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JacobsMom

05-11-2006, 10:42 PM

SEX - I forgot to ask my OB today if sex is still ok. I am assuming since my cervix is still long and closed, it may be all right, if I can find ANY type of position that might POSSIBLY be comfortable. :crazy: I have been putting hubby off for the last couple of weeks and he is pretty agitated and grumpy! LOL! I told him he should feel lucky he wasn't cut off back in December. My placenta was over the cervix at that point and we were told not to engage. At my U/S in January, the placenta had moved and attached just to the side of it, so we had the go ahead. Anyhow, as heavy as the babies are and as sore and stretched as I have gotten the last couple of weeks, that's been the furthest thing from my mind. I especially did NOT want to risk doing anything to put me into preterm labor before 34 weeks! I made it to Jacob's play tonight, which was another goal I had. We have two parties tomorrow after school and I really don't have to be anywhere until next Friday the 19th! I told him we'd "discuss" it Friday night! LOL! So who knows, with some lovin' and a full moon on Sat, I just might have babies for Mother's Day! :rotflmbo:

I keep waffling back and forth about when I want these babies to come. Some days when I'm feeling really tired and sore and it hurts to walk-sit-breath, I think I'm ready NOW. Then I get upset because they want to take them at 36 weeks, especially when I hear some of you complaining that your doctor won't induce or operate until 38 weeks, and my doctor won't even let me go to 37! I'm actually hoping I will go ahead and start labor on my own, so my doctor will have to adjust to the babies' schedule instead of her planning when they will be born. At least then I will know that it's God's timing that the babies be born, and not me or the doctors making that decision. I'm still ticked about the mix up on the timing of my c-section. I thought about telling her to schedule it for the next morning and then doing everything I could between 10am and 8pm to try to put myself into labor so she would have to deliver them before midnight on the 25th anyway! LOL!

I don't remember if I had posted why the 25th was such a neat date to have them. My grandfather's bday was May 4, my mom's today May 11, my sister on May 18. So if the babies are born on the 25th, that's 4 generations of my family with birthdays one week apart. I just thought that would be cool. It would have been pretty cool to have them today on my mom's birthday as well, since they were conceived on the date of her death. That would have been a neat little cycle as well - conceived on mom's death date, born on her birthdate, and named after my father. I lost both my parents in 1998. My dad when Jacob was 1 month old, my mom when he was 9 months.

Well, I guess I need to get on to bed. I'm so thankful that I can still sleep at night. I make my nest of 5 pillows and I crash almost immediately. I start out on my left side, then I'll usually wake up about 4 or 5 to go to the bathroom, and come back and lie down on the other side until the alarm goes off at 7am. But since my scare on Monday, I've been drinking so much water that now I'm having to get up 3-4 times a night to pee! But so far I just fall right on back to sleep.

Welcome to all the new gals! This is a great group here. I have really enjoyed hearing everyone's experiences and knowing that I'm not going through any of this alone.

Keep cooking!
Stacey

luckymomof3

05-11-2006, 10:52 PM

Hi guys. My name is Kami, I’m from the April group, I’m sure anyone in the group would be willing to speak for me. I have 7 weeks old twin boys. We have been desperately trying to breastfeed, but I’m sad to announce I have given it up, it is just not going to work for us… the good news for someone else is I bought a wonderful pump, it is hardly used, and I’m looking to sell it at a great discount. I have the Medela ”Pump In Style Advanced Breast pump”. It is awesome. It has the new expression mode. By first pumping in a rapid rhythm to get mom’s milk flowing (let-down mode) then followed by a slower deeper rhythm to maximize mom’s milk flow (expression mode) – just like baby.

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Thanks!

Tadpoles' Mum

05-12-2006, 03:29 AM

As you look at the picture Tallulah is on the left, and Isabella on the right!

Rae

LucasMom

05-12-2006, 05:39 AM

Rae and George- they are sooo beautiful and look healthy and wonderful. Congratulations on a hard job well done!

Danielle- Glad to hear from you and that all is ok. I am sure the pics will come out beautiful, you are a really cute pregnant mommy!

Ters- No epidural? Weird, but at least you know before you go in, so you aren't surprised with that at the least minute.

Speaking of last minute AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH! when is the last minute??? Yes, my Doc is requiring the Amnio still at this point prior to an induction. I guess to release themselves from risk. I am going to ask him if I wait until next Monday ( I can't believe I am saying that!), would he just do it then.

Stacey- I may have to try the sex thing again tonight and see if it helps. Thing is, by the end of a day of work, and taking care of kid and house and dinner and all that, Sexy would not be how I describe feeling. But at this point, I suppose it is for a greater good!

Sherry- I'd put you at CZJ status with the sassy pic!

Well, off to shower and another day of work!

Have a good day, Mommies!

Mindy

swineland

05-12-2006, 08:39 AM

Steph, roll call..check!

Lisa, I just wanted to let you know, and thought it might make you feel better, that I have never had a NST or BPP either. I thought I was the only one on here who hadn't had one and was planning on asking my OB on Monday....what's up wit dat? However, I guess we should be thankful that the reason we haven't had one is b/c our pregnancies are normal and healthy with no complications.

For everyone having BOYS: this might be them in 20 years!!
http://www.dailyhaha.com/_vids/Happy_Mothers_day.htm
(hilarious)

Check in with you all later!
Steph

sgarrett

05-12-2006, 09:06 AM

Teresa and Rae; Love the baby pics, they are adorable, reminds me what we are going through this for!

Sherry: Great sexy pic, what a hot mama! I got a brace for my wrist I wear to bed, it works pretty well, but now my right wrist has started acting up. About every couple of hours I wake my hubby up with a lould velcro RRRIIIPP while I switch which hand the brace is on. Hee hee! If I do not get to sleep I might as well have company.

Ters: NO EPIDURALS! Must be run by a man!

Swineland: I have never had a NST or BPP either, I guess all docs are different!

Take care everyone and a Very Happy Mothers Day to you all!

Staci

newmomx2

05-12-2006, 09:59 AM

Missy - Check - I have 2 minutes before my next conference call and thought I would check in...still wonder where Andrea is....

Rae your grand daughters are so beautiful !

Speaking of doctors and differing opinions - everyone keeps saying the will get induced between 36 -38 weeks - mine will discuss it for 39 UGH I might explode by then...maybe he just thinks it will happen on its own before then...but given no contractions and I dare say I have felt better the last week then in the entire pregnancy go figure...

Later ladies...

vthompson

05-12-2006, 11:04 AM

Hello Everyone! Just wanted to check in for the day.

It definitely seems as though every doctor is different. Don't they know that we all talk to each other :) ...you think there would be some sort of a protocol so moms don't worry when they find out that there doctor is doing or not doing something the way other doctors do.

Rae and George - Those babies are beautiful!! Great Job!! :clap:

Steph - Although I am not having boys, I found that link to be really funny!!

Mindy - Hopefully, the doctor will let you wait if that is what you are comfortable doing. Hang in there!!

Stacey - I feel the same way as you. Although I am happy to have a date soon for delivery, I have also thought about the what ifs. Like, if something is wrong with the babies, maybe if I would have waited for nature to take its course, then they would be ok. I think it is a no win situation! :sigh: I think the 25th would be a really cool date for your family!! I am rooting for you!

I will check back in later.

Valerie

qbanmom5

05-12-2006, 12:07 PM

Hi!

Sherry: Stunning picture. How can you girls still manage to look so beautiful? I am blowing up by the minute. Not just the swelling, but last week I was 167 lbs. and this week 169.9. I told myself I would not get over 170 but I guess I will have to. Hope it all sheds fast, I tell you.

No epidurals. I am still in shock. I think I should have stuck with the other dr,. and hospital where at least I could get an epidural during the day..... Ugh what have I done....

Anyway, all is as well as expected over here. I have missed both my NST this week which my new dr. says is no big deal since she is giiving me one weekly at her clinic. We are down to one car and I aint driving, so that's my story.

Georgina: those girls are just beautiful. They look like angels

Danielle: I can't believe you aren't in labor. It wasn't your water popping?

Good luck to all, and talk to you later.

Ters

AndreaR

05-12-2006, 03:34 PM

Hi everyone - I am here. I have actually logged on a few times in the past few days, but by the time I read everyone's posts, I'm just too tired to respond. And I feel bad if I don't respond to everyone personally, since you all are so good about that.

Okay, these are in no particular order, and I'm sorry if I miss anyone (I'm sure I will)...

Ters - first and foremost, I was so scared when I read about your accident. I am glad to hear that you, DD, and the babies are all okay. Too bad about your car; it really is the last thing you need to deal w/ right now. I'm happy to hear that something good came out of the accident, by your finding your new doctor. But no epidurals??? I don't mean to insult you, but is there a chance that you misunderstood them? I've never heard of that!

Georgina/Rae - CONGRATULATIONS!! You are really the reason why I logged on most days. I just had to know what was going on with you and your babies. Tallulah and Isabella are gorgeous. You can see that they're going to have curly hair just like Georgina and India. I bet that Georgina cannot wait to get home, after all these many months. Congrats again, and please keep posting to let us know how you all are doing.

Mindy - sorry to hear about the amnio. Both my OB and my Peri agreed that if we waited for 37 weeks, I wouldn't need one. But like everyone is saying, every doctor is different.

Sherry - I agree with the others, you really look beautiful in your picture. I did get a chance to see the picture of you on the ball, too. There is no way I would do that. I just wouldn't trust the sheet and/or the door frame. How was it? Did it help?

Stacey - Congrats on scheduling a date! May 25th is just around the corner. I can't believe you wanted to book it for noon, so that you could go to Jacob's awards ceremony. You amaze me. My delivery date is three weeks out, and I'm doing less and less every day. I think it will be all I can do to get to the hospital on my delivery date. Wait - I just read a more recent post. Now I'm confused - are you not booked for the 25th?

For those of you whose doctors won't schedule a date - what a bummer. I especially feel for those whose doctors are "stringing you along" with promises of a certain week, only to keep pushing it out. They must think that it's better for you emotionally, but personally, I'd hate it. The flip side, I guess, is that they want you to go as long as possible, because it's generally what's best for the babies. I think Sherry recommended that you just tell yourself you'll deliver in week 39, so that anytime before that will be "early." That's a good idea, although the thought of going to 39 weeks. Yikes. I'm thinking about you ladies and praying for your strength.

My condolences also go out to those of you suffering w/ PUPPS. It sounds horrific, and I can't believe nothing helps.

Missy/Mindy - are you BOTH still working? You are incredible.

Sex - I can't believe how much I want to have sex at this stage of pregnancy. I can barely get myself in/out of bed, so I don't know how we would even do it if we could, yet it's all I think about. Do you think it's because it's "forbidden"? I am also afraid that once the girls arrive I won't have the energy. I'm wondering if it's okay to do it now, since we're so close to the end...

I had NST and Level II yesterday. Neither baby was reactive enough during the NST, so they had to put me back on the monitors after the u/s. Not fun. But luckily they passed w/ flying colors. My peri was very happy with what he saw on u/s. Plenty of fluid, movement, etc. The girls have moved around a lot in the past week, and they're kind of criss-cross across my belly now. He (peri) kept laughing, saying it was very funny to see them like that. It made it difficult for him to measure them, however, so although we got weight estimates, he thinks they could be quite a bit off. Baby A was 5 lbs 7 oz, and Baby B was 4 lbs 15 oz. If accurate, that means they only gained about 1/2 pound each over the past three weeks. I was not happy about that, but my doctor kept reassuring me that they are probably heavier and he reminded me that they're growth slows down toward the end, because they run out of room. I don't know why I'm so upset; do I really want to give birth to 7+ pound twins?!?

We had our multiples class last night. It was good, but it was from 7pm - 9:30pm and it ran a little late. I was soooo tired and cranky. I learned a little, but I definitely didn't learn 2 1/2 hours worth of stuff. You ladies, and the moms who've already delivered have taught me more. It did help reassure me that I'm as prepared as possible, though, so I walked (not easy) out of there feeling more confident than when I walked in.

The girls' room is finally finished (well, I'm just waiting for the decorator to deliver the bumpers)! All their clothes are washed and put away. Diapers and accessories are ready to go. I can't believe that in just three weeks, they'll be here! I tried to take pictures so I could show you - because it really is beautiful - but I can't get a good one. I will keep trying.

Sorry for the long post. I hope you are all feeling okay today. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, even if I don't post every day.

AndreaR

mommyof4at26

05-12-2006, 05:53 PM

Happy mothers day to all:spitwater :spitwater

twinsmakethree

05-12-2006, 06:47 PM

hi everyone

sorry i havent checked in like i should i have beenmiserable the last couple of days and yesterday was just the worst. Well anyway today I went to the drs. No change in anything im still 2 cm dialted although i have effaced a little bit more the dr told me to walk more and have lots of sex, which my husband is afraid of and im just wondering how the heck i am going to get comfortable, not that im objecting i have definately been wanting it more than ever and now that theres a mission i really want to!! anyway

Missy I am still hanging in there my dr said today shes not even considering inducing me, which is fine if i can get it in natural i just dont want to be pregnantat 38 39 weeks!! so were still in this together:)

Sherry i did get to see your first although not clearly did work? By the way the new pic is hot you go girl pregnancy doesnt stop no show!!!

Monica/Rae beautiful pics Im very happy for georgina she went through so much, Monica great news about the boys!!

mindy you really do look like catherine! you are gorgeous. I hope the amnio goes well heres sending positive thoughts your way...

Ters- that is greaat news about the new dr I guess in everything that is bad has good just wish you didnt have to get in an accident for you to find the new doc. if they do not do an epidural do they do anything through IV I know i wanted med through I V because i have a bad back but dr wants me to have epidural just incase they need to manipulate baby b

Btw I do not get any nsts either
Ok Im so sorry if i missed anyone i was trying to remember things off the top of my head but i do remember some of you were playing with your nipples:crazy: unless its baby time leave them alone!!!

Ok ladies i hope everyone is well and i will sign in tomorrow

Andrea

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LucasMom

05-12-2006, 07:18 PM

Hi everyone.

Rough day today, ended up in the hospital for 5-6 hours. I was swelling really badly, so my midwife told me to come up to the office to check out. My blood pressure was way up for the first time, but no protein in urine which is good. I was very swollen and reflexes were fast (?). Anyway, I was sent over to the hospital, where we were all monitored and some bloodwork was done. All of the nurses were sure today was the day. Enter rude doctor I do not use. He doesn't even wait for the bloodwork to come back. Tells me I am swollen because it's "hot outside" and I can go home. He was a lot mean, and after he left the room I started crying. The nurse came back in and she was very nice, said he was a little dumb basically! She called my other doctor and they set me up for an induction on Wednesday, so I have the amnio to check for lung maturity on Monday at 2 and if that doesn't put me into labor, Wednesday will be the day! I am in alot of pain right now, as you can all understand, and at this point just waiting it out.

Andrea- I hope you don't last too long either! Just long enough to make sure everyone is nice and healthy! Sex- Hubby and I have a "date" for Sunday night, don't want weekend babies, we like the hospital staff on the weekdays better!!

Ters- the weight will come off of you no problem! Just think of how little time we will all have to actually eat!

newmomX2- The mean doc today, when I asked about when HE would induce without an epidural, he said 41 weeks! I said "With twins??" He said yep. I just short of called him absolutely F*&^$^G crazy!! 41 weeks! Obviously a man who has never had a twin pregnancy, but then again, none of them have, have they!

Steph- I guess all docs really do have completely different protocol. I am surprised they are making me do the amnio, but I guess it's just for malpractice purposes.

Well Ladies, tomorrow is the full moon. Don't you all go having babies without telling anyone! Keep us updated, and I'll write soon!

Love,
Mindy

ALMOST FORGOT- To all of you...the very happiest of Mother's Days. To the first time mommies-your life will never be the same again, and it is the most worthwhile thing in the whole world. To the oldtimers-you know what I mean! You can never have too many paper plate letter holders with handprints on them! HAPPY HAPPY MOMMY DAY!

qbanmom5

05-12-2006, 07:18 PM

New belly shot but I can't seem to edit my sig since the other picture keeps coming up. What am I doing wrong? I am going to manually put it in.
Ters
<a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://lilypie.com/pic/060330/9jCJ.jpg" alt="Lilypie Expecting a baby Pic" width="100" height="80" border="0" /><img src="http://bd.lilypie.com/9xN5m7.png" alt="Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker" border="0" width="400" height="80" /></a>

qbanmom5

05-12-2006, 07:24 PM

That was interesting. Lets try this again......

qbanmom5

05-12-2006, 07:28 PM

mindy: What a $%$#$%!!! Sounds like my old dr. Glad there is an end for you in sight!

BTW girls, how much swelling is too much swelling. I hadn't had any and now I have cankles. Not to mention my feet look like Shreks! I am starting to worry cause everyone at the shower kept telling me how surprised they were that I was not swollen at all and in a matter of days I am retaining sooo much fluid. How do you know when to call the dr?

Figured out the signature. Raquel cut off my head but what can you expect, she is 6!

Ters

AndreaR

05-12-2006, 09:11 PM

Ters - I'm sorry, but I had to laugh at the Shrek comment, but only because I FEEL THE EXACT SAME WAY! I am swelling more and more every day, but my doctors keep telling me that it is okay as long as my BP is low and there is no protein in my urine. I'm supposed to keep drinking lots and lots of water, and stay away from salt, if possible. I haven't been that good about the salt. My mom told me that broccoli and grapes help her as a diuretic, but they don't seem to help me at all. Keeping my feet up helps, but it seems that as soon as I stand up, the swelling comes right back. I have anti-embollism stockings, which help with swelling and circulation, but I can't get peds on my feet, so how in the world am I going to get the knee-high, skin-tight stockings on?? Also, you look great! I love the new pic, but I was sorry to see your cast. :( And thanks for the PM.

Mindy - sorry about your ordeal in the hospital. I guess it's good that you didn't have the babies yet, since you don't like the weekend staff. Good luck on Sunday night :) Hopefully your own "induction" will work, and you won't have to have the amnio.

Daniele'sTwins

05-13-2006, 05:59 AM

Well, hello ladies and Jason...I am still here cooking up a storm!

I finally got to read(skim) a bunch of the posts. I miss everyone a lot but it is too much work to get on the computer lately. So now that I am up and trying to sit up a little more to get these babies ready I decided to post.

Lisa...I am so proud of your big babies! BUT i am soooooo glad to here about the spot around ethan's heart! That is the best news ever!

Sherry...Nice Pic! By the way I am happy to here you and DH have decided on names! I know I felt so much better when that was done too! The names have great meaning and are very nice.

Georgina/Rae...WAHOO! A VERY BIG, WELL DESERVED CONGRATULATIONS! Those girls are beautiful AND i LOVE the names you chose.

Jill...Congrats on TJ coming home! I am cotinuing my prayers for you and your family.

Ters...I am so thankful you are okay since the accident. I can't believe that you found a doc during all that! Strage things happen when it is meant to be!

Stacey...I am also wondering about when to want the babies to come...lol. MY DH is going crazy! He wants them out yesterday! He wanted me to go on 34 weeks because the doc said that he wouldn't stop my labor then so he is getting really impatient! I want them out sooo bad too because I want to see them and kiss them and watch them breath and eat BUT then I know that every day is better that they are in me. I am so confused as to what to pray for...lol

Missy...My doc says 39 wks too!!! Isn't that crazy! I was having contractions at 32wks and they gave me trebutaline and now that I am off of it I am not contracting but 39 weeks!!! that is way too long. I thought I read somewhere that keeping twins after 38 weeks could be dangerous.

AndreaR...congrats on finishing the girls room.

Mindy...WHAT A JERK IN THE ER!!!! Oh my God that would have sent me over the edge. I had a mean doc when I went in at 32 weeks with contractions (not as mean as yours) but she came in pissed saying this was NOT good that I was having these contractions at 32 weeks...WELL no kidding Meany!!! I was crying a lot too after she left.

Well, I guess it wasn't my mucus plug last weekend, I have no idea what it was. I had my last Multiples class at the hospital on Thursday night. I LOVED going to that class. The nurse was so amazing at making me feel more comfortable about everything.

I am going to add a bunch of new belly shots and nursery(finally) pics to my website now. I know Lisa had asked me a while back to see the nursery so check it out when you get a chance.

OH YEAH ...and I am no longer watching American Idol ...I am devastated!!!!!!

Daniele'sTwins

05-13-2006, 06:00 AM

http://www.babycrowd.com/jr/online/mallaritwins/

vthompson

05-13-2006, 06:44 AM

Daniele - I am so glad that you posted!! Your nursery is adorable! I love the reading corner and that changing table is really neat the way it pulls out. I have never seen anything like that. You look fantastic in your pictures! I am so jealous that your belly looks so cute. Mine is unfortunately full of stretch marks. Sometimes when I look at it, I want to cry!!

Ters - From what I have read, if swelling is accompanied by other symptoms like blurry vision or pain under your rib cage, it could be preeclampsia. Other then that, I do not know much. You look great in your belly shots!!!

Mindy - That doc was really mean! What a jerk! I am sorry he treated you like that. Hopefully he won't be there when you deliver.

Andrea - I am so glad that you posted, too! Do not worry us like that! :) I wish my doctor would tell me to have sex (lol). I know what you mean about how you are going to do it comfortably. Maybe Sherry has some ideas. She seems to be the sexiest mom on the board!! ;)

I know I forgot people, but I am really tired. I only had like 4 hours of sleep last night. I tried to fall back to sleep after DH left for work this morning (they have an Open House today so he had to be there) but I still couldn't. I decided to log on and post real quick.

The most fantastic news is that we got our cribs put together last night and everything is pretty much done!!! :clap: I will take some pictures this weekend and post them. I just love the nursery! I could sit in it forever!!

Also, I had a very emotional day yesterday...just kept crying over everything and getting overwhelmed about being a good mom. Well, DH came home and gave me my Mother's Day gift early, which I wasn't expecting any gift. He made me card from the twins and even wrote "MOM" on the envelope in kid's writing. He, well as he saids, the twins, bought me an Irish Calladagh ring. I have always wanted one. It was so sweet!!

Ok, enough blabbing from me. I really need to try and sleep. We have to go to my Goddaughter's 1st bday party today. I am excited to get out of the house!

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

05-13-2006, 07:37 AM

well, I just addded 15 new pics to my website not I am exhausted. I think I am going to sit in fromt of the TV and add some stuff to the baby books now.

Valerie...Thanks for your compliments, I feel the same way as you do about my belly a lot of time but it is filled with such good things!!! LOL

I also get sad and nervous about being a good mom, but we will be good moms because we actually CARE about being good moms, think about that. Because you are emotional about it you know it means that much to you. I doesn't to just anyone.

Congrats on getting the furniture all set!

AndreaR

05-13-2006, 09:16 AM

ugh - i just wrote a post and lost it. i'm here. too frustrated and uncomfortable to sit here any longer. check w/ y'all later. have a GREAT day!

AndreaR

Dad of twins

05-13-2006, 09:50 AM

Hello ladies!

Daniele: You are one sexy woman! Your DH is very lucky. You look so happy and you should be.

Ters: I llike your picture and I am glad that you and your DD are ok. You look sexy too!!

It seems like all of the Dr's have been mean. When we went to our appointment yesterday he was different. He consulted with some other Dr's and told us that he would do a C-section B/c of the chord being around one of their necks. He told us that after 36 weeks as long as she was in active labor. He told her to stop taking the turb on tuesday. She has been on it for nine weeks, for every 3-4 four hours! It can't be good for your body I don't care what they say. They recommended an amnio but the other Dr said it wouldn't be any good B/c you would only know if one of the babies lungs were developed(being in different sacs). Which does make scence.
Oh bye the way I know it is TMI but we had sex last night to see if it would put her into labor. No luck. Darn it we will just have to try again:D !
She told the Dr that her body can not take any more! He said he understood but it is best for the babies to stay in for as long as they can.

Well the wife is taking a power nap! I should get going. I hope everyone has a happy mother's day!! Watch out for the full moon! Take care

Jason

PaulaP

05-13-2006, 04:51 PM

Hey ladies! I haven't posted in quite a while, but I've been reading your posts and keeping up with all the activity and lack of activity with everyone.

Steph, Lisa, and Staci, I was glad to hear that ya'll have never had nsts or bpps. My doc told me that she normally doesn't do them until around 36 weeks or so. If I continue to hold on until next week, (wk 35), she wants to do the nst. She said nothing about the bpp, so I may never have one, I guess. Come to find out though, when I was in the hospital at 271/2 wks., I had several nsts, just didn't know. They just said we're monitoring the babies. I didn't realize that was another way of saying nst. Ya' learn something new every day.

I am having so much anxiety now about the health of my two little ones. I pray so hard that they are healthy and beautiful and everyone that we know is praying for them too. I even have times that I feel like all of this is a dream. My dh and I tried almost 4 years before we did IVF and this just seems so surreal. I still cry when I think about babies growing in my belly. I just love feeling them moving inside of me. A friend of mine was very upset when she recently had her second child. She said that she felt so empty. I'm afraid that I may react the same way, although I can hardly wait to see them and hear their little cries.

