The Forecast Is In?

A baby boy and a baby girl are predicted! Today, was our 12 week check up. It went really well. Our first stop was to the sonogram room. We were fortunate enough to have the same sonogram technician as we did at the first appointment. When she greeted me, we both chuckled simultaneously and she said, "You seem to be in better spirits today! Much happier!!!" And, yes, she was right. I am totally accepting of this pregnancy and Darren and I are both actually pretty darn excited. Again, this is an experience of a lifetime. Now... ask me how I feel the day they're born, when the real challenges begin. LOL!

Anyway, the sonogram technician said "because I really like you guys I am going to tell you MY GUESS on their sexes!" She said as early in the pregnancy as I am she is not always 100% accurate, but she said she is typically 70% accurate. And again, being that I am 6-8 weeks ahead of a single pregnancy, the babies are a bit more visual, if you know what I mean. So, the weather forecast predicts BABY A = GIRL and BABY B = BOY. The boy had quite a bit of substance in between his legs and the girl had only a white dot. Baby A is measuring about 12.3 weeks old and Baby B is measuring about 13.4 weeks old. Almost the same size. Oh yeah, we also got a 4-D sonogram (not ordered by the doctor, she did it because "she likes us"). I just love that sonogram technician. I hope we get her EVERYTIME!

Both babies are growing great! The little boy was moving around like crazy and the little girl was sucking her already thumb. The little girl is smooshed at the bottom and is as calm as could be. The health of the babies appear perfect, but only the blood test results (which arrive next week) will be the true testimony. God has been good to us this far, so I have no fears that he is still in control and will bless us with healthy children.

My doctor said he was surprised at how little I was showing and how tiny I am, but he said he is NOT concerned. He said the babies are growing at a great speed and heart rates are strong.

He did find the reason for the blood last week. I had a polyp on my cervix which he removed (no pain involved) and he will send off for tests to insure there are no cancerous cells involved.

Keep your fingers crossed the sonogram technician was accurate. Our first preference was one boy and one girl. :) YEAH!!!!! I cannot wait to by my daughter's first PINK outfit.


Baby A - Sucking Thumb - IT'S A GIRL!


BABY B - Moves Like A Wild Man - It's a BOY!