Both babies looked great, and measured perfect for their age! They are both so big that you can no longer see them together on one ultrasound screen (which, I was assured is normal). My OB had a hard time getting either baby's heartbeat because they were moving around so much - however, after some patience, he was able to get each of them - 170 and 164 (lower than previously, but still completely within the healthy range). My OB reviewed the differences between Identical/Fraternal twins, and explained I have the "least high risk" of the 4 different options - but, I also have the one where it is impossible to know if they are Identical or Fraternal until they are born (unless we get confirmation one is a boy, and one is a girl).
The "gender ultrasound" has been scheduled for Monday, 12/20, so we have just under 6 more weeks to wait!
A couple other details about the delivery I found out, in case you were wondering . . .
- I am required to deliver in the Operating Room, whether I deliver vaginally or by C-section. I will labor in the Laboring Room (same as last time), but will be moved when it is time to deliver.
- If Baby A is breech, I will be required to have a C-section. If Baby A's head is down (regardless of which way they are facing), I can deliver vaginally - even if Baby B is breech.
- It is recommended that I have an epidural regardless - in case of a C-section. However, I can choose not to have an epidural, but if either baby has to be delivered via C-section, I will be put completely out, and Patrick won't be able to be in the room.
No comments:
Post a Comment