I also wanted to see if their weights seemed ok. So many of you seem to have larger babies and well, I just freak out over the smallest things. At our 33 wk. u/s baby A was about 4lbs 11oz and B was about 4lbs. 12oz. According to our u/s tech, there can be a 1 lb. margin of error. But do these sound too small??? Dr. tried to tell me that not everyone was built to have large babies, but I need a second opinion from ya'll (the true experts...haha).
Oh, do all of you have milk already? I've not done any squeezing, but I haven't seen anything either... just wondering. And... I've noticed that a lot of prego women get a dark line on their belly. Does everyone get the line at some point? Just curious, cause I don't have one. Sorry for all the questions, but I like hearing from ya'll. I forget to ask the dr. all this stuff too.

Valerie- I was finally ok'ed to sit up at home. I'm on a "furniture to furniture" regimen now. So I know how you feel about going out. My sis took me to the dr. yesterday. I got brave and we ate lunch at Chili's. It was wild to be out in public again. We celebrated my 34th week milestone!

Take care and God Bless Ladies!

-Paula

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AndreaR

05-13-2006, 08:15 PM

You may have already seen this, but I thought it was hilarious, so I just had to share:

Why God made Moms
BRILLIANT answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions!!

Why did God make mothers?

1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.

2. Mostly to clean the house.

3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.

How did God make mothers?

1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.

2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring

3. God made my Mom just the same like he made me. He Just used bigger
parts.

What ingredients are mothers made of?

1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice
in the world and one dab of mean.

2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use
string, I think.

Why did God give you Your mother & not some other mom?

1. We're related

2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like
me.

What kind of little girl was your mom?

1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.

2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty
bossy.

3. They say she used to be nice.

What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?

1. His last name.

2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get
drunk on beer?

3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES
to chores?

Why did your mom marry your dad?

1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my Mom eats a lot.

2. She got too old to do anything else with him.

3. My grandma says that Mom didn't have her thinking cap on.

Who's the boss at your house?

1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a
goof ball.

2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the
bed.

3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than
dad.

What's the difference between moms & dads?

1. Moms work at work and work at home & dads just go to work at
work.

2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.

3. Dads are taller & stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause
that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's.

4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.

What does your mom do in her spare time?

1. Mothers don't do spare time.

2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.

What would it take to make your mom perfect?

1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of
plastic surgery.

2. Diet. You know, her hair. I'd diet, maybe blue.

If you could change one thing about your Mom, what would it be?

1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get
rid of that.

2. I'd make my Mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who
did it and not me.

3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back
of her head.

Happy Mothers Day to all!

TMoT

05-13-2006, 09:40 PM

Ladies and Jason, BOY things are sure heating up around here!!!!! :yippee: I'm just getting over a very busy three days and I need to crash, but I still wanted to check our thread and quickly read all the posts to make sure everyone is still cooking....! (Read: "Yes, I am an addict and I can't call a day 'complete' without checking my due-date thread.")

Lots of great things I'd like to respond to in all your posts, but most of all, I want to say how wonderful you all are and how exceedingly remarkable of a thing you/we are all accomplishing here -- each and every day! You are all my inspiration and strength these days, and I really want to thank you for that! :'-) :grouphugg

Well, I said I wanted to make it quick, but I just can't avoid responding to your posts, so here I go!!! :crazy:

Ters, sorry about the epidural thing! I didn't catch that in your previous post (I think we posted at the same time...). :-( All I can manage to think of to say is "don't worry too much about it because the worry may actually be worse than the event itself, imho"... You've been there so many times before, I'm sure -- when these babies decide to come -- it's just going to be One, Two, Three and ZAM! They're there! I don't mean to make light of something you're obvously worried about, but I really think a lot of it is "mind over matter," AND, since it's your 4th/5th deliveries, it will probably go REALLY smoothly (and quickly!) and you'll be spared even the pain you've experienced before. Just please try not to focus on the issue and I'm SURE you'll do fine! I promise!!!!! And, btw, I think you look FABULOUS in your picture -- no matter what you say!! -- even with your broken wing and head chopped off!!! :throb:

Daniele, you look wonderful too! Your smile just beeeeeeams in each of your pictures, and your positivity is such a joy to see and read! :-) You're right about how wonderful these little things are that we're making in our bellies...! Aren't we so lucky??! ...About your "mucous plug": I still worry about that "popping" sound (it could definitely have been your water that is still being "plugged" by a head in there!). Are you sure you don't want to call and ask your ob about it?? *worried mom*

Andrea, Missy, hang in there! It'll all come together. It HAS to, right?!?! ;-) :throb:

Paula, don't worry about all those things -- including the babies' weight! You are doing a great job and those babies are just thriving! Keep your thoughts positive and everything will come out fine, I promise! *echo, echo* ...I don't have milk "leaking out" right now either! I just see it if I squeeze (yikes!) when I have pain in my nipples...!! (!?!) ;-) ..."Linea Negra" (the tummy line) only appears in SOME pg mommies. I've never gotten one -- but I find it fascinating!! ;-)

Valerie, what a sweet and beautiful Mother's Day present! You really deserved that and what excellent timing on dh's part! :'-) ...And btw, about positions (LOL!!): I recommend on all fours or on your back with your booty on the edge of an object strong enough to hold your weight (like a 17-ton construction crane)!!! :rotflmbo:

AndreaR, I'll pm you with the (silly) ball and sling pic. It sounds a lot worse than it is! ;-) ...Glad to hear you're still cooking, sweetie, and thanks for the Mommy's Day laugh! :-)

Steph, thanks for the other Mommy's Day laugh too! I can already see Max and Xan (my big dses) doing the same thing in a few years' time! lol

Mindy, so sorry about your awful ER visit! :-( Hopefully the home remedy will kick things into gear...!! And, btw, you're so RIGHT about the paper plate letter-holders! You said a mouthful about being a mom there! :'-)

Well, I'd really love to fill you all in on my busy three days (esp the twins b/f info!), but I gotta get to sleep...! (Besides, my "position recommendations" give you a clue about at least some/_one_ of my activities! ;-p) ...Thanks for the sweet wishes (Rachel, et al.!) and Happy Mother's Day to one and all from me too!!! Take good care of yourselves, Mommies!!
xox

Starry_Eyes

05-14-2006, 05:44 AM

Good morning ladies (and Jason) and a Happy Mother's Day to All. Just checking in and it is wonderful to hear everyone is still cooking and doing well. Sorry I haven't checked in for awhile, but I had an appointment for an NST on Thursday and they kept me until yesterday because the contractions started again. They keep telling me to hold on for 2 more weeks (I really don't think that is up to me, these little ones want to see what they are missing). Anyhow, they put me on Magnesium Sulfate for a day (I never ever ever want to see that stuff again) and upped my procardia to every 4 hours. Now I have to go for daily NSTs and am on bedrest with bathroom priveledges only (yeah right, with 3 kids in the house???? LOL)

Well, just wanted to check in and tell everyone HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK LADIES!!!!

newmomx2

05-14-2006, 09:21 AM

Morning Ladies

Andrea - So glad to hear you are still cooking with me ! I have another doc appt. Monday and U/S & BPP on Wed - hoping to get updated weights although could be scary at this point to know !

Not sure who asked but yes I am still working 40 hrs per week from home - the power of a laptop, wireless modem, & a speaker phone - I plan to work till they decide to come or I get induced...Sadly one of my best workers resigned on Friday (and another I am getting ready to fire) - all very bad timing for my boss - I am trying to retain the employee who wants to resign but throwing more money her way is not helping...

Paula - at 33 weeks my boys were 4lbs 15oz & 4lbs 9oz - so yours sound perfect ! Keep in mind when everyone is posing weights they are doing some from different weeks and at this point they are gaining 1/4 to 1/2 ounce each per week... I will post my new weights on Wed at 37 weeks and you can see what is ahead for you :) Also I have the linea negra (I spelled it wrong..) but it actually goes from my boobs to my pelvis - WEIRD although the part below my belly button is masked by a thousand stretch marks...speaking of which they will be up to my boobs at they rate things are going YIKES FYI I also tried for 3 + years and eventually IVF is what worked for us as well - 2 embryos implanted and both took !! Good luck and you will be fine...I myself am getting ready to issue eviction notices - !

Mindy - that doctor was a real $%&^*( MEN they just don't get it

I know today is Mother's Day but my DH said I don't get anything and he didn't even wish me a happy mother's day - he said I am not a mother yet - HELLO I have your children in here and I am ready to explode what the Heck have I been doing for the last 37 weeks...Oh well I think he is still in denial. My mom/dad and brother's family came yesterday for a picnic and my mom gave me a card it was very sweet - we had a great time - my nephew who is 3 1/2 looked at me and said - "boy your belly is big" then later he went to give me a hup and said " that is too big for me to hug"! It was pretty funny

Okay enough posting for now - enjoy your day ladies.

swineland

05-14-2006, 10:29 AM

Ok guys...need your advice....

Yesterday, I started getting contractions early in the afternoon and they got more intense and more frequent during the evening. I did nothing last night but lay on my side and drink lots of water. These contractions aren't painful, and I'm assuming they are BH. Also, a dull backache and what APPEARS to be leaking urine from when Evan kicks so low. DH keeps asking if I'm sure my water isn't breaking and that's what the wetness is, but I don't think that's the case. When i wipe (TMI) there IS a discharge, but it's not too watery, a little thicker, like pre-ovulation discharge. Could that still be amniotic fluid? I know it's not my mucous plug (or at least not the big part), there is no blood or anything. In addition, I started some light menstrual type cramping, but it's since gone away. I slept pretty good last night and now today it's all started again. I just REALLY want to avoid spending all day in L&D (which I've never done before...never had any reason to go the hospital) only to be told I'm long and closed and drink more water. What do you gals think I should do????

I called my OB's office and they say on the answering machine to go directly to the hospital you plan to deliver at if you feel contractions, cramping, vag. bleeding or water breaking. But I don't think these are REAL contractions...there is no pain at all.....just the tightening, hard as a rock uterus and then it goes away. But they are pretty frequent.

Help!
Steph

twinsmakethree

05-14-2006, 12:11 PM

steph go straight to L and D. I know you dont want to be in there all day but if it is the fact your water is breaking you dont want to feel guilty later on. I know my peri told me if i have any of those symptoms to go to the er as well. As far as the contractions not being painful with my DD I was having contractions and did not know it until my water broke everyone thought i wasnt really in labor. So go and let us know how everything is we'll be waiting for your update

andrea

Jillmami

05-14-2006, 12:50 PM

Steph,

I say to go to L&D as well. Your mucous plug can come out over days with small amounts as you said that you had this am. This is not a thing to take too lightly. I had 90-some the day before they became painful. You want to avoid serious contraction pain and dialating if you can. Better safe than sorry.

swineland

05-14-2006, 01:38 PM

Hey Andrea and Jill...
Thanks for the responses....I really appreciate it. So far, I have decided not to go and to try some "home methods" first. You know, all those things that Sherry is always talking about like drinking more water and laying down. It seems that when I do this, the contractions DO lessen. So for now I am going to continue doing just that and if anything changes I'll re-evaluate.

I think earlier I was just sorta freaking out a little and especially b/c when the one baby kicks/moves, it just sends shockwaves through my whole "area" down there. I took a nap and am downing the water......so, we'll see.

Thanks so much, though...I wanted to check back in so no one would worry.

Steph

vthompson

05-14-2006, 03:15 PM

:throb: Happy Mother's Day Everyone!! :throb:

I just wanted to do a quick check in for today. I hope everyone is having a nice mother's day. We all deserve it.

Paula - I am also not getting any leaking, if that makes you feel any better. As for weights, they sound on target to me based on what I have read. I posted this site before, it may be helpful to you. http://www.twinstuff.com/twinweights.htm

Steph - I also agree that you may want to go to L&D or at least call and get some advice.

Ok, well I know I am being lazy, but I am too tired to reply to everyone. Sorry!!

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

05-14-2006, 05:23 PM

HI Everyone...

First I wanted to tell Steph that I would also go to the hospital. I know I HATE to go there myself and wait just to come back home but I have also heard that most people never break their water so dont wait for it AND i was a coach in L&D for a friend who took too long getting to the hospital and had to deliver her dd with no epidural. Just a thought.

Sherry...I have seen my doc since i "felt" a pop. I am sorry if I said "heard" a pop down there. I guess it was nothing. I am also seeing my doctor again on Tuesday and another BPP on Wednesday and another level 2 on Thursday.

Paula...I felt like when I was reading your post I was reading just what I felt. I never had IVF but I definately worry all of the time about the health of my little guys!!! I think I worry more now that they are bigger then I even did in the beginning! As for the babies size yours are bigger than mine were at 33 weeks so i say we shouldn't worry about that. OH yeah, and I have no milk leaking either. When I went to the class on twins Thursday night the nurse said, "If your boobs have gotten bigger, or if you have gone up a bra size then you are making milk!"

Jason...thanks for calling me sexy...I needed to hear that! I don't feel too sexy but it is so nice to hear!

I don't feel so good today. It has rained all last weeka nd it will rain all this week too. I am getting a sore throat and ear ache so I guess it is good that these babies aren't here being exposed to my germs. Or are they because they are part of my body right now?

swineland

05-14-2006, 07:56 PM

Hey kids....

Well, DH and I just got back from L&D. Long story short, everything is fine! (Which I had a sneaking suspicion it would be). I was given the NST and BPP on the boys, both got an 8/8 and passed with flying colors. I am not leaking any amniotic fluid and after checking me the nurse said I was between a "fingertip" and 1cm dilated. Of course, to have the BPP we had to go down and get an ultrasound on the boys which revealed that they are now BOTH breech. So, now I'm REALLY getting used to the idea of a c-section when the time comes. Tomorrow I have a regular OB appt. and will find out as much as I can about what he plans on doing with me, and when.

Anyway, just wanted to let you all know that I am safe and sound. Thanks for all your input and advice.....I truly refer to it and my DH was saying "the girls on your board say you should go....shouldn't we go?" It was cute. I finally decided at around 4pm to page the CNM and she suggested we come in. Everyone was very nice and I didn't feel foolish at all for being there with "phantom" symptoms.

Well, I hope you all have a terrific night and have had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Steph

Jillmami

05-14-2006, 11:31 PM

Steph,

Glad everything turned out ok. My experience is that they nurses with L&D are used to women coming in for various reasons and that's what they recommend. Now, if you were in every day for a few weeks with different issues, that could be a problem. ;)

Keep doing what you are doing as it seems to be effective!

Good luck!

AndreaR

05-14-2006, 11:56 PM

Hi everyone - Reflux keeping me up again.

Steph - I'm very glad to know that you went to L&D. Better safe than sorry. It's a bummer that the babies are breech, but that could change. I know people keep telling us that they're running out of room, but lately I feel like my babies are moving more than ever. It's also nice to hear that you had a good experience with L&D.

Daniele - you pose an interesting question on whether it's safer for your babies to be inside you if you have an infection. I think for something like a sore throat, it must be better for them to be in rather than out. But I don't know for sure. Just a guess.

Missy - sorry about your troubles with work. That must be stressful. If your DH doesn't think you are a mother yet.............. well, I just don't know! He'll come around very quickly once the babies are born. You are a great mother, cooking those babies for 36+ weeks already, PLUS working full time.

StarryEyes - It sounds like your babies might be here soon. It's going to be very hard to be on such restricted bedrest, especially with the other kids, but please take it easy. We are here for you! You can do it!

Paula - I had IVF, too and I feel the exact same way as you, worried that everything will be okay. But rest assured that you have come so far, and you're getting great care. Your babies will be perfect! Their weight sounds good, too. Listen to and trust your doctor. I have linea negra, but it's very light.

I had a very nice mother's day. My dog brought me a card signed by him and the twins. He loves to deliver cards. I think it is the cutest thing. We are having terrible weather here, so much rain and it's not going to stop until Wednesday or Thursday. DH had to wet-vac the basement four times, and we usually do not get any water in our basement. I felt so bad that I could do nothing to help.

I am really worried about my dog and the arrival of the girls. We have had lots of extra activity around here, most of it baby related (deliveries, installation of stuff for the nursery, people coming to visit and see the nursery), and he goes crazy every time someone comes over. He used to be pretty bad, but now he's horrible. He barks and barks and barks, because he's not getting enough attention. I don't worry so much about the long term, when it's just us in the house (and I really don't worry about him and the babies), but I think, in the beginning, when we have even more visitors coming to see the babies (and not him), he's going to be even worse!! Most people are very nice and they try to pat him and say hi to him, but it's never enough - he never settles down. He is a big dog with a loud bark, and it makes my blood pressure go up every time. I don't know if anyone has any advice....

Well, I'm going to try to go back to sleep. I just had a bowl of cereal, which usually helps, but for some reason tonight it doesn't seem to be working.

We started counting days until the girls arrive.......today was 18! YIKES! 18 DAYS!

AndreaR

AndreaR

05-15-2006, 12:00 AM

Jill - I just checked out the 9 week pics of TJ and Noah. They look GREAT! Soooo nice to see the chubby cheeks! They are incredibly gorgeous babies. I love the pictures of them sleeping together - precious.

TMoT

05-15-2006, 02:12 AM

Hi, All! Glad to see things are pretty calm....? Or is that as in "before the storm"?!?! I guess we'll have to wait to see if the full moon gave us Mommies on Mother's Day, or not, but in the meantime....

Steph, I'm SO GLAD you went to L&D! I'm also very touched that you laid down and drank water "in my honor," but all those symptoms together (and how can you know if they're "phantom" -- especially at this stage?!? ;-)) sure added up to a lot of convincing material. Jill was right about how helpful and understanding L&D nurses are. They have to be working anyway, and I'm sure -- especially with "leaking" and risk of infection if your waters break -- they would much rather that you and the babies be "safe" than "sorry." So sweet what your dh said about the girls on the thread too... He was right! :'-) Well, keep on brewing! You are getting so close!!!!! :-D

Infection question: I think it's definitely better, in MOST cases, that the babies are -inside- you if you're sick, etc., unless it's life-threatening, of course! A sinus infection or cold-related stuff completely bypasses the babies while they're still inside you. Their placenta, apparently, is so mature and strong at this point (until the very end of pg when it starts to degrade), that they are pretty much insulated from getting germs etc. from Mommy. They are also protected by our immune systems, which carries over into breastfeeding, and is one of the most important reasons to b/f: babies are born with undeveloped immune systems and they only get immunity from Mommy's breast milk, their greatest source of "protection" from the elements!!! :-D

Well, my dh biffed Mother's Day too!!! :'-((( I was already sad that the boys were at their father's for the whole day, but dh didn't even wish me a happy day, buy me flowers or chocolates or ANYTHING!!! And, all this, while (at _my_ suggestion!) he was running around looking for something for his own mother!!!!!!! :cry: :mad: I was hurt and angered beyond repair!! ESPECIALLY since he HAS bought me flowers (on behalf of the boys) on every other Mother's Day since he and I have been together!!! I had the same reaction as you, Missy, like "what the @#$% am I doing here all these weeks with these little ones then?!?" And I had even said something about it the day before, when he jokingly (I THOUGHT!) replied "but that doesn't count yet" (!!) -- JUST LIKE YOUR DH!!! (?!?!) ...When I told him I was mad at him about it (couldn't hide the feeling ultimately), he felt TERRIBLE. He even cried and reprimanded himself -- then tried to make up for it for the rest of the day. Poor thing. But he deserved to feel guilty. I was dumb-founded -- truly! :-( Just like you, I can only chalk it up to a sense of serious denial, so I guess I have to forgive him. :-( Well, if he was in denial before, he is REALLY walking on egg-shells now and had a serious coming-to yesterday...!!!!! Ugh.

Other than that, I have been keeping REALLY BUSY these last several days! DS had his first school play on Saturday (as, The Hero(!)/"Lumberjack" in Little Red Riding Hood :-D), and afterwards, dh and I took in a parade, dinner on a terrace and evening with friends. :-)) We also went out to dinner (!) on Friday and to a friend's bday gathering on Thursday...!!! Most amazing of all the activity -- but, believe me, I've been as calm and collected doing all these things as I can!! -- was that I got SO MANY sweet compliments from people about my condition ("you look really beautiful" = TWO TIMES!! :'-)), and strangers have been SO NICE to me, I really feel like I am going to have to keep milking this now as long as I can!!!!!!! ;-)) LOL

Much less glamorous, but just as important to me is that I've been consistently checking things off my "nesting list" in the meantime, too!!!!! Let's see... I've plastered, painted, repainted and RE-painted all the wall damage (=a LOT!) from our recent and previous moves (but the color still doesn't match *grmbl* so I am NOT even finished!). I have gone through, sorted, MARKED, washed and put away all the clothes people have "lent" us for the babies, as well as stuff we have bought (and I've found that we just don't have enough room/capacity for everything, which means more furniture to add to the LAST -- I promise! -- IKEA trip list!!!!). ...I sent out a MASS MAILING with all the details of our Baby Registry (since I'm not having a shower, as you all know) and PayPal account for the babies (so friends/family from overseas can help "contribute" to the "twins fund" easily too!), etc. ...I started my official "hospital bag" list but haven't really started checking things off or packing!! LOL ...Also got a list of Announcement Mailing Addresses going (and please let me know if any of you would like to get a "snail mail" card from us in Belgium too! I'd LOVE to send them!!! Just PM me with your address...!!!) ...I sewed up the entire big pile of "mending" items I had sitting next to my sewing machine for weeks! ...AND, I did ALL the rest of the laundry -- right down to the very bottom of the baskets! -- and you know how great an accomplishment that is!!!!!!! ....Dh constantly gets mad at me for "overdoing" it -- but this is all stuff -- on top of our everyday messes -- which, as I keep reminding him, won't get done "by itself" and for which time is running out to get done! So.....!!!!! *Whew!*

And last, but not least, I went to a very informative b/f consultation at my hospital on Friday, which I already posted about on the July thread, so I thought I'd just copy/paste that post here so you ladies can hear about it too...!!!(?!) Here goes...

About the b/f consultation: Not a lot of stuff no one's heard before, I'm afraid, and yet still some very interesting/insightful news... First thing: We should consider that we'll have to be feeding the twins every hour or two for the first 24-48 hours after they arrive (!!!), so the midwife said we should not plan to have visits, etc. until at least the second day -- so Mommy, Daddy and Babies have a chance to acclimate and really give b/f the time to "settle in" without outside pressure. She said, if possible, it's best if dh can stay with you for the first 24 hours, too, so you have that extra set of arms around to hold/burp/swap babies and rest (although they also have two nurses on staff to help with b/f all the time!)... They also leave the babies on Mommy's tummy for two hours after the birth (as long as it's not c-section and no other complications), so Babies can root up to the boobies to try to nurse...!!! She said they will even crawl up there themselves to get the milk ("they need about 90 minutes to do that") and this really stimulates the nursing reflex!!! And, in the event that there are "limitations" on b/f (babies are too small, too weak or nursing reflex isn't fully developed), they will ask Mom to express colostrum and feed it to baby _by SPOON_!! (=To avoid "nipple confusion," NO BOTTLES -- EVER! Pacifiers are also banned!!) Likewise, when your milk comes in (with moms who have nursed previously, she said it tends to do so quickly), they will give it to babies in a CUP, and the Babies lap up the milk like kittens!!! She even showed me a picture! Amazing, isn't it?!?!? ...After the 2nd/3rd day, the mid-wife also warned that the babies tend to sleep during the day and want to nurse all night, so we have to be physically prepared for that (?!!)... Then, of course, she said you can tandem nurse, or nurse one baby at a time, but she recommended the former because once your milk lets-down for one baby, you might as well take advantage by having the other baby on the other boob just to make things easier (?) for all of you...! To make tandem/simultaneous nursing easier, don't forget your banana pillow!!!!! ;-)

That was it as far as pointers I can share with everyone. Still think a lot of it was pretty interesting -- even for me, a hard-core b/f Mommy!!! Otherwise, I have to admit that I was really impressed/surprised by how supportive and well-equipped my hospital staff is (apparently) for b/f. The midwife even mentioned they have an ongoing "initiative" to promote b/f there (=no more campaigning for formula or bottle-feeding), and they do all they can to increase awareness for b/f and support mommies (even Mothers of Twins, of course!) to b/f. I REALLY didn't expect this from such a big hospital, but I am so excited and relieved, I can't believe it!!! ...She also gave me the name of a midwife who delivered her own baby at home recently, and who she said can come to me after our babies are born to "help" at home (fully reimbursed by my insurance)!!! This woman has had _17_ children of her own (!!), and has gobs of experience with very little and older children too, so I am excited to talk to/meet her. I hope it will work out!

*sigh* Well, that was a lot of verbage from the Queen of Blabbing, so I guess I'll close here... Just quickly though:

Starry_Eyes: Good luck with the bedrest! In my own case, i realized it was more difficult for ME to get used to the idea of staying in bed than for the rest of the family...! Hmmm. Lots of slack for dh (and others?) to pick up now too, so I hope you have a good support network! As AndreaR said, though, we are also here for you! Hang in there!

