Friday, November 27, 2009

11 weeks

Thanksgiving.  I am up at 1 am writing this because my stomach is still too full.  I am thankful for this in spite of the discomfort because I know many people are going hungry.  Having worked on farms, I know how hard it is to produce food for humanity and I am astounded at the abundance on our table today.  After saying my silent prayers for farm laborers, I completely stuffed my face. One piece of advice: Brine the bird.  Best. Turkey. Ever. 

What else are we thankful for this year? Hmmm....let me see...
1) The first dude who thought IVF might actually work. 
2) The first dude who listened to that guy.
3) My gynecologist who didn't mince words when I told him how long we had been trying to conceive on our own.
4) That I "only" had a fallopian tube problem.
5) That we could afford IVF.
6) That my clinic was awesome.
7) That the docs and nurses were so competent.  
8) That it worked the first time.
9) That I am plain-old pregnant.
10) That I am almost through the first trimester and am relatively symptom-free.
11) That my parents first comment upon seeing me today was, "you've got boobs, I know that makes you happy".  

The boobs showed up 2-3 days ago.  I bought 2 Medela "night nursing" bras that are perfect.  

I feel good. Yes, it's true.  I cannot believe that I never vomited. I have minor heart burn here and there and occasional insomnia and a very strange bowel pattern that you don't want to hear about, but that's it.  I've been afraid to say it, but for the past week or so, I feel sort of normal.  No more motion sickness even. 

Ah yes! I bought a small doppler.  I can usually find one heartbeat right away, but the other is elusive and makes me think his/her amniotic sack is placed mostly behind the other.  They swim around. Toward the doppler, then away.  The thought of this...is...hard to categorize.  I can definitely feel them on occasion.  I'm sure it will get more weird.  Our nuchal translucency scan is on Tuesday.  I'm so excited to see these two again. 

My parents are more excited than we are.  They want to know what kind of crib, stroller, car seat, clothing etc... that we want.  I pretended not to know yet, for politeness sake.  I don't want them breaking the bank, plus, I couldn't bear it if we began purchasing and something went wrong.  I'm not sure when we should set up though...probably at 28 weeks or so, just in case they come early...which won't happen because I say so. 

My father-in-law has issued a belly size challenge.  I think I will win.  I'm only 17 inches away.

Weeeee!






2 comments:

  1. A belly size challenge...how incredibly cute is that! Just reading your list made me happy. I'm glad you had a great day and are progressing nicely!

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  2. Babies, boobies and bellies oh my! Can't wait to see your ultrasound!

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