We had our first official dr appointment on Friday with a normal, every day, non-specialist, obgyn. I also had my very first ultrasound on the outside of my stomach. Let me tell you....what a wonderful experience. I have waited many years to see an ultrasound of my baby/babies taken with an average "out of body" ultrasound. Here is a photo of our little lovelies... The top is of both. I'm already learning that they both will not sit still long enough or face the right way at the same time to take a picture together. The two pictures below it are individual shots. The middle one is the best.
While at the appointment we were able to ask several questions. Here are some of the answers I got.
*Will I need to see a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist? Technically I am not considered high risk as of now (that could always change, but hey, the same goes for people preggers with one babe.) However, I will be monitered as if I am. This means more frequent visits and tests. If a problem or concern arises we will then consult a specialist.
*What will my dr visit schedule look like? From now until 20 weeks I will go once a month. From 20 to 32 weeks I will go every 2 weeks. From 32 weeks to the end (which on average is 36 to 37 weeks for twinners) I will be going weekly. On top of going to the ob weekly I will also be taking a stress test at the hospital every four days. During the stress test I will basically just lay down on a bed for 30 minutes or so while monitors are put on my tummy to track the stress of the babes.
Another tid bit of information I thought you might want to know is my due date. My due date is April 17th. That is if I go a full 40 weeks. This might happen...and I am going to try to do everything I can to keep them cooking for as long as can...but hey, babies will come when they come...and like I said earlier, twins are usually born around 36 to 37 weeks.
I've also had several requests for a tummy picture. Here you go...
Don't worry, I wrote my week number with lipstick :)
