Friday, June 16, 2006

Ah. . . The Mystery

Our ultrasound went well today. No alarming discoveries. Both babies seem to be doing well and are very active. Baby A weighed in at a whopping 9 ounces and Baby B, an astounding 8 ounces. We even had the priviledge of watching Baby B kick Baby A repeatedly in the nose. I assume the same was happening on the other end of things--we just couldn't see both at the same time.

Anyway, we decided we didn't want the Ultrasound Tech or the Doctor to tell us what we were having. That didn't mean we weren't looking though. After Baby A's examination, Mark was sure he'd seen a boy. I hadn't seen it and of course, the Tech wouldn't deny or confirm anything. So, after Baby B's examination (of which neither Mark nor I saw anything) the Doctor came in to do his job. At that point both Mark and I were convinced Baby A is a boy. Again we saw nothing on Baby B either way. The Doctor also denied seeing anything at all on either baby. Right. After further exploration, the Doctor started thinking he could see only one placenta and for all of you who don't know what that means (I didn't), it means Identical Twins. Of course, he couldn't tell for sure but the way the umbilical cords came off the placenta(s), he definitely thought it looked as though they were sharing only one. With all that said, we still have no idea (at least nothing positive) what we're having. But then again, can you ever really be 100% sure until they're born? I didn't think so.

So. . . we have another ultrasound in two weeks to check the babies' fluid since the Doctor thinks they are sharing a placenta and he wants to make sure everything is fair and square. Then another ultrasound in four weeks to make sure they are gaining weight. Apparently all these ultrasounds are common with twin pregnancies and I'll be having them at least monthly until they are born. Maybe if I take all four kids with me and no husband, they'll start bringing the machine to me instead. That would sure be easier. They also said the average duration of a twin pregnancy is 36 weeks and all I can say about that is "music to my ears!" I have a feeling though, since I seem to have a uterus of steel, those babies won't come until the doctor decides to take them, which I'm assuming will be around 38 weeks. Here's hoping my back (that is already killing me) will hold up another 17 weeks.

Now without further ado--meet Baby A and Baby B.

posted by Shana  # 6:46 AM

Comments:
Absolutely beautiful.

# posted by Blogger Ginny : 11:55 AM

 

Ohhh Shana we are so very excited for you. So the verdict is identical twins... yippee so does that mean you have to be having two boys or two girls? We are still hoping for girls I think. That would make such a fun dimension to your adorable family of boys. Keep posting all the fun stuff you are learning and the pictures. My kids just ohhh and ahhh when they get to see them.
Denise

# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 1:29 PM

 

How fun, Shana! You already get to see them wrestle! I'm glad everything seems to be going well! DO you have a corn or rice bag (corn or rice in a terrycloth bag you can heat in the microwave) you can put on your aching back?
Keep posting all the fun details!

# posted by Blogger B : 4:59 PM

 

They look like "tough guys" to me...half a dozen boys...quite a feat, Mark and Shana! Think how quickly six boys can mow the lawn, rake the leaves, shovel the snow, put away groceries, and fold laundry! Hooray!
Grandma Stout

# posted by Blogger eCarolee : 7:32 PM

 

I think baby A resembles Mark and Baby B looks like Shana. So maybe there is one of each.

# posted by Blogger Ree : 10:34 PM

 

I am so amazed at the miracle of conception and birth. I marvel that a human being can "bake" another human being inside of themselves! SOOOO Cool!

# posted by Anonymous JL : 10:33 AM

 

Boys or girls, the definitely look like Henrichsens. Here's hoping Mother Nature takes pity on you this time around and let's the little 'uns out closer to 36 weeks than 38.

P.S. We have a spare heating pad that works REALLY well if you need one for your poor aching back... that's assuming you have time to sit down and use it. ;-)

# posted by Blogger Christine : 2:43 PM

 

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