AndreaR, sorry about your doggy question...! I can only compare it with my first and second dses. DS#1 was 21 months when DS#2 was born, and it was pretty hairy for the first couple of months -- till DS#1 realized that DS#2 "wasn't going anywhere," then the "tension" calmed down by magnitudes. I took comfort in the idea that LOTS of people "go through this," so I must turn out okay. And, luckily, it DID! I have a feeling it'll be the same way with your Pooch! Till then, I guess all you can do is give him as much attention now as you can, and hope for the best. It's a learning process for ALL the family, after all!!!

Daniele, thanks for reassuring me (and saving a few more gray hairs! ;-)) about your water...! Whew. Keep hanging in there then! You're doing fantastic!!!!! :-D

...Excited to hear about any (other) Big Events over the weekend, and otherwise, to know that the rest of you are still brooding and brooding... Cluck, cluck, cluck!! :throb: :-) xox

LucasMom

05-15-2006, 06:38 AM

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a decent mothers day. I have not caught up on all the posts, so forgive me, but I will try later. Today at two, we have our amnio, which I was told by the nurses that we should have results back in 6-8 hours. If all goes well with the amnio, I am getting induced on Wednesday!! I am nervous about the amnio (pain, danger to babies, etc.) but will report back to you all later on it. Doc says sometimes this late in the game, amnio induces labor itself, so I will b L and D for 2 hours after the amnio to check for contractions and monitor the babies. If you don't hear from me later, I was either in too much pain, OR we are having babies!! Still doesn't feel real!

PS-Yesterday, My parents and grandparents came over with brunch for Mothers Day, and my Dad asked me if I could wait until Thursday for the induction, because he has a baseball game to play in on Wednesday night!!:rotflmbo: Guess what my answer was.

Steph- I am glad you were ok! I hate the wasted visits to the hospital, but better safe than sorry!

Danielle-Things have gone downhill kinda fast in the feeling well department for me. I think it's just alot of stress on our bodies at this point. Everything seems to hurt!

Well, I write more later. I guess I really should pack my hospital bag huh?

Love,

Mindy

Tiny Blessings

05-15-2006, 09:06 AM

Hi ladies....sorry for being MIA for so long. I have had a few adventurous days the last week or so and haven't been able to post an update. Last Thursday afternoon I felt awful...chilled on a hot afternoon, exhuasted, etc and spiked a fever and had frequent contractions that would not cease. So DH dragged me off to L&D and they admitted me due to the fever and the contractions being 3 minutes apart by that time. I was so sad to have to stay in the hospital. I was there for a few days where they wound the IV fluids to me and controlled the fever and could find no reason for the fever despite numerous cultures and tests. I finally got home and the next day I woke up with an ear infection (assuminly the cause of this mystery fever) so ended up in the hospital to see my OB again for comfirmation and a RX. Again went home and happily started my meds.

The next morning, I awoke at 5:15AM with wet panties..exactly the way my water broke with my son... and sprang from the bed...had some slight gushing as I headed for the shower while telling DH to call the hospital as I thought my water had broken. Since my hospital won't deliver babies at this gestational week, they advised me to head right to another hospital as they were just going to transport me anyway. So we drove there and I was admitted to their L&D wing, again with some contractions but not very regular. It was a puzzle as to whether or not my water broke...two tests came back positive and one was negative for the presence of aniotic fluid and I had had no more leaking since the shower. They kept me there to see if labor would begin on it's own. I hated being so far from home and not knowing if these babies were coming or not as it was too soon. Essentially, nothing has happened since then. I spent a few more days there and labor did not commence. The Peri did a double anmiocentisis (that was quite an experience!) and injected a dye into both sacs and then they watched for another 24 hours to see if any of the dye leaked out. It didn't, so the doc said I may have had a small tear towards the top that sealed itself. I had never heard of such a thing! So, gratefully, they sent me home again with strict orders to do nothing, not to lift my son, etc. They said I tend to contract alot and pretty fiercly and are concerned that it could quickly progress to the point of jumpstarting labor too soon. I was so glad to be going home I would have agreed to just about anything! I have to go back tomorrow for a follow up and another Level II (which they did every morning that I was there, which was the only highpoint of the hospital stay to get to see they boys each day!).

I tried to get caught up on everyone's posts....we are really getting close, ladies! Sorry for the lack of personal responses this time around. Hang in there ladies...as my doctors kept saying....Every Day we give them inside of us is a blessing and just increases their odds of a more successful entry and beginning in this world!

Happy Belated Mother's Day to everyone...you ARE ALREADY mothers despite what the male brain may choose to believe!

Tina

mommyof4at26

05-15-2006, 10:18 AM

well my mucus plug came out this morning so i have a level 2 at1pm and a ob at 32o pm i wil let you know this evening:spitwater :throb: :throb:

qbanmom5

05-15-2006, 10:36 AM

Hi everyone!!

Can anyone tell me what that green circle by my ID is?

Just checking in and doing fine. Tina and Steph sounds like some pretty close calls! The time is near for all of us.

Sherry: Thanks for the b/f information. I am really gung ho about it and I hope I don't give up! Give your DH a big thud on the head for me. They have no idea what we are going through right now.

My mom and sis came over yesterday. DH did all the cooking and cleaning up but despite that I still felt exhausted. My hands and feet (esp. feet and ankles are sooo huge) I am starting to worry! I barely moved yesterday and I am still all swollen. Last night I started having contractions which then became a stomacheache which then had me puking my lungs out over the toilet. I feel a bit dehydrated but I am afraid to drink more because my ankles may explode!

Jason: Thanks for the compliments. We really need to hear those these days!

Anyway, I will check back in later. I am almost at 34 weeks! That is good, no? When can I be sure of no NICU time? (relatively sure). Oh and the full moon wasn't totally ineffective. My cousins wife had her baby boy Saturday night and he was 3 weeks early but perfectly healthy. '

Ta-ta, Ters

vthompson

05-15-2006, 02:03 PM

Hello Everyone! Seems as though there is a lot of exciting visits to L&D recently. I am glad that everyone is still cooking though! As someone said, everyday we can keep the babies in, the better for them.

Today I had a level II. I had to wait 2 hours to get in! That was miserable. However, everyone looks good. Their weights are 5lbs 5oz and 5lbs 6oz. I am happy with that! The doctor was at a meeting so I just saw the tech. I will see my ob on Thursday so I hope she has the report from the peri by then. However, the tech said everything looked really good.

For those of you whose DHs tried to say that you are not a mother yet...I think we should come and help you smack them upside the head! Of course we are ALL mothers on here, even if we do not have children outside of the womb yet! Do not let anyone else make you feel differently!

Ters - From everything I read and what my doc said, 34 weeks is a great milestone. If they were born at this point, there would probably be no long term effects. However, I am not sure about the NICU time.

Rachel - Keep us posted! Babies could be here soon!

Tina - I am so glad that you posted. It sounds like you have had some very exciting thing happening! Hang in there and keep us updated. I am glad that everyone is still cooking.

Lisa - I am sorry you are feeling so emotional and crappy lately! All I can say is you are so close. Try to hang in there and keep resting. We are here for you.

Mindy - Very anxious to hear how the amnio goes and how it felt! Keep us posted!! I think you may be next.

Sherry - Thanks for all the b/f info! I think you are going to be my source of info after the babies come!

AndreaR - I also have a dog who I think is going to be very jealous at first. The only thing I heard to do is to bring a blanket home from the hospital that the babies have laid with before you bring them home and let the dog sniff it. This is supposed to help.

Steph - I am so glad that you went! Better to be safe then sorry!

Jill - It was nice to hear from you. I am going to check out your recent pictures when I am done posting.

Daniele - It has been really rainy here in Cleveland, too. Very gloomy and chilly! I am not sure about the germs. It makes sense what others said about it being better for the babies to be inside you then outside when it comes to germs.

Ok, I hope I did not forget anyone! Talk to you soon.

Valerie

newmomx2

05-15-2006, 02:15 PM

Wow - busy day on the board - everyone is getting so close things are getting exciting.

Mindy - Good luck and keep us posted !

Tina - Wow you have been busy hope everyone stays in a bit longer...

Lisa / Sherry while I am saddened your husbands acted like mine it gives me some level of comfort to know mine is not the only a33hole out there :rotflmbo:

Lisa I too have been totally emotional - I started to cry at the Doctor's office today when I was told that I was not even dilated and only 50% effaced - I am not even inducable !! They confirmed unless things really change on there own that I will be hanging on till 39 weeks - another 2 1/2 weeks - I know this means the boys will do great but I am so emotionally done being pregnant - my DH can't seem to understand how hard this has become - I look and feel like a house or a sumo wrestler - I did an awful thing today I tried on a pair of my shorts and couldn't get them past my thighs - will my thighs lose weight after birth or am I doomed forever....

Oh well enough complaining just feeling really tired and pregnant - I know you can all relate.

Oh one more thing my brother in law told me I look like a house and he didn't think someone could get that big - I said thanks allot that really makes me feel better....

TMoT

05-15-2006, 02:50 PM

Too tired to post.... :-( Today, I hit the wall. All the excitement just getting to me, I'm sure...

Tina, glad you checked in and sorry about all the ins and outs at L&D! You must be exhausted and happy to just be home to _try_ to cocoon a bit...!

Ters, NOT DRINKING is what is CAUSING your swelling, silly girl!!!!! If you don't get enough water, your body struggles to hold onto what's in there, and it will swell up! If you drink lots, it passes through you and doesn't build up/swell in those awful places (hands, feet, etc.)... Just so you know -- and so you can do something about those Shrek feet! ;-) Btw, with the vomiting, etc., the situation is only made worse. Be careful, you! You might end up dehydrated and that's something we REALLY don't want! Also could mean you're revving up for labor!!! So, please, Please, PLEEEEASE drink your water!!!!! :spitwater :throb:

Rachel, as others have said, with the mucous plug gone, it could still be two days, or two _weeks_! I just hope all is in order and ready with those babies (and Mommy!) no matter what! Please keep us posted! xx

Val, great weights, if you ask me! That must be a great confidence-builder! Way to go, Mommy!!! As far as b/f goes, please feel free to ask away! I have had such a great experience with it (2x one year each!), I couldn't be more enthusiastic about sharing what I know! Just that you want to do it is already a HUGE step! :-D

Lisa, I think I'll inform dh about my future shopping spree too. Just to prepare him a bit for the sticker shock that's coming!!! :-p ...Sorry you're feeling so emotional, but I really think it's part of the roller-coaster these days. Please be sure to take some omega-3/eat some fish. I PROMISE it helps -- really!!!!!

...Had another birth class tonight with lots of video footage of women in labor and giving birth. It was really moving, and stirred up a lot of precious (and painful!) memories. All us Mommies are such troopers! I can't cease to be amazed!!!!!

Well, I'm very tired nonetheless. I might even just crash right now.

Take care, Ladies,

mommyof4at26

05-15-2006, 03:13 PM

so my ultra sound was really good baby a is 5lbs 11ounces and b is 5lbs 5 ounces,i lost my mucas plug this morning and had some contractions but nothing too big,i have another appt on thursday,hope everyone has a good day:spitwater :throb:

swineland

05-15-2006, 06:07 PM

Roll call... Steph check!

I just got back from swimming and am pretty sure Wednesday will be my last class...it's just getting too hard.

Anyway, today's appt. at the OB went very well. He checked me (ouch!!) and said that Baby A is very down low in my pelvis and there really isn't a good chance that he will switch out of his "frank breech" position. So, the surgery coordinator is going to call and schedule a section for me around 2 weeks from now. Probably the Weds-Thurs or Fri of Memorial Day week.....I'll be 37 1/2 weeks then and he said all is good. I do have one more level II scheduled with my peri next Thursday, so that will give us another chance to see if anything's changed with their positioning, which I doubt. Can't believe we're so close to the end now.....which is really just the beginning!

I'm glad everyone had a nice Mother's Day! For those of you who had a "DAH" and not a DH, I am sorry. Sometimes guys are just, well, guys. Men really are from another planet and I think they all too often get called back to the mother ship. Rest assured that ALL of us are mothers......whether our babies are in the womb or not. We understand it, but the DAH's don't. They are very methodical creatures and see things very black and white. They think "Mom=person who has a baby in her arms" not "Mom=person who has babies inside of her" Their brain capacity doesn't allow for that kind of thinking. It's a pity almost, really. ;)

Hope all you guys who are up in the Northeast are doing okay with the flooding I've been reading about. What a nightmare! Of course, down here, we've got alligators killing women left and right......

Mindy, looking forward to hearing how the amnio went today.....are you in there now having babies????

My aunt got us a gift recently from our registry that is really cool. It's called the DVD MagIQ, and it is an interactive dvd for babies 3-12 months and it comes with a stuffed animal that responds verbally and reacts in synch with the programming on the dvd. DH and I tried it out this weekend and we love how it works. It's supposed to really get the baby stimulated and educate/strengthen it's senses and comprehension of everyday things. Anyway, it's $50, kind of pricey for a dvd and stuffed animal, but it looks like it's going to be worth every penny. We love the Einstien videos too, but aren't really into plopping them down in front of the tv to just veg and stare at the screen...we like that this is interactive. Just some FYI. Here is a link to it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000B6MLZ0/104-2656583-9560706?v=glance

Well, I better go eat some dinner! DH is working until the wee hours of the morning tonight (he is an art director for Universal Studios and sometimes does these late-night photo shoots after the parks are closed to the public).
So, it'll just be me, the boys, the dog and the cats :)

Hope all is well, everyone....
Steph

LucasMom

05-15-2006, 06:13 PM

Hello Ladies-

Please excuse the short post, but I am exhausted and need to lay down. The amnio-honestly ladies, if it were prior to twin pregnancy, I may say it hurt like a &%$$*, but after the last few months, not much is phasing me anymore. I saw a peri for the first time today, (she did the test), and she said the boys looked great, both head down and active, very active. Both close to 7 lbs, as far as the measurements went, but said they may be a bit more than that because of difficulty measuring them with their positions. I was monitored after the amnio, and had a lot of contractions, but I am at home now, just a bit sore and tired. We will have results by tonight late or tomorrow am, and I am set (keep your fingers crossed) for Wednesday to have some babies!! YEAH BABIES!!!!!

Will post tomorrow!

Mindy

AndreaR

05-15-2006, 06:35 PM

Sherry - Thanks for the info on b/f. We are supposed to go to a class tomorrow night, but it's from 7:00pm - 9:30pm, in Boston (30 minute drive), and I just don't think I can make it! So I'm going to call some lactation consultants in the area and see if we can get a private lesson. I feel very strongly about breastfeeding the babies, but I know my body will shut down if I try to stay out that late. I don't know how you live that Belgian rock star life...

Valerie - Great weights! It sounds like you had a really good appointment. Are the babies head down? I know you are concerned about having a c-section. Thanks for the tip on bringing home something for the dog to sniff. I have heard of that, and we plan to do it. Like Sherry said, it's going to be a learning experience for everyone!

Ters - DRINK MORE WATER! if you are swollen, you need to drink more. It sounds insane, but it's what your body needs. I'm so sorry you were vomiting, too. That sounds so yucky for you. I hope you are feeling better. Take it easy! I have the same Shrek feet almost all the time. I try to drink a lot, but I'm sure I could drink more. Just make sure that you're getting your BP and protein tested regularly. My OB and Peri said that swelling is very, very common with twins, and that sympton alone is not dangerous. There is only concern if it's accompanied by high BP and/or protein in your urine. Regarding your NICU question - I'm not sure if there is a cutoff date. But I think if you make it to 37 weeks, and the babies are healthy, you should be okay. That is what my doctors say, anyway.

Missy - I know it feels like you can't make it one more day, but you can! YOU CAN DO IT! You have done really great so far. Those babies will come whenever they are ready. Sorry about your BIL's comment. Of course you have a big belly, you are growing two beautiful people inside of you! I know it's hard not to let those things get to you, though. Oh, and stop trying on clothes. Everything will be better once you have the babies. You will definitely get your legs back!

Rachel - It sounds like you are just about ready to go. And your weights are great! Hooray! I hope you are feeling okay. Please keep us posted.

Tina - sorry about your long stay at the hospital, but I'm glad to hear that you are still cooking and everything is okay. Thanks for posting.

Steph - You must be so excited to have a plan! Things are happening on this board! Pretty soon, we will be filled with birth announcements! And I totally agree with your analysis of men.

Mindy - Thanks for keeping us posted. I can't wait to hear from you regarding the amnio results!! Babies are on the way!!

Have a good night, all!

AndreaR

JacobsMom

05-15-2006, 06:40 PM

Hi Everybody,

Well we made it through the weekend, even with two baseball games, SEX :D Friday night and the full moon Saturday! But things sure have changed! The boys have shifted quite a bit and I am very uncomfortable. They have really dropped. I am still having some contractions, even when I'm eating and drinking lots of water. I am feeling a LOT of pressure on my tailbone and my crotch. My breathing has become really labored. The only time I am not in any discomfort is lying down in my nest of pillows. I have a sonogram scheduled for Thursday, as well as an appt. with my OB. I have this feeling that my Peri is going to send me straight to the hospital to check myself in for surgery after my sonogram. Hope my sister won't mind the boys coming on her birthday! I could be wrong, but the way I'm feeling, I almost hope I'm not!! Since Jacob will be with me at the sonogram, just in case, I have already lined up a friend to come to the hospital and sit with him during surgery, and take him home to spend the night and take him to school the next day. This evening I am getting his clothes laid out for the rest of the week, and will have his suitcase in the car next to mine on Thursday! Maybe like last Monday, it will prove to be insurance against it NOT happening!

I spent most of today at school finishing up my TV-Turnoff Week project. I had to print out the award certificates (103 of them) and sign them and sort them by class. That took pretty much all day. I decided to skip Cub Scouts tonight. We still have another full week this week though. He has his Baseball Team party tomorrow night, a recognition service at church on Wed. night, I'm meeting with the other 2nd grade room moms on Thursday morning to make scrapbooks for the teachers, Cub Scout graduation on Friday night, and the Cub Scout Picnic on Saturday. If we don't deliver Thursday, I plan to make all those except the picnic. Just not gonna get out in that heat!! My friend called me a walking miracle the other day. I have been truly blessed to still be so active at this late date, but I feel more like a walking "SPECTACLE!"

My mother's day was pretty nice. We went out to eat at Outback Steakhouse early on Sat. night to avoid the crowds. It was really good. Then Sunday we went to IHOP for Belgian Waffles. YUMMMMMM! Went by Babies R Us and bought my diaper bag for the boys, and we went to church that night. My hubby and son got me a Willow Tree figurine of a Woman holding a rose, called "Love", two cute cards, and a Hallmark gift certificate. I was really glad to get them, but the one thing I had asked for was for the three of us to go get maternity portraits made together. He said that it would be too expensive. Well, we can do them at JC Penney for $3.95 a sheet and I only want like 4-5 different pictures, just for me, not to share. They wouldn't cost any more than what he spent at Hallmark!!! GRRRRRR!! So I am NOT real happy right now. I may take Jacob after school tomorrow and do some with just him. It makes me soooo mad. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get these portraits and it means so much to me. I just don't understand why he doesn't get it!

Well my family is home and screaming at each other about where to sit to eat the dinner they just brought home. I guess I'll go eat.

Later, Stacey

vthompson

05-15-2006, 08:42 PM

Stacey - You are definitely a walking miracle! I cannot believe you are still up and moving around so much. I can't even imagine doing all of that. But, that is what makes you such a great mom already! Sorry you did not get your pictures. Hopefully you will get to take Jacob and get them done.

AndreaR - The babies were both head down, but Corey has moved and is not head up. Kayley is still head down but poor girl's head is buried in her brother's butt! I am pretty freaked out about the c section but I have decided to not think about it. Denial, I guess!

Mindy - I am so excited for you!! Those babies are great weights!! Make sure you post when you get your amnio results. Hopefully, the pain will go away soon.

Steph - That DVD looks really cool. I am going to check into that. It is so exciting that you are finally getting a date for delivery!!

Rachel - Make sure you are resting as much as you can. It sounds like the babies will be here before you know it!

Sherry - I meant to tell you that you have been one busy mommy! Make sure you are listening to your body. Sorry to preach, but I worry about you!

Missy - I cannot believe you have to hold on until 39 weeks! Well, you have come this far, so hang in there. At least there will probably be no chance that the babies will spend time in NICU.

Well, I just wanted to check in before I went to bed. Kind of pumped up because the Cavs won tonight so they are tied 2-2 with Detroit in the playoffs! Talk to everyone tomorrow!

Valerie

Jillmami

05-16-2006, 12:13 AM

Tonight is our first night at home with our daughter TJ. She is weighing in at a whopping 4.1 pounds! Noah is still in the hospital awaiting his testicle to drop and a hernia surgery on May 26. He will come home a few days after that. He is now 5.1 pounds.

My dh and I are so nervous with her at home! No monitors, no expert nurses... :woa: But, it is a big step in getting our family together.

Good luck to all of you still awaiting your little ones and hope all is well with those of you who have already delivered.

TMoT

05-16-2006, 06:44 AM

Jill, congratulations on TJ being home!!! :'-) You being nervous reminded me of those other times I went through the same thing -- jitters... some mistakes... then leading to confidence! :-) You all have been through so much already together though, it's seems almost like you'd be ready for anything at this point! You're just going to sail right through these early days "as a family," though, and the time will fly till little Noah is home too! I am so excited for all of you and just can't wait!!! :yippee:

Missy, I think you're going to do great (and those babies will probably come on their own before 39 weeks, ya know?!)!!!! I know it seems impossible, but try not to think about the time you need to wait -- or it just gets too @#$$ overwhelming!!! That's part of the reason why I keep letting dh "schedule things" for us to do -- as long as we can go by car and I can SIT (!!) -- so there are events I'm looking forward to doing to break up the monotony of just _waiting_ for these babies to come! Just like Stacey, then, if I don't feel up to it when the time comes, I'll cancel (and everyone will forgive me, I hope!), or dh can go alone/take someone else along...!!!

And, btw, I signed us up MONTHS and MONTHS ago for a 3-day "relationship" workshop with the Dalai Lama (!!) on 1-2-3 June!!! I'm so excited about doing this, but I just don't know how it's going to work out!!! LoL "Belgian Rock Star life" (AndreaR)!!! -- :rotflmbo:

Technically, I'm still much further behind in gestation than all the rest of you, too -- which, of course, is why I keep saying how much I admire and respect you all SO MUCH!!!!! :'-)

Talk about BUSY: Stacey gets the Mom-all-over-Town award in my book!!! And, btw Stacey, a friend of mine asked if she could take some pg pics of me (in +/- four weeks) and I thought of you... :-) I figured "+I+ may not be happy with the outcome, but other people probably probably will be, and I'll be happy that I did it anyway...! ...Also sorry that dh didn't organize the photo sitting for the three -- erm, FIVE of you! He must have been back at the mother-ship, as Steph so (painfully) CORRECTLY described it!!!!! ;-) ...I personally don't think you're going to make it till next week either (all the "insurance" aside)! ;-) Please make sure you somehow let us know what's going on on Thursday, if, If, IF....!! :-)

Mindy, I guess you'll be having those babies soon too! TOMORROW, then?!?!?!?!?!?!?!! :yippee: You were such a brave trooper with the amnio! :throb: I bet it was well worth it in the end then, eh?! Please keep us posted on the results and lots of love and luck!!! xox

Rachel, you're getting really WARM too, and the babies seem to be doing great! ...Boy this is getting exciting!!!!!!!

Valerie, I'm happy to report that I slept (on and off, of course!) for about NINE hours last night/this morning!!!!!!! I really needed the rest, but it knocks my "water-consumption pattern" (!) out of whack, so I start to swelllll. Wah. But I AM taking good care of myself, I promise -- and listening to my body when it wants rest. Thank you for worrying about me though; that is really sweet and touching! :'-) ...GO CAVS!!!!!!!

Steph, CONGRATS on the date being fixed, more or less, and on the super news about the babies! Girl, you're really going strong! And I'm so impressed by you keeping up the swimming class this far -- it must feel GREAT to get in the water and "take some gravity off"!!! Very close for you too now! VERY close!!!!! :-D

Well, I gotta go seriously address this swelling business so I don't get the Shrek Complex myself too! Ters, DRINK THAT WATER like AndreaR told you!!! ;-) xox

PS Ters, I think the green dot next to your name means you're logged in as that user... All the other dots I see are "gray" (yours too) besides my own (which, in my case, is also green!)!!

TMoT

05-16-2006, 07:01 AM

pps Steph: The spinningbabies.com site has some pretty dramatic (but not hurtful, of course!) ways to help get baby out of breech in the last moments, if you want to give it a shot. Go check it out!!!! ;-) xx

LucasMom

05-16-2006, 07:10 AM

Well, talk about being overwhelmed! Got the call about an hour ago, and we are cleared for takeoff!! Babies lungs are mature, and I am going in tomorrow at 6 am!! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!:yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

I guess I really should pack my bag now! I can't believe we are having babies tomorrow!

