Tuesday, May 18, 2010

A Happy Ultrasound

I reached another milestone yesterday - a happy ultrasound visit!! I didn't hear "there's no heartbeat" or "there's no reason to worry ...yet". Instead, I heard the word "perfect" several times and saw many smiles from the three medical professionals in the room. It felt surreal. I don't even remember half of what went on because I felt like I was in a dream. Luckily, the ultrasound pictures captured all the details.

It appears the twins are in a neck and neck competition to be "ahead". One was 19mm and the other is 20mm, and they both had a heartrate of 176. I already love them so much and am just hoping and praying they continue to grow. The days are still going by very slowly but our confidence and excitement level is increasing. I still can't help thinking about stories of miscarriages at 10 and 12 weeks, but I know that with each good visit, my chances improve.

With that ultrasound, I have "graduated" from the RE's office. I have my first OBGYN appointment on Monday so I'll get a little more info then (they are not planning to do an ultrasound but will listen for the heartbeats).

Otherwise, I'm just trying to take it day by day, finding comfort in McDonald's french fries, jelly bellies, and such. I feel so blessed to be at this point.

16 comments:

  1. I am so incredibly happy for you! This is great news! Happy Graduation! :)

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  2. So glad to hear that you had a great ultrasound and passed yet another milestone. You give me hope!

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  3. Wonderful news!!! Congratulations. :) I can't wait to hear how your first OB appointment goes.

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  4. Such awesome news!! Congrats on "graduating" from your RE!

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  5. Happy Graduation! Great news that everything is on track!

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  6. Go McFries and Jelly Bellies! I think those should be the nicknames for those two beans you have in there :) Glad each reassuring visit brings you closer and closer to the goal!

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  7. Amazing news. I'm so happy for you :)

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  8. Wonderful news! I'm so thrilled for you Alice.

    Can't wait to hear how your OB visit goes Monday!

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  9. Congrats on the twins & the happy ultra sound! :)

    ICLW #106

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  10. Congrats on the twin pregnancy and the wonderful ultrasound.

    ~ICLW#25

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  11. Hello from ICLW!!! Wow - this is awesome!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

    I'll definitely be following your progress - I'm only a few weeks behind you...

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  12. YAY for a great ultrasound. Love hearing from another twin mommy. Where in the bay area do you live? I'm in Fremont!

    *ICLW*

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  13. Wonderful u/s news!!!!

    ICLW
    http://daega99-arewethereyet.blogspot.com/

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  14. Great news! You have had quite the journey, and now twins on the way. Congratulations :)

    Happy ICLW! #29

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  15. Congrats on the pregnancy.

    Happy ICLW!!
    #40 http://thegalwho.wordpress.com/

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