Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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!

13 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, that's amazing! I'm kind of a little bit jealous :) I always thought twins would be so much fun. Big big BIG congratulations!!

    K

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  2. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

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  3. Oh my heavens! Congratulations! I've always said it takes a special kind of person to raise twins, and you definitely fit the bill! Celia, I'm so happy for you! Ahh!

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  4. Woo hoo!( As the Anderson girls say) Congratulations. I am so excited for you guys. I wish I could tell you it is easy, but I can say it is so much fun:)

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  5. wow! I'm trying to not wake up cody right now cause I'm just so excited for ya'll that I wanna tell someone the good news!!!! congrats!!!!

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  6. HOORAY! I'm so excited for you and so happy it is not me. Der Girl, I didn't know you had had two miscarriages. I wish I could have been there. My heart goes out to you, its a happy heart. When are you due?

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  7. HOLY CRAP I AM FREAKING OUT!
    Yay yay yay! I like want to start crying. I might be crying a tiny bit.

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  8. oh ,y gosh!!!!!! you are joining the twin club!!! u will love having twins, they are even cuter together! let me know if u need any advice or anything! my pregnancy wasnt too bad, i bet yours will be fine too! congrats!

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  9. CONGRATULATIONS! This is so exciting for you and your family!!!! What a blessing :) I can't wait till you find out if you have little boys or girls! (Brent thinks girls) I hope everything goes well with your pregnancy! (AND I'm really excited our babies will only be a few months apart...even though mine will be a giant compared to yours...)

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  10. awww this story made me teary! That is so cool that you both knew it before they even told you. So funny how that works.

    I follow both Brittany and Becky. I don't have twins but I do love pregnancy/baby blogs.

    Best of luck with the pregnancy :)

    mamanemery.blogspot.com

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  11. A HUGE congrats to you! And what a wonderful story you'll be able to share with those two little babies you are having. :) I am very excited for you guys!!

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  12. Hurray!!! I admit that I am a little jealous, but how can your story end better??? I wish we could chat about these things at work :) Amazing. I saw this post and I thought - wow, this is just the best thing ever! Congrats!

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