We just got back from our 6 week ultrasound. Today we are 6 wks. 4 days and I am tickled to report that we are pregnant with TWINS! Right before the RE came in, Hubby said he might pass out if it is twins. Good thing he was sitting down!
Baby A is 4mm with a 120 heartbeat. He/she is hiding a little behind Baby B. Baby B is 6mm with a 120 heartbeat. I asked my RE twice if 120 was good at this point and he assured me it was. He asked me if I had had any bleeding because he saw just a little bit of fluid in my uterus. I told him "no" and asked if it was something to be concerned about. He said it wasn't. (But of course I will be much more on the lookout, now.)
I've found a website that has been really helpful in the last few weeks. I may have mentioned it before, the American Pregnancy Association. Here is a little info about 6-7 week fetal heartbeats:
Generally from 6 ½ -7 weeks is the time when a heartbeat can be detected and
viability can be assessed. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute.
The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy.
Once a heartbeat is detected, the chance of the pregnancy continuing
ranges from 70-90% dependent on what type of
ultrasound is used.
viability can be assessed. A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute.
The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy.
Once a heartbeat is detected, the chance of the pregnancy continuing
ranges from 70-90% dependent on what type of
ultrasound is used.
So, we've been here before. Pregnancy #1 we also saw/heard a 120 heartbeat. Pregnancy #2 had a 115 heartbeat. Because of my history, my RE is letting me come in a week early for the next ultrasound. So I go back next Monday the 19th. I'm going to do my very best to be super excited and happy about what we saw today. God is SO good!!! No stress, just happiness and prayers for a continued healthy pregnancy.
As for symptoms: I am tired. I pee a lot. My bbs are tender/sore. I have mild abdominal cramping on and off. No vomiting yet, but I have been queasy a few times and I'm definitely having aversions to some smells - like raw meat and air fresheners. I asked my RE about the lack of morning sickness and he said I'm not out of the woods yet. It could very well still come. My mom said she didn't have morning sickness with me or my brother until about 8 weeks, so there is still a chance. My grandmother never got sick while pregnant. I just have to keep trusting that God is seeing me (and the babies) through all of this and we will have a healthy pregnancy that results in live births at term!
Amazing Father, you have blessed us with TWO miracles! Thank you!
Your blessings are bountiful and my cup runneth over.
Hubby and I are over the moon about seeing our sweet babies and hearing their heartbeats.
It is the greatest sound a mother can hear--until the cries of her newborn.
Lord, in your goodness, hear this prayer. Let me continue to have a healthy pregnancy
and give birth to healthy, perfect babies.
and give birth to healthy, perfect babies.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Mrs. W
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