25 week update

March 9, 2012

Today I am 25w4d!  I can't even believe it!  Yay for the pace of pregnancy picking up!  Today was my bi weekly appointment with our MFM to measure the growth of the babies, check dopplers, and fluid levels.  I am so excited, relieved, and grateful that the babies are doing so well.  Baby A measured 1lb 9oz ( my little peanut) and Baby B measured 1lb 12oz!  They are measuring 9% difference in size (down from 16%) This is the BEST news we could have received today!!!  It still blows my mind to think I am carrying over 3lbs of babies!!

Baby A with her foot up by her head- showing off her flexibility ;)

Baby B's Big Foot

My MFM told me that my uterus is already measuring at full term.  (NICE).  He asked if I have had any contractions.  I explained to him that I typically get a few each day, with no regularity, and that they are almost always in the evening after a long day.  OR if I've been on my feet for too long. He advised that if I get more than 4-6 in an hour to call my OB right away.  He also said he wanted to do the Fetal Fibronectin Test today.  The test measures fFn secretions from the cervix which can be indicative of preterm labor.  If it were to come back positive, they'd admit me to the hospital and give me steroids to help develop the babies lungs. He performed the test and boy did it HURT!!  It was fast, though, and I was glad when it was over.  Next it was time for the cervical check and my favorite, the contraction simulation.  He told me to watch the screen as he applied pressure to my stomach and joked, "This is what happens to your cervix when you lift up your son."  We watched the screen and nothing happened.  He said, "WOW.  Yours didn't even budge, impressive!"  He measured my cervical length and it was well above average. He told me how impressed he is with how well this pregnancy is going. He said this is not what they typically see with ID twins!  What a great appointment!  Its a great way to start the weekend.  We couldn't have asked for a better check up!!!

Big Brother so excited, might as well have a cupcake!