We posted this picture with a caption that said: We are so overjoyed to announce this mother's day that I'm pregnant...with TWINS! After a long and personal battle with infertility, God has answered our prayers through IVF. Not only did He bless us with one, but two! We are so grateful, for this truly is a miracle. Our twins are due this November!
I thought I would get a lot of questions about the IVF part, but thankfully I didn't. I just received many heartfelt congratulations. I loved it!
When I told the 3 and 4 year-old kids we teach at church that I was having two babies they immediately wanted to name them. Names like Violet, Scarlet, and Lightening-slayer were the most popular.
Lightening-slayer Ivie. That works right?
Of course we are already getting "advice" (aka opinions) from some people that you just have to nod and say thank you to. I don't think people realize that their very strong "advice" doesn't apply to everyone. It's funny to hear the crazy things people say. I also get the statements about all the laundry I'll have to do, how in the world will I carry two car seats, how we need to move from our third floor apartment, how we need a bigger car...but you know what? Try and worry me all you want but I'm not worried at all. Yes it's going to be a challenge, but we'll figure it out as we go.
We are still so overwhelmed with joy that this is all happening. We are having twins! I really wouldn't want it any other way. I feel like I'm already just sitting around waiting for them to come!
I found your blog while I was online looking up IVF stuff and I've loved reading it! I did IVF in March too, but got ovarian hyperstimulation so I had to wait to do the transfer till this month (it took my body FORever to heal and hormones to normalize!!!). I'm hoping for twins too after all of this waiting ;) Congrats to you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mekelle! I'm so sorry about your OHSS... I hope you didn't have to end up in the hospital or anything crazy! So have you already done the transfer now? It was such a surreal feeling knowing that I had two precious embryos inside me. I would love to know how everything turns out for you! We are in love with the fact we're having twins...wouldn't want it any other way! Such a blessing!
DeleteI didn't have to go to the hospital thank goodness. But throwing up with enlarged ovaries was not fun! I started meds for the transfer last week so we are scheduled for the first week of June! I. cannot. wait.
DeleteYeah that definitely doesn't sound fun. That's so exciting! My transfer was a breeze. You'll do great! Sending prayers your way! Please let me know how things go!
DeleteHi, I actually found your blog from your Instagram profile. We are also 14 weeks pregnant with ivf twins! I love when I find someone who is experiencing the same thing! I hope all continues to go well for you!
ReplyDeleteHi, I actually found your blog from your Instagram profile. We are also 14 weeks pregnant with ivf twins! I love when I find someone who is experiencing the same thing! I hope all continues to go well for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jamie! That's great news, CONGRATS! I love to hear other people's similar stories too.
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