Weekly Checkup - 11/21

Today's checkup (26 weeks, 2 days) included measurements of both girls, to ensure they are growing at a similar rate.  Baby A is 2 lbs and Baby B is 1 lb 15 ounces, so that is great news.  They are both measuring in the 49th and 50th percentile which is great as well, according to DLS.  Bladders and heart rates look good, too.
Sara continues to work 3 half days each week.  She is taking it week by week and will see how long she is able to work.  The doctors - Josh, Ryan, Steve - and the other dental assistants, hygienists and staff at her practice have been so flexible and supportive through all of this, so that has been a blessing.  My new employer, Target, has also been very supportive and flexible as well.
Our next appointment is Wednesday, December 3rd.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

cw

Weekly Checkup - 11/14/14

Our appointment was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but we rescheduled it to today due to the snowstorm.  Today's checkup was another positive one.  Things are stable, the girls fluid is still stable and the hearts, dopplers, stomachs and bladders look good.  Sara had a glucose test, which she passed and her hemoglobin came back good as well.  Our next appointment is next Friday in Maple Grove, where we will have a comprehensive ultrasound with measurements, weights, etc.  We are continuing to pray for "boring" appointments!

Weekly Checkup - 11/4

Our checkup today is what we have been waiting for.  DLS said things look "great"!  A and B both have good bladders, stomachs and the dopplers (blood flow to the brain) look good.
Weekly visits will continue.

This week is also a milestone as we will hit 24 weeks on Wednesday.  If one or both of the girls were to be in distress at this point, we would be able to deliver them and they would be able to survive.  Of course, we want them to "bake" as long as possible, so we will hope for similar checkups like today. :)

Lastly, thanks to everyone who attended our shower on Saturday, along with our friends Leah, Sandi, Ang and Heidi who put it on.  We feel very blessed to have so many people willing to support us on this journey.

Weekly Checkup - 10/28

Sorry for the late update.  We had our weekly checkup on Tuesday.  DLS said the girls are still stable, dopplers and heart rates look good.  He said the fluid for both A and B are "low-ish", but said that it doesn't give him cause for immediate concern and we will continue to monitor weekly, with our next appointment scheduled for next Tuesday afternoon 11/4.

As the girls are getting bigger, Sara is able to feel them moving around a lot more now.