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So today was a busy day. My mom came and took me to my appointments because Erick couldn't take the time off work. That's right I said appointments. I not only had a normal appointment with yet again another Dr but an ultrasound appointment. I was so excited to get to see the babies again but was not looking forward to the scale. I waited my turn and got to see the babies first. HAHAHA no scale yet.

I was really looking forward to this because well one it had been almost 6 weeks without seeing the babies and two movement locations had changed an I wanted to know where they were. We get in there and both babies go crazy. The tech even commented on how active they were which was funny because I was hardly feeling anything. The good news was both babies look great. 2 lbs 4 oz for A and 2lb 5 oz for B. The bad news is she couldn't see my cervix so I was told I would have to have an internal as well. It showed that my cervix was great but she asked about pressure on it because baby A is head down ad in position (B is transverse across the top from my left to my right). I got some more pictures but dont have them scanned so sorry you have to wait. After this I went back to the waiting room for my regular appointment.

Dun dun dun I get called and that means the scale. I knew I had gained I just didnt know how much. I get on and 4 lbs. Are you kidding me 4lbs in 2 weeks. I got myself ready for the talk. This brings me up to 23lbs total. He comes in and says whatever I am doing keep it up because I am doing great. I have no restriction except for flying. My GD test was scheduled and I have to do it fasting. So my next appointment is in two weeks.

Earlier this week Erick and I had a great photo shoot with a new photographer. I cant wait to see some proofs because it was so much fun. Oh and if you haven't done so already play my game and guess about the twins.

Yesterday in a nut shell***updated***

So the appointment didn't go that well and was great at the same time. My appointment was actually two appointments. First with the Dr then an hour and a half later with the U/S tech. My weight gain is is fine 13 lbs at 20w4d I am happy with that and they didn't seem to mind. My BP was 130/70 but I had just ran to the bathroom because I really had to pee. We got to hear the HB for the first time 170. He said both were so close it was hard for him to tell if he was hearing the same one or the other twin. He wants me on iron pills now. That really was all for the first appointment then he had us wait in the exam room for our next appointment. We tried telling him that it wasnt for an hour and a half and he didnt listen. He went and told the tech to squeeze us in sooner and that we would be in that room. There was nothing in there to do. We finally convince them that its ok we can sit in the waiting room and go out there and she calls us back again for our u/s.

The u/s went great. Both babies are healthy and measuring right on track as far as height/ length. Their weights were estimated at 13 and 14oz. One twin is across my belly behind my belly button with its head at my left hip and the other is heat at right him and down with feet at my crotch (guess I know who kicked me). The tech couldnt figure out if she was labeling them right because they have shifted so We think they have switched a and b. We opted not to know the genders but we did find out why I am not really feeling kicks. One baby is kicking the other in the face and getting kicked in the back of the head. They were very happy in there and very active. Erick was ear to ear grins the whole time.

When we left there we headed straight to SF for a Giants game. We were celibrating Ericks bday. The day ended great with the Giants winning 6-2.

***UPDATE***

What you see is what you get

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new fears

I had an U/S today that was not at all fun. First the lady didnt listen to me about where to go to get pics of the babies til she was so frusterated she had to go get help who told her to do what I had mentioned 30 min beforehand. Because she was looking in the wrong spot and the babies didnt want their pics taken she pushed the wand so far into my tummy that it hurt. At a few points she actually had both hands on it to apply pressure (boy was I glad it wasnt vaginally).

Heartbeats: 151 & 156


Measurements: 13w3d & 13w5d

Heads: 14w6d


I was also told they look fraternal because of a large twin peak and that I have an anterior shared placenta.


I hate this because reading I came home and did doesnt sound good. The worst part is that the appointment was sent out and refered because my Dr was booked so this was just a tech that told me only what I have said above and then to talk to my Dr at my next appointment. Thats not for 2 more weeks. This makes me nervious. I want to know what all this means. I am overwhelmed with information and dont know what any of it means. On top of all that I have to go back to this same office tomorrow to complete the NT because my insurance wouldnt pay for the whole thing on one day. As I was leaving the tech said that in order for tomorrow to work both babies need to be flat on their backs, holding still and ready. HAHHAHAHA like that is going to happen. Today my appointment took 40 min of U/S because the babies were being oh so helpful.


And now what you have been waiting for!

The Twins



Lower twin A



lower twin A says Hi



Upper twin B being stuborn



Lower twin B's feet

My new update day

Well they changed my duedate and this changed the day of the week that I change weeks. My new day is thursday so if you are a regular reader evpect updates on Thursday or Friday and appointment days. So I feel great still. i am starting to think I may be a little crazy because I have had these feelings that I think may be one of the babies rolling over. I have only felt it 2-3 times but I dont think it is gas. i keep getting told it is to early. All I can think is that the babies are big and high so maybe. As I move into the second trimester, baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed.

What a cute little plum and I have 2 of them in me. My new obsession is looking at the pic of the twins together. They really are cute and I cant stop looking so I think I will show you the pic again.

the Dr today

I got the shock of my life today at the dr they couldnt see the baby so I had to see a special U/S tech. As soon as the tech put the wand on my stomach she said both babies look great. Um both I say as I shake. I look at Erick and he is grinning ear to ear. You heard me right BOTH. Twin B was hiding behind Twin A and they both look great. I had my EDD changed to Jan 22 though I wont last that long. heart rates were 167 and 169. I am keeping this short as it is still sinking in but here is what you really want the pics.