12 Weeks!

I am a bit behind in updating as we are scurrying to move along with several doctor's appointments.  Monday marked twelve weeks of pregnancy and everything is going great!  We had our first appointment with our Perinatologist yesterday afternoon.  Dr. P is fantastic!  I will be seeing her every two to four weeks depending on how the babies are doing.

This first appointment was for the NT Scan.  B & I were both pretty nerved out after going through the genetic counseling portion - of course it was all worst case scenario.  Then came time for the ultrasound with one unbearably uncomfortable full bladder.  The babies were very alert.  Both babies passed the screening for downs syndrome, what a huge sigh of relief.  Now we wait about a week or so for the blood test results.

Dr. P asked if we wanted to try to see the sexes... OF COURSE!  Baby B was for once more cooperative. Right away we got a bum shot and clearly could see a GIRL!  Baby A wasn't so cooperative, but seems to be a boy.  However, due to the angle and activity, she could not tell if that was the umbilical cord or some boy parts.  February 16th will confirm.  My gut instinct has been Baby A is a boy and Baby B is a girl this whole time.

Your Babies: Week 12

As we move into the second trimester, the babies shift into the growth and maturation stage.  After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of the systems are fully formed.








Here are some pictures for your enjoyment...

12 week bump.  Yes, that is real - I am shocked myself.  According to my OB and twin pregnancy book, your size is about 4 to 6 weeks more then a singleton belly.  So in other words, I am sporting a 16 to 18 week bump!









Baby A and Baby B - 12 weeks 1 Day