20 Weeks

Finally I made it to the halfway point. I've gotten some of the items I need for the babies. I still need to get a lot more.
The babies seem to be growing right on target. I'm really happy about that. I'll be going this week for another OB visit. I like to see the sonograms, they are all soooo precious. It's nice to be able to see that they are okay. The one problem with my OB, he doesn't spend a lot of time on the ultrasound and he won't look at the genders.
I'm feeling more pregnant every day now. I'm getting bigger and I'm finally feeling them move a little more now. I know they are moving around even if I don't feel them. On the sonogram, they move around a lot. Baby A seems to be hitting or kicking Baby B all the time. Poor little baby!

Migraines...new information

My last migraine was a week ago. Two days before that I had an appointment with neurology and I was given a mouth piece to clinch my teeth down on while having a headache or migraine. The doctor also told me to take magnesium oxide to see if it will help with the migraines.
I started taking it the following monday and so far I haven't had a migraine.
I think it may be working because I'm experiencing the aura (seeing light spots etc) and feeling like I need to throw up, also being very tired. It seems like a migraine is trying to happen but something is stopping me from having a full blown migraine.
I'm just praying we've found something to keep the migraines away.

3D Ultrasound.....I'm so confused now!!!

September 27, 2008
We went in for a 3D Ultrasound and now I'm more confused about my babies genders. Not so much about Baby A, she's a girl at least that's what all the technician have said.
Then when the technician was trying to check Baby B, well it turned out to be so funny. She spent so much time on that baby. That baby must be shy or modest. At one point Baby A was in front of Baby B, hiding it's gender. Then another time Baby A had a leg in the way, then Baby B had it's own hand in the way. After looking all around Baby B in every direction possible, the technician asked me to take a walk, and try to go to the bathroom so maybe Baby B would move around some. When I came back she started looking again, and Baby B moved alright, now it's legs were crossed! The technician didn't want to give up so she kept looking and finally she said, I don't think I can tell you the gender 100% at this time, but it looks like it may be a girl only becuase I don't see any boy parts. Then she did one more look and said, "oh, I see something that might make me change my mind". Okay, now what?! She said she can't be certain, but she may see something that might be boy parts. Well, by now I've gotten used to the idea of having two girls and the possibility they may be identical. Great! Does this mean I'll have to take back half the clothes I bought and exchange them for boy clothes?
The technician told me to make another appointment because she couldn't get the gender of Baby B and because she couldn't get a face shot of Baby A. So, I'll be going back in about 3 weeks to see if we can see the gender of Baby B once and for all! That little one must be really shy or it's just playing with us.
Well, this is confusing. I'm I having two girls or am I having a boy and a girl? I guess I'll find out one day. I may not know until they are here.

Also, I was told during my 19-20 week scan that there are two placentas. How is that during my 12 week scan the technician said he only saw one placenta and at my 20 week scan the technician said it looks like two placentas? So, how do you go from one placenta to two placentas? I don't know now. I was thinking I'm probably having identical twins, but now with that said about the two placentas I'm not sure. I know they can still be identical even if there are two placentas, but now there may be a possibility they are fraternal. Well, once we find out Baby B's gender and if it is a boy, then we know they are fraternal.
I'll be having more ultrasounds, so I'm sure I'll be finding more out each time.

Another Ultrasound

September 25, 2008
I went to the next ultrasound and everything looks good still. The sonographer today said she believes that Baby B is also a girl. It's funny because Baby B is trying hard not to show off it's gender.
I hope Baby B is a girl because I went shopping for baby clothes at Carter's, I love Carter's clothes. We bought tons of matching girl outfits, blankets, etc. Everything is sooooooo cute.
I kept saying I wasn't going to dress them alike if they were the same sex. Yeah, right! When I got to Carter's I started picking matching outfits and my Mom laughed at me and said, "oh, I thought you were'nt going to dress them alike"? I told her I can't help it, now that I know they are two of the same sex. I want to dress them alike some time, at least while they are little, but when they get bigger I don't think I will be doing that. They can decide if they want to dress alike then.
When I got home I hung all their little dresses and outfits up and put blankets and onesies on a shelf. I can't wait until they get here.

