Thursday, October 18, 2007

Couple Things

My husband was a little stressed last night. (Okay, so was I, but I've been whining about it for the past few days. H's stress -- this is new).

He stayed up all night (ALL NIGHT) watching movies and freaking out. He asked me oddly detailed questions. Where was I born? How long did I live there? How did I come to be born in that particular place? What was going on in my parents lives at the time?

I have to admit -- I know the answers to the questions counterparts. Having so much Mama exposure, I know when my husband was conceived (on my in-laws honeymoon), where he was conceived (Mexico or Vermont) and what was going on in their lives. I know that Mama HATED being pregnant ("very uncomfortable") and hated giving birth SO MUCH that she decided H would be an only child.

I answered H's questions to the best of my ability, but to be honest -- he wasn't really in aplce to hear my answers. He was mostly just freaking out. ALL NIGHT LONG.

So by the time we arrive at the RE's office, he's completely out of his head. Loopy. Without sleep. Buggy.

Niiiiiiiiice.

The RE sees me right quick. I don't even have time to fully disrobe before they're knocking on my door. I have to explain that my husband knocked into the goop on the wand (did I mention he was loopy?) and they quickly switch to a clean sheath.

Couple things discussed....

First, RE said it's okay to put a cold pack on my stomach "for a few minutes" but didn't recommend doing it for an extended period of time.

Second, RE said that Mama's punching probably did no damage but that I "should not engage in fighting with her." I'm sorry, HELLO? Insert your favorite M.atri.x karate fight scene here, only it's a duel between Mama (155 lbs, 5 foot 3, 81 years, dyed red hair and a WALKER) and ME. Engage in fighting with her? HELLO? What the heck he thinks goes on in my house?

Third, the fact that no one has prescribed pre-natals to me is not a big deal.

Why is it not a big deal?

(Because all that's really important is a women's multi and the folic.)

Hmm. Anything else?

Oh, yeah.

TWINS.

29 comments:

Von said...

Oh Congratulations. Great news. All is well with them?
Your poor husband. I hope he settles down soon. What is freaking him out exactly? The thought of fatherhood or the situation in the house?

Bea said...

Almost forgot that insignificant detail... I just knew there was more than one in there! So glad it showed healthy babyness going on.

Bea

Maranda said...

Yaah, you're good at stringing us along you know...

Anonymous said...

Congrats x 2!

squarepeg said...

EEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

WOW! What a great, great, great day :)

Pam said...

Congratulations! That's great news.

dmarie said...

Congrats! Hope the hubby settles soon. Must be interesting to see him that way.

Familyofthree said...

CONGRATULATIONS!

TWINS...I thought so based on your 2nd beta #...but kept that one too my self...you had enough stress w/momma.

WOW...TWINS!

Serenity said...

Oh my.

I was totally not expecting that.

Congratulations!!!

And yes, I agree with maranda... you've got a gift for stringing us along.

:)

alisa said...

I was worried that there were more than 2. Congratulations on the twins!

Waiting Amy said...

I like the string along. But I too guessed the twin thing was likely. Still, YEAH, yeah, YEAH!

Hoping the home life settles down some and you have a peaceful first trimester!

amy said...

Woohoo!! Congrats! Congrats!! At least now your husband has something to freak out about since you have two babies on the way!!

Amy
dancingwithinfertility.blogspot.com

Christy said...

You sure do know how to save the best for last! Congratulations! So very happy for you!

JJ said...

Congrats Nica! So happy for you all=)

Caba said...

Congrats on your twins! I can tell you what a blessing they are! Yeah!

Schatzi said...

zing! Out of nowhere:-). You sure do know how to surprise us! Congrats on the multiple babyness...

hope548 said...

Holy crap! Twins! Congrats! Hey, no more fighting, ok?

Lollipop Goldstein said...

Yay for twins!!!

Esperanza said...

YEAH! VERY EXCITING!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh! CONGRATS! I've only been reading your blog for a short time but I've got so much respect for the calm with which you and your husband are dealing with so many things.

Somewhat Ordinary said...

OMG!! That is wonderful news! I was laughing out loud thinking about you and Mama fighting it out. Then I got to the part about twins and teared up!! Congratulations!

sharah said...

Aieee! Congratulations!

Katie said...

Congratulations! Congratulations!

That's wonderful! That's wonderful!

TWINS.

Lucky. Lucky.

E. Phantzi said...

congratulations!!!

Anonymous said...

Eeek! Congratulations--that's wonderful!! :)

Samantha said...

Woo Hoo for twins! I hope your husband will be more relaxed now... or maybe this will make him freak out more!

I can just picture you and mama trying out the latest moves...

LJ said...

Twins! How exciting!!! COngratulations!

Cathy said...

Congratulations!

I hear twins are great (once they're out). I wish you a VERY uneventful twin pregnancy!

hammygirl said...

Double congrats!!!