Last Tuesday we had our 12 week check up. I had a fasting glucose test. They took blood, made me drink this super sweet sugar drink, then they took blood one hour later, then two hours later. While this process was taking place, we had an ultrasound and I had the dreaded physical.
The ultrasound was so fun. It was great to see both babies. This time Baby A was standing on his/her head and Baby B was bobbing around. I am guessing they liked the sugar drink...note to self: DO NOT let babies drink sugary drinks. Haha! They were wired! They both had grown so much. Baby A measured 12.3cm and B was 11.2cm. The doctor said that it was completely normal for the babies to be growing at different speeds. The ultrasound tech measured their neuro tube and their nasal bones. I suppose both of these measurements are a pre-indicators of downs syndrome. Both babies were perfect and had no abnormal measurements. The ultrasound tech used the ultrasound probe to push on my abdomen to make the babies change positions so that she could get the measurements that she needed. Both babies reacted...one even looked like it was shaking a fist at her. lol Baby B was opening and closing his/her mouth. It is amazing to me how much they had changed and grown in three short weeks. Plus, seeing them react to outside stimuli was just breathtaking. It all seems surreal. I can't believe these little precious gifts from God are actually here with us. I can't wait to feel them move. We should find out if they are boys or girls at either our next visit in 4 weeks or the following in 8 weeks.
The physical was the normal "lady" physical...not fun but not horrible. Chad has been to every appointment and has endured MAJOR lady talk. Kudos for him. The doctor would like us to get to at least mid-September to the first of October. Please pray a prayer that we have no complications and the babies are born right on time (and not a minute before). :-)
After our appointment and Chad went back to work, my wonderful mother came and picked me up and took me clothes shopping. I am growing at the speed of light and clothes seem to be an issue when you grow so fast....But, thank Heavens that we don't have to go naked....yikes!! Anyway, my mom took me shopping and turned a day that would have been miserable (looking at your inflated body in a dressing room mirror is NOT fun) to a day full of smiles and laughter. She purchased so many things that were not only stylish (my style) but functional. The next day when I went to my closet to put on clothes, I felt so good that I actually looked nice....Kind of like my old self but with a baby bump. I can not tell mom how much it means to me. Thank you mom! I love you! Its so strange. I used to wonder why more women didn't post photos of their baby bumps. I always thought that if I could ever become pregnant that I would be proud to share with the world. Now, I completely understand. Its not that you are sad that you are pregnant...its more that everything that you have come to know about your body changes....QUICK! I've had the same (almost same) body for 38 years and when it changes overnight, its a bit of a shock. I think it will be a bit better when I look more pregnant than chunky. lol
My lab work all came back normal. No problems with my blood sugar and whatever else reason they took the 5 gallons of blood. The doctor also reported that my weight gain was right on schedule. They want me to gain 25 pounds before 20 weeks. Double Yikes! The doctor says that with multiples that the most important weight gain is at the beginning.
I have been feeling great this week with the exception of daily headaches off and on. I suppose that this is very common in pregnancy. Still sooooo happy to be carrying these babies! Everything that we have been through is completely worth the ending result. We can't wait to meet you Babies A and B! We love you!
BTW...Chad and I can't agree on any names. Maybe, we will come to agree by the time they are born. lol
