tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61855548293942467922023-11-16T10:08:33.535-06:00Twice As NiceMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-36050135673646646192010-06-10T13:10:00.002-05:002010-06-10T13:14:19.384-05:00Follow Up - Babies are 8 Months old already!Well, I just sent a link to this blog to my good friend FO who is newly pregnant and thought she'd get a kick out of reading all my crazy symptoms along the way. <div><br /></div><div>In doing this I realize I haven't posted since the babies were born! Bad blogger! Bad!</div><div><br /></div><div>Life has been crazy (as expected) but wonderful with Ethan and Hannah in my life. Besides having twins, my hubby and I have done crazy things like:</div><div><ul><li>move halfway across the country</li><li>I stopped working</li><li>we moved in with my mom</li><li>and oh, we are about to start our own business. </li></ul>I should really start a new blog about our life now. Keep your eyes peeled for that one!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-32341317716569655952009-10-08T09:40:00.003-05:002009-10-08T10:28:16.205-05:00Babies Are Here - 34 weeks 3 daysIt's been one week since my life turned upside down! I've managed to give birth to two beautiful babies - a boy (Ethan) and a girl (Hannah) last Friday morning.<br /><br />Let's start back a week ago today when I had a scheduled appt with my OB. We also had our last ultrasound scheduled for that day and the sonographer saw a pleural effusion in Baby A's chest (Hannah). I was told that we needed to go to a larger hospital nearby for confirmation via a Level II ultrasound and probable induction of labor.<br /><br />A pleural effusion is a build up of fluid in the chest. Hannah's turned out to be a chimera (fat deposit), but it was large enough to be pushing her heart to the side. They needed to act quickly to prevent any respiratory distress.<br /><br />When I arrived at the hospital I was admitted to L&D and checked - no dialation, barely any effacement. I was given an EZ catheter to force my cervix to open along with pitocin. Inserting the catheter in my already swollen parts was painful! After that was finished I called for the pain meds - ASAP. So the catheter stayed for 6 hours and when removed I was 5 cm dialated, but hardly any effacement. So they continued pitocin.<br /><br />My water broke on its own around 3:30 AM after being given an epidural. Around 7 AM I started feeling more pressure and by 9 AM I was wheeled into the OR for delivery. <br /><br />There were no less than 12 people in the OR and after pushing for 1 hr 15 min, Hannah came out. Ethan came out 45 min later - slow going since he was posterior.<br /><br />Since then both babies have been living in the NICU, it looks like Ethan will be coming home sooner than Hannah. Hannah has had a few issues since being born, none of which seems be be of major concern to the Dr's. I of course, am worried all the time.<br /><br />That's all for now - will post more later....Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-25971332092023406572009-09-22T11:48:00.002-05:002009-09-22T11:51:15.861-05:00Slacking at Keeping Up My Posts!Here we are, in the home stretch! Today I'm 33 weeks - I imagine it can be anywhere up to 5 more weeks from now. We shall see.<br /><br />Both babies continue to move around like crazy and the movements are stronger now that they are getting bigger - definitely packing more of a punch!<br /><br />I'm going weekly now to the Dr's for the NST and general checkup. So far everything is looking good - let's hope that continues for at least another 3 weeks or so.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-6817438088462340282009-08-31T12:02:00.002-05:002009-08-31T12:07:05.978-05:00Trapped at Home - Week 2So at my last appointment, my OB wanted me to start a modified bed rest routine - where I should be laying down 6 hours a day (not necessarily all at once). I started working from home last week and am now on week 2 of being trapped inside. It isn't too bad as long as I keep a schedule of things to do to keep me from going crazy. <br /><br />My next appt is Thursday and I can't wait since we'll be having an U/S - I keep wondering how much each baby weighs now. I'm hoping closer to 3lbs than 2.