One More Week Down

We have now successfully made it to week 9!! Only 31 more weeks to go (in theory), but twins typically dont carry past 37 weeks. We also had a Dr. appointment today. We had to fit in one last appointment before the Dr. goes on Vacation for 3 weeks!

The babies look spectacular! They are actually starting to resemble humans You can even make out their silhouette, with their little nose and everything! We also got to see them move for the first time. They were shakin their little heads and flapping their arm and leg buds. It was awesome! They are now a whole 2cm! Almost an inch! They are growing incredibly fast. Our next appointment is not until June 11th, and I sure by then it will be even more significant. My Dr. also said to consider myself lucky that I have yet to have any morning sickness, and all my blood work is excellent. I am pretty happy about that! We are that much closer to the 12 week mark!

In case you didn't already know, I am the proud wife of the Paramedic of the Year for the City of San Diego!

Here are the latest ultrasound pictures:

8 Week Appt

Last Friday we had our 8 week appointment for the babies, and so far everything is looking good. They both have perfect heart beats, they are growing appropriately (they are about 15mm), and for the first time we were able to see their head, arms, and legs! They share a gestational sac, but they have a dividing membrane, so they each have their own room. That is really good because it lowers the chance of them getting tangled in each other, and acquiring certain twin complications.

My doctor said that if she had to guess, right now she would say they are identical. I found this extremely amusing, because prior to that visit, I attributed the fact that we are having twins to genetics (since my brothers are fraternal twins), and if they are in fact identical, it has nothing to do with genetics- Its just bad luck

Our next milestone will be the 12 week point. After that point, the chance of miscarriage drops significantly, as does the possibility of vanishing twin syndrome. This whole endeavor is going to be an adventure, as I am going to be high risk for the entirety of the pregnancy (because I am having more than one baby).

Physically I feel really good. I have had a little heartburn, and some nausea here and there, but I have yet to throw up. I am incredibly thankful for that! I have an itty-bitty teeny-weeny baby bump, but if you didn't know I was pregnant you would probably assume I just drink too much beer

Right now we are taking things as they come, one day at a time. We are very thankful everything is going fine at this point, but we are aware of the fact that we still have a long ways to go. I will keep you updated with any new developments!

Hearbeats

Well we went to the Dr. yesterday, and both of the babies have great Heartbeats!! It was the coolest thing ever to see. Right now they are about 2mm, and growing immensely each day. See the little light flash with each beat was absolutely amazing!!

We are still trying to get used to the idea that we will be welcoming, not 1, but 2 babies into our home in just a few short months!!

Here are the very first two ultrasound pictures we have of the babies:

TWINS?!?!

So today we went to the Dr. in hopes of getting to hear the baby's heart beat. According to my hormone levels from last week, we should have been able to hear it this week. However, the ultrasound revealed something quite different.

WE ARE HAVING TWINS!!!

I am completely in shock!! Keith was cheering at the news, and I was just stunned. I could not believe it!

No heartbeats yet, but my Dr said that is perfectly normal for their gestation right now, and assured me that I have no reason to worry. Right now they are just microscopic little yolk sacs. The fact that we are having twins better explains why my hormone levels were so high!

Since I am having twins, it is considered a high risk pregnancy, and I will be watched much closer than if I was just having a singleton. Please keep Keith, myself and the babies in your thoughts. We will keep you updated with any other information.