high, although the babies won't move as much if our levels are low- it doesn't negatively effect them like high does. Starting next week (34 weeks) I go twice a week for fetal monitoring,  I think that will be a good piece of mind.
One of them gets the hiccups all the time, which is funny because mom said I had them all the time, but not Cari. Its always in the same place so I'm almost positive its Taylor as well as the one who kicks me in the ribs frequently! Any movement is good I don't care if it hurts! Sometimes I wonder if she's stretching out and my body parts get in her way!!
I'm really haply with the way the nursery came out, we just got these adorable monkeys for the wall, they were the perfect finishing touch!
I can't wait for them to see it!

31 weeks!

Everything is good, not much to report. An other uneventful week! Although I spend plenty of time worrying about movement and who knows what, all is well. I had my visit today with my NP, and sat on the heart rate monitors for 20 minutes. Next week I see the Dr as well as begin weekly monitoring due to the diabetes.  I'm always thankful for an other week to go bye. I'm ready for them to be here,  if we were only a few weeks ahead!

30 week apt

Everything looks great! She said I'm doing perfectly at controlling the GD with diet and my numbers look great. I told her I am starving and I'm so sick of eating the same stuff,  she gave me a couple charts with ideas but nothing exciting or new on there. I'm going to try to just eat bigger snacks. I gained 2 pounds this week, anything is good although its mostly just baby. Believe me I am okay with that!! As long as they are getting what they need, the less that goes on me the better!
Today she said they won't induce until 38 weeks, if I don't go into labor before. (Unless of course something is wrong) my luck, after all the stress and high maintenance of this pregnancy that's exactly what will happen! I know The longer they are in, the better. But, once we get through a few more weeks I will be excited that will be like torture!! Even still, the longest possible is 71/2 more weeks!! I'm having the BEST birthday EVER this year!!

The big 30!!

Its a little bit surreal that I am 30 weeks today. Im so excited I can't even stand it! I can't wait for them to be here!
Im totally over GD, I am sick of testing my blood, timing eating and eating the same stuff everyday. Im done with it!!! Its beyond me that anyone would live with type 2 diabetes when its curable, and not have to live like this!
Anyway not much to report, same old same! Doing good,  getting big. The babies move a lot and im absolutely starving all of the time. I can't understand how im not gaining weight!

29 week appointment

I had a little check up yesterday, thankfully everything looks great! For the most part im kicking butt with the diabetes.( Except the weight gain, nothing again this week!) But, My numbers are almost always low, occasionally my body processes something weird and it jumps up a little. She said because of the gestation they expect that to happen and they will bump up the meds, but nutritionally im doing perfect!
The doctors are requiring jason and I, our parents, siblings and any other friends and family members who plan to spend a good amount of time with the babies- to get a vaccination. Its called DTaP and now its becoming such a big deal any doctor or health department will have it. Its basically a booster of the vaccines you had plus prevents pertussis. Which essentially is whooping cough. But for an adult it can seem just like a nagging cough and for a baby, especially multiples with weakened immune systems- it can become as serious as causing brain damage or death. So as you can guess im going to be pretty strict about it. Its just not a huge deal to get a shot to protect them. You have to get it a couple weeks before they come (or your around them) and can't be around me for 48 hours after. Pretty simple precaution! 
They are moving a ton all the time which is awesome.  You can see it from the outside sometimes,  its crazy!
Now that im on a limited diet and can't eat anything bad, I have the hugest craving for a cinnabon! I could totally eat a whole big one! Yum!! And quit frankly I could really use the calories ;)
I feel so tired always  from all the broken sleep,  but im not complaining. Thankful I don't have to work right now! Ive decided all women should get the majority of their pregnancy off work! (Thankully there are companies like Aflac, or i would of never been able to- and then what would of happened!!)
I can't believe im almost 30 weeks! It is exciting! An other month or so and they are really going to be here!! YAY!!

Getting enormous!

I had to break down today and order bigger maternity tops, the mediums don't even cover my belly any more!!

Nursery pics

Just pics...

Nursery

TWENTY NINE WEEKS!!

According to baby center this morning, The babies are the size of butternut squash now.
This was thankfully an uneventful week. Im still taking procardia every four hours around the clock to help keep the contractions away. I have some occasionally,  but nothing abnormal for 29 weeks with twins. Ever since the little scare last weekend we realized just how soon they can be here! Were hoping for 4-7 weeks, but who knows! Jason was very busy getting stuff put together and rearranging this weekend.  I was a great supervisor! I spent about 15 minutes every morning this week,organizing clothes and stuff. It was hard to make myself stop! I got this cute little organizer for their closet, They have an awesome walk in closet. Thankfully, we need the room for all their stuff!!
The rocking chairs are put together, beds are ready to go, we made a mach nursery in the living room. We are ready!
We did a quick wheel chair trip to babies r us today and got a few last things. It was so fun! Besides that its so nice to get out and feel normal,  I seriously think shopping is like a drug,  especially for such exciting stuff! (I can admit I love to shop so much I don't even mind grocery shopping but still, it was super fun!)
I could spend a million dollars on clothes, although i refrained-  and didn't buy any... there is this designer named Amy Coe who makes the girliest, cutest stuff ever!
But they got plenty spoiled and at least for the first three months, don't need anything!
We also found some better wall hangings for Dillon. I wasn't loving the ones we had! Yay! 
Now back to the couch and on my serious time schedule!
Love that we are getting so close! although it would be a couple weeks sooner than id like, wouldn't 11.11.11 be an awesome birthday! !!

28 weeks!! 7 months!!! 3rd trimester!!!!

Im unbelievably happy to hit this milestone. It took a rough patch to get here!! Im getting ready to leave the hospital. We've been here for about 36 hours now for contractions. They are being super stubborn, shocking right! Yesterday they gave me one shot 4 times that was suppose to stop them with no response. They then moved to a different one, same thing. Third shot plus two pills and 24 hours later they calmed down. Not stopped but controlled . Now I have to continue these pills every 3 hours. They finally gave me steriod shots for the babies lungs just in case in turns/ turned into labor.
I have an appointment Tuesday and im praying they don't put me on full bed rest, light rest has been hard enough especially with Jasons schedule. 
It was a rough experience and I was a serious pin cushion. On top of all the shots it took a total of six tries to get my iv in. They had to get an anesthesiologist to do it and the only place that would work was in the inside of my elbow, where they normally take blood.
Im on such a timed schedule now with blood tests 4 times a day, pills every 3 hours,  an eating schedule and for someone who didn't plan on even taking Tylenol pregnant,  now im on like 20 drugs.
With that said im so thankful to hit 28 weeks when a baby can survive out of the womb,  healthfully.
Every week the better, hopefully we can get an other month of not longer.

27 week appointment

I have shocking news, as it turns out I stressed for nothing! Like I said shocking!
Because we switched from two hour tests to one hour, the number went up and she forget to tell me (so not completely my fault). as it turns out I only actually had a few high numbers and that's it. AND I don't have to be quit as strict about the dieting. I can still have up to 200 carbs a day, just the right ones at the right times. Phew! That all takes a lot of stress off, I've always been a healthy and eater and nutrition is probably the subject im most educated on in life. It was making no sense why it wasn't working!
Im pretty sure my belly got bigger over night, its so weird how you can just tell. With the "diet " I only gained a 1/2 pound this week which means it must of been all baby. Ill do better this week.
Although I paid for it yesterday, I had a great day Sunday! My sister through a great baby shower. It was fun to get ready and get out of the house. I got to see so many friends and family members. Even though There is never enough time to talk long enough to everyone, it was wonderful to see everyone! For as much as I hate being the center of attention and have a hard time when people buy me things, it ment its that much closer! And my friends who know how uncomfortable it makes me, kept reminding me it was for Dillon and Taylor not me. Which helped a lot!! The first present I opened was from Jason! It was such an adorable surprise. He got me a new camera which I have been desperately wanting!  Its really nice and also does video!
We got spoiled rotten, and now it looks like baby tornado went through our house!
This "nesting " time is something I will never forget. Baby gear and items are spread throughout the house, half opened boxes are everywhere, equipment is getting put together and each day the house is a little more ready to bring babies home too. You can't look around without smiling or breath without smelling that smell of baby, from lotions and diapers etc... (the smell I used to jusr walk down the isle at the grocery store and  dream about). Its so amazing watching it all become a reality! !
Im so excited I can hardly stand it!

