Update with pictures!

Thanks for all the congrats messages!!

We came home Friday afternoon and things are going pretty well. It's nice to be home, but we've always enjoyed our hospital stay....one on one time with my husband and the babies. Such a special time :) The c-section was ok.... but the spinal anesthesia was the strangest feeling- felt like I couldn't breathe and so restless. I asked the anesthesiologist to put me out!! But he didn't. Ughh! Last time I was alseep for the c-section so I didn't know how it would be being awake. I was soo glad when it was over and I had recovered... but it was very special to hear their first cries and get to see them just as they came out. My husband took a video and it is so neat to see. My little girl breastfed in the recovery room.... she just latched on so easily, she's been an easy one as far as feeding goes. My son has been more of a struggle, but he's breastfeeding ok. The babies never needed NICU time and all has looked healthy with them- such a blessing. Sleep is not the best, but could be worse...but maybe it hasn't caught up to me yet! Big brother has taken to our new family members surprisingly well (so far!) Overall, things went soo smooth and we are soo in love with our two new little ones.

Warning: Below is a picture overload!! :)



My HUGE belly on the operating table!!!























Big brother asleep beside his new brother and sister :)

Babies are here!!!

Hi!!! Just a quick update- Layla and Alec were born at 0956 and 0958 weighing 6lb 9oz and 6lb 7oz! I can't believe I had that much baby in my belly!!!!!! Both babies and momma are doing well! No nicu time needed!! They are in the room with us now :) So wonderful!!!
Will update more later and add some pictures!!!!!

The big day!!

Tomorrow is the big day we welcome our precious little twins into the world!! I can't wait to meet them!! My c-section is scheduled for 930am. I'm not nervous yet but I think tomorrow morning as we head to the hospital, I will be!! Praying that it's a smooth delivery and our babies are both healthy. I just can't believe I've made it full term with twins, especially after our scare at 27.5wks.

It's been a long road to get to this day. We started trying to get pregnant in 2005, and in 2006 did two IVFs which ended in BFNs. That RE had no hope for us but fortunately another RE locally did, and we had success with our son in 2007. We never thought trying for a sibling would be so heartbreaking.... we had two miscarriages and another BFN at our local RE. It was a sad and lonely time.... thankfully CCRM gave us renewed hope for one last try for a sibling or two. We took a huge leap of faith to travel to CCRM and I'm so thankful we did!

It's so crazy to think about our embryos created on Aug 13, 2010 and transferred on October 14, 2010 are our little ones that we will meet tomorrow! I still don't think it's hit me! I'm really having a baby.....two babies!! It's so surreal!

I hope to post pictures to the blog... will update as soon as I can!!!
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers throughout our journey!

35 weeks!!

I turned 35 weeks yesterday!!! I can't believe I've made it this far with twins and after the scare I had at 27.5 weeks!! What a relief it is! These babies might not even have NICU time!! It would be wonderful to take them home with us:) At my OB appt this past week we set a c-section date for June 13!!!!! I will be 37wks 2 days along on that day. We'll see if I make it!!

I've been doing pretty well considering my belly is HUGE!! I tire out easily if up on my feet much. But no swelling at all. Blood pressure is great. I do get lots of braxton hicks if up a lot. I am on my feet quite a bit more now than I was from 28wks-32wks. We feel like I"m in a safer place now so we are a little more relaxed about things. I still use my wheelchair if we want to go out shopping. I just can't walk very far anyway!! It's exhausting!

Sleep is going better since I started taking pepcid twice a day. Makes a world of a difference. The heartburn was to a point where I was miserable, but now, it's very very mild if at all. I toss and turn some at night due to the discomforts of my huge belly and get up quite a bit to pee. I also have lots of dreams about going into labor and sometimes wake up not sure if it is a dream or not!! Overall, sleep isn't bad...could be better but not bad.

