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My name is Sanya, I am 35 years old and found out a few days ago that I am pregnant, 5 weeks along. My due date is October 19,2008. I have been trying to conceive since 1999. And I am thrilled to death about the news. But I am also scared, my last pregancy in 1999 ended up being a miscarriage at 17 weeks. So I have mixed feelings right now, and nervous about every twinge, pull, twist and turn.

03/09/2008 - for the last couple of days I have been having a lot of lower stomach aches, its right at the very bottom of my stomach, scared me at first, but it does not feel like cramps buts really uncomfortable dull ache, where I have to lay down for awhile and it will eventually go away, I have been having this for about 3 or 4 days now. My first dr visit isn't until another 14 days, so I can't wait.

03/20/08 - I am now 9weeks 5 days along, and feel pretty good for the most part. I still have the stretching and dull aches, but they are not as often as a few week ago, and not as uncomfortable. I have noticed that I am more tired than usual, and I need an afternoon nap now. My boobs are still sore, and I have started to feel more hungry throughout the day, along with all of my clothes, feeling as if they just don't fit quite right. I have a doctors appointment scheduled for 03/25/08 for a blood test, so hoping things are good with my baby... I have only told my younger sister, who is very happy for me, but, I have not told the babys dad yet or anyone else, I am just waiting for my blood test to come back and will tell him before my next appointment, but I think he knows, he just hasn't said anything, I know he has noticed small changes about me. He has noticed that I sleep more, and I am naturally a picky eater, and I am eating things that I do not normally eat on a regular basis, and he looks at me funny. I am not ashamed of my pregnancy, I am very happy and excited, but since I have experience a miscarriage in the past, I am reluctant to tell a lot of people right now, not until I feel more comfortable about the progress of my baby.

03/24/08 - I am now 10 weeks 3 days, and I have begun to have horrible back aches. I had backaches and headaches really bad during the 5th and 6th week, then it finally stopped, but, now both are back. My clothes are fitting really snug now and I have an increased appetitie, and still more tired than usual. My appointment for my blood test is tomorrow morning, so ill have more information to update..

03/26/08 - I went in for my blood test yesterday, and talked shortly with the doctor. I am scheduled for my first official prental visit in 2 weeks, which is April 11th. I will have an u/s done and hopefully hear the babys heartbeat. Another 2 weeks, seems so far away, but waiting patiently... My OB changed my due date from 10/19 to 10/18, I am sure that this date may change along the way.

03/28/08 - I recieved a call from my doctors office, and they have confirmed my pregnancy and now I am "officially" pregnant. I feel pretty good because, when I went in for the blood test, she told me that if there was a reason for concern when the blood test came back, that they would call me and let me know, and they would have me come back into the office, before my 2 week visit.

03/31/08 - I have had some brownish discharge this weekend. At first it freaked me out, but now I am not too worried about it. I did call my OB office this morning and my nurse reassured me that a brownish discharge is quite normal during early pregnancy. Due to the fact that there may be old blood in the cervix and that the cervix is really sensitive right now, and not to worry. But if the color changes to pink or red to notify them immediately. So, I am not too worried, it has only been very little and only noticed when I go to the bathroom and wipe. Stress is not good for my baby, so I am just keeping a close watch on it for now. I have 11 more days left before I can see my little pumpkin..

4/12/08 - I have a lot to write, but here goes. I went to my first prenatal visit today and I did not get a chance to see my little pumpkin, I was sorta disappointed, but I will see my baby soon.

When I first got there, the nurse took my vitals, and my blood pressure was high. So the nurse said that, they will check it again before I left. I then had to pee in a cup. I was given a 1 hour glucose test (the orange stuff you drink) and while I was drinking it the nurse asked me a ton a questions, then I was told to undress and the Dr would be in to see me shortly. So after a short wait, the doctor came in and she was very very nice, I really like her. She went over my records and asked more questions. She was really concerned about my blood pressure, which I have had elevated blood pressure at times but nothing as high as it was today. She explained that because of my age (35), that I had a choice of having genetic testing done for down syndrome and she explained the benefits and assured me that it was my choice, and it would be no harm to me or the baby if I decided to have it done, so I told her yes, I would like to have it done, so she gave me a referral , and since I am at 13 weeks, she said I need to make sure I get the test in next week, and since they are going to do a sonogram them, that she would wait and have them do it, and they have more state of the art equipment and the sex of the baby might be determined. I agreed, but was quite disappointed, however, we did hear the heart beat, and with no problem 153, it just bought smiles to my face, just to hear my pumpkins heart beating, I could have listened to it all day long. But I had some reassurance that my pregnancy was real. And she said that it was normal. She went and felt my uterus, and said that my uterus was measuring larger than 13 weeks, and I assured her I knew when my lmp was, she also stated that while doing my pelvic exam she could still see some brown discharge on my cervix, which I had that about 2 weeks ago on and off for about two weeks. She said that she wanted to get to bottom of the brown discharge and that the placenta may be low, so she scheduled me for a sonogram on Monday. So after dressing she came back in and said that since my blood pressure was some what high instead of 4 weeks she wanted to see me every 2 weeks.