Crabby!

I am cRaBbY today! Gestational diabetes is more stressful then ivf. I think im doing so good and then my numbers are high. The diet is so strict, and to follow it and still eat enough to gain weight is ridiculous. I feel like all I eat is dairy and nuts. Especially when you have to eat every two hours. And you have to pay attention to fetal movement,  like I need a reason to worry!!
And if the weather would actually feel like fall, I would have clothes to wear. Its a good thing I can't leave the couch because at this point the only clothes that fit, are Jasons workout clothes! (Jason bought me the best dress for tomorrow!!)
A client gave me bags of winter clothes, they are mediums I hope they will get my through, I've quickly grown out of my maternity clothes. Every week the shirts get a little shorter and tighter :) but maternity clothes are so expensive and I only have about 8 more weeks to go, so I really don't want to spend money on them! Although i get sick of looking like crap all the time, its not like i can go anywhere anyway!!  Plus, Id much rather buy stuff for Dillon and Taylor! !!!
Good news tomorrow is 27 weeks! Wahoo!

26 week appointment

I had an appointment today and when I got in the car to leave, my stupid car is DEAD. Clearly I need a new battery,  and yes Jason is out of town for work! Thankfully his truck was here, of course on empty. But I still made it on time. Bad news is I officially have genstational diabetes. Dr. Becker said because I have insulin resistance and was on metformin prior to pregnancy as well has having multiple placentas it was a matter of  when not if. I now have to test my blood four times a day, eat a diabetic diet and take a pill at night. But the doctor said she's not concerned that its a permanent thing, it will go away after I deliver. Although I am at high risk for diabetes later I should just continue this diet for the long haul.
Anyway,  because everything looks so great I was given permission to stand and sit for a few hours Sunday. She said to plan to be miserable after but to enjoy myself and I can even eat whatever I want and not check my blood.
I got amazing pictures of Taylor today! She was looking right at us so she turned on 3 D. It is the most amazing experience you can possibly imagine. Watching her in utero, seeing what she actually looks like is completely unbelievable. I just kept thinking ohh my gosh that is my baby! Nothing in this world can make you more excited,  and seem more real than that. She is so stinkin cute! And I LOVE Her little lips, they look just like daddy's!!
Dillon didn't want to cooperate, its hard for him too because he is always a little mooshed by his sister.

26 weeks!!

I love Sundays! An other week down!
Last night we went to dinner with Jasons parents and brothers to celebrate his birthday. Its always really nice to be out and feel normal for a little bit, but it definitely doesn't take more then two hours of sitting to remind me why im on light bed rest! I had so much pressure last night I dreamed I was in labor. After a few hours of laying all goes back to normal. I figure Jasons birthday dinner and my shower are probably getting close to my last few adventures before Dillon and Taylor come. The doctor said it wouldn't be unusual to be on full bed rest after 28 weeks. Hopefully I will be able to keep this plan until the very end, but who knows!!  I could only have an other 8 weeks or so!
So far my numbers are ok, fasting has been high but the 2 hour has been alright so ill find out Tuesday what she has to say. We just have to keep them from getting higher....
All in all an other good week, we are getting bigger and making good progress! 

26 weeks (tomorrow )

Well the bad day ended good. Jason is on his way home, he finally got an elk!! Its perfect timing too! Nan is leaving tomorrow morning. Im really excited he's coming home, I feel like it has been forever!
I did really enjoy my week with nan. Of course she took really good care of me and made yummy food. But it was nice to just relax and spend time together,  it was great! Im so fortunate to have such an amazing,  generous and loving family. Tonight my aunt also came to have dinner with us and she set up my monitor and taught me what to do. It wasn't bad at all, I did my first test a little bit ago and it didn't hurt. Now I just have to hope for good numbers!

Bad day!

Who knew you could have a stressful day laying on the couch! First the day started with the bad news, then nan and I left to go pick up my monitor and my car wouldn't start! Of course, its the curse Jason is out of town.. nan has triple A so she called them but their account is in poppies name so he would have to be there. (Poppie then called and raised hell so they came without him there) we get to walgreens to pick it up and they have no record of my dr calling! We then went to kings so nan could grab a few things so the dr called it into the kings pharmacy. They don't have exactly what I need - so I opted for the bigger needle and $20 more expensive machine to be done with this!
Then, after sitting in the pharmacy for 20 minutes they can't fill it because some pharmacy has already filled it (perhaps stupid walgreens ) so the pharmacist has to call insurance find out who's filled it and have them cancel it on order to fill it.
Finally an hour later im back on the couch and we can start over!!

Of course i do....

Like Deb just said "nothing is going to be easy with this pregnancy " when she called with my results. Of course I have gestational diabetes,  why wouldn't I!   Because everything was going so smooth.
At this point im right on the border,  but because I have PCOS im already insulin resistant - which is why im at such high risk for gd and they've been testing so frequently.
A true diabetic doesn't produce insulin, insulin resistance and gestational diabetes means you produce insulin but your body gets confused with the sugar.
For the next week I have to start testing my blood, timing eating and keep a journal. When I see her Tuesday we will plan accordingly to what needs to happen according to my results. They start treatment with diet, if that doesn't work they try a pill if that doesn't work they put you on insulin.
Its just one more reason to monitor close and put you on the monitors regularly. It causes babies to get bigger as well as their placentas, so they keep a close eye. (Good news of that is, the bigger they are the less time we spend in a nicu, I so badly want to just take them right home!)
Deb said its so common now they expect that soon it will effect 50% of the population. Crazy!!
I already eat so healthy im not quit sure what I will change but we will see what she says Tuesday.  You kind of just have to laugh, (now that I don't feel like crying ) we could of just predicted it. I just am so incredibly thankful to be pregnant,  with twins, and in the best hands possible.
One more bump, here we go.....

Done

Just got done with my torture session for the day. At this point drinking the stuff isn't even that bad, or the four blood draws- its how sick I get after the 3 hours. It hits me like a ton of bricks and I feel like im going to pass out. It took a protein bar, glass of oj, dinner left overs, salad and a piece of banana bread to get my body back to normal! ! The ma was so sick, every time she'd take my blood, I turned my head away. If she only knew how big of a germaphobe (sp) I am!! I came home and disinfected everything I took there.
Anyway so glad its over!  And if I pass it, that's it im done! It would show up by 25 weeks! Keep your fingers crossed! Nan sat with me and we played words, it helped the time go by pretty fast!  Thankfully! 
I also saw my np today she did a quick ultrasound and it looks like Taylor got her daddys lips! Im so excited! She looked like she was pickering up for a kiss! Adorable! As per usual little missy had her feet at her poor brothers head!  I could only see a little of Dillon,  but he was active and his heart was beating,  that's all that matters. He always looks so cute too, I cannot wait to see them!!

TWENTY FIVE WEEKS BABY!

YAY! so exciting today is an awesome milestone I am so thankful and excited!
I had a little slumber party with mom this weekend, she spoiled me as always! While its so hard to be so dependant I am so thankful for all the help everyone is giving us!
Nan is here with me for the week while Jason is gone so it be fun and go fast! (I really hope Jason gets something this year)
I can't believe October is just around the corner!!
This morning I told mom I seriously think my belly got bigger over night,  and tonight I realized my belly button is almost out so I was right!
Tuesday I have an appointment with my np, and I have to do the glucose again.... im hoping that goes good, I wish this could be the last one.
Like always,  whatever it takes!!

24 1/2!

Almost 25! I get these moments of pure excitement, its real this time its really going to happen! I cannot wait!!
Im lucky Jason wears a xl or xxl so I have clothes to sleep in! ( I've always loved that's he is big and muscley, I realize that's not a real word, but now its coming in handy for more then just the comfort of being wrapped in his arms)  I have quickly grown out of my pj's and since 3 months is the longest I could be pregnant,  im too cheap to buy more maternity stuff. Especially when one, the babies need so much id rather buy and two, thankfully this is my last pregnancy! 
I love these babies already, I love how spoiled I am with weekly ultrasounds!
Today a friend of mine, who is just days behind me- expecting a baby, Had a friend lose twins to pre term labor. My heart breaks for them. She's really struggling with it,  and sent a sweet message to check in...
I am so thankful everyday for every minute. I never forget to say thank you everyday! This is such a huge blessing and im so happy!!!

