Where are we today?

Where are we today?

Monday, April 16, 2007

Pocket Aces!!!!!! ... (He Said)

Well, today was the big day. Our first ultrasound.

We had tried to figure out how far along we were, but it seems there are like a million different methods to calculate how many weeks pregnant you are. Some start 2 weeks before the first missed period, some start with the retrieval, some the transfer. So to date, we've had 3 different counts, so it was hard to figure out whether or not we should be hoping for a heartbeat this early or what.

So anyway, we got there today, and fortunately didn't have to wait long. Nancy was feeling pretty sick and I'm sure the nerves weren't helping.

Anyway, the first part of the ultrasound was quick and they found not 1 but 2 gestational sacs!

Basically that means that both embyos implanted successfully, but there was still another hurdle. She told us that it was far enough along that we should be looking for heartbeats in step 2.

So, step 2 got started and they decided to check the one on the left first.

I could see them zoom in and this little flickering static thing right in the center of the sac. A heartbeat! 128 beats per minute which we're told is perfect! And the fetus was 6mm, which we were also told is just the right size!

(oh btw, we're 6 weeks and 3 days according to the ultrasound tech)

So then they decided to check the one on the right ...

They zoomed in and bingo! Same little flickering static thing in the ultrasound. Heartbeat #2! 124 beats per minute and 6mm in size!

I've got to say it was quite exciting to see them zoom in and see the little hearts beating.

So suffice it to say, we're on cloud nine. But with twins ... a lot is going to change and fast. A new house, new baby stuff, all things we are going to have to start thinking about.

A lot can still happen we know, so we're still somewhat cautiously optimistic, but its seeming a whole lot more real after today. We're going to be parents!

So our follow up is going to be on the 27th, nearly 2 weeks away, but after that, they may signoff and send Nancy to her regular OB/GYN.

Wow. Its been such a long process (nearly five years), its still just setting in that there's going to be TWO little ones running around (God willing).

Looks like we might need to buy another baby toupee!

That's what he said anyway ...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

HOW AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOSH! I am so so so so so happy for you. I hope I am going to be so lucky!
Congrats on your two little flickering heartbeats........aren't miracles grand?
*grin*
hugs,
rae
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