23 weeks pregnant with twin boys

These are actually from last week at 22 weeks pregnant.

Cute outfits from Taylor's sister. 

Today's doctor visit went well.  It's crazy to see how much the boys have grown in 3 weeks!  Both heartbeats were great...they were moving all around.  Baby A is head down and baby B is head up with his head pressing against my bladder.  Dr. G doesn't do many other measurements since Dr. Gore in Plano does the more detailed sonos....I see him again next week.   Now I will see Dr. G every 2 weeks.  He said today to take my activity level down.  I notice that if I overdo it I have lots of contractions.  A couple of weeks ago this happened and it took me two days of rest and tons of water to get them to stop.  Afterward, my tummy felt like I had done about 2000 crunches....it was so sore!  It's just difficult to stay hydrated in this Texas heat.  

I still sleep like crap most nights...as soon as I try to lay on my side, the pain in the gallbladder area is excruciating.  I sit propped with about 8 pillows and a pillow on each side of me to sleep.  I'm truly not complaining even though it may sound like it....I'm so grateful for each day these boys are growing and healthy.  I want to document each stage of this pregnancy and that means including the uncomfortable truths!!  

I also received my pertussis booster today...Gavin was diagnosed with pertussis at 8 weeks and was given a 50% chance of survival...I'll write about this soon.  

I'll update after Dr. Gore's appointment next week!  Have a great week! 

Angela 

 

20 weeks pregnant with twin boys

20 weeks

Today is 20 weeks which means we are a little over halfway there!  We had our appointment with OB last week and the perinatologist today.  The peri and Gavin get to talking about sound waves, x-rays, etc and he forgets to take pictures!  He gives us a video though and I love that he and Gavin have so much to talk about!  Today Baby A weighs about 15 ounces and is measuring 5 days ahead, Baby B weighs 13 ounces and measures 3 days ahead.  He said they are most definitely still boys and everything looks perfectly healthy.  

Dr. G got a cute picture of one of a foot last week....

The babies are super active....especially at night which is fine because I barely get any sleep anyway!  I'm still sleeping sitting up due to the pain where my gallbladder used to be that seems to be from scar tissue that is stretching.  It's quite miserable but I'm so grateful for everyday that these babies are growing.  We are over halfway there! 

 

 I just realized we are halfway there for paying for these little punkins as well!  Just made our 6th payment of $1100 and 6 more to go...of course that's just for the IVF...not for the OB, peri, hospital, etc.  I saw the bill to insurance for the peri today and truly almost signed up to go back to school!  The charge for our 1st appointment with him which lasted maybe 20 minutes total was $1,300.00!!!!  Incredibly grateful we got a BOGO!! 

18 weeks pregnant twins

18 weeks

 Grammy came this week and got the babies their bouncy seats!  We had so much fun picking out stuff and then went to Joann's for stuff to make some adorable baby blankets.  My mom is so talented and used to make all kinds of stuff for me and my sister...clothes, dolls, hair thingies...can't wait to see the baby blankets!

17 weeks pregnant with twin boys

As most know, we are having twin boys!  We are seeing a high risk OB in Plano in addition to our regular OB, Dr. G.  "Dr. Plano" knew they were boys within seconds of putting the probe on my belly!  Gavin was with us and was amazed to see the babies on the ultrasound.  He's a bit bummed because he really wanted girls...when I asked him why later, he said it's because his big brother has been so rotten to him the last few years....that broke my heart. 

When Dr. Plano asked at the end if we had any questions, Gavin said "Yes, are you 100% sure they are both boys?" Doc just laughed and said, "Well I'm 99.9% sure." Gavin replied very matter of factly, "Okay, so there's a chance."  I just love that kid.  It's now starting to soak in and he seems more pleased at the idea of brothers instead of sisters...."as long as they don't mess with my stuff."

This pregnancy has already been difficult...I taught first graders until my lunch break while I was in labor with Gavin!  I never stopped and just expected this would be the same.  I had the burst of second trimester energy with Gavin, walked everyday until term....except for lots of heartburn I don't remember that much discomfort...of course it's amazing what we forget when we hold those sweet babies in our arms! 

So far I have had LOTS of round ligament pain that at times makes walking very difficult, sciatic nerve pain that shoots down through my butt mid-step and I almost fall!  It's ridiculous.  And the newest ailment, for almost two weeks now I have intense pain where my gallbladder used to be (had it removed after Gavin).  The weird thing is that the pain only occurs when I lie down...doesn't matter which side I lay on it HURTS...but if I sit up, it stops.  So, I have been sleeping SITTING UP for almost 2 weeks now.  It's so miserable because I just want to lay down...even with 4 pillows propped up underneath me it hurts.  I'm having to sleep on the couch so I can prop my pillows on the arm of the sofa to sit up.  Taylor ordered a recliner a couple of days ago so I'm hoping that will provide some kind of sleeping comfort. 

I also have ZERO energy...I think a lot of it is due to being so inactive...It's too painful to go for a walk.  I have already finished three books since school let out. 

Aside from all of the aches and pains, I'm so grateful the all day sickness is gone and even more grateful for two healthy babies.  I can already feel them moving and cant' wait to see how they've grown at our next appointment in a couple of weeks. 

It's been awhile...

12 weeks

14 weeks

please pray for our ultrasound tomorrow~

Please pray for our ultrasound tomorrow!  Pray for at least one healthy heartbeat....and second is a bonus blessing!  I truly believe that God won't give us any more than we can handle with His help.  

I have been unbelievably ill.  This weekend I couldn't keep much of anything in....even a sip of water made me sick.  I broke down today and called Dr. D for a prescription....however, he wanted me to call Dr. Grafa to check for dehydration.  He felt I may need IV fluids.  

After talking for a bit, he said if I could get 32 ounces to stay in that he would check my levels in the morning at the ultrasound appointment, but if I couldn't I have to go to Grafa today.  As of right now, i've consumed about 40 ounces and only 1 episode where it came back out....so I'm thinking probably 10 ounces came out...puts us right at 30 and the day isn't over.  Picked up my prescription...Zofran....but only took half....I am just such a nervous wreck about taking anything. We shall see if it helps me get more to stay in but I anticipate an iv in near future.  

So everyone say a little prayer for the health of our embryos.  I'll post just as soon as we know. 

xoxo,
angela

 

BETA #2

Today they wanted the 296 to at least double and it's 818!!  YAY!!!!  They scheduled our first ultrasound for April 3rd and said we should be able to see heartbeat and how many babies.  

Incredibly grateful.