So, wow.
Still recovering from a busy weekend.
What did you all do?
We did a bunch of stuff around the house, went out to lunch, watched a movie, I shoved Saltine crackers* in my craw like they were going out of style and…what else?
OH YEAH.
FOUND OUT WE’RE HAVING TWINS.
Sweet Mother of God, to say I’m still in shock is a bit of an understatement. It’s an understatement’s understatement.
But I’m happy. Thrilled. Feel blessed. All the good stuff too, don’t get me wrong. Just ping-ponging between HOLY SHIT THERE’S TWO and wow, we are so frickin’ lucky, how on earth did we get so lucky?
BeBop brought the video camera to Dr. Z’s for the ultrasound. As we were getting out of the car, he grabbed it. "Ummmmm…what do you think you’re doing with that?" I asked.
"I’m going to bring it in and film it," he said.
"IT?" I yelled. "’IT’ being my cooch, which will be on display in that room? IDON’TTHINKSOSUCKA."
BeBop was surprisingly uncompliant. "But it will be a great video journal."
"Um, yeah. NO. In case you weren’t clued into the reality of the situation, I am naked from the waist down with nothing but a tiny paper towel draped over me. Meanwhile the doctor will have a CAMERA on the end of a STICK crammed up my vagenie and call me crazy BUT I DON’T WANT THAT ON FILM!! I’m not pulling a Britney Spears climbing out the passenger door of a black Escalade in front of Le Deux buddy, I’m just not doing it."
I literally had to wrestle the camera from his hands and lock it in the car.
At the start of the scan, Dr. Z checked my follicles. "They look good, but still a little swollen," he announced. I had all I could do to not yell: I don’t give a CRAP about those follicles Mister, they’re like soooo March of 2007, what the hell ELSE is going on in there??
Finally, he located one of the sacs…and then he saw the second one. I looked at BeBop and his eyes were as big as saucers and I’m sure mine were too. We were both holding our breath.
After Dr. Z did the measurements (from rump to crown? They have RUMPS and CROWNS?!? Wha??) he looked at me and said with a sly grin, "aren’t you glad we didn’t put back three? GULP."
Again, exercising amazing self-control (if I might say so myself) I did not yell:
YES, I am glad I defied YOU (at which point I would have pointed a bony finger** at Dr. Z) and YOU (again with the pointy finger, this time towards the husband) and instead followed my gut and put my foot down and said only two would be transferred.
Instead I just smiled sweetly and continued looking at the screen, amazed to see two little black blobs there. Amazed to see the little blinking lights which were the heart beats…
After we got the wonderful, happy news, we returned to the car. BeBop turned on the camera and we recorded that first moment when the reality of really, truly being pregnant — and with twins — hit us. I started crying and turned the camera on him, and since he had already teared up you can see a single, glistening tear on his cheek just below the corner of his eye. (He looked like one of those weird mime/clown people who have a tiny crystal glued to the side of their face. Do you know what I mean?)
We feel totally blessed. Overwhelmed. Lucky. Freaked out. Hopeful.
And I am extraordinarily grateful to all of you, to everyone who commented and sent good wishes…thank you, thank you, thank you. A million times over, thank you.
*Saltine crackers are my new bestest friends. I heart Saltines. If I wasn’t already pretty knocked up, I would want to marry Saltines and have babies with them. Nausea is definitely increasing as the days go by.
**Okay, I don’t really have bony fingers, and they’re getting puffier by the day, that’s for shizzle. But I think it adds a little zest to the story, don’t you?
Always keeping me laughing. Thanks for that! And thanks for sharing the story of how you found out about the twins. All I gotta say is that you two are video whores. When can we expect to see this installement on Y.ou.Tube??
Hoping for an uneventful next eight months!
i still can’t believe it TWINS! yikes! i said i would laugh…but i didn’t its not so funny. that’s nutty.
that mother of yours is just going to have to snap to it! get off her rump and act like a good mother–and help you ’cause you’re going to need it.
isn’t it funny how you go from praying to be preggy to “ohshititstwins!”
i get that its freaking you out…and i’m not pregnant…but i know that that’s a lot to swallow. we know you’re grateful…don’t be afraid to show that you’re a little flipped out…anyone would be. that’s why we all try to have just one. ya’ know?
great things about twins (at least in my mind)
-you have to pay a nanny no matter what…might as well get your $$$ worth!
