I'm Totally Psychic

Two weeks ago, Nathan and I went in for our first ultrasound appointment.  (Yes, I am pregnant!!) After two miscarriages, we were hopeful that everything would look okay this time around. The doctor performed the ultrasound and the baby looked wonderful. There was one strong heartbeat and one little baby. When the doctor said, "Just one," I immediately asked, "Are you sure?"

For the past few weeks, I had felt very strongly like we were going to have twins. I don't know why, but I think it has something to do with TONS of my friends having twins recently. Also, the night before, Nathan had a dream we had two babies. As soon as I woke up, he told me: "It's twins! I know it!" However, the doctor confirmed there was only one baby and printed out the ultrasound picture. We were still very excited, though!

And then this afternoon, we got the (not-so) shocking news (ok..it was STILL shocking). With Eliza, I had something called hyperemsis-gravidarum. Basically, I threw up all day and received fluids intravenously because of the nausea and vomiting. I have been feeling miserable the past few weeks and have lost 11 pounds since the beginning of the pregnancy. After a weekend of starvation/dehydration, we went in to see the doctor. Today, there was a different doctor on duty and he seemed worried about my sickness, but wanted to avoid a permanent IV this time around (due to the risk of infection). He gave me another prescription to try out and decided to do another quick ultrasound before we left.

We went into the ultrasound room, and he began looking for the heartbeat. I was watching his face and noticed his expression change to one of confusion/worry. My heart instantly dropped, and I thought: "Oh no. Not again." But before I could get too worried, I saw his mouth turn up into a smile. Actually, it was more of a grin. He then said: "Well, you have definite reason to feel so sick this time around. It looks like you're going to have TWO babies!"

I instantly started crying and laughing hysterically. Nathan jumped up and said: "What!?!? I knew it!!" And we just laughed. It was the most amazing feeling. Right now, it looks as though the babies are sharing the same membrane, which means they are identical and that the pregnancy will be more high-risk, but the doctor said it's still early and perhaps the second membrane just isn't showing on the ultrasound. We're hoping for two membranes!

So yes, a crazy day! I just KNEW I was going to have twins! I am so excited. Can you tell? SO EXCITED! Three kids under the age of three? Bring it on!