Introducing myself here...

Lisa Canoe · 04-09-2007, 06:01 PM

Well, I finally de-lurked on the Oct dd board, so I felt it was about time I officially introduced myself here too. Although I have posted here a couple of times already.

Here is my post from the Oct ddb:
I was too paranoid to join earlier because I have joined DD boards twice before only to have to leave by 9 weeks.

(same reason for not posting on multi-bb)

On thursday I had my 13w2d u/s (nuchal scan) which shows we have two healthy babies kicking up a storm! I am now hoping I can relax somewhat and enjoy this experience. I have practically been in denial about the whole thing. (If it weren't for the m/s I probably would be in even greater denial.) I didn't want to get too attached if something went wrong. I am now cautiously optimistic that all will be well for the next 6 months or so.

I have been a member of FT since 2001 when we started tx. I have hung out on the IUI, IVF and In-Between boards the most. This last cycle, I kept to myself on my FT blog. It has taken me 6 years of tx - with many breaks - including having 3 laps for endo in 16 months - to get this far. Now I am in new territory. I am very used to dealing with IF. This whole pgcy thing is somewhat difficult for me to adapt to at this point! I have read and re-read pg books many times over the years. I picked up a few new ones recently too. Nothing I read seems to really live up to the experince though.
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I am one of those long time IFers who knows too much.

I have followed the stories of other ladies over the past 6-7 years. I have heard the good and the bad with all kinds of pregnancies. I am certainly hoping for the best, but I am aware of what 'the worst' can be. This certainly adds to my paranoia, but I haven't asked for a preventative cerclage and hospital bed rest for 6 months yet!

Ignorance can be bliss! I was more freaked out than my SIL when she had bleeding a 16/17 weeks and was told she had placenta previa. I worried and she went to the fair!

Anyway - everything seems to be going well so far with this pg. I just hope I can keep these babies cooking until at least September. Dh's B-day is September 21st. I will be 37 weeks then. Sounds like a good goal to me.

Good Luck everyone!

**BC-LittleaBige** · 04-09-2007, 08:08 PM

Welcome!! You have already passed the first great milestone. Seems like you have been through a lot and it is time for things to turn around for you. Being pregnant is an amazing experience and being pregnant with twins is even greater. I hope that you have a very uneventful 9 months.

Christi

littlecalista · 04-09-2007, 11:34 PM

Lisa,

Woohoo! So happy you are here hun!

I know what you mean about being around FT so long that you know too much and have seen the worst happen. It really is hard to believe that you will make it through unscathed. I think I kept myself in denial the entire time I was pg with Finn. Even as I went to the hospital to deliver I couldn't let it in....Me? Actually getting to be a mom??? Absurd!! It really is hard to let yourself go there.

Congratulations on your twins. Hopefully it will sink in a bit for you before they actually get here!

I'm still having a hard time grasping that for myself! LOL!

I hope and

that the rest of your pg will be smooth and uneventful.

neutrogal · 04-10-2007, 10:40 AM

Hi Lisa,

I believe I've posted to you previously on another thread. I too am expecting twins in October - 8th to be exact. We are scheduled to undergo a cesarean section on September 11th (bad date, I know) at 36 weeks. This was recommended by my OB. I am hoping and praying that myself and the babies can make it to 36 weeks. I would be thrilled if we could!! I am hoping they will reach 5 lbs each. That would be wonderful. I know - there is so much to worry about. The worry seems to have doubled or more with twins on the way.

What were you able to tell from you 13 week ultrasound? Could you see the structures of the babies? I don't get to go for an u/s until 18 weeks. I would love to know if you were able to get reassurance that their anatomies are visible at this stage. Every little bit of reassurance helps. It seems like I'm counting from one milestone to the next.

As I said, the next u/s is at 18 weeks and then every 4 weeks thereafter.

Are you going to find out the genders?

Good luck with your pregnancy. I'm hoping everything goes well for all of us!

Neutro

Lisa Canoe · 04-11-2007, 07:52 AM

Neuto

Hhmmm I'm not an OB, but haveing a c-section booked already and for 36 weeks seems a bit early to me. Did they say why? Many people can successfully carry twins longer than that. My feeling is the longer that they can be in there the better. Things can happen that cause them to be born early too, but why plan for early delivery now? Do you have any health issues that would necessitate that?

