Detailed Anatomy Scan

We had our anatomy scan and appointment with our high risk specialist two weeks ago (16weeks). It was very taxing laying down for an hour while someone mashed all over my abdomen. I nearly passed out and had to sit up by about 45min....fairly normal though from what the tech said.

Twin A (on my left) has echogenic intracardiac focus which is a bright spot on the heart. It's not uncommon. Most likely it's a normal variation in the development of a healthy baby. There's a slight...very slight possibility there maybe an increased risk for chromosomal abnormality but usually only if other indicators are found (which there were not).

Twin B (on my right) has a choroid plexus cyst (CPC) on his/her brain. These do not cause problems and most disappear by the last three months of pregnancy. Rarely there is a possibility of a chromosomal abnormality but usually only if other indicators are found (which there were not).

My next anatomy scan is June 12th. I will also be having genetic counseling done. I was very hesitant to do the testing, but my dr. said if I was his daughter or sister he would recommend it. Just so we can prepare. Not quite sure how you can prepare for something like that....but I'm going with my gut and getting it done. It's not an invasive procedure...just a blood panel that measures certain proteins in the blood.

The doctor assured and reassured that the babies are beautiful and their anatomy is perfect. It was great to see them moving around (since I'm not feeling movement yet).

So onto the good news!

We found out the twins are fraternal!!!!! How exciting! So they can be boy/boy, boy/girl, or girl/girl twins. Of course, as many of you know, we are not finding out the gender. My sister was with me at the ultrasound though and she knows....NO you may not have her number. Her lips are sealed. All she did was smile really big!

My energy levels are coming back and we started our baby registry. I started decorating the nursery too. So exciting how things are coming together.

Couple of Common Questions I get:

Stretch Marks? Nope. Not a one (knock on wood)

Sleep? Sleep is ok most nights. Pregnancy boppy pillow is a miracle.

Movement? I think I MIGHT have felt a few flutters

Cravings? None

Gender? C'mon now....you know we're not finding out

Belly Button In or Out? In but flush with the rest of the belly

Symptoms? Heartburn at night time before bed 

Babymoon: SoCal

So we finally were able to plan a little get-a-way aka "babymoon." David had a day long conference in Long Beach, CA so I tagged along for some much needed time off.

We started out in Santa Monica and stayed right near the beach. It was beautiful.

That night we walked down to the Santa Monica pier and had dinner at an awesome Italian restaurant.

 

 

The next morning we took the beautiful scenic drive on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to Malibu for breakfast.

 

 

That afternoon we headed back to Long Beach. David surprised me with a two night hotel stay aboard the Queen Mary! SO much history and apparently paranormal activity (luckily no sightings for us...that would have scared the daylights outta me).

 

 

Saturday morning we went to the Aquarium of the Pacific and then headed out on a 3 hour whale watch. We got to see a Grey whale and her calf along with a Fin whale. Pretty much everyone got sea sick...I did well until we started to head back...it was downhill after that. But still had a blast.

 

 

Saturday night was spent with family eating dinner and taking a tour of Hollywood and Los Angeles. We stayed the night in a little boutique hotel in Beverly Hills.

 

 

I really enjoyed the whole she-bang! The weather was beautiful the WHOLE entire trip. 65-70 degrees and sunny. Was definitely hard get back on that plane and head home to Texas.

 

 

Special thanks to my hubby for planning the whole trip out! I am truly blessed.

 

 

Love to All,

D, Baby G, and Lil' Gibby