The Big ULTRASOUND

Woot Woot, 20 weeks is complete! Yesterday my IM’s came down for the 20 week ultrasound. 

I finally got to give them the presents I have been planning!

I wanted to do something special, and feel that I’m in a position to make this a very positive experience. I really want to make sure everyone gets more than they expected and feels a bond with their new family members early on. My IM has asked me a couple of times if I have had any cravings so I put together a basket of the cravings I've had with this pregnancy. 

I also provided them a list of what's in the basket and why/ how frequently it's consumed.

Tomato Basil Soup

Hot Chocolate

Staws

Lip Balm

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Angel Hair pasta

Basil

Peppermint Oil

Face Lotion

Apples

This was the first “official” ultrasound and took about an hour and a half. Gender was confirmed, 2 girls, the tech had no problem showing us the anatomy to solidify all thoughts, which was a little odd. Babies were also given their “official” labels of “BABY A” and “BAYB B”. She also measured everything from their brain to their toes and had very good news to report… BABIES ARE GREAT! Both are currently weighing 13ounces.

 I could not see the screen for the majority of the ultra sound but had a better view anyway. I was watching my IM’s watch their babies. They were bright eyed and bushy tailed through the whole event, and stood to see the monitor the whole time! McM’s daddy kept saying “Oh My goodness” “WOW” wearing a big smile that never faded and McM’s Mommy threw out a lot of “awws” she also would regularly turn her head horizontal trying to make out what was on the screen. Together they would act out the positions the babies were in! Every time my IM saw the heart beat her mouth would lip the sound of a heart beat but no sound would come out. When the babies hands were up by their face she would move her hands up not blinking or looking away from the screen. I’m unsure if she even knew she was doing half of the stuff. It was fun watching and hearing them try to decipher what body part they were looking at.  

Both babies were pretty active “BABY A” was originally head down and close to the “exit” however mid ultrasound she completely flipped. My IPs could see her rocking and pushing off the wall (aka my bladder) and wala when the tech went back to that baby she was feet down. “BABY B” was snuggled close to my left side, rockin out. Her movements weren’t as big but she kept doing little hand jives. We were told that their sacs were large in a good way this gives them lots of room to move around… so the somersaults will continue. I can’t wait for the moment my IPs can feel them move inside of my belly!

I wanted to say thank you for to McM’s grandma for making these adorable McMuffin/49er Pot holders, I Love them!! We used them the night we got them to make strawberry cupcakes!

I hope everyone loves the bears my daughters and I made, which include a recording of the babies heart beats. In the recording you will hear Genevieve say "BABY A" and then a few seconds of that babies heart beat you will then hear Gianna say "BABY B" and a few seconds of that babies heart beat." We then put those recordings into bears... they were put together with lots of love! Here are some pictures of the making.

1. Each bear was individually chosen, we wanted them to be soft and unique.

2. My daughters filled each heart with different qualities

 3. Gen and Gia stood on the peddle to stuff each bear to the perfect softness

4. They then put the hearts and recordings in each bear.(Don't mind my daughters rock star tattoo)

5.Next step is the cleaning station.

6. Each bear was then given a unique name and birth certificates were created.

7. Last but not least, once home I sprinkled each with baby dust, aka baby powder! This is a soft yet comforting smell that I thought would add a little something special! I hope everyone enjoys!!

Here are some week 20 belly bump photos:

 Have a wonderful weekend All!!

XOXO Jen, Gen, Gia and baby McM's