So many people are asking, "How does Tyson feel about the news of twins?" He's beyond excited. Tyson was a HUGE deciding factor, for me, for having another child. I could tell he really wanted a sibling. Afterall, all his other friends had one, why didn't he? Since he found out the news of the twins, he has been so vocal about it. He has asked if he can help feed them, change their diapers, and wants to know if he can pick them up. He insists on lifting up my shirt, daily, to talk to my bare belly aka "his babies". I just think that is so incredibly sweet. At first, he wished for two girls and now he wants one girl and one boy. He's requested that one of their names be Caillou (for those of you who don't know, that's a cartoon character).
I sure hope the excitement and acceptance of his soon-to-be siblings remains. I also pray that no matter how chaotic life will be at first, he realizes that he will always have that special place in our hearts since he was our first born.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
A Small Scare
On Monday, I had to go to the doctor because I saw a little blood. Thankfully, God was watching over those tiny little miracles inside of me. I was able to get a sonogram and the heartbeats are very strong and they are growing wonderfully. The doctor tested my urine and said she saw some red blood cells in it. She included, "it's possible that you passed a kidney stone and didn't know it, you may have a bladder infection and don't know it, or the red blood cells are just present due to the contamination of the blood." No one at the doctor's office ever called me back to give me an update on the test results they did, so I'm assuming, "No news, is good new!".
The doctor who saw me that day (my doctor was not present) did notice that I have Rh-negative blood. When Rh negative blood is exposed to Rh positive blood the Rh negative person begins producing antibodies to fight the invading blood. Antigens trigger your body to produce antibodies. Antibodies are usually a good thing and serve to protect a person from foreign invaders. Now the problem lies when a pregnant woman is carrying a baby that is Rh positive. If the mother has antibodies to the Rh antigen, those antibodies can attack the baby's red blood cells. This can lead to complications to the baby including anemia, jaundice, and other blood related problems. There is good news! Rh incompatibilities can be prevented and treated. Therefore, I had to receive a RhoGAM shot that day. And I will need one more at week 28 and one more after the babies are born. The shot was NOT pleasant, but I am so thankful that's the worst thing that I had to go through that day. God is GOOD!
The doctor who saw me that day (my doctor was not present) did notice that I have Rh-negative blood. When Rh negative blood is exposed to Rh positive blood the Rh negative person begins producing antibodies to fight the invading blood. Antigens trigger your body to produce antibodies. Antibodies are usually a good thing and serve to protect a person from foreign invaders. Now the problem lies when a pregnant woman is carrying a baby that is Rh positive. If the mother has antibodies to the Rh antigen, those antibodies can attack the baby's red blood cells. This can lead to complications to the baby including anemia, jaundice, and other blood related problems. There is good news! Rh incompatibilities can be prevented and treated. Therefore, I had to receive a RhoGAM shot that day. And I will need one more at week 28 and one more after the babies are born. The shot was NOT pleasant, but I am so thankful that's the worst thing that I had to go through that day. God is GOOD!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Too Cool for a Minivan!
So, Darren and I have begun our quest for a new vehicle. We have no option. We have so much to prepare for and being I could be placed on bedrest at a moments notice, I don't think we could be too ahead of the game. Do you?
Darren and I are definitely on the same page. We keep saying, "I REFUSE to get a minivan!" After shopping around for a new vehicle, two weekends in a row now, we realize that our choices are far and few between. For one, Darren is only permitting me to purchase a Honda, a Toyota, or a Nissan. That leaves the following choices (in my opinion):
1. A Honda Odyssey (minivan...uhhhh)
2. A Toyota Sequoia
3. A Toyota Sienna (minivan.... grrrrrr)
4. A Nissan Quest (minivan....boohoo)
5. A Nissan Armada
As you can see, we are limited. We test drove an armanda, the new highlander, and the sienna. Darren and the toyota salesman agree the sequoia is not practical for infants/toddlers, so we didn't bother test driving it. I prefer NOT to get a Honda Odyssey because all of my mommy friends seem to go that route and I like to be different (no offense ladies). So... let's see, that leaves the Quest to test drive.
I HATE TO ADMIT IT, but after test driving the Sienna today, I realize now, it is SOOOOOO insanely practical. It looks like we might be eating our words. It has so many cool bells and whistles and it totally caters to mommies and their children.
Please pray we make the right decision based on safety and practicality, not looks!!!! I just don't want these twins to cramp my style. HA HA HA HA HA..... I'm too cool for a minivan.
