14 1/2 weeks

Last Monday, January 20th was my last appointment. I went in for my monthly appointment. We went to the regular room first, then they moved me to the ultrasound room. Dr. Paroski told me that I will have an ultrasound every time I go because with twins it is harder to differentiate heartbeats on a Doppler and she likes to check on them to make sure they are where they should be. I am TOTALLY fine with that! I couldn't imagine not seeing them as much as I have and/or do. It puts me at ease knowing they are still moving around and I like to see how much they've grown.

They were both measuring right around where they were supposed to be. I was 14 weeks 4 days that day. Baby A was measuring 13 weeks 5 days with a heart rate of 156 bpm, and baby B was measuring 14 weeks 2 days with a heart rate of 156 bpm. They had the exact same heart rate! So sweet :) That day they were feet to feet instead of one on top of the other and were kicking at one another... OH BOY!! She checked on the third one because it seems to be growing and not dissolving. She said it still looked like there was no heartbeat, so it should eventually dissolve. Everything looked great and I go tomorrow, January 29th for confirmation about gender. Hopefully they cooperate so that I can finalize decisions about the nursery and get the ball rolling with everything!

Baby A- kicked back relaxing :)                                   Baby B                  

 

I actually felt the first continuous flutter on Sunday, January 19th. The day before the appointment. My mom, grandma, and aunt had come over to help paint the nursery while Brandon was sanding and priming the cribs and dressers. My mom and I had jumped in the car to make a sonic drink run for everyone. I felt one of them in the car a few different times. Then, this last Sunday, January 26th I had just finished a bath and laid down when I felt another movement. This time was more than just a faint flutter. I pushed down lightly on my stomach to see if I could feel (her) it again, and whichever baby it was decided to give a strong like kick or movement. It actually scared me enough to make me jump (which doesn't take much), because I wasn't expecting it. She either likes her privacy or decided to showing off for mommy!

 

We are so blessed that God chose us to finally become parents to not only one, but TWO sweet babies! We can't thank him enough for our answered prayers, and as always we thank everyone who prays for us and follows us on this journey!

 

Baby A waving goodbye until next time :)