Those who know me know I LOVE to shop. I enjoy the thrill of bargain hunting as much as my husband just enjoyed (ok, maybe not the end score) the Wisconsin vs. Ohio basketball game. For some reason unknow to me, I have lost my desire to shop. If I do go shopping, I try my best to get in and out of the store as fast as possible.........please tell me my desire to shop will return at some point in the future! Needless to say, Chad is very happy with the latest credit card bill.......
Ok, I'm heading upstairs to start 2 albums for the baby ultrasound album. Since I'm going to have ultrasounds every two weeks, I need some way to keep track of the little peanuts! Speaking of little peanuts, they should be about 2 inches long each by now!
Later, Jennie
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Saturday, February 24, 2007
aversions.
I haven't had any food cravings yet.....but plenty of aversions.
sugar. I used to crave sugary food....now it is so unappetizing and actually makes me nauseated when I eat anything sugary. This actually isn't a bad thing.......I prefer salty snacks over sugar any day. Actually, dry breakfast cereal has become my friend.
brushing my tongue. It's no fun trying to brush your teeth, and when the brush touches your tongue, you heave.......it started on Wednesday. Since then, I've avoided my tongue....hope this doesn't last long.
coffee. Not sure if it's the acid, but I haven't enjoyed coffee for quite some time now. I miss coffee in the morning during the weekend while reading the paper. Now Chad enjoys his coffee while I enjoy orange juice with added calcium. No more visits to Starbucks, either.
Not sure if it's all the smells....but nausea usually kicks in while I'm grocery shopping. It makes the shopping experience so enjoyable...........
sugar. I used to crave sugary food....now it is so unappetizing and actually makes me nauseated when I eat anything sugary. This actually isn't a bad thing.......I prefer salty snacks over sugar any day. Actually, dry breakfast cereal has become my friend.
brushing my tongue. It's no fun trying to brush your teeth, and when the brush touches your tongue, you heave.......it started on Wednesday. Since then, I've avoided my tongue....hope this doesn't last long.
coffee. Not sure if it's the acid, but I haven't enjoyed coffee for quite some time now. I miss coffee in the morning during the weekend while reading the paper. Now Chad enjoys his coffee while I enjoy orange juice with added calcium. No more visits to Starbucks, either.
Not sure if it's all the smells....but nausea usually kicks in while I'm grocery shopping. It makes the shopping experience so enjoyable...........
Friday, February 23, 2007
first OB appointment.
Thursday was our first appointment. Exam, quick ultrasound and lots of blood drawn for labs. Fun times. But, during the ultrasound, we did see the hearts puttering along and one baby was moving around like crazy! It was neat to see.
I'll be having ultrasounds every two weeks to check the growth of our babies and length of my cervix. If the length shortens, bed rest and/or cerclage are probably on the agenda......no fun at all.
I planned to do the nursery in sage green and chocolate brown....but am having a difficult time finding decent sage colored fabric. Next step is to look at flat sheets and see if there is anything I'd like to make things for the nursery.
My goal is go have everything ready to go by the start of the third trimester, which is early June. Lots of stuff to de before then!
I'm still tired......but a little less today. I'll be ten weeks Monday, slowly inching toward the start of the second trimester. I'm nauseated at times, but relying on Tums less and less. The worst new symptom is gagging while brushing my teeth. It started on Wednesday. Proceded to get work and I almost lost my cookies while brushing my teeth this morning! Not fun at all.....
Ok, bed is calling my name....
Later, Jennie
I'll be having ultrasounds every two weeks to check the growth of our babies and length of my cervix. If the length shortens, bed rest and/or cerclage are probably on the agenda......no fun at all.
I planned to do the nursery in sage green and chocolate brown....but am having a difficult time finding decent sage colored fabric. Next step is to look at flat sheets and see if there is anything I'd like to make things for the nursery.
My goal is go have everything ready to go by the start of the third trimester, which is early June. Lots of stuff to de before then!
I'm still tired......but a little less today. I'll be ten weeks Monday, slowly inching toward the start of the second trimester. I'm nauseated at times, but relying on Tums less and less. The worst new symptom is gagging while brushing my teeth. It started on Wednesday. Proceded to get work and I almost lost my cookies while brushing my teeth this morning! Not fun at all.....
