Game Plan Blitz

Well, as most of you know by now our game plan has changed from our last doctor's visit.  Yesterday we went for an ultrasound before the regular check-up.  The ultrasound revealed some awesome things.  Here is a list:

1.  Both girls are weighing in at the exact same weight, which is 3 lbs, 11 oz.  I have been freaking out about their weight for the past two weeks and started crying when  I heard the tetechnician say this.  They have gained over a pound each in the past two weeks.
2.  Both girls heart rates are exactly the same at 137 beats per minute
3.  Both girls have hair on their beautiful heads in the exact same spots.  They don't have a lot of it of course, but it is some hair ;-)
4.  Baby B decided to show her face to us for the very first time and we were able to see her give us a BIG yawn!!!
5.  Baby A would not give us any of her signature poses like she normally does, but that's okay.

We still do not know if they are identical, though.

After our ultrasound, we saw Dr. G. I am measuring 38 weeks, but am 32 weeks.  He checked me to see if I am dilated any and I'm not.  He then tells us that since the babies have changed so much, I may not even need a c-section and that I can have them the "old-fashion" way if I want to.  He said that is completely my decision and to let him know what we decide at our next visit.  He also said that since the babies are doing so well, as am I, I should be able to go through the rest of the pregnancy, which is 6 MORE WEEKS!!  Not 2 like he had originally thought.  I'm so happy and so blessed that our babies are perfect and everything is moving so well, but I can't help but feel a little disappointed because I was looking forward to meeting them in 2 weeks.  

The good news is that:
A.) The babies will have more time to grow and develop
B.)  They will be healthier
C.)  I get to be in Lee's wedding in 2 weeks!!

And one more thing.  I decided to stay at home the rest of the school year (which is only this week that is left) and relax........ NO STRESS!! No stress is right, but cabin fever is starting to set in.  A friend told me today that I better enjoy relaxing because that word will no longer be in my vocabulary from the time the twins get here.  I love her and hate her at the same time!! LOL   

Emotional Rollercoaster

So, I went to the doctor today for a check up.  I am 30 weeks today but I'm measuring 37 weeks!  I can't help but be excited about the twins coming soon but I'm also scared out of my mind.  At about 3:00 this morning i woke up like normal to use the bathroom.  What I thought was going to be a normal trip to the restroom came with a surprise.  I was having some pain and cramping when I woke up and got back into bed.  I stayed up for a few minutes and waited to see if it was anything serious.  The pain stopped and I went back to bed.  When I woke up again at 6:00 to get ready for work, the pain was back.  Not serious pain, but enough to make me uncomfortable and stop what I was doing.  I got to school this morning and a lady I work with said, "Anna, you have dropped big time."  I immediately started tearing up.  I'm not sure exactly why.  I think it's because I'm scared that the babies will be too small or unhealthy, I'm ready to get out of school, I am exhausted, etc.  Just a mixture of things.  I had that pain on and off all day and here's where the fun comes in.

After hearing those wonderful heartbeats of my beautiful baby girls, Doctor G told me that the pain I was experiencing was and is mild contractions.  He told me that  the magic number is week 34 for the girls to be completely healthy without steroid shots, tube feedings, etc.  He didn't check to see if I am dilated any because he didn't want to aggravate anything.  He said that he wanted to check me next time, though.  Then I of course asked my list of questions.  He told me that he didn't think I would last any longer than four more weeks.  FOUR WEEKS!!! Holy cow.  (Normally twins come between weeks 34-36)  He wanted me to go ahead and schedule my c-section.  The hospital won't let you schedule a section, if it is your first, before 38 weeks and since I'm having twins and it's my first, the hospital would only allow me to schedule it for my 38th week which would be July 7th.  We are scheduled for that day, but Doctor G bets his medical degree that the babies will be here in 4 weeks, which would be the week of June 7th.  This is a special week because this is mine and Justin's sisters birthdays.  They are 1 day apart on June 8th and 9th.  That would be awesome if they could come this week.  What a birthday present! 

Please pray that I will make it another 4 weeks and that everything will be perfect with the babies.  Also, please pray for Justin's grandfather.  He had to be put back in the hospital today and we want him to get better asap!!!