-the first six weeks of your baby’s life is a living hell for you two…what’s living hell 2x? living hell 2x? See, you might as well be in total hell instead of just half hell!
-and college…unless you are dirt poor…no financial aid for one kid in college…unless you have two kids in at the same time, tuition discount=cool.
-you only paid for one IVF (whatta deal!)its like BOGO at payless.
see, now aren’t you excited?!!?
It’s amazing. I told Mr. LIW about it last night and he looked at me strangely. The “blogger friend” thing escapes him. But I have been thinking about how you must be feeling and how exciting and scary it all is. I look forward to hearing more!!
And, as for implanting two instead of three embryos, it is clear that you made the right choice. Bravo!
Watson, I have been lurking on your blog for a few months now. I love reading your blogs but have always been a little nervous to comment because I think of you as, like, one of the popular girls in IF school. Only now you have graduated and I am so happy for you! Seriously happy.
You have inspired me to start blogging my experiences because you are such an incredibly talented, honest writer. You have definitely helped me keep a sense of humor in this otherwise bleak process.
Wow, indeed. My most heart-felt congratulations to you. And sorry to use an abbreviation in this comment.
Ali (aka Ms. Planner)
As my RE said as we looked at the two sacs on the screen… “Looks like we got ourselves a Two-Fer!”
Congratulations!
Dear Watson, you should see the smile on my face right now. I’m so, so happy for you.
And saltines? Ambrosia of the gods.
Ok, I can’t even explain how excited I am for you guys!!!! I’m so damn happy right now. If only you could see the cheesiness that is my face.
CONGRATS!!
congratulations again! you could name one of them “economies of” and the other “scale.” i think it’s fantastic, and am v. v. happy for you guys.
Did you get a picture of the kids? I would love to see it if you did!
Congrats again, Watson and BeBop!!
Ginger ale will become your other best friend:)
lam so happy for you both -twins – how exciting! Am also happy you were also able to catch some of the more ‘decent’ moments on film! good Luck! Anns
I laughed. I cried. And the sad thing is I’m SERIOUS. So many congrats to you guys.
Such great news! I can’t wait to read all about their gestation! Enjoy those saltines!
Very exciting news, congratulations to you both (or should I say to the four of you!)
Congrats on the twins!!!!
Um, doesn’t everyone have video of their precious parts on Super-8? Oh, that’s just me, I guess…
Congrats, Watson!!!!!!
hurray!!!!
saltines and also graham crackers rock my world.
Oh girl, I LOVE reading your updates. You make me freaking laugh every time I read you. 🙂
And I am so.freaking.happy for you and BeBop.
This might be the best post EVER. Your reactions in the car will be a precious reminder of your feelings that day – what a great idea.
WOW!!!! Congrats!!! This is so exciting. I love hearing when one of our own gets the great news!
Holy shit–I tune in today after weeks of trying to figure out the motherhood thing, and I’m so thrilled for you! Congratulations! Will you call them Napoleon and Pedro in utero? What super fantastic news.
Congrats! I’ve been lurking and reading your blog for a while and following your journey. Very funny! I just gave birth to twins 3 weeks ago … b/g twins conceived via IVF/ICSI. They are a blessing! good luck!
so.happy.for.you.
xoxoxo
I continue to be giddy on your behalf!
I am just freakin’ happy for you and thanks for sharing that story with us and making those us who still have to go through with IVF feel so much better about the outcomes. (Hey I can dream right? )
just hugs and love and saltines (if you need more!!)
Dude. I’m so glad you defied him. It probably felt really good. He’s such a damn bully.
But HOORAY. Twins!! I’m so happy things are going well.
More saltines. There’s THREE of you to be looked after now.
Holy schamoley, twins! I still can’t get over it.
Must be totally exciting and scary at the same time but what joy! Your Bebop really is hysterical! 🙂
Two for the price of one! I love it! Congratulations and keep the humor coming (when you can). I tell everyone about you!
incredible. completely thrilled for the two….er…FOUR…of you!
peace
shlomit
That is really good news. Congrats!
Yah, I’ll second (or maybe thirtysecond is more accurate) that WOW! Congratulations!
Congrats, and no, they don’t have crowns or rumps!
Congrats, and no, they don’t have crowns or rumps!