Twins No More- 14 Weeks

Well, I went to my doctor appointment on the 17th and it did not go well. I walked in there telling the doctor how great I felt and how I had been getting a lot of my energy back- and then there was only one heartbeat found on the clinic ultrasound machine. He sent me in the morning of the 18th for an ultrasound on the hospital's nicer machine. That was the longest night ever. I did not even realize how much hope I still had that both babies were ok. I was heartbroken when the technician confirmed the news. She measured both babies and told me that based on the size, the deceased baby never made it past 9-10 weeks gestation. It had happened weeks ago and I had no idea. Ironically, this was before I even started blogging this pregnancy.

I have never lost a baby, and I think I thought I was somehow immune to it.

I had a follow up on the 19th and Dr Grose explained to me the possibility of this having adverse effects on me or the other baby. He said to watch for a fever, bleeding or cramping. After he called and spoke with a specialist, however, most of those fears were put to rest. The perinatologist said there was less than a 5% chance of additional complications arising from this.

As it was a very emotional time for all of us, I am sticking mostly to the facts and staying light on the personal comments.

My measurements today were:
137 Pounds
32" Across Belly Button
35 1/2" Across Hip Bone

I have suddenly started growing FAST. I do not love this awkward period when you start to fill out but the belly is not round and defined so you just look like you are getting chubby. A few more weeks and I will be into what I call the 'Honeymoon' stage of pregnancy. The part where you are showing just enough to be adorable, but not uncomfortable.