Fingers and Toes!!!! 1st High-Risk OB Appointment

I had my first appointment at my new OB's office on Monday and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them already!

The intake appointment was scheduled for two hours - an u/s / Dr's consult @ 1 pm, followed by a discussion with the nurse @ 2 pm. I was in there for FOUR hours (but every moment was WONDERFUL)!

First, I had a THOROUGH ultrasound. The machine was so clear that we could see five FINGERS on one and five TOES on the other!!!  I know I have been excited by all my other ultrasounds, but this one was one of the best!!! In the beginning, baby A was sleeping, but I could slowly see him/her wake up and start to move. Baby B, as usual, was putting on a show. At one point, the tech said he/she had a hand between his/her legs. Never too early to learn how to diddle, eh? Just convinces me further that at one of them is a boy!

They also checked my cervix (thought I was done with the dildo cam - oh well) - and it was low and closed.

Next, the doctor came in and spent at least 20 minutes going over things with me and answering my questions. Even though my file is about 6" thick, I could easily tell that he took time to read through my history. What doctor has time to do that nowadays?

We talked about vaginal delivery vs. a c-section (and the benefits and drawbacks of each) and how the babies look. They are both measuring on-track, but as is typical with twins, one is a little smaller than the other. So, I asked "Would that have anything to do with my DH being 6'5" and our donor being 5'4"?" He answered the question with respect (no, that shouldn't matter) and I appreciated that.

Finally, I spent about 2 hours with the nurse going through so much information - resources / support groups for twins, vitamins I should be adding (fish oil, B12), nutrition (gotta up the protein - she gave me some great tips) and exercise (only yoga, walking, and swimming).

They will be monitoring me every two weeks, but she explained that she understands what I've been through and if I am feeling nervous and want to pop in for an u/s,  no problem - just call.

Next, she gave me a full physical. While we were in the room, there was an u/s machine in there and I asked if we could please take one more peek at them. "Of course!" she said. It was so much fun - the machine wasn't as high-tech as the first one, but I could see their skeletons. Both babies were on their stomachs doing a "doggie paddle". It still makes me smile when I think about it  - I could have watched them for hours! We also saw them kicking / pushing the separator between them (I forget the technical name) and I asked if she thought they knew one another was there - "absolutely" she replied.

Finally, they took about 8 vials of blood to do a full panel and check my levels.

Everyone at this office treated me like I was their most important patient. By the time I left, I felt like I had been working with them forever. The nurse even gave me a hug before I left.

Did I mention that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this practice?!!!