First (miracle) ultrasound... and more!

Just home from a whirlwind day.  To sum it up in the words of DH, it was "surreal."  We had our first ultrasound at 7w5d and there was a heartbeat.

In fact, there wasn't just one heartbeat.... THERE WERE TWO!  We are having twins!!!!

Here's how it all went down.  We left our house bright and early at 7am this morning to make the 3-hour drive to the RE's office.  When it was finally our turn to go in, we were so nervous.  The doctor came in and went right to it, looking around.  When the probe first went in, it all looked empty, and the first thought that went through my mind was, "What if there is nothing there?"  I don't know how that could be possible, but that's what I thought.  Soon enough, though, I spotted the black sac with a tiny blob inside.  He identified it as a baby and instantly the tears started to flow.  At that point he started to move the probe around, and I kind of lost track of what was what, until he said, "You're having twins!"  In shock, I think I kind of laughed/sobbed, and asked him if he was joking, to which he replied, "That is not something I generally joke about" in a humorous manner.  It was quite funny.  I grabbed DH's hand and was laughing and crying at the same time.  I think I was just in shock!  He measured Baby A, and then moved the probe to pick up the heartbeat.  Instantly we heard it.  It was unmistakable, and so loud and strong.  It was the most incredible sound I had ever heard!  He went on to measure Baby B, and took a bit longer to find the heartbeat.  Both DH and I were scared for a second, because on the screen the line was blank, but as he adjusted, the heartbeat came in as loud and clear as the first one.  I wish we could have listened to it all day.  It made me giddy with excitement!  That was pretty much it, and he told me to get dressed and meet him in his office.  DH and I were both in tears.

In his office, he sat us down and talked through some details.  Baby A is measuring 7w5d at 1.50cm, which is just perfect I believe.  The pictures on the u/s specify my GA(LMP) (which I believe is last menstrual period day for measurement) at 8w1d, but I think that is incorrect.  I will call tomorrow to ask why.  Baby B is one day behind at 7w4d and 1.39cm, but I think that is quite common.  The doctor did explain that twin pregnancies are considered "high risk" pregnancies so he wants me to meet with my OB as soon as I can.  He also said that I won't be able to use the midwives because they are not able to deliver twin pregnancies.  That is fine with me... I kind of like my OB a lot and am happy to have him back.  The RE said that he was surprised that we are having twins.  He also said that this greatly increases our fertility and we should be prepared that we may get pregnant easier in the future.  Hah!  I asked him if he thought it was due to the better egg quality from the COQ10, and he kind of shrugged and said it is possible.  We may never really know...

And that was about it!  We were officially "discharged" and do not have to go back to him for now, though he asked for us to keep him updated on how things go.  DH and I didn't really know what to do with ourselves after that.  When we got to the car we called his parents first.  We want to tell mine in person.  Of course they were shocked and excited.  After that we decided to eat some Korean food (since the babies are half Korean, we figured we should treat them right!).  We then went shopping, haha!  I need some clothes for my trip to Australia and since we were in the city, this was my chance.  I went on a HUGE shopping spree, stocking up on clothes I will be able to wear through the spring/summer.  None were maternity clothes, but they all have lots of give and will work well.  I feel like I am already "showing" so many of my current and last year's clothes will not make the cut. 

The drive home was filled with listening to music, as we kept on randomly blurting out thoughts and questions about what our future will be like.  DH: We're going to have to buy a bigger car!  Me: Hopefully we'll get hand-me-downs from all our friends who have kids already.  DH: You are going to get SO BIG!  Ladies pregnant with twins always get big!  Me: Are we going to have a family band now?  DH: Holy crap!  This means I really have to grow up now.  Me: No wonder I've been so tired and feel like I've gained so much weight already.  DH: We're definitely going to need a breast pump now.  Haha!  It was quite comical as I think about it now.

So, now we're home, trying to resume life for the week, amidst the most life-changing news we have ever received.  I know it's early on, but I can't help but be excited right now.  This is a moment we have dreamed out.  We always talked about having twins.  We already have a boys and girls name chosen, and we have been dreaming of these children for many years.  For now, I want to savor every moment of the knowledge of these dear little darlings growing inside of me.