Lookin' Good

Our 2nd ultrasound was last Thursday 2/21.  Everything looked wonderful on screen and the two heartbeats sounded strong @ 177 and 183 bpm.  I was happy and a little sad at the same time knowing that might be the last time I walk into Mid Iowa fertility and see that wonderful staff.  However, we're super happy that we're graduating away from the fertility clinic and onto the OB the recommended us to the clinic.  For now I'm still continuing on with the progesterone supplements and estradiol patches.

The two kiddos...!  I'm pretty sure they're smiling... Can you see that too...?

My next appointment with my OB doctor is on Monday, March 4th at 10:15.  I'm excited for the first visit with Dr. Lehman.  I am also looking forward to seeing the baby J's again!

Until next time,
ALJ

No More Needles!!!

No more needles.... No more needles.... No more needles!  Well I was finally able to switch my progesterone medication to a non-injectable version (Crinone)!  I had to wait until after the first ultrasound to make the switch.  Tuesday evening was the last needle I hope I will have to endure for quite a while!  I don't think I ever posted pictures of the progesterone or the patches so here they are:

Progesterone 1mL per day

Vivelle Dot patches - 2 patches changed every 4 days

One week from today we'll have our 2nd ultrasound to check on the twins.  I am getting super excited to see the progress and hear good news that things are going well.  Here's to hoping the next week goes by FAST!

 Love you all,
ALJ

Double Trouble...!

Well, we had our first ultrasound today and Nicole (my nurse) showed C & I that we had two baby J's on the screen (baby "A" and baby "B")!!! Both baby J's had strong heartbeats at 124 bpm (Baby J - "A") and 123 bpm (Baby J - "B").  We'll have a follow up appointment two weeks from now on the 21st @ 3:40!

Baby J's!  "A" & "B"

Baby J - "A" Measuring at 7w 0d +/- 5 days

Baby J - "B" Measuring at 6 w 4d +/- 5 days

Time to celebrate with some sparkling grape juice!

Until next time love you all!
- C, ALJ, Maximus, Baby J - "A", and Baby J - "B"