Bigger At this Ultrasound ... He Said

I know, I know ... we're slacking. Its been crazy ... work, pregnancy, looking for a new home, so much to do so little time.

Anyway, I promised this a long time ago, I'm just getting around to scanning our ultrasound from 4/27 ... but it was good news!

The two little twiglets were still representing and they had doubled in size (we're at 12mm now :) ) and heartbeats were strong. Its funny how so many might not even know they're pregnant at this point, and we've been waiting with baited breath for several weeks!

Anyway, here's the pic and we're keeping our fingers crossed for continued good luck as well as happiness and healthiness for all.

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 ...

Anticipation ... (She Said)

I just can't stop peeing on a stick!

I'm addicted. I keep thinking back to our first IVF cycle 3 years ago. I completely expected to get pregnant. Our odds of getting pregnant were less than 10% but that did not discourage me.

I knew nothing about IVF previous to the start of our cycle, about getting pregnant, or what things could go wrong. Oh to be ignorant again. To live in the land where you take one step at a time and enjoy it.

Well funny thing happened in our first cycle. We did get pregnant ... and we did have great beta's ... and we did see a heartbeat on the first ultrasound ... and then….we miscarried at 8.3 weeks.

Since that time I have realized that even with all of the good signs, life has a funny way of showing you that you're not calling all of the shots. Plus I have "learned" a heck of a lot more regarding what can go wrong.

What hasn't changed from the first time? I still completely expected to get pregnant and I still don't know ALL of the things that could go wrong. Honestly, I'm not in any rush to find out either.

So for now, 5 consective days of seeing | | is ok with me.

That's what she said anyway ...