...and whilst I'm finding it a little freaky this early on in the pregnancy, I'm also loving it. The second twin is now being felt (as of a couple of days ago) but the twin on my left does not stop moving. Until today, it's not been kicking ~ more like rolling around and pressing out. Today though, out of nowhere, I got a kick and I wasn't expecting it. It's really nice to know they are both strong so early on and moving around.
The sickness is still with me but whilst on the drug, it's no where near like it was. I tend to only vomit at night now and start feeling off from about 7pm. I must say I'm looking forward to that stopping ~ it's awful.
Pregnancy insomnia has really set it. I'm trying my hardest to stay up late tonight to see if that helps. Most nights I've been going to bed when Kara does and fall asleep by 9 but then I'm up again by 11 and that's it... wide awake until about 4 or 5 in the morning. I'm so tired during the day as a result and it doesn't help when I'm having to work every day to make up for the time I've had off thus far.
One more week and 4 days and the twins are off on their first plane flight :P. Kara and I are both reallllllly looking forward to Queensland... we need the holiday and the quality time together. I just hope it warms up a bit there before we arrive!!
Believe it or not but my stomach has grown even more... it seems to be getting bigger every other day. I just can't imagine how large I am going to get.
Oh... three more weeks and I will know whether these babies are pink or blue!!! At this stage, I'm still keeping it to myself to the disgust of many lol but they'll get over it. I feel like my body is on display at times lately ~ it will be nice to know something about it that only I know!!!
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
The Belly :)
I'm feeling huge at the moment and thought I should start taking some belly pics for memory's sake. My nephew took one for me today (thanks Jaye!) and it kind of shows it.... I seem to stick out a lot more in real life but it gives you an idea xxx
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Great News...
... and lots of it.
It's been a bad almost two weeks again with sickness and I was back at the hospital yesterday. Constant vomiting and dehydrated again, so I was sent to an Ob. I am sooooo rapt to say that I was able to get the medication I need that is $300 a fortnight for $5.40!!! To say I'm relieved is a massive understatement.... I can eat again without living in the toilet.
While I was there, I asked if I could hear the babies' heart beats and the midwife said it was too early. When I went to see the Ob, I asked her too (lol) and she said she would happily try :) It was so nice to hear ... especially after being so sick.
I also got the results of my maternal screening tests (for chromosomal abnormalities). I had been prewarned that it's common for twin pregnancies to come back as "high risk" so it was something I've been quite worried about. If you fall into high risk, you then need to decide on whether or not you'll have an amnio... I definitely would so I could be prepared for whatever was coming our way. Fortunately, both twins came back as "no risk"... it didn't even say "low risk"..... which shocked me as I didn't even know that was a category!!!! I'm so so rapt ~ they're growing so well and I'm measuring 3 weeks ahead of where I should be. I feel like I'm about 6 months already lol.
It's been a bad almost two weeks again with sickness and I was back at the hospital yesterday. Constant vomiting and dehydrated again, so I was sent to an Ob. I am sooooo rapt to say that I was able to get the medication I need that is $300 a fortnight for $5.40!!! To say I'm relieved is a massive understatement.... I can eat again without living in the toilet.
While I was there, I asked if I could hear the babies' heart beats and the midwife said it was too early. When I went to see the Ob, I asked her too (lol) and she said she would happily try :) It was so nice to hear ... especially after being so sick.
I also got the results of my maternal screening tests (for chromosomal abnormalities). I had been prewarned that it's common for twin pregnancies to come back as "high risk" so it was something I've been quite worried about. If you fall into high risk, you then need to decide on whether or not you'll have an amnio... I definitely would so I could be prepared for whatever was coming our way. Fortunately, both twins came back as "no risk"... it didn't even say "low risk"..... which shocked me as I didn't even know that was a category!!!! I'm so so rapt ~ they're growing so well and I'm measuring 3 weeks ahead of where I should be. I feel like I'm about 6 months already lol.
Monday, June 21, 2010
I Can Feel You Twin B....
.... and I LOVE it!!!
For the past few days I've felt movement but today, I'm 100% sure it's baby (and not digestion lol). Apparently it's not uncommon to feel twins move very early and I was 16 weeks when I felt Kara, so expected to.
It is the best feeling. A bit of feedback telling me that everything is ok ~ with at least one of the babies. I can't wait to feel Twin A also but she/he is sitting further back and is also the smaller of the two.
Very exciting!
For the past few days I've felt movement but today, I'm 100% sure it's baby (and not digestion lol). Apparently it's not uncommon to feel twins move very early and I was 16 weeks when I felt Kara, so expected to.
It is the best feeling. A bit of feedback telling me that everything is ok ~ with at least one of the babies. I can't wait to feel Twin A also but she/he is sitting further back and is also the smaller of the two.
Very exciting!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Amazing
We had our 11 week (and 4 day) scan yesterday and oh my, I was pleasantly surprised. Technology has come a long way since I was pregnant with Kara 8 years ago ~ I was amazed at how clear and detailed the scan was so early in the pregnancy.
The highlight for me was seeing Twin B sucking her/his thumb. It made the babies seem so 'real' ~ more human than little blobs lol. And the movement.... they didn't stop moving their arms and legs.... it was just soooo cute.
I can't believe I'm already at the end of the first trimester. Apart from the sickness, it really has just gone so fast. There is so much to do around here before I get too big to move around.... now I just need some motivation.
Some pics .....
