Weekly Appointment

On February 20th, we had our weekly appointment with Dr. Langer. I am currently 32 weeks and 3 days.  The first thing that was completed was an ultra sound to check their weight, position, and the fluids around our babies. According to the ultra sound tech the fluids around each baby is great.Gage is weighing in at 4 lbs 2 oz this week and Kenslee weight is 4 lbs 6 oz. They were not sure how accurate Kenslee's weight really was because she was curled up in a ball with her feet on her forehead. The ultra sound tech explained to us that they determine their weight by a measurement done around the baby's stomach. Gage is now so far head down that we weren't able to see his full head on the ultra sound! However, we were able to tell he is growing big, healthy and definitely got the chubby cheeks from his mom. Kenslee was very cooperative with us today during the ultra sound. We were able to see her cute little face this time and all of her hair. We are very blessed to have such strong and healthy babies. I have thrown up my whole pregnancy and have only gained 4 lbs (I lost 7 lbs since last week). I feel like I haven't been providing the nutrients needed for our babies to be so healthy, but we must be doing something right!

After our ultra sounds we did another non stress test. The babies did very good this time in letting us monitor their hearts, in fact it was a little too good! We didn't have enough movement from them this time and when the medical assistant came back in she brought me a Capri Sun to drink and said that we needed to give the babies a little sugar rush to make them more active. After 45 minutes the babies gave them the reading they needed.

Finally, we met with Dr. Langer. She was very pleased with the babies measurements, growth, and the fact that we had been able to keep them inside the womb for the two weeks she was hoping for. Dr. Langer checked me again, I am now dilated to a "5.5 plus", completely thinned with a "bulgy bag." I still haven't had any concerning pain and no leaks of water. Dr. Langer went over some signs to watch for during labor with us again, checked if our bags were packed, and explained to us that once we get to the hospital to deliver these babies I will receive another shot of steroids for the babies lungs. She also comforted us by letting us know we are a "top priority" of hers and she is confident she will be there to deliver Gage and Kenslee. Until then I am still on bed rest until the babies are born or 34 weeks (Ha Ha!). We are getting more and more excited each day to meet our babies!

32 weeks and 3 days