The nurse came in and retook my blood pressure and it was higher than it was before, (which was not good), so the doctor came back in and said that she was going to put me on a medication called Labetalol and for me to take it twice per day, and now that the blood pressure became a concern, I now have to visit the doctor every week, until further notice, i am worried about this blood pressure thing, but hopefully the medication can control it. Then finally, I had 7 tubes of blood drawn before I left.

So next week, I have 3 doctor appointments. I get to have a sonogram done on Monday. I have the genetic counseling and screening done on Thursday, and then another check up on the blood pressure to see if the medication is helping on Friday. I do have faith that things will work out to be just fine, I am just glad that the extra precautions are being taken, and cant wait to see my baby....

04/14/2008 - Well went in for my 1st sonogram today, and my uterus was measuring large for a very good reason, I AM HAVING TWINS!! OMG..I am such in a shock right now, I don't know what to say, I am very excited, I have uploaded their pics today. Both babies are measuring the same, and both heartbeats were beating at 155. The only concern that the doctor had was that he only saw one placenta and one sac, however, I will not know anything definite until my appointment on Thursday, when I have the screening done, and they will conduct another sonogram, and they will be able to tell me if the babies are sharing the placenta

04/17/2008 - I went for my 1st trimester screen and consultation today and everything went very well. I am very pleased. The perinatologist I met for the first time, he was very caring, took time to explain everything to me and took the time to answer all of my questions, well the whole staff was very nice and professional. Another sonogram was done and I saw my babies again today, they were both moving around, the heartbeats were 155 and 145, they are still growing the same. The doctor said that both babies are doing very, very well in his opinion so far. He did say that both babies have their own sac which was a big relief, but they do share the same placenta, which means that they are IDENTICAL TWINS.

The concern that may happen is that when the babies share the same placenta there is a chance that it can result in Twin-To Twin Transfusion Syndrone (TTTS) which means that one identical twin can receive less than normal amounts of blood supply during pregnancy while the other receives too much. The warning signs of the syndrome will appear on ultrasound, so our course of action will be that from 18 weeks until 24 weeks, I will have a sonogram done every two weeks, then weekly from then on out to make sure that the growth of the babies are progressing each week.

In addition to seeing the perinatologist, I will still be seeing my obstetrician on a weekly basis. The results from the test should be back next week, which he said that from what he can tell is the risk of the babies having downs syndrome are very very low, and he wasn't concerned with that, but when the results come back, they will have another consultation and review the test with me.

So, I feel good so far, I am happy. I am very please with the care I have received from both doctors offices so far, and I am comfortable with the course of actions they are taking with this pregnancy. I feel that me and my babies are in very good care. I've seen my babies, seen/heard the heartbeats, so I am over joyed to this point, and I know that both my babies will be just fine. I have just been really tired the last few days, and more hungry. I have another appointment tomorrow with my OB, and I should get the results of my blood work I took last week...

4/18/2008 - The appointment with my OB went well. My blood pressure was still a bit elevated, and they are continuing to watch it. All of my blood work came back normal (thank GOD), except I am still anemic which is normal for twin pregnancy, so they gave me a prescription for iron and folic acid. On was 13 weeks and measuring 18 weeks, which is good, my babies are growing. I got a chance to see my babies again, and they both are so very active, it takes forever to get them to stay still long enough to get the heart rates. Baby A was 151 and Baby B was 153.

I really do not feel pregnant at times, I am just more tired than usual, I have to have a nap every day. My back is begining to give me problems at night and I only sleep a couple of hours at a time, and I do feel my babies move, expecially at night , it feels so strange, but I automatically recognize the feeling, and it just makes me smile. I can't wait to start feeling both of them.

Well I will have the results from my genetic screening back this week. The nurse said that if they dont call, means everything is fine, they will only call if there is a problem. I can't sit and wait like that, so I will be calling first thing Wednesday morning to find out myself, either way (good or bad), but I feel positive things will be just fine.

