"It's Really Embarrassing!"

So, we had our first pregnancy check-up knowing there were two babies in there today. I asked Kevin to come along since we had not talked to a doctor about the new...err...situation. Of course Evan was in tow as well (poor little thing hates seeing his mom in the setting of a doctor's office and turns on the crocodile tears every time.)

The whole family makes it back to the exam room and I begin to hear some commotion outside of our door. I have to admit, I giggled a bit because I had an inkling as to what it might be about. A few seconds later the nurse knocks on our door, pokes her head in and mumbles, "uh...are you guys...?" before she could get another word out Kevin reassures her that she does indeed have the correct ultrasound report, and YES we ARE having twins!

I recognized the shock in her face immediately and exclaimed, "that's exactly how I looked!"

She then apologizes for not knowing ahead of time (I guess the Fetal Health Office was supposed to call them?) and leaves to prepare the OB's ultrasound room. Meanwhile, Dr. K comes in - equally as shocked - and gives us a quick crash course in the events to follow. As soon as the other room is available we are whisked away so that she can see the babies with her own eyes.

Just for the record, there are still two in there - and it wasn't some bizarre dream sequence :) I have to start having appointments every two weeks now and will get an ultrasound each time. I am excited at the thought of seeing my little teddy bears so often! Everything looks good, so as of now I am not being referred to a specialist unless I develop any complications down the road. Dr. K measured my belly...which is measuring at 27 weeks!

While we were chatting it up, she had mentioned that I was her first...yep her first patient that she had "missed" a twin in. She's been practicing for over 15 years too. I felt so bad for her, you could tell it was eating away at her on the inside. While on our way out she had mentioned that "it's really embarrassing" to have missed something like this. Poor thing, I wanted to give her a hug. Love you Dr. K, hope your day gets better!