tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91533906637770663382024-03-19T18:39:31.744-04:00Life is now TWO perfect!Our journey through love, infertility, and blessing of TWINS!Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-20993241832187440402015-06-11T10:17:00.001-04:002015-06-11T10:17:15.895-04:00an you believe it! I am alive!!! And how my little ones have grown!!!!! <br />
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Madison and Jackson are 3 1/2. Madison is my sweet little diva and just so independent. Jackson is well, he is a boy. My family likes to call him a sour patch kid. One minute he is so sweet and loving and then the next he is tackling you on the floor. But he has the biggest heart. <br />
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And well, we want number 3. We feel now the twins are getting older we want that baby. So, we secretly have been doing a frozen cycle. With the twins IVF round, we got 5 5day blast that were good quality. We transferred two and froze 3. On June 3rd we transferred one (yes only one :) ) on that day.<br />
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I thought that a frozen cycle after all this time would be so easy but man did it bring all the emotions of the roller coaster back like we were still on that journey. The shots, the hormones, the schedule, the test....it was just all back. Friday I have my blood drawn to get my beta numbers but I cheated of course. I am not sure what to make of it. I got a VERY faint squinter on the First Response but the digital came up pregnant. I am nervous about the faint line but I thought with a digital you have to have at least 50 hcg level. Hmmmmmm.....what does it all mean! <br />
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Sorry tried to put pics and it wouldn't let me. will have to later tonight! <br />
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<br />Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-33090533211685988302012-01-10T23:34:00.001-05:002012-02-10T22:52:57.518-05:00New BLOGhey girls...<br />
I know how hard it is once someone you have been following during your infertility and your own struggles and then read about their love and joy that they have once they get their little miracles. I don't want to loose any followers so I am going to leave this blog to post about any infertility or PCOS discussion but I have a new blog that will follow the growth of my babies. If you are comfortable following this blog, I would love to have you as a follower because I love all, you can find me at <a href="http://mnjcoakley.blogspot.com/">http://mnjcoakley.blogspot.jcom/ </a>Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-457103719840232172011-12-21T01:31:00.000-05:002011-12-21T01:31:54.885-05:00Lack of sleep.....but so worth it. My sweet little ones had their monthly check up and Madison weighs 5 lb 10 oz and Jackson weighs 6lb 11oz. Cant believe they are about the size of a normal newborn. My son was out of preemies about a week ago but my little girl is still so tiny and has been able to still wear her preemies clothes but tonight I put on one of her jumpers and it is too short, she was not even able to straighten her legs. Crazy just how quickly they grow so now she is wearing newborns. It was sad, my little babies are already getting so big. <br />
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I am new on this preemie thing but since they were born 2 months early they have a chronological birthday (day they were born) and an adjusted age (based on due date). Per Dr. the adjusted age is used when it comes to development but I feel like my babies are not 2 months behind. I feel they are no different then any other newborn. They are already so alert, starting to hold their head up so well, and etc. I guess I will start noticing the difference a little later but its amazing to watch them start to notice things. <br />
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As for the night time, they are still on every 3 hr feeding so I dont get much sleep. I am also breastfeeding both (pumping more then breast because they are not that great at it at this point) but by the time I get them changed and fed, I have about an hour to fall asleep and be back up for the next round. My mom and sister are currently staying with me and helping and between them and my husband they are able to take turns. I however had to be up for each one but occasionally I will sleep through one. Cant wait till they are able to sleep longer then the 2 hours but they are suppose to be around 8lbs before that happens. The way they are gaining weight though it shouldnt be too much longer. <br />
