Week 10

This is an exciting week for us! I was able to see my regular OB and finally start to feel like a normal pregnant person. Lately I have been feeling like a walking science experiment. I've felt so out of the loop and out of tune with my body, but now that I've seen my Dr, I feel much better. She's amazing and makes me feel like I am in control of the pregnancy :) I have one more appointment with the IVF Dr next week, and hopefully I will be weaned off of all the medications I am on. I cannot wait for that.

Little bean looks fabulous and healthy. The second sac is significantly smaller so we are officially back down to one. But we are so happy for the one, healthy baby. I am starting to feel flutters which is very exciting! We can find out the gender in 8 weeks!

Week 9

Yes, yes.. a day late! Whoops! Trust me, you would not want to see a picture of what I looked like yesterday. I was so nauseous ALL day!

Week 9 -- woohoo! Little bean is the size of a grape this week and it's little heart has finished dividing into 4 chambers. I cannot believe how much my stomach is already popping out, but I guess that's what comes with a third pregnancy.


I'm hoping that this sickness is very temporary and goes away soon, again. Our next ultrasound is in just a few weeks. I'm hoping to get pictures of our last ultrasound so I can share with you how little bean is growing!

Week 8: A Bittersweet Post

Hello, week 8!

This past week I have been feeling much more energized and feeling much better. I had an ultrasound today and we received some shocking, yet bittersweet news. One of the twins has vanished. We saw two full grown sacs (one just slightly smaller than the other), but only one healthy and thriving baby in one. It was a moment of sadness, yet one filled with excitement to still have one growing baby with a strong heart beat. I know S & B are saddened by this since it looks the baby vanished within the last two weeks, however, they reassured me that they are so thrilled to have their bundle of joy on the way. We ended our ultrasound skype with smiles and excitement, so all is well. I know that losing the twin was not because of something I did, but am very thankful that the other little bean was active and strong.

Silver linings: We get to do a gender reveal!, I won't be high risk and will be able to deliver as planned, this one baby will be beyond spoiled forever.

I have been so blessed to have the best intended parents who seem to put my emotions before theirs when they don't have to. I am looking forward to delivering this little boy or girl and watching an amazing family be formed <3

Week 7

Week 7 is upon us! S & B have two little babes the size of blueberries growing right now. Little hands and feet are developing on your little arms and legs. Lots of important development will be happening these next few weeks so we're getting lots of rest and good nutrition :) Next official ultrasound is next Tuesday!

I Skyped with S & B yesterday. It's always lovely to skype with them, but yesterday was kind of emotional. They were telling me that they were on vacation with family while we were skyping during the ultrasound last week. They were able to celebrate the great news with their family. So amazing. But what really hit me in the gut was when they told me that this was the same weekend, two years ago, when they told their family that they were expecting their son (who sadly passed 7 months later in utero). I am excited for them to have a second chance and have the opportunity to take their babies on vacation with family next year :)

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