I must admit, I like going in early when there is hardly anyone there and things move along quickly. I was taken straight back for the scan.
The tech started with Baby A. She is head down and resting right on top of my cervix. Just in the right position! I sure hope she stays there!! She is absolutely adorable and made sure to show off for us. The tech was able to get pictures of her swallowing and a pretty decent 3d picture (the placenta is in front of her so it was a bit challenging).
All of her measurements were perfect and right on target.
Baby B is breech. Her head is right under my boobs and her body stretches all the way down to my pelvic bone. She is facing my spine so getting a good face shot of her was impossible. She is very active and was during the scan but she wouldn't turn her face for us. We did get a shot of her neck and you can see her fat rolls!! So cute!
Her measurements were perfect too and a little ahead of target.
Here's the breakdown:
Baby A: EDD is 03/14 and she weighs 3lbs
Baby B: EDD is 03/08 and she weighs 3lbs 4oz
The rest of the appointment went as expected. I got my RhoGAM shot and talked to the "doctor" in charge. She didn't actually introduce herself but after speaking with her i'm 99% sure wasn't a real doctor.
Anyway... I brought up some concerns about frequent contractions and worrying about them actually making progress since Baby A is head down and right on top of my cervix. She answered with some ramblings about women fearing that the baby will fall out when they poop. I just decided that it would do no good at all for me to talk to her. :) Instead we focused on what we did for Christmas and New Years Parties. Good times.
I did notice that Dr C already has an induction scheduled for February 28th. B asked him to hold off until March but it doesn't appear that he listened to her. Hopefully everything goes as planned and they can agree to meet in the middle. :)
Our next appointment is Jan 18th (32 weeks). I'm due to have another growth scan. I'll start going every two weeks after that and Dr C will start checking progress at 36 weeks. I will admit that I'm concerned about the contractions and have a fear that they are changing my cervix. I've had a bit of bloody show for the last couple of days. So... I may ask that they check and progress at our next appointment just to ease my mind.
Overall everything is going great. I'm excited that we are nearing the end! I can't wait for B and C to hold their girls and meet them for the first time!
I'm over the weight gain already and can't wait to get rid of the extra weight. B actually sent me a 3 month gym membership to use after the girls are born for Christmas! I'm really excited about it!
I'm also over the leg cramps and numbness and tingling in my arms, hands, and legs. Talk about uncomfortable!
Carrying twins isn't the same or nearly as easy as carrying a singleton. There is never a dull moment, one is always moving, and forget about sleeping soundly. I slept on my tummy through all of my single pregnancies, all the way up to the very end. The only way I can sleep with these girls is on my back. I miss having a good nights sleep.
Oh... and I learned at the last appointment that I have had the babies backward, so Baby A... isn't the wild one, it's really Baby B!
Here are some pictures:
Oh and I found out about B's baby shower and sent a couple of things to her. I had to make sure she was okay with sharing the girls names before I posted pictures. Here you go!
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