update

 

 

Two weeks ago John and I went to the doctor for my first prenatal check-up with the doctor. John took the day off work so he could meet my new doctor. After having our first three kids with the Dr. Levin, I decided that it is just too hard to drive so far to see her. Thus the reason for a new doctor. In the beginning the visit went just as expected. The doctor spoke with us for a little while, asked about medical history etc... Then she did the ultrasound. Almost right away she said, "Well, there is just one in there." then about 30 seconds later she said "...or not..." My immediate thought was, " or not, what? is the heart not beating?" Twins was the furthest thing from my mind. John, on the other hand could see the ultrasound and could see what she was seeing - two sacs, two babies, two heart beats. He had the biggest grin on his face I have ever seen.

We both left the doctors office without asking any further questions. I think our heads were too clouded with the information we had just received. Needless to say, questions have come since then and I am sure many more will come before the end of this pregnancy.

As you can see in the ultrasound pictures one of the sacs is smaller than the other. The doctor will monitor the amount of amniotic fluid in both sacs throughout the pregnancy. For now, she feels there is no cause for alarm because both babies are the same size and their heart beats are strong.

Many people have asked if we know yet if they are fraternal or identical. The answer is no. Unless we find out during the pregnancy that we are having a boy and a girl then we will not know the answer to this question until the babies are born.

Thank you all for your prayers. I can feel the blessing from those prayers. I have felt better this pregnancy than I did during my previous three. We are praying that all will continue to go smoothly!