<br /><br />So tomorrow I'll be 30 weeks - I'm hoping to make it to 36 weeks. We shall see how it goes. So far so good, but I know things can change quickly.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-10786376466973832352009-08-18T08:52:00.003-05:002009-08-18T16:43:26.692-05:0028 Weeks - The Final Countdown Begins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2d0CdrwBUKF9zU1z4LIzL84ONO27cZ_QDey0r-8HVHUXlR0gKiBOUkV9SUxSam0dL0jFJae9ZJz_8XJ6zE7d6kKR-VaRH_HnL-ey4FxmqcTeionGsYPj7IN3XlTXpIUjJ8PBNgRXADmo0/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2d0CdrwBUKF9zU1z4LIzL84ONO27cZ_QDey0r-8HVHUXlR0gKiBOUkV9SUxSam0dL0jFJae9ZJz_8XJ6zE7d6kKR-VaRH_HnL-ey4FxmqcTeionGsYPj7IN3XlTXpIUjJ8PBNgRXADmo0/s200/photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371422672359075490" border="0" /></a><br />Wow - can't believe I've made it to this milestone. At this point both babies weigh a little more than 2 lbs, so there is much more weight to gain before the end. But the end is in sight - finally. If I believe my Dr that these babies will be out by week 38, we only have a max of 10 more weeks to go. That in itself is AMAZING!!!<br /><br />My next Dr's appt is on Friday at which time he's supposedly going to give me the green light for modified bed rest. At first I wasn't sure about that since I wasn't having any underlying conditions, but as time goes by and the aches and pains increase, I can totally understand why this needs to happen. For instance last night insomnia took hold and I was up from 1 - 4 AM wide awake. I actually got out of bed, did laundry, cleaned up and tried to organize my recipe card holder. Who does that???Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-19961764277964197882009-08-07T16:39:00.004-05:002009-08-18T16:44:18.456-05:00Glucose & Baby Shower - Week 26Guess it's been a busy week!<br /><br />Last weekend we traveled back to the east coast for my baby shower, it was very nice and we had a great time. It was so good seeing all my girlfriends who not only came to the shower, but they came out to dinner with me on Saturday night as well. We received lots of nice things, but still need a few more items. Luckily we received a lot of gift cards and money to make that a little easier!<br /><br />Yesterday I took my glucose test and found out today I passed - no problems! I do have slight anemia and need to start taking an iron supplement. Apparently, that'll give you a ton of constipation - which I'm not looking forward to. Back on the Colace and Miralax!<br /><br />My belly has popped and my inny belly button is morphing into an outie. All my friends thought I looked huge. At my shower I looked like a pink circus tent...as seen above. I'm standing next to my girlfriend who gave birth to a baby girl in April. My friends made me wear a silly tiara and mom to be button.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-31523085383551232462009-07-28T12:27:00.002-05:002009-07-28T12:31:09.394-05:0025 WeeksSo far so good. I'm getting excited as this weekend is my shower and we'll be traveling back to CT for it. Definitely not looking forward to the long drive to get there, but hopefully I'll get comfy and take a nap. <br /><br />My aches and pains continue, with something new popping up everyday. Yesterday (all day) I had terrible round ligament pain. Today my left leg is killing me. So weird.<br /><br />Next week is the big glucose test. I really hope I pass. My Dr thinks I've gained more than he'd like to see, but I'm still not carrying as large as you'd think. The babies weigh in alright, so I'm not to concerned.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-46904539160141097452009-07-22T14:08:00.002-05:002009-07-22T14:20:54.633-05:00Phew - Rough Week!