My pregnancy chronicles: 3.Poof!
It was my 29th birthday eve,my very first birthday being married but I was not excited, the ultrasound findings earlier this morning and the need for another confirmatory scan on my birthday have killed all the excitement I have built for days(I've been waiting to wear my beautiful blue dress*winks*). Dr J uttered some encouraging words before leaving to work. I have made multiple calls to my mum just to hear some comforting words and also because I would miss my usual birthday routine at my home. By evening, I have pulled up some courage to accept whatever the results may be and mentally prepared for the transvaginal scan.
I went to bed early (sleep and cakes are my stress busters) only to be awaken at midnight with a surprise birthday cake by my parents-in-law and family; my birthday officially begins *drumrolls*. I was occupied with the pouring in calls and messages that my thoughts didn't wander anywhere else till I dozed off.
The day I have been dreading for has arrived. There was an awkward silence throughout our drive to the hospital. Dr J is a man of few words in fact very few words, which seem to bother me especially at times like this. Anxiety grew as we pulled in the Gleneagles car park. After registering and handing over the referral letter, we were seated in a cozy waiting room. Finally, after about 20 minutes (felt like forever to me) we were called into the consulting room. We were greeted by the reputable O&G specialist,Dr R, a tall, middle-aged man with a humble tone of voice. I was prepped for the scan after a brief consultation. The transvaginal scan was not a joyful experience, I felt sore and a sense of discomfort as the transducer is gently manouvred to obtain the best view and images (the sore lingered till the next day). To our surprise, the disfigured sac found on my previous scan have completely collapsed and is was now attached to the healthy sac. Dr R explained that these is a very common occurrence and the sac would resorp in time and would not affect the healthy conception. Conclusion:There it was a HEALTHY SINGLETON PREGNANCY! It was a bittersweet moment,I was a little disappointed but very grateful to God for the miracle gift I received for my birthday (to the survivor-congratulations! thank you for choosing me and be ready and stay strong for bigger challenges coming your way and to the one who couldn't make it- I am so sorry, its so unfortunate I couldn't retain you,I believe u will always remain incorporated in your twin; not as twin but 2 in 1 from now on). I walked out out the room feeling relieved and hoping for a smooth pregnancy hereforth. I bought a balloon to reward myself for enduring the past days and cheering on my new avatar.
Finally,its time to REJOICE and CELEBRATE!!! *its time to put on the dress* Dr J have planned a dinner with both our families and here I am all geared up to celebrate a very special day and the beginning of a beautiful journey of my life and also finally meet my family after all the chaos I went through in the past days. I had a ball of a time with my loved ones! It was a nostalgic night as I reminisce how a year ago me and Dr J were at the same venue for a candlelight dinner as lovebirds and today, I am married to him and expecting our child. It was a definitely a memorable night for me. Life and death is so unpredictable that sometimes beautiful moments like this becomes memories to be cherished forever.
And a new love story begins...
Notes:
-Early spontaneous reduction from twin to singleton pregnancy is common.
-Vanishing twin syndrome or 'dissolving' twin: of all live births that have been conceived naturally, 1 in 80 will be a twin birth and about 1 in 5 will have one of the 2 sacs disappear before 12 weeks. (Probably even before your first antenatal scan in most cases)
-The twin may 'vanish' at any stage of pregnancy.A loss in the first trimester has the best prognosis for the surviving twin. If the twin dies in the second or third trimester, there are increased risks to the surviving fetus.
- This condition could be either assymptomatic or symptomatic.( Assymptomatic in my case)
Symptoms may include abdominal cramps, pelvic pain and/or bleeding.
(similar to miscarriage)
I went to bed early (sleep and cakes are my stress busters) only to be awaken at midnight with a surprise birthday cake by my parents-in-law and family; my birthday officially begins *drumrolls*. I was occupied with the pouring in calls and messages that my thoughts didn't wander anywhere else till I dozed off.
The day I have been dreading for has arrived. There was an awkward silence throughout our drive to the hospital. Dr J is a man of few words in fact very few words, which seem to bother me especially at times like this. Anxiety grew as we pulled in the Gleneagles car park. After registering and handing over the referral letter, we were seated in a cozy waiting room. Finally, after about 20 minutes (felt like forever to me) we were called into the consulting room. We were greeted by the reputable O&G specialist,Dr R, a tall, middle-aged man with a humble tone of voice. I was prepped for the scan after a brief consultation. The transvaginal scan was not a joyful experience, I felt sore and a sense of discomfort as the transducer is gently manouvred to obtain the best view and images (the sore lingered till the next day). To our surprise, the disfigured sac found on my previous scan have completely collapsed and is was now attached to the healthy sac. Dr R explained that these is a very common occurrence and the sac would resorp in time and would not affect the healthy conception. Conclusion:There it was a HEALTHY SINGLETON PREGNANCY! It was a bittersweet moment,I was a little disappointed but very grateful to God for the miracle gift I received for my birthday (to the survivor-congratulations! thank you for choosing me and be ready and stay strong for bigger challenges coming your way and to the one who couldn't make it- I am so sorry, its so unfortunate I couldn't retain you,I believe u will always remain incorporated in your twin; not as twin but 2 in 1 from now on). I walked out out the room feeling relieved and hoping for a smooth pregnancy hereforth. I bought a balloon to reward myself for enduring the past days and cheering on my new avatar.
Finally,its time to REJOICE and CELEBRATE!!! *its time to put on the dress* Dr J have planned a dinner with both our families and here I am all geared up to celebrate a very special day and the beginning of a beautiful journey of my life and also finally meet my family after all the chaos I went through in the past days. I had a ball of a time with my loved ones! It was a nostalgic night as I reminisce how a year ago me and Dr J were at the same venue for a candlelight dinner as lovebirds and today, I am married to him and expecting our child. It was a definitely a memorable night for me. Life and death is so unpredictable that sometimes beautiful moments like this becomes memories to be cherished forever.
And a new love story begins...
Notes:
-Early spontaneous reduction from twin to singleton pregnancy is common.
-Vanishing twin syndrome or 'dissolving' twin: of all live births that have been conceived naturally, 1 in 80 will be a twin birth and about 1 in 5 will have one of the 2 sacs disappear before 12 weeks. (Probably even before your first antenatal scan in most cases)
-The twin may 'vanish' at any stage of pregnancy.A loss in the first trimester has the best prognosis for the surviving twin. If the twin dies in the second or third trimester, there are increased risks to the surviving fetus.
- This condition could be either assymptomatic or symptomatic.( Assymptomatic in my case)
Symptoms may include abdominal cramps, pelvic pain and/or bleeding.
(similar to miscarriage)
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