How Many Did You Say?!?

We've got two little French fries baking away! 

S & B have been blessed with a boy and a girl! We put two babies in, and both stuck :) I cannot believe it! We couldn't get a clear enough picture of both babies in view at the same time so this shot had to do, but they were there with their little beating hearts! So crazy to see since I am only 6w2d pregnant! Our next official ultrasound is June 10th.

When the tech put the wand on my belly, we only saw one initial sac. I quickly felt a moment of guilt as if I did something that would make the other one not stick. S & B said that even only one baby would be amazing, but I really wanted to give them two since they have experienced a loss. Not even a few seconds later when she moved the wand, BAM! Another little sac. Everyone was screaming and shouting. S & B were so thrilled! I am still in pure shock, excitement, and a bit of panic. Which I'm sure is normal for any woman who realizes she is carrying twins. 

I have been dealing with morning sickness, sciatica, extreme fatigue, and unwanted moodiness for the past two weeks and now I know why. These little beans are going to suck the life out of me, but it is all worth it! The Dr. prescribed me some anti-nausea medicine and my kids have been sleeping wonderfully. Here's to 34 more weeks with these little beans!

Week 6

Houston, we have morning sickness! What a way to start off week six. Little bean(s), you are the size of a lentil. Woop woop! Facial features are starting to take shape and I'm wondering which features of your mom and dad you will get. One more week down, 34 more to go! 

Surro Support - Mother's Day Tea!

Today we had our monthly surrogate support group meeting. It was the cutest theme - Mother's Day Tea! We absolutely stuffed our faces, had the most delicious tea, and learned proper tea party etiquette from a true Brit :)

Beta #2 Results

When I received my results from my first beta on Monday morning, the Dr. asked me to return to the lab ASAP to get my second beta done. This would show the growth of the hcg hormone in a 48 hour timeframe. Since my first number was 565, they wanted to see it double to at least 1,100. Unfortunately my results slipped between the cracks at the lab and I just received them 2 days later. Grrr! But great news, my hcg is now at 1,800!! Absolutely thrilled and still thinking twins! Either way I am pregnant, and the baby is thriving! Ultrasound has been scheduled for June 10th! We will see then if it's one or two! 

Week 5

Happy 5 weeks little bean(s)! This week you are the size of a sesame seed! Your momma has already begun preparing for your arrival. She showed me the array of outfits that she has gone out and purchased since finding out you are officially on your way! We have a long way to go, but somehow you will be here in the blink of an eye!

Beta #1 Results

Hello friends! I can finally share the good news because it is official --- S & B are expecting!!!

So thrilled for S & B! Oh my goodness! I have been getting positive pregnancy tests at home since 3 days after the transfer, but today I got my first official beta score, which is a blood test that detects the hcg pregnancy hormone. My levels were 565 :)) Anything over 100 are a positive result and anything over 500 can be indicative of twins! I am waiting for the results of my second draw from today and then we can schedule my ultrasound to see how many French fries are burrowed in my belly :))) Feel free to leave a comment for them <3

In The Meantime...

Hi everyone! I know that my blog has been very quiet since my transfer. S & B and I are waiting for my blood draws to share our latest news. So please know that I am not slacking on updates -- just (im)patiently waiting, as usual!

But what I can share is that I am still having to continue my daily injections and meds
. This progesterone is no joke! I am currently on 200mg of progesterone daily. 100mg of it is the injection and 100mg of it is an insert. I am loving every minute of this journey, but I have to be blunt.. I want to obliterate my med stash. The progesterone injection itself is not the painful part, it's the lingering ache the next day. Have you ever been kicked by a horse in your backside? Well, this is what I'm guessing it feels like. Everyday I have to switch sides so there is not much time to recover before it's being injected again. My hips are literally numb. It feels the way your mouth feels after getting dental work done. I am counting down the weeks to be done! Again, I know this is part of the process, but it's nice to vent about it :)

Thanks for letting me ramble!

One week to BETA!

In one week I will go in for my beta blood draw to see if either of the embryos, or both, are a cookin'! I am feeling very optimistic and very much pregnant so we are hoping for great numbers :) 

Bedrest

Today is day 3 of bedrest. I am so ready to be up and active again! I have enjoyed being able to rest but I miss playing with my kids and the everyday chaos that we have in our home. I've been continuing my injections and meds. Today I'm having dull cramps so I'm hoping it's the little French fries getting comfy :) Maria from my agency called me last night to check on me, so that was super sweet. Between my friends and family, my phone has been buzzing off the hook. I love it! S & B look so happy and cannot wait for my beta test on the 19th! Hoping for great numbers!!

{{Transfer Day}}

Today was the biggest day of this journey so far! Amazing, amazing, amazing! I slept so peacefully and deep last night. I woke up this morning with excitement and joy, but no nervousness. There was this serene calmness about me today. I don't know if I had loved ones on the other side sending me all of their peace, but it was a peaceful morning. I started my Monday morning as I always do - meeting friends for bagels at our favorite bagel shop. But this morning was extra special because I went to visit a girlfriend who just had her embryo transfer two days ago, so she's on bed rest. I took her a bagel and got some positive energy from her as well :) I ended my morning here in town getting my blood drawn and off we went to drop our kiddos off with a friend so we could head to the clinic.

We arrived at the clinic early because we are early for everything! I wanted to get there and have time to relax. I skyped with S & B for a few minutes and then I was called back. It all happened so fast! They had me drink a ton of water beforehand to fill my bladder, but I think I over did it. I almost wet myself, it was so uncomfortable. The nurse had me put on a gown, cap, and booties, and I laid in a waiting room with beds and partitions. I honestly thought they were going to have to put a diaper on me. Finally after they checked my uterine lining via ultrasound I was able to empty my bladder, but not all the way. Sounds easier than it really is! The transfer occured in the same room that I have had all of my ultrasound in for the past month. So surreal. My husband Tim was able to be there with me and film the procedure. From start to finish, it was less than 10 minutes. The staff were all so great and sweet. I was able to skype with S & B again right after and I could just see the relief on their face. All of these months of stress and anxiety was just washed away. Yes, we still have to wait 2 weeks to get our betas done (blood draw that detects pregnancy hormones), but at least the transfer was over and went perfect. I am now on bed rest and enjoying myself tremendously! I can't wait to update with positive news soon!!

Thanks for all of the support and love!

Transfer Day Eve!

Transfer time is in less than 14 hours!! I spent my day visiting with my husband's family and driving home from central California. It was a lovely distraction from all of my nerves. Luckily, tonight I have been extremely calm. I am currently watching Baby Mama. It's a hilarious comedy about surrogacy. You should check it out if you are a fan of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler :)) Can't wait for tomorrow!!!