I know it has been a while since I updated.... So here is what has happened since my last post.
6/15/10, 200pm, we went in for our U/S....... and baby B showed the goods my little exhibitionist.. GIRL. baby A however... was the shy one.. Either not in the right position.. or hands and/or cord covering the "area". At this U/S the NT scan looked good.. This is the measurement behind the Neck. This is a "soft marker" for Downs Syndrome (DS) and Trisomy 18. Depending on the website,or study.. anything lower than 2.5 or 3... is low risk for both DS or Trisomy 18. Both babies measured 1.5, great measurement. At the U/S they also drew blood for the Integrated Screen. Another "soft marker" for Downs and Trisomy. (What is a soft marker? These are non-invasive tests that are done to get a % number for what the chances are of having a child with DS or Trisomy. The only 100% of yes or no is to have an Amino.. which with twins it is a greater chance of Miscarriage for one of both babies... so even if any of the "soft Markers" came back... we would say no to the Amnio) We did however have a "Soft Marker" on the U/S... Baby A has something called an Intercardiac Echogenic Foci.. (IEF) This is a calcium deposit in the Left Ventricle of the heart. Again depending on the study or medical website.. it can affect up to 10% of all pregnancies. But this is a "soft marker" and does raise my risks for DS or Trisomy by 1%.
600pm, Went to the Drs that same day... The PA, never mentioned the IEF, But said everything looks good.
7/13/10, 200pm, Second U/S....... Baby B still Girl!! Baby A... still not showing... The blood work the Integrated screen... NORMAL! The IEF.. still there for baby A (This can take up until the child is 5 years old to disappear.. so the fact that it is still there. No Big Surprise) Both babies are still looking good.. Baby A was 1 lb 9 oz. Baby B is 1 lb 13oz.
Again went to the Drs Same day Dr D. Was the one to do the Check up.. Asked about our scan and the weights, Said everything looked good... and got a look at Baby A... Looks like GIRL!.. So two little girls it is! PINK AND PURPLE.. it is! My Vitals look GREAT! B/P was 104/68, weight gain is under 20lbs, No swelling, and I feel pretty good!
The bad news... Dr D wants to take me out of work at 28wks... That is insane!!! As I sit typing this.. I am 26wks. I can not go out that early. I told him I will continue to work as long as my vitals look good, no swelling, no protein in the urine, and it is safe for me and my babies.. SAFE is the key word. Most Drs consider 36wks full term for twins.... that is less than 10 wks.. So as long as I can work... let me work so I can spend that extra time with my babies!!!!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Pink-Blue- or Purple?
This time tomorrow I will be getting ready to leave for my u/s. I will be about 17 wks. They should be able to see what we will be having. I am feeling them both move... the baby on the left more so than the baby on the right. I know it is how they are laying.. or is it that one is just more hyper... hummmm They both still have strong heart beats.. we listen to them almost every day. It is just a little thing to help keep our minds at ease.
So the question of the day for tomorrow is PINK? BLUE? PURPLE? Stay tuned!
So the question of the day for tomorrow is PINK? BLUE? PURPLE? Stay tuned!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day to All the Mothers... of either Earth Angels or Angel Babies... May you be surrounded by the Love of your Angels.. Earth or Heaven.
The following poem is for the Mothers of Angel Babies... They are mommies even if they don't have their babies to hold. HUGS to all of you...
I thought of you and closed my eyes, And prayed to God today. I asked what makes a Mother, And I know I heard him say: A mother has a baby, This we know is true. But, God, can you be a mother, When your baby's not with you? Yes, you can he replied, With confidence in his voice. I give many women babies, When they leave is not their choice. Some I send for a lifetime, And others for a day. And some I send to feel your womb, But there's no need to stay. I just don't understand this God, I want my baby here. He took a breath and cleared his throat, And then I saw a tear. I wish that I could show you, What your child is doing today, If you could see your child smile, With other children who say: We go to earth and learn our lessons, Of love and life and fear. My mommy loved me oh so much, I got to come straight here. I feel so lucky to have a mom, Who had so much love for me. I learned my lessons very quickly, My mommy set me free. I miss my mommy oh so much, But I visit her each day. When she goes to sleep, On her pillow's where I lay. I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek, And whisper in her ear. "Mommy don't be sad today, I'm your baby and I'm here." So you see my dear sweet one, Your children are Ok. Your babies are here in My home, They'll be at heavens gate for you. So now you see what makes a mother. It's the feeling in your heart. It's the love you had so much of, Right from the very start. Though some on earth may not realize you are a mother, until their time is done. They'll be up here with Me one day, And you'll know that you're the best one. Happy mothers day, because you are a mother and you always will be!
