NEW U/S 17 weeks

We had our 17 week appointment today. Apparently all my pregnancy tickers are wrong because I was going by the size of the baby not last menstrual period which is that they like to use (It was only a few days difference) So we were 6wks 6 days today (instead of 16 wks 1 day like I thought) and now the babies would be due March 29(40 wks) but term for twins in 37 wks so the doctor said March 8!!! If we make it to full term- so if we hit 38 weeks (March 15) we will schedule a C-section and have some babies. Wowee! So that's a little less than 5 months away!!! Are you with me here!! wowee! So anyway they looked good and healthy and its good they have separate sacs and placentas- and the U/S tech thought they were both GIRLS :) I met someone today who had girls in separate sacs and placentas and everyone thinks they are identical:) Anyway we are excited. Plus look at those cute little skulls :)
Our doctor was wonderful and answered all my "what if" questions and was really reassuring.
I went to my first moms of twins group today:) it was fun to hear all the stories. And nice to see they are still surviving.

What a Week

I think that knowing there are two babies has made me even more tired!  I have so many errands and thing I need to do but I feel like all I can manage is dinner and work. And I'm supposed to be playing softball at 10:15pm! Yowza. Anyway fortunately alexandra is willing to watch a movie while I collapse in the recliner.  She had a fun morning-she sang loudly in Kindermusik... what a sweetie pie.

Tell me Im not a bad mom!

So lately Alexandra has been having "quiet time" instead of napping. I was on the phone and heard her fussing and went to check on her as soon as I got off the phone. This is what I found. Yipes!

Twin Research

I have learned that having fraternal twins is hereditary- however only through the mother since it is she that ovulates two eggs. Also identical twins are not hereditary- it is an anomaly... weird. And from what I gather- twins in different sacs (as ours are) are likely to be fraternal since all fraternal twins have their own sacs but 25% of identical twins also have their own sacs.
source Wikipedia
Also did you know there is such thing as a Mothers of Twins Club? They have one here. I would really like to get in touch with them. Also we found the most awesome stroller which I am in love with and we found one on Craigslist (ok Amber found it-Thanks Amber!) Want to know how great it is?
Two weeks till we find out the genders... I can't wait. And also for those of you who don't know- twins don't go to 40 weeks- full term is considered 37 weeks. Therefor we can expect some babies in March not April. I would still like to avoid a C-section if possible but twins is a whole new thing so it's totally fine if that is what we need to do.
You have no idea how wierd it is to look at a sonogram and see two babies!!!

They could be indentical- though more likely fraternal

Ok I think we are breathing again. I am soooo grateful for all the support of our friends and family. Seriously, I couldnt ask for a bigger blessing than two babies- and such a wonderful support system. I know we can do it- but only with the help and love of our friends and family. Oh yeah and did I mention- it was God's idea- I am assuming he knows what he is doing:) He blessed us with this support and I know He will continue to help us through.

Speggi

David says "It's a meal and an activity..."

Twins

Two babies... two babies... two babies....
Maybe tomorrow I can say more. And maybe post an ultrasound. Two babies...