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif61qmQFvegLa5iQEhqB4BvNIvzXCNTiZGmdRi1fgJVhM7SU6rBlH5Pz9T9lmCjutU0B83jVHNDz4a1OG8K1I457Ipt1LtYDpN3BE2bbO-7Hcok9ISkzCatdi2yM8LyCvodQcjeV6xlani/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 111px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif61qmQFvegLa5iQEhqB4BvNIvzXCNTiZGmdRi1fgJVhM7SU6rBlH5Pz9T9lmCjutU0B83jVHNDz4a1OG8K1I457Ipt1LtYDpN3BE2bbO-7Hcok9ISkzCatdi2yM8LyCvodQcjeV6xlani/s200/images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361366653756860322" /></a><br />Well this week has been marked so far (and it's only Wednesday!) with two trips to the hospital! <br /><br />Trip #1<br />Last Friday night I started getting repeated quick stabbing pains in the front of my left leg.(Not calf, and not same pain as cramping). It was always in the same location. Well, I didn't think to much about it, but it continued into the day on Saturday and Saturday night, increasing in frequency and intensity. I finally broke down to call the Dr who sent me to the ER to get tested for a blood clot. Thankfully, no clot. The ER Doc thought it could be something horomonal. Weird. Hasn't happened since.<br /><br />Trip #2<br />Yesterday (Tuesday), I walked to the Starbucks close to my work with a coworker. It's probably a 1/4 mile to get there on flat terrain, and we took it easy. When I get there I notice a weird fullness or pressure in my lower abs. By the time we got back to the office my stomach was as hard a a rock and I figured I was having a BH contraction. Well, the rest of the afternoon I'd get short ab pains while my belly remained hard. I finally broke down at 8:30 and called the same Dr on call (who sent me to ER on Sat) and she had me go into L&D to be monitored. Of course, while I was there I didn't have any more contractions, so I finally went home around midnight.<br /><br />So to sum it up, this week has been marked with strange, new pains. My Dr always tells me at every visit to call if I think there is a problem, but since they only seem to want to send me directly to the ER every time (which costs a $100 ER copay a pop), next time I'll wait until I'm doubled over in pain before calling.<br /><br />Will see the Dr for a routine visit this Friday, I'm sure we'll discuss this week's events in details.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-60877159387649919572009-07-15T13:48:00.002-05:002009-07-15T14:13:02.512-05:00Daycare/Healthcare Struggle BeginsSo after taking a good hard look at our books, unfortunately I think I'll need to be going back to work full time soon after these kiddos are born. I know - millions of women do it everyday, but it still stinks.<br /><br />My hubby is from the UK where women get a one year paid time off thanks to the government. Of course, also no one there needs to worry about health care coverage either since that's another government run program. Makes me want to hop the next flight on over. <br /><br />Right now I'm trying to find out about insurance and daycare after the babies are born. I work for a small employer who only covers the employee, not any dependents, for health insurance. Also, we only get 6 weeks of unpaid maternity time. What a stinker! <br /><br />So far it all breaks down to this:<br /><br />Health Insurance - if I get it through work, it's going to cost almost $600 per month to cover just the babies. I looked into independent health insurance, which could be less, but unless these kids are born perfectly healthy - they could deny them coverage. How nuts is that! Of course, with my past IF history, they can deny me coverage as well! Double nutiness!<br /><br />Daycare - Ha! I just got off the phone with the closest daycare to my work and they want $359 per week, per child. So that's over $700 per week for full time daycare. That's definitely out of the question. I'll have to start looking on Craigslist for stay-at-home mom's or home daycares. <br /><br />So much to think about and get settled before these kids even arrive. I can't wait until its all done and I can relax already.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-78262129163425739292009-07-13T10:49:00.005-05:002009-07-13T10:50:47.337-05:0023 wk check up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPib6MbOcjvKJjmYkmwG416YJVuXx3A49iXScrqxXDLiC3oovVo9mUodv2JtJtDsJfm9eooLCFx70uEpxY2NaA9W659lYA34zTwhr123MC1st2_tDOJs3Z0lIzkykZ6Mvl3zzFU-hAJPc3/s1600-h/IMG00023-20090713-0901.