Babies Update (16 Weeks)

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"They're just not cooperating." "Well, that means that they are our kids." Silly babies. We were hoping to find out the sexes of the babies at this appointment, but they had other things in mind. Both "A" and "B" sat there, in perfect profiles, with legs covering all the tell-tale parts. Not to say that there weren't other things to look at during this appointment. First, my how they have grown! We saw bones! Lots of bones! Thigh bones, feet bones, toe and finger bones, spines (including vertebrae), ribs, etc. They looked so grown up (well, as grown up as 6 ounce McGraws can look). We also saw the developing brains and beating hearts, too. Oh, what little people! We also saw some action. "B" kicked "A" square in the gut! Nice! Baby "A" also was caught leaping around. Katie compared it to John the baptist leaping in Elizabeth's womb. So...I am assuming either A) the other one is the second coming of the messiah, or B) since my birthday is Christmas, I might be the second messiah - and it was leaping in my presence. Either assumption probably means I need to go to church and apologize to God - for my ridiculous wife. The best, most lasting memory from our visit had to be when we had both babies on the screen. They were facing each other, sucking their thumbs! Then, "A" took its hand from its mouth, reached across, and touched "B"'s hand. It was such an amazing moment!

All in all, everyone is in great health! Please keep Mama and the babies in your prayers, and we will be back at the doctor March 12th for our 20 week visit. Talk to you then!

Peace and blessings,