The following poem is for the Mothers of Angel Babies... They are mommies even if they don't have their babies to hold. HUGS to all of you...
I thought of you and closed my eyes, And prayed to God today. I asked what makes a Mother, And I know I heard him say: A mother has a baby, This we know is true. But, God, can you be a mother, When your baby's not with you? Yes, you can he replied, With confidence in his voice. I give many women babies, When they leave is not their choice. Some I send for a lifetime, And others for a day. And some I send to feel your womb, But there's no need to stay. I just don't understand this God, I want my baby here. He took a breath and cleared his throat, And then I saw a tear. I wish that I could show you, What your child is doing today, If you could see your child smile, With other children who say: We go to earth and learn our lessons, Of love and life and fear. My mommy loved me oh so much, I got to come straight here. I feel so lucky to have a mom, Who had so much love for me. I learned my lessons very quickly, My mommy set me free. I miss my mommy oh so much, But I visit her each day. When she goes to sleep, On her pillow's where I lay. I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek, And whisper in her ear. "Mommy don't be sad today, I'm your baby and I'm here." So you see my dear sweet one, Your children are Ok. Your babies are here in My home, They'll be at heavens gate for you. So now you see what makes a mother. It's the feeling in your heart. It's the love you had so much of, Right from the very start. Though some on earth may not realize you are a mother, until their time is done. They'll be up here with Me one day, And you'll know that you're the best one. Happy mothers day, because you are a mother and you always will be!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Here is the latest pics of the twins! I am 11 weeks. The farthest I have made it.... They are looking good and measuring up perfectly! Both babies are right on target! As for me, zofran is a wonder drug! I have nausea 24-7, but that is OK, I can still work and do what I have to do. So all is good! I have yet another U/S next Friday. That one is the NT scan and blood work that checks for different birth defects like Downs. I pray everything comes back just fine.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Ultra Sound Pic from 3/11
Well here they are.......Today I am 7 weeks 2 days.... Still in shock... TWO? Less than 8% chance of having twins..... I guess I should not be all too surprised.. Since my luck with percentages haven't been all that great!! 3 miscarriages in less than 11 months... and now twins!!!! And to think when I had my U/S... I only had one nice size follicle.... hehehe, Me thinking... one follicle, one egg, one baby.... NOPE.... One follicle, one egg, TWO babies!!!! What a blessing! or should I say BLESSINGS!!!!
Clomid Twins
Almost everyone has heard of Clomid. It is one of the most commonly prescribed fertility medications and it has a great reputation for increasing a woman’s fertility. In fact, it has such a great reputation for boosting fertility that many women assume that taking Clomid will greatly increase your chances of having twins. While it certainly can increase your odds of having twins, the odds of having twins even when taking Clomid are still somewhat small.
Why does Clomid increase your chances of having twins?
To understand why Clomid increases your chances of having twins, it is helpful to know how Clomid works. Clomid works by blocking estrogen receptors in your brain. Estrogen is one hormone involved in the ovulation process. During the first part of your menstrual cycle, your estrogen levels are low. Ordinarily, eggs begin to mature during this time and when this happens they produce estrogen. Estrogen levels increase as the eggs mature and eventually your estrogen levels reach a point that signals your body to produce another hormone known as LH. A surge in LH is what ultimately triggers ovulation.
Clomid is similar to estrogen in its make-up. The receptor cells in your brain think that Clomid is estrogen which allows the Clomid to attach to the receptor cells. When Clomid attaches to the receptor cells, it keeps your own estrogen from attaching to the cells. This causes your body to think that you are not making enough estrogen. When estrogen levels are low, your body responds by making other hormones that help nurture and mature the follicles that are growing in your ovaries. Why? Because the follicles are what produce estrogen and your body wants your estrogen levels to increase. Your body thinks your follicles are not producing enough estrogen so it starts producing more of the hormones that help the follicles mature so that they will start producing more estrogen.