4/21/2008 - Had a bit of a scare yesterday, had some bleeding that scared the life out of me. I did not have any cramping, but it was bright red. I ended up going to the ER and spending forever there it seemed like, but the babies were fine, heartbeats good, they checked to make sure my cervix was still closed and it was. They took some blood work and sent me home. I have to follow up with my OB in two days.

My due date has been changed from 10/18/ to 10/24 which set me back a few days.

4/25/2008 - 14 weeks 3 days. I called to get the results of my 1st Trimester Screening and the results came back fine ( what a relief), the results were exactly the same for both babies.

It seems that I am always worried about something in this pregnancy. From week to week, I find a new worry. I just want my babies to be okay. I had a follow up consultation with my OB and I heard the babies heartbeats (beating fast and healthy), and the midwife sat down and said that I need to start taking it easy, no heavy lifting, no sex, no exams, nothing, I have complete placenta previa.

She said that usually the placenta with rise away from the cervix as the uterus grows, but until then, I will probably have episodes of bleeding during the pregnancy, so total "pelvic rest" which is not a problem for me. She told me that if I start to notice that if I began to bleed more while on my feet at work, they will cut my hours down at work. She also mentioned that at 24 weeks they automatically put mothers with multiple pregnancies on bedrest, so she said be prepared for it and let my employer know now.

She really put my mind at ease by telling me that, she knows that it will be stressful during the pregnancy dealing with bleeding and just stress from carry twins with all the related risks that could happen. She said that if at anytime, I feel uneasy, and need to be checked out to be sure to call her and she will bring me right in and she will let me hear the babies heartbeats to ease my mind and make things less stressful. That made me feel better.

But when I see blood the first thing I think of is miscarriage, not matter how far along I get. But I have yet to have any cramping, pain or anything like that, and I do remain calm (its not easy), but one of the things I do is lay on my left side for about an hour if I do have an episode of bleeding, and that usually does the trick. But believe me I watch it very very closely, and I am not afraid to make phone calls to the OB or go to the ER, but I try and wait it out as long as I can and just rest, and it usually goes away, I will continue to do that only if I feel comfortable that the bleeding does not increase, and there is no pain, no cramping, or I will be right at the ER if something just doesn't feel right....

I have 3 weeks to go until 18 weeks, and I will be able to find out the sex of the twins...

4/30/08 - 15 weeks 1 day. I received my fetal doppler yesterday in the mail and its great. It took me sometime at first to find the heartbeats but I did. I then had to distinquish between the both of them, after that, its been pretty easy. It really eases my mind, since the bleeding episodes. I haven't been bleeding since Sunday, but still a small amount of brown discharge, but that is to be expected. Overall I have been feeling pretty good, my headaches are coming back, and still tired throughout the day, but those are the only complaints that I have. I am getting bigger by the day, and I feel my babies more often, but not every day still. Twin A continues to lay right at the bottom of the pelvic area, and that is where I feel most of my pressure and Twin B just be all over the place.

5/07/2008- 16weeks 1 day. I am 4 months pregnant today. I am so blessed to have made it this far with my babies. I have 2 more weeks for my next appointment. I am hoping things are fine. I hear both heartbeats which makes me happy.....

05/16/2008 - 17 Weeks 3 Days. My appointment went well today. Unfortunately, I did not have a sonogram today to find out the sex of the twins, because I have the big sonogram next Friday, so he said to wait until then. But he was able to find both heartbeats of the babies. Twin A 154 and Twin B 145. I am actually measuring 22 weeks, my uterus is about 2 inches above my navel. I have only gained 5lbs this month for a total of 10lbs. He did recommend me to see a cardiologist, another routine doctor they recommend for twin moms and take into consideration, I do have high blood pressure (which is being maintained very well with meds), my age 35, and multiple pregnancy, he highly recommended the evaluation, so I have an appointment with the cardiologist in 2 weeks, an appointment with the perinatologist in 1 week, and my OB again in 4 weeks. Still on pelvic rest, I should know next week whether or not the placenta has moved up or has remained in the same location. But atleast, I have been without bleeding for a full week now, which is such a relief.

