MEMO
To: The Universe
From: DaniGirl
Re: Messing with my head
Dear Universe,
Thank you for an exciting first week of September. Sending my eldest son off to meet his kindergarten teacher for the first time would have been more than enough excitement for a single week, and yet you were kind enough to add the pregnancy adventure to that.
You could have stopped there. Really, that would be more than enough to keep a girl awake nights, pondering mini-vans and bedroom arrangements and parenting three children under six.
And yet, you didn’t quite thing that was enough. You decided to mess with my head just a little bit more. I think maybe you are playing a cosmic game of “let’s see how far she bends before she snaps” and you’re about to win.
Yes, I’m talking about the blood test results. The blood test results that, at 3491, seem inordinately high for me to be just five weeks pregnant. Yes, I realize that a high beta number is an indicator of a good, strong pregnancy, and for that I am extremely grateful.
But there’s that other thing. That thing about how a high beta can also mean multiples. And you know that my father was a twin, his father was a twin, and my mother’s father was a twin.
The clinic won’t be doing an ultrasound for another two weeks, which leaves me to stew in my own speculative juices for what seems like an eternity. Because universe, I really think it’s a bit twisted if you find the idea of twins is funny.
Anxiously,
DaniGirl
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So… four. It’s doable. I’ve seen it done. My son’s best friend is the eldest of four children and the last two were surprise twins!
You’re doing it again.. pins and needles!
So… four. It’s doable. I’ve seen it done. My son’s best friend is the eldest of four children and the last two were surprise twins!
You’re doing it again.. pins and needles!
My brother has four, the last two twins. Of course the first two are teenagers.
It’s funny when I told Tiff she said to me she felt you might have twins.
This is going to be a fun two weeks.
My brother has four, the last two twins. Of course the first two are teenagers.
It’s funny when I told Tiff she said to me she felt you might have twins.
This is going to be a fun two weeks.
People, are you listening to me? NOT FUNNY! Not doable, not fun, and definitely NOT FUNNY!
People, are you listening to me? NOT FUNNY! Not doable, not fun, and definitely NOT FUNNY!
Double your pleasure, double your fun!
Seriously, just take one thing at a time (easy for me to say, I’m not the one that has to wait two full weeks to find out the results of a major life impact). Just try not to stress TOO much.
Double your pleasure, double your fun!
Seriously, just take one thing at a time (easy for me to say, I’m not the one that has to wait two full weeks to find out the results of a major life impact). Just try not to stress TOO much.
Hi Dani
Congratulations! This is so exciting. I remember very well how you announced Simon’s surprise pregnancy.
BTW, how is Tristan starting kindergarten already?
-Malathi
Hi Dani
Congratulations! This is so exciting. I remember very well how you announced Simon’s surprise pregnancy.
BTW, how is Tristan starting kindergarten already?
-Malathi
This is much to heavy to read before I’ve even had my coffee.
!
This is much to heavy to read before I’ve even had my coffee.
!
Tee Hee! I was just fondling baby clothes at Old Navy yesterday and thinnking of you.
Tee Hee! I was just fondling baby clothes at Old Navy yesterday and thinnking of you.
Cooooool…
Cooooool…
Well then. There you go. Two boys. Two girls on the way. One Big Happy Family!
(Ooops… have I just started a rumour that you’re having twin girls?)
Well then. There you go. Two boys. Two girls on the way. One Big Happy Family!
(Ooops… have I just started a rumour that you’re having twin girls?)
I was thinking the same thing, two boys , two girls. That’s the family I came from and it was wonderful! Great news on the high beta!
I was thinking the same thing, two boys , two girls. That’s the family I came from and it was wonderful! Great news on the high beta!
Oh. OH! Wow.
Oh. OH! Wow.
*snort*
I guess the good news is, you’ll be getting that early ultrasound.
Don’t worry, twins run in my family too (both of my mom’s parents were fraternal twins), so if I ever get ku I’ll be panicking about the same thing and you can get me back then.
*snort*
I guess the good news is, you’ll be getting that early ultrasound.
