Yay!!

The babies and I would like to send a shout out to their daddy!!! Congratulations Peter! He just finished the master's program and officially has his Masters of Science in Management. Way to go!

On another note, we found out today that Peter's sister is having a boy! There will be a full clan of cousins born within a couple of months of each other. We can't wait for the fun family gatherings with babies galore!!

Another miracle!!

I am supposed to take the zofran and phenergan at the same time. Or at least I CAN take them at the same time. But it just seemed a little extreme. I felt nauseated as usual last night and took a phenergan which totally knocked my arse out! And I woke up for my 3 AM potty break a little on the queasy side, so I took a zofran. And NOW, it's 6:30 and I am eating breakfast!! No puking, no gagging. Just eating. An egg and toast and a slice of bacon. This is heaven.

That last post was just too whiny. So for some uplifting thoughts...

We had a wonderful Christmas at the beach. This year it really seems like my 9 and 11 year old nephews have matured!! It really makes me realized how much time has passed and how much we have to look forward to with our own little brood. We played games and ate a ton of food. The weather was a bit cool for the beach - but it was nice to keep the windows and lanai open and let the salt breezes flow through the room. It was tough to go back to work already today but I am already looking forward to another long weekend of relaxation for the new year.

I hope all of your Christmas or holiday celebrations were happy and filled with family and friends.

"Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
Our troubles will be out of sight."-
Judy Garland

I finally had to call my OB (who I haven't even seen for the pregnancy yet). She found out a week ago at my appointment for the swine flu shot, that I was pregnant with twins! She was excited for me and looks forward to my release to her later in January. Unfortunatley, the nausea and the frequent vomitting has gotten worse, it's awful. I can hardly get myself together in the morning and have either come in late or needed to leave early several days at work. And this morning just did me in. Again, I will say that I know this is what I have longed for. I always keep in mind that morning sickness is a wonderful problem to have!!! And although I do appreciate it, I can't take it anymore.

Dr P is on vacation until next Monday and I couldn't wait for him any longer! I called the OB office and thankfully Dr Swanson called in two presriptions for me. Zofran and Phenergan. I am hoping they are the answers to my nauseated prayers!! She warned me about dehydration and told me not to hesitate to go to the hospital for fluids if need be. I think I am okay for now and I will just try to enjoy some relief from the drugs.

Olive you both!!

Your little embryo has now officially graduated to fetus-hood. Adding to the excitement, a Doppler ultrasound device might be able to pick up the beating heart. With basic physical structures in place and increasingly distinct facial features, baby is kind of starting to look like... well... a baby!

Merry Christmas Eve, Eve...

Last Christmas I was taking my first doses of Clomid. Wow - this year has been long and trying...but in the end successful! The timing is amazing. I always feel such a sense of peace at Christmas. And this year I can't describe the happiness and love in our house.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2010. Stay warm and safe and enjoy the time with friends and family.

Happy Anniversary baby!! <3


"The best Christmas of all is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in one another."
-Unknown

Daily Reassurance :)

Bummer.

We have enjoyed our weekly bloodwork and the ultrasound. And now I am going through WITHDRAWAL!! We want to know what's going on in there and have to wait until January 6th.

I am trying really hard to figure out all of the cures for morning sickness. I was late to work yet again today. It's sure not fun. And starting to last all day and night. I can only keep in mind that morning sickness is usually a really good sign that all is well! Only two more days to survive this week and then it's Christmas!! I am really looking forward to some downtime at the beach with my family.

A good neighbor will babysit. A great neighbor will babysit twins.
~Author Unknown

On the fifth day of Christmas...

We survived Christmas #1! And came home with a carload of great baby loot! Grandma's are wonderful. It was so much fun to open gifts for TWO babies! But after seeing two of everything, it really hit me. Wow, our house is going to be a zoo!! It should be quite an adventure.

I have been waking up in the night with strange painful twinges - that worry me only because it's the middle of the night and my usual time to panic! But, I hear twinges are normal as can be for the 8th week.

Raspberries!!

Your baby is growing like mad, putting on about a millimeter every day and continuing to straighten out in the trunk. Though you can't feel it yet, baby is moving those little arms, legs and (now only slightly) webbed fingers and toes like crazy.

Hungry Hungry Hippo!

I am so happy to have a couple of days off work next week and another day the week after that. I desperately need a nap! We have our first Christmas this weekend, and I can't believe it is here already. We will of course have fun this year but next Christmas is going to be SUCH a change for us! It should be a LOT of fun.

The babies seem to be letting me know they are in control. I can't make it more than a couple of hours without eating, or I get sick. VERY sick. But, if I keep eating on schedule I am usually a little better. I don't even enjoy food right now. It's just a chore!!

My friend Shayla and her hubby will be here tonight and we are going out for dinner to celebrate her birthday! I am already worried about how I will time the food. I may end up eating before we go just to get me by. This may sound crazy, but it's serious business people!!

I think I am still in shock! And the funny thing is, today I know there are TWO babies in there, and now I am nauseated most of the time and 10 times more tired. I guess it is just exhausting to think about!!!! I couldn't be more excited! Twice the blessings, it's amazing. I have so many things running through my mind. Imagine...2 carseats, double strollers, diapers, diapers, diapers!!! Our lives will never be the same and I can't wait!

