25 Weeks and Counting

We had three pregnancy appointments today, a PT appointment for Carrie's achy back, a "big ultrasound", and a 3 week check-up with the doc.

PT appointment went well. Carrie got some back strengthening exercises and a script for nightly massages.

Ultrasound went well. The babies are growing by leaps and bounds. We found out the current positions of Peanut and Squirt, as they are currently known. (Since we don't know genders, we just use "he" to describe them as "it" just sounds like it will explode from Carrie's belly at some point) Peanut is on top in a transverse position, lying on his back, giving him easy access to kick and/or knee Carrie's right ribs at will, which he does constantly. Squirt is on the bottom with his head down, and fists right on Carrie's bladder, great punching bag. Since the last "big ultrasound" 4 weeks ago, both babies have gained around a pound, with Squirt weighing in around 2lbs 2 oz, and Peanut at 1 lb 13 oz. Good growth, no doubt due to Carrie's awesome efforts.

Doc appt was fine. Nothing new. No bedrest, no restrictions, and all the aches and swelling are normal. Took the glucose test and should get results shortly.

We head back in 3 weeks to do it all again. Will try to scan some of the better ultrasound pics later.