And I am so glad that I did.
The three embryos (A, B and E) with individual sacs all look good... they grew 4mm each (all now 14mm) and their heart rates are now in the 150s.
The set of identical twins is another story.
Baby "C" (which I have lovingly nicknamed "runt") was the one on the last US that was small with a heart rate of 98.
Today (4 days later), it has grown 2mm, but the heart rate remains at 100.
Dr. D is pretty sure we will be losing that fetus.
Baby "D" (C's identical twin) is giving us mixed messages.
D only grew 1mm, but the heart rate increased into the 150s.
So a little unsure which way that fetus is going to go.
I never expected I would ever have occasion to say so...
I am relieved that it appears we may only have quadruplets.
There is a chance this will turn into triplets (which really, after looking at quintuplets, sounds like a piece of cake...). A triplet pregnancy is not nearly as scary as a quad/quint pregnancy.
I have been trying to decide between two perinatologists. I have heard great things about both, and they are also the two that Dr. D is recommending. I called one to make an appointment and the scheduler said he didn't have openings for at least three weeks... that is... until I told her I was pregnant with quintuplets.
She is clearing his schedule for me.
(Amazing how much power one word... "quintuplets"... holds!)
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Sis, Jessica and I are sooo excited and happy for you and Matt! I woke up the morning after talking to you and was pleased when I realized it was NOT a dream. You have our enduring cheers, prayers and support.
Love, Uncle Dave and Aunt Jess
Woohoo! Dave and I are so thrilled and shocked. What exciting news. We'll come hang with you while you are on bedrest.
This is unbelievably amazing and we are so thrilled! I am trying to locate and send you my Tyco brand "Quints" dolls that I pretended were Barbie's babies when I was little...
Jessica
Way to go, Cath! We are so happy for you and Matt. You always were up for a challenge. You really didn't have to catch up in count all at once, or maybe you did. Next time we're down we'll be sure to call.
Rich and Liz
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