I just can't believe I'm here! I mean, every time I look in the mirror, I have no choice but to believe it (we're talking big belly!), but still . . .
What a crazy ride this has been! I was just reading a post on the message board that I'm on and this woman was excited about the number of follicles she has this cycle and scheduling her IUI and it just took me back to all of those months of trying. All of those months of anticipation and stress! I just can't believe we're here! I'm just so overwhelmed with joy and gratitude, because I swear there was time when we never thought we'd make it here!
And where exactly is here? We have been blessed with not one but two babies! TWO! You would think that such a blessing couldn't get any sweeter! But don't underestimate what God can do! Because not only are we going to be bring home two beautiful babies, but they're a boy and a girl! A brother and a sister! A twin brother and a twin sister! What bond can be more special?
I had a quick appointment yesterday, because I was concerned with some discomfort when I walk. While I was there, I got a call from the genetic counselor letting us know that the final results came in from our amnio and our babies came back perfect! Out of all the conditions and issues they look for, our babies came back totally in the clear! That's enough good news to place any mommy-to-be firmly on Cloud 9! But, the good news kept on coming!
First, the discomfort that I'm feeling is common for women, pregnant with one baby, in their 3rd trimester (26-40 weeks). Now, even though I'm only 18 weeks, I'm actually already measuring in my 3rd trimester!! Can you believe it! So the discomfort is actually a good thing! It means I'm growing the way I'm supposed to! I also learned that apparently, my cervix is "like REALLY long . . . I mean it's great". What that means, according to my doctor, is that I don't appear to be at risk of pre-term labor!
Oh and on a totally separate note, I also got my one hour glucose test back and I'm not at all at risk of gestational diabetes!
So, that's where "here" is and the blessings just keep on coming!
Tomorrow we'll get final approval of our home loan and we'll be one step closer to owning a our own place to bring our wonder twins home to!
Thank you Lord for all that you've done for us! And thanks to all of you, for all of your prayers, positive thoughts, love and support!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Lookin Good!
Hi Everyone!
Sorry I've been a way for a bit! Frank and I have been really busy preparing for our new life! Let's see what you may have missed.
Well, first, if you haven't already heard . . . we're having a boy and a girl! Yes, it's true, we're being blessed with one of each and we couldn't be any happier! The only problem is that I am at a total loss for boy names. All suggestions are welcome!
Let's see, what else? Oh yeah, we got the results back from the amnio! But first, let me tell you how TERRIBLE of a test that was! I have NEVER in my life experience something as horrible as an amnio. I mean, I'm sure that childbirth will be significantly worse, but for now that test is at the very top of my list! BE WARNED ALL OF YOU FUTURE MOMS-TO-BE . . . it ain't pretty!
Anyway, back to the results! Both our son and our daughter (tee hee hee) are absolutely, positively, 100% perfect . . . and I'm pretty sure the doctor also said beautiful! We can now sit back and try to relax as we count down the months, days, hours and minutes until they arrive! Man, I just can't wait!
The only thing left to update you on is our return to Chicago! We're so excited to be returning home! I have to admit that I'm going to miss NYC, my job and the wonderful friends that we've made here! The Big Apple's been very kind to us! But, there's just something so calming about returning home, where I can be close to my mom and sister!
Not only are we returning home, but we're actually in the process of purchasing our first house! Just the thought of Frank and I bringing our wonder twins home to our very own place is enough to reduce me to tears on the spot! A life like this, with a home and a family, is not something that Frank and I have really allowed ourselves to ever imagine having. The level of happiness that we have experienced so far and are preparing to continue to experience is nothing short of a blessing.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we continue to work toward our goal of providing our children with the best possible start in life that we can provide!
Talk to you soon!
Sorry I've been a way for a bit! Frank and I have been really busy preparing for our new life! Let's see what you may have missed.
Well, first, if you haven't already heard . . . we're having a boy and a girl! Yes, it's true, we're being blessed with one of each and we couldn't be any happier! The only problem is that I am at a total loss for boy names. All suggestions are welcome!
Let's see, what else? Oh yeah, we got the results back from the amnio! But first, let me tell you how TERRIBLE of a test that was! I have NEVER in my life experience something as horrible as an amnio. I mean, I'm sure that childbirth will be significantly worse, but for now that test is at the very top of my list! BE WARNED ALL OF YOU FUTURE MOMS-TO-BE . . . it ain't pretty!
Anyway, back to the results! Both our son and our daughter (tee hee hee) are absolutely, positively, 100% perfect . . . and I'm pretty sure the doctor also said beautiful! We can now sit back and try to relax as we count down the months, days, hours and minutes until they arrive! Man, I just can't wait!
The only thing left to update you on is our return to Chicago! We're so excited to be returning home! I have to admit that I'm going to miss NYC, my job and the wonderful friends that we've made here! The Big Apple's been very kind to us! But, there's just something so calming about returning home, where I can be close to my mom and sister!
Not only are we returning home, but we're actually in the process of purchasing our first house! Just the thought of Frank and I bringing our wonder twins home to our very own place is enough to reduce me to tears on the spot! A life like this, with a home and a family, is not something that Frank and I have really allowed ourselves to ever imagine having. The level of happiness that we have experienced so far and are preparing to continue to experience is nothing short of a blessing.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we continue to work toward our goal of providing our children with the best possible start in life that we can provide!
Talk to you soon!
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