Weekly Checkup - 12/30/14

NST and BPP tests both looked good today.  The ultrasound revealed that Baby B has turned and is now breech.  This makes sense and we aren't shocked as Sara had a lot of contractions on Christmas morning (which eventually settled down) and that is when she likely turned.  It isn't a big deal that she has turned as we are having a c-section.
Next appointment in a week which will be NST and BPP again.  A week after that on January 13th we have growth measurements, NST, BPP and OB check.
I'd also like to point out that my wife is a rock star as she is still working 3 half days each week and our nurse said most women have been on bedrest for weeks already. :)
Have a happy new year!
cw

Weekly Checkup - 12/23

Sorry this post is a little late with the busyness of Christmas this past week.
Our checkup last Tuesday went pretty well.  Both girls had biophysical profiles (BPPs).  Baby A got a 6/8 score (which is both passing and appropriate) and Baby B got 8/8.  Looks like we already have "naughty" babies. :)
Also had another non-stress test this week which looked good as well.
Next appointment is this Tuesday 12/30.

Weekly Checkup - 12/16

Today's ultrasound included growth measurements, along with the usual biophysicals and NSTs.  The growth measurements look great.  Baby A is in the 52nd percentile at 3lb 3oz and Baby B is in the 31st percentile at 2lb 13oz, both appropriate for their gestational age.

The biophysicals and NSTs were good as well.

Sara will monitor the girls for 10 kicks per hour and also to make sure that she is only having 5-10 contractions per day.

Sara has been sleeping better at night, but waking up really tired.  Dr. Block says it is like Sara is running a marathon 24 hours per day, constantly jogging.  That would explain why she is tired. :)

Next appointment in a week, Tuesday Dec 23.
cw

Weekly Checkup - 12/9

This week's checkup included another biophysical checkup which checked breathing and movement and, once again, both girls passed by breathing for 30 seconds and by showing great movement.

Sara and the girls also had another non-stress test (NST) and that looked good as well.

Next week's appointment will be growth measurements and scheduling out the delivery on the calendar!  It will likely be scheduled for the beginning of February.

Weekly Checkup -12/3

The girls had a biophysical today which measures breathing and movement; both girls passed.  They also had a non-stress test and both are in the appropriate range for heartbeats as well!  Everything is looking good.

The nurse midwife told us today that every day that the girls stay inside, is three less days in the NICU.  DLS said the cut off for delivery is 37 weeks.

Our next appointment is next Tuesday December 9 where we will have another biophysical and non-stress test.

Keep on keepin' on!