Blood test

Went down to Dr. W's office today to have my blood drawn for the genetic testing. It identified chromosomal abnormalities and identifies the gender. Two weeks until results. 

Also, got a $4k bill from the hospital for the three labs done to determine my HCG levels. Yikes. Sent it off to my agency rep and they're handling it. 

On the positive side, all of these tests have run out our deductible ($5500) AND we've now met our out of pocket cost ($10000) for the year. So, if anything happens to my family, we're covered at 100%.  With 6 whole months left to use it! I can't complain; it's freaking awesome. 

US at 10 weeks

Original Post Date: 5/27/2014

Yippee Skippy!! I have graduated from wand US's to regular over the belly US's. Woot. No more disrobing. No more ginormous, cold plastic wand in my hoo hoo. 

Baby is measuring 4 days bigger than 10 weeks. What remains of the sac from the other baby has been pinned against my uterine wall and the risk of bleeding is seriously reduced. 

Pharmacy sent the wrong needles and syringes. Pharmacy blames Dr. D's office. Dr. D's office insists it was a refill (which it was...). Essentially, it's an error that just ends up costing K a ton of money. 

Speaking of money, K is now providing me with a monthly allowance to purchase organic food. This is awesome since it's difficult to procure decent fresh fruits and vegetables in the middle of the desert. 

Another US is scheduled for 6/9. Then, another for the 25th. Then I have the 3D US in Vegas. And, K has approved the blood test for chromosomal abnormalities and gender typing. Loads to do in the next 4 weeks. 

Also, since I only have 27 more days of shots, I really must get a video for you. I'm going to try and video it on the day when I do both Progesterone and DelEstrogen. Plus, I want to get a good photo of the bruising and injection sites so everyone can see ONE EXAMPLE of what can happen when doing the injections. 

Ultra sound at 8 weeks

Original Post Date 5/12/14

Baby B did not make it. Baby A is healthy as a horse and measuring 5 days ahead. 

Dr. W. is concerned about bleeding. If Baby B detaches from the uterine wall I may have some serious problems. Hopefully, if I stay relaxed and inactive until Baby A is big enough to push the placenta for Baby B against the uterine wall, I should be fine. 

Another US at 10, 12, and 14 weeks with Dr. W. Then, a 3D US in Las Vegas at 15 weeks to get pics for K and determine sex. How exciting!!

Kicking along

Not much happening here. Still feeling pregnant. Waiting, which I hate to do, for the follow up US next week. 

K, my IP, is tossing around the idea of requesting I only purchase organic food (for which she may offer compensation). And, reminding me that I am not allowed to wear nail polish as it is bad for the babies. 

I've only been interested in fruits and veggies. I ate a whole pound of asparagus for dinner. Yummy. It's a bummer to crave fresh fruits and veggies in the middle of the AZ dessert. There isn't much to choose from and what there is usually isn't the best.