We keep asking ourselves, "Is this real" and "At what point do we need to admit that everything is good and on track and actually start planning?"
As most of you know, we've been hesitant to jump the gun and get too excited. But there was something about hitting this 16 week milestone that made this all real. Maybe it was seeing the report with the estimated birth weight, the actual measurements of the twins' heads and abdomen, or maybe just the pictures of the almost-human-looking babies growing bigger every week. Whatever it was, it has made this all real and we're now going to start planning. That said, we know that it is still early on and that we have a long way to go, but we have to focus on being excited and the positive -- which is what this scan was all about.
So I said that we are half way there, sort of. Here's what I think... Since a singleton is normally born at 40 weeks or so, and twins are usually about 3-4 weeks earlier, I'm guessing that the two (which we are convinced are one boy and one girl) are going to be born around November 18 or so. That means they will be born at about 36 or 37 weeks. If that's true, then we are just about half way there, with only about 20 weeks left to go. That's awesome.
We get the next scan in four weeks. Following that scan I'm going to make it totally official and tell work.
I'll quit rambling now and get on with the details and pics...
The scan took place a few days before we hit 16 weeks and the twins were both measuring perfectly!
As most of you know, we've been hesitant to jump the gun and get too excited. But there was something about hitting this 16 week milestone that made this all real. Maybe it was seeing the report with the estimated birth weight, the actual measurements of the twins' heads and abdomen, or maybe just the pictures of the almost-human-looking babies growing bigger every week. Whatever it was, it has made this all real and we're now going to start planning. That said, we know that it is still early on and that we have a long way to go, but we have to focus on being excited and the positive -- which is what this scan was all about.
So I said that we are half way there, sort of. Here's what I think... Since a singleton is normally born at 40 weeks or so, and twins are usually about 3-4 weeks earlier, I'm guessing that the two (which we are convinced are one boy and one girl) are going to be born around November 18 or so. That means they will be born at about 36 or 37 weeks. If that's true, then we are just about half way there, with only about 20 weeks left to go. That's awesome.
We get the next scan in four weeks. Following that scan I'm going to make it totally official and tell work.
I'll quit rambling now and get on with the details and pics...
The scan took place a few days before we hit 16 weeks and the twins were both measuring perfectly!
Placenta seen along anterior and posterior wall, low lying,
not previa, grade o
TWIN- I (1st and 2nd
pic on top)
Variable presentation
The approx. gestational age is
16 Weeks 2 days
BPD -33mm, HC-120mm, AC-102mm, FL-21mm, EFW:153gms
Nasal bone is seen.
The fetal head shows normal ventricular system. The fetal spine,
limbs, cord insertion, 3 vessel cord, KUB, stomach bubble show no obvious
abnormality.
TWIN- II (last pic on
top, first on bottom)
Variable presentation
The approx. gestational age is
16 weeks 2 days
BPD -34mm, HC-125mm, AC-110mm, FL-18mm, EFW:149gms
Nasal bone is seen.
The fetal head shows normal ventricular system. The fetal spine,
limbs, cord insertion, 3 vessel cord, KUB, stomach bubble show no obvious
abnormality.
I think twins in India typically come around 35 weeks, but you may want to check with your doctor.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on week 16! Great photos!!
ReplyDeleteWe are exactly 1 mth behind you with our twins. I'm thinking (maybe more fantasizing) about 1 boy and 1 girl for us too. The 20 week mark seemed good to us too - to announce what seems our life's work!! Goodluck!!!
Thanks! Wouldn't it be great to have a boy and a girl? Great to hear all is going well with you guys!
DeleteCongratulations! We flew to india during week 35 to wait for the birth of our twins...they arrived at 37 weeks, 6 days. The longer the better!
ReplyDeleteTotally. 37 weeks and 6 days would be awesome. It's great to hear of twins that hung out inside for a good amount of time!
DeleteBliss....it's real...it is really real!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be pinching yourselves for years to come...
I think we'll be getting pinched from little baby hands for years to come! :)
DeleteCongratulations!!! Wow! It is real! Enjoy the feeling! X AR x
ReplyDeleteIt certainly DOES make it all very real when those little beans start looking like little people. Wonderful about the perfect measurements. This last half FLIES BY!!! Just you wait, with all your patience and everything. LOL.
ReplyDeleteHa! I hope so. As long as I have other things to distract me then I'm cool. Though, still not patient.
DeleteAnother milestone met perfectly! Great news. Twins are very unpredictable with arrivals so all I can offer is to not plan any date at all! Be ready but hope that they stay in as long as possible. Our twins came at 31 weeks but thankfully they were perfectly healthy. A true blessing.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing. Really good to get perspective that they can come early or a little later, and all can still be OK.
DeleteWow, what a great place to be and how clear are those scans - there really are little people in there !!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the continued good news. Amazing to think that you will be a dad before the year is out! Keep the good news coming :)
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow!!! So happy to hear that things are going well for you! The babies are looking amazing, and I am hopeful that the next ultrasound brings you enough peace to share your news with work! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteAmazing scan images - thanks for sharing. Some medical research findings published this month suggest that 37 weeks is the optimum time for twins - apparently more risk of complications for babies if left til 38 weeks or more. See http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-13/twins-births-best-37-weeks-research/4067710 . Here's to 37 weeks!
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