Hi there!
Well it's been a while since the last post! Had another bleed last Sunday and then a sudden one again today! I'm not panicking about it anymore, and try stay as calm as possible.
Was so grumpy last night I can't believe it myself...but write it off to a long day of cleaning and packing up the house and washing curtains and generally getting it ready for the builders who arrived at 9am this morning to install our new aluminium windows AND an intense hunger for spaghetti bolognaise...so maybe that's also a reason why the sudden bleed. Even Brad said calm down and don't raise your voice as the babies can hear you ;) Oh hells bells I felt so guilty then!!! but much happier after that first fork full and way happier after my shower and being snuggled in bed. Oh Bliss! Sorry again Brad and babies!!!!
Am rowing and cycling which I'm really enjoying. Doing the no exercise and sex thing for a past 2 weeks has been tough to say the least. Poor Brad. Jenny also hasn't allowed me to walk because of the bleeding, as the walking is quite intense to say the least. No ambling along having a chin-wag!
Well the great news I heard on Thursday is that Karen my cousin, is ALSO pregnant with their 3rd child, and is about 1 week behind me.
Then the best news we heard on Friday past is that Cath and Pete are also having twins....but identical and boys !!!!! Well Brad and I had a good laugh about that, as on their initial scan there was only one baby/heartbeat....unless the one was hiding the other one....and they had laughed so at our news :) so were well shocked when they got their news!!!! Cath is about 2 weeks ahead of me, so at this rate we'll both be early.
I think it's just so cool that we are all pregnant together.
It's our turn next Tuesday when we go for the nuchal/neucal scan...to check that the babies are clear of Down's and also how they are growing and their measurements etc etc Very exciting stuff! It's at 11am so will let you all know how it went with hopefully some nice new pics of the babies. I nervous and excited all at the same time. We're also seeing Shannon, but with a name like that, it can only be fabulous news that we hear. Am wondering if I should find out the babies sexes....hmmmmm.....tough decisions ;)))))
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
03 March 08
What a kind and gentle Doctor with the bluest blue happy friendly eyes! He saw me as my gynae was in theatre the whole day. So we chatted about what had happened that could have brought the bleeding on. then took me into the side room for an internal...which is far more accurate than the jelly on the belly thing. Dr Dumbrill went straight for them as we both wanted to know if they were OK....and there they were...both of them...kicking and moving about with both their little heartbeats going great guns. Oh the joy and the absolute elation and relief....I wanted to sob great tears of joy...our babies are fine. Thank you everyone for being so positive, thank you thank you thank you. My prayers were answered and my babies are fine.
I phoned Brad the minute I was out the building, to tell him the wonderful news, and he was so excited and happy, but was busy so we didn't talk long. I just sat in the car and cried for a bit from relief, then phoned my Mom to tell her the news too.
The bleeding (when it is not accompanied with cramps) is something some women suffer from and it is nothing to be overly concerned about. Taking it easy is about the only thing that can be done, along with drinking a LOT of fluids/water.
I phoned Brad the minute I was out the building, to tell him the wonderful news, and he was so excited and happy, but was busy so we didn't talk long. I just sat in the car and cried for a bit from relief, then phoned my Mom to tell her the news too.
The bleeding (when it is not accompanied with cramps) is something some women suffer from and it is nothing to be overly concerned about. Taking it easy is about the only thing that can be done, along with drinking a LOT of fluids/water.
02 March 08
Have been walking for an hour 3 times a week with Jenny my neighbour and rowing every morning except last week where I took some breaks...but really trying to keep up the exercise, as it is good for all of us, and helps me sleep better at night.
Although, I'm really battling with my boobs that are getting bigger. Being small breasted has never been an issue....but now they hurt a lot, and they get in my way when I'm trying to sleep...ha ha ha...let it be noted that I'm very happy with my almost A-size cup! On that note though, hope the breastfeeding goes down a treat...but we'll cross that bridge later!
Spent a lovely weekend with Mike, Lu and Caitlin at L'Ormarins and today Brad rode off early to do the 55km Boschendal MTB race. Unfortunately he hurt himself so was unable to play paintball with Darren, so we had an afternoon nap instead, and went through for his birthday party later.
It was here that the heavy bleeding started....and I thought I had miscarried the babies. I was terrified and upset so phoned the Doctor on call, who was Dr Dumbrill...who said I mustn't worry too much but that I should come in first thing to have it all checked out. We went home straight away and I cried myself to sleep...with darling Brad holding me tight and telling me everything was going to be OK. Oh if only my heart would let me believe that...but there was so much blood.
Although, I'm really battling with my boobs that are getting bigger. Being small breasted has never been an issue....but now they hurt a lot, and they get in my way when I'm trying to sleep...ha ha ha...let it be noted that I'm very happy with my almost A-size cup! On that note though, hope the breastfeeding goes down a treat...but we'll cross that bridge later!
Spent a lovely weekend with Mike, Lu and Caitlin at L'Ormarins and today Brad rode off early to do the 55km Boschendal MTB race. Unfortunately he hurt himself so was unable to play paintball with Darren, so we had an afternoon nap instead, and went through for his birthday party later.