Don’t worry, twins run in my family too (both of my mom’s parents were fraternal twins), so if I ever get ku I’ll be panicking about the same thing and you can get me back then.
Oh Dani that SO ROCKS!! I can’t wait for the ultrasound!!!!! Yay for new babies!! One or two or whatever, as long as it’s (they’re?) healthy!! This is awesome and I am so very happy for you!
Oh Dani that SO ROCKS!! I can’t wait for the ultrasound!!!!! Yay for new babies!! One or two or whatever, as long as it’s (they’re?) healthy!! This is awesome and I am so very happy for you!
eeeek. but exciting, non? okay, more like panic inducing, but still…
deep breaths. the next two weeks will fly by (in a lengthy, anxious, will the ultrasound ever get here kind of way…)
you’ll be fine, whatever it shows
eeeek. but exciting, non? okay, more like panic inducing, but still…
deep breaths. the next two weeks will fly by (in a lengthy, anxious, will the ultrasound ever get here kind of way…)
you’ll be fine, whatever it shows
OMG! There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. My thoughts (and giggles) are with you!
OMG! There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. My thoughts (and giggles) are with you!
That is so exciting. I think there has been a lot of traffic Chez Mothership because I’ve been having trouble posting to your blog. Obviously no one from your workplace has been here. It must be the rest of Canada.
That is so exciting. I think there has been a lot of traffic Chez Mothership because I’ve been having trouble posting to your blog. Obviously no one from your workplace has been here. It must be the rest of Canada.
I didn’t realize how much twins ran in your family, Dani. Cool! I bet your parents would be thrilled for you to carry on the tradition?
Gonna be a tough two weeks…
I didn’t realize how much twins ran in your family, Dani. Cool! I bet your parents would be thrilled for you to carry on the tradition?
Gonna be a tough two weeks…
Wow, you’ve got a ton going on to say the least! I can ease one part of your worries a little at least – multiples by genetics do NOT run on the paternal side – they MUST run on the maternal side. So, unless there are some twins on your Mom’s side of the family, you have no increased risk of having twins. Also, identical twins are not the kind that are genetically determined. Only fraternal, because the tendency for a woman to release more than one egg in a cycle is the genetic factor. If there is one egg, it doesn’t matter how many sperm are in there or what type, there is only one baby (unless it splits but again that is fluke not genetics).
Hope that helps!
Wow, you’ve got a ton going on to say the least! I can ease one part of your worries a little at least – multiples by genetics do NOT run on the paternal side – they MUST run on the maternal side. So, unless there are some twins on your Mom’s side of the family, you have no increased risk of having twins. Also, identical twins are not the kind that are genetically determined. Only fraternal, because the tendency for a woman to release more than one egg in a cycle is the genetic factor. If there is one egg, it doesn’t matter how many sperm are in there or what type, there is only one baby (unless it splits but again that is fluke not genetics).
Hope that helps!
AHHH!!! Dani,I can’t handle all of this. Don’t tell me there’s more than one mini-Dani in there! Maybe 2 girls to balance it all out.
AHHH!!! Dani,I can’t handle all of this. Don’t tell me there’s more than one mini-Dani in there! Maybe 2 girls to balance it all out.
Not funny. At all. Not funny at all!
Not even a bit?
Not funny. At all. Not funny at all!
Not even a bit?
Congratulations!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!
Two weeks? No problem. Here are some things you can do to keep yourself occupied:
1) googling “hcg levels twins” “hcg blood test chart” and “twins hcg 5 weeks pregnant” over and over
2) reading various twins-related blogs and message boards
3) making up a list of all the things you would need to buy in twos
See? Problem solved.
(I hope it is a short 2 weeks.)
Two weeks? No problem. Here are some things you can do to keep yourself occupied:
1) googling “hcg levels twins” “hcg blood test chart” and “twins hcg 5 weeks pregnant” over and over
2) reading various twins-related blogs and message boards
3) making up a list of all the things you would need to buy in twos
See? Problem solved.
(I hope it is a short 2 weeks.)
woo hooo finally my name will live on.
Toddette and Toddinia…
ooops I mean UberGeekette and UberGeekina
woo hooo finally my name will live on.