Seriously, to everyone on this board, you have been so helpful , so supportive and so great. I would not have made it without all of you! This place has been a lifesaver to me over the past 5 months, and I hope as we all begin the next phase of twin mommyhood, that our little thread here carries on to the next phase. I am proud to know all of you ( in the computer way that we do!!).

Lots to do today! I'll try to post later!

Hugs,

Mindy

mommyof4at26

05-16-2006, 08:37 AM

congrats to mindy hope to hear all about it. felisha sounds like you might be next:yippee: :yippee: :spitwater :clap:

JacobsMom

05-16-2006, 09:49 AM

:yippee: YEAH MINDY!!!! I wish you all the best tomorrow. Who knows our babies could be coming on the same day. If I don't have them today!!!! :eek:

I am praying :pray: my water doesn't break today. I am NOT ready for this. I am soooo busy, but at least I'm at home. I'm finalizing lists of what has to be done for Jacob for the rest of the week and next week. I have a load of laundry in now of last minute things I need for the hospital - nursing bras, pads, pjs, etc. There are so many loose ends that need to be wrapped up before these babies come, that only I can do. Plus, I REALLY want to get by Penney's today for those portraits, but I can't even stand up straight!!! Do you think I'm in DENIAL????? :rotflmbo: I just can't believe I've made it this far, and won't make it 9 more days to the end of school. I'd settle for this Saturday. Even Thursday would be better than today or tomorrow!! Can you tell I'm getting desperate here!!!!!!

Driving Jacob to school today was very difficult. Thankfully we left early for a change. I had to drive really slow so I didn't go over any big bumps too hard. The railroad track was fun to cross, NOT! We actually made it to school on time, which has been rare these last few weeks! LOL!

I'm really worried I could be in full blown labor just any minute. I have had 4 bm's already today. I feel like I'm going to throw up. My babies are moving constantly, and I'm pretty sure I'm having some minor contractions. I can't sit up straight, can't stand up straight, can't take a deep breath. It's funny how that hee-hee-hee breathing technique just kinda comes naturally when you are in discomfort! I think I am going to force myself to go lie down for a half hour or so.

At church on Sunday they presented bouquets of flowers to the oldest mom, and the mom with the most children. My friends said they should have presented some to me as the "most great with child" mom! LOL!

Well, I'm off to take care of some stuff. If I do end up going in today, I will try to post before I head off to L&D. You know you just have to have those priorities in order! LOL! I have written instructions taped to the computer for my hubby so he can get on here an post any updates when he gets a chance.

Ok here come the tears. :cry: I was wondering when they were gonna hit! I'm feeling completely overwhelmed right now. My friend Christy's dad died on Sunday and his visitation is tonight and funeral tomorrow. I really want to be able to be there for her, and now it's looking like I won't be able to. I wish there was somebody I could call to come help me today. Sometimes it reallly sucks being 400 miles from your family!

Well, enough whining. I really have to get to work on these lists I've been preparing. Why oh why do I have to be a master procrastinator?!?!?!?

Take care everybody!
Stacey

PaulaP

05-16-2006, 09:53 AM

Hey ladies! It's a hoot to see how many of us are getting close to having babies to hold! It makes me nervous but excited!

Valerie, thanks for the info about my boy's weights. It made me feel better about them.

Daniele, thanks for the reassurance about weights and milk production. My boobs have definitely grown and now they seem to be tingling more lately too, but no liquids leaking. It's amazing how different everyone's body is.

AndreaR, I know exactly how you feel about the dog issue. We actually had to send one of our dogs away when I came home from the hospital back in March. He was very protective and only liked three people (my mom, DH, and me). DH and I knew that he could not stay if I needed people coming in and out to help me while on bedrest. My other dog, a jack russell, is very energetic. She is very loving, but also needs a lot of attention. I think that my parents have kind of agreed to take her, at least for a while, when babies arrive. As for when she may come back to live with us, I just don't know. My parents are only a few houses down from us, so I know that I can see her anytime. I hope that your dog adjusts to all the excitement. I certainly can sympathize with you.

Take care ladies and keep cooking!

-Paula

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vthompson

05-16-2006, 10:18 AM

Stacey and Mindy - I am SO excited for the both of you!!! Please make sure you keep us posted when the bundles of joy arrive. :throb: :throb: :throb: And don't worry, Mindy, I am planning on keeping up with the forum after babies. I cannot give up my Internet friends! I have a feeling we may need each other's support more after the babies come!

Felisha - Those are fantastic weights!! And you are getting so close. Did I read your post correctly? Are you still working? I didn't realize. Do you have a last day picked yet? I give you so much credit!

Jill - CONGRATULATIONS on your homecoming!! I am so excited for you and your family!! :clap:

Sherry - I am very glad to hear that you rested, despite your rock star life :)

Well, I will check in later!

twinsmakethree

05-16-2006, 11:07 AM

hi everyone!
i am still here waiting and waiting. The good news is my pelvic pain has lessened some I read that it means the babies are nearing the cervix area so thats what I am hoping i have lowered some. I am doing more movement like walking and things like that i cant do it for a ong period of time because i get a heaviness downthere and it becomes very unconfortable. Im all packed and ready to go to kill time i watch videos on different aspects of childbirth and child care if any one is interesterested here is the link

http://ivillage.feedroom.com/ifr_main.jsp?nsid=a3b99bbc2:10b3de83c55:-196b&fr_story=ae5f4a5927c8a0d10ef4de6d825d7ffeb45e017a&st=1147797158631&mp=FLV&cpf=false&fr=051606_123256_3b99bbc2x10b3de83c55xw196a&rdm=835189.7620386533

I am having a good string of contractions but nothing that makes me think I will be going in soon. My BM's are more frequent but that is I believe from the position of the babies, who by the way are moving like crazy! My peri still believes I will be going in very soon, but I am not feeling that way especially since I am still 2 cmm dilated but I could be wrong, at least I hope so....

OK Ill try to do some responses:

Mindy congratulations on tomorrow i am very excited for you I hope all goes well and you are blessed with an easy labor and delivery. Please keep us posted!

Stacy- I had/am having th same symptoms. I know when I was at your stage is when I felt the worst especially the breathing and the pressure. I hope you can last a little longer but if not my thoughts and prayers are with you and the babies. If you do last longer know that the breathing gets better as they continue to make their way down near your cervix. I cant remember did you dilate yet? Be sure to keep us posted it sounds so surreal and exciting. I am happy for you and Mindy( and maybe a little jealous :crazy: )

Missy- hang in there the body is a bizarre thing it may seem like its not getting closer than the next day you start getting signs of labor!

VAl- I know you were excited when the cavs one, sorry to say although I am a Lebron james fan i am routing for the pistons!! Nevertheless, I am glad you are doing well

Steph- what a relief to have a date huh, I wish you the best

Ok I know I missed some people I will try to get back on to do more posting

Sherry and Ters know that i am thinking of you and I hope all is well :throb:

Oh and Jillmama congrats on TJ I know you and your husband will be just fine!!

Lisa did you post? Ill have to go back and see I hop all is well with you. I know we all are getting pretty close. I think all in all we did well thanks to the support we gve one another. i cant wait for u all to go in to our next phase together, wont that be fun :yippee:

JacobsMom

05-16-2006, 12:57 PM

I cant remember did you dilate yet? Be sure to keep us posted it sounds so surreal and exciting. I am happy for you and Mindy

As of my OB check-up last Thursday my cervix was still long and closed. But by body has gone through a lot of shifts and changes over the weekend. I'm just really wigging out for some reason. You'd think I'd never done this before! But then again, that was 8 1/2 years ago, and it was just ONE baby, and I didn't go into labor with him, we induced. So I guess this is all new to me!

I forced myself to eat some lunch and then lie down for about an hour. I'm feeling a little better now. Haven't had any contractions since then, so that's good. I am starting to get a cold though. My nose is all runny and coughing and sneezing is not a fun thing. I talked to my sister Maria while I was resting. She will be 47 on Thursday and she said she wouldn't mind sharing her birthday with the boys at all. Her youngest daughter Trisha (who was born my senior year of high school - Nov. 1984) is expecting her second baby in October. Bradly will be two in July. Trisha goes for her 20 week sonogram next Tuesday so we are really looking forward to that and hoping to find out whether she is having a boy or a girl. Jaime, who came in April to help me with my house, is Maria's oldest daughter, and the middle sister is Lisa who had carpal tunnel surgery a couple of weeks ago. I don't remember if I ever mentioned that or not.

I called the mom of one of Jacob's classmates who lives near us and she is going to drive Jacob home from school today, so I don't have to worry about having to pick him up today. That's a relief. I may go ahead and ask her to pick him up in the morning as well. It's usually the early morning when I feel the worst.

Well I need to go get clothes out of the dryer and put some others in. Then get a shower. I'm still hoping to get to JC Penney for those portraits and the Baseball Party at the Pizza place. I know I'm crazy, but I'm not gonna stop til my water breaks or they put me in the hospital! LOL!

-- Stacey

ARRRRRRGH! Well these babies are gonna have to wait until Thursday! I was just invited to a Marble Slab Ice Cream Sundae party at Jacob's school tomorrow for all the parent volunteers. Pregnant lady and decadent ice cream - no way I can miss that! LOL! I also just called Penney's Portrait Studio to see if they had an opening tonight and they don't. I booked an appointment for tomorrow at 5:00pm. Wish me luck. God willing I'll get there.

EBTwinz

05-16-2006, 01:55 PM

Forgot something.... I know some of you mentioned the PUPPS rash. What does it look like? Because I noticed a major increase in stretch marks this week under my belly button and they are really itchy. They are bright red and it looks like a rash, too. Is that PUPPS? If so, what do you do to relieve the itchiness? I have been taking Aveeno baths and using lotion but it still itches. It's so depressing to know that I have these stretch marks for the rest of my life. Also, will my skin be loose now, too? I think I am getting lipo. Maybe they can give me a little tummy tuck during the c-section!

~Lisa

AndreaR

05-16-2006, 03:25 PM

Hello everyone -

Mindy - YOU ARE HAVING BABIES TOMORROW! HOORAY!! Good luck with everything. Can't wait to hear from you. We will definitely be praying for you.

Stacey - I don't know how you do it, but you just keep on going. You're like the Energizer bunny! You are too funny that you must go to an ice cream party instead of delivering. I hope the babies cooperate.

Everyone else sounds like they are doing well, despite the major discomforts. It will just be a matter of time before we start getting birth announcement posts on a daily basis! Congrats to all on a job well done!

Jill - That is so wonderful that TJ is home with you. I can't imagine how anxious your first night must have been. Please continue to post when you can and let us know how she is doing.

Like many of you, my days are getting harder and harder. I feel sick all the time, don't want to eat, but feel like I need to eat. Can't get comfortable, can't sleep, etc. etc. Things around the house are crazy - things getting delivered, people coming to fix things, install things, etc. We are having major landscaping done (my DH's idea to get it done before the girls arrive), and it's like a three ring circus around here. Of course, Morgan (the dog) barks all day long. I just want to crawl into bed, but I can't because someone may knock on the door.

I'm also starting to worry about what I haven't done:
- haven't packed my bag
- haven't finished my shower thank you notes
- haven't purchased nursing bras
- haven't put together the car seats or the snap 'n go stroller
- haven't read the instructions on the pump

I could go on and on here. Please, someone tell me that it's all going to get done!

AndreaR

ps. it's still raining. it was supposed to stop today, but it's pouring right now. cellar is still wet. ugh.

JacobsMom

05-16-2006, 03:59 PM

Stacey - I don't know how you do it, but you just keep on going. You're like the Energizer bunny! You are too funny that you must go to an ice cream party instead of delivering. I hope the babies cooperate.

I was calling myself the Energizer Bunny a couple of weeks ago. My batteries are definately starting to run down though. LOL!

Hey it's not just ANY ice cream, it's MARBLE SLAB!!!!!

I am feeling a lot better now than I was this morning and early afternoon. It may have something to do with actually getting some of the things on my list done! I'm a little more relaxed and not quite so stressed. You can tell I've spent a lot of time on the computer today though, since I've posted more today than in the last week! We are heading out to Fuzzy's Pizza for the Baseball Team Party in a few minutes. Not too confident about eating "FUZZY" pizza, but everyone raves about it! The name just does not sound that appetizing.

My hubby put together our Snap and Go Stroller yesterday and had to call Baby Trend to find out how to configure the bars for our Evenflo Embrace car seats, since that style was not in the manual, but they fit just fine. I'm looking forward to using that stroller. I think it will come in real handy.

Thanks everybody for letting me vent today. I feel bad when I complain cause I know I have had such an easy time with this pregnancy than a lot of others have. Some days just really get to me, and I know you all understand what I'm going through better than anyone else in my life right now, even my hubby. I'm such a big baby that sometimes I just have to whine and get it all out of my system! LOL!

LISA - I wish my OB would do a tummy tuck too. My previous c-section scar is really low and she will probably have to make the new incision several inches higher. I think she just needs to cut out the skin in between and stitch me back up. I'm not looking forward to seeing what my belly is going to look like post pregnancy.

Speaking of, did anybody see that special about the couple that had Twins and Sextuplets! They had twin girls about 3 years old, and then sextuplets - 3 boys, 3 girls. They showed her pregnant belly and it was like a huge dome sticking out. Later she showed her belly and it was not a very pretty sight. It looked like she had a vertical c-section scar and the skin just hung on either side. I think she plans to have surgery in the future.

Well, we are off to get Pizza. Everybody but Mindy, hope you keep your buns in your ovens a few more days.

Stacey

TMoT

05-16-2006, 04:50 PM

Congrats, Mindy!!! Can't wait to hear the news (after) tomorrow!!!

I'm off to bed and will check in again in the morning. Sleep well and keep bakin' ladies!
xox

Dad of twins

05-16-2006, 07:36 PM

Hey there. Well we just got home from the hospital. The fifth time we have been in there. The Dr said that we were dialated a finger tip. She is still having contractions and tuns of pelvic pressure. We can stop taking the turb!! Yeah! We have an appointment tomarrow and he is going to check her cervics. If she is dialated we can have a c-section tomarrow! If not hten we have to wait until she is in active labor and dilated! I am so sick of the hospital already! I should rent a room!! The wife got two hours of sleep last night. Between the turb doses and the nst every four hours she did not sleep much!

Mindy: I am so glad for you that you are having your babies tomarrow. Maybe we can have them on the same day! That would be cool! LIsa you should go into labor too! Wouldn't that be nice if you could just make yourself go into labor.

To all you other ladies I wish you the best and hope that all of us have healthly children to spoil every day of our lives!! I wish you all the best!

Jason Wish us luck!:D

Tiny Blessings

05-16-2006, 08:52 PM

Hi all....went in for my level II today....the boys weighed in at 5 lbs and 5 lbs 11 oz. These guys are going to be BIG! They had a hard time with the measurements of Baby B as the boys have completely flipped positions. They are essentially laying one on top of the other (one close to my back and one up front by my belly). Baby A has been head down the entire time, but is now laying transverse across the lower portion of my belly with his butt towards the cervix, head to my right side and feet upwards. Baby B has been in every position imaginable it seems, but he is now laying transverse/breech in the opposite direction with his head towards my left side and his feet down towards my cervix. Those goofballs have all but cinched a c section for me at this point. But on the other had, we are looking at having two BIG babies here so maybe it will be easier this way in the end. ;) both boys scored 8/8 though. I now have to go in for level II's weekly. My fluid levels are still at the upper limits of the normal range...not really sure what that might mean but I know they want to keep watching it week to week.

Congrats Jason, Mindy and Felicia.....can't wait to hear the news about the arrival of your little ones! :clap:

Lisa, Val, Sherry, Stacey, Andrea, Paula and everyone else: hang in there, ladies...you are all so close to the end now! And where has Heather been these last few days? Now that she is out of school, I think she mentioned not having a computer at home, but I wonder how she is doing, too. Hope she is doing well, too.

I am going to try to post the pic I got of the boys today...again, snuggling. One is kissing the other! they already love and need each other!!!! :throb:

Tina

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TMoT

05-17-2006, 01:38 AM

Tina, what an adorable picture! :'-) ...If you want to check out the spinningbabies.com site, you might still have some luck in juggling them around in there....??? ;-)

...I can't believe there's so much action going on around here either! WOW!

Jason, it WOULD be cool if you got to have your babies today too! And, if not, maybe they should just let you book a room till the time comes since it seems to be so close!!! ;-)

I have also been wondering about Heather...! I had one of those wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night moments and said to myself "Heather hasn't posted in a long time"! Kinda like when Tina was MIA for so long... *sigh* Well, H, I hope everything is going okay! We're thinking of you!!!! :throb:

While I'm at it: Daniele? ...TERS?? ???? ;-)

Stacey, STOP MAKING ME SO NERVOUS!!!! :D Just kidding! Each time I read your posts, I think "this is IT"!!! I feel like I'm on the roller-coaster _with_ you, but my batteries aren't nearly as super-charged! ;-) Well, if you manage to get there, ENJOY the ice-cream party, and I'm so glad you'll be able to be there for your friend, I hope... :-)

AndreaR, sorry about the circus and all the water! :-(( It's been surprisingly dry here lately (still overcast as usual, but...). Would even enjoy a cooling, evening shower if it came -- just ONE though...!!! ;-) ...I have the same check-list as you, sweetie, so don't fret. Otoh, I'm still counting 6-8 weeks to go...! :crazy: (Part of that self-delusion thing, I know, but...! ;-))

Rachel, Felisha, Lisa, Valerie, Paula -- good to hear you're all hanging in there, too, and about the lovely weights. Just less to worry about when they get here! Whew.

Oh. Lisa. Pupps: Ya. It's just a "rash" (or more like little tiny, painful, itchy zits) that show up where your stretch-marks "want" to stretch to... Either on the edges of existing marks, or on forthcoming ones...! I find it so unbearable (but my doc wasn't really helpful about it! :-( ), that I just make sure I have a layer of clothing on between the rash and my finger-nails, so when I scratch, I don't do too much damage... :-(((

Tummy-Tuck Fund Started: Check. ...FORGET the "shopping spree," let's go for the gusto, right?!! ;-)

Otherwise, for me, up to my usual "antics" and trying to guzzle water to keep this swelling at bay. ARGH! Glug :spitwater Glug :spitwater Glug :spitwater

Take care and check in with you all later! xox

vthompson

05-17-2006, 05:52 AM

Just checking in today...horrible night sleeping! I have to try and go back to sleep soon. I got up around 2 am to go the bathroom for the 3rd time. When I came back to bed, I could hear the stupid toilet running so I got back up and made it stop. After that, I was wide awake! Very annoying!! But, at least I don't have to go to work and I can nap most of the day. I guess I am trying to find the positive side!

Sherry - I am proud of you for drinking all that water!!

Tina - Those are some big babies!! I loved the picture! How cute they already are. They tried to give us pictures on Monday but the babies just would not give the tech anything.

Jason - I am so anxious now to hear from you. I will keep my fingers crossed for babies today!!

Mindy - GOOD LUCK TODAY!! We will all be waiting for the big announcement. Sending lots of hugs your way! :grouphugg

Stacey - You crack me up! Between you and Sherry, I am not sure who leads more of the rock star life! :) Don't apologize for venting. That is what we are all here for!!

AndreaR - I am sorry you are feeling so awful. Try and hang in there...not too much longer to go. We must be experiencing the same type of weather. It seems like it has been raining here since Saturday, almost non stop!

Lisa - I had the same question about the loose skin. I wonder if it is worse when you have a c section. Any moms know the answer? Does it ever go away?

Andrea - Make sure you keep us posted. Sounds like it will not be much longer!

I was also wondering about Heather. I think she did say that she does not have a computer. I hope everything is ok. Also, has Daniele posted lately?

Ok, I really need to try and get some sleep!! Oh, BTW, when we first found out we were pg, my DH joked around saying that his prediction for delivery was May 17th. Lets hope he was wrong!! I would really like to hang on for a few more weeks.

Alright, I know I said I was done posting, but one more thing. Now, don't think I am crazy, but we will be scheduling a date with the ob for delivery on Thursday. She usually does any surgeries on Tuesdays. Since it looks like I will need a c-section, she mentioned June 6th as a possible date. When I tell people that, they look at me like I am crazy and say "you know that date is
6-6-06". Now, that seems crazy to me to think like that...don't you think?

Ok, now I am really going to try and nap.

Valerie

AndreaR

05-17-2006, 07:13 AM

Jason - looks like you and DW are going at any minute. You must be so excited! Please send our love to you wife and let her know that we are thinking of you both. I can't wait to hear from you.

I have been thinking of Mindy all morning.......it's incredible.

Tina - that picture is the cutest thing ever! Are they in the same sac? Or do the sacs not show up on 3d u/s? The boys will be in awe when you show them the picture when they are older. Great weights on them, too! Isn't it amazing that they can keep moving around at this point?

Sherry - thanks for making me feel better about my list. I am determined to cross a few items off today.

Valerie - sorry you had such a rough night. Hopefully you'll feel better after your nap. My family and I were talking about what if the babies were born on June 6 (which won't happen to me, because I am already scheduled for June 1). I agree that it is silly to think about it. If that's the day your babies arrive, then it's the best date EVER!

It's sunny here today! I woke up in the middle of the night and saw stars through our skylight. I can't remember the last time I saw a star, or the moon, or the sun! Hooray! They're all back!

Two weeks from tomorrow...I can't stop counting the days... sometimes I'm very excited and giddy, but most times I am in shock that they really are coming. I just don't feel like a mother yet. Does anyone know what I mean?

Heather did say that she wouldn't be able to post, because she doesn't have a computer at home.

Have a good day all! I'll be checking back frequently for updates - this is such an exciting day!!

AndreaR

teresa67

05-17-2006, 08:08 AM

I'm getting excited for you ladies, it's getting so close for all of you.
I hope everyone is doing alright and hanging in there, it will be so worth it, I know all of you are so ready for it to be over with:throb:

newmomx2

05-17-2006, 09:26 AM

Just wanted to check in quick before I log into work and start an afternoon of meetings.

I had another level II this morning and both babies have an 8/8 and Baby A is 6lbs 8oz and Baby B is 6lbs 15oz both are head down(and gained exactly 2lbs since the Level II 4 weeks ago) and Baby A finally looks like he has moved into my pelvis (which I could feel this morning when I got up). The peri asked if I had any signs of labor yet and I said NOPE. He said statistically speaking they should come in the next week...so far I have been defying the odds they both look great and I have not had any complications (since the bleeding at 13 weeks)

So keeping my fingers crossed that it happens before Friday or waits till Monday DH is working night work all weekend about 50 minutes away so I am a bit afraid to be alone...not to mention he would be really grumpy with no sleep if it happened when he got off work...so we will wait and see...

twinsmakethree

05-17-2006, 09:51 AM

good morning everyone

Well the rain has stopped in New jersey and the sun is out:clap:

I had contractions all yesterday but they were far apart my dh was afraid to go to work today because he works far away but i told him i rhink i will be ok. I will go outside today to take a walk and see what happens tonight. Our breaks to our van stopped working so we will not have a van until Friday which makes the labor thing tricky now i guess we will have to call a cab if i go into labor, yuck!!!

Tina your babies are sooo cute and the weights are great!

Missy you have good baby weights as well I think next week for us seems reasonable i am going to do all I can to try for this weekend, we're definately getting close. I dont know the new weights of my girls I am suppose to have a level 2 next week but im hoping i wont have to go to that!!!

VAL- sorry you arent sleeping well really i just started sleeping better now that the girls decided to lower themselves. i wake up now only 2x to go to the bathroom unless the contractions wake me up. I do know tylenol Pm works great!!! Hope you get sleep soon

Stacy how was your day out?

Sherry im glad to see your still busy as ever, do u ever slow down really thats a good thing an active pregnancy makes for an easy labor! Youll know when to slow down. I just wonder how your kids keep up with you,lol.

Mindy- I am so excited to hear about your labor story Good luck to you today
Ok everyone I hope the day is good to us all

Andrea

Dad of twins

05-17-2006, 11:57 AM

Well it is me yet again. We just got back from the Dr's. She is two cm diolated. He is trying to get the OR for tonight so we could have the boy's tonight or if not tonight tomarrow! I can't believe that it is time!! Well have to make sure everything is ready. Sorry I didn't write much. All you ladies take care and I will tell you as soon as I can.

JASON

AndreaR

05-17-2006, 01:16 PM

Andrea - I was cracking up when I read that Sherry's kids will have a hard time keeping up with her. So true! Good luck in the coming days - I hope you don't have to take a cab if you go into labor.

JASON! OMG! GOOD LUCK!!!!

Missy - congrats on the great appointment. You have done so well. I can't believe you are still working. I know I say it all the time, but I really am in awe. Great weights on the babies. I hope they cooperate and come when your DH is home and well rested.

Everyone else....hope you are all okay. Keep up the great work!

AndreaR

ps. The decorator came over today to take pictures of the girls' room. She is going to put them on her website. I will send you the link when I get it.

sgarrett

05-17-2006, 02:48 PM

:rotflmbo: Wow, I have not posted in the past few days b/c I have felt crappy and been really busy at work and boy have I missed alot! So many people are so close, it is exciting. I cannot wait to see all the baby pics.

