At my appointment last week I had my paperwork with me regarding not working post delivery (and also not returning this school year at the very least), and the doctor changed it to state that I should be finished as of that very day. Did I take this advice completely? No. But I have been taking it easier while we try to find a good temporary replacement for my position and have no plans to be officially "in school" after tomorrow afternoon. At said appointment I was measuring about 39 weeks so my body is, at this point, more pregnant than it has every been before. I am pretty curious to see what happens now since the boys are only going to grow, hopefully, much more since this is the time that gestating babes pack on the poundage.
The second appointment I had was fun since Steve got to see the boys, albeit very briefly, for the first time since I was only 18 weeks along and concerns of TTTS were first brought up. Darn that long appointment wait cutting into Daddy/Son/Son bonding time. Oh well, at least there were a few good shots to be seen in those few minutes. All in all the boys haven't been cooperating when I have been going in for ultrasounds so I don't get to see too much other than their heart chambers, bladders, and kidneys. And yes - I could pretty much pick those little blobs out without any direction at this point I've seen them so much. Baby A is appx. 3lbs 6 oz and Baby B is appx. 2 lbs 14 oz. The size difference is now less of a concern since both are gaining adequately on their own growth curve. A fantastic thing to see is that their fluid levels are looking very symmetrical and their umbilical flow is looking good as well. The doctor actually said that at this point it is very unlikely that chronic TTTS will develop so we are good to continue on with only bi-weekly appointments with the specialist! I will continue to see my regular OB as well and am glad that I have been able to see each of the doctors at least once over the course of this pregnancy since they will be the ones (barring any major snafus) delivering the boys.
There are some new concerns that arose with some of Baby A's measurements, but we are keeping an eye on it and it is very likely to be just his position which might be affecting the measurements in one way or another. Since their hearts and activity levels are looking good, the docs aren't going to pursue anything right now and I am perfectly content to just wait and see what next week brings.
After months and months of visits and concerns and prayer requests we are only now just coming to the realization that sometime in the not-to-distant-future we will have two sweet little boys coming home to be a part of the family. We are slowly but surely making progress in getting prepared and finally feel like it is appropriate to do so. Audra's baby furniture is getting switched over to the boys room, she is adjusting to her big girl bed and "princess mirror" (Pam - I speak of the dresser/vanity you had in your room with the secret drawer), I put away the clothes we have been graciously given in their drawers, and the crib bumper is even being delivered today! I've even started freezing some meal options for the future which is something I never did when expecting Audra. Even though my due date is not for another 9 weeks, the average delivery date for twins is 35 weeks gestation which is just a month away! Please continue to pray that the boys will continue developing and gaining weight like champs and bake a bit longer. For all of my complaining and the new cruddy pregnancy symptoms that are cropping up making me miserable, I really do know and believe that "inside babies" are preferable. However, check in 4-6 weeks from now, I may be furiously writing eviction notices to the young men.
And now - glamor shots!
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| Baby A's face front on (pretty impressive for a 2D scan) |
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| Baby B's profile |
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