UGH!

I failed the stupid glucose test again! I have to do the 3 hour AGAIN on Tuesday. I can't believe it, I only ate protein for breakfast and water.
Sucks!! It makes you feel so sick and if you throw up, you have to start over. Clearly this wont be the last time, if I pass the 3 hour they will do it again third trimester. Ugh.

24 week appointment

Everything looked great today! Nan came with me, i think she enjoyed it. Now that they are bigger its hard to see, its just peices and parts.
Each baby weighed 1 lb 9 oz, Dillon is measuring 25 weeks and Taylor was right on. My body is doing great, so everything is good!!
I had to do an other one hour glucose test today so I really hope I pass, I DO NOT want to do the 3 hour again!!
I have a new good picture of Dillon,  Taylor didn't want to show her face today.

24 weeks!!!!!!

Today is a good day! 6 months, yay!! I woke up so excited... im looking forward to Tuesday's appointment,  ill be so happy to hear good news from the doctor. I want to know babies are measuring good, my body is doing what its supposed to etc...
I've been having heartburn/ acid reflux (sp) so they put me on zantac. Since I love taking medicine so much I talked myself out of taking it, hard lesson learned!  I didn't make that mistake again! Now I take it every 12 hours like im supposed too. I was having really bad back pain, so they did labs Friday to make sure it wasn't my liver. Today it feels much better so I expect good test results, but I do appreciate how on top of it they are!  Other then that everything is good! Im getting bigger all the time.
Yesterday Jason made the cutest things for the nursery. Originally he was going to build blocks to put on the shelves above their beds, that spelled out each name. But instead he found little animal cut outs that match the nursery, and these cute letters he painted. He did a great job! I love love love them!!

23 week appointment

I saw my np today and the babies look great. They are taking up all of my belly. Dillon is on the left, he had his little butt up in the air- feet at my ribs and head down. Miss Taylor was the other way, practically sitting on her brothers head!  We are doing good, week 23 will be behind us before we know it. Next week is a growth ultrasound so im looking forward to that. 24 is a big milestone,  especially for me!! Everything past this Sunday is a new experience!
I finally hit my 20lbs. I feel like I really see it in my face, but whatever it takes its all about them!! A lady in the elevator today, informed me i didn't look nearly big enough to be almost 6 mos with two and I needed to keep eating!  Thanks lady...
We talked about the pressure I feel,  and Deb said sitting puts the same amount of pressure on your cervix as standing and I just need to keep laying. We are just in that crucial time right now,  as we hit viability.
I don't ideally, want to see their little faces anytime before thanksgiving but once we hit October we are golden. (Of coarse the longer the better December would be best!)
I have been getting this awful allergy attacks every few days that SUCK! It's just like your emotions are so much more intense, So are Allergies. With all the extra blood,  a lot of it is in your sinuses ( I'm praying thats why nose looks bigger!) So it becomes so intense and i sneeze 1,000,000 times its pretty miserable. She told me to take claratin so hopefully that will help. I hate to take anything,  but sneezing hurts!!!
All in all everything is great, we are making great progress! This week should go fast, and every week past this is a major relief! !

23 weeks!!!!!!!!!

Yay! Time is going fast,  and we are making progress!! I love it! My favorite part of being pregnant is feeling the babies move! The worst part about "resting" (besides not being able to go shopping ;)  is I really want to clean and organize and get stuff ready and I can't!!
It was a pretty uneventful week, not much to report. Yesterday I got nervous because I was worrying about the last time I felt them move... but all is good they are active! !
My aunt came over this week and brought  lunch, made a day go fast! Here we are, injection day again!  We took a tummy pic yesterday but I look awful in it, so I cropped my face off. The bump is all the really matters anyway :)

22 WEEKS! !

I had and excellent appointment today! Everything looks great!  The doctor said keep laying and staying off my feet. We are making great progress!  Which makes me ecstatic, this is the week I went to the hospital last time. Dillon and Taylor are happy and very active. Deb (my np) said the more active they are, the happier they are in there. Again little miss Taylor was taking all the room, she loves to show us her girl parts! The ultrasound tech randomly turned it on in 3D, it was AMAZING!  I got to watch taylor for a minute in 3d, it is so cool! she's so cute!! Then Dr. Stetler came in and that was the end of that, maybe she wasn't supposed to, but I'm so glad she did! So I didn't get any pics of Dillon today but he too is active and doing great. The reason for all the new pressure is, he is hanging out super low! But im just glad everything is good, I can handle it!!!
I feel them move a lot now, Especially  after I eat fruit!
Today was fun and really exciting!  Im so happy!
Two more weeks until I hit my next big milestone! Come October, we will be in great shape, at that point they just need to gain weight!!
Im so thankful for all the support and help, its making all the difference in the world!
(And im excited Jason will be home all week and he's not going hunting next weekend... it will be a great week)

I seriously have the best mom ever!! Yesterday she came over painted my toes, did laundry,  made lots of good stuff and dinner. We watched a movie, played words, watched the game and she stayed the night! It was great!  Now were going to have hallah french toast!  Yum!!
Thanks mom! Your the best!! I love you!!

Update -(almost 22weeks)

Yesterday Jenny came over and I froze her with the air conditioning,  it was pretty funny. (Its not really that cold in here, but she doesn't have it, so made her cold and she loved it).  I was glad for the company, this week was super boring. Jason had to work out of town Monday -Wednesday, got home in time for bed. Thursday after he worked until 4 pm, he found out he also had to do an overnight- got home at 5 am and left at noon for hunting. I miss him, I don't feel like I saw him at all. Although, I am truly happy he is getting in plenty of hunting time this month before the crazyness begins. Its good for him and makes him happy. Im really thankful for all my friends and family who are able to help me out in the meantime.Today mom is coming over, wich will be great and Tomorrow mandy is coming!!
Jason got me a mini fridge for upstairs so I can just keep milk, water and cereal upstairs. (The fridge will be great to store milk for the babies in a few months)  between that and bottle warmers we can be ready to feed in 4 minutes! He also got a tv tray (that matches the cribs) and made a little spot for me to sit and get ready. Its helped a lot and will also come in handy in the nursery!!
I am thankful another week is just about down! As usual, im happy I have an appointment on monday.

The first outfits i bought for Dillon and Taylor

When we were at Babies R Us, I just wanted to pick out one outfit for each of them,  something that matched but wasn't the exact same. So this is what I decided on. ( I really wanted to get Taylor princessie, girlie girl stuff but I wanted a little matching. Im sure she will end up with plenty of girlie stuff! ;)

21 weeks!!

