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 ...

Not Always Tiptoeing Through the Tulips ... but somehow always Tiptoeing ... (He Said)

Well, I guess it is fair to say that not every day can be a great day ... there's always something that brings you around and makes you question whether or not its better to wait and see and keep an even keel or go for broke.

Today, Nancy had her follow-up beta. Scored over 5900. Sounds great right?

Well, in truth it is. No reason to think otherwise, but there has been a very brief period of spotting.

We both know that it isn't something that is indicative either way, but it does remind my beautiful, courageous wife of our first time through. It's just one of those things that, well, after having been through this more than a few times, doesn't ring a "woohoo" bell.

We've got an ultrasound date ... which we're DEFINATELY thinking is too far away now, but, honestly ...

I just have this feeling that we're still solid ... and not just solid, but solid with multiples. We'd be blessed even for one but ... let's talk about omens for a moment ...

I was at a lunch with friends from work today ... to say goodbye to a colleague ... and here were my signs ...

1) I sat across from a guy who is the parent of 2 sets of twins
2) On the way out, I ran into another colleague whom I didn't even realize had a sibling ... sitting with his twin brother
3) back at work I spoke to the unforseseen twin and he mentioned that another co-worker at the same restaurant was there too at a kind of "mothers of twins" group

Okay call me crazy, but I CAN'T help but read into that.

That's what he said anyway ...