It was here that the heavy bleeding started....and I thought I had miscarried the babies. I was terrified and upset so phoned the Doctor on call, who was Dr Dumbrill...who said I mustn't worry too much but that I should come in first thing to have it all checked out. We went home straight away and I cried myself to sleep...with darling Brad holding me tight and telling me everything was going to be OK. Oh if only my heart would let me believe that...but there was so much blood.
13 February 08
09h45 - Phone Colette at Dr Hinz's rooms just before I start my Pilates class...will hear diagnosis when I'm done.
11h05 - Phone Colette back and she says she's made an appointment with the sonographer at Vincent Pallotti Hospital at 11am...so I have to get there quick quick and they'll fit me in. Lucky I took a change of clothes with me!
11h25 - Waiting in the waiting room and they call me in after about 15 minutes. Lie on the bed and chatting to the sonographer who puts the jel on my belly and starts moving it about just like you see in the movies :)
She asks me ever so casually, "are there twins in your family"
To which I reply, "no not in Brad's and not in mine....oh Mary-Jane (my Dad's cousin) had twins in the 80's but that's about all I know".
"well I can see two"
"pardon"
"there are two embryo's"
"are you sure you're not looking at the same one twice"
"no definitely not my dear"....."wait I'll show you"
"oh my G*d...my husband's going to freak"...and by now I can't stop giggling and laughing so my tummy is bouncing up and down and she can't get a steady picture.
"no he won't, it's a Happy Valentine's present...tell him tomorrow"
Another Doctor Cilliers then comes in to also have a look, probably because I'm so sceptical about there being two....and confirms that yes, there are definitely two embryo's, two heartbeats, two placentas....which means that they won't be identical as they're each in their own little sack...which is a good thing, as they each have their own pacenta to feed off!
Pay the bill, halfway to the car when I realise I really have to go, bladder really full. Phone Brad when I'm in the loo....good news is that the bleeding means it's not an etopic pregnancy, but the other news is that I'm pregnant with twins...silence...then "oh f*ck".
That kind of changes everything....my car, the pram we were going to get, the changes to Warthog to accommodate one now has to change to two, and basically going to have to get two of everything, how to fit them into the "nursery"....and Brad's brain is working overtime...even I can hear it ticking over ;)
11h05 - Phone Colette back and she says she's made an appointment with the sonographer at Vincent Pallotti Hospital at 11am...so I have to get there quick quick and they'll fit me in. Lucky I took a change of clothes with me!
11h25 - Waiting in the waiting room and they call me in after about 15 minutes. Lie on the bed and chatting to the sonographer who puts the jel on my belly and starts moving it about just like you see in the movies :)
She asks me ever so casually, "are there twins in your family"
To which I reply, "no not in Brad's and not in mine....oh Mary-Jane (my Dad's cousin) had twins in the 80's but that's about all I know".
"well I can see two"
"pardon"
"there are two embryo's"
"are you sure you're not looking at the same one twice"
"no definitely not my dear"....."wait I'll show you"
"oh my G*d...my husband's going to freak"...and by now I can't stop giggling and laughing so my tummy is bouncing up and down and she can't get a steady picture.
"no he won't, it's a Happy Valentine's present...tell him tomorrow"
Another Doctor Cilliers then comes in to also have a look, probably because I'm so sceptical about there being two....and confirms that yes, there are definitely two embryo's, two heartbeats, two placentas....which means that they won't be identical as they're each in their own little sack...which is a good thing, as they each have their own pacenta to feed off!
Pay the bill, halfway to the car when I realise I really have to go, bladder really full. Phone Brad when I'm in the loo....good news is that the bleeding means it's not an etopic pregnancy, but the other news is that I'm pregnant with twins...silence...then "oh f*ck".
That kind of changes everything....my car, the pram we were going to get, the changes to Warthog to accommodate one now has to change to two, and basically going to have to get two of everything, how to fit them into the "nursery"....and Brad's brain is working overtime...even I can hear it ticking over ;)
12 February 08
Hi there!
Things are generally normal, other than the fact I want to sleep all the time. Find the afternoon slump almost unbearable and can hardly keep my eyes open...so sometimes I nap and other days I just push through till bedtime...hmmmmm
Had a bloody discharge tonight which sent me into a bit of a panic. Will phone gynae in the morning to see what's potting, as 1st appointment only on 20th Feb.
Things are generally normal, other than the fact I want to sleep all the time. Find the afternoon slump almost unbearable and can hardly keep my eyes open...so sometimes I nap and other days I just push through till bedtime...hmmmmm
Had a bloody discharge tonight which sent me into a bit of a panic. Will phone gynae in the morning to see what's potting, as 1st appointment only on 20th Feb.
23rd Jan 08
Home from the holidays a week and see 2 stripes on the pregnancy test....recheck with same result. Utterly surprised, joyful, amazed and fearful all at the same time. Haven't been hit by such a barrage of emotions all at once!!
Waited the whole day to tell Brad, and the reaction was absolute pride! Aaaah how I love that man of mine :)
I was approx 5 weeks at that stage but we were soooooooooooo excited we had to tell our immediate family! The happiness is overwhelming from everybody!
Waited the whole day to tell Brad, and the reaction was absolute pride! Aaaah how I love that man of mine :)
I was approx 5 weeks at that stage but we were soooooooooooo excited we had to tell our immediate family! The happiness is overwhelming from everybody!
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