I am STARVING today I can't seem to go more then 1 hour without eating ! I know its a good thing since I typically don't come close to the million calories im supposed to be eating, and I've yet to hit the 20 by 20-  but im running out of ideas! Although the yummy banana bread mom made is helping. It sounds good anytime of day!
We have been truly blessed by all the help from family and friends. I really hope someday I can repay all the favors! My sister is planning a shower. My friend Teresa sent me smoothie flavored tums that have been a lifesaver! Last Friday, my friend Mandy came over and took the triple stroller for us, brought and made lunch, cleaned and organized some stuff and left a dinner! Bob has been mowing the lawn and kim has offered to help with laundry and insisted on paying delivery costs to have groceries delivered so that isnt how we were spending our time together with my one activity. Yesterday was the first time and I highly recommend it! At first it was a little aggravating but once we figured it out its awesome!  You can still use coupons and if you have any issues they will come pick it up and exchange it. The nicest man delivered everything,  he's in his 60's and just does a couple evening hours during the week. He told me once you've done it a few times it makes a custom list for the things you order regularly and it will cut ordering in time in half. He put everything on the counter and in 10 minutes I was back to the couch.
I had a little visit yesterday with my np, and I was so thankful. This weekend I had a new uncomfortable feeling. A lot of pressure when I sit and sometimes a pulling feeling. Being at 21 weeks, it made me even more nervous. Thankfully everything was okay, everything still looks great. Taylor gave us a nice crotch shot, she was not sitting very ladylike! In the midst of her gymnastics routine , she layed with her knees at her arm pits! It gave us a good laugh!
I sat a little more than normal this weekend ( as opposed to laying ) and that may have been the reason things felt different. Friday jimmy was in town, and he and Justin came by and hung out for a while. Jimmy bought the babies cute onesies with airplanes on them. I'm sure they will eventually associate all plans with uncle jimmy! Saturday Jason pushed me around babies r us in a wheelchair, I was so incredibly embarrassed before we even got in the door I tried to get jas to turnaround. The lady said they have a lot of women that have to do that, but still!
It is pretty fun (and overwhelming) to look all the stuff. It's hard to know exactly what and how much you need, so we went off recommendations out of a few twins books. We were pretty surprised at how every little thing is so expensive! But its all so stinkin cute!!
After an hour I was so uncomfortable we had to go home and Finish online.
Over the weekend We also had dinners for tony's and cari's birthdays. So Even though I spent the majority of the weekend on the couch, Apparently the sitting  got to me! Im just thankful everything is still great as we creep onto 23 weeks. I realize something happening again, especially in that week is slim and none. But it is still nerve wracking!  especially when things feel different! I feel the babies move a lot now, and twice this week I felt it from the outside too! It always makes me smile!
I still cannot get over how fast the days go by! Although, I am the world's worst napper. Everyday for a month now I've been trying, I'm tired because of the broken sleep! But it just does not happen!
Even though quitting wasn't an easy situation, im really thankful I'm having this opportunity to rest and take care of my body. One thing I absolutely do not miss about work is all the smells! At this point i cannot stand the smell of perfume /cologne and hairspray! I would have been in big trouble. The chemicals would of killed me! Plus I often think about this one lady who always reeks of cigarette smoke and I don't know what. It was hard enough not pregnant, I think I might have puked on her! I do miss the girls and my clients but I am enjoying my time. I'm reading a few books on twins and the help.  It is definitely the best book I've ever read I love it!! I can't seem to put it down! ( Which never happens with me, I typically start but  never finish a book)
I couldn't be happier that time is going fast, I am enjoying being pregnant and never forgetting the enormity of it all. Im so grateful for everyday! !

All of this learning is exhausting! My head is spinning!  So many plans to make things to buy,  stuff to learn! Good thing I have a few months of nothing to do!!

Perspective

First of all, I was feeling a little overwhelmed at the bills for my portion of my cercloge surgery. Then I got the final statement and when I realized that 20 minute procedure cost $29,000, I was suddenly relieved that I only had to pay $2,800 ish and im so thankful for insurance! !  Funny how quick your perspective of something can change!
Then, I recently ordered some books that OBX recommend on multiples. They also just came,  so I just started reading one called twin sense. I am only 11 pages, (of good size print) in. It has covered how "exponentially harder" caring for twins is, then a singleton, how normal life tasks become "a virtual olympian challenge ", how you should say goodbye to all of your free time,  money, sleep etc... oh yes and how high risk it is and all the complications from pregnancy to delivery. This book could scare the crap out of someone! (I am now contemplating if jas should actually  read it) But It just makes me laugh. While I am in no sort of denial- I am well aware of what we are in for. It makes me excited!  Having your hands full, is way better then empty!  I plan to embrace the sleepless nights, endless feedings, diaper changes and tears. When you've held silent babies in your arms, a crying baby sounds like music to your ears.  (Again,  im not in denial, I realize it will all be super tough and with time get old -like tears and diapers) but I especially realize how special each moment of everyday will be and how fast it will all go by. I will absolutely cherish every second. Personally I think after watching my friends with toddlers and infants that seems harder.
Only time will tell! I cannot wait!
Im so Thankful to be a blessed with so many family and friends, who are anxious to help and be a part of the babies lives!

This is Dillon,  the dr took over half way through  and didn't give me any pics of Taylor :(

20 week appointment

My appointment went great today. The babies look fantastic, both measuring perfectly. Today Dillon was the active one, as always it was so fun to watch them. Kim got to come and i think she really enjoyed seeing it!
They said my body is responding well to being off my feet, my cervix actually grew. It seems like such a weird thing to talk about but it, (as we learned the hard way ) plays such a key roll in sustaining a full term healthy pregnancy. Your cervix is way up internally, its actually right by the placenta. I no longer have preva(which ment the placenta was laying over my cervix) but Dillon (baby a) is still laying low. There is a great chance he will move up as I grow but if not, just means c-section. I've grown so much, there are baby parts all the way at my ribs.
Im learning to differentiate all the things I feel. I definitely feel them move now, I've learned the last couple days a little bit a chocolate makes them go crazy. I've had hardly any since we started ivf. The other day my aunt brought muffins, and I had a half of a chocolate one and about 10 minutes later there was craziness in my belly. Since im just learning what im feeling,  at first I thought it was a contraction starting but when my belly didn't get real hard everywhere, I realized what was happening. Then the next day I had a bite of chocolate again and same thing! It was such a small amount, literally a bite! it was on top of a krispie treat I was sharing with my mom. She said for a couple more weeks before its an everyday occurrence that I feel that much.
She said while its important mentally- to get fresh air everyday , I still have to stay down. If I go to the store with Jason I need to ride a motorized cart. Yeah I think ill stay home!  She said otherwise just sitting in the shade to read or chat with friends will work... and stairs only once a day. Jason takes a cooler with milk and cereal up at night for me and I have breakfast and get ready before I head downstairs. Three weeks have gone fast so far, its not too bad. Having the company of friends and family has definitely helped! In between those times Bud and Kye are good company,  they make me laugh everyday. Im so thankful that everything is going so good! Today was great reassurance for me to see that even with the contractions, it's not affecting anything negatively. 23 will come in go before I know it. Soon enough they will be here! My little birthday gifts!!
Next week is just a quick ultrasound with my np. I will continue to the weekly checkups, which will help me get through viability with great reassurance. I love how nice and supportive they are! They really encourage me to call for anything. Just knowing I have that is a great piece of mind!

20 WEEKS!!

20 Weeks is a very exciting milestone!  This week went so fast, I feel like we just did my injection and its time again. I feel actual movement now, sometimes I think its a contraction starting and then I realize its someone moving. Im excited for the ultrasound tomorrow!

19 weeks

Lauren, Shad and Emma have been in town for a few days and its been so good to see them. Yesterday was Emmas birthday party, so that was my "activity" for the day. Im so glad we got to celebrate with them. After a few hours I didn't feel very good so we had to come, but ill take what I can get!!
The weekly injections are going much better then daily were!   Im not having any reaction to them especially if we ice before and after.
All the sickness is definitely  gone now and  im so glad!  Sometimes well most of the time- dinner is still rough, which i dont understand since im hungry all day. And a couple hours after dinner. Its kind of funny.
This week heart burn started,  im sure all the time laying down contributed as well as the pregnancy. Between getting up every two hours at night and the heart burn, I will be a pro by the time the babies get here!!
  I've also definitely popped out a little more this week, since I was up and ready for Emmas party yesterday it was a good opportunity for a tummy picture :)

Update

Having such limited activity is so hard, I don't mind the down time but I feel awful having everything on Jasons plate.  My friends and family have been so generous with help, I greatly appreciate it! Its just so hard to accept it. My friends have offered to to do everything from laundry,  grocery shopping to running errands. Today my friend offered to take the triple stroller and meet people once we get it on cregslist. My parents are spending their last day of vacation helping me. They are coming to parker to go grocery shopping for us since jason had to work today. My mom and grandma have been cooking for us so we have things we cab just heat up so Jas doesn't have to come home and cook everyday. Its all so nice, I just have such a hard time accepting it! Its much easier for me to do for others!!

My ultrasound this week was so fun, it was just a quick appointment with my nurse practitioner. We watched the babies for a few minutes and she was taking all the room, she kept stretching her little legs out. It was so cute but she kneed her brother,  kicked him and pushed him right out of her way. She was very busy moving all over the place and sucked her thumb a couple times. He didn't have a whole lot of room to do much, he was just hanging out. We saw him move a little just rolled over, and moved his arms a little. Its so cute,  Im so thankful for the amazing technology! 
I have an other big appointment on the 15th. Its the 20 week appointment so they will do anatomy again now that they are big enough to measure all the bones again. 
Im so thankful for the opportunity to be at OBX they take such good care of me, they're so patient, understanding and supportive. Its made it so much easier!  Especially through  these next few weeks. In my heart I believe everything will be good this time but sometimes its still scary!!
Well I truly can't thank everyone enough for all the generosity,  love,  prayers and support!  It means the world to us!!