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To top off our crazy emotional roller coaster of a year, my fatherinlaw passed away last night after a battle with cancer. My poor husband and his family have lost his sister and now his father. He was blessed with twins this year and he feels God took away and giveth. His sister is greatly missed and his father will be as well. They are both painless in heaven and that is a blessing. Looking forward to 2012, a fresh year with many blessing with our little ones. So happy to know the guardian angles in heaven watching over our little ones. RIP John and Jenny.Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-90662948584921069542011-12-11T23:30:00.000-05:002011-12-11T23:30:26.624-05:00Where I have been.....I am so sorry to just now get an update about what has been going on. For those not aware, I was admitted to the hospital November 1st due to my blood pressure. I was diagnosed with Pre clampsia. Every day was a touch and go situation but on 11/7/11 due to spike in my blood pressure they performed an emergency c-section. The only cure for preeclampsia is delivery. Our little miracles: Madison Lynn at 12:52 PM weighing 3 lb 8oz and Jackson Thomas was born at 12:53 PM weighing 4 lb 9oz. I was put on magnesium drip for 24 hrs to get my blood pressure down and unfortunately this kept me from being able to see my babies till I was off. 26 hours later, I was able to see my babies and learned Madison was a little trooper and only needed a little oxygen and some IV fluids which she was completely off within a few days. Jackson had a little more trouble and did require a c-pap for several days but thanks to prayers he was taken off on 11/10/11 and then was put down to oxygen and after a little over a week he was finally off all of it. <br />
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We were able to hold our baby Madison by day 3, she was so tiny. She dropped down to 3lb 2 oz. Sadly it was a while before we were able to hold Jackson but after about a week, finally! They were in closed beds for a while and emotionally that was hard because all you could do was go in and look through glass at your babies. Not much hands on and not much snuggling which I needed. <br />
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The biggest obstacle was feeding. Due to being 2 months premature they had not acquired the suck, swallow, breath technique and we just had to work with them and work with them. At the beginning we could barely get them to take 2cc once a day but then after a little over a week they both started eating well.<br />
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Madison was the first to have her feeding tube removed and went home a few days later. Jackson feeding tube was removed the next day but he staying longer because he was having heart drops. She came home on Nov 28th and he came home on Dec 2nd. almost 4 weeks in the NICU. <br />
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We do not get much sleep. Madison came home under 4lb and Jackson under 5lb so they have to eat every 3 hours around the clock. I am attempting breast feeding so not much sleep in between. We are loving every minute of it and love watching them continue to grow. They have gotten so big since the NICU (well as big as a preemie should be). We just let the Dr this morning and Madison weighed 4 lb 12 oz and is 18 in long. Jackson is 4lb 14 oz and 19 in long. Everything looked good for both. They have started staying awake a little more with feeds and already starting with facial expressions. <br />
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Poor babies a few days old....<br />
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Sweet tiny babies now....<br />
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Dr apt updates: high risk Dr did measurement and growth u/s last week and everything looked great. They are no longer measuring my cervix because at this point it would be safe to deliver. At this point, I now just stay on bedrest and wait for contractions or any other complications then it will be time. If nothing, I am scheduled for 37 weeks. <br />
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Size of Baby: Thursday ultrasound Baby A (Madison) measured 3 LB 10 OZ and Baby B (Jackson) measured 4 LB 5 OZ. They both looked good and their fluids are great. <br />
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They were able to get Jackson's 3D photo a couple of weeks ago and finally was able to get Madisons.....<br />
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Weight Gain: still only around 8 lbs of weight gain at this point <br />
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What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling comfortable againCoakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-14839456577952100902011-10-25T12:49:00.000-04:002011-10-25T12:49:05.167-04:00Week 30 and 31How Far Along: today 31 weeks and 3 days <br />
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Weight Gain: 8 pounds last week, I have been gaining about 2 pounds a week now <br />
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Sleep: I take naps between getting comfortable and going to pee<br />
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Milestones: getting to 34 weeks (last Dr apt my cervix was very thin)<br />
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What I'm Looking Forward to: holding my sweet babiesCoakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-52118477968813366662011-10-12T15:32:00.001-04:002011-10-12T15:34:12.501-04:00Bedrest and good news :)Okay, bedrest is no fun. It is so boring and my best advise for anyone on it you just have to find stuff to do. My first project was the bookcase for the nursery. This was from my Grandma's house who passed away a few years ago. I felt it would be important to be in their room but it was just tan. So, I got creative.....<br />
