Details

I wanted to update you on the details of yesterday's ultra sound. It was a remarkable experience. Very emotional and exciting. First though I want to thank you for your support and comments. I can't believe the delurkers that left messages and I really, really want to stress to you all how much it means to me to know you are supportive and happy for us. I could feel the energy and good vibes jumping off the computer screen and into my heart and womb. Awesome, very awesome. And please, keep delurking and leaving comments, I do try to get back to most of the comments. Yesterday was just crazy with the phone calls, emails and chatting on-line with my girlfriends. Oh and yes, you all told me so, wish I would have believed, but I really didn't think twins was going to happen. I'm so glad both those beautiful blasts are turning into babies!

Yesterday Hubby, Jake and myself headed for the doc's office. Jake and I took my truck because hubby was leaving to go out of town straight from the doc's office. I originally thought he was going to miss the appointment but I was so glad when he told me he could go. Our wait was long, which is not normal for my clinic. They didn't make us wait in the waiting room long, but the wait in the ultra sound room was like 20 mins. So my darling hubby decided to take pics in order to entertain himself. 

Jake was entertained with our cell phones car keys, sippy cup and mommy's feet. Finally the doc came in with my favorite nurse and an intern. (we are at a university hospital) The moment Dr. P put the want in me I saw two sacks. I almost said out loud, "TWO" but I didn't. A few minutes later he said, "Well it looks like are" and I said, "two" and he said "Yep". But to me they looked empty. I said, "are they empty" his silence was scary. He moved the u/s around and then I could see the little gray ball in the sack. And then I saw it move, a rhythmic movement. It was the heartbeat. WOW. Then he looked at the second sack, much harder to find the gray mass and the heartbeat was harder to spot, but it was there. Hubby said, "Can I be an annoying father and ask for pictures" and Dr. P said, I'm printing one out right now.

He apologized for the quality of the u/s pics and said that where they were in my uterus was a very good spot, but also very hard to get a good picture of especially at this stage. I was 5w6d yesterday so seeing the heartbeat was really exciting and on the early side of being able to see it. When the doc said, "Yep, there is a second heartbeat, I'm calling this a twin pregnancy", my favorite nurse grabbed my knee. She looked as nervous and as excited as me! Then the doc said,"I don't see a third one". I was like "please tell me you didn't even question that". Nurse again squeezed my knee and looked as freaked as I did. 

I then asked about my risk of miscarriage, he said, 90% you'll carry to term. Once we see the heartbeats those are the odds. He also said, to just enjoy things, because you can't worry or control that anyway. He also allowed me to go on Prometrium suppositories every other day for my Progesterone. So now I do a shot one day and the vag suppositories the next. Gives my hips a break. I was so glad I asked. My hips are really sore. 

Then he gave me a hug and told us congratulations. It was so sincere and sweet. As soon as the door closed I started balling. Alex got tears in his eyes, but mostly he was so excited. He made no comments about being freaked out by twins, quite the contrary, he seemed so excited and happy about twins. I think the ultra sound really made this pregnancy real for him. He was so sweet to me and he kept telling Jake, "You are going to be the best big brother ever". And then he said, "I hope for your sake they aren't both girls buddy". I was cracking up. 

At line to check out and get my paperwork three other nurses came up and gave me a big hug. The receptionist looked at my paperwork and said, "OH Twins" Congratulations. Alex and I both commented on how sincerely excited they were for us. I called my dad as I was walking out of the building and told him. He was so excited. Alex called his mom. Later in the day I called my brother. He was hysterical, he yelled out to his friends/coworkers "my sister is pregnant with twins". It was so funny. We might try to go out to dinner with them (him and his girlfriend) this weekend. 

I haven't told my mom or grandma yet. I will see them today and a memorial service for my grandma's sister who passed. I'll tell them then. I know it maybe early to tell everyone, but I just can't help it. I just want to tell complete strangers. I'm so excited.

Comments

[Sally]

Ok, I'll de-lurk. So happy for you, really, I am amazed and awed. And you so deserve this great gift. Congrats again!!!!!!!

[Jackie]

De-lurking, so happy for you. What an amazing gift you have been given and are giving to your wonderful son. You are amazing parents. Enjoy the wonderful experience of having your babies growing inside of you.

[PJ]

What a happy, happy, wonderful post!

My husband keeps saying, well we will just have to wait until the end of the 1st trimester to tell people, but I seriously don't see that happening! Especially with how many people know we've been doing treatments for so long. I'll want to shout it out to the rooftops!

[Susan]

Love your details and your foot photo, he he. Having such support at your MDs is the best. Now, gestate!

[Katrina]

Got all parts crossed that both little boogers keep on growing like little weeds!

[Daisha]

This is my opinion on telling people (take it as you will)...this is YOUR time. This is something YOU have been waiting for...ENJOY EVERY MINUTE!!! I made a concious decision that I was going to tell whoever I wanted and enjoy it moment to moment...I just prayed that I wouldn't have to tell people about a miscarriage later on. But my reasoning is that I would tell people about a miscarriage anyway...so why not experience the joy of saying "I'm Pregnant!!"

You will know in your gut/heart what to do that is best for you. Just enjoy...I know you already are!

[Jen]

I'm so happy for you! Happy that your husband is thrilled, happy that your son is thrilled, happy that you want to shout it from the rooftops. AS YOU SHOULD. I totally agree with everyone here that it's your pg so you should be able to tell who you want, when you want.
HUGS

[sheshegirl72]

OMG D!!! Holy Cow I am beyond happy for you! I had goosebumps running from my arms all the way down to my legs when I read your post! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[Tisha]

So very, very happy for you, my friend!!

[karen]

I'm behind on my blog reading. TWINS! Awesome news!

[Tracey]

Deanna--I just balled reading this entry.
I am so glad you were able to have both Alex and Jake there to share in that magical moment.
Congrats!

[Shawna]

I was givem the due date of March 10, although when I calculate it online it came up to March 11. Oh well, they said that average for twins is 35-36 weeks. So I guess that means February.
I have another u/s on Thursday. What about you? What is your EDD, and next u/s?

[Kathy]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

I'm just 6 ways besides myself that both babies stuck where they were suppose too!! This is just beyond fantastic!!

Grow baby grow!!!

[Stephanie]

Oh Deanna. WOW ... I am SO happy for you, truly! SO exciting!!

[Karen J]

You yell it from the mountain tops girl!!! You deserve to enjoy this moment and take all of it in and savor it! :) Congrats again, D!!!