28 weeks - 2nd milestone

Some consider 28 weeks the beginning of the third trimester, some consider it 27 weeks.  This being a twin pregnancy, so likely shorter than most singletons, I'm considering 27 the start to the third trimester, as stated last week.  28 weeks, however, is a large milestone in a twin pregnancy - the 2nd large milestone.  Because twins can be born so early, Doctors start to tell you at what weeks your babies might have a fighting chance on the outside.  The first mark is 24 weeks.  Babies can be developed enough at this point to be able to grow and learn how to survive, with the help of many machines and drugs.  28 weeks is the next mark, and they stand an even better chance, but still with machines and drugs.

We had an ultrasound last Friday, telling us that baby A is 2 pounds 3 ounces and baby B is 2 pounds 2 ounces.  They are in the 65th percentile for their age.  It is unbelievable that babies this small can actually survive on the outside.  And all the more reason for me to be happy that they are still on the inside, learning to open their eyes and see light, breath with more efficiency, building more brain neurons, and gaining more fat.  The next milestone is 32 weeks, though each week at this point is a milestone in my eyes.  At 32 weeks, they should each hopefully weigh around 4 pounds, collectively weighing more than Lillian at birth, so I will be very lucky to make it this far.

My very positive, encouraging Doctor tells me that spontaneous twins are usually very healthy long term pregnancies.  Just like any pregnancy though, there can be complications, but because I was chosen to carry them, my body should handle the stress just fine.  I just absorb her words in an effort to remain positive and remind myself of the goal at the end of this.

These are the recent photos of that goal.  Both boys decided to show us their lovely little profiles this time.  In the past, feisty baby A has been a little defiant.  I think he may already be learning things from his big sister!  Baby B is always cooperative during ultrasounds and I get the feeling he is going to be the less active, more laid back baby.  The doctors are pretty sure the babies are fraternal, but their sweet little faces look very similar at this point.  They also are very reminiscent of their sister, turned up noses and all.  I can't wait to see what they look like.  But really I can wait - at the very least another 4 weeks.