Well, I went to the specialist over a week ago and had another appointment with my regular obgyn yesterday, but due to the continuous vomitting, posting about either was near impossible. So, I am going to mix both posts into one.
At 8 weeks and 6 days I had my first appointment with my perinatologist. I walked in nervous to find out who would be caring for me this time around, as I was used to being cared for by PDC, a specific group out of Lexington. While sitting in the waiting room, I noticed a familar face walk in. Immediately, Matt recalled his name, Dr. O'Brien. My doctor from the last set of identical twins and the dr who performed my last cerclage. He was as suprised to see me as I was to see him!
We settled in our ultrasound room and the tech began measurements and heartrates. Both heart rates were in the 160's and both measured 8 weeks and 6 days! As soon as she was finishing the scan, Dr. O'Brien walked in. I asked him if he remembered us and he said, "Of course!" Then, after looking at the picture on the ultrasound machine he said, "Well, I certainly didn't expect THIS!" I didn't need to remind him that the odds of having two sets of identical twins were crazy. We caught up, talked about my cerclage, and left with a feeling of confidence that THIS time we WOULD get it right.
Fast forward to yesterday...I had my 10 week 4 day appointment/ultrasound. The babies heart rates were in the 170's, so I am still thinking girls, and they both measured 11 weeks. Perfect. The only thing that isn't perfect is my constant nausea and vomitting. I haven't gained any weight, which didn't seem concerning, but we are running out of options for keeping me comfortable. My OB decided that I could try the drug KYTRIL, which I took with my last set of twins to help me get through the next few weeks. Crossing my fingers that it helps!
So, in summary, so far, so good. My next appointment is next week with the perinatologist and an ultrasound to determine the date of the cerclage.
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