Hi Squirts! We got to see you both today. Man, it sure does seem like you have doubled in size since our last appointment. The pictures in our last one showed you pretty far apart. However, today, it looked like you were sitting on top of each other. Quality bonding going on in there. I don't know that I will have any 14 week pictures for you as the video wasn't as good today but all is well. You are on track for growth, you were moving all around, your hands and feet were more distinguished today. Despite my fear that something was wrong this weekend, the doctor found no concerns with you. I asked when we should plan on you being here. Word was 2/9 is pretty average for twins. Although you can come earlier or you can come later, Dad and I are going to try to have your room ready for 2/9.
Sunday is a big milestone for us. Our longest pregnancy only lasted through 14w5d and that is Saturday. So, each day forward from Sunday is a new adventure. You squirts are so different than our other pregnancies that it has all been an adventure but we sure will breathe a sigh of relief on Sunday. Because we actually got to see/hold Little M, dad and I can fully relate to how big you are right now. From head to toe, you are about the length of my hand.
Last night, we made our first baby purchase for you. You got 11 onesies (6 on sale, 5 on clearance) and 2 swim diapers (L & XL) and 2 swim bikinis (L & XL). If we find out that you are two boys or two girls, one set can go back but I couldn't pass up the $1.48 deals! Plus, we plan on having you in a lot of water very early. I will be doing a page for you of your first clothes!
OK squirts, I saved the best for last. While you already know this particular juicy piece of information, some of your family reads this blog and they are going to be dying to know! On our ultrasound, we could CLEARLY see that one of you is definitely going to be Xander. You were moving your butt and legs all over the place saying "Hey, look at my family jewels, I am SO a boy!" The doctor said he is 85% certain you are a boy. He then said "Sorry, the other baby won't let me get a good look." At that point, the other squirt started flashing his/her butt and legs at us like "HELLO, I am trying to show you too. Don't leave me out." Doctor was inconclusive on "Squirt A" but I wonder if it is a girl because there were no family jewels there. :) I don't know if I will graduate from calling you squirts to your given names (narrowed down now to Xander, Jacob or Maggie). Might change from day to day.
That is all for today squirts. It was a good morning and we both left the appointment with a sense of relief and happiness. Next time we get to see you will be in two weeks and two days. By the way squirts, we got our first hospital bill today and each time we are overcome with joy to see you costs $1200+. We will cross our fingers that insurance picks it up or your inheritance (haha) just got that much smaller!