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Jason left that weekend to go see his Dad and I took it pretty easy. I will say I did go do a little bit of shopping and found some cute outfits for the babies. Today they wanted to do a FFN to check if I am at risk of labor in the next two weeks. My cervix is a little longer then 1 (cm I think) but when I was contracting, it was less then 1. Cervix is still close however which is a good sign. I had to do the sugar test today and I should know the results for pre-clampsia test tomorrow. So, now just waiting on test results. <br />
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How Far Along: 29 weeks and 1 day <br />
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Size of Baby: last week Jackson weighed 2lb 14 oz and Madison was 2lb 4 oz.....yes she is smaller then him but they said could be margin of error due to her low fluids or its natural for male to be larger then female<br />
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Weight Gain: about 6 pounds<br />
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Movement: my belly is constantly jumping and they have started what I think rolling and its noticeable<br />
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What I'm Looking Forward to: babies to be here and be healthy :)Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-52253943387511030862011-10-03T14:47:00.002-04:002011-10-03T15:17:37.866-04:0028 weeks<div><br />
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So, have had an eventful last couple of days. Last post I mentioned the shortening of my cervix and I had an u/s scheduled for Thursday. (Sept 29) During the ultrasound they found my cervix had not changed which was good because that means it wasnt actively thinning. However, when they looked at Madison's fluid they saw that hers was about half of what Jackson's was. Her bloodflow to umbilical cord was high. They then decided to monitor me for 30 min and see how her heartrate was. During the monitoring I had a contraction and her heart rate dropped. With the combination of her heart rate dropping and her having low fluids, they sent me straight to the hospital where I stayed for 24 hrs. During that time they had me on IV fluids to see if they would be able to increase her fluids and also had me on a monitor the whole stay to see if her heart dropped during any other contractions. <br />
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After a night in the hospital on fluids, her fluid did go up a little bit. Enough they felt okay with sending me home. This morning had a follow up appointment and her fluids have stayed the same but her umbilical flow looks good. I go back on Thursday for a growth measurement and hopefully she is growing at the rate she should. One of the fears of low amniotic fluid is not enough room for the baby to grow. So, now I just wait. If they are unable to keep her with a steady amount of fluid, I may be spending the rest of my pregnancy in a hospital bed. I just pray this is no the case. <br />
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Went to high risk appointment this morning to see if any change from last Monday and my cervix has continued funneling (opening) and now cervix has shortened. They monitored for 30 minutes to see if I was contracting, luckily I was not. They sent me home with strict bedrest until Thursday. I go back on Thursday and hopefully no change in cervix or if there is change its due to my cervix getting longer again. Only time will tell. For now, it looks like allot of laying down and soreness (from laying down) is here. Hopefully, this is temp. I cant imagine having bedrest from here on out but its about the babies and what they need at this point. <br />
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How Far Along: 27 weeks and 2 days <br />
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Size of Baby: both weighing over 2 pounds a piece <br />
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Picture: not one this week<br />
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Weight Gain: have not weighed yet this week, OB apt on Thursday <br />
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Sleep: still not getting much, the twins like to play soccer at about 1:00 AM for hours <br />
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Milestones: 3rd trimester <br />
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Movement: twins are making their <br />
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Symptoms: swelling of the hands, back aches, braxton hicks, and lots of pressure<br />
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Food Cravings: milk<br />
