On November 1st we had two precious, beautiful embryos transferred and after several blood tests, pregnancy was confirmed!! Then we began the wait to find out if one or two stuck around for this journey to happiness!!
The day of the ultrasound was simply amazing!! While we were waiting to get connected with Shahar and Roi via Skype, Dr. Bankowski started the ultrasound. I saw one sac and then the other and my heart began to race at what I think I am seeing on the screen.
Shahar got connected and Dr. Bankowski moved the wand to show a full screen shot.....TWINS!!!!!! Shahar screams, "TWINS?!?! ROI!!!!!!" It was incredible to watch the look on their faces as they heard the one of a kind whoosh, whoosh, whoosh of their babies heart beats for the fist time. I feel so blessed to be able to witness their wave of emotions as they came to realize that after years of heartache and failed attempts, they would add not one but two sweet souls to their family. For the first time, I saw hope in their eyes and it was truly breathtaking!
Both babies measured at 6 weeks 1 Day when they were 6 weeks 2 days and both have strong heart beats. The doctor was explaining this to Shahar along with next steps and she says, "Where's Stacie? I need to see Stacie. Jake, are you there? Kiss Stacie for me!!" Once the ultrasound finished up, Shahar and I got to talk and share the most amazing and perfect moment with eachother! She was not expecting to hear any heartbeat that day. She was so overjoyed!!!
The last two weeks have been full of nausea, both day and night, insane breast tenderness and daily naps! The last two days I was sure my uterus was trying to roll out of my belly. It really started to pop out!
I will be 8 weeks on Sunday and I am continuing with the daily Progesterone injections and vaginal inserts 3x per day along with the Delestrogen 2x per week. I go in for weekly blood draws at ORM for them to slowly take me off of the hormones as the placentas take over to supply nutrients to the babies.
The next ultrasound is on December 16th where they will check for fetal movement!! This will likely be my last appointment with ORM and I will then transfer my care over to my OB.
I am so honored to be Carrying Dreams on this Journey to Happiness!!!
Congratulations Shahar and Roi and to big brother Bar!!!
