Today was the coveted day of the first ultrasound. I have been very anxious about this day as it answers the last big question I have had...how many of the 2 blastids that they transferred were able to survive. While I was not totally against having twins, I was concerned about what it would mean for delivery day. As most of my friends know, I have a huge fear of the epidural and an even larger fear of a c-section. I know that complications can happen with one or two babies but are more common with two.
So, after leaving at 6:30 this morning for our 9:30 appointment I arrived with plenty of butterflies in my stomach. Of course we had to wait more today then ever before and they did not take us back till 10:10. Then, to make matters worse, they did not tell me till AFTER I went to the bathroom that I had to have a full bladder!! So, I chugged about 50 oz of water and 20 mins later they were able to do the ultrasound. I saw the image come up and could see a little bambino in the amniotic sac. The Dr did not say anything so had to ask, "is it just one?" The answer was YES!! Whew, what a weight lifted off my shoulders! That was about all to the appointment and at 11 I was on the road back home. Good bye Raleigh, I will not miss your apppointments!
Driving home I began to feel a little selfish in my response to only one baby. I know the intended parents only wanted one but I also know they would have been ok with two. I just pray I did not upset them with my excitement. But, in all this I have to think about my health and my ablity to care for my kids while pregant and having a singleton will help to keep me at my daily activities.
More good news came today when they confirmed I get to stop the patches and progesterone shots on Sunday. I couldn't be more excited for the 10 week period then I will be on Sunday when my poor bottom will get a rest and return to normal:)
31 weeks to go!
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