It's been nearly a month since I've posted...frankly, because I've either a) been too tired or b) been preoccupied with graduate school work. I'm happy to report, though, that everything is fine and I am 11 weeks and 1 day pregnant today! I had my first OB appointment yesterday and was able to see both babies on ultrasound. (The first one done on my tummy!) Heartbeats were in the 160s and both are measuring in the 11th week. Baby B was literally doing flips! It was so cool!
In the last month we've had some ups and downs. At 9wks 3 days I had watery, bright red bleeding. It was only one time when I went to the bathroom, but of course enough to terrify me. It was a Sunday, so I spent the rest of the day in bed or on the couch. Fortunately I had an ultrasound with my RE the next day and everything was fine. Baby A's hb was 185 and Baby B's was 165. The RE found a small pocket of blood at the bottom of my uterus, near my cervix. He said it was likely the source of the bleeding and that it would probably happen some more. I continued to have brown spotting the rest of the week.
Then on Good Friday it happened again. This time it was dark red and brown. Brown spotting (heavy at times) continued over Easter weekend and I went back to my RE on Monday for another ultrasound. Again, thank the Lord, the babies were doing just fine. Baby A: 188 hb & 37mm, Baby B: 166 hb & 36.5mm. The RE could no longer see the pocket of blood or any source of it. I graduated to the OB!!!
Unfortunately, the OB that I wanted to see is booked for October/November due dates. So I had get on with another office. I wasn't too keen about being seen by multiple doctors, but it's the only choice, so it will be fine. Many of my friends have used this office and been really happy there.
I was so glad to have my first appointment yesterday because (TMI...and gross!) I passed a dark brown, prune-sized clot on Tuesday. I guess the RE using the giant ultrasound wand dislodged it. Of course I've still had brown spotting all this week. When the OB checked me, he saw what I was talking about it, but thankfully the babies are doing really well. They couldn't find the source of any bleeding either, but said it does happen and more often with multiples.
He mentioned placenta previa (where the placenta is very close or on top of the cervix) could be causing it. But, he also said that is not a term they usually use in early pregnancy because as the uterus grows, the placenta typically moves higher up and the situations rights itself. If that is what's going on, I pray that it will fix itself and we will not have any complications.
Getting to 31 weeks (preferably 36) is the goal!
We're almost ready to start telling people. And we're going to have to soon, because I'm beginning to show a little. Only 1 pair of pants still fit. Thank goodness for hairbands and safety pins! I think I might have to break down and buy one or two pair of maternity pants over the weekend. (Maybe I should go out of town to do it! I really don't want people to know yet.) We'll see.
Heavenly Father, blessed are you, creator of all things. Thank you for the miracle of two lives you have given to Hubby and me. We are overwhelmed with joy and excitement...peppered with anxiety and worry. I pray that you have your hands around these sweet babies and are protecting them. Please let them continue to grow normally and have strong heartbeats. Make any bleeding/discharge stop and let all of us relax and enjoy this wonderful time. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Mrs. W