Do we know what we're having yet??? I think so!

Our 19-20 ultrasound went really well yesterday. The babies are looking good. I have to go back again today because the technician forgot to measure a couple of things because of all the talking we were doing.
Anyway here is what we found out about the genders. Baby A is 100% a GIRL and Baby B is probably a GIRL. The technician couldn't say 100%, so she said she is pretty sure it's a girl.
So, that's what we are going with. I think they are identical so of course they would be two girls. That means I will have 1 boy and 3 girls! Oh boy, or should I say oh GIRL!
I'm happy they are looking good.

19 Weeks

Well, happy 19 weeks to me....with a migraine. There isn't much else to report this past week except the migraines I've been suffering. I am getting larger and so are my feet. They are so fat and they hurt when I walk. Everyone laughs at me because I'm waddling when I walk already and I don't look that far along yet. I'm not looking forward to what I know will happen when the babies really get big.
My Mom keeps reminding me that since I have two in here I measure as if I'm further along. So I'm thinking 19 weeks with twins is about the same as being over 23 weeks with a singleton. Plus what a difference twins make. They take so much more out of you than when you carry one baby. I guess since there are two babies everything is doubled. Two pregnancies at one time, oh how it hurts.
I'm just hoping the migraines stop at some point. I thought they would possibly end after my first trimester, but no, I'm still having them in my second trimester. So, now I'm hoping they stop once I reach my third trimester. When I first found out I was pregnant (around 5 weeks), the migraines came on strong and lasted for over 3 weeks, averaging 1-2 daily. I'm so thankful I'm not having them that often now. With everything else women who are pregnant with twins have to go through, coupled with migraines, I just can't wait until time passes and these babies are here. I'm grateful I have help with my other two children, otherwise I don't know how I would get through this. It's funny how people step up to help when there are twins/multiples being born, but when it's a singleton you're basically on your own. I'm not complaining, I'm stating how things seem to be. I am very grateful for the help that everyone is extending to me and my family.
I need to go and rest now, this migraine is killing me and it's hard to see what I'm writing, I hope it makes sense.
I have my 19 week ultrasound this week...finally! I'll let you know how it goes. First off I'm praying the babies are healthy with no problems and second I'm hoping they are in the right position to see their genders. Also, I hope I don't have a migraine that day, I've waited too long for this ultrasound, I don't want to have to reschedule it.

Migraine...Here we go again!

I went to a migraine specialist on Friday. He has prescribed a vitamin medication for me and he also gave me something to put between my teeth and clinch down on when I get a migraine. Of course I didn't feel to well yesterday so I didn't pick up the medication. Just my luck, I woke up with a migraine today and I wasn't prepared, no medication and no teeth clincher with me. I've been helping my Mom house/dog sit for my brother and sister-in-law while they are on vacation. I do have my other medication with me, my vicodin and tylenol, so I took that. I'm able to handle the pain a bit better now, but the vision problem is what's really frustrating. I also get nauseated when I'm having a migraine, I try and keep from throwing up, so I lie still until it goes away.
The migraine doctor also said I should go in when I have another migraine and they will put me on some oxygen. I tried that with one of my other pregnancies and it didn't seem to help, so I'm not sure I will even go in and try it again.

18 Weeks

Well, we're getting there, one week at a time. I'm considered being at the halfway point now. Next week I go for my "BIG" ultrasound, I can't wait! I'm praying the babies are healthy especially with my migraines and the medication I've been taking. I'm also anxious to find out what we're having. I hope they will be in the right position to get a good look!
I am so wiped out from having migraines. They put me flat on my back for a few days. Every time I talk to my OB about my migraines, he tells me they should stop after about 5 months. Another doctor told me that most conditions won't carry on to the next trimester. Well, he was wrong about that. I've had migraines since I was 5 weeks pregnant, all through my first trimester and now I'm having them into my second trimester. With my other pregnancies the migraines didn't start until my third trimester, so I knew the end was close in site. With this pregnancy the end isn't all that close. I hope they don't continue until the end of this pregnancy.