As for my u/s. The babies look like 'babies' now - just over 7 cm each. It is hard to see anything particularly detailed. You can see the outline of the body and basic shapes of the limbs. We did the nuchal scan which checks for the chance of Down's. That measures a skin fold at the back of the neck. I don't think this can be done later on, it must be between 11-13 weeks 6 days. Some Drs are recommending it for all, but most are not offered it unless they are over 35 (i'm 36).

18 weeks seems a long time to wait for an u/s for twins, but that is the norm for people who don't have IF issues and who have singletons. Good luck with the wait! I have my next u/s booked for May 15th when I will be 19 weeks. (I am on vacation when I am 18 weeks.)

poppan · 04-11-2007, 10:08 AM

Welcome Lisa! I was worried in the beginning too and I thought I would not really ever believe it until I was holding my babies in my arms. I felt like I was always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Well I'm glad to report that as each milestone passed I felt better and more willing to believe that this might actually happen and I might actually have a baby (or actually 2 babies

). I think it's tough for us IF'ers to let our guards down and let ourselves think it might actually happen, but I'm glad it happened for me. I have really enjoyed my pregnancy so far (I am 32 weeks now) and I hope you will too!! It is so amazing to feel these little guys inside you wiggling around. For me after the level II u/s and when I started feeling movement (not until 20.5 weeks for me), that was when it really, really felt "real". Now I almost feel like how I imagine a "fertile" would feel -- I am just looking forward to the birth and I'm not worried about untoward things happening.

Anyway glad to have you here with us and my best to you for an uneventful and happy twin pregnancy!

ON EDIT: P.S. I have a kitty who looks just like your avatar! How old is yours? Mine is 12 this year.

Lisa Canoe · 04-11-2007, 08:23 PM

Now that I have had a couple of days back at work, I am getting used to the 'congratulations! Are you excited? When I answer 'yes' I really think I mean it and I try to look and sound excited too.

I am so used to keeping things neutral that I have to actually think about how a 'fertile' would react in this situation.

Poppan: Snaggle adopted us in June 2001 when I was having my first IUI. She was a stray who decided that she liked us enough to stay around. Of course she was pregnant and I wasn't!

We figured she was about 1.5 years old at the time, so I guess that makes her about 8 right now. She is called Snaggle because she had a broken fang that the vet had to pull out. (poor kitty) She is the friendliest stray cat you would ever meet. My DH says she acts more like a dog than a cat!

Chelsea · 04-12-2007, 07:04 AM

Hi Lisa,
I read your blog the other day, but could not post a message to you.
I'm not a silver member anymore.
I just wanted to congratulate you on your pregnancy.

God Bless!
Chelsea (Lisa)

Lisa Canoe · 04-12-2007, 07:24 AM

WOW Chelsea! Soooooo Good to 'see you'.

It's been a long time. I hope everything is going well for you too.

Thanks for stopping by!

Lisa

jan21 · 04-14-2007, 09:05 AM

[QUOTE=Lisa Canoe]Neuto

Hhmmm I'm not an OB, but haveing a c-section booked already and for 36 weeks seems a bit early to me. Did they say why? Many people can successfully carry twins longer than that. My feeling is the longer that they can be in there the better. Things can happen that cause them to be born early too, but why plan for early delivery now? Do you have any health issues that would necessitate that?

QUOTE]

I agree. My babies were induced at 36 weeks due to pre-eclampsia (and I was able to have them vaginally, not C-section) and they really could have used an extra week in there. They had no NICU time and came home with me, but could not regulate their body temps in the hospital, one had jaundice, and I had a terrible time with nursing. They had a lot of problems latching on and staying awake to eat. I ended up both nursing and supplementing but I really wanted to exclusively b/f them. Even if you do need a C-section, I would really want to wait until 37 weeks if you and the babies are hanging in there!

Congrats to you all.