Ok, bed is calling my name....
Later, Jennie
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
There's a fundus among us.....
Did you get a love gift today? Did someone buy you overpriced flowers? Did you get a singing telegram at work professing deep and undying love? Well, I think I may just trump anything you may have received......My belly popped......I'm definately showing. Now don't get me wrong, I'm a curvy girl....but I can definatley tell. How can that be possible at 8 weeks? Unbelievable. And in all honestly, it occured sometime during work today. Nothing like a back ache to pick you up in the middle of the day!
What is your fundus telling you today?
Later, Jennie
What is your fundus telling you today?
Later, Jennie
Sunday, February 11, 2007
From the beginning.
I thought it would only be fair to share the story leading up the receiving the joyous news we are expecting twins! I'm starting in June. It's a long post......
June 22, 2006.
Trip to Wisconsin for April's wedding. April is Chad's niece. I forget to pack my prescription drugs, which includes my birth control. Yikes...we are going to be gone until June 26th.
October 26, 2006.
Sometime between June 22 and today, we decided to throw birth control out the window and give baby making a try. Today, I saw the OB for a preconception appointment. We discussed history and issues with my cycle. I was diagnosed with PCOS, at no shock to me. I've suspected for quite some time. Luckily, it is PCOS without insulin resistance. My OB has decided to start me on Provera (to force a period) and Clomid. I clearly remember asking what the incidence of multiples is with the use of Clomid. She states the risk was low, 5% or so. (Really?!)
October 30, 2006.
Start Provera. Take for next 7 days and wait.
November 13, 2006.
Provera was successful. Cycle day one.
November 17 to 21, 2006.
Cycle Day 5-9. Take Clomid.
November 29th, 2006.
Lutenizing hormone surge noted while using ovulation predictor test strips. Started checking for LH surge on cycle day 10.
December 14, 2006.
No luck this month. Cycle started. But, no need to use Provera!
December 16-20, 2006.
Take Clomid cycle days 3-7.
I do not remember a obvious LH surge until after there is no change in the predictor strip....pretty sure I missed our window.
January 9, 2007.
Scheduled for right carpal tunnel release surgery. I took a home pregnancy test that morning prior to surgery. Negative. Surgery goes well. No more pain and numbness!
January 12, 2007.
Something doesn't feel right.......after Chad leaves for work, take home pregnancy test. IT'S positive! Luckily I've weaned myself down to just acetaminophen for pain relief. I'm still off work from my surgery, so there is lots of time to let things sink in! I call Chad at work.....I hated breaking the news to him while he was at work, but couldn't contain it in anymore!
January 24, 2006.
Prenatal visit with OB nurse. Received pregnancy info book, reviewed personal and family history, and gave a urine sample. That's it until the first ultrasound and appointment with the OB. Due date is estimated for September 21, 2007.
February 8, 2007.
First ultrasound. Since I'm so early, it will be a transvaginal ultrasound. I'm right around 8 weeks. The technicial estimated me at 7 weeks, 3 days. She also congratulates us and tells us we are having twins! My response is "NO WAY!". I look over at Chad, apologize (not sure why) and he has the look of udder shock........We even heard the heart beats of each. Baby A has a heart rate of 162. Baby B has a heart rate of 158. They are two separate peanuts, so fraternal at this point! This is actually the second set of twins found today by ultrasound. We leave the office, with pictures of our babies and congratulation wishes from the office staff! As we drive out, Chad and I stop next to each other at the hospital exit. He holds up two fingers.......we are in awe. I head over to Barnes and Noble. I'm looking for a book. You know, Holy Crap, I'm Having Twins. Apparently it's not been published, yet. I check out a few books but am still in partial denial, so leave empty handed. I've attempted to contact my parents without luck. I try to contact my sister at work, she's on the phone. No luck........I head over to Target. I wonder the store, still in a daze. I try calling my sister again. She's in. I share the news. She does not believe me.....now why would I lie about this???? She's offered to visit after the babies arrive to help with baby duty. I won't forget the offer. As I'm walking through the baby supplies department, my mom calls back. I tell her I'm looking for a book. You know the one. As I tell her, she responds with joy as she tells my dad! I finish up my shopping, purchasing supplies to make a celebration meal with Chad tonight.