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPib6MbOcjvKJjmYkmwG416YJVuXx3A49iXScrqxXDLiC3oovVo9mUodv2JtJtDsJfm9eooLCFx70uEpxY2NaA9W659lYA34zTwhr123MC1st2_tDOJs3Z0lIzkykZ6Mvl3zzFU-hAJPc3/s200/IMG00023-20090713-0901.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357972569360563954" /></a><br />I just thought it was cute to take a pic next to the expecting mother parking sign this morning at the Dr's. Not sure why the pic is fuzzy - this was taken on my hubby's cell phone, maybe he needs to wipe the lens...Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-50552618238121675942009-07-10T13:41:00.002-05:002009-07-10T13:50:33.958-05:0022 weeks and all is wellWow - time is going by so fast! The cribs have been assembled and now were just waiting on the changing table/dresser from the same person we got the cribs from. The room is starting to come together!<br /><br />Last week we started taking classes at our hospital - so far we've done Infant CPR/First Aid and our first of 4 Childbirthing Classes. The birthing class isn't really focused on Lamaze, more on the physical aspects of before delivery, during and after. This past week we spoke about signs of early labor, taking care of yourself in the 3rd trimester, etc.<br /><br />Of course, of all the people in the room, I was the only one with twins. We had to go around the room to introduce ourselves and once my hubby announced we were having multiples, you could hear a big whoosh from everyone else. Also, everyone else was much further along then I was so I felt like a skinny-minnie. <br /><br />One thing that did stink was the instructor kept singling me out, which I hated.<br /><br />Next week a pediatrician is supposed to come and we get a tour of the maternity ward. Can't wait!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-13867510529542180532009-06-24T14:27:00.002-05:002009-06-24T14:39:48.567-05:0020 Wks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhn9oxv7MijCr0O1qqEveITkugZ7PdF6BOEJsn-o9nZDT3xJuCRHLfYjvO3uhHkBXLuqY-1O1cHvSymtJKbYRFPxSA7tvzf4CpD-WUHlQyqRTlEHV1t1oXZUava5AJe-ffL8suQu_GMdZn/s1600-h/DSC02069.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhn9oxv7MijCr0O1qqEveITkugZ7PdF6BOEJsn-o9nZDT3xJuCRHLfYjvO3uhHkBXLuqY-1O1cHvSymtJKbYRFPxSA7tvzf4CpD-WUHlQyqRTlEHV1t1oXZUava5AJe-ffL8suQu_GMdZn/s200/DSC02069.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350981126858510530" /></a><br />Wow - here we are at the half-way point (well, already past it in twin-land). Everything is going well and we had our Level II ultrasound on Monday. Both babies are looking great, the only matter of concern was a small bright spot on Baby A's heart which they refer to as Echogenic Focus. <br /><br />After looking up what the heck that was as soon as we got home, I found that it's not uncommon and is most likely a calcium deposit which disappears by the third trimester. Since the Dr saw no other issues with the growth and development he thinks its nothing to worry about and it doesn't warrant getting an amnio. That's good news.<br /><br />Both babies are lying in a diagnol position with Baby A's head towards my left side and Baby B's head towards my right pelvic area. I feel bad that they're probably kicking each other in the face repeatedly. Ahhh, twins....<br /><br />Last week I went to visit my dear IF friend Nadia in the hospital who just delivered her twins - a boy and a girl. Both babies were so small - 5.2lbs and 5.7lbs at 18 inches long each. She delivered at 36 weeks. Here's a pic of me holding the boy. He's probably loving life snuggled up next to my gigantic preggo boobs!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-36327553458573412532009-06-12T10:00:00.002-05:002009-06-12T10:04:03.379-05:00Never Expanding Belly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJDIyhPdvfn-MVxX40_Ll_WbhEG0D2lFvijtuD4E4dF9CEZif3YS9iKtG6eqYchXkl9K98qoqYk_L3zF59Z9z4NLKd-3nOpgO3Tt9xx8mMKXoosC-R1PhKxzvHDADLZ8HGIENNXNBAPeg/s1600-h/violet7.