The reason that Clomid increases your chances of having twins is fairly easy to understand. Your body is producing extra hormones to help your follicles grow and mature, thus increasing your estrogen levels. When this happens, a woman may have so much extra stimulation and nurturing that she produces more than one mature egg. If more than one egg is released during ovulation and both eggs are fertilized, twins will result. In most cases, Clomid twins are fraternal because they are the result of two different eggs.
What are the chances of having twins while taking Clomid?
You have about a 1-3 percent chance of conceiving twins naturally. Clomid does increase your chances of having twins, but not as much as you might think. You have about an 8 percent chance of conceiving twins while taking Clomid. For couples that have faced infertility though, the increased chance of having twins might a huge concern; actually, they might even see it as an added bonus.
Why does Clomid increase your chances of having twins?
To understand why Clomid increases your chances of having twins, it is helpful to know how Clomid works. Clomid works by blocking estrogen receptors in your brain. Estrogen is one hormone involved in the ovulation process. During the first part of your menstrual cycle, your estrogen levels are low. Ordinarily, eggs begin to mature during this time and when this happens they produce estrogen. Estrogen levels increase as the eggs mature and eventually your estrogen levels reach a point that signals your body to produce another hormone known as LH. A surge in LH is what ultimately triggers ovulation.
Clomid is similar to estrogen in its make-up. The receptor cells in your brain think that Clomid is estrogen which allows the Clomid to attach to the receptor cells. When Clomid attaches to the receptor cells, it keeps your own estrogen from attaching to the cells. This causes your body to think that you are not making enough estrogen. When estrogen levels are low, your body responds by making other hormones that help nurture and mature the follicles that are growing in your ovaries. Why? Because the follicles are what produce estrogen and your body wants your estrogen levels to increase. Your body thinks your follicles are not producing enough estrogen so it starts producing more of the hormones that help the follicles mature so that they will start producing more estrogen.
The reason that Clomid increases your chances of having twins is fairly easy to understand. Your body is producing extra hormones to help your follicles grow and mature, thus increasing your estrogen levels. When this happens, a woman may have so much extra stimulation and nurturing that she produces more than one mature egg. If more than one egg is released during ovulation and both eggs are fertilized, twins will result. In most cases, Clomid twins are fraternal because they are the result of two different eggs.
What are the chances of having twins while taking Clomid?
You have about a 1-3 percent chance of conceiving twins naturally. Clomid does increase your chances of having twins, but not as much as you might think. You have about an 8 percent chance of conceiving twins while taking Clomid. For couples that have faced infertility though, the increased chance of having twins might a huge concern; actually, they might even see it as an added bonus.
8 percent chance of conceiving twins... 8 percent?????? YES THAT IS MY U/S picture!!!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
2ww
You might look at the 2ww.. and ask what is that?? That means 2 week wait... In the TTC (see below) world we have many acronyms (see list)... We have two, 2ww.. the first 2ww.. is to O, the the second 2ww is to test......
AF - "Aunt Flow" or that time of the month
CD - cycle day
m/c - miscarriage
MA - medical assistance
O - ovulate, ovulation, ovulated
pg - pregnant, pregnancy
RE - Reproductive Endocrinologist or Fertility Specialist
TTC - trying to conceive
u/s - ultrasound
FF-Fertility Friend
CH- Cross Hairs
DPO- Days past Ovulation
BFP-Big Fat Positive
So here I sit in the 2ww to test... I final got my CH (this means my temps have signaled that I have O on FF). I have started the progesterone yet again... Since this is now my third cycle of Clomid.. You should take the progesterone.. since the Clomid can "break down" the lining of the uterus, So the progesterone.. will help keep that from happening.. and also.. if my m/c are from any progesterone deficiency.. that will take care of that... (That down sides of progesterone, the side effects are that of early pregnancy)... Now last month.. I had NO early pregnancy symptoms.. We will see what this cycle brings.. Since I am now 3dpo. I will start testing in 6 days.. since if I don't get a BFP, I have to stop the supplements to bring on AF. If I do get a BFP... that would mean I am Pg.
