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August 18, 2017 - It's Twins!!

I had my first ultrasound on Wednesday August 16th and guess what….it’s TWINS! Eric and I are so excited to be growing our family by not just one but two!! My nurse was saying no wonder I’ve been sick as a dog, I’ve been growing two babies. The doctor ended up giving me a safe prescription for the morning sickness and it has done wonders. I’ve been on it for two days now and I still get nauseous but not at the extreme that it was. At first I thought I had food poisoning and then it felt like the stomach flu. I kept taking my temperature thinking I was getting really sick but turns out it was just the babies letting their presence be known. After the appointment Eric was looking me in bewilderment. I asked him what he was thinking and he says “You’re going to get huge…” I said WOW! Did you REALLY just say that? Realizing what exactly he had said he said “No! I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it like that. I just meant you are so short that the babies don’t have anywhere to go but outward…” Yeah….Sure, just keep talking buddy. I’m sure this won’t be the last time he puts his foot in his mouth. Next thing you’ll know he’ll be calling me a beached whale!

During the ultrasound we were able see each one of the babies heartbeats. The Doc was looking for them to be around or over 120 and Baby A was 123 and Baby B was 126. Both looked great. It was amazing to see the little flicker of the heart and to be able to hear it too. Next he measured each baby. Baby A was 4.5mm measuring at 6 weeks and 1 day. Baby B was 6.4mm measuring at 6 weeks and 3 days. I was actually 6 weeks and 3 days and the Doctor said not to worry that Baby A was measuring two days behind. When it’s this early many babies can be off a little bit and grow at their own pace. Also they could have implanted on different days as they’re looking like fraternal twins. If the baby was only measuring 5 weeks then it would be cause for concern but since it was only two days behind and the heartbeat was strong and right where it needed to be we were good. We were able to get copies of our ultrasound pictures and it took no time at all for us to share them with our families. This road of infertility has been an extremely difficult one. One that I cannot put into words because you either know the pain or you don’t, there is no explaining it. But God has blessed us with TWO! I’m overjoyed and so grateful for this opportunity. We went from maybe never to two blessings.

I cried on my way back to work after the appointment because I was so thankful. I have two beautiful babies who are growing and getting stronger every day. I pray the LORD continues to bless them, grow them and protect them. My heart is full as we move forward with the realization that we need two of everything!!

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  1. BeckyOctober 18, 2017 at 4:14 PM

    Your blog made me laugh when you talked about Eric's response and want to cry when you talked about your infertility journey and pure happiness upon realizing you need two of everything! Beautiful post!

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