Well, we're in complete shock. Apparently our single embryo split and I am carrying identical twins.
I am struggling with the news right now. I don't want to seem ungrateful and I know we will love them both, but this changes soooo many things. We specifically only transferred one because I knew I wasn't comfortable with twins. And they are in different sacs (thank goodness) but share a placenta, which makes this officially a high-risk pregnancy (for both me and the babies). I am terrified.
The good news is, they are both healthy so far. Baby A is measuring 6w5d with a HB of 138, and Baby B is measuring 6w6d with a HB of 136. I am 7 weeks today.
Sorry I don't know how to make the photo right side up...
Omg. Congrats on healthy babies! I can imagine that's a lot to process.
bocaburger, I completely understand your trepidation. Twins are quite a shock! It's perfectly normal to needs some time to get used to the idea. For now, yay for good scan!
Post by redthestral13 on Jan 7, 2016 13:43:59 GMT -5
bocaburger ok I'm back. Wow what a shock! I'm sorry this adds stress to an already stressful situation! I imagine it will take some time to process, it's like finding out you're** pregnant all over again. So glad to hear the babies are healthy though! Keep us posted mama we are here for you!
What do all of you ladies think about the old wives tales for predicting the sex of the baby?
Have any of you tried anything like the baking soda test or the heart rate or anything like that?
I know none of it is scientific, just for fun
With DS2 every single OWT said girl. I was skeptical bc he really didn't feel like a girl to me. Sure enough, there he was waving his big ol penis around at the anatomy scan lol. So no, I don't believe in them
youdontsay and coffeequeen14 I am so happy and relieved for you both! bocaburger I totally understand the feeling of shock, and i don't think it makes you sound ungrateful. That's a lot to process and adding the high risk factor is certainly huge. I hope you will be patient and gentle with yourself. We know you are grateful for and love those precious babies 100%, it is completely reasonable to take your time dealing with the real life ramifications of this surprise!
bocaburger , OMG!!! Congrats! I can imagine your shock! I'm glad they are healthy.
My appointment went really well! We saw and heard the HB. I'm blanking on the number. It was really high, though. 170-something. The baby is measuring 8w2d, so right on track. I'm so relieved!
bocaburger , OMG!!! Congrats! I can imagine your shock! I'm glad they are healthy.
My appointment went really well! We saw and heard the HB. I'm blanking on the number. It was really high, though. 170-something. The baby is measuring 8w2d, so right on track. I'm so relieved!
Well, we're in complete shock. Apparently our single embryo split and I am carrying identical twins.
I am struggling with the news right now. I don't want to seem ungrateful and I know we will love them both, but this changes soooo many things. We specifically only transferred one because I knew I wasn't comfortable with twins. And they are in different sacs (thank goodness) but share a placenta, which makes this officially a high-risk pregnancy (for both me and the babies). I am terrified.
The good news is, they are both healthy so far. Baby A is measuring 6w5d with a HB of 138, and Baby B is measuring 6w6d with a HB of 136. I am 7 weeks today.
Sorry I don't know how to make the photo right side up...
I am currently eating Chipotle for the 3rd time this week . It's basically the only thing I can stomach. But I figure it's worth it, bc when I eat it I have chicken and beans (I desperately need iron) and veggies, which I can not otherwise stand ATM
I sang every song I could think of to keep DD2 awake during the drive to pick up DD1 from preschool (30 mins each way) so I could rest while she naps this afternoon. She is repaying me by stripping naked in her crib and refusing to nap. Sleep is so amazing, why don't kids like to nap?
I did unisom and b6 last night and slept like a champion. The nausea is mostly gone today, but I'm dragging ass and I still feel 'off' . Not nauseous but more, off balance, I guess? Anyway I had court all morning but now I'm back home and putting off paperwork yet again. I think I'm gonna try to sneak in a cat nap, then buckle down on something, bring it paperwork or laundry...
Target.com has an extra 10% off clearance right now. I found a maternity swim suit for $12 total for the top and bottom. I should probably just get it, right? With an August EDD, my arse will be living in the pool starting Memorial Day
Does anyone drink Earth Mama Angel Baby Organic Morning Wellness Tea for nausea/morning sickness and find that it helps? What about those preggie pops drops? Does anything really "work"?
I need new maternity leggings because my husband put mine in the dryer and they're all stretched out and sad now. Preferably something I can get online, thicker fabric - ideas? THANKS!!!
Does anyone drink Earth Mama Angel Baby Organic Morning Wellness Tea for nausea/morning sickness and find that it helps? What about those preggie pops drops? Does anything really "work"?
I need new maternity leggings because my husband put mine in the dryer and they're all stretched out and sad now. Preferably something I can get online, thicker fabric - ideas? THANKS!!!
Preggie pops were too sweet for me and that tea actually made me puke. I have some ginger mints that seem to be very helpful.
Target.com has an extra 10% off clearance right now. I found a maternity swim suit for $12 total for the top and bottom. I should probably just get it, right? With an August EDD, my arse will be living in the pool starting Memorial Day
With two water babies for children and the pool within walking distance I will be living there as well. I luuuurved my Old Navy maternity suits, but they didn't fit my massive extra fluid bump last time. Might have to go shopping for another one this time.
Post by gratefulgirl on Jan 7, 2016 14:33:07 GMT -5
bocaburger - congrats but wow, that is a lot to process. I knew someone who had a high risk identical twin pregnancy when I was pregnant with DD2. My vague memory is that she had the same situation as you - two sacs but one placenta. She had some extra monitoring, as she should have, but everything went great for her. Hopefully it will for you as well.
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