Ultrasound - 15 Weeks

Today was the day that we had been waiting for since the moment we found out that I was pregnant.....we get to find out what the babies are today.  My appointment wasn't until 4:00 in the afternoon.  Needless to say....it was a LONG day! 

We get into the ultrasound room and the Ultrasound Tech begins measuring Baby A.  She measures everything from the head, brain, arms, legs, stomach, etc.  Everything looked great.  Now it was the moment of truth - she typed on the screen - "I'm a girl"!  I immediately looked over to Heath.  He was excited (I think it was because he knew that he still had one more shot for a little boy!).  As she starts on Baby B she says "Oh no, this one is being bashful.  It has its legs crossed.  We'll have to come back in a little while".  I was so afraid we were going to find out that one was girl and have to wait 3 more weeks to find out what the other one was.  All of the measurements were completed and finally Baby B uncrossed its legs.  The tech looked over to Heath and said, "Well Dad, you're in trouble - you have two girls".  Of course Heath would have loved to have at least one little boy, but he is so excited about two little girls.  I know that they will have him wrapped around their fingers in no time!!

Heart Rates: Baby A: 152, Baby B: 148.  They are each the size of an orange at 15 weeks!!

Ultrasound - 11 Weeks

A twin pregnancy is automatically considered "High Risk".  This involves me going to a specialist as well as my regular doctor.  On July 6th I went to the first High Risk appointment. Heath had to work and wasn't able to go with me.  I was so surprised at how much they had grown from the ultrasound 4 weeks prior.  They actually looked like babies now! :)  Baby A was very calm and didn't move a whole lot.  Baby B was a wild child - it did not stop the entire ultrasound.  It was so funny to watch!

Their heart rates were 161 and 163.  They are each the size of a lime at 11 weeks!

Ultrasound - 7 weeks

Our first ultrasound was on June 7th. I was so anxious to hear a heartbeat! The nurse started the ultrasound then quickly stopped to ask if this was the first ultrasound for us. Heath and I both answered, yes. She went on to say.....well, heartbeat number one looks great and......so does heartbeat number two. We were shocked to say the least!

I'll be honest, I'm not very good with surprises. Tears fell down my face to the biggest smile ever. I really didn't know if I should laugh or cry. Heath took his hat off and walked toward the flat screen on the wall to get a better look at the ultrasound. He was quiet for a minute or so. :)

They are each the size of a blueberry!

Heart Rates:
Baby A: 135
Baby B: 150

We're having TWIN GIRLS!!!!!

On May 16th, we realized that our lives were going to change forever (we just didn't know how drastic the change was going to be at this point). The first ultrasound appointment, we were hit with the second surprise - TWINS!! Twins were the last thing either of us thought of before going in for the appointment, but we are so excited. At the 15 1/2 week appointment we were told that both babies were GIRLS! Heath is in trouble now!!! :)

I have been asked to start this website so you can keep up with the progress of our angels!