Lots of Growing!

Yesterday was a big day... well, big for someone that doesn't do a whole lot of anything anymore. I had my regular NST appointment at 8:30 and then another radiology appointment at 10:00 to check the fetal growth of the babies. I was super excited about that appointment because I knew that they would calculate the approximate weight of each baby. Each week I read about where their weights should be, but knowing that those are always approximate numbers. It was tough because they make you drink at least 32 oz. of water 1 1/2 hours prior to your appointment so that you have a full bladder. However, prior to that appointment I was at my NST appointment and they have me laying practically on my back so that they can chase down our little monkeys to monitor. I hate drinking water to begin with, but attempting to do it primarily in a flat position was a challenge. I got it down though and waddled my way down stairs to the radiology appointment. By the time I got there, I already had the scare that I may pee my pants (Ella is relentless as she uses my bladder as a punching bag!). Even scarier was the thought of having to hold it for the 1 1/2 hour appointment (I had two 45 min. appointments).

I was so excited because I got the best technician ever! She showed me everything on the screen. It was so different from our last appointment. And the appointment only ended up being about 25 minutes because she didn't have to check everything like they did before; she was just checking for their growth. She said that everything looked good and that my cervix was really long and not opening. I was so glad to hear that they couldn't find a way out the escape hatch! I had asked her how long it would take for the doctor to get the report and let me know their weights and she quickly responded and said that she could give them to me right then- Yay! So here are their approximate weights (these weights could be + or - a few ounces)...

Ella 3 lbs. 3 oz.
Evan 3 lbs. 1 oz.

Go babies go! I was so excited to hear that they were growing so well. Most of my books say that they should be around the 2 1/2 lb. area, so I was shocked and excited to hear that they were not only where they should be, but had a little more meat on their bones than expected. I was 29 wks. 1 day at the appointment and they were measuring 29 wks. 6 days and 29 wks. 4 days. We were so excited to hear that they were so close in the measurements, too. They always say that one twin is larger than another, but it would be nice if they could stay close to each other's weights.

Here are some pictures that the technician printed out for me. At one point, she exclaimed that Ella had hair so you can make it out a little on the picture of their heads together (little white lines sticking up).

Ella facing the camera... her arm is across her chin. Look at her sweet eyes!
Evan's cute little profile!
Their heads together (they ALWAYS are!). It's so sweet!