Appointment with the Specialist

Today, Rob and I went to see my specialist. We had to make a second appointment because last time little Carter was right under my belly button, and they couldn't check all of his anatomy. So we were really hoping both babies cooperated today - and they did! The ultrasound tech went ahead and got updated measurements of both babies, and he said they were right on track growth wise. We listened to their heart beats, and once again he said they were right where they needed to be. One of my favorite things about getting ultrasounds (besides seeing the babies move around!) is that we get to go home with some great pictures from the day. Today, we got quite a few pictures - and most of them were in 3D - so you can actually make out faces and arms and what not. But, these little boogers were in no mood to have their pictures taken and kept putting their hands over their faces. Madilyn cracks me up in some of these pictures - she looks upset! And Carter's umbilical cord was right near his face so it looks like he has a mustache like his Daddy. Anyways -- at the end of the ultrasound, the tech did tell us that the babies weigh 1lb 5oz and 1lb 6oz. Usually about this time, they're only supposed to weigh about 1lb - but the doctor said that it's great they're measuring a little bigger since they are twins. AND, it's even better that they are only an ounce apart - and there's not one baby that is getting all of the nutrients.

Here are a few of the pictures from today! Enjoy! :)

Here we have Ms. Madilyn being shy and not wanting her picture taken..

Here's Madilyn again - looking like she's mad at someone! :) Love it!! I also love how you can see her little nose and face so clearly! That's our baby girl!!

 This is Carter - although it's a little more difficult to make out his face compared to Madilyn. This is in part because his umbilical cord was right around his face. But, if you look closely, you can see his arm up on the left, and make out his nose and mouth..

Here's another one of Carter - this is the 2D. As the ultrasound tech said - it kind of looks like he's blowing bubbles - but that's just how the umbilical cord looks. (While the tech was getting pictures/measurements, he said that Carter yawned too! So cute!!)