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What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling comfortable againCoakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-56345004516641209452011-09-21T09:00:00.004-04:002011-09-21T09:09:34.488-04:00Last belly photo of 2nd trimester......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LkQgXUOa2rrrPxQ8n9NelA7ZBlzBXuWuXWcvlz0-cie04V74vtUaFCd2vf8vGh6pj-EkIpDUP-y8NdNLFpqQhejZ9MMz4beaFRKAQWB9SGgkbAvpRrI1-X3UXHC511N05eyHs_7F3fw/s1600/2011-09-21_08-16-21_626-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LkQgXUOa2rrrPxQ8n9NelA7ZBlzBXuWuXWcvlz0-cie04V74vtUaFCd2vf8vGh6pj-EkIpDUP-y8NdNLFpqQhejZ9MMz4beaFRKAQWB9SGgkbAvpRrI1-X3UXHC511N05eyHs_7F3fw/s320/2011-09-21_08-16-21_626-1.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br />
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compared to 16 weeks, my first belly photo....<br />
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Photos just dont show the growth nor how much more solid my belly has gotten. Crazy the growing really starts the 3rd trimester...how big will I get? :)Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-26141601161049877702011-09-20T17:04:00.001-04:002011-09-20T17:05:22.465-04:0026 weeks<div style="text-align: right;">He has his daddy's toes :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-0fiNgn1L-don-35d0pHWJqgXGpyuR4h0VsrdbKDohynO_h9boFK6CRbmK_cHvyG95kmaJ6ObnIvb6J3TRzyyqIN372aV2ohMp1ItI6Z3btNsXVnrFQQy9ZL0ZR8rKjt2-9Ue18Mu18/s1600/Jackson%2527s+toes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-0fiNgn1L-don-35d0pHWJqgXGpyuR4h0VsrdbKDohynO_h9boFK6CRbmK_cHvyG95kmaJ6ObnIvb6J3TRzyyqIN372aV2ohMp1ItI6Z3btNsXVnrFQQy9ZL0ZR8rKjt2-9Ue18Mu18/s200/Jackson%2527s+toes.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br />
How Far Along: 26 weeks and 2 days <br />
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Size of Baby: Madison (baby A) measured a little less then 2 pounds and Jackson (baby B) measured over 2 pounds <br />
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Baby A (Madison): she found her feet :) <br />
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Weight Gain: 4 pounds (all babies) <br />
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Belly: belly gets bigger everynight<br />
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Sleep: breathing has been difficult and heartburn...not to mention having to pee every 45 minutes so I get it when I can get it <br />
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Milestones: we are pass the point, per books, where they would be able to survive if born today<br />
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Movement: these babies are moving all the time and the fun is now hurt, although I love feeling them knowing they are there<br />
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Symptoms: I know I am not officially in 3rd trimester till next week but I think I can say with twins, I am in my 3rd trimester, all the horribles of 1st are coming back <br />
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Food Cravings: extremely cold APPLE JUICE<br />
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Gender: BOY AND GIRL found out July 18, 2011<br />
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Names: Madison Lynn and Jackson Thomas <br />
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What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling ready for the babies, have a while to go<br />
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Dr updates: had high risk apt yesterday and didnt get the best of news. My cervix has started opening at the top. Luckily the length of my cervix has not changed. I go next Monday for a test to determine if I am at high risk of pre term labor and then they will decide on what my next steps are. <br />
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Also, Madison placenta fluids are low. They arent sure why and are going to monitor. If you look at the ultrasound pics, you can see the difference in fluid levels. Really concerned about this but Dr said its more just something to watch at this point.Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-39988350578038293752011-09-13T15:17:00.000-04:002011-09-13T15:17:24.173-04:00Labor and Delivery TourSo, yesterday hubby and I did the tour of where are little bundles of joys will enter the world. It is a brand new hospital so everything is brand new and sparkly. They have no visiting hours, so family can come and go all night. They have maternity suites which are similar to a hotel suite and have flat screens, DVR, fridge, bed for husband and etc. Very very nice and very excited we are getting to deliver there. <img align="right" alt="patient room" class="imgB" height="133" hspace="8" src="http://community.e-baptisthealth.com/images/s_services.jpg" vspace="8" width="200" /><br />
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Babies stay in the room with us the whole time, unless they have to go to NICU of course which I am nervous about because they are twins and may came early. If they go to NICU and because I am having a c-section, it will be 12 hours at the earliest I will get to see them. I am so upset about this. Luckily, Jason will get to go in within an hour after they get them set up but I dont like I have to wait so long. I am just going to keep praying we will not have to worry about the NICU. <br />
