Is that the plural form of fetus? Or does it stay the same, like moose? Or is there an "i" at the end of it - feti? Anyone know?
I've been away from the blogosphere - pregnancy symptoms were brutal for awhile, but they're getting better each day. Thank God!!!
We met with our high risk doctor today. He'll be in charge of seeing me for the "big" ultrasounds - like the 20 week one that lasts an hour. Their technology is more state of the art and they are used to twin pregnancies, so that's a good thing.
I will be 12 weeks on Wednesday and baby A (yes, we've moved from embryos to fetuses - hooray) measured 12 weeks 1 day at 5.4 cm - baby B measured 11 weeks 5 days at 5.1 cm. They look adorable! The look like real babies, not creepy caterpillar, alien things. Their arms and legs were moving and baby A even flipped around completely. Heartbeats measured 156 and 154. Does that mean they'll be the same sex? Who knows? The doctor said I had a better shot at determining the sex by flipping a coin. Looks like I'll have to wait a little longer for that info.
The doc asked if I was interested in the genetic testing to determine Down's, spina bifida, etc...It's funny, I always thought I'd want the testing. But I don't. After my DH and I talked about the "what ifs" with the doctor, we all agreed that just jumping with our eyes closed was the best route for us. There are so many ethical and moral concerns, even more so with twins. Plus, he said the results are not as accurate with twins. So, shit! I've worried enough for a lifetime - I don't want to worry about something I cannot control. Totally not worth it - I know way too many girls who received false positives on Down's and worried unnecessarily for months.
So that's the scoop. I'm going to try to scan the u/s picture in a little later tonight or tomorrow. I'll have the time to do it now that SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!!!!!
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YAY! I'm so excited to see the u/s!
ReplyDeleteExciting news! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo glad everything is going great!!!!
ReplyDeleteI missed you :) and so glad you are out of school for summer!! can't wait to see the US of the fetuses.....looked it up on wikipedia and that is what they said :)
ReplyDeletegood for you for your choice of testing....not sure what I will do, but glad you both feel great about it!
oh, and how funny the word verification was etwino....maybe that is latin for twins? LOL
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the ultrasound, and thanks for your comments on my blog. When is your due date? I'm so excited for you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your feti/fetuses - im not sure either! Yay for Summer holidays!!
ReplyDeleteYea for fetuses! So happy to hear things are going well and you are still out there!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words over in my neck o'the woods.
And happy ICLW even if you're not on the list this month!
Yay! Yay! Everything sounds wonderful (minus this sickness, but I'm guessing it's worth it :)). I agree about the testing thing, I think I would decide the same as you -- but I'm just glad you're happy about the decision.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is awesome! I found your blog through the Stirrup Queens blog. I have struggled with infertility for 5 years now. We have done 5 IUI's and have one more scheduled for this weekend. After that, not sure. We are nervous about IVF due to all the leftover embryos and also possible risk of multiples (although twins would be great!) Any thoughts from you on how you dealt with the extra embryos issue? You can email me at popja22@hotmail.com. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteyay fetuses! love is definitely scary, but I like what it says about you, E :). Glad you're feeling better. I lerv the u/s pics, btw :)
ReplyDeleteE! I agree. I would not test. WHY? If the test shows a negative result what would you do? I say you and your DH are doing the right thing. Close your eyes and enjoy the AWESOME RIDE!!!!!! YAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! I just love A & B and I think they will be boy and girl. :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment! Yeah i was so disappointed in DrS....I felt like he was just saying you should be happy we got you one....but maybe i was just being the protective mother. I know we will know more next week and it is only 6 days away. But I do wish it was DrV....when I saw DrS walk in i was so disappointed.....any of the others would have been fine.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the hesitation....my friend IRL (the only one I told) already sent me a congrats card and is acting like the baby is already here....geez. she has 3 and never experienced losses or struggles.
I anm so happy to hear that you are still doing well and praying that all continues to go smoothly for you :)