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJDIyhPdvfn-MVxX40_Ll_WbhEG0D2lFvijtuD4E4dF9CEZif3YS9iKtG6eqYchXkl9K98qoqYk_L3zF59Z9z4NLKd-3nOpgO3Tt9xx8mMKXoosC-R1PhKxzvHDADLZ8HGIENNXNBAPeg/s200/violet7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346457012421672482" /></a><br />So every week I have my coworker take a pic of me to send to my mom. Looking through the past few weeks, it does not look like I'm getting bigger at all. In fact, the only part of me getting larger is my chest, which was already large to begin with. Maybe the babies have decided to head north to live up there. <br /><br />I know I'll eventually get large, but I now think it's going to be a Violet Beauregard kind of growth - instantly huge and round...Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-57889323691903822622009-06-09T09:41:00.002-05:002009-06-09T09:56:15.371-05:00Week 18 - Movin On UpTime seems to be flying by. I can't believe we're almost at the halfway mark (although with a delivery planned by week 38, I guess we've passed that point already). <br /><br />Things to look forward to include the Level II Ultrasound scheduled for the last week in June. I can't imagine what they'll look like at that point - the last time we saw them they were still kind of hard to make out. I'm hoping for a much clearer picture this time.<br /><br />I think this weekend we're also planning on getting the cribs. We're getting two matching cribs from a co-worker who just bought them 3 years ago so they're pretty new. Can't wait to see what they look like in the room!!! <br /><br />Tonight I've been invited to go to a Twins Club meeting nearby. It's going to be outdoors at a free concert, so I'm not sure how much chatting I'll get to do with other moms.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-6378254438022096592009-05-29T15:10:00.002-05:002009-05-29T15:19:33.164-05:00Is it hot in here? Wk 16Pheww! It feels like the office building has the heat on today - or maybe its just me. Can't wait till its August and 90 out!! <br /><br />A milestone in this past week has been feeling a few kicks, but only maybe 1-2 times a day and only when I'm lying down. They are mostly coming from baby B on the left since that one is facing forward. I'm really looking forward to feeling more movement from both and when DH can feel them with his hand on my belly. He is really looking forward to seeing the "lumps" when they get really big and actually stick out of my stomach - I'm not so sure that'll be a great feeling for me. Sounds like it hurts...<br /><br />Another thing that I've noticed is I don't like any pressure on my belly - from too tight pants/undies or when DH puts his hand on my belly to hard. <br /><br />I've officially started my registry on B-r-Us but tonight is the first time we'll venture out to the store to look at car seats, strollers, etc. Can't wait. I always think that place is hot, overwhelming and filled with screaming kids, so I'm hoping no one will be there after 7PM at night to make it as stress-free as possible.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-33135135471121165862009-05-21T08:38:00.002-05:002009-05-21T08:44:02.734-05:00Week 15 - New Outfits<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBGI9wTOWcs3WQEHmfmHUujZzU2RVz3GxNdxrQISUsI6eiT9XHfIPQibKVrvP7vklPKtvJS4G_tV4tUdIB8RbBw2rVm16sX8Y8JGbjUDZ3mnAxFcmAUyZ67mx6Tv18ToYaRHTNVp-9Gt4W/s1600-h/IMG_0150.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBGI9wTOWcs3WQEHmfmHUujZzU2RVz3GxNdxrQISUsI6eiT9XHfIPQibKVrvP7vklPKtvJS4G_tV4tUdIB8RbBw2rVm16sX8Y8JGbjUDZ3mnAxFcmAUyZ67mx6Tv18ToYaRHTNVp-9Gt4W/s320/IMG_0150.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338272566676419762" /></a><br />So one of my dear girlfriends sent a truckload of maternity clothes last week. Here's one of the many new outfits I'll be modeling this summer! <br /><br />I think this particular outfit makes my bump appear larger than it really is...Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-23057908004733112622009-05-14T10:41:00.002-05:002009-05-14T10:47:38.107-05:00Bumpwatch - Week 14<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zHqzlx0_9OE86_UPvx-nB9iWAmZEoRtmpxDgPPwbwDOcMZZsI3JBteyqkA83bppaP7lK_ctOi9NSIOWyhvs7qr5pyoF4HBz3F8qWIzLqhl0ypFV_Ir6X1_NbNjsY8GlPBMBXzlLDGUea/s1600-h/14wks2days.