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Another surprise, even with a c-section, you are on track to be discharged at 48 hours. I thought with c-section it was longer but hey, less time in the hospital the better. <br />
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So, as you can see we learned allot yesterday. Made everything so real and so close. I havent been feeling the greatest this week, I have a very heavy feeling and lots of pressure. I called my OB and she said since I wasnt having any contractions or fluids, I should be able to wait till my high risk apt on Monday but to take it easy for the rest of the week. She thinks the babies have just changed positions and have made it more uncomfortable but doesnt feel concerned. However, if I get any heavy fluid or contractions, I am to come to the office right away. Guess we will see how the rest of the week goes. <br />
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Just for your information.... I AM NOT READY nor want to be on bedrest already. I am hoping the Dr is right and they have just changed positions. I am starting to realize how short my time may be. We are now setting up appointments with daycares and pediatricians. Nursery is not even close to being done...just feel like so much to do and not enough time!Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-31023865773011339132011-09-01T14:12:00.000-04:002011-09-01T14:12:57.598-04:00Week 23How Far Along: 23 weeks and 5 days <br />
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Size of Baby: they are both over a pound and about a foot long, most books refer to them as a little baby doll <br />
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Weight Gain: had OB apt and I am officially at my start weight, not a pound more <br />
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Belly: slowed down on growing<br />
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Sleep: some nights I can fall asleep as soon as I hit my pillow and sleep almost through the ngiht before I have to go pee and then other nights, I will toss and turn and get up and pee about 8 times. Havent found out how to sleep well everynight and I know it doesnt exist :( <br />
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Milestones: now feeling both babies kick, poor Madison placenta was in front of her and she just couldnt kick hard enough but it was scaring me. <br />
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Movement: wow, my babies are very active and feel them all the time. My OB said she was glad the high risk Dr was doing my measurements. haha.<br />
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Symptoms: still heartburn, I have to sleep propt up. Also starting to feel very heavy in the afternoon from the weight of belly. <br />
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Food Cravings: I am thirsty all the time and nothing seems to quinch the thirst. No food really....<br />
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Gender: BOY AND GIRL found out July 18, 2011 <br />
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Names: Madison Lynn and Jackson Thomas <br />
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What I'm Looking Forward to: getting nursery completed, husband just finished painting and starting on the cribs. <br />
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Dr updates: OB apt went well, belly measured where it should, gained weight since last apt, and babies heartbeats look good. Dont have another apt until Sept 19 with high risk. Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-74411894206523539622011-08-25T15:37:00.002-04:002011-08-25T15:37:33.964-04:0022 weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfCimF7QMmCi4tirjXbp0WkIiEr3v-BLoaZtcyZfDhYPfY2RPsmDf22-OAS017CPGTzQ2ojvzdygdrJOs2Zhq19iC3ZOq7sHL9rW6CITrp5hzDJTtIVGLker3XSsa0DCaCOyxzKBrwvI/s1600/IMG_4773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfCimF7QMmCi4tirjXbp0WkIiEr3v-BLoaZtcyZfDhYPfY2RPsmDf22-OAS017CPGTzQ2ojvzdygdrJOs2Zhq19iC3ZOq7sHL9rW6CITrp5hzDJTtIVGLker3XSsa0DCaCOyxzKBrwvI/s320/IMG_4773.JPG" width="154" /></a></div><br />
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How Far Along: 22 weeks today <br />
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Size of Baby: at 21 weeks and 4 days ultrasound, babies weighed 1 pound and few ounces each <br />
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Weight Gain: I still have not gained any weight, however, I am officially back at my start weight.<br />
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Belly: cant see my feet anymore :( <br />
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Sleep: I have bronchitis...so not only hard to get comfortable but between coughing and peeing, I pretty much just nap through the night.<br />
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Milestones: Jason felt the babies kick at 21 weeks for the first time.<br />
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Movement: feel them all the time now, however Jackson allot more but found out at apt its because Madison placenta is in front of her so she has to kick allot harder. <br />
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Symptoms: HEARTBURN!!! ugh...its so bad and tums just doesn't do the trick. <br />
