Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Ultrasound at 7 Weeks

Yesterday morning was our second ultrasound. I woke up feeling nervous and found out that morning sickness nausea paired with fertility clinic anxiety is not a good combination. 

I got stuck with my least favorite NP. She didn't say much, and there was definitely no congratulations. When she started the scan she saw 2 and was annoyed I didn't tell her there were 2. It did make me smirk a little that she was doing the ultrasound since she was the one who warned me that Dr. Br.averman was just going to take my money. She's never been very friendly or nice, so I didn't care much. I just wanted to see our little ones again. 

As soon as she started I saw the 2 little sacs again. She pointed out both heartbeats and W squeezed my hand. She was pretty quick with everything. Both babies measured 6w5d and I was 7w1d. I'm really not concerned they are measuring a few days behind since I know there is a margin for error and that there can be a little difference with no problem. Baby A's heartbeat was 127 and baby B's was 129. She didn't let us listen to the heartbeats for long, just quickly played them in order to measure. It felt more scientific than anything else. I was a little disappointed we didn't get to hear them a little longer, but oh well. They are just so rushed at that clinic, so they don't take much time to do anything. 

I was so relived to see them both and hear their little heartbeats. It's amazing to think that I have 2 little babies growing away inside me. 

I went yesterday to get my blood drawn again to test my Anti Herparin XA. I made it just on time to be 4 hours after my Lovenox shot. The phlebotomist drew my blood and I left. A little while later I had a voicemail on my phone. It was the lab saying something was wrong and that they wanted me to come back and get it done again. I know that what was wrong is that the phlebotomist used the wrong tube. I thought about mentioning it when I was there, but didn't.  I had a done the same blood work a week prior and the phlebotomist was sure to go ask someone before drawing my blood. She was surprised as to which tube was needed.

I was pretty annoyed they screwed it up and that I had to go back today and do it again. I'm no stranger to needles and blood draws, but I'd like to avoid unnecessary ones if possible. 

Annoyance aside, I'm so happy and excited about our little twins. We are just feeling so lucky and blessed. 


15 comments:

  1. Yay! This is great news. I remember at my second ultrasound at my REs clinic, my husband couldn't come because he was sick, so I asked if I could videotape it with my phone. The nurse said, "yes, but make sure you have your camera ready because I won't have the sound on long as it sucks the energy out of the machine." Um, you mean the machine that is PLUGGED IN? And I've only paid this clinic how much money over the last 6 years, I think you can let me listen to the heartbeat for as long as I want to.

    When do you graduate to your OB so you don't have to see this NP again?

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  2. So exciting and welcome to the twins club!!

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  3. Wonderful to know you are carrying those two little ones. I remember how great it was to see and hear those heartbeats pumping away. Congrats again.

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  4. Yay for 2 little heartbeats. Must be such a great thing to hear. I am really nervous but excited for my first ultrasound.

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  5. Ew, your nurse sounds awful (a lot like the nurse I work with - GAH), BUT, at least it was all good news. Whohoo!!

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  6. I'm glad you didn't let the unfriendly nurse get to you, but it still sucks! After waiting for this moment as long as you have, you deserve to listen to those heartbeats a little longer :)

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  7. I have been waiting for this update. I am So happy for you and So happy babies are doing well. YAY!

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  8. That nurse sounds like a real piece of work and it just goes to show what an awesome person you are not to let her get to you. I am so glad you got to hear both of their heartbeats, even if it was for a short time!! Yay! So happy for you!

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  9. YEAH!!! I hope you get an awesome OB who lets you listen as long as you like :)

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  10. Wonderful news!!!! Beautiful heart beats...yay!!!

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  11. I know exactly which NP you're talking about. She gave me the same warning about Dr. B. She makes me crazy.
    Congrats again on your very successful cycle with Dr. B. Thanks for keeping us posted :-)

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  12. GREAT news :) I kind of want to slap that NP...would it kill her to be kind and friendly??? Ugh.

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  13. It totally brings me back :) you are in for an amazing journey! Enjoy it!

    I also wanted to mention that for some reason, women who get pg with twins via Ivf tend to have bleeding episodes more than others.

    No one warned me! I bled so much at 7 weeks, I thought it was over. My dr was so sweet, assured me it was probably okay, but it was seriously so much red blood.
    Sure enough, both were fine. It was a SCH. Everything resolved and they are 8 months old now, and HEALTHY!!! ;)

    Congrats!!!!!!

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