Toddette and Toddinia…
ooops I mean UberGeekette and UberGeekina
!!!!!
That’s all I can say.
!!!!!
That’s all I can say.
It doesn’t seem *that* high to me, but what do I know? I had high betas with both boys and I was never pg with more than 1 at a time. I can’t believe they’re making you wait 2w. Hope it goes quickly.
It doesn’t seem *that* high to me, but what do I know? I had high betas with both boys and I was never pg with more than 1 at a time. I can’t believe they’re making you wait 2w. Hope it goes quickly.
Holy Crap! Either that your you are way more than four weeks pg!!! Could the frostie have worked after all???
Bah, you know many women with twins, that would be so cool.
Anna
Holy Crap! Either that your you are way more than four weeks pg!!! Could the frostie have worked after all???
Bah, you know many women with twins, that would be so cool.
Anna
Damn….just sold my double stroller…to another mom with twins. Damn…would’ve given you a good deal too. Damn.
snicker snicker.
But I don’t think twins…just LOTSA pink who wants to get noticed, you know, Diva in training…already.
Damn….just sold my double stroller…to another mom with twins. Damn…would’ve given you a good deal too. Damn.
snicker snicker.
But I don’t think twins…just LOTSA pink who wants to get noticed, you know, Diva in training…already.
Congratulations! We know you would be the one in the family to have twins!
Hope they’re girls.
Congratulations! We know you would be the one in the family to have twins!
Hope they’re girls.
D -
Awesome news kiddo – sorry I didn’t read sooner!
I think May 9th is a great day for a baby….and my brother and I will be suitably honored when you name your twin boys after us!!!
D -
Awesome news kiddo – sorry I didn’t read sooner!
I think May 9th is a great day for a baby….and my brother and I will be suitably honored when you name your twin boys after us!!!
GLUP! OMG! No Kidding! BUT you know I had a high very high beta with Nathan and I was never PG with twins. BUT Maybe you will be dreaming a single family home and a moni van both now.
Congrats or my condolense whichever you pick.
(Secertly excited)
GLUP! OMG! No Kidding! BUT you know I had a high very high beta with Nathan and I was never PG with twins. BUT Maybe you will be dreaming a single family home and a moni van both now.
Congrats or my condolense whichever you pick.
(Secertly excited)
Oh come on! this could be fun!
Oh come on! this could be fun!
Hi, don’t know me from spit, I’m a real-life friend of Chantal’s, so that’s how I got here. You got twins in there?
I got twins here, mine are the youngest of my 4. Ask Chantal, she knows ALL about it!! Good luck, even if it’s only one.
Hi, don’t know me from spit, I’m a real-life friend of Chantal’s, so that’s how I got here. You got twins in there?
I got twins here, mine are the youngest of my 4. Ask Chantal, she knows ALL about it!! Good luck, even if it’s only one.
Holy cats!
Watching this with greaaaat interest.
Holy cats!
Watching this with greaaaat interest.
GULP! Not funny is right. BUT the good news IS that you are pregnant! For real!
As for the numbers, I was thinking right along the lines of Beachmama: could it be Frostie in there? I know you got AF but she’s been known to show up when she shouldn’t. You never had a beta after taht or POAS, right?
of dani, another 2WW for you (and us)!
…off to dust off my “life with twins” book, just in case
GULP! Not funny is right. BUT the good news IS that you are pregnant! For real!
As for the numbers, I was thinking right along the lines of Beachmama: could it be Frostie in there? I know you got AF but she’s been known to show up when she shouldn’t. You never had a beta after taht or POAS, right?
of dani, another 2WW for you (and us)!
…off to dust off my “life with twins” book, just in case
Holy crap! This is so freaking fantastic. I actually thought to myself about your goodbye embryo post as I clicked over hear. And now, twins, possibly??? Yes! I hope you’re feeling good, sweetie.
Holy crap! This is so freaking fantastic. I actually thought to myself about your goodbye embryo post as I clicked over hear. And now, twins, possibly??? Yes! I hope you’re feeling good, sweetie.