The BEST Day!

Today is one of the best days of my life. I had a dream that one of the twins had died and that I hadn't miscarried yet. Thankfully that was not the case this morning! After a restless night filled with worry and anxiety we went in for our ultrasound. Immediately upon arriving at the office I proceeded to get sick in their bathroom. This morning sickness is no joke!  Both of our babies are doing perfectly! They are measuring a little ahead of schedule with Baby A at 9 weeks and Baby B at 8 weeks 6 days. The doctor adjusted my due date and as of today I am 9 weeks along! He said that this ultrasound is much more accurate than the last one. Heartbeats were fast and strong, with A at 182 and B at 174. The doctor said the variance is completely fine and that we must remember they are two different babies and will grow the same way that two babies in separate wombs would grow. They are now both over an inch long with Baby A measuring at 2.36cm and Baby B measuring at 2.17cm. I am also so thankful that the doctor told me to stop taking my medications (yay for saving $14 a day on one medicine!) and also put me on Zofran, which I've heard is a miracle drug.

Today I actually feel like I am pregnant with twins. My excitement has overcome my worry. I am so happy about our future!  Upon leaving the clinic we were presented with a little parting gift. Our doctor and nurse gave us two "Made in Charlotte" onesies along with a sweet card, and discounts to several baby places. All of the staff members that we had worked with throughout the process came out of their offices to hug us and wish us well. We felt so loved. I feel like we finally made it! I actually started crying as we took the elevator downstairs. It was so bittersweet to leave this clinic that has taken us on an emotional roller coaster over the past year. I am so thankful to be on the other side, but scared to leave the support of my awesome nurses at REACH.

Here are a few pictures from our ultrasound.

Week 9

After my ultrasound this morning, my due date has been changed again! I am now due on July 18th and am currently 9 weeks along. Crazy how 4 days ago I was 8 weeks. The doctor told me that this ultrasound was a much more accurate measurement compared to the last one. I am just so thankful that the babies are healthy and growing. It is just SUCH a relief and a blessing. I am so happy to be a mommy! I've been in the BEST mood all day and cannot wait to start shopping for my little ones!!!

Pregnancy Highlights:

Today's Date: Wednesday, December 13th, 2011

How Far Along: Baby A is measuring at 9 weeks and Baby B is measuring at 8 weeks 6 days so the doctor says I'm 9 weeks.

Size of babies: Babies are the size of green olives (yuck).

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Down 1/2 pound from pre-pregnancy weight

Maternity Clothes: Nope, hoping to hold off because I'd rather spend money on their outfits than maternity clothes!

Gender: After today's ultrasound my guess is that Baby A is a girl and Baby B is a boy. I'm feeling more strongly about my guess for Baby B.

Movement:  None that I can feel but Baby B put on a show for us today. It was so adorable. Baby B was moving all over the place!

Sleep: Had a hard time sleeping last night due to worrying about our babes but I'm thinking I'll keep sleeping just as much as I have been now that I know they're okay.

What I miss: Again, foods that I used to enjoy!

Cravings: Definitely Rusty's Mixed Cheese Spuds with only american cheese (these have been a favorite since I was little) 

Symptoms: Nauseous. All. Of. The. Time. Excited to start my Zofran! My breast have also grown out of control. Where did these come from?!

Best Moment this week: Learning that our babies are doing so well! Feeling thankful, blessed, and excited to become a family of four! Also, the doctor encouraged ice cream eating to help me get my calcium. ha! :)

Baby's now the size of a green olive!Your little embryo has now officially graduated to fetus-hood. Adding to the excitement, a Doppler ultrasound device might be able to pick up the beating heart. With basic physical structures in place and increasingly distinct facial features, baby is kind of starting to look like...well...a baby!

Pregnancy makes me tired!

Written on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011.

I'm a little over 8 weeks and completely not feeling like myself. I'm nauseous from the time I wake up until about 12:30. On Sunday's post, I thought that the morning sickness was going away only to have it back in full force this morning! I am also so tired. I barely have the energy to stand while I'm teaching and could definitely use a nap at 2pm. I'm hoping to take off from work a little early today for a nice afternoon nap :) I know that I said I would be so thankful when I was pregnant that I wouldn't complain one bit about all the side effects that come with pregnancy, but I didn't know how hard it would be! I am so ready for the second trimester! Only a few more weeks.