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Food Cravings: no big cravings right now but much heavier appetite.<br />
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Gender: BOY AND GIRL found out July 18, 2011<br />
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What I'm Looking Forward to: finishing our nursery and having everything ready<br />
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Dr updates: high risk apt last week went really well. Due to babies being IVF babies, they did echogram on each baby. Its crazy how much they can determine on those ultrasound machines. Anyways, both babies hearts looked great and they are both measuring where they need to be. My cervix is still very high and closed, dont have to be seen back for 4 more weeks. :) Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-47166411960940152212011-08-21T12:15:00.001-04:002011-08-21T12:19:01.756-04:00Illinois Baby ShowerLast week we took the last trip to Illinois to see our family before the twins are here. Our loved ones through us an amazing baby shower and we got so much needed stuff. We couldnt ask for better friends and family. I have posted the photos from the shower. We made it home on Wednesday in time for Thursday's high risk appointments and everything checked out great. I was a little worried because it takes us 15 hrs by car to get there and 15 hrs back. It was a long trip! Especially while I was there I started getting sick which what I later found out was bronchitis. I feel allot better now but we are using this Sunday (first Sunday off and nothing to do) to just veg and watch movies. MUCH NEEDED!!!! <br />
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I will do my 20 week post like usual when I get a chance but got exciting news this morning. If you remember I failed my 1 hr glucose test a week ago so I had to go for the long glucose test with fasting (which by the way, for pregnant woman it is not even fair game) Long story short, I didnt make it without passing out and finished my test in hospital bed. Good thing I got through it and Dr called this morning and told me I passed all 4 draws! YEAHHHH!!!! No gestational diabetes for me! well for now of course, I will have to do the 1 hr again at 28 weeks and hopefully get the same results except this time I hope I pass the 1 hr first. This is huge for me though becasue with PCOS about 70% get gestational diabetes. I do have to remember though, most woman GD doesnt come on till 24 weeks so still have a hump to get pass. For now though, GOOD NEWS!!!! <br />
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As for other things, I think Jason and I finally have decided on names. We have had our boy name picked out for years...my mothers maiden name is Jackson and she has wanted a grandson named Jackson. We both really liked the name and it goes well with hubby's middle name Thomas so JACKSON THOMAS it is...now when we found out other twin was a girl, we had a few names in mind but just havent been able to decide. We have always liked Jadyn but it has become very popular and I really wanted something unique but southern bell. So we threw around Emma, also very common and Jordan. My sister and I was talking about names and she brought up Addison which would give our girl my initials but found Madison which is very unique....I thought how perfect because it ends in SON like Jason and Jackson (which have you notice a theme, maybe the third child will have something from me) and we had decided her middle name should be Lynn due to family name on Jason's side plus his sister middle name....So<br />
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Madison Lynn it is which I love how Maddie Lynn sounds so more then likely would be what we end up calling her. <br />
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So, we are 99% sure we will be naming our twins: <br />
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Jackson Thomas and Madison Lynn!! <br />
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Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-11170483115074595662011-08-03T11:37:00.001-04:002011-08-03T16:32:30.822-04:0019 weeksHow Far Along: 19 weeks and 3 days <br />
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Size of Baby: "Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato" http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-19-weeks_1108.bc<br />
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Picture: no baby pictures but here is a horrible belly pic....sorry I decided to take it this morning while I was getting ready. I am going to start forcing my self to take them when my husband gets home at night....<br />
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Weight Gain: Dr apt last week I am still -6. No weight gain and this was a discussion this time. She said to start eating more meals a day...so we will see when I go back. <br />
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Belly: getting big although I dont feel that big for almost 20 weeks with twins :) <br />
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Sleep: a thing in the past... swimming before bedtime has helped me get more comfortable. its getting up every 2 hours to pee that keeps me up.<br />
