These ultrasounds are from our third appointment with Dr. Intense. However, it looks like it may be one of our last appointments! The babies look fantastic! We will go back in one month for a level 1 ultrasound just to measure fluid. If all is well, it probably will be our last appointment there and they will allow our local OB to handle the rest of the pregnancy. Here are the updates from the appointment:
Baby A/William: Will finally allowed us to have a profile picture (the second picture above). He measured about 1 lbs 5 oz and looked awesome. He does measure a bit on the small side, but that is normal with twins. His fluid level was in the low 3s, which was an improvement from last time!
Baby B/Robert: Rob has finally chilled out on stealing from Will! Although, as he demonstrated in his ultrasound photo - he would love to fight. He fists stayed clinched for the majority of the ultrasound, so Will better watch out! Rob was 1 lbs 7 oz and measured the proper size for 24 1/2 weeks gestation. His fluid was in the 5s, so the levels are leveling out to a much more normal range.
Both babies were head down during the ultrasound. However, I have felt them do a few flips since then.
The doctor has little to no concern about TTTS after these ultrasound discoveries and we are very excited that the possiblity the babies will make it to 36 weeks is significant.
Today I took a trip to see Dr. Warm and Fuzzy for my gestational diabetes test. I had some warnings from people about this test and thought I was fully prepared for the experience. When I arrived, the took me to the lab to consume my "sugary drink". Friends told me it was like drinking flat, orange flavored pop. Sweet. I can handle that. I got there, it was LEMON LIME. Gross. It was about 10 oz of nasty, and you have to drink it quickly. In the process of drinking quickly - I managed to gag. The gag reflex caused the drink to go down the wrong way. In the process of trying to cough my throat clear - I managed to get some up my nose. Lemon lime sugary drink up my nose....at 8:30 AM! Don't worry. I pulled myself together. They took my blood an hour later and I'll get the results soon enough!
Weight gain total: 14.2 lbs total for mommy. Woop Woop! I am fashionably working this baby bump.
Daily kicking activity is at all time high. Luckily it only happens at certain times during the day. Typically between 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM, mid-afternoon, and then from 7 PM to midnight. Somedays are more painful then others. Currently as I write this, I feel like William might be hanging from my lowest rib like a monkey. As long as he doesn't plan on breaking that rib - we'll be alright.
The baby shower is this weekend, and I am so excited to have our families here to celebrate. I hope there are many more events that bring everybody together in the future. Please keep everyone in your thoughts as many family members will be traveling great distances by car or plane!
For those of you who are demanding to see the "bump" - I'll make sure to take plenty of pictures at the shower that will hopefully satisfy your requests!
Next update: Monday, June 28th.
Next Appointments:
Dr. Intense, July 16th
Dr. Warm & Fuzzy: July 14th
