IVF will hopefully bring us the miracle we are waiting for.

Sunday, July 02, 2006

My little munchkins

Sorry for the delay in updating. I had my 1st trimester screening on Wednesday. The twins are doing well. They both measured a few days ahead at 11w4d. The placenta bleeding has decreased 50% so all appears to be going well. The u/s was amazing. It was great to see how much they have developed in 3 weeks. Buttercup was very active, moving it's arms and legs. Ivan, being the musician in the family, quickly stated that Buttercup is going to be an orchestra conductor. Apricot got a little jealous from the attention Buttercup was getting and gave us it's back. After awhile it lied on it's stomach with the head to the side...it was so cute. I couldn't believe how they were moving around already.

I met with the maternal fetal medicine specialist. She seemed very nice but we had a difference of opinion with regards to the Heparin. She adamantly stated that she wanted me to stop it immediately. Based on my results she does not think I need it and feels folic acid supplementation will be suffice. She thinks it will be more of a risk for me to continue because of the decrease in platelets and bone loss. Ivan and I expressed that we are most concerned with assuring that I will not lose the pregnancy. I was bothered that she was so sure that it wouldn't happen. I am continuing the Heparin and will be testing my homocysteine levels when my RE returns from vacation next week.

Overall I am feeling good...so glad I can finally say that. There were a couple of days this week when I felt like crap but this weekend I felt great. I walked a lot and spent most of the weekend outdoors (inspite of the heat).

I finally told my supervisor and co-workers on Thursday. I'm so glad since now I don't have to try to hide the belly and boy is there a belly. So I'm officially out of the closet and everyone knows. They are being very supportive and accomodating and I plan on taking full advantage of it ;)

Hope everyone is doing well.

| posted by Liz at 8:27 PM |

16 Comments:

 Anonymous commented at 10:59 PM~  

Oh Liz, your babies are amazing!! I can't believe how much they've grown. I'm so glad things are going well...hope it continues.

 Cookie Lisa commented at 11:46 PM~  

Yay! I am so happy that the babies are doing well and that you feel good. I am sure it is such a great feeling to share your good news with everyone!

Thanks for updating!

 Shell commented at 8:31 AM~  

Liz~ they are great!! I didnt get a good u/s pic with my 1st tri screening. So happy that things are going well!!!!

 Jenna commented at 9:14 AM~  

Even though I saw them this morning when I walked in my cubicle, it was still amazing to see them in your blog!

I am so glad that everything is going well. I can't believe you are almost in the second trimester.

 jude commented at 11:04 AM~  

Liz! They are so cute! SO glad you're feeling good too!

All my best!

Jude

 Heather P. commented at 12:27 PM~  

Liz ask about lovenox. I took that instead of heprin due to it doesn't take the calcium away. At 36 weeks I was switched back to heprin for delivery.
They look wonderful!!!

 Jen, Rich & Joey commented at 4:17 PM~  

Oh, the twins are so cute! I can't believe how much they've grown. From just a few cells, now to babies with arms & legs kicking and moving around. That's incredible.

And I'm so glad you're feeling better. I'm sure telling your co-workers was a relief to ya.

I hope all continues to go well.
Jennie

 Anonymous commented at 5:58 PM~  

Oh Liz, Apricot and Buttercup are great! So glad things are going well.

 Anonymous commented at 6:26 PM~  

OH they are so cute!!! I know it was great to see them moving...it really is a wonderful experience. Glad you are feeling better.

 Anonymous commented at 7:29 PM~  

What great looking babies! Glad to hear you are feeling better and all is well with the lil ones. Keep us updated.

 Anonymous commented at 10:51 PM~  

Congrats on your babies...they are so cute.

 Nico commented at 2:43 PM~  

I'm so happy that April and Buttercup are measuring right on target. I hope that everything continues to go so well!!

 Anonymous commented at 12:18 PM~  

Oh they are great! I can't believe how developed they are. I know seeing them was a wonderful experience.

 Jenn commented at 1:59 PM~  

I love reading the updates on you Liz - I smile the whole time!!! It is such an amazing thing to be pregnant and with twins it is that much more of a miracle~

Good luck to you!!!!

 Kris commented at 6:59 PM~  

How sweet they are! Congratulations. I'm glad you are feeling well, too.

 Ella commented at 1:11 PM~  

Hi - Just stumbled over to your blog. Congrats on this pregnancy going well. I'm glad you are feeling well and I hope everything continues along smoothly for you. You give a lot of us out there some much needed hope. I'll be thinking of you and wishing you a continued easy and smooth journey. A fellow NYC gal.

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