I work out of my house, and just went outside to check on my dogs (2 labs) we have the electronic fence. They are no where to be found and I look across the street at the golf course and I see my yellow lab chasing a golfer! HOW EMBARRASING! I know he is out there retreiving golf balls, I just know it. Thank god my 17 year sold came home to try and chase them down for me. It would have been quite a sight to see my big butt out there chasing them across the golf course. I hope you all enjoy that visual!

Had a doc appt yesterday and he said my cervix was starting to soften. I have felt a lot of pressure down there, and I feel like I always have to pee. Even right after I did. He wants me to increase bedrest. Everytime I try to lay down during the day I get a work call and have to come back to my computer. Very irritating! Oh well, just wanted to check in. Cannot wait to hear from Mindy, I will check again later tonight to see if there is any news.

TMoT

05-17-2006, 03:02 PM

Ai-yai-yai, it's getting HOT in here!!! Whew! :yippee:

Jason, good luck in the next 24 hours!

Val, I think 6-6-6 is pretty cool, but I guess you've realized I'm a bit unorthodox already...! ;-)

Missy, you're SO READY, Lady! Two almost-7-pounders! What a SUPER job you've done! And, it's high time to STOP defying the odds! Come on, BABIES, let's get this show on the road!!! ;-) xx

Andrea, believe it or not, I DID actually have to joke with my kids about keeping up with me on the walk home from school today!! It's just that they were dilly-dallying, and if I have to slow down, I can't ever get started again, so I was getting impatient!!! lol Otherwise, it's usually yours truly bringing up the rear -- literally! ;-)) ...I hope you won't have to call a cab either, but if dh isn't around when I go into labor -- based on my track-record -- I might just not have the luxury of waiting on him to get here, even though it'd probably only take 20-30 minutes. Today, my neighbor suggested a taxi too (he doesn't drive, but his wife does; just that she's an airline attendant, so she may/may not be around...), so you and I might ultimately be in the same boat -- although hopefully NOT! ...Anyways, you seem to be getting very close. Drink lots of you-know-what and try to rest in the meantime to build up your reserves... ;-) xx

AndreaR, can't wait to see the pics of your nursery! WOW!!!! ...Last week, I also took pics of all our ch-ch-ch-changes around the house (to share with you lovely ladies), but I haven't yet uploaded them. I'll check on doing that with dh tonight maybe. Just that we haven't yet gotten the cribs, etc., so it's really not the same....... (?!!)

Teresa, I've been thinking about you SOOO much! How are you holding up?? I can't believe the girls are already FOUR WEEKS old! Can it really be?!?!? My - how time flies!!!!!!! :-O :throb:

For my part, the boys and I had our usual Wednesday lunch "out" and a full afternoon at the skate-board park! The sun was out and I got to chat/"luxuriate" (as my dad would say) with a lot of the mommies there... Would you believe I even got a bit of a tan?!?!?!?!? Now I even _look_ like a Rock Star!!! :rotflmbo:

Well, I think I'll post now and wait to hear all The Big News from everyone... For the rest of you/us, keep simmering and resting up as much as you can! xox

PaulaP

05-17-2006, 03:51 PM

Hey Gals! It is so exciting there are some ready to deliver! As I type, I am watching "Babies, Special Delivery". I really should not be watching, I know, but every day, I seem to magically go to that channel at 5:00 every day. A lady on there is having a reaction to the numbing meds for the epidural and her bp is spiking. Makes me very nervous and I really need to change the channel..... but I just can't! I'm such a glutton for punishment!

I wonder if Mindy or Jason's wife have had their babies yet? I am very anxious to hear! It is so exciting!

I'm amazed how many of you are still working and going so strong. I would be tickled pink (or blue in my case) to be able to go to Target or W-Mart. But, I know that is not what is most important right now. Sometimes it just feels like these babies will never come! I know that several of you feel that way to b/c you are farther along than me. It helps so much to chat and see your posts and to remind me that so many of us have the same feelings!

I am also so amazed at the great weights of everyone's babies. Missy, it sounds like you really have some good size babes! Congratulations to you!
I just pray that my boys can pack on a little more weight before I meet them face to face. Does anyone know how much they gain per day or week at 35 wks? Some of my books may tell me but I have not seen anything yet.

SGarrett and Valerie, I know exactly how you feel about the b-room. I don't have a tremendous amount of pressure, but I do have to go a lot! I can go and think I'm empty and 10 mins. later, I'm back again. I guess it goes along with the territory!

Tina, your pics are precious! Sometimes I wish that we could do the 3-d, but I don't think that we will at this point.

I hope that everyone is feeling ok and in pretty good spirits. It won't be too much longer now! (I should listen to what I'm saying...hahahaha)

-Paula

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qbanmom5

05-17-2006, 04:32 PM

Hi everyone!!

Mindy and Jason: I am sooo excited for you and I can't wait to hear.

Valerie: That is sooo funny cause when I found out the dr. may want to do a c-section and schedule it for a tues or thurs. I thought the same thing about 06-06-06!! Kind of cool but kind of scary. Like it being Friday the 13th or something.

The bird keeps hopping on the keyboard and if he loses my post hes dust!

All is o.k over here. Just a lot of b.s. with the insurance companies so I had to get an attorney. I really don't need the stress right now. YOu guys are going to think I am nuts, but I switched back to my original dr. With no epidurals, no nursery, and no NICU I just had too many concerns with the other hospital. Not to mention several women in the waiting room with horror stories from there. I know, I am a crazy, hormonal mess right now but what can I say!?

Had my bp checked yesterday and it is perfect. I was worried cause of the swelling but the nurses told me that everyone is swelling up right now due to the heat. I have my level II tomorrow and will get to find out their weights. You all have such good weights I hope mine are good too.

Does anyone else feel a stinging/burning/pulling in their cervix area? Its not exactly pressure but when I stand or walk I get like a shooting pain. I wonder what that means cause I don't remember that with the others.

Anyway, everyone keep cooking! Keep me updated cause i can't wait to hear. Bird just terded on my jeans. Ugh!

Love, Ters

newmomx2

05-17-2006, 04:32 PM

Paula - my boys gained exactly 2lbs each from 4 weeks ago -so they are gaining 1/2 lb per week my doc said they will continue to gain 1/4 to 1/2 per week - YIKES if I do go to 39 weeks they would be over 8lbs ugh!!

sgarrett

05-17-2006, 04:47 PM

Hi Ters,

I get a shooting pain kinda pulling feeling if I sit too long and then get up. I have to walk around (or waddle around) a few minutes until it goes away. Do not know if that is the same thing you are experiencing or not.

vthompson

05-17-2006, 04:52 PM

Ters - I do not think you are crazy at all. You just need to do what makes you the most comfortable with everything. Only you can decide what that is! You crack me up with your comments about the bird! You should post a picture of him so we know what he looks like before you kill him (lol).

Sgarrett - your description about the dogs was making me laugh. I can't imagine any of us running after dogs right now!! :rotflmbo:

Jason - I am so excited for you guys!! I cannot wait to hear all about it and see pictures! YEAH!! :yippee:

I am attempting to download pictures of the nursery. I will post when it works!

Valerie

vthompson

05-17-2006, 05:10 PM

Ok, I finally uploaded the nursery pictures. They are listed under the album "twins' nursery".

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/thompsontwins04/my_photos

Valerie

qbanmom5

05-17-2006, 05:49 PM

Hi, I just had Raquel take a new belly shot cause I don't think the last one really showed the belly! That's the whole point isn't it? So here it is. Now of course I need to put the bird on the ticker.... Maybe the bird on the belly?
Ters

qbanmom5

05-17-2006, 06:06 PM

This is Screech....

Sorry Valerie, I just realized I made my ticker exactly like yours. Great minds think alike!!!

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vthompson

05-17-2006, 06:18 PM

Ters - Great minds do think alike!! :) I love the picture of the bird!! I was laughing! Your belly shot looks great! You are all baby.

Valerie

AndreaR

05-17-2006, 06:42 PM

Ters - I love the pics, especially the bird. You and your menagerie crack me up. My MIL has a cockatiel who looks a lot like your bird. Does Screech talk? Elmo (I know, stupid name - she let the grandkids name it) talks WAY too much. You really look beautiful in your belly shot. Regarding your dr. decision, I totally agree with Valerie: You need to do what makes you comfortable. I don't get a stinging sensation, but I definitely feel a pulling type pain in the vaginal area when I get out of bed - just like what Staci said - it goes away after a walk around gingerly for a few minutes. HAHAHAHA - I just noticed that you created a ticker for Screech. HAHAHAHA

Staci - glad to hear that I'm not the only one with dog (yellow lab) issues. We have an invisible fence, too, but one day earlier in the pregnancy, after we had gone for a short walk, he took off from the garage to go back and eat a piece of bread that he had sniffed during our walk. I had to run after him, because we live on a narrow, windy street, and Morgan has no street sense. It was so hard to run - and this was months ago! I can't imagine running now. Good luck with the bedrest. Keep those babies cooking!

Paula - I am right there with you watching "Babies: Special Delivery." The whole time it's on, I'm telling myself, "I really shouldn't be watching this. I really shouldn't be watching this." My OB probably wishes I didn't watch it either, because every Thursday I come in with a new concern!

Valerie - your nursery is beautiful! I especially love the little table and chairs. So cute!

DH and I went out to dinner tonight, and for the first time ever, I got stares from all over the restaurant. You know, when one person looks at you and then everyone at that table turns around. I overheard one "wow!" Oh well, what can I say? I'm enormous! I'm two weeks from delivering twins. It didn't really bother me. I guess I was having an up moment. Thank goodness, or I would have broken down and cried right there.

AndreaR

qbanmom5

05-17-2006, 07:54 PM

AndreaR and Val: Screech says a few words which you can't really understand too well we just know what they are because he mimics the sounds in our voice. For example, DH and I have nextel phones and we do the walkie talkie type thing. Well, he makes the beeping sounds and mimics DH's voice but you can't really understand the words. He whistles several different tunes including the Sarah Lee commercial. He also immitates the microwave and in the mornings he knows we are going to be microwaving something so he makes the beeping sounds before we even start microwaving. Oh and when he is on my shoulder he imitates my laugh when I laugh and he imitates the button sounds on my phone. He is really cute for the most part and very smart. He gets lonely in the mornings though and by 6:30 am when the sun comes up he starts screeching (hence the name) super loud so we can get up and start the day. I think the babies are probably used to him, but I hope he doesn't wake them up! His parents were given to us by some foster parents I used to work with. They thought the male was a female and the female was a male. They had them for over a year with a nesting box and they never laid an egg. Well once they came to my house they laid 3 eggs within 2 months. One never hatched, one baby chick died, and Screech was the 3rd. I hand fed him from like 3 weeks old and he's been my baby ever since. Within a few months, his parents laid 3 more eggs--none of which hatched. A few months after that they laid 3 more! All 3 hatched and I hand fed them too but that was a lot of work! Every few hours with a dropper for weeks. I gave those away and then gave the parents away cause I didn't want them laying eggs anymore. Some kind of fertile air we have over here! Anyway, that's Screech's story. He is kind of lonely, he rubs his privates on a twig that is attached to one of the branches on his cage. Sometimes I think I should get him a mate but I've heard then they don't talk or whistle anymore and get kind of mean. His twig will have to do for now.

Anyway, someone asked about Blossom and she is doing very well. Glad to announce that she is now an indoor/outdoor cat and I make sure she is inside before dark so she doesn't get into trouble. She is still spoiled as can be.

Thanks for listening. As you can tell I love talking about my pets. Next time I will tell you all about my dog Peanut. She is a real blast!

Love, Ters

Dad of twins

05-18-2006, 05:17 AM

Hello ladies! I just wanted to tell you that at 8:17 last night we had our boys! Nathan was 5lb15oz and Noah was 4-12. Not too bad. Nathan is haveing trouble with is breathing. They just shipped him to a bigger hospital, taht is an hour and a half away, but before he left he was on room air and looked very good but they wanted to ship him just to be on the safe side. Noah is already chowing down the formula.
My wife is doing really good. She got up out of bed last night not even 6 hours after the c-section. This is kind of hard leaving my wife and one of my sons in one place to go see the other, but we do what we have to do! My daughter(who is 4) was so excited that she did not go to sleep last night until 12:00! I just have so many emotions going on right now that it is hard to focus on just one right now!
I wanted to tell you ladies how things were going. I will be leaving shortly to go see Nathan. I will try to let you ladies know more tomarrow or even later tonight if I can. I will try to post some picts if I can figure it out later.

GOOD luck to you all and hope that everthing goes as well for you as it did for us. hugs to all!!

JASON

mmzill

05-18-2006, 07:53 AM

Jason- :clap: Congrats!!!!! I'm sure they will be together again soon.

I just want to tell you all how proud I am of each of you!! I read the posts each day, and you are all going through so much, BUT you are nearing the end of your discomfort!! YEAH!!!!! Now the sleepless nights begin :crazy:

Well, Anthony came home Monday, he is doing well. I just can't wait to get Nathan home too. Nathan is now 3 lbs 9 oz! So we are getting there. I posted some new pics http://photos.yahoo.com/mmzill

Make sure you all have help at home!!! You will want it! Take care everyone, can't wait to see pics of all your babies!

~Monica

swineland

05-18-2006, 09:02 AM

Congrats Jason!! How wonderful......I'm sure you all will be back together soon. Sounds like the little guy is going to do JUST fine!

Well, I only have a minute but I wanted to let you all know that my C-section is now scheduled for 5/31 at 7:30am! I just got the paperwork yesterday and I just can't believe we have a date now!!

I'll write more later....

Steph

vthompson

05-18-2006, 09:12 AM

Jason - CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so excited for you guys!! :clap: Can't wait to see pictures! I was just curious, how far along was your wife?

Monica - CONGRATULATIONS on Anthony's homecoming! That is so exciting! I loved your pictures. He looks adorable and you look great!

Ters - I was laughing about Screech's "private parts". Who would have known that birds get horny, too (lol).

Steph - That is great that you have a date finally!! Yeah! :yippee:

Andrea R - Isn't it amazing how rude people can be! I am glad that you got to go out, though.

I have a regular ob appt this afternoon so I will post later. We are supposed to get a date today. I am crossing my fingers!

Valerie

sgarrett

05-18-2006, 12:08 PM

Jason CONGRATULATIONS! :clap: That is wonderful, I cannot wait to see pics.

Steph: I hope you are given a date today, I cannot wait to be that close. Having a set "date/goal" in mind sure would make this all a little more bearable!

Valerie: May 31st is one of my very favorite nieces bdays, it is a great date!:)

Ters: Loved the twig story, my doc has totally cut us off, I wish I had a twig of my own! :cool:

Just out of curiosity how many people out there know for sure they are having a C section? My doc says it could go either way and we reallly would not know until the day of delivery. My sis in law is a big wig at hospital and she spoke to someone at her hospital who is the baby delivering expert. ( she listed like a million accreditdations for this woman) who said to advise me to tell my doc to I want a C section. She said twins are high risk and it is the safer route to go. Has anyone else heard this? Just curious, I would rather not have one, but if it is safer for the babies of course I will.

newmomx2

05-18-2006, 01:16 PM

My doc said he would do a C-section if I asked and he would not argue -but both boys are head down and I am an excellent candidate for natural - no that being said if I hit 39 weeks and still nothing and they induce and that does not work I will ask for the c section I just can't do much more than 2 more weeks...hoping the body gives in sooner.

I must say I am jealous of you ladies at 35 weeks who are already have dates scheduled ! You will probably all deliver before me :rotflmbo:

Jason - CONGRATS - how wonderful and I am sure you will all be together again soon !!!!

Well just checked in quick to say I am still here...back to work...

AndreaR

05-18-2006, 02:30 PM

hi all -

JASON - CONGRATULATIONS!! what wonderful news. and we have two nathans!

Monica - you and dh must be thrilled having anthony home

everyone else - hope you're having a good day.

i'm having a particularly crappy day, but hoping it's a one time thing. i went to the doctor today. had nst/bpp and everything is great. i was kind of hoping that they'd say something about going early, but not a chance. oh well. i think i can make it two more weeks.

AndreaR

vthompson

05-18-2006, 03:24 PM

Hello Everyone! Had my ob appt today...both babies did great on their NST. I had a strep test and she did a cervix exam, which was VERY uncomfortable. My DH was laughing aftewards because he said he saw 2 fingers go in, then 3, then 4 and then her hand and arm disappeared...lovely image isn't it! Anyways, I am effaced, she said she could feel Kayley's head. That is crazy! I am not dialated but my cervix is softening. She said if Corey moves back head down, then she will induce me on June 5th, if c-section, June 6th. She will do an u/s at the next appt to see the position of Corey. I am still crossing my fingers that he will move head down. I can't believe it is getting so close now! I just hope that both babies are healthy when they come. I really want to bring both babies home with me.

AndreaR- I am sorry you are having a crappy day. Hopefully, it will get better!

Sgarrett - I have never heard to have a c-section with twins no matter what. My ob did say that I would deliver in the operating room no matter what in case they did have to do a c-section. I am interested to hear if anyone else has been told to have a c-section no matter what...

Valerie

twinsmakethree

05-18-2006, 05:00 PM

hello everyone I just thought I check in

Well today I am 37 weeks :yippee: My dr. said that is considered full term so i am happy about that, since it evens my chances for beautiful healthy babies! Our van is officially dead so we have to buy another one which couldnt have come at a more awful time!! I am still walking and other things ;) but no babies although they move like crazy which hurts like crazy. when they were small and their movement felt like little butterflies it was cute now that they are bigger it just feel like humans stepping on my organs and the cuteness has worn thin although it was kinda of freaky when ruwaydah(baby b) stuck her head out and it look like the movie alien I got kinda scared it was so far out!! tomorrow is my peri appt so I am hoping for good news i will even take that i dilated 4 cm at least I will feel some accomplishment!!

Jason congrats on the boys I cant wait to see the pics i am happy all went well, I hope soon your family will be able to be together and let the real fun begin:clap:

AndreaR- dont worry about the crappy day its like the rain it doesnt last forever and afterwards you may even see a rainbow :)

Sgarrett- my dr. never said a c-section was inevitable. only if the position was not good, but even if baby a is head down and baby b wasnt a vaginal is still achievable as long as your body can handle it. matter of fact my dr wants me to have it vaginal she says its best since im a good candidate for it.

Steph
- the 31st!! that is great are you getting nervous, I know right now i am not nervous just want it to be over but I know when it finally gets here I will be, my aching back kind of mask my nervousness right now.

VAL- have a good visit I hope you get that date.
Oh congrats also on your Cavs they have proven to be quite the unexpected warriors against the great giants huh!

Ters- I was laughing about Screech, i must admit you make me want to get my own Screech now, we were going to get a bird before but we had a cat that wouldnt go for that!!

Missy- dont think 39 weeks think next week!!!!

Ok I hope I didnt forget anyone, if I did I apologize greatly! Ill check in tomorrow

Andrea:)

BlessedWith4

05-18-2006, 05:00 PM

Hello everyone!

I am 18 weeks pregnant with my twins and am part of the October Thread (babies are due october 16th). I must say that this particular thread gets me quite excited! A lot of you are carring close to or TO term! Wow! This is all so exciting. Good luck to each of you and Congrats to those who have delivered!

My question to you all: For all the moms that were/are working moms, how far did you go before you quite working/went on bedrest rest and why? I am an NICU nurse, which isn't very physical at all but work 12 hour shifts 2-3 days/week. I would like to work as long as I can but you guys are all at the stage I am most interested in. I was thinking of quiting around 32-34 weeks as I feel the babies will be much too big and I will be too uncomfortable to stand next to the isolettes and take care of my little rays of sunshine!

Thanks for your input!
Tracy:)

mommyof4at26

05-18-2006, 05:22 PM

so today i had my ob visit,and nothings changed.:crazy: i have another us on monday,and ob visit next friday,i am 34 weeks today and am getting depressed i talked to my nurse about it it helped i feellike its never gonna end, i have at the most 4 weeks left,sherry- how are you doing? and valerie ? well have a good night and remember:spitwater :spitwater :spitwater

newmomx2

05-18-2006, 05:52 PM

Tracy -

I am 37 weeks and still working - but I am a manager for a large bank and work in the corporate office - so I am fortunate that I have been able to do my job from home since 29 weeks - I just have a laptop, wireless modem, & a speaker phone... I plan to work full time until the day I deliver - then I will have 12 weeks paid leave and 4 weeks vacation to use !!

There is one lady on this board who is a teacher and worked till 33 weeks - I also think Mindy worked until her delivery date which was 37 1/2 weeks -

Hope this helps...

Dad of twins

05-18-2006, 07:14 PM

Hello ladies! I spent most of the day with Nathan! He is doing very well. He has been of O2 scince they transfered him. The IV is still in but they said that is not a big deal. His breathing is very good now and his O2 saturation is 98-100%. The Dr. there told me that his stay will be a short one. He may be able to come home on Saturday!! Noah and mommy are doing great. He is a poop factory! Eat and poop! Can't say he is not regular.

I forgot to tell you that we were 36 weeks to the day! I don't know if I told you this but Noah's chord was wrapped tight 3 times around his neck! The Dr said that we made a good decision of the c-section.

Monica: You and your husband are very strong people. That NICU can be a trying place to be. I know that my son is not huge by any means but he dwarfed most of the babies in there! I talked to one couple that their son had already be in there for tweleve days and has gained 12 oz and is still like 3 lbs. You two are very stong people and I have the most respect for you. I can't wait till you can have them at home with you!

I hope that all you other ladies are doing fine and keep plugging along. Can't wait till more of you have the babies! I don't know how to post pictures? Iguess I should learn so I can show them off!

Till next time
Jason

CanadianChick

05-18-2006, 07:28 PM

I too have a c-section booked for May 31st, which will be 37 weeks exactely. Yeah, Gemini's the sign of twins. I think that every doctor is different my doctor said it was my choice but she knows other doctors who only do c-sections for twins because it is safer (for the babies). My doctor told me that usually with vag diliveries baby A come out fine but then baby B usually flips and she has to literally reach in, grab it by its feet and pull it out, not a visual that sat easy in my mind, so I opted for the c-section. But I have talked with many other patients at my doctors office who delivered twins vaginally and did fine. I think it depends too if you are having fraternal twins or identicals b/c with identicals there are alot more complications that can arise ie: with the placenta detacting before baby B is delivered. I think the c-section vs vag delivery is a subject that can be debated till the end of time and its up to each individual to choice what they feel is the right option for them.

I am getting so excited and nervous I am no longer counting weeks, I'm now counting days. Take care ladies and keep those muffins baking.
Kirstin

vthompson

05-18-2006, 07:32 PM

Jason - That is fantastic news!! Saturday is only 2 days away!! How exciting! Thanks for keeping us updated!

Rachel - Hang in there! I know you can do it. After I reached the 4 week mark, things seem to go a little faster as we get closer. Now, I have 2 1/2 weeks left. Just keep thinking that 4 weeks is really close and hopefully, that will make you feel better!

Tracy - I stopped working at 26 weeks because I was having contractions and was placed on bed rest. I had a terrible first trimester with sickness so to be honest, working was miserable to me. I was scared that I started contracting so early, but also glad that I could stop working. Everyone is different, though. Some of the ladies on this forum worked a lot longer then me and Missy is even still working. Just hang in there until your body tells you it is time.

Andrea - Congratulations on 37 weeks!! That is a huge milestone! I cannot tell you how excited I am about the Cavs!!! I am a weirdo! But, we never thought they would do so well in the 2nd round, now we have hope. I guess it also gives me something to look forward to since I am limited with my activities!

Talk to everyone later!

Valerie

CanadianChick

05-18-2006, 07:33 PM

I am a nurse and was working 12hour day shifts, where I spent all day on my feet and I was able to work up til 30weeks. I feel quilty b/c here in Canada well at least in Ontario we get Maternity Leave for 1 full year, I cant imagine how some people go back to work after only a few weeks or months, I've even read some postings where some moms are back to work when there babies are still in the NICU, it's just unbelievable to me, but I guess you have to do what you have to do.
Kirstin

vthompson

05-18-2006, 07:34 PM

Kirstin - We must have been posting at the same time...however, I wanted to tell you that I loved that you called the babies muffins! That is really cute!

Valerie

JacobsMom

05-18-2006, 09:55 PM

I had a sonogram with my peri today. I am exactly 35 weeks. Baby A has gained 2 lbs in the last 16 days and is a whopping 7 lbs!!! :eek: He is in the 90th percentile. Baby B has slowed down a little and is "only" 6 lbs, 4 oz. 82nd percentile. My word, that's 13 1/4 pounds of baby!!! No wonder I'm having such a hard time this week!!! I have gained between 4 and 7 lbs since last Thursday (4 if you go by the scale at the peri's office, 7 if you go by the same one at the OB's office I weighed on last week. The MA said it may not be accurate since I came in the late afternoon, and all my other appointments were in the morning. I think a lot of it is water retention too. My feet and ankles are really swolen.)

