Twin Update

A little Finnen Five Fun

Last night, we decided we would take a piece of twine and measure it out to see how big my belly has gotten.  Then Kevin and I each cut a piece to the size we thought I would get before the twins arrived.  Just a little fun way to see which one of our predictions will be closer (his was about 1" longer than mine, and I'm nervous that he will be closer to being correct).

We took the following pictures:

Current size of the twin bump

Our prediction sizes...it's a close race.

Meanwhile, Gradybug is sitting in a chair watching us and laughing.  As soon as we're done taking pictures, he hops up to grab a string and stands on the wall like we were.  This was the result:

Holding it on the wall like daddy, and showing the camera how big the babies are getting like mommy.

Naturally, we're all excited that the twins are growing and closer to joining the family.

Ultrasound Update - 6.4.15 (24.5 weeks)

Today, Kevin and I went to get a look at H&H to see how they're growing (my hips can tell you that they seem to be growing fine, but the visual confirmation is always good).

Here's a rundown of our report from this morning's ultrasound:

• Hudson 
• 1 lb 11 oz
• Heart rate of 142
• Measuring in the 52nd percentile
• Head down and kicking a lot (hand up in his face, but looking toward my back)
• Positioned on my left side
• Harrison
• 1 lb 12 oz
• Heart rate of 130
• Measuring in the 56th percentile
• Head down and kicking a LOT (looking right at us)
• Positioned on my right side

Both boys were curled up head to head looking at each other this morning. =)  Their fluids and the membrane all looks normal, and they have strong hearts!  This will likely be our last visit to the specialist, unless something else comes up.  I will resume my ultrasounds with my OB doing a fluid check every 2 weeks and measuring growth of babies every 4 weeks.  The doctor said that the risk of Twin to Twin Transfusion will go down if there are no signs by week 28, so we just continue to pray that they will keep progressing like they have so far.  Then by week 32, I will be doing weekly visits with my doctor to check on the kiddos and monitor their progress until we get to meet them (hopefully not until week 36 or 37).  Still on track to have late August babies!!!

Regardless of how bad mommy feels right now, at least the babies are getting what they need and doing great!  We couldn't be happier with the way everything is going so far, and we thank you all for your continued prayers for our family!