Quick 24 Week Update

Our 24 week ultrasound was on Tuesday. This time, I was nervous about two things: 1. Caden's growth, and 2. that vessel in Caden's heart they were "keeping an eye on".

Again, we started with Asher, moved on to Brooks, and ended with Caden. Asher looked great, weighing in the 86th percentile at 1 pound, 11 ounces, about a week and 2 days ahead of average. Brooks matched him note for note, also weighing 1 pound, 11 ounces. Caden was visibly smaller on the screen. We saw him a lot before it was his turn because he kept photo bombing the other boys!

The sonographer said that the vessel in Caden's heart looked good - insert huge sigh of relief here. My husband remarked that he noticed my breathing became much more relaxed and I wasn't coughing as much after she said that. The sick feeling in my stomach definitely went away! He weighed in at 1 pound, 3 ounces, about a week small I believe. Average weight for this age is 1 pound, 8 ounces. It wasn't as much growth as I was hoping for, but I will take it and just keep hoping he starts to catch up when the growth spurts really start later on in the pregnancy.

Another example of Caden photo bombing Brooks (20 weeks) The "blob" hitting B's face is Caden.

As far as when I will deliver, I talked at length with my peri about it and he is guessing between 32 and 34 weeks, hoping for 34+, of course. He said when it gets closer we will start having conversations about the risks of keeping them inside vs. the risks of being born earlier, if my body allows us that choice.  With a "growth restricted" baby and 2 babies that will likely be above average, we will be walking a very fine line. So now I am just hoping they all stay in there, healthy and happy, for as long as possible, as much as I know it will hurt! I know they will be doing daily testing towards the end to make sure that's the case.

Overall, a good appointment. Let's hope for lots more of those!