Resting

I know over the next four months I will get board,  but the days go faster then I imagined they would.
Since I can only walk the stairs once a day I have to shower and grab everything and anything I need  for the day.
I am starving all the time now,  especially when I wake up. so I've been getting ready downstairs.
I definately notice a difference in my body, I feel best when im laying on my side. Although, I have to get up constantly! Im hungry every hour or maybe two and have to pee like every ten minutes! Eating and drinking for twins is a full time job! But a job im happy to do, anything they need!  
Im still trying to wrap my head around not going to work for so long its so weird. Every time my phone rings my first thought is still where is my appointment book.
I feel awful for Jason, since IVF I've been a little worthless. I went from doing everything to practically nothing and it keeps getting worse. Now he has to do all the laundry because I can't do the stairs. Im not aloud to push a vacuum or grocery cart, lift or carry groceries so we do that together sunday. I used to do it all on Monday so we didn't have to spend the weekends doing it. He is so understanding and supportive,  thankfully!  I worry about it more than he does but its not in my nature to sit around and do nothing and have people take care of me!! What can I say, I am the most high maintenance preggo ever! Good thing its twins and we will be done! Its so many blessings all in one!
Im trying to make the best of the down time, like my friend said its the last four months of my life I will have to myself!  Today I read about breastfeeding twins. Its pretty interesting,  its an experience I cannot wait for!
I have a nurse visit tomorrow,  I like that I go weekly now its great reassurance!  I assume ill have an ultrasound. The last one was when we found out the sex, it seems like a long time already, im so spoiled! 

Bud loves bed rest!!

18 weeks

Well, as per usual- never a dull moment in this journey.  18 weeks brought with it a new weird feeling. I hoped it was babies moving,  but no such luck. After 3 days of this new feeling and realizing it was only happening after being on my feet, I called the dr on Thursday. After one hour of work, it began again. To my surprise the nurse said it was contractions and I needed to cancel my afternoon, get off my feet and drink a liter of water. She instructed me if it got worse to call back. As you can imagine, I FREAKED out!  That is not a word I want to hear for months! 
At my appointment Friday, for the 3 hour glucose test, I also saw a nurse and doctor for contractions. They basically said at that time, everything looked good. So medically they were not going to make me stop working, but if I was ready they supported it. Every nurse  I talked to that day gave me different advice  and opinions. Most, including family said,  with a history, multiples again,  and that I've already had both bleeding and contractions its time to stop. Then After stressing out about it all weekend, cancelling saturday and staying off my feet most of the weekend- I realized it was only happening when im on my feet for about an hour and when im not constantly drinking water ( which is pretty much impossible with 120 ounces a day).
my nurse practitioner called monday morning with good news, I do not have to gestational diabetes!! We talked about the whole thing and she made the decision for me. With that said i spent 5 hours yesterday canceling my clients. It was bitter sweet,  of course ill do whatever it takes,  this pregnancy  is my first priority. But It made me realize how much I love what I do, and I  adore my clients! I will miss them. But I look forward to the future and hopefully they will be happy with Coreen but still want to come back in the spring... I've done so many of them for so many years,  they are friends,  we've built relationships and I truly charish that. So many called yesterday,  and were genuinely concerned.
This truly becomes a new chapter in my life. Im closing  one door and opening another. For 11 years, life has been pretty much the same everday. Now it will be different,  I look forward to being not only a wife and hair stylist but a mother! Finally!  The in- between time  is a pretty weird, exciting, and scary feeling!

Well as it turns out its a good thing they did an early glucose test. I failed. I have to go in Friday to a three hour glucose test. I guess you go in, fasted for 8 hours, drink the stuff again and they take your blood once an hour for three hours. If you fail two of the three you have gestational diabetes...

16, 17 weeks!

Friday was such a fun day! We got there right before 2 and met outside. While Jason won't admit it, I think he seemed anxious. I definitely was! I got to talk Joel on the way there which was a good distraction.
They took us back right away, we got to see all my favorites so I was excited for them to meet Jason.
I had to do an early glucose test ( because of the pcos I'm at high risk for gestational diabetes) so I had to drink the gross orange stuff. while we were waiting for that to get in my system she did the ultrasound. It was anatomy and the sexes. Both babies measured a couple days big. Baby A turned out to be a boy, which was so exciting! And i thought " well at least whatever happens I know Jason is happy" not that he really cared either way. Then Jason was joking with Marissa (who has two girls) about girls and how they are drama etc. Then she says " are you ready?" and I yelled "IT'S A GIRL!!" she said "yes it's a girl" I started patting J's head (it was all I could reach) saying "I knew it, I knew it, it's perfect" I was SO extatic! I truly did not care. I only ask for full term healthy babies, but in a perfect world it doesn't get better then that! His heart rate was 160 and hers was one 150. So far they both look perfect. They will do an other anatomy ultrasound at week 20 when they are bigger and they can see everything better.
Jason immediately started texting, we were so excited! After the ultrasound we had to wait a while for my nurse practioner, if anyone could hear our conversation I'm sure they were cracking up. We talked about everything from name and nursery ideas to sports they might play! It was pretty funny!
Friday I was seriously on cloud nine! It made everything more real. I was way too excited to sleep Friday night! Sunday, we ventured into the nursery. It was of course bitter sweet, but we just stayed focused on the future and the positive so we had fun looking through
everything and talking about all of our ideas. We have a pretty good start, and then we looked at stuff on line and picked out bedding. I love it! We are so excited!
As far as the pregnancy goes, no more nausea thankfully! I still stuggle with dinner, sometimes a couple bites is all I can do. I've been eating a lot during the day so it helps. Nothing really ever sounds good still, but it's getting better!
I go every two weeks now so they can continue to watch cervix length, and they will always check the babies. I love it! As we approach the scarybtime they will have me come once a week for peace of mind. My next appointment is the 5th.
I can't wait for December, I just pray for a smooth, healthy and non stressful few months!

ITS ALMOST TIME! Im so excited!  Its going to seem so much more real,  and I'm equally as excited jason will be there today!
I felt so loved to this morning when I woke up to 10 text messages! Everyone is just as excited as us its adorable!

Im so excited for Friday! Not only to find out what they are but for Jason to be there with me and get to see the ultrasound. I LOVE to see them and watch them move, its so amazing!  Pregnancy is such a miracle, and its unbelievable how fast they grow and change!  The last ultrasound J saw, they still were little bumps with beating hearts. Now they actually look like babies! Its so fun, and I have pictures of them as embryos in the incubator to now.
I love it!
Although this weekend made me extra nervous!  Im trying so hard to focus on the positive, its a little hard to control the anxiety sometimes. That was a little too much into the past. Im trying just to trust its all going to be good. Im limiting activity, getting rest, staying out of the heat and hydrated.... 100oz of water a day is A lot!!

Follow up

I called my Dr first thing yesterday morning, and saw them at 11. I got to see for myself that everything looks good. The babies were active,  one actually kicked the other one in the head as we were watching. The doctor watched her do the ultrasound,  and he felt like everything looked good. Today is my last day of bedrest and I will attempt to work tomorrow, assuming it doesn't cause more bleeding. As long as I don't have anymore they are not concerned. Ultimately I have to limit activity and any heat exposure. (Even though I haven't done anything is the sun yet this summer im super sensitive to the heat, even just being in a hot room makes me feel like poop!)
Im a high maintenance pregnant girl! But ill do whatever it takes it's only for a little while, and absolutely worth whatever I need to do! Im SO thankful everything is ok I hope it stays that way!!

