Best of both worlds

First I want to say how much it means to me that all my friends and family are so happy for us. I'm amazed at all the "congrats" offered in person, on the phone, and online. We feel very loved. My facebook page is crazy - I seriously got all choked up when I looked at it this morning and saw about 60 different WHOOHOOs. But I wasn't nearly as choked up as yesterday when I saw THESE:

Our new son and daughter! 5 fingers, 5 toes, fully functioning organs, and 9 ounces (145g/154g) each. That's normal size for a singleton baby at this length of gestation as well. They labeled our girl as Baby A, because she's closest to the exit and would be the first one out if I wasn't having a c-section. We got to see her brother, Baby B, punch her in the head. The ultrasound tech said they do that to each other 24/7. So our children will arrived already accustomed to regular beatings. Excellent.
Heart rates were 154 and 148 - which fuels the wife's tale that males have slower HRs. The boy was MUCH more active than our girl - she had her head up in the placenta. Thus no clear profile shots. And, obviously, no clear pictures period. I'd be impressed if someone can actually make out which body parts are being shown in each image. I'll have PLENTY of photo ops in the future (ie - an ultrasound at every single appointment starting in a couple months) so we're sure to get clearer views.
Brian's reaction when the tech announced our female child first: "Oh, a girl - that's awesome." Brian's reaction when the tech announced our male child: "I GOT A BALLER!" (ie, basketball player. Because he couldn't possibly play basketball with our female children, right?) Another good quote from Brian during the 30 minute show: "This is way better than a regular movie." And afterwards, "Chel, you better go home and take a shower to get all that goop off your tummy." I love my husband.
Dr. H said I have the lowest-risk type of multiple pregnancy to have. The babies are in concordance (less than 20% diff in weight), they have their own sacs and placentas, the lab tests for neural tube and genetic defects came back negative, I have low BP and RHR and a history of healthy fullterm pregnancy. This means I won't have to travel all the way to St. George for appts with the perinatalogist, and I am unlikely to have to endure bed rest or have preemies. I'm also hoping to skip the drugs that stop early contractions. Those things are all at the top of my must-avoid list. I'm measuring at what would be 24 weeks for a singleton preg. That's about 5 weeks ahead, which will increase until I hit 30 weeks and am the size of a 40 weeker. I expressed my concern to Dr. H that I've already gained 15 lbs and he just laughed at me, saying I have a loooong way to go. I'm hoping it doesn't get worse when I have to stop running in a couple months. He said I don't have to change my exercise routine at all until it gets uncomfortable. Does anyone care about all these little details? Oh well. If I'm going to record them at all then it has to be here, because there's no way I'm keeping up a blog and a personal journal. Plus it might be helpful to someone someday. I've really enjoyed reading blog posts from other moms who've had twins (and not just SeriouslySoBlessed).

As much as I'm elated/thrilled about all this good news, the overwhelming feeling is simply relief. I've been so paranoid that something would go wrong with the pregnancy. But now I can relax a little. Our children are on their way!