With Emmeline, by this point (13.5 weeks) I had already experienced the following: low, non-doubling betas, bleeding, hematoma, hospital visit, and a "positive" NT scan. So far with twins? Who knows about the betas (never had them tested), not a drop of blood, only a hospital visit for a "normal" ultrasound and a stellar NT result.
Normal risk for my maternal age for Down's is 1/137. Our adjusted risk based on the results: 1/2421. Normal risk for my maternal age for 13/18 is 1/259. Our adjusted risk: 1/4421. I find my self in awe that things are so smooth so far (aside from feeling much worse than I did with Emmeline) - so different from the pregnancy with Emmeline in all ways. I'm cautious though...lots of potential risks lay ahead as I progress.
Well, the first "non-smooth" thing happened yesterday. Bacteria in my urine. But they just called three weeks after the test, so on the recommendation of a good friend, I asked to be retested. I just didn't want to start a strong antibiotic if it wasn't necessary. I was retested and it was still positive. Starting the antibiotic this morning.
Oh, and I had a talk with my ob while at the office. I'm transferring to a high-risk ob. Surprise, surprise.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Our Little Miss is an IVF babe, born after 4 years of trying. Then, after making our peace being a one-child family...oh, and then making our peace that we had another seemingly healthy one on the way...we discover that there are TWO BABIES growing in there. This is their journey and our journey as a family as we now embrace the idea of being a family of five.
Still can't get over it but oh so happy for you. TWINS!!! Wow! Emmeline will love her big sis status. She looks exactly like your husband, btw. ;)
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