ER visit

I spent a nerve wracking 5 hours in the ER last night.
I went to dinner with my friend Jenn and as were leaving I felt a gush,  so I asked her to go to the bathroom with me and make sure everything was okay before she left me. (Jason is gone this weekend ). Sure enough I was bleeding, so she took me to the hospital. We Started to head toward skyridge as I called obx, they sent us psl instead. She said my doctor's couldn't take care of me there, (even though i never saw them anyway) so we had what seemed like the longest drive ever downtown. I just prayed the whole way.
I still can't believe it happened.
The Obx nurse said something about them sending ob down to er, which never happend. They put us in a room and it still had blood in the vacuum cup on the wall, things on the counter and I asked it was safe to assume the sheets are clean,  disgusting!
The  Doctor did an exam to  check stitches and make sure my cervix was closed. He ordered an ultrasound which we had to wait 2 hours for. Then she finally comes to get me and she tells me I wont be able to see anything and she won't be able to say a word, ill have to wait for whoever to read them. Are you kidding! ! She does internal and external,  not saying a word just making expressions. She wouldn't even at least tell me if there were heartbeats.  As she's taking me back to the room she tells me it will only be 10 minutes. 2 hours later, and after we called a nurse 4 times, the dr comes back.
Now it is about two in the morning, and he says there is good fetal heart tones on both babies (thank god) and he has consulted with the obx dr on call, baby A's placenta is over my cervix and the placenta moving can cause bleeding. This is called placenta previa,  which essentially means bedrest and a c section if the placenta doesn't move up. I could care less if I have a c-section. I would just really like a non stress, no more bleeding,  full term pregnancy. He also says I have to have a full Iv bag before I can go home. (Its now 230 am and I've had the iv thing in my arm for 4 hours)  so after that,  we headed home.
I was scared to death to be by myself the rest of the night. He left me with the whole list of all of the possible reasons I should come back.
Its 930 am now, bleeding seems to have slowed,  im on bedrest and supposed to follow up with OBX tomorrow.
I just talked to Jas and was able to fill him in.
I am so grateful Jen was with me.
As of now im not so excited about PSL! Good thing they have the best nicu because so far I do not feel very confident with them. Not to mention of the two nurses and the doctor for taking care of me, everytime one  of them came in, they would tell us something different. We are pretty sure there was no communication going on!
We will see what my doctor has to say tomorrow.

Well it is 8:45pm and I had spaghetti and ice cream tonight, and I still don't feel like poop! Could it be a turning point!?!  I sure hope so! We will see what tomorrow brings.

15 weeks!!

Moving right along! I wish the "morning sickness " at night would go away already! I still have only gained about 5 pounds, im definitely getting bigger but I worry about getting enough. Then I worry about the worrying, its crazyness! I eat as often as possible all day. Gaining weight has never been an issue, I don't get it!!
Last night we got to spend sometime with Monica and the girls. It was really fun and makes me so excited to have my own.  I just love how all these little girls adore Jason. Its so cute!! I know he will be a really great dad. Seeing him with our little babies im his arms will be one of the most amazing moments in my whole life! The only thing better, will be holding them in my own! Just be aware, I might not ever want to share ;)

Next week I have to start progesterone injections again! Ugh!! But... at least we know ice works AND its only once a week. Im not totally sure why, something to do with avoiding pre term labor I believe.  Whatever it takes!!!

I learned a hard lesson Saturday about the baby asprin! Let's just say for the next 10 ish weeks of work, ill be real careful with my scissors! !

I Can't wait for next Friday, im so anxious to find out what we are having! 
But, I hope no one will say anything about what they are not this time. Yes one of each would be fabulous, but if it's two boys that's fabulous too! I just want everyone to be happy for whatever they are.
We are!! Its such a huge blessing and we are so incredibly thankful!  It's been a long rough journey and healthy babies is all we are asking for!!!!

Im so happy!

I don't know why but I feel so excited today, more then normal! Maybe because surgery is officially over and the first trimester. I didn't really expect to feel this way until after 25 weeks. Im not sure why but it feels good. Maybe if J gets home early we can venture into the nursery....

Follow up

I had my follow up appointment this morning and everything looks great!
I really love OBX, I'm so thankful I get to be seen there. I love everyone, and they are so great to me. My favorite ultrasound tech came in to see me and see how everything is. Then my nurse practioner came in to give me a hug and check in. So sweet! Today I had a new doctor and I LOVE her! She is my new favorite! I will do what I can to see her the most. (she has 5 year old twin boys) she will be doing our big appointment on the 22nd! They said to bring a blank DVD and they will record that ultrasound!
Before she did the ultrasound today, she asked if I wanted her to tell me the sex and I said yes but I better wait for Jason and then the first thing Jason said when I called him was "Did you find out what they are"
oh well! It will be better to find out together, but I was a little bummed for a minute that I didn't!
I made my first little purchase for the babies today. I went to kohls to use my kohls cash and I found these adorable outfits, but then I decided if I was going to spend $40 there is a lot of things I really need that would be a smarter purchase. So, I love how they do the books with matching stuffed animals and Ive always wanted to buy them for my kids. So I finally did today. I got one book with two different animals that go with the book. That way I only spent $15 and it goes to charity but I was excited about it!

14 weeks!

Im now officially in the second trimester!! Im relieved that surgery is done, and it went as smooth as possible. Im all healed now, no meds for two day. Occasionally, I get a little crampy but not too bad. Hopefully work wont be too bad today!!
Im hoping for that second trimester energy I hear about and hopefully ill get hungrier soon! But everything is good and I feel good.  I have a check this friday and then two weeks until our appointment!

Done

On my way home! So glad today is done. Im definitely crampy, I planned to tough it out. I hate taking stuff pregnant but apparently the cramps can cause contrations, so pain meds every four hours for a few days. 
They did 2 ultrasounds today, I got to see them before and after. It always makes me feel better! Im so spoiled from the ultrasounds at ccrm and Obx being on big screen tvs that the little machines are hard to see!! But they both were very active as always!!

Cont...

I have eaten and im getting feeling back finally, including the cramps. Im so ready to get out of here!  I still have a cath in, gross!  And iv as well as these messager things on my legs that is  making them sweaty!  They want me to eat and drink a lot, yet no one comes to check and I've only had lunch and 2 cups of water all day.
My aunt was working here at skyridge today so she was able to sneak in and see me a couple times which was nice especially before surgery when I was nervous. 
Now I just have to walk and pee and I can go home...

Cercloge

I am now laying in recovery, waiting for the anesthesia to wear off. I can't even wiggle my toes right now.  She just said it could be 6 hours until we can go home. Buy everything went good! We had to wait a long time in the waiting room before they finally called me back and I was starving and impatient! (I guess they were supposed to have me back at 9 so when my Obx nurse came and I wasn't there they thought I wasn't coming, they were getting ready to call us.)
When they got me back and in a pre-op room, they did an ultrasound, iv and vitals, we had to wait for the dr to show up for an hour. (He got the whole o.r behind)
It is the weirdest feeling to be wheeled around on a hospital bed, just watching the people go by. Once in the OR there was my anesthesiologist, skyridge nurse, Obx nurse, 3 surgery techs and Dr.Stettler. I got really scared before they did the spinal and starting crying. It was scary and im emotional!  First he put some stuff that burned in my iv and then did the spinal, it wasn't awful just a little uncomfortable. Then they moved my numb body around as I just stared at the ceiling. They put my legs up in stirrups, no covering everything just hanging out there!
I was completely aware and awake for the surgery which was very weird! My anesthesiologist was so great, I loved him, he explained everything I was hearing and talked to me often.  They had a drape up so I couldn't see much just hear all the weird sounds. I only felt the pressure,  it felt like they were pulling the inside of my inside bellybutton towards my whoha. It wasn't painful just very weird! Now waiting for a room,  lunch and feeling in my legs in pacu. I have to eat,  walk and pee before im out of here...

13 weeks!

I couldn't be more excited to be at 13 weeks. First trimester behind us, ready for this week be over! Im anxious for Thursday, I just want it to be done and know everything is ok. Only a few more weeks to find out what they are! I think I might of felt them move this week but im not positive,  we'll see what happens this week...
I haven't gained weight yet and im eating frequently and doing my best, although it hasn't been any easier especially at dinner. I had a few really blah days last week. The nurse had me switch to whole milk. Although, I do have a theory. When I'm not pregnant I work out hard 6 days a week. Now im not doing anything,  so I think im exchanging muscle for fat. And because muscle weighs more than fat, it would make sense I could gain weight and not see it on the scale for a while. My tummy is definitely growing and im eating constantly! It takes a lot of healthy food to meet all these requirements for multiples!

Test results

At the 12 week ultrasound they test for downs (and 2 other things, but I have no idea what she said). They just called and everything was perfect!
I always love good news! !

(Side note)

This weekend my friend Mandy came over. While she scrapbooked, I made a pregnancy journal. In the process of getting it together, I printed out the blog so far. Apparently when im in the moment and my brain is thinking faster than I can type, intelligence goes out the window! Although predictive text does not help anything, ( because I always use the app on my phone) I could not believe the amount of mistakes, not only in spelling but grammar! I promise I'm not as stupid as i made myself look!
BUT on a positive note, I am pretty excited about this pregnancy journal!

