On June 9, we went to Johns Hopkins for the first trimester screening, an in-depth ultrasound at about 12 weeks to test for chromosomal abnormalities such as Trisomy-21, Trisomy-18, and Down Syndrome. This test is performed by an ultrasound technician primarily by measuring the baby, looking for the presence of a nasal bone, and measuring nuchal translucency (fluid beneath the skin behind the baby’s neck).
There was a screen set up that we could watch while the ultrasound tech watched another screen. The ultrasound tech had the baby up on the screen pretty quickly. Then she panned over and said, "and here's the second baby." I believe my reaction was "Are you kidding me?!" Pat and I just looked at each other in disbelief. Pat said, "I don't think they joke about things like that." We were in such shock that we pretty much sat in silence for the rest of the appointment. It was completely mind-blowing since the doctor only saw one fetus at the first ultrasound. Our minds were racing with a million things...how much will daycare cost?...we will have to buy two of everything...how will I physically do it...are we going to have to move?...wait, what? Two?
Logistics aside, we were completely in awe of this amazing news and felt absolutely lucky and blessed.
The twins, Baby A and Baby B are fraternal (known at this point because they have two separate placentas) and passed their tests with flying colors.
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| 3D ultrasound of both babies |
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| 3D ultrasound of both babies |
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| Profile of Baby A |
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| Full body of Baby B |
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