Well, mommy and daddy had their first "big" appointment on Tuesday, February 1st. We had a two hour ultrasound where they check all the measurements and developments to date of both of you. It was really funny to watch. When they do the ultrasound, you both have names so the doctors can keep track of your measurements individually. You are called Baby A and Baby B. Baby A will be the first one to come out and is on mommy's right side and is head down, while Baby B is on mommy's left side with your head facing up above my belly button. Baby A sits back in the belly a little more, so I don't feel movements as strongly but I have to say that during the ultrasound you were both pretty active. While we were looking at Baby A, trying to get a good shot of the face, Daddy asked "what's all the other movement going on?" The sonographer said, "oh those are Baby B's feet." We started laughing because you two are positioned yin-yan style you kept kicking each other in the head! Is this what we have to look forward too?
So the sonographer continued with the ultrasound: perfect size, 50th percentile in development and weight (8 oz.), then she said "ok, hold hands...you're having a beautiful little princess." Mommy got tears in her eyes and daddy's face lit up. We were both so excited! We couldn't wait to find out how Baby B was doing. So, Baby B was very active and always has been. You were the first one mommy felt and you are always kicking me. You are also closer to the front of mommy's belly, so it makes it easier to feel you. We went through all the same motions as with Baby A, size and weight: same as Baby A - 50th percentile and about 8 oz. Everything seems to be where its supposed to and is developing properly. Then came the time to find out what we were having. Mommy and daddy held hands and were wondering if it would be a boy or girl. I thought I saw the beginnings of an additional extremity, but I was wrong, because there were definitely two little dots which meant...another girl!
2 additional girls in our house...wow!! We were both in shock to finally know what we were having. I think part of daddy really wanted a boy, but we are both so happy and can't wait to hold you both and kiss all your fingers and toes!
The ultrasound was done, or so we thought when another doctor came in and said he wanted to take a closer look at a few additional things. Mainly the heard of one of you was the concern. During the ultrasound, a small piece of calcium was found in the hear and they wanted to make sure it was okay. Apparently, it is no cause for concern but it raises our chances very slightly for Down's Syndrome. Daddy and I got a little nervous but realized it didn't matter. We had elected to do no fetal testing unless necessary. With twins, most tests are less conclusive and what would we actually do once we got the results? We decided that we will take whatever the gods give us and love you both forever!
So, now we finally know we are having two girls. What will we name you? What will you both look like? Are you identical or fraternal? We can't wait to get the answers to these questions, and we can't wait for your arrival!
In other news, baby shower dates are set. We are having a family "ladies only" shower on March 26 and then a friends "Jack & Jill" shower on April 30. Your Aunts Ashleah, Jessica, and Ashley are hosting the March 26 one, and Aunt Ashley and Aunt Juli are hosting the April 30th one.
Mommy also bought the first clothing for you since we found out you are both girls. I bought these cute little crocheted hats from Zulily.com. I got 2 ladybug berets, a dragonfly hat and a sunflower one. I'm not a fan of total "matchy-matchy" twins, as I think it is important for you both to create your own identities. That is why I don't plan on dressing you alike all the time.
Aunt Ashley and I also discussed the theme for the nursery. Mommy is very chic and loves things that are simple and beautiful, so we are going with green apple and raspberry pink, and black & white houndstooth pattern for the nursery bedding. I am really excited to start shopping for fun fabrics to use in the nursery! I plan on making your crib bedding and baby blankets...so we'll see how that goes!
Love you both lots!
Love,
Mommy
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