23 more days...

Well we didn't find out the sex yesterday. I got there and my doctor said it would be on July 22nd instead. We were so bummed. I guess I misunderstood the doctor when I scheduled my appointments. Oh well...we all just have to wait...

Other news...Ray did not get the job in NJ so we will remain in NEW ENGLAND! It was bitter sweet when it happened. We were sad that Ray didn't get his promotion, but very happy we didn't have to leave our beautiful home to move into god knows what in Jersey. We were very sad that we didn't get to move closer to our family (which would be wonderful since we are having babies), but happy that we have developed such great friendships with people in CT and know that they are always here to lend a helping hand. We were both bummed out because this Jersey job would have allowed me to be home with our children, but so grateful that we both have two wonderful mothers who have committed to help us out no matter what. So now even with me going back to work my mom and my Ray's mom (my mom too) have made plans to help us for as long as we need. THANK YOU SO MUCH MOM's. We LOVE y'all. Regardless of what we wanted we always know God has a plan for us. We have learned through experiences like this that we need to stay faithful and keep positive because something good is coming our way (it always does when doors close on us).

As for me I am doing well. I started feeling better after month 3, but that didn't last for very long. Last Tuesday I had an emergency visit to the ER. I had a horrible migraine that worsened throughout the day and by 9:30pm it was so bad Ray and I decided to call the on call doctor to see what we need to do. To both of our surprise we were told to head straight to the ER because I could be hyperstimulating and migraines are a sign of this condition. We had no idea what the meaning was for hyperstimulation so for others that don't know here is a definition:Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a complication from some forms of fertility medication. Most cases are mild, but a small proportion is severe. Since severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a potentially life-threatening complication of assisted reproduction, the focus of attention in such cases is placed firmly upon the health of the patient, with the endeavour to achieve a pregnancy being considered of secondary importance. Now keep in mind this is the WORSE case scenario and my doctor just wanted to play it safe and make sure it was not OHSS and it was just a migraine (A really bad migraine). My doctor checked me and the babies out to make sure everything was OK. Ray and I did get a chance to see them in another ultrasound and it was so awesome. We saw their ribs and spine. They were moving around and one was kicking the other one in the head (well that is what it looked like to us and the doc). I was given a med called Phenergan for headache and nausea. I really started feeling so much better when I took that med. Around 3am we were sent home. It was a long and crazy night and poor Ray worked the entire day. As for me my doctor put me on bed rest for 48 hours.

Now my headaches continued and thank God I had my Phenergan to help reduce them before they got so severe like on Tuesday. Both the ER doc and my OBGYN said that migraines are common in pregnancy if you have had them in the past. As the days went on and I kept getting these headaches I started to notice one of my upper crowns were killing me. So I went to the dentist and sure enough there was something wrong with it. YAY...I think I figured out why I was getting all my headaches! There was a gap behind one of my crowns and well...this could be too much info, but here it goes...and food was getting stuck in it. YUCK! So my dentist (well my dentist is in GREECE for two weeks and this was her wonderful dad! Nicki I love your dad. You too. ha.) cleaned it up and fixed it. So ask me if I'm having headaches....NO SIR. :) So I'm started to feel better and sure enough I think I have an ear infection. hahahahaha. Honestly does it ever stop? I'm just staying positive and hoping that this ear thing will pass too.

Ray and I leave on Sunday to go to TEXAS! We are so excited to see our southern family and friends. I am however a little bummed because my doctor told me once I'm there to limit my travel. With everything that I have been going through and with being high-risk pregnancy she would prefer me to rest more than travel to be on the safe side. So due to that I can't travel the Lone Star State to see all my family. Hopefully they will all be able to come to me. I mean I did travel from New England so that is more than half way. hahaha. My sister, mom and a few of my best friends who I love so much are throwing us a baby shower on July 11th! We just want to say THANK YOU to all of y'all! We love you so much. Another thing we are looking forward to is my mom's gorgeous back yard with pool. That is where Ray and I will chill for most of our vacation. We will come back to New England with beautiful tans (hopefully no burns) and relaxed ready to start the game plans to prepare our home and lives for the two newest members of our family! OMG...I'm so excited!

Well that is the Mykolaitis/Twin update for now. I will post again on July 22nd with the exciting news! Until then we wish you all a wonderful 4th of July! God Bless America!