Both babies are very active, I am beginning to distinquish between the two, as I can distinquish between the two different heartbeats, its amazing how you are able to tell the difference, but still wondering if they are boys or girls, I will be happy either way, as long as they are healthy, I want to do some shopping, but still scared to shop too early. I am passing one of my milestones this week. My 1st son miscarried at 17 weeks, 9 years ago, so these babies have made it this far, and I am so thankful for that even though I know I still have a long ways to go, but as most believe that 12 weeks they are out of the woods for anything happening, I know all to well that for me 12 weeks was just the beginning of the worry and not the end. So I am going to be naturally cautious about every week of the pregnancy until my twins are born and I am thankful everyday I am able to continue to carry them. I will update next week..

5/28/08 - 19 weeks 2 days. I am 19 weeks 2 days today. The twins and I are doing fairly well. I have alot of indigestion , backaches are a terrible, and I feel so much pressure sometimes, it scares me. Both babies are still active, just about everyday now. This is my second week of no bleeding, and it is such a relief, I have had bleeding from week 13 to week 17.

I believe that it was because, I was diagnosed with complete previa at 13 weeks when the bleeding started. I had my big U/S last Friday and the peri said that the placenta has moved up, however, only partially covering the cervix now. The bleeding episodes drove me crazy. I have almost developed a fear of going to the bathroom. Everytime I go I pray not to see any blood. I was hoping to find out the sex, however, neither baby wanted us peeking, so I still do not know yet, and all I needed was for one pumpkin to let us see, as they are identical so, we only needed to see the sex of one to determine the sex of both. But they both are doing well, they are weighing a total of 1 1/2 pounds.

My cervix was checked which the dr. said was fine, and they had no concerns at this time about the babies or myself. But, I am always concerned, preparing myself for something to happen or for something to go wrong. But I am Huge. I didn't really realize how pregnant I look. I love it, but, it is odd to see my body change the way it has. As each week goes by, I am beginning to relax little by little and enjoy the pregnancy. My next goal is to make it to 20 weeks, then 24, as I know that by 24 weeks, if something was to happen, the babies would have a small chance of making it outside of the womb. I do have an appointment to see a cardiologist this Friday, as a routine check my OB recommended that I have done. I have 2 more weeks to wait to see a doctor again, but my doppler keeps me patient until my doctor visits. I have gained a total of 20 pounds thus far.....

06/02/2008 - 20 weeks. OMG, I am half way there, cant believe the time. I cant wait to meet my babies. I guess it time to count down. I am actually more than half way. I do not have an exact date yet, however, I do know that I will have a scheduled c-section around 32-34 weeks. Still have another week to go before my next appointment, the babies kicks are beginning to be more powerful. I love it...

06/06/2008 - 21 weeks 6 days. I have been feeling a lot a cramping in the lower part of my stomach for the six days which have become more intense for the last two days. I didn't have my next appointment until June 13 with my OB so I was just going to wait it out, however, I began feeling so uneasy about the pains this morning, that I phoned the office, and they booked me an appointment for this morning in an hour to be checked out. I did not have a sonogram as both babies heartbeats were beating strong at Twin A 143 and Twin B 150. I did gain 13 pounds in the last 3 weeks, which I have to watch, but was told not to diet of course, just watch what I ate. The Dr. said that the cramping, tightening and pulling was just the uterus stretching. She did mention that so long the tightening was not coming from the top portion of my stomach and no bleeding, that the rest was just normal for pregnancy, and expecially for twins it will be more intense, and once you start having that cramping feeling, it will probably continue throughout the rest of the pregnancy. I was measuring at 29 weeks, which she said was good. My blood pressure was the lowest it has ever been at 120/70, I was really glad about that. I was told to start taking baby asprin with the rest of my prenatal vitamins that I take, to help with any blood clots since I do have high blood pressure. So overall, everything seems fine, and my mind at ease. I still have two more weeks to see my peri, for another sonogram and to hopefully find out the sex of my babies. I love my babies so much...

06/19/2008- 22 weeks 5 days. Today was my appointment with the peri, and I am having two beautiful GIRLS. I am so excited, now I can shop for my two princesses. They are perfect. Twin A is measuring 16 oz and Twin B is measuring 15 oz. Twin A (Shaydon) is Breech, and Twin B (Shaylon) is face down. All of their organs were perfect. Now the pregnancy is starting to seem real despite the huge belly I have. The peri has no concerns about me or the babies so he said he will just see me in another month, and my next appointment with the OB/GYN is next Friday. The babies are measuring 5 days behind my due date however, the peri said there is of no concern because they have measured 5 days behind since the beginning of the pregnancy, so he said not to worry. They checked my cervix that is good, and I no longer have placenta previa. But Im having a C-section anyways, but atleast I know where the bleeding was coming from. My girls are so adorable, I just love them to death. Well Im off to go shopping....