So we've made it this far. We're 9 weeks pregnant and going strong. I just had another doctor's appointment yesterday for my 3rd ultrasound. Yeah, I know that is a lot this early, but with twins and my other health issues, the doctor has wanted to keep a close eye on the buns in my oven. The doc says that all looks well. The sacs and fetuses are about the same size, both have heartbeats, and he still puts me at 9 weeks gestation. I asked him about limitations with my job, and he said that he felt I could continue my job for a couple of months, but that he would recommend I stop working around 20 weeks. Well, I only have 3 more weeks left and I don't plan to work after that for a while.
As for my symptoms, I'm still having nausea and digestion issues. It's getting harder to find a comfortable position to sleep in. My dreams are becoming very vivid. No real cravings to speak of yet.
I'm really looking forward to not working. Don't get me wrong. I love my job. And it really gives me a sense of fulfillment, but with the nausea and fatigue, I'm just having a hard time keeping alert and motivated. And working night shift is wreaking havoc to my brain. So I'm looking forward to a break. Maybe after the babies are born, I might look into grad school or something. Who knows.
Javier is doing well. He's working hard to take care of me and all my special needs. He's cooking, cleaning, and fetching me the things I want. He's been extremely supportive and it makes me love him all the more.
Life is good.
~Latrice
Garcia Family
October 2012
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
A few questions answered
Ok, so a lot of friends and family have the same questions. I will answer some of them here for the sake of convenience.
How do I feel?
-- I feel pregnant. If you don't want the details, then I suggest you skip this part. Yes, I have nausea. It's not really at any particular time of day like the morning. It's mostly when I get hungry, when I'm very sleepy, and certain strong smells trigger the nausea as well. I've only actually vomited a few times, but I do plenty of dry heaving. I also have a lot of burping of acid, and that's just not pleasant at all. I haven't had any real cravings to speak of, but there are definitely foods that I don't want. I have not wanted to eat meat lately. I try to eat some anyway for the nutritional benefit, but I definitely don't eat as much meat as I usually do. I'll make this quick..... yes, my boobs are sore. I think the biggest symptom that I have is the fatigue. I'm very tired ALL THE TIME. I wake up from 12 hours of sleep and still feel sleepy. I've had this week off of work and I've never slept so much in my life. It's amazing how much sleep my body is craving. I have not gained much weight yet. Maybe 1-2 pounds so far, but it's early and I'm sure I'll start packing on the pounds in the weeks to come. Mood swings..... I don't really think I'm having them, but the look on Javier's face sometimes tells a different story. You'll have to ask him about that one.
Do twins run in our family or did we use fertility drugs?
-- Yes, I did use a first line level of fertility drug called Clomid. I have other health issues that caused me to have problems ovulating naturally, and Clomid causes you to ovulate (release an egg). There is a 10% chance of having multiples when using this drug. As far as twins in the family..... well, there are unconfirmed rumors that there are twins on Javier's side. I don't know my full family history, so there is no telling there. So, it's really impossible to tell if these twins have been made by natural selection or pharmaceutical help. The end result is the same. I don't think it makes having twins any less special or surprising even if it was because of the Clomid. We never really entertained the idea of having twins, so it was a pleasant surprise for us regardless of why it happened. Our primary concern is that I and the babies are healthy and that I carry the twins for as long as possible so they have the best chance at life.
Are we excited?
-- I'm not really sure why everyone asks this question. It seems like a no brainer to me. We've been trying to get pregnant for a while now, and of course we are excited. We're happy, elated, overjoyed, anxious, and content.
Are we going to find out the babies' sex?
--Definitely. I'm not a big fan of surprises. I like to be able to prepare.
Am I going to work?
-- Right now, I'm still working. We are moving from here in a couple of months, so I don't really feel the need to stop at this time. I'm only going to be working for another 5 weeks, so that isn't so bad. Then we'll be going on a cruise, visiting family, and moving to the east coast. By the time we are settled into our new place, I'll be about 5 months along, and we've decided that I shouldn't work at that time. I want to spend the latter part of my pregnancy staying healthy and focusing on keeping the babies in the oven. If it's not obvious, I also won't be working right after the babies are born. Without family nearby for support, I just don't think I would want to work with newborn twins at home. Plus, we'll be moving from Virginia when the babies are 5-6 months old, so it's just not worth it to me. I'll have to figure out the working situation after we move and determine if it's practical and worthwhile.
Do we have names picked out?
-- Well, we've talked about names, and there are definitely some that we both like and are very good possibilities. I don't want to commit to the names yet because I may change my mind down the road.
Am I going to post pictures of my belly?
-- Probably not. That's just not my thing. Maybe a few will pop up from time to time, but generally, I'm a little shy about my belly. It's no use trying to convince me otherwise. Javier has already tried.
Hmm..... that's all I can think of right now. If anyone has anything else, you can comment, and I'll answer them.