12 weeks

I had my pre-op, and first trimester appointment today.
Im nervous about the cercloge, but I just have to trust everything will be good. Your awake and just numb for the surgery. Its spinal anesthesia,  which makes me nervous too. I can't wait until its done.
The appointment went great, everything is perfect so far! I rlove when they move around,  its so cool to watch they are so cute! It's so weird that something can move inside of you and you can't feel it. Crazy! They both had their hands up by there faces and they're heads are next to each other. Both heart rates were in the 160's.
Im starting to show and kind of fitting into some maternity clothes, they are a little too big but I feel like I definitely changed the last week. My nurse said I've gained 3 pounds but its not enough,  she wants 20 lbs by 20 weeks. I don't see how that's possible,  although I am having to eat more now. If I wait until im hungry, its too late and I dry heave. Its ridiculous but kind of funny. The other day bud and I were sitting on the couch and it happened,  he turned and cocked his head and just stared at me like what the heck is wrong with you. I cracked up!  So now imconstantly eating to avoid that!! Although nothing really sounds good still...
my next appointment is the surgery on the 30th, a check on that a week after and then our big appointment july 22nd and we will get to find out the sex.
the first pic is their heads together,the middle one is B with its hand up amd the third is A with its hand by the face.

DONE!

I am officially off all meds and have been released from ccrm!
Im 11 weeks now,  im so happy about that. I will feel even better in a few weeks when surgery is over and were all good. Jason talked to them today about the surgery. He had some concerns, and will be out town for the appointment Friday. They reassured him that all signs point to incompetent cervix and that the risks of a cercloge are very low. Although its  spinal anesthesia, which scares the crap out of me!  But that is how they can  stop it from affecting the babies. It is such a blessing that im having twins!! so, I can do all I need to do and then we are done! And life is going to be amazing!  ( Today I was reading this book about twins, and it talked about 2 times the trouble, because multiples don't take the traditional roles of first child middle child etc... all I could think about is all the trouble jason got in all on his own! Wow we are going to have our hands full!!
Better then empty! I can't wait!!)

No more meds!

Had a blood test this morning,  my nurse just called and said numbers went up!  She needs Dr. Schoolcrafts permission to completely take me off and he is out of town until tomorrow so tonight should be it. Im only on one estrogen pill and one progesterone at night now but I will be happy to be done! Although I've learned every time they reduce, it causes an emotional rollercoaster. It really increases anxiety, which leads to a little freak out and lots of emotions and bad dreams.  With that said I had an ultrasound Tuesday, I had had a few rough days and this irrational fear that what if their hearts stopped beating ... I can't explain it. My nurse had me come in for an ultrasound and thankfully everything was great. One of the babies was moving all over the place it was so cute, they look like mini babies right now it was adorable. The other one was just hangin out. But I got to see the heartbeats which is just what I needed! They may have me come in once a week. My next appointment is next Friday its the end of the first trimester. There was a chance we could find out the sex but I want to wait until after surgery, which worked out good because Jason will be out of town and mom is going with me, so we will find out in July!!

Good news!

Yay! I love good news!! Numbers went up again even though we are reducing meds. Almost off everything,  blood again Monday. Estrogen was up to one thousand seven hundred and something and progesterone was up to 31.

Last night was a little rough, I was crampy so I kept having bad dreams about it. I woke up one million times. My "morning sickness" always comes at night now. I feel great in the morning, by noon- 1 it starts and comes and goes all day. Peppermints have helped more then anything so far but by dinner it gets pretty bad and by 8-9 im in bed trying so hard to sleep and not puke! I hope that goes away soon! Its definitely good reassurance, but I wont miss it!
I've also learned the emptier my stomach gets the sicker I get. Im trying to eat every two hours at least something small even if its just a cracker and it helps. No cravings still, and even though my tummy is growing I haven't gained anything that I lost, which im really surprised. By the end of the next two weeks I should of gained 3-5lbs. With multiples they worry more about weight gain but she did tell me first trimester is about survival but then they are really going to be on me about it. Im definitely eating more then I was, not all i need to be yet but more! We will see how it goes. Sunday is 10 weeks!! Wahoo!

Surprise visit

I had a little surprise visit with the babies today. On Friday, they took blood and checked things like blood sugar (because of the pcos they have to watch that close) thiroid etc... so my nurse called this morning to tell me everything looked great. She also told me they had done a little research into the arnica gel I used and it can cause miss carriage. Since it has been over a week since I used it, and two weeks until my next appointment she had me come in for a "reassurance" ultrasound. I love this place!! 1 I didn't have to pay for it, 2 im never going to turn down a chance to see them and 3 I figured I would save myself a freak out. Once I know that information it doesn't go away and as soon as something felt weird that would be the first thing I thought about!
Everything is still perfect and I can't believe how fast they change! Its amazing! 

Wahoo!!!

Numbers look great!  No more injections!! Almost off everything, numbers went up even though meds were decreased!
 An other test Friday...

Yay!

Today was a GREAT day! All of the pain is almost gone after three days of icing,  I even got to sleep on my back last night. 
After my freak out yesterday I woke up less anxious today. Thankfully!  After a couple easy hours at work I  had my first appointment at obstetrix. I love it there! After I filled out a million pages of paper work, I had my ultrasound. Both babies measured right on, their heart beats were both 177 and they are starting to look like babies now. You could see the line of the head and starting of the hands and feet. Its so amazing how fast it goes. If they are in perfect position we could know the sex already in three weeks!! Crazy! Also the separation sac was gone! Phew!!
After the ultrasound one of the doctors came in to talk to me. The doctors have agreed that I need a circlage (stitches ) so surgery will be June 30th, I have to be there at 9am and I wont get to leave until 5pm. I have to take a week off work and ill be spending July 4th on the couch. She said its extremely painful for a few days.
After I met with the doctor I met with my nurse practitioner,  and she is great!  We talked for hours and went over anything and everything, had an exam and after 3 hours my first appointment was over, and i feel good about the future, not to say im not going to freak out occasionally, but im in good hands and I trust this is the plan....

I find myself worrying, a lot.  Its been a fairly stressful beginning. When I tell people that, they stress me out about stressing out. And like a friend who experienced the same thing as I did,  told me yesterday until they've been in my shoes they don't know what im going though. To be honest I am scared shitless. I find that every time im coming up on an ultrasound I worry more, I guess I am subconsciously protecting myself because I know I could find out anything.  Im scared im going to miss carry and maybe because that's how I could loose them at this point. The thing about that, that bothers me most is when I was pregnant with the boys I worried about blood and one day there was blood, towards the end I worried about miss carrying, even though i told myself at 20+ weeks you dont loose them they are there and just need to finish growing and one day they were gone. Yes im a natural Worrier but did and do I subconsciously know? Friends who have been through loss told me when you've experienced loosing children being pregnant isn't fun its just hurdles,  I thought they were crazy, I believed if I could just get pregnant again ill be fine. Well i am truly thankful beyond belief but I cannot wait until December is here and these babies are here and healthy.
It was a kind of stressful few days. Im not sure what happened but sometime around Saturday afternoon the lumps turned to rocks I was so miserable from the pain it was unreal. Sunday we had a blood test and went to bruch I practically begged a nurse to take me off and my numbers were good enough go skip a day, at brunch I was in so much pain and so sick I just really wanted to cry. I spent the rest of the day on the couch with heat and tylenol. I was told it was safe to use this natural pain reliver gel from whole foods, which I've been putting on the lumps,  and it actually gave me relief, although brief ill take what I can get! Its just topical,  I would never put anything in my body! Well I took tylenol, put in on and started sweating. I grabbed my phone and start googling. Sure enough almost everything says not to use it when your pregnant. Of course I FREAKED out, i emailed my nurse ( you know they can't wait to get rid of me) text my aunt and googled some more for anything to put my mind at ease. When I talked to the nurse the next day she said don't worry that I had used it,  just to stop now, and not to stress. Um yeah not stress, if my numbers are actually good, then there is a seperation sac, if the babies are good my numbers drop, or im in pain, or using unsafe products or doing acrobatics trying to switch from side to side sand avoiding the rocks in my back or pulling ab muscles... with all that said my numbers dropped again and im on injections the rest of the week, at least. To give the placentas more time to take over. I freaked out about that too and emailed again. She said even though they dropped a bit, they are still normal and she doesn't expect them to drop again... im very anxious to go tomorrow,  im glad its 2 hours I have 1 million questions for my poor new doctor! 
I realize that this is in gods hands, and out of mine but im trying to do everything in my power, I just so badly want it to work out perfectly.

