Week 27 (and a half) :: Biophysical profile

The babies had a biophysical profile done this week to measure fetal breathing movements, fetal tone, fetal heart rate, and amniotic fluid volume. They scored an 8 out of a possible 8 - which means that they're both doing very well. In fact, they are doing so well, that I won't have another ultrasound for two weeks! :)

We're only a few days shy of the 28-week milestone. While we hope the babies will wait another 8 to 10 weeks, if they were born now they would have a 90% chance of being completely healthy - which makes it easier to relax and get excited about their arrival!

Steve and I are still working on getting ready for the babies - this week's major task was washing all of the babies' new and used clothing, blankets, etc. - 8 huge loads of laundry in all! Many thanks to Kate & Adam and Ginger & Rob for all the little boy hand-me-downs and to Mom for the new clothes for our little girl! Our babies will be very well-dressed during the first 6 months!

Steve continues to job hunt. He had a couple interviews this week that went well. In the meantime, I couldn't be happier to have him with me here at home...


Our little girl's profile...

Our little boy looking straight at us with his hand near his head...