We made it! Now I know this is the first blog posting since March so there is so much to say.
Within a week of the embryo transfer, I knew I was pregnant because my boobs were so sore. When we took the first and second blood tests it confirmed our suspicions with rock-solid numbers.
The week before our first ultrasound (5weeks) our journey got a little bumpy when I awoke to bleeding. Luckily Ed quickly remembered that darker blood was ok which calmed us. After reassurance from our doctors, we felt calmer. A day later I started vomiting which I thought was a good sign.
At our 6 week ultrasound we were shocked to see two sacs on the monitor. Both embryos "took"!! We were even able to see their precious beating hearts. This shock still has not worn off. At this point I had been vomiting multiple times a day but my doctors were reluctant to prescribe medications at such an early stage of pregnancy.
At our 8 week ultrasound we were so excited to see how much our babies had grown. This was also our last visit to the fertility center. A bittersweet goodbye filled with tears of appreciation and gratitude was had with all the wonderful nurses. The spirited vomiting continued...
At week 10 we had our first OB appointment and we were able to see baby A wave at us. Baby B was a little camera shy but we were able to see them both and hear their awesome heart beats. At this point they suggested I go in for iv hydration which might assist in the vomiting.
At 11 weeks, the doctors were not happy with the 5 pound weight loss from the previous week. After some tough love, I started daily iv infusions with an anti-nausea medication. At the ultrasound, both babies waved and moved a lot then proceeded to flip circles.
At our 12 week appointment, the doctors were happy that I regained the 5 pounds plus a pound. Woohoo! Again both babies were doing great. Baby B is our mellow soul while A is our active one.
And so our journey continues...
This picture was taken today at the Sutter Cancer Center's Infusion Center. The warm blankets are meant to plump up my veins making it easier for the nurses to insert the iv needle.
