Scanning ...

According to the NHS we're in the third trimester, according to everyone else it's the last week of the second trimester. For once, I'm with the NHS...

Last weekend we went for another 4D scan so we can see what the kids are up to. Sadly, after 30+ minutes of trying we didn't really get the results we were looking for - according to the sonographer there was too little fluid around their heads, they've shifted position and they keep interfering with other so the pictures were a bit woolly. I guess we have to expect that given the cramped conditions they're in, but it's a little disappointing - especially when we'd got our hopes up for a good result. Still, on the bright side, the scanning company have agreed to give us another go in a week or so to see if we can improve on matters.

Most of the rest of the week has been spent trying to make the week go faster! I think it's finally beginning to dawn on us that the twins are really coming but we're still resisting the urge to REALLY start celebrating - maybe after 28 weeks we can relax a little more, until then it still feels like a slog.

We have, however, started buying clothes and other bits and pieces so the nursery is starting to fill with nappies, wipes and very tiny sleepsuits (also some really cute soft toys and a couple of dresses for weddings we're due to attend next year!) Pretty soon we'll have the cots and pram delivered.

Also this week, we're having a new boiler fitted. It doesn't sound very baby oriented but the old one dates to 1975 and I was convinced it was going to blow up the second we brought the girls home so we decided it was time to take the plunge and get it replaced pro-actively. The only downside so far is that we were without any form of central heating last night so it was flipping cold this morning.