Level II Ultrasound: Sex Determination

Well, we finally had our 20 week ultrasound. It was exciting to see the twins moving around on the screen. I made sure to drink some 7-up before my appointment to insure that the babies would be awake and active. I didn't want to risk not being able to find out the sexes. It's a BOY and GIRL! We're thrilled. I mean, I'm still definitely terrified, anxious, etc. about the arrival of these babies, but a boy and girl are a perfect combo. Everything looks good with the babies too. They're right on track size-wise (same as a singleton baby), the hearts are strong, all organs are functioning properly, and they have all their limbs in the appropriate places. Baby B (girl) has a slightly smaller head, so the doctors are going to keep an eye on her growth, but I'm not too worried about it. I've always been kind of a pinhead myself, so I'm guessing it just runs in the family. Grandma Meemee (my mom) is kind of a pinhead too.

My OB appointment also went well. The doctor said she's going to let me go as far as possible...she won't deliver the twins any earlier than October 23rd (as long as the pregnancy is progressing healthily). She also said I'm going to be really uncomfortable come August. DUH! I'm already getting uncomfortable! So, the farther along I get, the more I'll just have to remind myself how blessed I am to be that uncomfortable. The doctor doesn't anticipate any complications at this point. I'm healthy, my blood pressure is nice and low, there are no signs of pre-term labor to speak of thus far. We'll just pray that the twins develop as they should.