15 Weeks

So we are now 15 weeks along and I am getting bigger by the day, which is fine by me, but finding clothes is a challenge. I still have had no nausea or any major issues to date, thankfully.  It is definitely feeling real because Roger certainly notices my growing stomach and is constantly checking it out. 

To prepare for the arrival of these babies,I thought that I would create a monthly "to-do" list for both Scott and I.  Obviously he has the more labor intensive jobs, but nonetheless, we both have been busy on our weekends. Thankfully my parent are only a few minutes away...my dad (so amazing) has spent A LOT of time at our house - installing a light kit on a ceiling fan, patching walls, hanging shelving in the garage...I could go on an on..
Mom has been by too - she has helped get the yard looking good and we have done some serious shopping.
We have already ordered furniture for the nursery, have been researching things for a registry, and mom has been hitting the garage sales getting some serious deals on things.  We have had a lot of fun and no fights yet when we've been shopping...It's been a great time to spend with her.
This past weekend was nice...not too much work to do.  We were actually able to just lounge around on Sunday which felt great.
Next week we go back to the specialist and we are hoping for a good report.  We should get another ultrasound that day.  Hopefully these peanuts will cooperate with us and let us see what we are having.  I am getting frustrated not knowing.  Will it be 2 boys?? 2 Girls?? One of each???  So exciting...but I want to know NOW!

12 Weeks

It has been 4 weeks since our last doctor's appointment and we have seen these babies via the ultrasound at every appointment since basically conception.  It is pretty cool that we have photos of them at every stage of my pregnancy....we even have the pictures of them as embryos...strange, but one of the benefits of modern science.

Leading up to our 12 week appointment, Scott and I were pretty nervous, as we have been at every stage.  We certainly aren't taking anything for granted.  Since I have had absolutely no morning sickness, no real cravings, and other than fatigue, no real symptoms of pregnancy, it's easy to feel like something is not right, therefore amplifying our nerves.

October 22 was our 12 week appointment and our doctor brought us right in to the ultrasound room.  So far everything looks good, good blood pressure, good (not high) weight gain, and when she showed us the monitor, we saw two bouncing babies.

Our doctor first focused on the active baby.  We could clearly see the heartbeat, the head, fingers, legs, toes, and tummy.  This baby was crazy...bouncing everywhere.  It apparently was ready to party.  The doctor wasn't able to get a good photo because the baby was moving too much.  The other baby....well that's a different story.  We saw the heartbeat right away, saw the hands, fingers, legs, head, and tummy, but this baby was much more relaxed.  It was just hanging out...watching its little buddy go nuts.....I wonder if this is a preview of what to expect in a few months... Yikes!  But I'll take it..

The babies appeared to be healthy and active and my doctor felt confident that everything is headed in the right direction....

A few days later we had to go to a specialist for a better ultrasound and some standard genetic testing.  The same thing happened at this ultrasound...the one baby was not very cooperative and wouldn't let the technician get a good view.  We did get some great photos.  These pictures are awesome......we could see everything.....except what gender we're dealing with!