13 weeks, 3 days today and we had our first routine OB appointment after that first shocking ultrasound. Needless to say when we saw two babies on the screen this time we were much more prepared. I was able to 100% relax once the doctor confirmed both heartbeats and I saw two little bodies squirming around. Seeing the babies actually made me really excited this time! And while I am only 13 weeks, I am measuring 19 weeks - this is gonna get exciting :) Another great part about our visit today is the doctor I saw has been through a twin pregnancy as well! I cannot tell you how nice it is to have a healthcare professional working with me who has actually been there and doesn't have only book knowledge.
We have definitely decided to do a repeat C-Section. Even if all looked good for a vaginal delivery they don't want me laboring too long because of the strain on my uterus, so I'd most likely end up in surgery anyway. Why not save ourselves the trouble and disappointment, ya know? They will schedule between 37-38 weeks which will put us at the last week of June first week of July. We're praying that the little munchkins stay put until then. When I start to get anxious about preterm labor, I remind myself of Jeremiah 1:5. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." This makes me confident that they are in the Lord's hands and He works all things together for good.
On some side notes, my gag reflex is slowly beginning to give me less trouble. The fact that I can take a decongestant now helps the drainage that was causing me to gag (and throw up). I am no longer nauseous and my energy is creeping back. I've started doing a gentle prenatal yoga twice a week and easy walking another two days a week. I've been instructed to keep my heartrate below 140 BPM and I am thrilled that I am allowed to do light exercise.
Payton has been so sweet also. My parents bought her not one, but TWIN baby dolls for Christmas. Payton loves those little babies and insists that they are always together. She also likes to expose my belly and rest her head on it. We are getting very close to being completely weaned from breastfeeding which is exciting and sad all at the same time. I will miss nursing her, as I am sure she will miss being nursed. I am proud that I made it to 21 months and I hope to be as blessed with the twins to nurse that long.
Our next appointment is on February 2nd and we should be able to determine the sexes and what kind of twins they are! I have my money on boy/girl (mostly because that is what I am feeling), which of course rules out idential twins. What do you think?
Until next time...
XO