AF - "Aunt Flow" or that time of the month
CD - cycle day
m/c - miscarriage
MA - medical assistance
O - ovulate, ovulation, ovulated
pg - pregnant, pregnancy
RE - Reproductive Endocrinologist or Fertility Specialist
TTC - trying to conceive
u/s - ultrasound
FF-Fertility Friend
CH- Cross Hairs
DPO- Days past Ovulation
BFP-Big Fat Positive
So here I sit in the 2ww to test... I final got my CH (this means my temps have signaled that I have O on FF). I have started the progesterone yet again... Since this is now my third cycle of Clomid.. You should take the progesterone.. since the Clomid can "break down" the lining of the uterus, So the progesterone.. will help keep that from happening.. and also.. if my m/c are from any progesterone deficiency.. that will take care of that... (That down sides of progesterone, the side effects are that of early pregnancy)... Now last month.. I had NO early pregnancy symptoms.. We will see what this cycle brings.. Since I am now 3dpo. I will start testing in 6 days.. since if I don't get a BFP, I have to stop the supplements to bring on AF. If I do get a BFP... that would mean I am Pg.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Urban Ledgends.....
I had to laugh tonight, my son and some friends went looking for a how did they put it... ah this will not be politically correct so I warn you.... a colony of Albino's... Yes I really did just say a colony of Albino's... Now don't get me wrong.. when I was 18 we went looking for the Red & Green Ghost this was in a corn field and you would see the red fog chase and over take the green fog, it was said a farmer killed his son or the Satanic Church that rumored if you came across them they would chase you off the "grounds"... Or how about the "Baby Bridge" said that back in the 1800's a run away horse knocked the mother and baby into the water and if sit on bridge in silence you can hear the baby crying.... or the ever famous Gravity Hill where you park your car in neutral it will roll backwards up the hill...... But the Colony of Albino's take the prize.
Ahhh only to be 18 again, chasing those urban ledgends!!
Ahhh only to be 18 again, chasing those urban ledgends!!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Facbook
Did you see this??
Put this as your status if you or somebody you know has suffered BABY LOSS. ♥♥♥ The majority won't put it on, because unlike cancer, baby loss is a taboo. ♥♥♥ Break the silence. ♥♥♥ In Memory of all the ~Angel~ babies gone too soon but never forgotten about!!!
Why is it than... people just can't re post the whole thing??? And they had to change it??
Like below???
♥♥♥ in memory of the angels that my family and friends have lost but will never forget.
So they take out the part that was meant for the most recognition? The part that shows... You support me and the other women in this world ??? That right it is taboo... People do not acknowledge that people like me.. have lost pregnancies.. I lost three babies.. They will post all about Cancer.. But they couldn't just post this whole little saying? Why?
Put this as your status if you or somebody you know has suffered BABY LOSS. ♥♥♥ The majority won't put it on, because unlike cancer, baby loss is a taboo. ♥♥♥ Break the silence. ♥♥♥ In Memory of all the ~Angel~ babies gone too soon but never forgotten about!!!
Why is it than... people just can't re post the whole thing??? And they had to change it??
Like below???
♥♥♥ in memory of the angels that my family and friends have lost but will never forget.
So they take out the part that was meant for the most recognition? The part that shows... You support me and the other women in this world ??? That right it is taboo... People do not acknowledge that people like me.. have lost pregnancies.. I lost three babies.. They will post all about Cancer.. But they couldn't just post this whole little saying? Why?
Sunday, January 3, 2010
A year down
Yesterday was Jan 2nd 2010... a year ago I got a BFP... (Big Fat Positive) on my HPT (Home Pregnancy test)..... Only to m/c (miscarriage) that baby.... on Friday New Years day... I met my Dr to have my CD12 (Cycle Day 12) U/S (Ultra Sound)... I walk in at 8am... after I worked all night.. and just to make small talk.. any babies last night? He said no.. I didn't get out of here till 8pm... I said Awwe... he put me in the room.. turned to me and said... it is only cute for everyone else to have their babies on Christmas Eve/Day and New Years Eve/Day, Not to my family" and shut the door... I sat their for a min.. and was like.. hum, I guess I will try not to get pregnant just so you can have time with your family... YOU DICK! He than came back in and and did the U/S I had one "perfect Follie" as he put it..(This is my second cycle of clomid... last month I had to Follies.. and got a BFN.... look above.. if P mean Positive.... You got it N means Negative!) than he asked me what plans I have for today.. I said I will be going home to sleep... since I spent my New Years working since 630 last night.... TOUCHE' My 12 1/3 hour shift trumps your "I was here till 8pm".. You know Doc.. isn't that part of being a doc??? That's why you get paid the big bucks... so suck it cupcake... put your big boy pants on... and deal with it.
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