Whew! I just completed the first of what will now be frequent long appointments at the doctor's office to check on the twins and monitor their progress. I have only good news to report...
Both girls look "marvelous" according to the doctor, with excellent heartbeats, lots of amniotic fluid, and solid blood flow. Baby A is still breech and first, blocking the way for Baby A who is still head down. They are running out of time (and space!) to change positions, so it looks as though a C-section delivery may be in my future.
The big news of the day was the girls' weights: Baby A weighed in at 4 pounds and 9 ounces, and Baby B weighed in at 4 pounds and 7 ounces! Just in case your math is rusty, that's 9 pounds of baby!! The doctor was practically giddy to see them doing so well with several weeks left to keep on growing. I was slightly less enthused, just because I'm not sure how much more I can watch my stomach expand! Of course, I'm thrilled to hear they're doing so well and not showing any signs of wanting to make an early appearance. From here on out, I will go once a week for an ultrasound, 2 doctor's visits, and 2 fetal stress tests.
I only have one picture to post today because it's nearly impossible to see anything clearly since the girls are so big. Although, I did have the same cranky technician today who told me within a few minutes of starting the ultrasound that all she wanted to do was "go home and take a nap." But I'm going to give her the benefit of the doubt and not blame her for my lack of photos. :)
Here's a profile of Baby A...
Whoa..you really know how to bake buns! Hopefully you are finding some relief from this extra heat that mother nature is pounding onto us. Stay low key and enjoy the solo times with little Miss Caroline!
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