Hello all! A little late update! So we are pregnant! And…wait for it….IT’S TWINS! Last week I went in for the first official ultrasound. The intended parents were in Korea on business and were so upset that they had to miss the ultrasound but we had it all figured out; I would bring my mother who would play the cameraman, we would connect via skype with (S) and (T) so they would not miss a thing. We got the Internet connection all set up and were chatting on skype in the waiting room. Keep in mind it is 2am in Korea. So we waited, and waited and waited. We waited for about an hour before they called us into the room. Then as we enter the room, the Internet connection goes dead. So while I am getting set on the ultrasound table, my mom is feverishly working on trying to regain connection. Nothing. Then the doctor who we will call Dr. Rude comes storming in. We explain the situation and ask to give us a few seconds to try to connect to the Internet again. He says, and I quote “Lets just get this over with” Uh NO buddy, we ignored his first request but then he said it again and by that time we figured all hope was lost. So we go to plan B, record the ultrasound so I can email it to them after. So The doctor starts up the ultrasound (while my mom records the screen with my phone) and at first I just see one sack. I was surprised by my feeling of disappointment. I did not realize how bad I wanted them both to stick until I saw only one and felt like I failed. Then, with a little twist of his magic wand, POOF there is Twin B! I was so very excited, I wished so bad that (S) and (T) could have been there so I could see their faces! As soon as that second sack showed up Dr. RUDE took one quick picture and turned off the screen. At the time I was not too upset because all I was thinking about was “I CANT WAIT TO TELL (S) and (T)!!!” but afterwards I was shocked at how Rude the doctor was and how short lived this ultrasound was. Maybe he thought because I was a surrogate that I do not want or maybe do not need to have a meaningful ultrasound…who knows. But that’s his deal. Back to the happy part of the story. So my mom and I are just jabbering away and excited as we walk to the car. When we got to the parking lot we saw we had Internet connection again and we immediately video chat with (S) and (T). It is now about 4:30am Korea time and they had no idea we already were done with the ultrasound. I apologized and expressed how awful I feel that we couldn’t make it work. They were so nice about it, but common, If I had to wake up at 2am, it better be for something good! So then came the moment, I asked “I have the picture, are you ready?” and I showed them the ultrasound picture. Intended Mom (T) said “OMG” and cried. Intended Dad (S) sat back in his chair and asked “That looks like there is TWO?!” They were both so excited and we chatted a whole longer, all while they wiped tears from their jet lagged, sleepy, over the moon happy faces. I mailed them the original ultrasound pictures with a special note from me.
Yesterday we had another ultrasound with my regular OB that will now take over my care. Both the babies are doing great! As expected one is a chunker and the other is a petite little thing. I was so relieved to see both hearts beating beautifully and they are growing perfectly. (S) and (T) are so excited and already receiving baby gifts from friends and family. What an amazing, happy journey this has been so far, and it is only the beginning!
My Stats:
Weeks: 8weeks tomorrow (9/12/13)
Food Aversions: None at all
Food Cravings: None really, my appetite has stayed pretty much the same
Signs/symptoms: I am exhausted 99% of the time, my back is sore by the end of the day, Injection sight is getting more sore and more painful by the day and the “girls” are a little tender. But NO morning sickness so I refuse to complain (out loud)!
Belly: oh its showing alright! I knew it would get bigger, as there are TWO in there. But I am really taken aback by how fast it “popped” out.
Baby Movement: None yet
Weight Gained: 4lbs so far since I began meds. which is great because you are supposed to gain around 10-15 with the meds. Hopefully I will just LOSE the 10-15lbs when I stop meds in a few weeks
Clothing Preferences: As soon as I get home I throw on a flowing maxi-skirt and tank top. I am going to give in and buy maternity clothes this weekend because nothing for work fits anymore.
Exercises: none yet, my doctor wants me to wait another week or two before doing anything, IVF is tricky that way. But I have been shopping around and found some great Prenatal Yoga classes I am going to start as soon as I get the OK
Biggest Support: My boyfriend! He has been amazing, he jumps right in when he can tell I am extra tired after work and will cook dinner and he always gives me my shot every night. My mother has been great, going to appointments with me and all that jazz!
Funny Moment: My nephews reaction to finding out I am pregnant but it is for another family “WELL THAT’S RUDE!" lol
Embarrassing Moment: None yet thankfully, but I do cry at the drop of a hat (for the good, the bad and the ugly)
Side Notes: I just started working again so this whole learning new things while battling baby brain and exhaustion is interesting but I am determined to get it all right!