My peri asked when my surgery was scheduled and I told her next Thursday at 8:00am. She said that was good. They need to come at 36 weeks if not sooner. She mentioned something about these last few weeks being of great concern, especially with big babies, because sometimes you can lose them for no apparent reason. Well that sure was reassuring!! NOT! :crazy: I decided to talk to my OB about upping my surgery to MONDAY!!! I am so exhausted and grumpy and uncomfortable. I thought I was going to die lying on that table for 20 minutes on my back waiting for her to come in my room!!! I couldn't sit up by myself and nobody came to check on me so I was pretty much stuck! My tailbone hurt so bad I could hardly walk when I was finally done. At least this is my last one before the babies come! :D

Well after I had the sonogram done, I went to my OB's office. She did a couple of cultures and checked my cervix again. It is still long and closed. I asked her about doing the surgery on Monday and she said no. We are scheduled for Thursday and only if I go into labor before then, will she deliver. She and I had a laugh about that. Last Thursday I was grilling her on why they were insisting on taking the babies at 36 weeks and not letting me try for 37, and here it is one week later, and I am practically BEGGING her to take them 3 days earlier!! :rotflmbo: What a difference a week makes! I stopped to talk to one of the nurses in the office and told her how big the boys were. She said they had a lady not too long ago who delivered two babies over 9 lbs each!!!! :bowdown: I swear those are the biggest set of twins I have heard of. I can't imagine having over 18 lbs of baby in there. I'll bet that's more than most triplets weigh in at!

Well, I am planning on attending Cub Scout graduation tomorrow night. My hubby signed me up to bring a casserole! I hope HE is planning on cooking it! I do plan to bake me a big ol' chocolate cake tomorrow, but it's staying at my house. I had to postpone my photo shoot once again since I got hung up at the doctor's office and stuck in traffic. We will try for tomorrow afternoon about 4:20. I am so determined to get these things done while my hubby can still put his arms around me - well most of the way at least! LOL! Maybe I ought to hold off on the cake until after the photos!

Once Saturday comes, I'm planning to start taking it easy for the rest of the week. I'll do as much cleaning as I can before Wednesday when the inlaws come back, but I'm not going to stress myself out. I have a friend who is coming Tuesday and maybe even Monday to help me finish the kitchen and dining room, so my MIL can cook, and we can sit and eat. I can't believe my precious babies will be here in less than a week! I do actually have a place for them to sleep now, so I have made some progress!

Well, goodnight all. I'm going to hit the sack. I'm so glad I can still sleep soundly at night. I'd be a real bear if I wasn't getting enough sleep on top of being so uncomfortable!

JASON - congratulations on the boys! I hope you are all back together real soon!

MINDY - can't wait to hear about your precious babies

Catch ya later,
Stacey

qbanmom5

05-18-2006, 10:44 PM

Hi All!

Congrats Jason!! I can't wait to see pics.

I am kind of bummed out because I had my level II and although they assured me that everything looks perfect, my babies are tiny. Leia is only 3 lbs 14 oz. and Luke is 4 lbs. 8 oz. I can't possibly eat any more! I have gained 50 pounds already. I am worried that the dr. wont stop my labor after 36 weeks and they are gaining sooo slowly that they may still be under 5 lbs!

What do you guys think I should do? They told me it was fine and I shouldn't worry, but I am worring. They each gained only a pound and like 3 oz. in the last month.

Advice? Love, Ters

JacobsMom

05-18-2006, 11:17 PM

Hi Ters,

Please don't compare your babies' weights to mine. They are huge compared to most at this stage of gestation. They are actually measuring 37 weeks already and I'm only 35 weeks! Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. Look back a couple of pages and find the link someone posted about average weights at certain weeks.

Your photo looks great BTW!

Take care,
Stacey

twnz4atwn

05-19-2006, 12:00 AM

hi to all! just getting a minute to check in and see how everyone was doing.
things have been crazy around here... my water broke around 3:30am on the 11th. (34weeks 5days). reese (a) weighed 4.10 and rylee (b) weighed 4.11. both babies are doing wonderful.. they will have to stay in the nicu long enough to feed completely on their own and continue to gain weight. we're going at least twice a day, more when we can. its so hard to leave them and come home!

sgarrett- i knew from the beginning that i was having a c-section. my ob dr also prefers this for twins. he tends to think its safer and less stressful for the babies. he did ultimately leave the decision up to me but i chose to go with his opinion! my peri however does do vag deliveries so i think it totally depends on the dr. the c section was not bad at all and i was up walking around and moving well that night and was able to come home saturday morning. i am just taking 800mg motrin and never used any narc meds. im on day 7 and hardly am sore at all..

i dont remember who was asking about water breaking and putting a towel under ure sheet.. but id definately suggest it!!! when my water broke, it woke me up and there was no "trickle" to it.. i was gushing! i was able to get outta bed pretty fast but it was all over the floor next to the bed. i even continued to leak, not as bad but still steady, until i got to the hospital.(tmi..sorry!!-just wanted to warn ya that it isnt always just a little slow leak!)

well.. more later .. glad to see everyone is doing so well!!!!
thinking about u all..:throb:

TMoT

05-19-2006, 01:59 AM

I'm so happy for you, dw, ds, Nathan and Noah!!! Sorry about all the logistical difficulties, but it seems like the time is just going to fly till you're all at home -- together! :throb: :throb:

Well, I had a real BIG day yesterday, so I need to rest now, but I'll post more later today, time allowing.

Take care all and keep simmering till The Big Day comes!!! xox

vthompson

05-19-2006, 06:01 AM

Brandi - CONGRATULATIONS!!! How exciting! It sounds like everyone is doing well! Keep us posted and we can't wait to see pictures.

Ters - I really wouldn't worry. Remember, that the weights could be off a little, too. You are doing the very best job you can. If the doctors thought there was more you could do or if there was something to worry about, they would tell you. You are already a great mom to these twins! Keep up the good work!

Stacey - Holy cow! Those are some big babies. I cannot believe you will be delivering next week. That is very exciting. I really can't believe that the doctor told you that you can loose a baby at this point. How does that reassure anyone!

Mindy - We can't wait to hear about the babies!

I was just checking in. I will check back later.

Valerie

Starry_Eyes

05-19-2006, 06:02 AM

Wow, this board has been very very busy. Congrats to all who delivered their munchkins and also to those who have their dates set for delivery. Looks like we are getting to the end of our marathon.

Had my weekly non stress test yesterday and both babies are doing well. Yesterday it only took 45 minutes :yippee: , although I must say I was nervous about the nst since I went in for one last week and didn't get out of the hospital for 3 days. The contractions weren't bad this week so I got to come home!!!!

Monday will be the us again and I cannot wait to see how much my little darlings weigh. I am soooooo curious in between the scans to make sure that they are gaining properly, especially since my last set of twins weighed in at only 1 lb 15 oz and 3 lb 14 oz when they arrived into this world.

Can't wait to see everyone's pics of their bundles of joy. Enjoy these little miracles guys, we are a blessed bunch to be given the chance to enjoy 2 at once.

AndreaR

05-19-2006, 07:18 AM

Brandi - CONGRATULATIONS! and welcome to the world Reese and Rylee. I hope that they are able to come home with you soon. Can't wait to see pictures!

Jason - can't wait to see pictures of your guys, too...

Mindy - Hope you are doing okay. I think about you every day.

Staci - I've never heard of an automotic c-section with twins, but the one thing we have all learned is that every doctor is different. Since I knew I had to have a c-section (even if a singleton), I've never discussed a vaginal birth with my OB. I guess I would be interested to hear his opinion on delivering twins. As long as you are comfortable with your plan, then that's all that matters.

Andrea - Congrats on making it to 37 weeks!! I totally agree with you about the babies' movements. It used to make me smile and giggle when I felt them move. Now, usually, it makes me wince. But when they move and it doesn't hurt, I still smile a little.... The worst for me is when Baby A dances on my bladder. Good luck at the doctor today.

Kirstin - May 31 is right around the corner. Way to go. I think it's fabulous that you get so much time off when you have a baby. That's the way it should be.

Tracy - I stopped working at 30 weeks. Since I have had prior surgeries on my uterus, my doctors wanted to play it safe. It worked out well for me, because I had begun to grow out of all of my work maternity clothes.

Ters - don't worry about your babies' weights, especially if the doctors aren't worried. When we had our multiples class, the nurse who led it said that these days they don't go by weight as much as gestational age. So, as long as you're still cookin, don't worry. How much did Raquel weigh when she was born?

Stacey - speaking of babies' weights. WOW! no wonder you want to deliver soon. And you have been so active (and continue to be active)!! You're a wonder. You are inside a week now. You go girl!

Rachel - sorry you're feeling depressed. It gets so hard at the end. We're here for you! Hang in there.

StarryEyes - congrats on the NST. that's always reassuring. Let us know how it goes on Monday.

Felisha - nice to hear from you. You are not alone feeling the ups and downs. You just have to take it day by day. Think about all that you have going on, and it's completely normal to have a bad day. I don't know how you do it! I had a bad day yesterday, and the other Andrea made me feel much better when she said, "bad days are like rain, they don't last forever and you might even see a rainbow." I hope that makes you feel better too.

Okay, back to bed.....

AndreaR

twinsmakethree

05-19-2006, 11:41 AM

hi everyone wow this board is jumping:yippee: :yippee:

i just wanted to check in i will try to read all the post later

my peri stripped my membrane today and opened my cervix to 3cmm. i have cramping now and my contractions have gotten stronger and finally i lost some of my plug, so i am praying tonights the night or at least the weekend we brought a van today:yippee: so thats good oops im having a contraction wi:yippee: ll type later

andrea

mommyof4at26

05-19-2006, 01:31 PM

congrats andrea keep us posted:yippee: :yippee:

qbanmom5

05-19-2006, 01:47 PM

Hi all!

I am so excited for everyone! Mindy, Jason, Andrea, I just can't believe how time is flying. As for me, I am resolved to keep these guys in until 38 weeks. I was gung ho on making myself go into labor at 36 weeks but seeing as to how they are so little, I want them in as long as possible. Also, I have been drinking more milk, eating cottage cheese and dairy, don't know what else?

Raquel was born exactly on her due date at 40 weeks and weighed 7lbs 13 oz. Terri was about 6 days shy of her due date and weighed 7 lbs 5 oz. Victor was a month early and weighed 5 lbs 15 oz. Still pretty big. I am hoping they will start gaining faster in this last few weeks. Leia gets hiccups like 2 times a day though. Could that interfere with her nutrition? Just curious. Luke hardly hiccups. He is only 1/2 pound away from 5 lbs, but Leia still needs 2 oz to get to 4 lbs. I worry about her! The nurse/ tech assured me that the weight is o.k. but I checked the chart and she is under.

Anyway, I can't wait for pictures! Good luck to all of you and let me know how everything goes!

Dying to hear from Danielle and all the other MIA moms...

Ters

vthompson

05-19-2006, 01:56 PM

Ters - Try to not be worried. Like I said before, you are doing a great job!!

Andrea - Keep us posted! Sounds as though it can be anytime now!

Felisha - I completely forgot you were still working. I cannot believe that! You deserve a medal! You are definitely stronger then I am! It is completely normal to be feeling that way right now. It is strange because I think the closer we get, the more excited we get. However, it also gets emotional and overwhelming the closer we get. You are doing such a great job, though and these feelings will pass!

Starry Eyes - I was just curious how far along were you when you delivered your last set of twins.

I was also wondering where Danielle and Lisa have been...Check in ladies if you are reading.

Valerie

sgarrett

05-19-2006, 02:10 PM

Wow it sure is getting exciting around here!:yippee:

Andrea: Good luck tonight! I cannot wait to hear about your babies. I am glad you got the van out of the way.

Tracy: I am 33 weeks and still working, but I work mainley from my house. I go in about once a week. My work is sitting at a desk working on my computer and talking on the phone all day so I am not on my feet. My doc has put me on "partial" bedrest. I am suppose to lay down at least 3 times a day for an hour to take the pressure off of my cervix.

Rachel: It is hard not to get depressed when you feel so crappy, but we are so close! I keep telling myself it is May and I will have babies in June! It also makes me feel better to see all the other people on this board who are having babies or are so close. We are almost there!

Jason: I hope you can bring little Nathan home on Sat, how excting! Imagine all that poop X 2!:crazy:

Stacey: Wow those are some big babies! How exciting! Good luck on getting those pics done.

Ters: The medical expert in my family sis in law says lots of protein and milk is what the babies need to gain weight right now. But if your doc says not to worry I would not worry, they gain weight so fast now at the end.

Brandi: Congratulations! How exciting!

Felisha: I know what you mean about the ups and downs. It will all be over soon though! Keep your eyes on the prize! Good luck on working out of the house, it is alot easier to me.

Thanks for everyones response on the C section question. I will talk to my doc at my appt next week and try to come to a decision!

Can not wait to see baby pics!!

Take care,

Staci

Tadpoles' Mum

05-19-2006, 02:38 PM

Hi everyone,

Pleased to see that babies are arriving and all is going well!

Ters - I wanted to write a quick message to you - all through George's pregnancy there has been a little concern about her babies being small, as well as all the other problems! Well they were pretty small - 4lbs and 5lbs at nearly 37 weeks, but it is the gestational age that matters because they are just fine! They all came home together yesterday, they are feeding fine, every three hours but more than the minimum they need and both taking it quickly.
In fact, Tallulah who lost weight and went down to well below 4lbs is really strong and healthy - they are just small - NOT SICKLY!

Don't worry, the longer they are in the better, but to be honest at George's last u/s which was over 2 weeks before the birth their estimated weight was pretty much the same then as their birth weight - they really didn't gain much at all in the last week or so - but they did develop more!

Good luck to you all

Rae

qbanmom5

05-19-2006, 05:29 PM

Thank you all for the information and thanks Rae for the vote of confidence. Hopefully they will just be petite and not sick like you said. If mine turn out as beautiful as George's I will be one lucky lady!

Hope everyone else is o.k. Kind of slow on the boards here. And Staci, thanks for the nutrituional advice. I will double up on my proteins!

Thanks again, Ters

qbanmom5

05-19-2006, 08:42 PM

Monica: I know I am soo bad but I just now got around to looking at your newest pictures and your boys are soooo cute!!! I just want to squeeze them!! I was going to agree that they look like their dad but I think they have the shape of your eyes. Its hard to tell cause (in my opinion) you and your DH resemble each other! Very beautiful family. I am glad that Anthony is home and soon Nathan will join you all. Do you call them Tony and Nate? Just curious. Some people really like to shorten names (like me) and others can't stand it.

Jill: Sorry, just saw your pics now too. They are beautiful! They are getting soo big and plump. I hope you have Noah home soon too!

Anyway, sounds like your families are doing very well and btw are you guys still pumping/breastfeeding? I am just wondreing what I am up against.

Talk to you later, Ters

AndreaR

05-20-2006, 03:19 AM

Well, I had my first dream about the babies since I first got pg. I have been having lots of BH lately (at least I think they're just BH), so I think that's why. I dreamt that I made DH take me to L&D, even though I really wasn't in labor. In my dream, there were 30 women at the hospital in various stages of labor. They didn't send me home. A doctor checked me out by feeling how hard my belly was. He said it was time, but because they were so busy it was going to be a while. Not a very exciting dream...

Andrea - it sounds like your babies are on the way!! Good luck!

Staci - I didn't realize you were still working, too. God bless you.

Ters - I hope Rae's post made you feel a little better. Your babies are going to be fine. I forgot that you already had three children; I had only remembered Raquel. You are going to have a big family once the twins arrive! I think that is so awesome. I have six brothers and sisters, and I LOVE it. I wouldn't have changed a thing about growing up with my family. Victor must be psyched to be having a little brother. Also, I am all about nicknames. We haven't decided on names yet (we have a few and we're waiting to see what the girls look like), but each name we have already has a nickname. It's funny how everyone is different. My sisters won't let anyone shorten their children's names. I find that really hard to do sometimes.

Sherry - I hope you are feeling better today.

I've been thinking about Danielle, Lisa, Steph, and all the other MIA mommies. Please post if you can, just to let us know you are okay.

AndreaR

Daniele'sTwins

05-20-2006, 03:52 AM

Hi everyone...I am still here! I just woke up thinking I may have been having a contraction but I guess it was just BH because it went away! UGH

Jason...CONGRATS on those babies! I am sooo happy for you. Keep us posted.

Monica...great news on Anthony's homecoming!!

Sgarrett...I am having a c-section do to my own medical conditions. Also, I have placenta previa now so they have to preform a section with that.

Steph...How lucky are you with that date! ANd you can still watch Mindy on the 30th! ( I have the date and time on my calendar) I keep thinking if these babies hold out until Monday they will be Gemini's!! I think that would be so cool because that is the sign of the twin PLUS I really do not want to have 2 little boy "bulls"...lol

Tracy...I have been out of work since my 24th week. I am a second grade teacher and I was already have contractions. NObody thought I would make it this far!

Stacey...Your babies are HUGE!! Are thjey sure they calculated the right date for you?

Brandy...Congrats to you too on your baby boys!

Felisha...I am right there with you with your ups and downs!

Andrea...YAY for those contractions! I want some!

As for me we had a level 2 u/s again on Thursday. My boys are weighing at 5.5 and 5.7!! I really cannot believe they are that big! I cannot believe I have made it this far! I am so excited to meet them! I want to see them and touch them and kiss them soooooo bad! I can't wait anymore!

swineland

05-20-2006, 08:19 AM

Hey everyone!

Just didn't want you to think I was totally MIA....I'm still here!

Been reading the posts, but too tired to put my own two cents up. I'm happy to hear about the new "hatchings" going on and pray that all the near future deliveries go well.

As for me, I am at the end of my rope with all of this. I know I shouldn't complain b/c I have had a relatively "drama free" pregnancy. But my belly is hard as a rock, those boys are PACKED in there, and both heads are pushing on my ribcage. I feel like I've been in a car accident and I'm all bruised. Of course, I'm up half the night b/c I can't sleep, so I have been able to watch hours of mindless fun like "Mama's Family" and "Blind Date". :)

We've been patting my tummy for the last 5 months saying "just hold out till May 19th, guys!" as we are so excited to see the Da Vinci Code. So, today we are attempting to go to what will be our last movie for awhile. It's 2 1/2 hours long and we are hoping to get the theater that has the reclining seats...otherwise, it'll be hell. But, we love going to the movies and this is the "grand finale" to our movie-going for now.

May 31st can't come soon enough.....

I think of all of you every day and hope that, other than the norm at this point, you guys aren't suffering and uncomfortable too much.

Sorry about my complaining as of late...it's just nice to know that I can "vent" to a group of women who know exactly what I'm going through. My spirits are high, though, and I'm just SO ready to have my little boys home with us. Everything is so ready......makes time stand still. I feel like I'm watching the biggest pot of water boil....and the burner is on low.

Take it easy everyone....
Steph

Tiny Blessings

05-20-2006, 08:49 AM

My, my, things are really hopping around here! Hooray and congrats to all of the new additions and successful births. I am so tickled for everyone and my anticipation grows each time I log on to hear about more babies and scheduled dates for even more to come! :throb:

Just wanted to check in. My NST was yesterday and it was fine. Next Level II is Tuesday, than anothe NST on Friday. Got alot of work done this week when I could, but by the end of the week I was sooo tired and grumpy. Cutting back on the amont of work I am doing out of necessity now. Someone asked about working from home...I still am and it is working fine....computer, email, and phone conferences all make the majority of tasks manageable and my secretary brings me any paperwork that cant be sent electronically.

Gotta run...stay safe, everyone!

Tina

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vthompson

05-20-2006, 09:59 AM

I just wanted to check in today. Glad to hear from some of our MIA moms. Lisa, where are you? I think I started experiencing contractions yesterday. Nothing regular and only slightly uncomfortable. I keep telling these babies to stay in for 2 more weeks, though.

Rae - I am so glad to hear that everyone is finally home! What an amazing story George has to tell those beautiful girls!!

I DVR'd a movie on WE called half a dozen babies. It is based on the Dilly Sextuplets. Well, I am going to veg out. Sorry I didn't respond to everyone. I am being lazy.

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

05-20-2006, 10:01 AM

Ok, I think I have been having contractions every hour since 5am. They do not hurt that much but they are there. I am with my mom. My DH is at work about 45mins away. I am going to my cousin Lisa's Baby Shower that is just 3 streets away at a country club right near my house. Then...who knows, I may be headed to the hospital if this keeps up. I will let you all know soon.

Lisa...HI! Where are you?

qbanmom5

05-20-2006, 10:37 AM

Hi!

I just pigged out on cottage cheese, bananas, eggs and toast. Trying what I can to pack those baby pounds on. I have a question, will drinking more water make them gain more? I have been bad about the water since the accident cause I am sooo sore and getting up to the bathroom is a nightmare. Maybe if I drink my gallon they will have more fluid to suck down? Sherry will know that one I am sure. Sherry where are you btw?

AndreaR: You are soo sweet and your posts are always so thoughtful. Yes we will have a Large family. We only counted on the 3 but only God knows what he has planned. I always wanted a lot of kids but financially was afraid. I am glad that you enjoyed having lots of sibs and I hope my kids do too. I grew up with just a sister (older) and always dreamed of having more brothers and sisters. I even had a very large imaginary family when I was little. I know, some kids have an imaginary friend, I had a whole huge family of like 12 kids. I always shorten names: Terri is Ter (or Terbear which isn't shorter but anyway). Victor is Vic and Raquel is Kelly (or Kelly belle or Kelly belly which she doesn't like cause I accidentally called her that at school):D

Good luck Danielle! Hope its time for you! I am really anxious to see some babies!!!! So Jason and Mindy, start taking pics and send them our way!

Don't know if I have updated you all but there is a "coverage investigation" going on with the registered owner of the vehicle that hit me. The driver was not the owner and other than running a stop (at 55 mph) he was driving with a suspended license in his friends truck. Mercury insurance isn't accepting liability yet because of this coverage glitch. Whatever that means--we haven't been able to get any answers but Mercury probably doesn't want to cover it cause their policyholder lent his truck to someone without a license. I don't know about insurance, so I don't know what is going to happen. If I have to sue the registered owner that could take forever but if I have to I have to. Oh and the driver is nowhere to be found-the insurance co. is still trying to contact him for a statement and can't find him.

Faith and Patience is all i have these days. Maybe the stress is keeping these babies from gaining weight? That's just one more thing to stress about.... But today I am taking it easy, lying on the couch and drinking my :spitwater :spitwater

Love, Ters

vthompson

05-20-2006, 11:37 AM

Ters - You have so much on your plate right now. I cannot imagine how stressful and frustrating all of this insurance business must be. I really hope it all works out to your advantage. What a scum bag that driver is. People just amaze me! I did not realize how many children you already have. Your twins are so lucky to come into such a big loving family! I am not sure about the water, but Sherry probably will know.

Daniele - I am going to keep checking now to see if you have any babies today!

I am watching a show on Discovery Health about a family that had a set of twins and then a set of sextuplets. It is making twins seem like a piece of cake (lol). The mom showed her stomach and although I expected it to be very stretched out, it was still shocking. For those of you with children, after the babies are born, how bad is the skin...and be honest.

I will check back later.

Valerie

LucasMom

05-20-2006, 11:45 AM

Hi everyone! We have babies! Logan Briscoe and Dylan Benjamin arrived on Thursday, May 18th at 3:22 pm and 3:33 pm, respectively. After my induction was pushed back due to the hospital being too busy on Wednesday morning (long story), I went into labor on my own on Wednesday night at 7:45, and the boys were born next afternoon, vaginal delivery. Logan was 7 pounds, 6 oz. and 21 1/4 long. Dylan was 6 pounds, 5 oz., 20 1/2 inches long. No problems, no NICU time, and we are HOME!!! Just got here about 1/2 hour ago, but wanted to tell you all we are ok. Pretty sure from the doctor that they are identical, but won't know for sure until pathology report comes back. Haven't read any posts, but hope you are all well.

It is amazing, and I will tell you more later, and post pics.

Mindy

LucasMom

05-20-2006, 11:46 AM

vthompson

05-20-2006, 12:07 PM

Mindy - That is fantastic!! I am so happy for all of you and I can't wait to see pictures! :yippee:

Ok, Ladies, I think I lost my mucous plug last night and more today. Get ready for TMI...it was a very thick and large amount of discharge, also very sticky. However, there was no blood or anything. Is that what it looks like? I called the on call doc and he was of no help really so I figured I would go to my experts! Any info you can offer me would be really appreciated! I am kind of freaking out...does that mean I am going to give birth soon?

Valerie

Daniele'sTwins

05-20-2006, 01:09 PM

MIndy...Congrats on your boys!!!

I just got back from my cousins shower and we are headed for the hospital right now. Today could be it! My mom will be writing when something happens!!!

XOXOXOXOXO

AndreaR

05-20-2006, 01:24 PM

WOW! stuff is happening!! This is so exciting.

MINDY - CONGRATULATIONS! That is such wonderful news. And I can't believe you are already home!! Much love to you and your family.

Daniele - GOOD LUCK!! We'll be praying for you. Can't wait to get an update.