Janice
Laura & Elizabeth 11/29/00

04-09-2007, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lisa Canoe 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,821 Blog Entries: 182	Introducing myself here... Well, I finally de-lurked on the Oct dd board, so I felt it was about time I officially introduced myself here too. Although I have posted here a couple of times already. Here is my post from the Oct ddb: I was too paranoid to join earlier because I have joined DD boards twice before only to have to leave by 9 weeks. (same reason for not posting on multi-bb) On thursday I had my 13w2d u/s (nuchal scan) which shows we have two healthy babies kicking up a storm! I am now hoping I can relax somewhat and enjoy this experience. I have practically been in denial about the whole thing. (If it weren't for the m/s I probably would be in even greater denial.) I didn't want to get too attached if something went wrong. I am now cautiously optimistic that all will be well for the next 6 months or so. I have been a member of FT since 2001 when we started tx. I have hung out on the IUI, IVF and In-Between boards the most. This last cycle, I kept to myself on my FT blog. It has taken me 6 years of tx - with many breaks - including having 3 laps for endo in 16 months - to get this far. Now I am in new territory. I am very used to dealing with IF. This whole pgcy thing is somewhat difficult for me to adapt to at this point! I have read and re-read pg books many times over the years. I picked up a few new ones recently too. Nothing I read seems to really live up to the experince though. ************************************* I am one of those long time IFers who knows too much. I have followed the stories of other ladies over the past 6-7 years. I have heard the good and the bad with all kinds of pregnancies. I am certainly hoping for the best, but I am aware of what 'the worst' can be. This certainly adds to my paranoia, but I haven't asked for a preventative cerclage and hospital bed rest for 6 months yet! Ignorance can be bliss! I was more freaked out than my SIL when she had bleeding a 16/17 weeks and was told she had placenta previa. I worried and she went to the fair! Anyway - everything seems to be going well so far with this pg. I just hope I can keep these babies cooking until at least September. Dh's B-day is September 21st. I will be 37 weeks then. Sounds like a good goal to me. Good Luck everyone! __________________ Lisa Canoe** Been there, done that, got the Ya-Ya Princess T-Shirt m/c 11/01 m/c 6/02 M & J b. 9/12/07 * 36 weeks 1 day * Everyone home 10/9/07

04-09-2007, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-LittleaBige PCOS Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right where I want to be! Posts: 4,346	Welcome!! You have already passed the first great milestone. Seems like you have been through a lot and it is time for things to turn around for you. Being pregnant is an amazing experience and being pregnant with twins is even greater. I hope that you have a very uneventful 9 months. Christi __________________ Me (28) DH (35) Taylor (8) 12/08/2001 Ava and Ethan - 07/10/2007

04-09-2007, 11:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
littlecalista 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: My heart is still in Seattle, the rest of me is in FL Posts: 5,021 Blog Entries: 415	Lisa, Woohoo! So happy you are here hun! I know what you mean about being around FT so long that you know too much and have seen the worst happen. It really is hard to believe that you will make it through unscathed. I think I kept myself in denial the entire time I was pg with Finn. Even as I went to the hospital to deliver I couldn't let it in....Me? Actually getting to be a mom??? Absurd!! It really is hard to let yourself go there. Congratulations on your twins. Hopefully it will sink in a bit for you before they actually get here! I'm still having a hard time grasping that for myself! LOL! I hope and that the rest of your pg will be smooth and uneventful. __________________ 8 years of Primary IF, IUI x5, IVF x3, donor embryo x2, DIUI x2, 3 losses, but I wouldn't trade it for anything! DS+IVF/ICSI #3= One embryo success story! 4/03/2004 DIUI #2 = Twins Born 6/27/2007 (34w2d) Surviving and thriving after NEC! 9/05 3/06 12/07 My Etsy: http://www.TeenyBunny.etsy.com

04-11-2007, 07:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lisa Canoe 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,821 Blog Entries: 182	Neuto Hhmmm I'm not an OB, but haveing a c-section booked already and for 36 weeks seems a bit early to me. Did they say why? Many people can successfully carry twins longer than that. My feeling is the longer that they can be in there the better. Things can happen that cause them to be born early too, but why plan for early delivery now? Do you have any health issues that would necessitate that? As for my u/s. The babies look like 'babies' now - just over 7 cm each. It is hard to see anything particularly detailed. You can see the outline of the body and basic shapes of the limbs. We did the nuchal scan which checks for the chance of Down's. That measures a skin fold at the back of the neck. I don't think this can be done later on, it must be between 11-13 weeks 6 days. Some Drs are recommending it for all, but most are not offered it unless they are over 35 (i'm 36). 18 weeks seems a long time to wait for an u/s for twins, but that is the norm for people who don't have IF issues and who have singletons. Good luck with the wait! I have my next u/s booked for May 15th when I will be 19 weeks. (I am on vacation when I am 18 weeks.) __________________ Lisa Canoe Been there, done that, got the Ya-Ya Princess T-Shirt m/c 11/01 m/c 6/02 M & J b. 9/12/07 * 36 weeks 1 day * Everyone home 10/9/07

