8 Weeks with Quads
The Dr. Visit: We had our first Perinatal (High risk pregnancy specialist) visit today. We had an ultrasound they measured the babies and the heart rates. The stats are as follows:
Baby A: Heart rates - 167 beats per minute (bpm), measures 1.76 cm (the size of an 8 week 2 day fetus)
Baby B: Heart rate - 169 bpm, measures 1.69 cm (the size of an 8 week 1 day fetus)
Baby C: Heart rate - 170 bpm, measures 1.77 cm (the size of an 8 week 2 day fetus)
Baby D: Heart rate - 174 bpm, measures 1.34 cm (the size of a 7 week 5 day fetus)
Baby D is smaller so they are going to watch that one a little closer. The Dr. said that since I have had 2 babies all ready that it works in my favor for carrying these guys longer. I asked how early someone with Quads goes on bed rest, generally around 18 weeks, (10 weeks of freedom left), but since I have had 2 babies there is a good chance that most or all of the bed rest time will be at home!! :) Everything looked good today.
How I am feeling: I have been feeling nauseous and very tired. Not hungry at all and have only gained 1 pond according to my home scale. I have also been feeling short of breath, Dr. said that the shortness of breath is completely normal and not to worry, my body is working hard growing 4 babies. I am good spirits, a little less in shock and a little more excited.
Pictures: Here are ultrasound photos from today 4/25/08 at 8 weeks pregnant!!
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