My next appointment is on Wednesday. They will do a growth scan, I can't wait to find out how much they are estimated to weigh. I know they are getting bigger... cause my belly is getting overstretched and I even have some stretch marks (started noticing about 2wks ago). They are very light, and I think they will fade, but I just hope it doesn't get worse!

I'm getting nervous about how feeding is going to work out with two babies!! I had trouble breast feeding my son, so I met with a lactation consultant. I think it took me about a month to get him to latch well! I had a few private sessions with this lactation consultant and just thought she was amazing. I gave her a call this week to talk about the twins. I'm pretty sure I'll set up some private sessions with her this time around too.

Here's a picture of my huge belly at 34 weeks!!

32 weeks!!

I am now 32 weeks 2 days along!! At my appointment last week the babies estimated to weigh 3lbs 14oz (girl) and 4lbs 4oz (boy)! My belly is now getting huge and is much like a full term singleton now!! Sleeping is getting more difficult... I find myself shifting from side to side during the night. Heartburn has been worse too, the other night it was soo bad!!! But last night I slept really well.... so that was a big relief.

I am hopeful I'll make it to 34 weeks and keeping two week goals for now. Right now 36 weeks seems too far away with how big my belly is getting, but if I can get to 34 maybe 36 won't be so bad. At my last appointment the peri didn't feel like she needed to measure my cervix since at this point they don't measure the cervix just monitor for symptoms of pre-term labor. I did have my cervix measured for peace of mind...and it has shortened to 1.7cm (so not sure if I got the peace of mind I was looking for)... but the peri wasn't concerned. Just keep my activity restrictions and monitor for signs of pre-term labor (regular contractions, bleeding, cramping, increased discharge, etc).

Bedrest is going much better than I thought it would, it's really not so bad. I'm not on strict bedrest so I get up in the morning for a shower, get up for meals, go to appointments, even putz around the house a little bit. We're renting a wheelchair so we can go out shopping every once and a while. Today we went to babies R us to return some items and also stock up on more baby stuff I didn't get at my shower.

Speaking of showers- I was supposed to have a work baby shower while I was in the hospital. It was a bummer that I missed that one, I was really looking forward to it and I know my coworkers were too. They did bring all of their gifts to my house, including an adorable diaper cake. I love diaper cakes.... they are too cute! I've always wanted to make one for someone, I hope to someday!



I had another shower this weekend. My good friend flew out from North Carolina to help throw the shower.....so sweet of her. She LOVES throwing showers and did an adorable job on the decor. The theme was pink and blue. It was a fun day!

Appt Update- Good News!

Yesterday I had an OB appt and GOOD NEWS.... my cervix lengthened to 2.5cm (was 1cm upon admission to the hospital)!!! She didn't disturb the cervix to check for dilation but it looked closed on the u/s and definitely didn't look worse.... but much better. Actually the funnel at the top looks a lot smaller. My OB thinks the bedrest is what has helped. She wants me to continue to bedrest. I was thankful b/c I was just hoping it wasn't worse and they might re-admit me to the hospital. Ughh!! So good to know the bedrest efforts seem to be helping!!! She did give me a prescription for a medication to stop contractions if they start happening frequently. But so far all has been quiet!! My next appt is Monday at the perinatologist.

I'm home!!

I did get discharged home from the hospital yesterday!!! It is nice to be home, so tempting to get up though!! There's so much to do- especially since we just moved.... it's so hard! I want to get all organized!! But I know I will get in trouble if with my husband if I do anything....and of course I don't want any regrets either. My in-laws are here right now. They are helpful with my son and have done some unpacking and organizing throughout the house, but I know my mom will be more on top of it when she comes on Wednesday. My mom is super organized :) I feel like she'll take better care of me too. Can't wait for her to get here!!

My next appt is Thursday at my OB. So it will be interesting to see if she scans my cervix!! I wonder what it is doing??? Will update if anything new happens and how my OB appt goes Thursday!!