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buggage · Jan 24, 2007, 03:14 PM

Awww, I didn't think about the insurance issue. That makes a little more sense. But, don't let the fact that your friend was delivered by him waver your decision of whether to stay with him or not, as everyone's preferances are different, and there are lots of wonderful doctors out there. That being said, if you feel comfortable with this doctor, DEFINITELY keep him. Its all about finding the one you feel most comfortable being the one to help bring your baby safely into the world, and making sure you are both strong and healthy. Make sure you let us know what you find out at the ultrasound, I am excited for you! Its such a wonderful moment when you get that first glimpse of your baby moving around in there... (despite the incredibly full bladder, HAHA!)

Myth · Jan 25, 2007, 11:53 AM

Did he say anything about your uterus being big for gestational age? That's why my dr ordered the u/s at twelve weeks for me.

kholloway · Jan 25, 2007, 12:34 PM

He said that I my uterus felt sightly bigger for where I'm supposed to be, but that we would check it out at 5 months

buggage · Jan 25, 2007, 12:54 PM

So it sounds like it's the waiting game. Darn! Heh, so frustrating I am sure. I'm frustrated and its not even me! Well, make sure you stay in touch, and let us know what you find out! How are you feeling other then impatient?;0)

kholloway · Jan 25, 2007, 02:56 PM

I feel great except for the fact that I feel like a sponge with the all the water retention :)

Myth · Jan 25, 2007, 09:22 PM

See I was slightly bigger too at twelve weeks. I was also feeling movement around eight weeks... the only reason I know it was movement is cause I've felt it before. I looked at my hubby one night as I was crawling over him to go to the bathroom yet again and told him "I shouldn't be feeling like this yet". Two days later I knew why I was feeling like I was five months... hehehe... anyway. I would go jumping to conclusions just yet because you might just find out your further along than you thought. How far along are you now? Sorry, still dealing with preggy brain... lol... I'll use it as long as I'm sleep deprived from the kids. Anyway. I would say you have a better than average chance that there's two. It hasn't been confirmed by a medical professional yet so don't take my word for it, I'm just venturing an educated and experienced guess.

Myth · Jan 26, 2007, 05:47 AM

I felt that way not to long ago... I have to say I don't miss that part of it. Lol. So you'll be going in around the end of March for your u/s right?

buggage · Jan 26, 2007, 07:17 AM

Its kind of funny, but they say to fight water retention, drink lots more water. Doesn't make much sense to me, but it seems to work. I am having a lot of the swelling and stuff this time around, and it seems that when I really push the fluids, the swelling and stuff lessens.

kholloway · Jan 26, 2007, 07:34 AM

I should be getting the u/s in march. He's listening to the heart beat in 2 weeks (it took a little begging.. heh) so hopefully he will either hear 1 heartbeat or 2. I'm 11 weeks along now, and I started feeling what I thought was movement at 9 weeks. When I would lay down, it would feel like a fish was swimming in there. It still happens when I lay down, or if I'm trying to pay attention and feel it. But that would be way too early right?

buggage · Jan 26, 2007, 12:21 PM

If you are having twins, I think you definitely could be feeling movement. Myth said she was feeling it around 8 weeks. So I would definitely think you could be. As far as hearing the heartbeat, he may not be able to immediately hear both heartbeats. There are many people who don't find out they are having twins from hearing the heartbeat. The possitions of the baby's and stuff like that tend to make it abit more difficult in the beginning. BUT he could find them both really easily. Also, it could just be that you are very intuned to your body and can feel your baby move early. I have been feeling this little guy since week 9 too. And there only one in there for sure haha. I think he's just going to be big like his big brother was. (I am personally betting on twins for you tho;0)

kholloway · Jan 26, 2007, 12:46 PM

Well, my husband was a football player all through college, and I was a big baby (10lbs). My husband is very fit and I am naturally thin but we were both huge babies... so maybe I'm just going to have a 10 pounder. :)

