how twins are made

Many people have been asking if our twins are fraternal or identical. Most likely our twins are fraternal. How do I know this you ask? Well is comes down to where the placentas are placed, how the twins formed in the womb, the amniotic sacs, their growth ratios and a variety of other factors.
Although I am sure you are all interested in the scientific definitions and biological interpretation, I feel that this explanation is much clearer.

29 weeks- about 8 weeks to go!

We had another ultrasound (checking their growth) on Thursday. Everything seems to be progressing really nicely. Both boys are well above 2#= 2#14 (Miles- Twin A) and 2# 12 (Camden- Twin B). Heart rates were good. Both babies are lying transverse (across) my abdomen. If they don't move before too much longer, this position will guarantee a C-section. We have an appointment with the midwife on Tuesday, so hopefully we will learn more then.

This is Miles at 29 weeks- see the eyes to the left upper area (your left)?

This is Camden. Once again the eyes are on the left upper area.

The Scat Mat has been a success. If you want to know, it feels mostly like static electricity. At first both Jezzabelle and Eli were pretty underwhelmed. They would let themselves be shocked, but the disdainment of the apparatus has increased and they will not go near the mat. Noir has never seen the mat, but then again, I doubt if he ever sees the babies. I am not too worried about him. All the cats are mopey. They seem to know that big changes are on the way AND they hate when we go back to school. There is nobody around to nap with.

getting ready for bab(ies)

I am very proud that Greg did not destroy any tools in the making of the this crib.

Jezzabelle and Eli thought it was great fun. I am wondering what they will think of the 'scat mat' (an electronic mat that works like a shock collar). I don't think Jezzabelle will take to kindly to it. I am afraid that Eli will just jump over it. I'm sure that it will be interesting.

When are you due?

I have officially entered "I don't look just fat" phase of pregnancy. A stranger actually asked me when I was due. This is a very proud moment for me. Many people still comment on how small I am- that I could not possibly be pregnant with twins. One thing I have learned is that everyone has an opinion about how you look or should look. I am sure those opinions will continue after the birth of the babies.

Regardless, I don't worry about it the doctors tell me to worry about it- and I think I am looking great!