Darren and I are definitely on the same page. We keep saying, "I REFUSE to get a minivan!" After shopping around for a new vehicle, two weekends in a row now, we realize that our choices are far and few between. For one, Darren is only permitting me to purchase a Honda, a Toyota, or a Nissan. That leaves the following choices (in my opinion):
1. A Honda Odyssey (minivan...uhhhh)
2. A Toyota Sequoia
3. A Toyota Sienna (minivan.... grrrrrr)
4. A Nissan Quest (minivan....boohoo)
5. A Nissan Armada
As you can see, we are limited. We test drove an armanda, the new highlander, and the sienna. Darren and the toyota salesman agree the sequoia is not practical for infants/toddlers, so we didn't bother test driving it. I prefer NOT to get a Honda Odyssey because all of my mommy friends seem to go that route and I like to be different (no offense ladies). So... let's see, that leaves the Quest to test drive.
I HATE TO ADMIT IT, but after test driving the Sienna today, I realize now, it is SOOOOOO insanely practical. It looks like we might be eating our words. It has so many cool bells and whistles and it totally caters to mommies and their children.
Please pray we make the right decision based on safety and practicality, not looks!!!! I just don't want these twins to cramp my style. HA HA HA HA HA..... I'm too cool for a minivan.
Morning Sickness Blues...
In the beginning of pregnancy #2, when I had no idea it was twins, I felt so defeated. I had a blissful pregnancy with Ty from start to finish however, that was not the case with pregnancy #2. Now, I know why!!! In the beginning, I was extremely exhausted. I could barely eat a thing and the thought of drinking water just made me want to vomit. Nausea was the biggest issue, but thankfully, I have not thrown up once. Dry heaving has been about the worst symptom thus far, but that has only happened a handful of times.
On the flip side, I continue to get up at 4:30 am (Monday through Friday) and head to the YMCA. I am still running my 4 miles on Tuesdays and Thursdays and lift weights the other 3 days. That has really been a positive for me. In addition, I haven't given up on household duties and having a hot meal on the table for hubby when he arrives home. Now, that's not to say the meals are always gourmet, but at least I'm cooking (which is hard when your sense of smell is totally intensified).
Almost 12 weeks pregnant and only gaining 2.5 pounds, I am feeling pretty darn good.
On the flip side, I continue to get up at 4:30 am (Monday through Friday) and head to the YMCA. I am still running my 4 miles on Tuesdays and Thursdays and lift weights the other 3 days. That has really been a positive for me. In addition, I haven't given up on household duties and having a hot meal on the table for hubby when he arrives home. Now, that's not to say the meals are always gourmet, but at least I'm cooking (which is hard when your sense of smell is totally intensified).
Almost 12 weeks pregnant and only gaining 2.5 pounds, I am feeling pretty darn good.
The First Doctor's Appointment
On September 3rd. Darren and I headed over to "Physicians to Women" for our first doctor's appointment to pregnancy #2. We anticipated hearing confirmation of our pregnancy, but little did we know what we were really in store for. As we proceeded to the sonogram room, Darren joked around saying, "Wouldn't that be funny if it was more than ONE?" I said, with all seriousness, "That's not even funny!" As the sonogram technician came in, I said, "I only have one request! I will be happy with whatever you tell me, as long as you do not tell me there is MORE than ONE in there." She laughed and replied, "Unfortunately, I have no control over that." As she proceeded to do the sonogram, I felt, it was taking her a bit longer than normal to ellaborate on what she was viewing. Little did I know at the time, that she knew exactly what she was viewing, but she was having a small panic attack knowing she had to tell me that I was now a mommy of multiples. As calm as could be, she turned to me and said, "I need to ask you a question. How disappointed are you really going to be if it is more than one?" I looked at her and said, "That's not funny! Please don't joke around like that." She said, "I'm not joking." Darren and I were in complete disbelief. I can comfortably say this now, I cried and cried. The sonogram tech said that is the most natural and common reaction to mothers who receive this news. I had a hard enough time convincing myself to have another child. I thought our lives were just satisfactory with ONE child.
After the nurse confirmed that there were ONLY two babies, we were able to view both babies on the screen and hear both of their heartbeats.
The rest of that day was a bit of a blur. Without the love and support from all of my Church family, neighbors, friends, and a select group of family members, I am not sure I could have survived that day. It's amazing how exciting this is to all of those around us. I sure hope everyone sticks around after the babies are born to enjoy the ride with us. LOL~
After the nurse confirmed that there were ONLY two babies, we were able to view both babies on the screen and hear both of their heartbeats.
The rest of that day was a bit of a blur. Without the love and support from all of my Church family, neighbors, friends, and a select group of family members, I am not sure I could have survived that day. It's amazing how exciting this is to all of those around us. I sure hope everyone sticks around after the babies are born to enjoy the ride with us. LOL~
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