February 9, 2007.
I share the news we are expecting twins at work, along with ultrasound pictures. Responses range from congratulations to laughter (or was it pity).......
I've had nausea almost constantly since finding out we are having twins......is it psychological? Maybe.
Ok, back to present......
June 22, 2006.
Trip to Wisconsin for April's wedding. April is Chad's niece. I forget to pack my prescription drugs, which includes my birth control. Yikes...we are going to be gone until June 26th.
October 26, 2006.
Sometime between June 22 and today, we decided to throw birth control out the window and give baby making a try. Today, I saw the OB for a preconception appointment. We discussed history and issues with my cycle. I was diagnosed with PCOS, at no shock to me. I've suspected for quite some time. Luckily, it is PCOS without insulin resistance. My OB has decided to start me on Provera (to force a period) and Clomid. I clearly remember asking what the incidence of multiples is with the use of Clomid. She states the risk was low, 5% or so. (Really?!)
October 30, 2006.
Start Provera. Take for next 7 days and wait.
November 13, 2006.
Provera was successful. Cycle day one.
November 17 to 21, 2006.
Cycle Day 5-9. Take Clomid.
November 29th, 2006.
Lutenizing hormone surge noted while using ovulation predictor test strips. Started checking for LH surge on cycle day 10.
December 14, 2006.
No luck this month. Cycle started. But, no need to use Provera!
December 16-20, 2006.
Take Clomid cycle days 3-7.
I do not remember a obvious LH surge until after there is no change in the predictor strip....pretty sure I missed our window.
January 9, 2007.
Scheduled for right carpal tunnel release surgery. I took a home pregnancy test that morning prior to surgery. Negative. Surgery goes well. No more pain and numbness!
January 12, 2007.
Something doesn't feel right.......after Chad leaves for work, take home pregnancy test. IT'S positive! Luckily I've weaned myself down to just acetaminophen for pain relief. I'm still off work from my surgery, so there is lots of time to let things sink in! I call Chad at work.....I hated breaking the news to him while he was at work, but couldn't contain it in anymore!
January 24, 2006.
Prenatal visit with OB nurse. Received pregnancy info book, reviewed personal and family history, and gave a urine sample. That's it until the first ultrasound and appointment with the OB. Due date is estimated for September 21, 2007.
February 8, 2007.
First ultrasound. Since I'm so early, it will be a transvaginal ultrasound. I'm right around 8 weeks. The technicial estimated me at 7 weeks, 3 days. She also congratulates us and tells us we are having twins! My response is "NO WAY!". I look over at Chad, apologize (not sure why) and he has the look of udder shock........We even heard the heart beats of each. Baby A has a heart rate of 162. Baby B has a heart rate of 158. They are two separate peanuts, so fraternal at this point! This is actually the second set of twins found today by ultrasound. We leave the office, with pictures of our babies and congratulation wishes from the office staff! As we drive out, Chad and I stop next to each other at the hospital exit. He holds up two fingers.......we are in awe. I head over to Barnes and Noble. I'm looking for a book. You know, Holy Crap, I'm Having Twins. Apparently it's not been published, yet. I check out a few books but am still in partial denial, so leave empty handed. I've attempted to contact my parents without luck. I try to contact my sister at work, she's on the phone. No luck........I head over to Target. I wonder the store, still in a daze. I try calling my sister again. She's in. I share the news. She does not believe me.....now why would I lie about this???? She's offered to visit after the babies arrive to help with baby duty. I won't forget the offer. As I'm walking through the baby supplies department, my mom calls back. I tell her I'm looking for a book. You know the one. As I tell her, she responds with joy as she tells my dad! I finish up my shopping, purchasing supplies to make a celebration meal with Chad tonight.
February 9, 2007.
I share the news we are expecting twins at work, along with ultrasound pictures. Responses range from congratulations to laughter (or was it pity).......
I've had nausea almost constantly since finding out we are having twins......is it psychological? Maybe.
Ok, back to present......
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Unbelievable.
That's all I can say. We are without words, and slowly recovering from the shock of finding out we are having twins. I need to start at the beginning, but for now, I leave you with a ultrasound picture of baby A and baby B.
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