Oh yeah and I had a nurse call the other day about my apt tomorrow and I asked her for advise on healing the rocks, that tylenol and heat were not helping,  she proceeded to tell me heat can make it worse and she has had patients say it lasted up to a year! How many nurses told me heat! Seriously?? That night I came home and decided to ice it, at lease if it was numb I wouldn't feel it. And its helping!  Im doing it every night and its much better I even laid on my back for a few minutes last night! It can only get better! Last night I even felt ok to eat dinner,  which I was thankful for I got to see my parents. (Mom had to do my shot in the restaurant bathroom ) but im not going to lie when im sick I want to feel good, when I feel good I worry why!! Gees im a mess! I guess at this point all I can do is hope and pray.

8 weeks

Today is 8 weeks!  carbs seem to be the thing i can eat still, and ive descovered water tastes best with ice and a straw.
I Had an other very rough night but the good news is I get to skip my injection tonight!  Im so glad, im not sure what changed but I have been in the worst pain ever,  the last 3 days.  Its like all of the oil that is still in there has coagulated and make a huge lump the length of the muscle and is hard as a rock, I can't sit stand sleep I've tried tylenol, ice,  heat... nothing. My body is just done, and I think the intensified nausea is from the pain. Im so thankful to be in the home stretch and this pregnancy will be so much more enjoyable.
We did tummy pictures today and I was pretty suprised how much my tummy grew since 4 weeks pics!!
Cannot wait until Friday! Hopefully with any luck ill be off all meds by then too!

Blaah

I assumed the further I got the better id feel. Not so much! I even puked this morning,  im not looking forward to going to work today. (Please do not let me get sick at work!!)
I fought hard to feel like this :)  its a good sign! I just hope I can make it through the day!!

Rough nights

The last two nights have been so rough. Wednesday night I was really crampy all night, every time I moved  I kept telling myself everythings ok. I was in so much pain from the injection I just couldn't sleep. When I stood up my overies pinched so hard I doubled over, yesterday was just an off day I just never felt good and I was pretty sure I was going to throw up at work I'm so glad I didn't. Then last night the injection, OMG! Hurt so bad going in it was like I could feel it in the muscles all the way down my leg. At midnight I was walking around the house, I was in such excruciating pain I didn't know what to do with myself. I had shooting pains going down my leg , it was awful between that and trying so hard not to throw up it was a long rough night! Good news my nurse  is lowering the injections to half starting tonight and hopefully I'll be able to get off of it asap!
This weekend ill be 8 weeks, I am so thankful every time another week is down!
Im excited for my appointment next Friday, seeing them again and ill get to hear the heartbeats too!

Blood levels

Lab results came back great, phew! Reducing a little more starting Saturday. Of course not the shots yet boo :(
oh well in the home stretch at least!
I was relieved to hear that everything is good because I feel crampy today but she said its good its just the uterus stretching and growing.

Crazy

I have 3 client friends that are pregnant too! Its awesome,  they all live pretty close to me and we are all just a few weeks apart!  I love it! Its the first for two of us and she might be having twins too. One girl did ivf with her first and has helped me so much! The other I went to high school with its pretty cool!
Two maybe 3of my best friends are going to try soon its going to be amazing! ! Yay!!

Update

I feel like my tummy seems a little bigger today, kind of weird!  I ate better today and yesterday it seems like if my stomach doesn't get as empty I get less nauseous. I had my first craving this morning,  I wanted a blueberry bagel with blueberry cream cheese. Im ready for tomorrow!  I had a half of one after work, it was delish! They are so right when they say when you eat what you crave it is SO good!! I don't think anything has tasted really good for weeks (except oj) 
Thankfully I have not had any issues from the separation sac. So far so good, I hope by my next ultrasound its gone.
Blood tomorrow,  hopefully everything will be great and I can get off a little more meds!

Weight loss

Im a little concerned because I just realized I've lost 10 pounds!  Considering with the pcos I struggle to loose A pound, that is a lot! I've definitely lost my appetite but I am eating as much as I can and healthy foods. My books say I should be able to start wearing my maternity close, instead im in 6's with a belly band. I emailed my nurse we will see what she says...

She said its not abnormal and to try to eat 6 small meals and 80-100 oz of water. Easier said then done! I will do my best! Water is no problem its just so hard to eat when your not hungry and feel like poop!!

7 weeks

Thank gd an other week down!! I had an ultrasound and blood test this morning, numbers and both babies look great measuring perfect. (I've decided its a boy and girl because one heart beat is faster then the other. Not that there is any merit to that at this point but it sounds good :)
The not so good news was,  I have a small separation sac which means one of the sacs slightly pulled away. It doesn't effect the baby but best case my body absorbs it and it goes away, worst case I have some spotting. They say the best thing you can do is stay off your feet. Awesome.  That's not so easy with my job, I've already cut my hours to 4 five hour days. And I feel like I have done so good about resting a lot. I don't know what too much is now, they just say listen to my body if I get tired and crampy its too much. Im always tired these days and I don't want to do anything to jeopardize this pregnancy. On the other hand its hard enough to pay bills with my hours cut and need to work while I can... my blood lady at ccrm that I love, said to expect the dr's to make me stop working at 20 weeks. (At least when that happens ill have disability insurance this time, thank you Aflac! Although its not much it will help).
Obviously the babies are most important, we will figure the rest out. Its still a little hard to eat, nothing sounds good except pasta with just butter or cheese and fruit.  I try to eat as much healthy food as possible at this point its just good to eat anything!! I filled out my transfer papers today so besides blood work this was my last appointment at CCRM. Next Friday I move on to OBX! We are very slowly getting off meds for the next 3 days the only difference is 1 less progesterone.  Slow is good id like no more scares, concers or worries for the next 29- ish weeks!!

Twice the blessing

Yesterday we had our first ultrasound appointment. I met Jason there and the ultrasound tech came out to get us right away. As we were walking back she said I need to talk to you first, I just looked at Jas. I was so glad I hadn't had blood work or anything yet so I knew nothing was wrong! She began to tell us we were there too early, my calendar got messed up and I was only 5 weeks (which I knew was wrong) and If we couldnt see anything then it would either be because it was too early or something was wrong. So we went around and around for about 15 minutes talking about when to reschedule and If Jason has to go out of town next week it would postpone it an other week etc... Thankfully we talked long enough we finally figured out Dr. Schoolcraft put the wrong transfer date in the computer, and surprise surprise I am 6 weeks and 2 days (just what I said)! So she frantically got the room ready and we did the ultrasound. Immediately she said "oh I see 2 babies and 2 heartbeats!! "Ill let that soak in for a minute while I measure the other stuff"
We were both so happy and excited, its the best thing in the world to see the little heartbeats! I think most people probably freak out at multiples but when you think you have one and find out you have 3, nothing is shocking! Especially since we chose two this time and assumed it most likely was. My body is so all or nothing and numbers were kind of a give away!! It  was fun to see everything and she gave us 8 pictures. Each by themselves, each heart beat and together. Baby A measured at 6 weeks and 2 days, .42cm, heart rate was 127 beats per minute. Baby B measured at 6 weeks and 3 days, .50cm, heart rate was 119 per minute. Everything is perfect!
I feel good, Im tired and nauseous all the time but I know its a good sign. Sometimes if I force myself to eat it helps the nausea go away. Im still on all the meds, my estrogen is 825 and they want it greater then than 300 and my progesterone is 26.4 and they want it greater than 20, so everything is great but they want to  leave it an other week. I have an other ultrasound and  blood test Monday and my first appointment at OBX on the 27th. Its a 2 hour appointment! But im ready to go to them, talk about all the important things and get my questions answered! What a great day yesterday was! I am so so happy, excited and thankful! My favorite comments of the day were Emma said " Im going to be a double cousin!!" and my Grandma said "thats the best thing that happened to me all year" Everyone was so excited and happy and said such sweet things! I am so grateful to be loved and surrounded by such amazing family and friends!!

This is a Picture of both babies, The one on the bottom is A (the picture is sideways so its actually on the right)