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zHqzlx0_9OE86_UPvx-nB9iWAmZEoRtmpxDgPPwbwDOcMZZsI3JBteyqkA83bppaP7lK_ctOi9NSIOWyhvs7qr5pyoF4HBz3F8qWIzLqhl0ypFV_Ir6X1_NbNjsY8GlPBMBXzlLDGUea/s320/14wks2days.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335706763476537618" /></a><br /><br />Here I am this morning in the parking lot at the Dr's office. All is going well and we were able to hear both heartbeats and one of them kicking when the Dr pressed down with the doppler device. Maybe I have a future David Beckham in there!!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-65369160836147249392009-05-12T09:30:00.002-05:002009-05-12T09:40:20.032-05:00Trimester 2 - Day 1Wow - can't believe we've made it this far! This is definitely new territory.<br /><br />As for my appearance - I still think I look more chunky then preggo, but I think that's starting to change since the pants I could kind of zip up and wear with my Bellaband last week won't even zip up at all this week. This means until the donated clothes from my friend arrive, I'm reduced to 2 pair of jeans and one pair of capri pants that I bought at Target to wear to work. Not good. Let's hope those clothes are on the way!!<br /><br />Not much else going on - my mom is trying to schedule a shower for me around August 1 which will be fun. Can't wait to get back towards the beach! I miss it so much being out here in the midwest. <br /><br />That's all from here!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-22764892749174702462009-05-05T08:50:00.003-05:002009-05-05T08:56:36.241-05:00Approaching Phase 2I can't believe that I'm 13 weeks along already! Time is flying by! Hard to believe when we started both babies were only 8 cells big and now there both as big as a peach! <br /><br />Another milestone will be next week when I get to go to my first baby shower feeling "part of the gang" and not the barren woman. Even better, the shower is for one of my IF friends who has struggled as much as I have, and now we're both having twins! I couldn't be happier for us both!<br /><br />I should really post a bump-watch photo of myself, but I still feel more on the fat side and less pregnant. I hopped on the scale this morning and I think I've gained about eight pounds - which isn't to out of line I guess. I did buy some maternity jeans at the Gap, but they are still way to big on me but my normal jeans won't fit either unless I'm wearing a belly band. Such a weird place to be in. On a good note a dear friend of mine is sending a bunch of clothes for me which will be a godsend this summer when nothing fits but my DH's t-shirts and no shorts.<br /><br />The other thing I need to buy is maternity undies - I've heard conflicting reports on these, but my current undies are cutting into me, especially at night when I'm at my most bloated. No fun!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-1891560760748896102009-04-30T08:51:00.003-05:002009-04-30T08:57:18.097-05:00Back from Vacation/Back to WorkAlways a bummer when you have to come back to work from vacation and there is huge pile of work on your desk and its raining..... sigh...<br /><br />We went to sunny CA to visit family and that was fun and pretty relaxing. Everyone was excited to hear our news. My mom was also there visiting at the same time and insisted she listen to my stomach with a stethoscope, which I told her wouldn't work, but she proceeded anyways (didn't work). <br /><br />Now that we're back and moved into our new place - I feel like we have so much work to do to fix it up and get ready for the fall. With the summer only a few weeks away the pressure is on!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-68375989582306081502009-04-17T08:58:00.002-05:002009-04-17T09:01:09.521-05:00Week 10 - So Far So GoodHad another checkup yesterday with the OB/GYN and all is well! We got to see the little guys on ultrasound and one was jumping around like crazy! It was fun to see.<br /><br />The U/S lady did note that one of the twins heartbeats was markedly faster then the other - so she thought it could be one boy/one girl. DH and I have decided not to find out, so I guess we'll have that to ponder on for the rest of the time.