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Milestones: half way mark reached for 38 weeks (twins full term) <br />
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Movement: still no strong movement which kinda worries me but the DR said everyone is different<br />
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Symptoms: dizzy, tired all the time, and new thing...sitting down and feeling fine but standing up and feel like I am going to wet my pants<br />
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Food Cravings: the most horrible craving I can have....fountain COKE! I know, I know, I have limited myself to one a day <br />
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Gender: BOY AND GIRL found out July 18, 2011 <br />
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What I'm Looking Forward to: strong kicks from both babies so I know they are there and moving <br />
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Dr updates: Due to PCOS, they recommened 2 glucose test. Well, I did my first one last Friday and unfortunately I failed it. I now have to do the 3 hr glucose test which I am doing on Monday. I pray I pass that one. She says often people will fail the first and pass the second....and I know, drinking sodas is not going to help. So I have two reasons to cut it out, caffiene and GD. <br />
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Posted by Coakley's Journey at 2:00 PMCoakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-87901841516586500592011-07-23T13:40:00.000-04:002011-07-23T13:40:34.202-04:00Overwhelming....Alright for those expecting, have you registered yet? <br />
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Wow, so overwhelming with all the stuff out there and having to make so many choices. If its your first child you are kinda blind in knowing what is really needed and what is fluff. I think if I was having one it wouldnt be as hard but having two and two different genders, it has been difficult. I dont want to have neutral everything because I want my girl to be a girly and my son to be a boy so of course I registered for allot of the same thing just one blue and one pink. Our place is going to look so cliche... <br />
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For those breastfeeding, I have had a hard time deciding on which pump to invest in...I did find this <a href="http://www.healthchecksystems.com/breastpumps_compare.htm">website </a>and it helped me make a decission so thought I would share. Looks like I am going to go with Ameda over Medela due to the sanitary reasons. Reviews look to be the same for both. If you have advise, feel free to leave it. <br />
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I know some may be wondering why I registered so early but due to traveling restrictions soon, my family lives in IL and wanted to have a baby shower for me. So I am having a baby shower on Aug 13th and will only be 21 weeks...oh well. I am excited to start getting things done and ready, maybe I wont feel so overwhelmed. <br />
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Other things I have done to prepare....<br />
*cleaning the husband office/University of Illinois room out which will be the nursery. We dont have much storage being in a condo so it has not been fun plus having to get rid of allot.<br />
*started this week we have ripped up all carpet in the house and going back with hard wood. Really excited about this because I know how nasty carpet can get and just makes me feel better knowing we will be breathing cleaner air and of course easier to clean stains up is a plus.Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-76040082242128856522011-07-19T14:00:00.000-04:002011-07-19T14:00:00.992-04:0017 weeksHow Far Along: 17 weeks and 2 days <br />
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Size of Baby: websites say about the size of a onion....ultrasound they both were at 7 ounces. <br />
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Picture: my baby girl all comfy....<br />
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Jackson's profile and she is snuggled right behind him....this was the best profile we could get to him because she was always in the shot. Love it though! <br />
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Weight Gain: 1 pound up this week but still 7 pounds under start weight <br />
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Belly: SORE! <br />
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Sleep: some nights can sleep well but for most part having trouble getting comfortable.<br />
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Milestones: high risk ultrasound was done and heart, brian, bones, kidney and etc are all developing right...makes you feel good <br />
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Movement: still no definite but lots of flutters<br />
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Symptoms: short of breath and dizzy <br />
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Food Cravings: nothing this week <br />