Life is good. I've enjoyed my week off from work. I have to go back tomorrow night and for the rest of the weekend. I'll try to keep this updated as much as possible.
How do I feel?
-- I feel pregnant. If you don't want the details, then I suggest you skip this part. Yes, I have nausea. It's not really at any particular time of day like the morning. It's mostly when I get hungry, when I'm very sleepy, and certain strong smells trigger the nausea as well. I've only actually vomited a few times, but I do plenty of dry heaving. I also have a lot of burping of acid, and that's just not pleasant at all. I haven't had any real cravings to speak of, but there are definitely foods that I don't want. I have not wanted to eat meat lately. I try to eat some anyway for the nutritional benefit, but I definitely don't eat as much meat as I usually do. I'll make this quick..... yes, my boobs are sore. I think the biggest symptom that I have is the fatigue. I'm very tired ALL THE TIME. I wake up from 12 hours of sleep and still feel sleepy. I've had this week off of work and I've never slept so much in my life. It's amazing how much sleep my body is craving. I have not gained much weight yet. Maybe 1-2 pounds so far, but it's early and I'm sure I'll start packing on the pounds in the weeks to come. Mood swings..... I don't really think I'm having them, but the look on Javier's face sometimes tells a different story. You'll have to ask him about that one.
Do twins run in our family or did we use fertility drugs?
-- Yes, I did use a first line level of fertility drug called Clomid. I have other health issues that caused me to have problems ovulating naturally, and Clomid causes you to ovulate (release an egg). There is a 10% chance of having multiples when using this drug. As far as twins in the family..... well, there are unconfirmed rumors that there are twins on Javier's side. I don't know my full family history, so there is no telling there. So, it's really impossible to tell if these twins have been made by natural selection or pharmaceutical help. The end result is the same. I don't think it makes having twins any less special or surprising even if it was because of the Clomid. We never really entertained the idea of having twins, so it was a pleasant surprise for us regardless of why it happened. Our primary concern is that I and the babies are healthy and that I carry the twins for as long as possible so they have the best chance at life.
Are we excited?
-- I'm not really sure why everyone asks this question. It seems like a no brainer to me. We've been trying to get pregnant for a while now, and of course we are excited. We're happy, elated, overjoyed, anxious, and content.
Are we going to find out the babies' sex?
--Definitely. I'm not a big fan of surprises. I like to be able to prepare.
Am I going to work?
-- Right now, I'm still working. We are moving from here in a couple of months, so I don't really feel the need to stop at this time. I'm only going to be working for another 5 weeks, so that isn't so bad. Then we'll be going on a cruise, visiting family, and moving to the east coast. By the time we are settled into our new place, I'll be about 5 months along, and we've decided that I shouldn't work at that time. I want to spend the latter part of my pregnancy staying healthy and focusing on keeping the babies in the oven. If it's not obvious, I also won't be working right after the babies are born. Without family nearby for support, I just don't think I would want to work with newborn twins at home. Plus, we'll be moving from Virginia when the babies are 5-6 months old, so it's just not worth it to me. I'll have to figure out the working situation after we move and determine if it's practical and worthwhile.
Do we have names picked out?
-- Well, we've talked about names, and there are definitely some that we both like and are very good possibilities. I don't want to commit to the names yet because I may change my mind down the road.
Am I going to post pictures of my belly?
-- Probably not. That's just not my thing. Maybe a few will pop up from time to time, but generally, I'm a little shy about my belly. It's no use trying to convince me otherwise. Javier has already tried.
Hmm..... that's all I can think of right now. If anyone has anything else, you can comment, and I'll answer them.
Life is good. I've enjoyed my week off from work. I have to go back tomorrow night and for the rest of the weekend. I'll try to keep this updated as much as possible.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
It's official
We're PREGNANT.
Exactly 8 weeks. And to add to that...... we're having TWINS!
Yes, that's right. Twins. Our due date is Dec. 16, 2008. Of course, that date can vary depending on how long the twins can hang around in my belly. Only time will tell. Javier and I are very happy and excited. We've been telling family all day, and it seems everyone else is just as happy for us. In a couple of months, we'll be able to find out if we're having boys, girls, or a boy and a girl. We'll let everyone know when we know.
So far, all is well so says our doctor. We've had a couple of ultrasounds and everything seems to be on track.
For now, we're just happy and trying to take it easy.
~Latrice
Exactly 8 weeks. And to add to that...... we're having TWINS!
Yes, that's right. Twins. Our due date is Dec. 16, 2008. Of course, that date can vary depending on how long the twins can hang around in my belly. Only time will tell. Javier and I are very happy and excited. We've been telling family all day, and it seems everyone else is just as happy for us. In a couple of months, we'll be able to find out if we're having boys, girls, or a boy and a girl. We'll let everyone know when we know.
So far, all is well so says our doctor. We've had a couple of ultrasounds and everything seems to be on track.
For now, we're just happy and trying to take it easy.
~Latrice
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