Twin A waving hello lol
Twin A from above... two little arms
Twin A face on... very alien like lol
I reallllly wanted a shot of both of the twins but they kept moving so we only got their heads.
The highlight for me was seeing Twin B sucking her/his thumb. It made the babies seem so 'real' ~ more human than little blobs lol. And the movement.... they didn't stop moving their arms and legs.... it was just soooo cute.
I can't believe I'm already at the end of the first trimester. Apart from the sickness, it really has just gone so fast. There is so much to do around here before I get too big to move around.... now I just need some motivation.
Some pics .....
Twin B full length... note the thumb sucking!
Twin B... close up of the thumb sucking :)
Twin A waving hello lol
Twin A from above... two little arms
Twin A face on... very alien like lol
I reallllly wanted a shot of both of the twins but they kept moving so we only got their heads.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Melbourne!
The twins are having their first interstate trip this weekend lol. Miss K and I drove to Melbourne yesterday for the long weekend and I'm so glad we did. Kara hasn't had time with her cousins in ages, so she's just loving it.
I've been up and down with sickness. Had a couple of bad days because I tried halving my meds (due to the cost), so I think I need to wait a bit longer.
Getting soooo excited about our scan on wednesday! I can't wait to see the babies looking like babies. Part of me is worried too ~ just the anticipation of knowing whether or not they're ok so far.....I hate the waiting.
xxx
I've been up and down with sickness. Had a couple of bad days because I tried halving my meds (due to the cost), so I think I need to wait a bit longer.
Getting soooo excited about our scan on wednesday! I can't wait to see the babies looking like babies. Part of me is worried too ~ just the anticipation of knowing whether or not they're ok so far.....I hate the waiting.
xxx
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Home Sweet Home
Well, what a few days....
As expected, I ended up in hospital for a few days and also as I expected, I hated the needles lol. I was severely dehydrated and just couldn't stop vomiting, but after trying several meds, we finally found one that works. It's a drug chemo patients have and unfortunately it's not on the PBS, so it's bloody expensive.... $90 for 5 days. At the moment though, it's absolute bliss being able to eat and drink and I'll be able to spend much more quality time with my princess.
Fortunately, the doctors weren't worried about the babies at all.... I was though. I really want to know they are ok but everybody kept assuring me they are fine ~ that they're sucking everything out of me lol. We have our 12 week scan next week, so I'll have to wait until then to see their tiny hearts beating.
I don't think I've ever appreciated food like I am atm at any other stage of my life. Or my own bed :)
As expected, I ended up in hospital for a few days and also as I expected, I hated the needles lol. I was severely dehydrated and just couldn't stop vomiting, but after trying several meds, we finally found one that works. It's a drug chemo patients have and unfortunately it's not on the PBS, so it's bloody expensive.... $90 for 5 days. At the moment though, it's absolute bliss being able to eat and drink and I'll be able to spend much more quality time with my princess.
Fortunately, the doctors weren't worried about the babies at all.... I was though. I really want to know they are ok but everybody kept assuring me they are fine ~ that they're sucking everything out of me lol. We have our 12 week scan next week, so I'll have to wait until then to see their tiny hearts beating.
I don't think I've ever appreciated food like I am atm at any other stage of my life. Or my own bed :)
Friday, June 4, 2010
Off to Hospital...
And I'm scared lmao.
I hate needles and the thought of being hooked up to one for 3 days doesn't sit well with me. I really don't have much choice though.... I feel like crap and can't keep anything down, so I need the nourishment for the babies.
Fingers crossed that they are both still ok.... xxx
I hate needles and the thought of being hooked up to one for 3 days doesn't sit well with me. I really don't have much choice though.... I feel like crap and can't keep anything down, so I need the nourishment for the babies.
Fingers crossed that they are both still ok.... xxx
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Still Sick lol
I haven't been updating because there's been little to update. The sickness is worse than it was a couple of weeks ago.... basically anything that goes into me, comes back out within 30 mins :( I've had to start taking another drug but so far, it's not making much difference... seeing my GP again tonight HOPING I don't have to go into hospital to be put onto a drip:(
My moods are all over the place. I think it's made worse by not being able to eat ~ I'm just feeling so tired and have very low tolerance. Poor Kara ~ things she would usually get away with are resulting in us arguing..... I'm trying soooo hard to be less of a cow but somedays, are failing.
My stomach has actually shrunk since I was 7 weeks. The moment I eat, I get very bloated and look about 6 months pregnant, but otherwise I'm looking about 12 weeks atm. Clothes still fit me with a safety pin lol ~ very different to how I was with Kara .... I was already an Oompa Loompa at this stage.
So, keep your fingers crossed that the sickness stops at 12 weeks (or at least at 15 weeks for our Qld trip). I don't think I could handle it for much longer than that.
My moods are all over the place. I think it's made worse by not being able to eat ~ I'm just feeling so tired and have very low tolerance. Poor Kara ~ things she would usually get away with are resulting in us arguing..... I'm trying soooo hard to be less of a cow but somedays, are failing.
My stomach has actually shrunk since I was 7 weeks. The moment I eat, I get very bloated and look about 6 months pregnant, but otherwise I'm looking about 12 weeks atm. Clothes still fit me with a safety pin lol ~ very different to how I was with Kara .... I was already an Oompa Loompa at this stage.
So, keep your fingers crossed that the sickness stops at 12 weeks (or at least at 15 weeks for our Qld trip). I don't think I could handle it for much longer than that.
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