The moment we all have been waiting for...

It's TWINS!! Two beautiful heartbeats! We are in shock and beyond excited!

Blueberry!

Baby's brain -- both hemispheres! -- is growing fast, generating about 100 new cells every minute. Arms and legs are emerging as joints start to form, and a permanent set of kidneys (baby's third!) is now in place.

I am losing it. Slowly but surely!

Tomorrow is my first ultrasound. I am SO NERVOUS! The waves of nausea come and go and my ta-ta's are still sore and tingly. But, what if this is all just some crazy fantasy and there is nothing really in there?! I actually peed on another stick just to make sure it still showed two lines. It's madness and I can't wait any longer!

Oink oink!

I called my OB and explained to the nurse that I am a patient there but currently seeing my RE and am 6 weeks pregnant. She said I definitely need the swine flu shot and should come in next week. So - I will be doing that next Friday!

Just a few more days until my first look!!

Wow - I was feeling great until TODAY. I ended up needing to turn around and drive home to re-shower and regroup for work this morning. Yes, it was THAT bad. I think it is totally related to a lack of food. The more I eat, the better I feel. I shall be a fat cow in a few short months! Anyway, I think this should be a good sign that the baby is doing okay? I hope! I still have my worries and can't wait until I get a good look in there with the 'magic wand' on Monday!!

I still haven't had the swine flu shot. And I think it's time. I've had tons of people tell me I would be an idiot not to get it. I am going to call my OB tomorrow and see what they say.

We wonder...

It seems that all of my IVF friends had a 5 week ultrasound and they are lucky enough to know how many gestational sacs are there. So - I am a little jealous and OBSESSING over the hcg numbers trying to figure it out. It's impossible. Signs point to twins, but I also see several singletons with higher #'s here and there. So, our patience shall be tested this week! We are excited no matter what we find, but I just can't wait to see what's going on in there! The good thing about waiting until 6 weeks for the first ultrasound is a better chance of seeing a heartbeat on our first look. I can't wait!

HcG = 9973!!!!

Sweet Pea!

Growing like crazy, baby is starting to sprout eyes, ears, nose, cheeks and chin. Those little hands and feet - still webbed like paddles - might wiggle by week's end, the heart is beating (almost twice as fast as yours!), and blood is starting to circulate.

The sun will come out tomorrow!

We went to Baby Depot and Babies R Us today. It is always amazing to sort through all of the baby gadgets they have these days! And the little clothes and bedding are all SO cute! It was fun. But I used to leave the store unhappy as I was depressed to not be pregnant myself. And today I left upset because I am nervous and worried to know what's going on inside of me these days. I have been feeling physically much better all weekend. So, of course I am very anxious to find out my third Hcg tomorrow! And then hopefully we will see a heartbeat on our first ultrasound next week and it will calm my nerves a little bit.

But for now - I shall stay on pins and needles.

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Cyclesista is back!!

Ho ho ho!!

I am able to stay home today and so excited to have a few days off work! It has been a very long week with the nausea and various other symptoms. It is good timing for the first trimester due to the holidays. I seem to have at least one day off work each week until the middle of January. I usually have Friday afternoons off anyway, and luckily my OBGYN sees OB patients on Fridays. That helps my future schedule immensely and makes my coworker and boss very happy!

I can hardly believe I am starting my sixth week of pregnancy already! Both Peter and I are dying to get through this weekend and find out the next Beta Hcg. Although, we will be (hopefully) really happy for at least a day before we start freaking out and dying to get through the next week awaiting the first ultrasound. The worry never goes away. I wonder if it ever will. I know the symptoms are such a good sign. But if I feel okay, even for a few minutes, I start to wonder what is wrong. It's ridiculous.

The Christmas decorations are up all over in the house and now it's time to start tackling the lights outside. Hint, hint dear husband!! We finally have a reason to hang our third Christmas stocking this year!! It's a WONDERFUL sight to see every morning when I walk through the living room. I have waited soooo long for this. I just hope it lasts and we are in for an exciting life as a family. The Christmas season is my favorite time of the year. And I am not letting a little pregnancy misery keep me from the happiness that the holidays bring to our house!! I love it.

Appleseed!

Your embryo (looking kind of like a tadpole) is starting to form major organs (heart, kidney, liver, stomach) and systems (nervous, circulatory, digestive). Baby's presence in your uterus triggers production of hCG (the hormone detected by pregnancy tests)... which triggers production of other hormones like estrogen and progesterone... which trigger all those great symptoms you've probably been noticing!

go away bad thoughts!!

I have been sooo excited about being pregnant! But...I woke up at 4:30 AM with that horrible "what if I miscarry?" feeling. I hate that.

oh wow

I am feeling a little guilty about the following whine. For two years I have said I would give ANYTHING to have pregnancy symptoms. I must have been insane!! I will certainly admit that I feel like death showed up and slapped me in the face today. Nausea is one thing, but nonstop barfing is a new delight in my day.

I guess it is a wonderful thing. :)

Correction!!

I had posted the wrong hcg chart yesterday. Check out the correct one here. The red line shows my hcg levels. Twins or a singleton...that is the question!!

I am in my 5th week of pregnancy. That seems pretty early to have heartburn all day and night doesn't it? Wowsers. Tum, tum, tum ,tum...TUMS!