I haven't been able to really enjoy any of my pregnancies it seems like. I hear other people say how much they loved being pregnant, even my Mom said the same thing. Why couldn't I have taken after her, no morning sickness, just enjoyable pregnancies. I guess that's never going to happen for me since this will probably be my last pregnancy. I don't think I could go through this again. If these babies are fraternal then I have a chance to become pregnant with twins again. It's funny how some women can get pregnant with multilple mutliples. Just my luck, that would be me. So, I better quit while I'm ahead!

Migraines are back with a vengeance

I can't believe this, seven migraines in less than three days. It started on Thursday afternoon with two migraines, then on Friday by noon I had another one. Friday night about 9:30 another came on and they kept coming throughout the night and early this morning. By 4 a.m. I went to the emergency room to see if I could get something stronger for the pain, I had been taking vicodin and tylenol. When I got there the nurse treated me as if I were having a bad headache. She asked me about my pain level and I told her it was at a 10. She couldn't believe it, she said "for a headache? You mean it's just as bad as labor pains?" I told her yes it is. I guess she has never suffered from a migraine. It made me mad that she kept referring to it as a "headache" and not a migraine. I know the difference between the two.
Anyway, all they did for me is give me an IV drip with saline solution to rehydrate me. I didn't feel like I was dehydrated because I drink plenty of fluid day and night. I think the next time I have a series of migraines, I will just stay home and take care of myself.

Naming Twins??? This is a tough one for me.

I'm having a hard time trying to decide on names. I know it may be a little soon since I don't know what their genders are yet, but I know I need to think about it. I have a hard time with names, I don't really like too many for some reason. I thought I had at least a girl name, which was Jaelyn, but then my sister-in-law said the same thing without knowing I kind of picked it out. She is due December 25, 2008 with their 3rd daughter. Now, I dropped that name off my list and I think she did too. I don't know what names she still has on her list but I have come up with three others now. Right now I like Allie, Hallie, Kylie and Jayden. The only boys names I've come up with so far are; Dominic and Damon. I'm just having a tough time trying to come up with anything I really like so far. I've looked and I've looked so I may just wait until I know what their genders are before I try and decide. I'll have until a few days after they are born to make a final decision.
This subject tires me out so I'm going to give it a rest for now. I'll get back to looking after a couple of weeks once we know what they are.

17 Weeks

Wow, 17 weeks and how many more to go? I feel like I've only just begun and I'm already feeling like I need it to be done. I want the time to fly by, but I don't. I want them to be here, but I know they need to grow as much as they can to be healthy. Last week I had some migraines, I'm hoping this week I can get by without having any.
Two more weeks until I go for my "BIG" sonogram. I hope the babies are growing healthy. I'm concerned about TTTS. I know I'm not sure if they are identical, but I still think about it. I'm trying to eat as healthy as possible. I drink lots of water and I try and get as much rest as I can, it's hard with two other children running around. Now with my son in kindergarten I have to change things in the household. Everyone has to be on a schedule, this should also help when the babies come. I never really had my other two kids on schedules when they were babies, but I know with twins, I will have to make sure we all stick to one.
I need to start keeping a journal about my migraines. I know it's usually what has occurred the day before that will bring on a migraine. Then again I have to remember that my hormones are rushing at any given time and with two babies it's worse. I just pray I don't go through the same thing I did while pregnant with my daughter. I was at labor and delivery constantly trying to get relief. I need to make an appointment with my regular doctor so we can try and find another medication for the migraines. The nephedipine isn't stopping them all together, so I need to try something different.

Migraine....AGAIN! When will they end?