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Gender: BOY AND GIRL found out July 18, 2011 <br />
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What I'm Looking Forward to: knowing the unknown like what bedrest is going to look likeCoakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-28422388080611658672011-07-18T16:22:00.000-04:002011-07-18T16:22:42.985-04:00We are having......<a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/its a boy/whitneylove420/its-a-boy-3.gif?o=15" target="_blank"><img src="http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/whitneylove420/its-a-boy-3.gif" border="0"></a><br />
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yes, its a boy and a girl. If I get a chance I will upload a copy of the photos but there is no doubt. Both of them legs open and clearly one was a female and the other a male. We are so excited, its perfect. <br />
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Ultrasound went well, it was a long appointment with our high risk Dr. He counted the toes, fingers, checked brain, spinal, arms, legs and so forth. Heart was looked at and both looked perfect. As of right now we have nothing to be concerned about. They both weigh about 7 ounces and measuring about 7 weeks and 3 days which si about 2 days ahead of schedule.Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-65881672468011231612011-07-18T09:52:00.000-04:002011-07-18T09:52:44.447-04:00Is today the day?Today we have our appointment with high risk Dr at 12:45 eastern time. We were told they should be able to tell us the genders today. We are so excited but I am nervous too because of so many that have had the hopes and then the babies dont coroperate. I hope we dont have that problem. I will let yo know.....only about 3 hours to go.Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-25104593779727852212011-07-13T09:54:00.000-04:002011-07-13T09:54:21.574-04:00TTC Journey added.....Hello to my followers. Just wanted to make my new followers or old that are unware of our infertility journey that I finally sat down and created a TTC timeline page on blog. YOu should see towards the top a new tab. Please feel free to ask any questions, I did keep it general not listing any specific meds but you get the idea of the long road we have taken to finally be expecting our two bundles of joy!Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-81050080652891315572011-07-12T19:21:00.001-04:002011-07-12T19:21:46.670-04:00comments....I am still having so much trouble leaving comments on same peoples blogs. I have noticed that if it has the pop up comment box, it tends to automatically choose my blog. If you go to settings and comments and choose to have pop up box for comments, this may help. I did change the setting on my blog so if anyone had problems, hopefully that helped. Let me know if it doesnt or makes it harder.Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153390663777066338.post-4236652650672522662011-07-09T09:03:00.000-04:002011-07-09T09:13:51.021-04:0016 WeeksHow Far Along: 16 weeks today...going into my 5th month...crazy! <br /><br />Size of Baby: both babies are the size of an avocado ...4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces<br /><br />Picture: I know yall have been asking for belly shot, my husband is out of town so sorry for the poor cell phone quality! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxwGnoRfvpjMEhqP7AafphjtH6o87cOdW1D3wqqpXFM1BPEfAaixKbwwZTRStdppU97iBGgNBlTKOWsHXzU_xZoTAJ1Jxun48td3ySuQzqKHCZ_T4bi_xrwS7xO9YTP6SC4p_pORoFkVQ/s1600/16+weeks.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxwGnoRfvpjMEhqP7AafphjtH6o87cOdW1D3wqqpXFM1BPEfAaixKbwwZTRStdppU97iBGgNBlTKOWsHXzU_xZoTAJ1Jxun48td3ySuQzqKHCZ_T4bi_xrwS7xO9YTP6SC4p_pORoFkVQ/s320/16+weeks.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627337693917637826" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Weight Gain: still down from starter weight, currently I have lost 7 pounds. <br /><br />Belly: belly is taking form, still just feel fat some days <br /><br />Stretch Marks: no new ones <br /><br />Sleep: SUCKS! I can not get comfortable and I wake up with my belly so sore in the morning <br /><br />Milestones: both babies passed their nuchal test and they passed the down syndrome test...yeah! <br /><br />Movement: feeling flutters <br /><br />Symptoms: nausea has gotten better, just kinda comes and goes now. I am getting more tired and out of breath<br /><br />Food Cravings: peach milkshake from Chickfila <br /><br />Gender: 7 more days....cant wait! <br /><br />What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling the movement and knowing sex <br /><br />Doctor APT: I had been having slight discharge and same cramping, I was scared because I had just taken the long trip to and from Illinois. She did u/s and both babies hearts were 145 BPM which is normal and they were growing fine. She did culture to find out I have bacterial vaginosis which I guess is common in pregnant women due to hormones but you have to catch it or can cause preterm labor. I am on medicine for a week and then its suppose to be gone but may come back. yeah for me.....Coakley's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04446465106190387718noreply@blogger.com4