Tuesday 29 July 2008

There are two!


I'm having twins, yes twins. When I say those words my heart still leaps.

Last Monday when I had the 7 week ultrasound we saw both our babies. To say we were shocked in an understatement, to say we are overwhelmed is putting things mildly.

All in all I feel blessed with the gift of these babies.

My first OB appointment is today, so I will try to update more this afternoon.
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Tuesday 15 July 2008

Western medicine meets natural

That is what it took for me to fall pregnant this time around. But let me start with Clomid.

I went back to the Fertility specialist in January as my periods went back to the “normal” cycle, for me that means, having a bleed once every two to three months. Normal right?

He recommended Clomid as a first try as I had already been pregnant and this time around “It should be much easier for you”. I was not happy but I gave it a go and I regret the fact that I wasted so much time.

It was a horrific experience, I was in so much pain that I could hardly walk and have sex, there was no question, I was basically in too much pain. On top of all that my hormones were playing havoc and I turned into a right royal bitch.

After that cycle, was over I thought that I would go back and see the F/s and discuss my options. I had a new f/s as the other one is retiring, she also recommended another 2 cycles of Clomid. This time I built up enough confidence to stand up and say that I was not happy with Clomid and I would prefer Ovulation Induction again. Give me needles over that evil drug any day!

In the back of my mind I’ve had the questions about work, babies and a new job all muddled in together. I couldn’t make the decision, of staying, having another baby or leaving for another job. What I did decide was that I would let the universe decide for me.

I put everything into this cycle, I didn’t just go with the flow. I had a full body reki session performed on me and I saw a new Kinesiologist (from fertile ground) every fortnight. I truly believe that all this combined with the injections is the reason why it only took me one cycle of OI to conceive.

The universe did decide for me…I am going to have another baby. I’m continuing to have my hCG levels monitored but and have my first baby scan next Monday. I am nervous, anxious but I take strength from my hormone numbers.

My p4 levels in the second half of the cycle were nice and high above 50. My first hCG at just on 4 weeks was 403 (top of the range) and last week they were over 8000+, nice and strong.

Jordy is aware of the pregnancy, but doesn’t really understand what it all means. I’m continuing to work with the Kinesiologist to ensure that all is balanced. Baby, Jordy, Tim and me.