Tuesday, September 20, 2011

14w Appointment; Met the New Doctor:

So I did change doctors. This new one is fine. Better than who I had. They took someone else by accident instead of me during my time yesterday, so I had to wait 45 minutes for the doc to see me.
They tested my thyroid over again because levels were different than what they had expected. But the results came back and everything was fine. I was told that I am having the perfect pregnancy. Which is great news. She told me that I am carrying a lot larger in the womb than someone having a singleton pregnancy at 14 weeks.... that's OBVIOUS! LOL! There are 2 in there. I got to hear their heartbeats again.
I was told that I get to have monthly ultrasounds to watch their progress. They are sending me to a different hospital that specializes in twin pregnancies with state of the art equipment--- this is just for the ultrasounds, unless I deliver before 36 weeks. I am fine with traveling to that hospital. I will be going to that hospital in 5 weeks- for them to monitor their growth, and on that day we get to find out the genders!!!
I was told that I have to gain 40 pounds and that I should stop working at 32 weeks. But we will play it by ear.

12w Sequential Screening Test for Down Syndrome & More:

I went and had the ultrasound and blood work done to test for Down Syndrome and other things that can be detected. I chose the ultrasound, because  it was another way to get a look at the babies and see if they were still going good. Jason went with me!! The babies were soooo cute! One was kicking and moving around, and the other had hiccups. It was so cool to see. The ultrasound tech looked a lot like Mina Suvari, she wasn't a good picture taker. There was an understudy in there too. Full bladders are awful!!! I swear I almost peed myself a handful of times sitting there! The babies were cooperative though, thankfully.
I borrowed a scanner from my ex and will put their pictures up shortly.

Monday, September 19, 2011

13 Week Update:


How Far Along: 13 weeks
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Keep losing
(documented here: Kate's Weight )
Maternity Clothes: None yet, my old clothes still fit but I can tell something is there, donations from people on their way!
Best Moment this week: thinking morning sickness has subsided. Even though I have only been ill 16 times in 13 weeks. Hearing that my grandparents are excited. Jason told his mom about our pregnancy.
Gender: too early to tell, but tales say the different heartbeats could be indicative of a girl and a boy. They also say with them being in their own separate sac, it's more common to have a boy and girl.
Do you plan on finding out the gender: I never wanted to with a singleton, but yes I want to, to be better prepared with twins.
Interesting news: Morning sickness moved to night sickness two nights this week. 
What I am looking forward to: Monday's Dr's appointment, meeting the new doctor.
Belly Button: In, I hope it stays that way!

12 Week Update:


How Far Along: 12 weeks
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Keep losing
(documented here: Kate's Weight )
Maternity Clothes: None yet, my old clothes still fit but I can tell something is there
Best Moment this week: I got to see the babies move around, one had hiccups. I talked to my youngest brother, he asked me the same day as my other brother, "if you have a boy are you going to name him after me?!" haha NO! 
Gender: too early to tell, but tales say the different heartbeats could be indicative of a girl and a boy. They also say with them being in their own separate sac, it's more common to have a boy and girl.
Do you plan on finding out the gender: I never wanted to with a singleton, but yes I want to, to be better prepared with twins.
Food Craving: NOTHING 
What I am looking forward to: the future.
Belly Button: In, I hope it stays that way!