We got to take another peek at our girls yesterday! They have grown and changed so much in just a few weeks! We had to have a repeat anatomy ultrasound, because they were unable to see the lips and noses last time around. This time, they were able to view extra details, all of the organs and the cutest little faces and poses! Baby A, showed her face over and over, almost like she was posing for the camera. It was the clearest picture we've seen yet! She has facial features that remind me of Rhylan; same lips, same nose, same chin. Baby B was a little more difficult to see, but of course she is going to be so stinking cute!
Baby A weighs 1 lb 13 oz and Baby B weighs 1 lb 3 oz. So there is quite a difference between the two! They are over a foot long each as well. So I'm already carrying 3 lbs of babies! Crazy! Also, I always talk about Baby B as being my mover. Well her heart rate was 161 compared to Baby A at 138! Definitely shows who is the more active one! It's obvious based on those measurements that there is no way that they are identical. The chances with di/di twins being identical is only 30%.
Everything checked out great with me. My weight is progressing perfectly and even though I feel like I weigh a ton, I am mostly baby! So I'm hoping it stays this way and that I can bounce back like I did with Rhylan! My doctor says to be sure to try and rest whenever I can. I'm definitely feeling exhausted more frequently as this pregnancy progresses. It's amazing how different everything is compared to my first pregnancy.
I had an overwhelming moment when everything hit me at once. In two weeks, I go back for the diabetes testing, glucose drink. After that I go back every week for up to 11 weeks (or until I give birth) for non-stress tests, ultrasounds and check-ups. It just hit me like a ton of bricks!! Call me naive, but I guess I didn't realize just HOW MUCH extra goes into this twin pregnancy. My first pregnancy was an absolute breeze! I look back and think to myself, why on earth would I have ever complained back then?
I'm just incredibly overwhelmed right now. Not only is my life about to change in ways that I never imagined, but I am scared to death of the possible financial burden of all of these extra tests and ultrasounds. We have great insurance, but every time something extra is added, I still see dollar signs. It just freaks me out!
After my check-up, I met with cardiology to get a heart monitor to wear for 24 hours. I'm now sporting wires and a monitor pack. Not a good look if you ask me! Thank goodness I have a light scarf to throw on today or people may wonder what on earth is wrong with me. I go back on Thursday for an ultrasound of the heart and follow-up on the monitor results. I have to log any and all symptoms from dizziness, to headaches, shortness of breath, etc. This really has been a journey! Praying for a positive outcome. I know everything can't be smooth sailing and I would appreciate any extra prayers!
Baby A weighs 1 lb 13 oz and Baby B weighs 1 lb 3 oz. So there is quite a difference between the two! They are over a foot long each as well. So I'm already carrying 3 lbs of babies! Crazy! Also, I always talk about Baby B as being my mover. Well her heart rate was 161 compared to Baby A at 138! Definitely shows who is the more active one! It's obvious based on those measurements that there is no way that they are identical. The chances with di/di twins being identical is only 30%.
Everything checked out great with me. My weight is progressing perfectly and even though I feel like I weigh a ton, I am mostly baby! So I'm hoping it stays this way and that I can bounce back like I did with Rhylan! My doctor says to be sure to try and rest whenever I can. I'm definitely feeling exhausted more frequently as this pregnancy progresses. It's amazing how different everything is compared to my first pregnancy.
I had an overwhelming moment when everything hit me at once. In two weeks, I go back for the diabetes testing, glucose drink. After that I go back every week for up to 11 weeks (or until I give birth) for non-stress tests, ultrasounds and check-ups. It just hit me like a ton of bricks!! Call me naive, but I guess I didn't realize just HOW MUCH extra goes into this twin pregnancy. My first pregnancy was an absolute breeze! I look back and think to myself, why on earth would I have ever complained back then?
I'm just incredibly overwhelmed right now. Not only is my life about to change in ways that I never imagined, but I am scared to death of the possible financial burden of all of these extra tests and ultrasounds. We have great insurance, but every time something extra is added, I still see dollar signs. It just freaks me out!
After my check-up, I met with cardiology to get a heart monitor to wear for 24 hours. I'm now sporting wires and a monitor pack. Not a good look if you ask me! Thank goodness I have a light scarf to throw on today or people may wonder what on earth is wrong with me. I go back on Thursday for an ultrasound of the heart and follow-up on the monitor results. I have to log any and all symptoms from dizziness, to headaches, shortness of breath, etc. This really has been a journey! Praying for a positive outcome. I know everything can't be smooth sailing and I would appreciate any extra prayers!
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