I had my genetics scan in San Francisco yesterday. After a thorough look over of both Baby A and Baby B, they were given a clean bill of health. Baby A of course has a two vessel cord, but there are no other genetic markers indicating any abnormalities. She has two working kidneys, no problems with her heart and her bladder was full. Her growth rate was right on target and both baby's fluid levels were great. Oh, and they have lots of hair on their heads! It looks so cute.
Here are the final measurements for the day.....
Baby A
Weight 3 lbs. 6 oz.
Abdomen 30 Weeks
Head 32 Weeks
Baby B
Weight 3 lbs. 9 oz.
Abdomen 30 Weeks
Head 30 Weeks
It's great to see that Baby A has caught up with Baby B in weight. She even overtook her on her head size. I hope that head slows down a little bit, especially if she is coming out naturally!
While checking the babies out the sonographer asked if we knew if they are fraternal or identical. We told her that no one has offered up that information to us. She told us my reports say that I have one anterior placenta. She said she would take a look to see if she could determine if they are identical or fraternal. When she scanned the placenta, she said it looks like there is one large placenta. She believes them to be identical. At my OB appointment today he said once they are born, the placenta will be sent to pathology to try and determine whether they are fraternal or identical.
The only downside to the visit is that Baby B has decided to turn. Her head is on my left side and she is laying straight across my stomach under my breasts. I'm sure this is why I've been feeling awful under there, her elbow was under a rib. I'm still hoping for a vaginal delivery, so I hope she turns her head back downward.
Doctor Visit today...12/10/08
My blood pressure is down and my swelling is at a minimum. I've been having migraines and my doctor is still concerned about me getting pre-eclampsia so I had to do more blood work today which turned out well. He also has set me up to start my NST's next week, I'll be 31 weeks at that time.
My cervix is closed up like Ft. Knox and it appears long. I've been experiencing menstrual like cramping, but it isn't changing my cervix at all so far. I just feel like I'm ready to have these babies. I'm tired and wore out, but I know I need to keep them in as long as possible. My OB told me he would like to see me make it to 36 weeks and that he would not let me pass 38 weeks, so at least I have an end in sight. That would mean I will have my babies no later that 7 and 1/2 weeks......YES!!! That's great news, we should have babies by February 1st then. It seems so far away when I put it like that, but what can I do? I want them to be healthy, so I'm not going to try and rush it.
So, here is how the rest of my pregnancy will go.....
OB Visit w/ultrasound 1 per week
NST Visit 1 per week
Ultrasound 1 every two weeks
With a schedule like this, time is sure to fly by.
3 comments:
Hiya
I'm also pregnant with twin girls not sure if identical or not. Will find out after the birth with DNA testing.
I just found your blog and wished that i found it sooner. I'm due the 1st of March but they won't let me go passed 37 weeks which gives me a expected date of 8th of Feb 2009.
my blog, http://angelraelz.blogspot.com/
I'm currently 28 weeks 5 days.
Thats great that your twins have a clean bill of health.
Angel
Hi! Glad to hear you babies have a clean bill of health. That is awesome! My twins were born 35 weeks and Elijah weighed 6lbs 11oz and Alydiah weighed 5lbs 5 1/2oz so i had big babies for 35 weeks so yeah. They are fraternal i had 2 placentas. Identical twins girls that will be nice....I was kinda hoping my last one would be a girl but nope its a boy. I have another ultrasound in 2 weeks so we shall have another look! Hope all goes well for you in the remaning weeks and good luck!!! Rest now well you got the chance trust me you will need it!!!
Glad the appt. went well!! How exciting! Sounds like they are great weights!
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