<br /><br />So the next time I get an ultrasound won't be until week 20! That seems so far away!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-64200505438522437562009-04-13T16:00:00.003-05:002009-04-13T16:06:39.846-05:00Summer SchoolLooks like this July will be busy with school - baby school that is.<br /><br />I contacted the hospital about classes offered throughout the summer and the nice coordinator lady said I should plan on taking my classes during July.<br /><br />The classes we'd like to take include the all the obvious ones - Childbirth Prep (aka Lamaze), Newborn Care + Safety, Infant CPR and a Breastfeeding Class. Each of these classes will cost $30 for me and DH except the Childbirth Prep which costs a whopping $100. They offer that class over 4 weeks for two hours per week, or I can get it all done on one Saturday. I'm thinking that may be info overload for one day - we'll see what DH says.<br /><br />I did also find a twin breastfeeding class offered by another local hospital in August - will definitely need to sign up for that one!<br /><br />Did I mention that I haven't exercised since IVF started in Feb? I feel like a tub o'lard. I also hope to sign up for water aerobics at the local high school to get my buns from way to giggly, to moderately giggly.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-40553758823054632372009-04-10T09:43:00.003-05:002009-04-10T10:06:00.577-05:00New Look, New Feel, Growing PoochSo I decided to update the blog look, hope everyone likes it.<br /><br />My blog isn't the only thing that's changing its look. I have a definite pooch, but its hard to tell if I'm growing or if its the result of the truckload of food that I inhale everyday.<br /><br />Yesterday morning I told myself to keep try and keep the eating within normal ranges, but I get so hungry so quickly I end up inhaling whatever I'm eating. I'm also always crave carbs - pasta, bread, bagels, mashed potatoes - can't get enough!<br /><br />I'm also starting to amass used baby stuff from friends and coworkers. My mom has managed to get a twin stroller and one of my coworkers is selling me two cribs with mattresses for really cheap. I'm also hoping to get the matching dresser/changing table from her, but her son who is 3 1/2 still isn't potty trained. Maybe this summer he'll finally catch on.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-35970186390151620782009-04-03T11:29:00.003-05:002009-04-03T11:39:38.086-05:00First OB ApptSo all went well with my OB today, other than he wouldn't give me a high-five when he walked in (only handshake - all business). I still have to go back this afternoon for the U/S (why in the world they don't have a full time U/S tech is beyond me).<br /><br />We went over some do's and dont's. Gave us the option for genetic testing (we decided to turn down), also said that most twin mommas need to be on bedrest after 28 weeks (after Labor Day for me) and they deliver twins right around 38 weeks.<br /><br />So, that's all for now. Waiting for 2 PM to leave for the U/S. Too bad I have to come back to work!!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185554829394246792.post-12270375686978290112009-04-01T16:31:00.002-05:002009-04-01T16:36:46.155-05:00Maybe the key is...So on Sunday I was lazy and didn't do my normal morning routine, which includes taking my prenatal vitamin. So I figured I'd take it before bed instead. Well - what do you know - no nausea (or only very slight) on Sunday.<br /><br />Since then I've been taking them at night and have noticed a marked improvement. Thank the lord! <br /><br />Other than that, I have had occasional cramping/burning feeling on my R side, but with no regularity. Not sure if it is something to worry about or has more to do with the neverending amount of gas I have. (TMI)<br /><br />Still counting the days until my first OB appt - it will be so sweet to go see him for actually being pregnant and not because of my endo/annual pap exams. <br /><br />I really hope everyone is still hanging on in there.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768547616535231noreply@blogger.com0