The Estes Family Chronicles

So yet another sonogram has passed and things seem to be looking pretty good. Twin A our big guy is starting to even out and is only measuring a little more than a week ahead of schedule which is good because he was off the charts for a couple weeks. The smaller baby is also doing a little catching up instead of being 2-3 weeks behind he/she is only about a week and a few days behind as far as cerebral measurements go. However his/her little limbs are still measuring two weeks at least behind, but that's OK hopefully at my next sonogram which is the 17th we will see even further growth in all areas. The sonogram tech did however, happen to find some calcium spots on the head of the smaller twin. Poor little guy just can't catch a break. Calcium spots are usually a result of some sort of infection. However if their was an infection it would have also affected the other baby and no spots were present on the boy. So I am back to the lab for some more blood work and tests to rule out the possibility of infection in which case the calcium spots should be no issue. As far as pre-term labor goes I haven't had any contractions in a week so as long as I keep my self grounded and stay off my feet I should be able to control anymore pre-term labor contractions.

Border Patrol update: Devin had is oral interview last week and PASSED! on to the next phase!! which includes PT tests and physical exam with any luck he will be out of here before the first of the year.

Miscellaneous:

I officially HATE getting the mail twice the babies means twice the medical bills I think if i were to even walk into the hospital and sneeze they would send me a bill! Too bad pre-natal care just isn't something you can scrimp on so coupons and super sales have become my best friend.

Have I mentioned that I have turned into a sewing junkie?!! Its amazing what you can cross of your "to buy for baby list" with some fabric and and a sewing machine. So far i have made a dozen burp rags, two complete crib bedding sets including skirts, bumper pads, fitted sheets and matching blankets. I have also made several minky, and flannel receiving blankets and two patch work quilts. I think If I was ever a millionaire I would spend the majority of my wad on fabric and sewing projects. Its Dangerous!

I will post pictures of all our latest adventures and creations soon.