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New to multiples...

future*hockey*momfuture*hockey*mom
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I am new to multiples as of today.  Here is my story from first tri.  I spent a lot of time of GP and BOTB prior to now.  Glad - but anxious - to be here!

I had my second doctor's appointment today.  The first was a confirmation with blood work, and that showed low progesterone levels but on track / high HCG levels. As a result,  I started progesterone supplements two weeks ago.  Today, my husband came to the ultrasound so we could see the baby's heartbeat. The tech was sweet, but she wouldn't show us the screen and kept saying "hmmm" and uh-huh" and announced I have a tilted uterus.  She said it will not have an effect on childbirth.  After about 6 minutes, she asked me if I had any bleeding.  I said no, and she said, "Are you sure?"  At this point, I am in tears on the table and my husband is griping my hand.  As the tears started falling, she asked me not to cry.  Then, she announced we are, in fact, having twins.  TWINS?!  What?  This was an unbelievable announcement, especially considering I couldn't think of a single person in our family who was a twin (there is one long, distant relative).  So we went into shock mode.  A thankful, but still nervous, shock mode. The bad news came next.  She detected a small bleed on my uterus where there could have possibly been a third (TRIPLETS?!) or an issue with an ungrown placenta.  The bleeding should pass soon, and it is visible on the scan.  Also visible on the scan are two very distinct sacs, and we saw two strong heartbeats. According to my doctor, I have a pretty good chance of keeping them both.  The other two options are, of course, to lose one or lose both (but a smaller percentage).

I am thankful and overwhelmed.  I am concerned for their health.  Mostly, though, I am still shocked!!! We have an appointment in 2 weeks to check on the little ones 

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  • efhoping2010efhoping2010 member
    I just wanted to say welcome and congrats!!  I had spotting at 7 weeks from a SCH which stopped after a week and dissolved by my next u/s.  I hope your next u/s goes well, this is a great board, very informative and supportive :)
    H: 34 dx Azoospermia due to CBAVD from CF  
    ME: 39 IS FINE!!!  DOR and poor AMH/FSH/LH
    IVF/ICSI/PESA #1 Beta 1 373 Beta 2 1783 BOY/GIRL TWINS!! Born April 2010!!
    Natural FET 5/26/12 2 blasts Beta 1 207 Beta 2 513 Beta 3 1377 U/S 6/28 Pregnancy not viable d & c scheduled :( 
    IVF/ICSI/PESA #2 ER 11/15/12 Nothing to transfer :( 
    IVF/ICSI #3 April 2013 MDLF 3dt of 3 embryos, chemical :(  
    IVF #4/ICSI/MESA/CCS/FET EPP April 2015
    ODWU CCRM with Dr. Sch COMPLETE!!!! Put on acai supplement they are studying for DOR and embryo quality.
    DAY 3 Labs Drawn 2/26 put on vitamin D and calcium supplements
    Regroup and Protocol Reveal 3/04 "Bazooka Protocol" EPP with MDLF "Protocol 6 with patches"
    ER/MESA 4/10 ER 9 eggs retrieved MESA success found live swimmers :)
    Fertilization Report 6 eggs mature and ICSI'd 4 eggs fertilized normally
    Day 6 Report to Blast for CCS 4/16: 2 DAY 5 BLASTS BIOPSIED FOR CCS a 4AB and a 3AB!!!!
    CCS Results BOTH BLASTS CCS NORMAL!!!!!!  call on 4/24
    Regroup call to discuss CCS results and FET call on 5/20
    FET prep: CD 1 6/08 CD 3 Start BCP 6/10, HSG 6/12 Lupron Start 10 iu 6/17 End BCP 6/21 CD 1 6/23!!!
    Start vivelle patches 6/25 change e/o/d reduce Lupron to 5iu 6/25 Blood Draw 7/01, 7/08, 7/15, 7/19
    Increase vivelle patches 7/03 2 change e/o/d and 7/05 change e/o/d 3 and 7/07 4 change e/o/d add vaginal estrace 2x a day
    Lining Check/Blood Draw 7/08 and 7/15 End Lupron 7/18  Start PIO 1ml daily 7/18  Blood  Draw 7/19
    Flight to clinic 7/22
    FET 2 CCS BLASTS :):)  7/23 :):) YES YES both thawed and both fully expanded :):)
    7/26 :):) 3dp5dt PM very very faint positive FRER
    7/27: 4dp5dt Neg Digi AM but very very faint positive FRER PM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 1-2 :):) 
    7/31:8dp5dt AM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 2-3!!!! :):) 
    Beta 1 8/01= 408!!!!!!!!!! at 9dp5dt FET
    Beta 2 8/03 = 1014!!!!!!!!!! at 11dp5dt FET
    8/05/2015 AM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 3+!!!! :):) 
    First Ultrasound: 8/20!!!!!! TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Genetics says BOTH BOYS!!!!!!!!!
    Second Ultrasound: 9/03!!!!!!!!!!










     










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  • Sunflower730Sunflower730 member
    Wanted to say welcome and congrats. I mostly lurk on the board but have learned alot on here.
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  • robinsokjrobinsokj member
    Congrats!  I have twins in my family and it was still a total shock.  This board is great for any questions you might have. 
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  • future*hockey*momfuture*hockey*mom

    Thanks.  We're cautiously optimistic at this point, and I could use the support.

    I look forward to getting to know you! 

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  • Temp159135562506975Temp159135562506975 member

    congrats and welcome!

    apparently bleeding is common with twin pgs.  I had spotting at 13w - all was fine. 

    there is a FAQ link on the top of this page (the font is small, you might not notice it if you aren't told) --- check that out for tons of info and then we're all here when you have questions.

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  • lgurianlgurian
    congrats! and welcome.
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  • AlishaMayAlishaMay

    Congrats and welcome!  Like the other ladies have said, this board is a great resource, and everyone is really helpful.  Best of all...it's drama-free!!!!! Wink

    There's a book that comes highly recommended when you're ready for it.  It's called When You Are Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads by Dr. Barbara Luke.  It's got a lot of really great information on diet especially.  Many of us don't follow it to the letter, but it give some great info., tips and ideas.  There's also a ton of multiple info. that you won't find anywhere else.

    Best wishes!

    bfp 5/17/09 - missed m/c 6/17/09 @ 9w - stopped growing 6w 1d, D&C 6/19/09
    BFP #2 10/13/2009 on our 2nd Wedding Anniversary
    Discovered TWINS during the 6w u/s - what a shocker!
    Delivered on 5/19/2010 at 34 weeks due to pre-e and HELLP syndrome
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  • SoldiersGreenBeanSoldiersGreenBean
    Congratulations, and welcome!!
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  • ZaIreryZaIrery
    Congratulations on expecting twins! Welcome.
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  • ShannonleaShannonlea member
    Hi and welcome! I love the story of your ultrasound.  This board is great, you will get alot of info on multiples here.
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  • macchiattomacchiatto member
    Congratulations and welcome to the board! Even though it was a year and a half ago that we found out we were having twins, I still remember the shocked feeling well. Know that it's very normal to have a wide range of emotions as you process this news, and definitely get a copy of the book When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads by Dr. Barbara Luke.
    fraternal twin boys born january 2009
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  • future*hockey*momfuture*hockey*mom

    Thank you for your generous responses.  I will be lurking around this morning just to get a feel for the board, and I will definitely pick up a copy of the book.

    Thanks again! 

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  • Luvie13Luvie13 member
    welcome and congrats!!!
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