Hello! Well, we made it another week with no complications and no new developments which is great! The babies look better now than they did a week ago actually. The dopplers on their cords are not elevated at all and the "knot" seems to be more like loops rather than an actual know. Their movement is still good and they are in a different position every day. The monitoring is good some days and not so good on others. Last night it took two and a half hours to get a 15 minute strip of both babies together. The nurse says that she can tell they are growing because their heart rates are very reactive to the amount of movement they do. Which is a sign of a developing nervous system. I am quickly realizing that this a great learning experience for me!
On Tuesday I under went the gestational diabetes testing which I passed with flying colors. Even though I had no problems with my other pregnancies, I was told that of course with carrying multiples there is a greater chance of developing it. But, we are in the clear.
Thank you to those who have stopped by and visited. It really makes the time go faster and it is great to talk and get my mind off of things happening at the hospital. So far I am able to leave the hospital for a couple of hours occasionally to get some exercise, go out to eat, and of course go shopping (my favorite part)!!! Mike's sisters took me out yesterday and I just had to buy a couple of sleepers for the girls! I have them hanging in my room as a reminder of why I am committed to do this!
Upcoming events for us are:
Friday, November 13: Growth measurements (I will post weights when I get them, hopefully they will be around 2 1/2 pounds each!)
Thursday, November 19: 28 weeks and start doing Bio/physical profiles on the babies. This is a measurement of movement and breathing exercises. During the ultrasound, they watch the babies to see them practice the breathing motion and make certain numbers and types of movements with their limbs and body. I am not worried about the movements at all since they move all of the time! And one of the babies is already make the breathing movements occasionally but we have not caught the other practicing yet. However, this is not something they expect a baby to be able to do until 28 weeks gestation.
It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only two weeks away! We have much to be thankful for this year. Thanks again to all of those that are keeping us in their thoughts and prayers. Also for all the generosity in cards, food, phone calls and visits. I will post weights when I get them! Have a wonderful weekend and a great week!
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