I can't believe this, another migraine. That's about 5 in one week now. I must be having a hormone rush this week! My OB told me to contact my primary care physician and talk to her about changing my medication for migraines. I'm not sure if the nephedipine is working at all. It may be working somewhat, but I'm still getting migraines. I know there is other medication out there, I've looked it up online, but now I can't remember where I saw it. So, back to researching to see what I can come up with.
On another note...I fell yesterday right on my behind with one leg twisted under me. Oh do I hurt!. Of course one of my kids dropped ice on the floor and didn't pick it up and I slipped on it and down I went. Just what I need, my sciatic nerve is flaring up, my ligament in my crotch is killing me and now this. I am soooooo sore I can hardly walk, I so do not look forward to the next few months. The only bright side....my babies are growing and they seem to be healthy. I know I can handle the pain, I just don't look forward to it that's all. As bad as I'm hurting now, I hate to feel how bad it will get the bigger they get. The doctor told me I'm almost to the halfway point...I hope so!

OB Visit Today

Well, first everything is okay with the babies. But, I was disappointed that my OB doesn't do gender checks. He said the machine as good as the ones where they do ultrasounds. I can give him that, it did look small and older. Anyway, now I have to wait until my 19 week ultrasound on September 24th. I'm happy I got to see them again and their little hearts beating away. They were real active, but I'm not feeling all the movements they are making. Not yet anyway. I'm sure it won't be too much longer though. I was a little sad that the sonogram he did was quick and I didn't get any pictures this time. He did say all is well with both of them and that I didn't need to come back in for four more weeks.
Now I have to wait three more weeks until I know what genders they are! I want the time to fly by, I'm in so much pain already. I asked if I would be able to get a temporary disability placard for my car and he told me I would have to go through my regular doctor for that. I'm thinking I will need one soon. My crotch ligament is killing me and now my sciatic nerve is getting on my last nerve. I'm only 16 weeks and I'm having a hard time walking already. I'm doing the duck waddle, I never did it this early before.
One good thing he told us about labor and delivery. We labor in a regular labor room and then it depends on how the labor is going. That's when they will decide if I will be able to give birth vaginally or if I will need a c-section. I'm hoping and praying for the vaginal birth!!!
I asked if they knew if they were identical or fraternal and he said they didn't know. That possibly the sonographer may know when I do the "BIG" ultrasound. And then he said, we may not know until after they are born. So, we'll have to leave it at that.

Just Wondering???

I don't understand how some women are told they are having identical twins before they are born. I can't figure it out. I understand how twins are made and how fraternal twins have all their own everything and identical twins can also have all their own everything.
But, at what point can the doctor or sonographer say for sure the babies are identical???
I had my first sonogram at 10 weeks and all I could see was two babies next to each other. Also they had a thin wispy line (membrane) between them that was visible at times but not at all times. My second sonogram was at 12 weeks and the membrane wasn't very visible at all. Also there was no lambda sign, it looked like the membrane made the T sign. The sonographer said it looks like one placenta and 2 sacs and there's a possibility they are identical.
I wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this?
I go to my OB this afternoon and I'm hoping we will find out the genders and if the doctor will be able to tell if they are identical or fraternal.

Migraines make me feel awful

I can't believe this, if my ligament pain and my siatic nerve pain aren't enough. I'm having back to back migraines again. I hope they don't last for 3 weeks like when I was 5 weeks pregnant. I had two migraines last night. One was just after midnight and the other one was around 5 a.m. How long will this last. I guess at least I'm off my feet and getting a lot of rest. Migraines are painful, but the worse part for me is when it affects my vision and my face and arms go numb. Not to mention the next day, I feel hungover, at least that's what I think a hanover would feel like. I don't drink and have never been drunk so I have nothing to compare it to, but that's what I imagine a hangover feels like.

Tomorrow is the first day of kindergarten for my 5 year old and I'm hoping I feel well enough to be able to take him and pick him up.

I'm only 16 weeks and I can't wait for this to be over all ready. But, I don't want to rush it, the babies need their time to develop properly. I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining and I'm sure others are suffering just as much if not worse than I am. I feel for all you pregnant moms out there.