No, I’m not talking about the number of times I eat in one day, though I’m pretty sure its over 10.
The goings’ on in semi bullet like format, because my brain is too scrambled to come up with coherent paragraphs.
Today is week 10- we have hit the double digits! And apparently, while the worry has lessened it hasn’t gone away, because I totally ordered a home doppler on Amazon. I haven’t, however had the guts to try it yet.
I do obsessively check the mirror when I go by because I think its cool to see because I want to make sure my stomach hasn’t magically shrunk.
I feel less guilty about consuming an entire bag of sour patch watermelons than I once would have. And this is after I have already finished consuming all the food.
I’m not one to usually cry at movies or TV shoes but teared up twice watching “A Baby Story”. Seriously? A Baby Story?
I had my first OB appt and it was nothing to write home about – they used our latest fertility ultrasound as the dating ultrasound and therefore I am not due for one until 20 weeks. I also don’t have another appointment until Thanksgiving. I realize this is the norm, but after all we’ve been through and the frequency of check ups at the fertility clinic, I found it difficult to not say ” seriously? no ultrasound for 10 weeks? no appt for 4?”
IΒ had one memorable and classic pregnancy brain moment this week:
Can you guess what doesn’t belong?
I still, blissfully, have no morning sickness. I did, however, almost pass out at a choir concert this past weekend. One I was singing in. I had to duck out 6 pages from the end or else I would have fainted cold on the floor. Thank goodness it wasn’t during a solo or something (HA, like I had any solos)
I still pray every day that these babies are still growing
I learned what a Kumquat is.
I still look at this and wonder where it came from. I also still cant believe there are two.
And even with the worrying, I’m thankful every day to be here.
Also, thanks to all of you for the Leibster blog nominations! I am flattered to have gotten so many of them! (and sorry I’ve been a bit slack recently)
November 1, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Omg. Thank you for this. The sink pic is the BEST! And your belly is oh-so precious!!!!! Hugs sweetie!
November 2, 2012 at 8:49 pm
I can’t wait to share all my other stupid funny moments π
November 1, 2012 at 9:05 pm
YAY double digits!
I was the same way when I was transferred back to my regular OB. WHAT? I have to wait HOW long?? π
Also – use the doppler. I love mine and it really helps keep me calm on days when I’m far from that. Know in advance – figuring out where to find the heartbeats can be tricky at first. I had started using mine later than 10 weeks, I think, and it was still frustrating a bit to get the right spot. So, try not to freak out right away; just move it around and keep searching. If you’ve heard it on the u/s, you can pick it up on the doppler.
GOOD LUCK!
November 1, 2012 at 11:35 pm
Love that bump! Happy 10 weeks, my friend!!
November 2, 2012 at 8:49 pm
thank you!!!!!
November 1, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Happy, happy, happy…..double digits!! Just gotta love those quirky little descriptions of what a baby resembles with each passing moment…..
π
Bree
November 2, 2012 at 12:43 am
I love this post for so many reasons!!! (Probably enough reasons to be in the double digits as well.)
November 2, 2012 at 8:49 pm
yay thanks!
November 2, 2012 at 3:59 am
I’m surprised you’re not getting another ultrasound until 20 weeks – especially with twins! I’m so spoiled living overseas where the doctors give ultrasounds with every appointment.
Definitely use the doppler! Check out youtube videos that help show where to look (I find my twins’ heartbeats right above the pubic bone) and what to listen for! I’ve been able to reliably hear them since 10 weeks. If you can’t find it, wait a few days and try again – one of those days you’ll be able to hear it!
Yay for 10 weeks!
November 2, 2012 at 8:07 am
I was surprised too. I thought with twins I’d have more. But I’d rather everything be going ok and need fewer scans than the opposite.
I totally pulled the Doppler out last night. The first time I tried I didn’t have any luck but the second time I tried lower and found them! They didn’t sound quite like galloping horses but they were definitely faster than mine which is what I picked up the first time. Hubby agreed too. Plus it’s still early so I expect it’ll be easier to hear as they get bigger. But anyway I was really excited!! Now I want to listen all the time!
November 2, 2012 at 10:48 am
I’m so glad you got to hear them! Yay! And I might have listened to mine 3x today just to make sure I was hearing the right thing. But no more until NT scan on Sunday – or so I say now.
November 2, 2012 at 5:59 am
Congrats!!! Obviously I missed tons while on my blog break! Belly looks great π Can you ask for a more earlier ultrasound? I got really lucky with my ob-gyn, he agreed to see me every two weeks until I feel ready to wean off! Not sure if that’s going to happen soon ja,ja Hugs!
November 2, 2012 at 8:50 pm
I never thought to ask but I honestly don’t think so.That’s great yours did though!
November 2, 2012 at 7:34 am
You look great!! I agree about checking youtube videos for help on the doppler. I was surprised at how how the baby is…right on the pubic bone. Good luck!!
November 2, 2012 at 8:14 am
I found them! They were a bit muffled ( also could be user error) but definitely faster than my heartbeat! I assume it’ll get easier to hear as they get bigger π
November 2, 2012 at 4:56 pm
How exciting!! So very happy for you π Celebration day! π
November 2, 2012 at 7:50 am
You are soo lucky to not have morning sicness…I am going 5 weeks with it and I have lost 10lbs…that sucks that they wont scan you til 20 weeks…you dont have a 12 week NT scan???
November 2, 2012 at 8:16 am
We opted not to do the nt scan. It isn’t covered by our Insurance unless its medically necessary and we don’t have the extra money to pay out of pocket… Even with insurance we would have to pay 30%
November 2, 2012 at 9:08 am
Oh ok…
November 2, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Love the belly shot! 10 weeks feels huge. Congrats!
November 2, 2012 at 8:20 pm
thank you, it does feel huge!
November 2, 2012 at 1:17 pm
10 weeks!! Yay π And you look absolutely fantastic!!
November 2, 2012 at 8:20 pm
thank you!!!!
November 2, 2012 at 5:42 pm
You are too cute! Love the salt and pepper in the sink! I’ve done several things like that, lately!
November 2, 2012 at 8:21 pm
might as well laugh about it, right?
November 3, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Congrats on hitting double digits!