Valerie - sorry, but I can't help much with the mucous plug question. I think it's supposed to be brownish/reddish, though, isn't it? Based on what others on the board have said, you can lose your mucous plug several days before you go into labor. Sorry that the doctor wasn't helpful. That stinks.

Ters - that's too bad about the car insurance. Like you said, it's the last think you need right now. I hope it all gets resolved quickly and that you don't have to sue that guy. That would just take forever!

We just got back from Circuit City (where we bought a camcorder) and Home Depot. I'm pooped. Off for my afternoon nap.

AndreaR

qbanmom5

05-20-2006, 01:59 PM

Mindy: That is awesome!! Cant wait to see them and glad you are all home!

Danielle: Please keep us posted and good luck!

Valerie: With DD#1 the plug was like a large clump with a little tinge of red (pinkish). Water broke later that night. With DD#2 I lost a little bit at a time for a few days and didn't go into labor until like 2 weeks later. It was clear and slimy (mucousy-hence the name). Good luck and let us know. I also saw a piece of that sextuplets show. Enough to see the belly which was pretty horrific. To be honest, aside from stretch marks, my belly was o.k. after the first 2. After the third there was some extra skin left not quite hanging but just not taut at all. I think because it was my 3rd and because I was 30 and never a big exerciser. I can't speak for twins and now being 35 I can only imagine that I will have lots more loose skin and stretch marks. Hopefully not like the lady on t.v. but enough to make me go for a tummy tuck (or like Sherry joked a torso tuck):rotflmbo:

Question for new moms cause I honestly can't remember: In the few weeks before the belly button comes off can they wear onesies or just the side snap shirts with the belly exposed? I truly don't remember. Can they wear the sleeper gowns or those one piece sleepers? Thanks, and talk to you all later, Ters

mommyof4at26

05-20-2006, 05:10 PM

congrats mindy, valerie mine was like that last monday but brownish in it too and i still have mucas coming out. so,last night i started having diaherea and contractions 5 min apart at 100 this morning,i went in at 7am to the hospital and was discharged at 200 this afternoon, i was having contractions but my cervix was not dialating they gave me 3 bags of iv fluids and a shot of turb,and i have a bladder infection,so its getting close i am so excited.:yippee: :yippee: :spitwater :spitwater

Daniele'sTwins

05-20-2006, 06:23 PM

ok Ladies and Jason...I am home again. I am still only 2cm and the contractions stopped I guess...UGH! So annoying! I left the hospital crying because I am so sick of going and nothing! I am having a c section anyway! I don't understand why they want me in full blown painful labor before I can go. I though 36 weeks was really good. OH FREAKIN WELL!

Hope Lisa is ok.

mmzill

05-20-2006, 08:30 PM

So much happening!!!!

Rae - so glad George is home! That is wonderful!
Mindy - Congrats! I'm so glad everything went so well for you! That is terrific.
Valerie - I lost my mucus plug and it was just a big blob of very thick mucus, not pink just yellowishy white mucus and a lot of it. Like a thumb size amount....sorry TMI :(
Jason - it was very nice what you said about those of us that spent time in NICU. It is stressfull, but amazingly we all get through it. I can't believe it's been almost 8 wks since the boys were born, NICU seems so long ago now.

I can't wait to see pictures of all the new babies!

Our guys are good. I'm hoping Nathan will be home by the middle of the week. :clap:
~Monica

LucasMom

05-21-2006, 07:26 AM

Hey Guys,

Sleepless night number one down, just making some coffee!!:crazy: :crazy:
We are all doing well here and it is just going to take a while to get the sleep schedule down!!

I am going to try to post a pic here...wait, how do i do it again??

Mindy

Dad of twins

05-21-2006, 10:21 AM

Hello ladies! We are all home at last! Nathan got to come home yesterday but we stayed the night in the hospital with the wife and his little brother. Noah gained a little weight today so we got to bring them home. It is a great feeling to be home with them. I think they look alot alike but nathan is a pound heaveier, so we will have to wait and see.

Mindy: my wife wanted to tell you "God bless you" that your babies being that big. It is deffenitly worth the wait.

To the rest of you it really sounds like things are moving fast. I know it may not feel like it but it is. Before you know it they will be walking!! The time goes by so fast!

I hope that you all are doing well!
Love you girls
Jason

vthompson

05-21-2006, 11:24 AM

Jason - Congratulations on the homecoming! That is so exciting! I am sure you are all relieved.

Mindy - Can't wait to see pictures!!

Daniele - I know it is easier said then done, but try not to be discouraged. I will be here before you know it. Hang in there! We are all here for you!

Rachel - It seems like things are going to happen very soon. Keep us updated!

Thank you to all the ladies who responded about the mucous plug. I do not know what I would do without all of you. You are truly my friends and my experts!! I lost some more today. It is pretty gross...it is just a large clump of discharge (sorry TMI!). Just like Monica described it. YUCK!!

Lisa...getting really worried now!

Valerie

qbanmom5

05-21-2006, 11:37 AM

Mindy, if you have a digital camera just insert the little smart card thing into the computer. Then go to lilypie.com and edit your ticker. It will ask about the picture and hit browse then find the drive that reads your smart card and find the pic. Sometimes if its too big it will take forever. Or just get a web hosting subscription (like photobucket) upload your pics there and add a link here. Maybe someone else will have more details. Can't wait--you too Jason.

Lisa??????? Sherry??????? Heather???????? Don't leave me hanging girls!!

TMoT

05-21-2006, 03:24 PM

I'm heeeeere!! Didn't think I had been gone so long until I checked in and saw I had missed almost THREE PAGES of very exciting posts!!!

First of all, Brandi, CONGRATULATIONS on Reese and Rylee!!!! I don't know how I missed your post, unless we posted at the same time! (!?) You sound full of confidence and joy, so I'm sure the moments will just fly by through the nicu time till you're all home together as a :throb: family:throb: ! You must be thrilled!!!! Please keep us posted and link some pictures when you can!!! xox

Andrea... Andrea?!?!? Any news?!??! I'm so excited for you! Just can't wait till the Pelican "drops"!! ;-)

Daniele, you too!!! 2cm is already some really good progress, so things are really going to start happening now! :yippee:

AND Valerie, too -- my goodness!!!!! Any ob visits anytime soon to see about dilation?? Are you feeling anything? I'm sure that was your mucous plug, but the speed at which things move can really vary from here on out. Just please keep us posted on how you're doing! xx

Mindy, what SUPER news about Logan and Dylan deciding to bust into the world on their own!!!!!!! :-D And they (and Mommy) did such a stellar job of it! Vaginal and all! You are amazing!! :-)) Can't wait for the pics! (And watch out with that coffee and b/f!!! ;-) If they don't sleep at night, you'll know why...! ;-)) xox

Ters, sorry about the weight-gain drama. At this point, the babies will get whatever weight they need from you, so it seems to me like you are doing fine. Just be sure to DRINK!!! :spitwater AND try to be as patient as you can so they can stay in there and simmer as long as possible. I'm rooting for you, sweet woman. I also have a u/s tomorrow and I'll let you know what "our" weights are (since I'm two weeks behind you) so we can compare. Don't forget that we're the last on the due-date thread, so it makes sense that our babies are smaller still!!! ;-) Big *hug*!

Rachel, sorry about all your misadventures too! :-( The fact that you're keeping them in there is a true achievement! You are doing all the right things!!!! Just hang in there! I'm rooting for and thinking about you!!!!!

For everyone else (LISA?!?), glad you've got your dates set and/or that things are still cooking. Time is just FLYING now, isn't it!? Hold on to your -- erm -- seats!!!! ;-) Our Big Day will be here in NO time!!!!! :-))

...In my case, I've had a VERY busy couple of days, including: a hair color/cut (really looking pretty cool/punk now, but still long!) baby clothes for hospital bag (2 different trips -- and culture shock each time!), "crafty stuff" for making "display" (?) for traditional Belgian baby candy (to give visitors at hospital/home), AND the Final, Very Last, ULTIMATE (FOUR HOUR) trip to IKEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We bought all the last things we needed to complete the House Reorganization (!!), and when this stuff is assembled/organized/loaded-up, I can honestly say we'll be "ready"!!!!!!! Whew. It's been such a process and taken SO LONG, I can't believe The End is in sight! Whew, again. ...So you know what I'll be doing for the next few days (once again!)... NESTING!!!!!

...IF my energy holds out!! I've been SO TIRED, so crampy and so HUGE-feeling these last 24 hours, I'm really suffering a "stretch" in my patience. Well, it's always related to discomfort (especially gas and these @#$% cramps!), so I hope that goes away SOON and improves my outlook!

Otherwise, I also had an ob appt on Thursday which went fine -- except that babies were BOTH transverse then (!!!!), and Baby Girl had her butt in my crotch! (!?!) ]-( Well, they've been moving a LOT since then, so I imagine things have changed... Will be able to check tomorrow at my u/s appt, so I'm excited about that.

I'll check in with all of you again after that, and hope to hear some more exciting, exciting news! Way to go, Hot Mamas! Keep up the great work!!!

Love, love, love!

PS My best friend gave birth to her (third) little boy yesterday in Virginia!!! Everything went fine, but she said it was her hardest delivery ever! :eek: Word to the wise! (But I guess me and Ters are the only ones left on this thread with subsequent vaginal pgs/deliveries, anyway, so....!!) ;-) xox

megzmom

05-21-2006, 04:23 PM

Hi everyone. Well my last day of work was nice but it started my first day of h***!!! I went in Wed the 10th for our 3D sonogram and I was feeling fine but like my period was going to start. Dr. didnt even look at me jsut sent us to L&D. I was upset becasue I thought it was nothing. Ends up that I was contracting every minute! Apparently I have been having contractions during work all the time. I thought it was the boys moving in different directions. Dr admitted me right away eventhough I was dilated. I tested positive for protein in my urine. He put me on magnesium since I was only 33wks and they gave me the steriod shots too. The magnesium was the worst experience of my life. Some women feel hot and like they have the flu but not me. It was 100% worse feeling. I swelled up 10 lbs in 2 days and was thowing up with major headaches too. Finally he slowly took me off and 3 days later I was released from the hospital.

I slept all the next day and went back into the high risk hospital that night because contractions started coming every minute again. I wasn't admitted but they gave me some muscle relaxers and released me with contractions.

I slept for 2 dyas and woke up feeling myself for the first time in a week. We went back on Thurs for a reg check up and they scheduled my "first" NST and of course I was having contractions. THe dr on call gave me terbutulal (SP) which only slowed them down for 20 minutes. I was still not dialting but thinning. He released me with no meds-yeah!

Today was the best my mom and MIL suprised me with a baby shower. It was the best so far. MIL moved in while I was in the hospital and has been a life saver. Cooking and cleaning everything.\

Emotionally I hit my limit. I hardly every cried or got emotional this entire preg (besides when the students got to me) Now I cry so much. After the magnesium I went into a depression for a few days and jsut wanted the boys out. Now I feel better, even if I am on bedrest and I am feeling claustrophobic in my house.

I haven't read anything since the 9th. I hope that all the deliveries have gone well and the babies are born.

I am hoping the boys come in a week. Being in "labor" with contractions for 2weeks has made my stomach SOOO sore.

I missed you ladies soo much!

vthompson

05-21-2006, 05:54 PM

Heather - What an ordeal you have been through! I cannot believe how crazy things have been for you. I just assumed you didn't have access to a computer. Well, it sounds as though things have calmed down somewhat. I don't blame you for being emotional after all of that. I hope that you can try and post more so we can stay updated. Hang in there. It will be over before you know it!

Sherry - I am glad that you posted. I was beginning to get worried about you. Make sure you take lots of rests during this nesting period. Don't overdo it. You know how I worry about you. I had an internal last Thursday and I was effaced, cervix beginning to soften and thin. No dilation yet. I go back this Thursday so I will ask her then.

Well, tonight the Cavs playoff run ended! It was fun while it lasted and gave me something to look forward to.

Valerie

LucasMom

05-21-2006, 08:39 PM

Trying again...sorry!

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LucasMom

05-21-2006, 08:41 PM

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AndreaR

05-21-2006, 09:14 PM

Daniele - Wow, you had a close call, but I guess those babies aren't quite ready. Hang in there. Did they schedule any date for you yet, or are they waiting for you to go into labor?

Rachel - Sounds like you're pretty close, too. Good Luck!!

Monica - Nice to hear from you. Thanks for posting. Praying that Nathan gets to come home soon.......

Jason - How are things going with the boys being home? That is so great to hear. How is your daughter doing?

Sherry - It sounds like you had a very busy weekend. Make sure you take it easy - don't nest too much. You worry us so.... Good luck at the u/s tomorrow.

Heather - So good to hear from you, but I'm sorry you were in the hospital so much. It sounds like you had a really rough time. It's great the your MIL is there to help. Hopefully she will help make bedrest more tolerable for you. Hang in there - you're almost there - you can do it!

Valerie - sorry about the Cavs : (

Mindy - Your new ticker is so cute! Logan and Dylan are gorgeous!! How's it going?

I'm so uncomfortable. Eleven more days...it sounds like eternity. I think I have DH at his wit's end. He's trying so hard, though.

Good night all - Hopefully everyone (with babies in and babies out) gets a good night's sleep!!

AndreaR

newmomx2

05-22-2006, 06:05 AM

Missy - Check - Yep I am still here...I have finally started to feel a good bit of pelvic pressure and lower abdominal pain - I go to the doc this morning and I am NOT leaving without a date - even if it is at 39 weeks - I can't believe I am already 37 1/2 - I think I must be going for the longest on this message board !!! Where is Andrea and Lisa - my due date buddies????

Last night I think half a dozen people called me just to see if I was still around - sadly YES...although I am proud to say I made it through this past weekend with my DH working nights - I was a bit scared to be alone but it went okay

Brandi/Mindy/Jason - CONGRATS, CONGRATS, CONGRATS.

Mindy - your babies were such great weights and you came home so quickly that gives me great hope that everyone will be fine on my end.

Brandi - Your little ones will be home before you know it ! Looking forward to pics

Jason - I am glad to hear that everyone is home safe and sound ! Keep us posted on the sleepless nights.

Well I am happy to say that DH and I decided to have him take FMLA for like 8-9 weeks. It is unpaid but at this point having him here to help is worth more than the money - especially since my boss is getting me a raise while I am on maternity leave (15% !) :yippee: :yippee:

Well I better get back to work - I need to get a few things done before I jump in the shower and head to the doc's office - I will post a bit later with hopefully a date to share !!

Everyone keep cooking. Personally I am done cooking and ready to meet my little men !

vthompson

05-22-2006, 06:07 AM

Mindy - The boys are adorable! I can't wait to see more pictures!!

I am so uncomfortable this morning, it actually woke me up. I have pains in my thighs, arm, hand...I actually started crying, not because the pain is that intense, but sometimes it seems so hard to handle. I know everyone is feeling the same way, I just needed to vent. Some days it seems like it will never end.

I will check in later.

Valerie

p.s. I am watching Saved by the Bell, it is the only thing on. I was laughing because someone was talking on a cell phone and it is HUGE! Even bigger then my cordless phone.

vthompson

05-22-2006, 06:09 AM

Missy - We must have been posting at the same time. I cannot believe you are already that far along! You are truly an inspiration! Where is Lisa and Andrea? Having babies perhaps? Well, make sure you post after your appt!!

Valerie

swineland

05-22-2006, 07:23 AM

Hey guys....just checking in!

Danielle, I can see how frustrated you are and I sort of feel the same way. Although, I DO now have a date set for the section, I felt very anxious and scattered when it was just a "let's wait and see what happens" situation. Hang in there.....the end is near.

Valerie, sorry about the Cavs :( My DH wanted them to win, too.......

Sherry, I am so jealous about you and your IKEA trips! We don't have one in Florida and if we did, watch out. We are getting a new bed from there and unfortunately they don't ship, so our inlaws are going to go get it and drive it down (right when the babies come....perfect timing, eh??) Anyway, glad you are still cooking and that you got a fab new rocker hairstyle!

Brandi, Mindy and Jason: Well, 3 more of you "bit the dust", as it were. The list of remaining pregnant people on this thread is getting smaller and smaller :) Logan and Dylan are SO precious......they're just perfect!

Heather, I am sorry to hear of your unexpected hospital stay and the ensuing stress it has caused you. At least, when all is said and done, your babies are still cooking and are doing okay. Rest assured, though, I totally understand your frustration and I know we are ALL getting unbearably uncomfortable in these last days/weeks. Especially for you and I, as we are both in Orlando and dealing with 95 degree days!! (P.S. are you delivering at ORMC or Celebration??)

Lisa, I'm feeling clearly convinced that you are having/have had your babies and we are going to get "the post" soon enough! You've never been MIA this long and it can only mean one thing!

Well, this weekend we saw our movie.....the seats did NOT recline, but I made it through anyway! Very good movie.....can't believe it's so controversial. If the people who are boycotting the movie are so deeply rooted in their faiths, then this shouldn't threaten them at all. (Sorry if that's any of you and I offend...just my 2 cents!)

Also, we went to BJ's and loaded up on stuff that we just don't want to run out of in the middle of babystorm 2006! Got 36 roll of TP, 24 rolls of paper towels, 48 lbs of dog food, 40 lbs of cat litter, a huge multi-gallon dispenser of detergent (All Free and Clear) and other supplies. The nesting instinct is REALLY kicking in!

Hey, I have a question for all of you: does anyone else feel like their hips are starting to hurt again, if they ever did stop. I've had about 4 or 5 months of no hip pain at night, but recently it's started up again. I wonder if my body is "getting ready" for delivery!

Well, I gotta go.....
Talk later
xoxo
Steph

PaulaP

05-22-2006, 10:03 AM

Hey all! Congratulations to all the new moms and dads! It is such an exciting time in here!

I've not posted nor read posts in several days. I've been a little freaked b/c of my blood pressure. I went in last Friday for a nst and my b/p was way high. The nurse waited a while, took it again, and it had come down, but was still not great. And yes, my hands and feet have really started retaining fluid. The dr. sent me home, but reminded me of all preeclampsia symptoms to look for. I can be a bit paranoid at times, so I don't know if I've really had any of the symptoms or not. I go back for a recheck today and am afraid that I may not be coming back home. I know that I've gotta do what's best for my boys, but I dread the thoughts of being in the hospital. Of course, if my b/p doesn't behave, I think they'll take them anyway. So we'll see soon enough. I'll be 36 wks on Wed., so I was really hoping and praying to hold off until then. But then again, it is a blessing for me to be where I am now, so I shouldn't push things, I guess.

I'm having a terrible time with numb fingers and arms. Is anyone else having these issues?

I'll check in again soon--- hopefully from home this afternoon!

-Paula

mommyof4at26

05-22-2006, 10:24 AM

hi i just got back from my ultrasound there fluids are great so nothing here almost 35 weeks so i hope soon,i am personally done and ready to go have a good day,:spitwater :spitwater sherry?????????

AndreaR

05-22-2006, 10:45 AM

Missy - you are doing so great. Not only have you lasted 37.5 weeks, you are still working! WOW!! I am thrilled that your DH is taking so much time off. That's awesome. That time you have together as a new family is going to be soooo special. I too am having lower abdominal pain, just on the lower right side. It was so bad at one point this morning, I got scared. But it's dulled now, so I guess I'm okay.

Valerie - I know what you mean about crying. I am on the verge all day long, even when I feel good. DH just called to check on my and I was crying about Barbaro (the horse that broke his leg during the Preakness on Saturday). I think we've just hit the wall. It won't be long now. Keep up the great work. It seems like you can't handle it, but you can. Just look back on all that you've been through the past nine months! You're almost there!!

Steph - I can't believe you made it all the way through The Davinci Code. Isn't it 2.5 hours long!? You're a trooper! That is a great idea about going to BJs and stocking up on everything. And I was cracking up at "Babystorm 2006." Luckily, I am having no hip pain (other than when I stay on my side for too long). I have heard from other mothers though that that is very common, and very painful! I hope you are handling it okay.

Paula - Sorry to hear about your b/p scare, but I'm glad you got to come home. Good luck today - let us know how you make out. My fingers are very numb in the morning, but so far my arms are okay. Keep drinking water -it's good for swelling and b/p.

I hope everyone else is having a good day (as can be expected). You are all AMAZING women, and you are all so close. Hang in there! :throb: :throb:

AndreaR

newmomx2

05-22-2006, 10:47 AM

Well all was good at the doc: BP is low, no sugar, lost 2 lbs - I have ZERO dilataion - the doctor said I have a uterus of steel ! It is ironic - it took 3 years to get these babies in and now they don't want to come out !!!! Oh well I recognize this is not a bad problem to have at all ! I think I am just so emotionally ready at this point !

I did walk out of there with a date - they are confirming with the hospital but May 29th I am to go in at 9pm and they will start induction overnight with a foley ball (has anyone had this done??) then at 5am the next morning start Pitocin - I am trying to do a vaginal delivery - he told me the odds of a c section will be increased to 40% with the induction - he has a feeling I will still be closed next week ! But I will be 38 weeks and 5 days - so the babies should be 7 to 8 lbs and do great ! they are both head down so theoretically I am a good candidate for vaginal so I am going to try..he said at any time I can change my mind and he will flip me to a c section - he is on duty for those 24 hours so I will have my doctor - YEAH !

My only other option is to wait until June 5th - then I would be almost 40 weeks !

So ladies do you think 38 weeks 5 days they should do great - right - he almost wanted me to wait one more week !!

Steph - Funny you mentioned the hips hurting - mine stopped for about 4 months and just started to hurt again !

Paula - my hands are numb every night - I think about everyone on the board has suffered from this !

Heather - glad to hear from you and that everyone is still cooking - it must have been very hard but they will be fine !

newmomx2

05-22-2006, 10:54 AM

AndreaR - we posted at the same time I was laughing about you crying about Barbaro - because I watched the race Sat. and sat here and cried like a baby !

EBTwinz

05-22-2006, 11:39 AM

Guess What.... I had my babies!!!!! Sorry for not posting earlier but I just got out of the hospital today. It's been a very busy, emotional couple of days. I went to my OB appt on Thursday. Apparently I was in labor and didn't even know it. I was dilated to 4 cm and BP was high. They sent me to L&D for observation but told me that they thought that I would have my babies that day. I was a little in shock and didn't believe them. I went to L&D and I was dilated another cm. I was having contractions about 2 mins apart. They started to get pretty uncomfortable. All the sudden, I had 5 people in my room. One to admit me, one to put in an IV, one to put in a catheter, etc. It happened so fast!! I was prepped for my c-sec and the babies were born at 8:32 and 8:35pm. The c-section was very quick. It lasted about a half hour. They numbed me (by the way, the IV in my hand hurt worse than the spinal) and next thing I knew, Ethan was out.

They were a lot smaller than what my last u/s indicated. Ethan was 5.13 and Brady (who was suppose to be over 6lbs) was 4.12. Ethan was grunting and having some problems breathing so he was sent to NICU. We got Brady in our room by 1am that night. He is soooo tiny! I didn't get to see Ethan until that next evening. It was very emotional to see him hooked up to monitors and have an IV, but I know he wasn't really sick. When I got back from visiting Ethan, they brought Brady in my room to tell me his is on his way to NICU b/c of low blood sugar. So, I had both babies in NICU by Friday night. They technically aren't "NICU" babies, but needed some extra care and our hospital only has a well baby nursery or the NICU.

I was discharged yesterday but decided to stay until today. It's hard to leave them in the hospital but I know they will be okay. I spoke w/ the doctor before we left and they think the babies will both be home by the end of the week. Brady's glucose is fine and he was on the billi rubin light when we left. He is bottle feeding and expected to come home either tomorrow or Wed. Ethan's breathing problems are resolved. He just needs to take a bottle. He only fed through a bottle one time. They are just so tired they want to sleep through everything. Hopefully Ethan will take the bottle and we will have him home by the end of the week.

I will post pics later tonight. They are so darn cute and I love them soooo much!!!!!!

C-section isn't that bad. I"m not going to lie, it's painful the next couple days. but, just make sure you get out of bed and walk around or you will feel worse. ANd get the drugs! It's so much better!!!

Well, I am exhausted and need to rest. I will check in later. I need to read some posts to see if anyone else had their babies.

~Lisa

CanadianChick

05-22-2006, 11:50 AM

Hey Everyone,

Well last night I made my first trip to the hospital because I was having contractions only to be told they weren't strong enough and I was only 1cm dilated and 50% effaced, Argh I think this is the most frustrated I've ever been.
I am so uncomfortable, every time I stand up I have so much pressure that I think something or someone is gonna pop out!
Warning here comes a TMI....is anyone else having a hard time wiping themselves after they go to the washroom? I'm thinking of inventing some kind of Toilet Paper on a stick wipey thing!
I totally feel for you girls who are crying at the drop of a hat, I saw a two legged dog on Oprah the other day and cried for hour and thanked god that my pup was born with four!
I dont know how you girls that live in warm climates are baring your pregnancies today it is only 6degrees celceius and I am sweating like pig.
Well best of luck to all of you and may god grant us(and our dh's) patience during this last leg of the race.
Take it easy everyone
Kirstin

Ps: Congrats and way to go for all you who have had your little ones this is so exciting and I am SOooo Jealous!

swineland

05-22-2006, 12:09 PM

YAY LISA!! Congratulations to you and your family. :yippee: and a job WELL DONE on your part.....you made it!

