Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Baby weights

Last night we had our (probably last) growth ultrasound, where they measure the key parts of the babies' bodies to make sure they are growing at the appropriate rate still and that they aren't too different in size. They say that babies grow about half a pound per week during this time, so based on my calculations vs. the last ultrasound I hoped they would be a little over six pounds at this point. Well, based on the current estimates (you can never be totally sure until they come out), it looks like K is 6 pounds 15 ounces and N is 6 pounds 8 ounces! They are BIG! For the first time in the whole pregnancy, K is bigger than her brother. I couldn't believe she is almost 7 pounds at 35 weeks. They aren't allowed to tell us the measurements (you have to wait for the doctor's appointment) but after staring long enough at the screen I could tell that almost all the measurements were over 37 weeks...they are measuring about two weeks ahead. That would account for the hefty weights! I am really excited that they seem to be thriving so much!

The next NST is tomorrow. We'll basically have them every Monday/Thursday until the babies come with a peri appointment next Tuesday, an OB appointment the following Monday, and another peri appointment on the 19th. We don't have appointments after that, and I really hope we won't have need for them at that point!

13 comments:

Nadine said...

That's great that they are doing so well, won't be long now!

Niki said...

So glad to hear that the babies are doing really well! I'm so excited for you to meet them! :)

Anonymous said...

Wow - those babies are growing so FAST! J - you're doing a GREAT job keeping them big and healthy until they arrive. My thoughts are with all of you.

Anonymous said...

This is such a wonderful blessing. Reality is setting in. Its almost time to update the family group sheet.

Sanda said...

Some big babies cooking in there!! It's getting so close now - so exciting!! Sending my good thoughts to everyone!

Anonymous said...

Every time I log on now...I expect to see...THEY ARE HERE...
I can't wait any longer...come on N and K! :)

Jill said...

How exciting! Any time now, huh? We are so happy for you guys.

Wewurtskihit said...

GREAT news....and HOLY BIG kids!!! But looks like all is going well..that is the main thing!!!!

Tara said...

Wow, what great sizes!!

Sarah Andrews said...

Like I don't think that you could have dreamed this to be any better N - what a huge blessing to have your twins so big, healthy and strong! I have my tissues ready for your big announcement!

Anonymous said...

Holy cow! Those are some awesomely big babies. J, you must be really feeling it now! Congrats to the both of you for making such healthy big babies. Can't wait for their arrival!

Anonymous said...

when you don't post after a NST you really get us thinking... i've checked MANY times in the last 12 hours to see how the test went, and with no post I'm starting to think that maybe they are here!!! :)
can't wait...
*Amy*

mygirlboutique@gmail.com said...

Woohoo, way to grow babies. About 19 years ago a friend of mine delivered twins at 42 weeks that weighed 7,2 and 6,14 and they were considered really, really big. Of course now they're huge and in college.

Good luck in the next few weeks.