All Is Well

Yesterday I had a growth ultrasound and everything looks good. The babies' gestational age is estimated to be 21 weeks and 5 days. Baby A is developmentally at 21 weeks and 3 days and is 1 lb, 1 oz.

Baby B is at 21 weeks and 0 days. I'm very happy that Baby B seems to be developing normally despite her single umbilical artery. In fact, she has taken charge and pushed her way to the front of the line. (She is closest to the cervix now.) Baby B is 15 oz. She finally gave us a good view of her heart, after much coaxing, and it is normal.

This ultrasound was a relief. I go back in two weeks for an ultrasound to assess fluid and bladders and in four weeks for another growth assessment. Until then, Ben and I will be taking several classes and touring the hospital.

We already took a cesarean birth class that was a little unnerving but very enlightening. Our favorite tip from the class was the "job jar." The nurse instructed us to not allow visitors after the babies come home, only helpers. I wanted to go ahead and give you all a heads-up on this plan. Basically, if you plan to come visit the babies, you will be expected to select and perform a chore from the job jar. You can handle that, right? Our house will probably be cleaner than it has ever been!

Here is my 20 weeks picture.

...and my 22 weeks picture (missed 21 weeks, sorry)