buggage · Jan 26, 2007, 01:08 PM

Hehe, you never know. Of course, my hubby was 10 lbs 13 oz when he was born, but his mom had gestational diabeties when preggy with him, so that is probably why. I was only about 6 lbs. and our first little boy was 8 lbs.(the doc guessed he would be 7 lbs. I was a bit surprised to hear he was a whole 8 lbs 21 1/2 inches haha) haha,but yeah he was right in the middle of our weights. So who knows. Also, a friend of ours is a big 6'2 several hundred pound guy, he played foot ball and the such, and he was a really small baby when he was born. He was just under 6 lbs I think. So you never know how these kids are going to grow haha. ;0)

kholloway · Feb 7, 2007, 07:27 AM

So I finally got to listen to the heart beat! When the nurse first started searching, she found a heart beat right under my belly button. It was there for a few seconds and then was gone. She search right under my belly right on my pelvis area and got a very strong heart beat that was very loud (158 beats per minute). She said that it was really low to have a baby there if there is only one. She tried to look for the other one again, but couldn't find it... also, the doctor is now worried about my water retention. I've tried everything, but it just keeps getting worse. He said its because of my job. I sit at a desk for 9 hours a day. Anyway, what do you guys think about the heart beat(s). Was it just one echoing... or my heartbeat... or is it twins?

twinkletoes30 · Feb 7, 2007, 07:48 AM

You are not crazy to have them at the end of the day the choice has to be yours and not anyone else you have to weigh up the pros and cons what ever you choose you will be right because it has been your choice good luck:)

buggage · Feb 7, 2007, 08:01 AM

If it was your heartbeat, you would know. Our heartbeats are much slower then a baby's. It sounds to me like you are a proud momma of two. Haha. Of course we won't know for sure until that ultra sound, but I would be very surprised if they find out it is just one. As far as the water retention goes, make sure you are drinking looooots of water(esp if its twins) and getting up and stretching your legs, walking around for a few minutes every half hour. I know that that is hard with a job, but eventually you may have to quit your job, esp if you get pre-eclampsia. So just be careful. Sometimes there just isn't much you can do. If there is any way to put your feet up on a chair next to you while sitting at your desk, that will also help. Not wearing panty hose or tight pants will also help with swelling nad stuff like that. Congrats girly! Don't you just love the sound of those heartbeats!

kholloway · Feb 7, 2007, 08:06 AM

I almost cried when I heard the heartbeat, it was the most wonderful sound! I brought a hand held voice recorder and recorded it so I can show everyone!

buggage · Feb 7, 2007, 08:45 AM

That is always a good idea!esp if hubby can't get off work to go with you. But now you can rewind it and listen to it over and over. I still get excited to hear it every time. They never leave it on there long enough for me hah. I would sit there and listen to it all day if I could probably. Maybe I'll have to invest in a stethascope.;0)so glad all is well.

kholloway · Feb 7, 2007, 02:10 PM

Where's myth? I was hoping to get her opinion as well :(

buggage · Feb 7, 2007, 04:51 PM

She doesn't get on as often these days(her twins keep her busy I think;0) try sending her a private message with the info, and next time she gets on, I am sure she will get right back to you.

Myth · Feb 8, 2007, 10:43 PM

I'm so glad I'm missed... lol. *wipes brow and sits at the comp for the first time in days* Ok.. I still don't want to jump the gun, but it sounds like twins. The only concern I have is that the first heartbeat moved. That is only a concern. I just wonder if it wasn't just one baby moving instead of two. It happened just shortly after you laid back to hear the heartbeat and that caused the baby to move. I just don't want to get your hopes up to have them dashed. Sorry it took me so long to get back to this... were teething, eating solids, and trying to crawl all at the same time. I'm just a bit pressed for time... lol. Anyway, I actually get to go soak in the tub and relax so... sorry ladies I'm outa here... hugs. I'll be back in the next couple day... I hope