Saturday, December 11, 2010

Twins

It is twins for us.  Ever since I found out, I have been both less nervous and more nervous.  Less nervous because the risk of carrying twins is far lower than the risk of carrying triplets.  Also, we do not have any babies sharing the same placenta (the twins are fraternal).  More nervous because I don't know what to expect this time.  That may seem funny since I certainly didn't know what to expect with the triplets either, but I really didn't have to.  Last year, I was seen by a doctor every week of my pregnancy from 7 weeks on.  Not only was I seen, but I had an ultrasound as well.  This time that is not going to happen.  I have an appointment scheduled with a new doctor, but it is not for another 3 weeks.  I have found out that it is going to be with the nurse practitioner instead of the doctor.  I am really interested to see what I am going to find out at this appointment.  How often are they going to see me?  Will I have more ultrasounds that a singleton pregnancy?  Are they going to try to use Doppler to find both babies' heartbeats at each appointment?  Will they do an ultrasound each time if they cannot find one of the heartbeats on Doppler?  Will they keep a closer eye on my cervix length this time since I know have a history of premature labor and birth?  I will have to wait for these answers.   

1 comment:

  1. Congratulations! I'm praying for you! I'm sure you will have a wonderful doctor that will take good care of you and your babies :)

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