04-11-2007, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lisa Canoe 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,821 Blog Entries: 182	Now that I have had a couple of days back at work, I am getting used to the 'congratulations! Are you excited? When I answer 'yes' I really think I mean it and I try to look and sound excited too. I am so used to keeping things neutral that I have to actually think about how a 'fertile' would react in this situation. Poppan: Snaggle adopted us in June 2001 when I was having my first IUI. She was a stray who decided that she liked us enough to stay around. Of course she was pregnant and I wasn't! We figured she was about 1.5 years old at the time, so I guess that makes her about 8 right now. She is called Snaggle because she had a broken fang that the vet had to pull out. (poor kitty) She is the friendliest stray cat you would ever meet. My DH says she acts more like a dog than a cat! __________________ Lisa Canoe Been there, done that, got the Ya-Ya Princess T-Shirt m/c 11/01 m/c 6/02 M & J b. 9/12/07 * 36 weeks 1 day * Everyone home 10/9/07


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04-10-2007, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
neutrogal 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 288	Hi Lisa, I believe I've posted to you previously on another thread. I too am expecting twins in October - 8th to be exact. We are scheduled to undergo a cesarean section on September 11th (bad date, I know) at 36 weeks. This was recommended by my OB. I am hoping and praying that myself and the babies can make it to 36 weeks. I would be thrilled if we could!! I am hoping they will reach 5 lbs each. That would be wonderful. I know - there is so much to worry about. The worry seems to have doubled or more with twins on the way. What were you able to tell from you 13 week ultrasound? Could you see the structures of the babies? I don't get to go for an u/s until 18 weeks. I would love to know if you were able to get reassurance that their anatomies are visible at this stage. Every little bit of reassurance helps. It seems like I'm counting from one milestone to the next. As I said, the next u/s is at 18 weeks and then every 4 weeks thereafter. Are you going to find out the genders? Good luck with your pregnancy. I'm hoping everything goes well for all of us! Neutro

04-11-2007, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
poppan 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,786	Welcome Lisa! I was worried in the beginning too and I thought I would not really ever believe it until I was holding my babies in my arms. I felt like I was always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Well I'm glad to report that as each milestone passed I felt better and more willing to believe that this might actually happen and I might actually have a baby (or actually 2 babies ). I think it's tough for us IF'ers to let our guards down and let ourselves think it might actually happen, but I'm glad it happened for me. I have really enjoyed my pregnancy so far (I am 32 weeks now) and I hope you will too!! It is so amazing to feel these little guys inside you wiggling around. For me after the level II u/s and when I started feeling movement (not until 20.5 weeks for me), that was when it really, really felt "real". Now I almost feel like how I imagine a "fertile" would feel -- I am just looking forward to the birth and I'm not worried about untoward things happening. Anyway glad to have you here with us and my best to you for an uneventful and happy twin pregnancy! ON EDIT: P.S. I have a kitty who looks just like your avatar! How old is yours? Mine is 12 this year.

04-12-2007, 07:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chelsea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,281 Blog Entries: 4	Hi Lisa, I read your blog the other day, but could not post a message to you. I'm not a silver member anymore. I just wanted to congratulate you on your pregnancy. God Bless! Chelsea (Lisa) __________________ Lisa 37, Dh 40 TTC #1 for 6 years Dx. Immunologic Implantation Failure Systemic Lupus Erythematous 21 failed iui's (2 chemical) 3 failed Ivf's

04-12-2007, 07:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lisa Canoe 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,821 Blog Entries: 182	WOW Chelsea! Soooooo Good to 'see you'. It's been a long time. I hope everything is going well for you too. Thanks for stopping by! Lisa

04-14-2007, 09:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
jan21 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,241	[QUOTE=Lisa Canoe]Neuto Hhmmm I'm not an OB, but haveing a c-section booked already and for 36 weeks seems a bit early to me. Did they say why? Many people can successfully carry twins longer than that. My feeling is the longer that they can be in there the better. Things can happen that cause them to be born early too, but why plan for early delivery now? Do you have any health issues that would necessitate that? QUOTE] I agree. My babies were induced at 36 weeks due to pre-eclampsia (and I was able to have them vaginally, not C-section) and they really could have used an extra week in there. They had no NICU time and came home with me, but could not regulate their body temps in the hospital, one had jaundice, and I had a terrible time with nursing. They had a lot of problems latching on and staying awake to eat. I ended up both nursing and supplementing but I really wanted to exclusively b/f them. Even if you do need a C-section, I would really want to wait until 37 weeks if you and the babies are hanging in there! Congrats to you all. Janice Laura & Elizabeth 11/29/00

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