I can't believe how "off" the ultrasounds can be......I guess it truly is just a rough measurement and no one REALLY knows the weights until they are, well, weighed! They'll be home in no time....don't you worry.

Kirstin, I had to laugh a little when I read your TMI question. For the last couple months I have been thinking to myself "I wonder if any of them on the board have this much trouble wiping back there??" It really is akward. Maybe we should patent and market some kind of rear-reaching wand thing, like you suggested. We could call it "The "***"istant" :)

Steph

vthompson

05-22-2006, 12:17 PM

Lisa - I was so glad to read your post when I checked the forum! I have been telling my DH for a few days now that my "Penn State Friend" (that is what we call you!!) hasn't posted and I was worried. Well, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: I am so excited for you. It sounds as though the babies are going to be home in no time! I am sure it was very hard to leave them when you were discharged, but it won't be long. I absolutely cannot wait to see pictures.

Kirstin - I am sorry about your hospital visit. That has to be very frustrating. But, at least your body is dilating so hopefully, it will go fast. I understand the wiping thing. The bigger I get, the harder it is to reach down there. It is even harder to give a urine sample at the ob.

Missy - I give you so much credit for going this far. At least you now have a date! It will be here before you know it. Those babies don't want to come out because you have given them such a nice home!!

Paula - I am sure that you are analyzing every little thing now, I know I would be. At least you have an appt today so you can make sure everything is ok. I have been having a lot of problems in my hands and arms, especially my hands. There are days they just ache.

Andrea R - I was laughing at your horse story. If I would have watched the race, I would have cried, too.

Rachel - Great news on the fluids! Keep them babies cooking!

Steph - Tell your DH thanks for supporting the Cavs!! (lol). I was laughing about your Baby Storm 2006 comment! My left hip hurts from time to time and it actually travels down my thigh. That was part of my problem this morning that kept me up. It really hurts sometimes. I am glad that you got to see your movie this weekend! I feel the same about all the protests. I don't understand why if you feel that strongly about the movie, then just don't go and see it. No one is forcing you to see it.

Talk to everyone later!

Valerie

qbanmom5

05-22-2006, 02:29 PM

Congrats Lisa!! Beautiful babies. I am sooo excited I just can't wait. So many mommies having babies! I feel so proud of all of us cause we've come so far!! It is tough and going to get tougher once they're born but remember "God only gives us what He knows we can handle." I have to keep telling myself that too....

Ta-ta, Ters

newmomx2

05-22-2006, 02:29 PM

Congratulations - I am so excited for you ! Sounds like they are doing fine and the pictures are so cute !!!

I am thinking Andrea is also having her babies !! WOW last week was busy 4 sets of twins were born !!!

Rest up before they come home.

vthompson

05-22-2006, 02:50 PM

I just lost my post...I will try again...

Lisa - The boys are adorable!! I cannot believe how much hair they have! You look great in the pictures, too! Congratulations again! :yippee:

Ters - I saw your post on the May board about pumping. I was wondering the same thing. I want to have milk in the freezer in case I need someone else to feed the babies, but when do you pump? After a feeding, before, in between? Anyone else know? I realize people think it is too much to pump and feed, but I want to at least know how/when to do it for when the need arises.

Valerie

sgarrett

05-22-2006, 03:03 PM

Wow, how exciting! So many babies!

Lisa: Your pics are adorable! Congrats

Paula: I have major numbing and pain in my hands and arms. You can get wrist supports at any drug store. I wear them to be at night and they do help some.

Steph: I went to see DaVanci code yesterday too. The book was better! Through the whole movie Isabelle had her foot in my ribs, I was sitting on the back row so I keep raising my arm to try to give her more room. I know the people around me thought I was nuts. I have had some hip pain, mainly when I get up in the morning.

Kristen: I know where you are coming from with the TP thing, like we do not have enough wonderful things to deal with. The other day I came out of the bathroom and my husband starting dying laughing. I had TP hanging out of the back of my pants!!!! Thank god I was not out in public! Since it is impossible to shave my bikini line (can not shave what you cannot see) I had my husband take the clippers to me this weekend and he pretty much skinned my bald! I wanted to kill him!

It is really reassuring it hear about everyone having their babies, I still have a ways to go so I am also jealous! I love seeing the pics and hearing the birth stories. I have a doc appt tomorrow and my last baby shower! I cannot wait to get everything 100% done. We are close.

Take care!

Staci

JacobsMom

05-22-2006, 05:17 PM

Stacey...Your babies are HUGE!! Are they sure they calculated the right date for you?

I agree - they FEEL huge! LOL! Believe it or not, they can only be off by 8 days! I either conceived Sept. 20 - which was my original thought, or Sept 28. - which is what they determined at 5 1/2 weeks gestation.

qbanmom5

05-22-2006, 05:38 PM

Hi all!

Glad that you all mentioned date of conception cause I have been wondering lately. You see, my last period was Sept 28 and the date of conception was either 10-7 or 10-9 ( I have short cycles like 24 days). My first level II u/s was Jan 9th and according to my calculations I was about 14 weeks and they had me about 15-16 weeks. According to my calculations (since I have3 other kids) and that wheel thing they use my due date should be about July 4 or 5. According to that u/s they determined my due date as June 27. Could that be why my kids are small? I know I keep dwelling on this, but I think I am actually like a week behind what they think I am. Anyway, do you guys know the date of your last period? Just curious, Ters

Daniele'sTwins

05-22-2006, 05:40 PM

Wahoo Lisa!!!! Congrats On Your Beautiful Boys!!!

Daniele'sTwins

05-22-2006, 05:52 PM

WAHOO LISA!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL BOYS! I am sooo happy for you and everyone else that has been having their babies!

Mindy...Your babies are beautiful too! Are they identical?

Heather...Congrats on no more work, it is about time! I am sorry for your terrible week! I HATE the hospital, I would have cried too.

Andrea...I actually do have a c section date set for JUNE 7th!!!! Which would put me at 39 weeks!! I think that is way too long! Plus I am at risk of having a possible 06-06-06 due date and that freaks me out! ESPECIALLY with twin boys!

Valerie...It is so funny that you were watch saved by the bell today because so was I !! I was laughing at the cell phones myself. I remember that my pareents had that big "BRICK"My father still says that was the best phone he had...lol

Steph...yes my hips hurt now too! Especially at night, I can only be on my side for a short time and then I have to flip because of the pain.

Paula...Sorry to hear about the high BP, but if they have to take the babies out sooner because of it, it is only for the good of the babies.

Missy...You are AMAZING with how far along you have come!

Kristin...I agree with the whole wiping thing ...AND when I have to pee in the cup at the doctors office I miss and hit my hand all the time! LOL I JUST CANT REACH!

I have a doctors appointment tommorw afternoon I am hoping I hear some more news. I think this whole pregnancy went by sooo fast for me until week 34...and that is because I was having so many contractions since week 24 that people were telling me they hope I would make it to 32 weeks, so I started expecting to go so early and now that I am 36.3 weeks I feel like I have gone over my due date. Does anyone know what I mean?

Daniele'sTwins

05-22-2006, 05:57 PM

Ters...my last period was 9-9-05 and I think I conceived on 9-24-05.

qbanmom5

05-22-2006, 06:14 PM

Thanks Danielle, What is up with these dr's making women wait forever for inductions???? I heard from the beginning that full term for twins was 37 weeks and now I am hearing all kinds of other stuff.

Valerie: About the pumping, I don't see where we are going to manage to squeeze that in (no pun intended). I think a few months back Sherry mentioned we could pump from one boob while nursing from the other? But what if the other one wakes up hungry right after I nursed and pumped and am empty? I really think we could benefit from a 3rd boob right about now.

Whoever made the comment about not being able to wipe (sorry prego brain) that was hilarious. I don't have a problem wiping the back, its the front I can barely reach. Sorry if its TMI but we are all in this together and hold back no secrets!! An arm extender with tp at the end would be great!

Sherry: How did it go at the doctors? Write back when you can I know you are a busy gal.

love, Ters

AndreaR

05-22-2006, 06:24 PM

LISA!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Those boys are gorgeous!! And you look fantastic in the pictures. I'm sorry that the boys aren't home with you yet, but it sounds like it won't be long.

Daniele - Doesn't 39 weeks seem impossible? You can do it, if you need to. And if the babies decide they are ready to come earlier than that, they will. I do know what you mean about being prepared to have them early, only to find out you've lasted this long. Think of Georgina!

Ters - The date of my last period was 9/11. We did IVF, so I should know the date of "conception" (which would have been when they retrieved the eggs), but I can't remember. I do know that I found out I was pregnant on 10/10. So I'm definitely a little ahead of you.

Valerie - You raise a good question about pumping. My plan is just to b/f for the first few weeks. I don't think I'll have time to pump, too. But I'm hoping that once they are on a good schedule and if I have a good milk supply, I can start pumping a little every day (in between feedings) and stockpiling for when I'd like someone else to feed them. I didn't read Ters's post on the May board - I'm just chiming in - hope you don't mind.

I just took a bath for the first time in a long time. We have a nice big tub with jets, but I can't get out of it on my own. DH was nice enough to tear himself away from the Red Sox/Yankees game and he helped me out. The bath felt soooo nice. Of course, as big as the tub is, my belly still wasn't under water. That was pretty funny.

I know we talked about cleaning the bikini area a long time ago. I was able to do it on my own for a while, but now I have completely given up on it. I should ask DH, but I keep forgetting. He's always at work when I get up and take a shower. It's so far gone now, I don't know if there's anything I can do. I figure that my OB has seen worse. At least I'm clean....

TP issues - check!

Have a good night everyone,
AndreaR

LucasMom

05-22-2006, 06:46 PM

Tired Mommy here...the boys are most likely identical, but we are still waiting on the pathology reports. They are doing great, we are tired but so happy. Lucas is doing a great job as big brother. I think I saw Jason and Lisa had babies, and I am so fried that I will have to go back and read the posts again, so I apologize if I missed anyone. CONGRATS!!!

Will post more pics later.

PS- Had minimal to no swelling pre babies, now my ankles look like flotation devices! Excess blood volume and fluid, should clear up shortly. Looks horrible. I feel like I have been through a 10 rounds boxing match! But I didn't tear, and I got my boys out relatively quickly, 19 hours and 1/2 hour pushing time!

Almost there to the rest of you!! Write more tomorrow!

Mindy

TMoT

05-22-2006, 07:15 PM

w00t! Way to go, Lisa!!!! The boys are adorable! And maybe I'm really out of it, but they don't look too small to me! (?!) Well, I'm praying for some quick progress in the nicu for all of you, and congrats, congrats, and congrats again!!!! :yippee:

I think Andrea is having her babies too.... ;-)

Heather, glad you are "home" now and sorry about all the hospital escapades. Everything will be okay. Just please keep taking care of yourself! :throb:

AndreaR: You're an amazing woman, too! I think you get the Cheerleader Award for our thread for this month! Keep hanging in there and being so positive!!! xx

Missy, you've been doing SO SUPER awesomely WELL -- and I'm so glad you're reassured with a fixed date now too!!!! I have a feeling you will be really psyched to see those babies come at full-term+ -- and God willing -- with no need of nicu, etc., etc. And you'll probably be really glad then for the extra time they got to stay in there and cook... ;-) Glad you have something definite to look forward to in the meantime though! :-)

Rachel, CONGRATS on the excellent fluid levels!!! :-) Do you think there is a connection between that and :spitwater :spitwater :spitwater ??? ;-) Still rooting for you, girl!!!

Paula, Valerie, et al: RE: Swelling/tingling/numbness/bloating/joint-aches and pains/pre-eclampsia/toxemia. Okay. This is it. I PROMISE I WILL NEVER SAY IT AGAIN AFTER THIS POINT (until we are all on the b/f support thread together)....;-): In order to keep keep the babies' aminiotic fluid fresh and clean, to help your kidneys, liver, etc. to function properly under the undue strain of a twin pg, and to keep all your extremities (including your brain!) appropriately hydrated (so they don't swell, tingle and go numb).... DRINK YOUR WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D ...It's been a while that I've felt even a GALLON A DAY is not keeping the bloating/carpal tunnel/tingling stuff at bay in my own case, but that is what we all should be shooting at imbibing, every day, till the very end our our pgs!!! Come on gals!!! We're almost there!! Don't give up and have to be rushed into the hospital with toxemia or pre-e because you weren't getting as much fluid as you needed to!!! (I'm saying this as much to myself as to everyone else out there!) Let's give these babies a good fighting chance right up to the last minute! They---and WE---deserve it!!!!!!! :-)

Okay. Done. Sorry for the tirade, but it's been a while...! ;-)

Steph, cool about the IKEA delivery!! ;-) Just out of curiosity, which bed did you get?! We have the MALM (in Birch) with the cool rolly table that goes across the width of the mattress. It's where I sit and write all these long-winded posts to ya'll!!! ;-)

Steph/Staci: I can't believe that about The DaVinci Code (Steph) -- that the book is better!!!! Wah. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I thought the book read like a screen-play! So, I'm disappointed that the movie didn't create a bit more "depth"... Sigh. Oh well. DH and I will go see it anyway, probably....

Speaking of which, Da Vinci was a genius, wasn't he? I've thought about the Mona Lisa (besides The Code stuff), and to me, she looks like a breastfeeding mom... :-D Just remember that image when you start to b/f and see if it doesn't ring true... ;-)

B/F pumping question (Ters/Valerie): (Val, I thought you were going to ask ME about those b/f issues!!! ;-)) :-D The best time to pump is on Boob "B" while Baby is nursing on Boob "A." Why? Because there are two kinds of milk: "Fore-milk" -- which our body produces and "stocks up" between feedings; it's kind of like a watery "appetizer" for baby -- not a lot of nutrients, but "thirst-quenching" -- until baby's nursing triggers a "let-down reflex" in Mommy, which starts production of the second kind of milk. "Real" milk -- our bodies start to produce this creamy, nutrient-rich breast-milk (=Baby's "dinner") after the let-down reflex kicks in, and the supply is virtually limitless. As long as baby nurses, this rich milk will continue to be created "on the fly," for as long as baby wants it. (This is why there is no such thing as not having "enough" milk. Unless there are extenuating circumstances (medical, health or otherwise), all moms are able to produce milk for their babies in quantity and quality that Baby needs. Period.)

Okay... Now about the pumping question... ;-) If your milk has "let down" due to Baby nursing on Boob "A," you will be getting the same flow of rich milk to Boob "B," which (PERHAPS!) no one is taking advantage of... Conventional Wisdom says it is, therefore, easier (milk flows more freely) and HEALTHIER for baby if you pump and store milk during this time from the second, "free" boob, for Baby to drink later. OTOH (Big Caveat): When you are nursing TWO BABIES (!!!), the same rationale applies to feeding THEM! I.e., if Baby A is nursing on Boob A, then Baby B might as well be nursing on Boob B, so you can take advantage of the let-down, creamy milk, etc., etc., etc.... *sigh* SO, because we don't have a third boob (!), this makes pumping a real challenge for b/f twin mommies! I still will have to experiment with this myself, but if you choose to tandem nurse (i.e. both at the same time), you can still pump _directly after_ nursing, in order to take advantage of the milk that has let down. You just have to make sure, at each feeding, that you alternate the breast you pump from, so that the fore-milk production stays equal for each feeding.

Okay, that's enough of that for now. If you have more questions, though, I highly recommend you buy the VERY BEST B/F BOOK ON THE PLANET (by La Leche League), called "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding." I have referred to this book religiously throughout my two previous (fabulous) b/f experiences, and I insisted that my mom bring me a (third!!) copy for this coming b/f challenge too... ;-)

Ters, I have no clue when my last period was because I had some "break through" bleeding around that time, during which I may have already been pg, so... ??!?! But I was thinking the exact same thing: Maybe your due-dates are wrong. OR maybe the u/s is "off" -- like what happened with Lisa...?? Your belly looks so big, though, it seems hard to believe the babies would be as small as you said. Have you had a fundal height measurement recently???? ....Hmmm.

Speaking of which, today, I had a u/s appt and got the news that both our little ones are measuring two kilos (=4.4lbs) each! Doc said it was just as if each of them was in there all alone! I am so proud of them! :-) They are doing some really funky gymnastics, though: Baby Girl is sitting in my crotch, with her back along my tummy; and Baby Boy is diagonal, behind her (?!) with his head down. Doc says her butt and his head (they're "cheek to cheek" - ar, ar!) are equi-distant from "The Exit," so it's impossible now to even tell which is Baby "A" and/or Baby "B"! In this position, it would also be a race to see who comes out first -- just to keep things exciting!!! ;-)

Fight Song for Tidying the Derriere-area: Someone from the July thread posted a HYSTERICAL tip: "Lean to the left... Lean to the right..." ...!!! :rotflmbo:

Take care, gals. Sorry if I missed anyone. Gotta get to bed!
xoxoxo

qbanmom5

05-22-2006, 07:52 PM

Sherry: Thanks for the b/f info. So even after I have fed both on both boobs, I should be able to pump some more I just have to alternate which breast I am pumping? Can I pump from both? Wont I be empty?? Great weights on the babes btw.

Are you all planning on waking up the sleeping twin when one wakes up for a feeding? Or will you just feed on demand as they wake up and cry? I am trying to imagine which scenario will be more do-able for me seeing as to how I will have my other 3 kids home all summer and needing of me too. I have never been a fan of waking a sleeping baby, but I think it might be easier? Except for the positioning, etc. Not sure how I will handle that yet.

have a great night guys and I will be in touch tomorrow, Ters

PaulaP

05-22-2006, 07:56 PM

Congratulations Lisa! You have beautiful babies and I know you are so happy to have them here and healthy!

Kristin and others having bathroom issues: your wiping comment is so very true! Between that and not being able to even hit the cup at the drs. office, going to the bathroom is no carnival these days. The cup issue happened to me today at the drs. I can't help but laugh at myself when it happens though. I'm so glad to know that I am not the "Lone Ranger" with these issues.

Well, my drs. appt was not too great. I had no protein, but had gained 7lbs since last Friday. I am really retaining a lot of fluid. My b/p was super high, and the dr. decided to admit me to the hospital for monitoring. She even said that we'd probably have babies Wed. (start of wk 36) or Thur. So I tried to prepare myself for my hospital stay. However, at the hosp., my b/p stayed low, my bloodwork came back good and babies were behaving on the monitor. So next thing I know, the midwife came in after talking to my dr. on the phone and said---you're going home. I still have to do a 24 hr. urine collection at home and take it back to the hospital, but at least I will hopefully be able to rest at HOME! I go back to the dr. Wed. as long as I have no preeclampsia symptoms while at home.

Thanks for all the sympathy/understanding about the tingling/numbness. My fingers fill like overfilled sausages and my ankles are the biggest they've ever been in my whole entire life! Oh the joys of pregnancy! And thanks Sherry for the water reminder. I do drink a lot, but thinking about it, I have slowed down a little lately. Maybe that has had something to do with my b/p and numbness. I'm going to do better and try to get back into the water hole!

Well ladies, take care, and keep bubbling!

-Paula

sgarrett

05-22-2006, 09:09 PM

Ters; I asked that question at my BF class about should I wake a sleeping baby up so they can eat together. They lady teaching the class was a twin mommy and she said ABSOLUTELY! She said it was the only way we would get any sleep and it would help them get on a schedule. I felt the same way though, like it would be mean to wake them up. But she said it would be worse if mommy got no sleep! Hope that helps, oh and on the last date of my period I did IVF too, I do not remember the date of the procedure but I do know July 5 would be 40 weeks gestation.

Take care all,

Staci

AndreaR

05-23-2006, 01:02 AM

Ters - the nurse/teacher of our multiples class (mother of two sets of twins), recommended that if one baby wakes to feed, that we wake the other baby. she stressed very much the importance of getting them on the same schedule. i am planning on doing it, and i am planning on tandem nursing. she gave us some tips for positioning them when you're by yourself (otherwise you can have someone bring them to you or take them from you and help burp). i'm trying to remember them exactly (i'm very tired right now). she nursed on her couch where she could prop her feet up on her coffee table, and she used lots of pillows and rolled up blankets to prop and position them while leaving her hands somewhat free. she brought the babies to floor near the couch in their infant car seats, where she could easily reach down and grab one, even the second baby, after the first baby was latched on. she said it's common that one baby is a stronger nurser, so get that one latched on first, and that will help the milk come down on the other side faster (kind of like what sherry said about pumping and nursing at the same time). hope that helps...i had the same questions/concerns before we went to the class. i'm not sure i'll be able to do it, but at least i have a plan.

i agree, a third boob would be nice, as would a third arm/hand.

AndreaR

swineland

05-23-2006, 01:21 AM

Well, I see I'm not the only one up at 3am, Andrea! :) I awoke with the biggest craving for a bowl of cereal, so here I am.

Sherry, what a kick! We are getting the Malm bed, too, only in black/brown. I asked DH about getting the rolling console table like you have to go with it, but it doesn't come in a king size. Do you like the bed so far? We have never had a platform bed before but we LOVE LOVE the way it looks. We're getting a brand new mattress too, which is nice b/c we can knock off a few hundred bucks by not needing the boxsprings.

BF: I have no clue what is going to END UP happening, but my PLAN is to try and tandem feed the babies, waking one up when the other one is hungry. Every twin mom I've talked to or read about has said it's essential to do that or else you'll just be feeding ALL day long. And for what? It's not like they'll go into therapy 20 years down the road and say that, when they were 2 weeks old, they can remember mom waking them up and it ruined their life.. ;) If mom gets no sleep, the babies will be JUST as stressed/unhappy as they may or may not be after being awakened.

Lisa, the babies are too cute! All these photos of the new arrivals lately is making my mouth water.....just can't wait to get to where you ladies are!

These poor guys are packed in here.....I mean, it is tight as can be. I can feel both their heads and they are usually up right under my diaphragm/breastbone. I keep telling them, just hang in there....we're coming to get you on the 31st!!

Jeez, I can't believe how awake I am....this sucks. I guess I'll go do some Sudoku puzzles.....

I'll check in later this AM! Oh and I have a 2pm OB appt.....I'll post updates later.

Steph
P.S. On the Barbaro topic, I didn't actually cry but I came VERY close...I said, turn the channel or I'll lose it. Poor guy. I'm such an animal lover that if I see anything like that it'll put me over the edge anyway.

Daniele'sTwins

05-23-2006, 02:27 AM

Hi again....i have been having cramping every 5 minutes sice 3:00am BUT the cramping is in my middle stomach not down low. could it just be something I ate? I would reallly HATE to call up the doc so early because of something I ate! UGH

vthompson

05-23-2006, 06:12 AM

Daniele - If I were you, I would call just to be on the safe side. You never know at this point.

Paula - I am sorry to hear about your hospital experience. At least you are home now and can rest. Will you still have the babies Wed or Thurs?

Ters - I had the same questions for Sherry. I have a double pump so can I pump both boobs after the babies are done feeding? My plan is to wake the other baby up at night to feed so that they will begin to develop some sort of schedule. DH will be home for a month and I am really hoping that by the time he goes back to work, they will be on some sort of a schedule. Am I dreaming or what??? As for the period question, I cannot remember the date for the life of me. I know I have it written down somewhere. However, I remember the conception date of October 1st.

Sherry - Little do you know, I posted the questions yesterday on this forum hoping you would respond!! ;) Thanks for the info...when you get a chance, read what Ters wrote because I have the same questions. Has your mom ever mentioned the book Mothering Multiples? It is a LaLeche book that is meant to focus on breastfeeding multiples. I was wondering if it was any good?

Mindy - That is great that you did not tear and only 1/2 hour of pushing! Great job!

Andrea R - I am so jealous of your tub!! We do not have one of those, just a regular tub. However, whenever we go on vacation we always request a room with a big jet type tub! I attempted to clean up my area recently on my own. I used very blunt scissors and just tried to cut some away (sorry TMI). It was very hard to do because I could not see anything. Well, I looked in the mirror and it looks ridiculous! I think I would have rather left it all crazy! On top of that, I now have an ingrown hair at the very top of my pubic region, where my torso and pubic bone meet. It hurts like h***! Oh, the stupid things we do!

Daniele - Good luck at the doctor's today!! I do know how you feel. Everyone, including doctors, talked so much about the possibility of the babies arriving early that I was always on pins and needles over every little thing. Just think, when the babies are here, all of this waiting will seem like forever ago!

Well, I am off to nap!

Valerie

swineland

05-23-2006, 07:38 AM

Meant to share with you guys something funny....

I got the mail last friday and was flipping through about to throw away this brochure looking thing when I realized it was a JURY SUMMONS for DH for June 15th!! I was like, you have GOT to be kidding me. He's never in his life been called for jury duty and the timing was just like....are we on candid camera?? Anyway, I've already got it postponed until October....but we both thought it was kinda funny.

Gotta go!
Steph

JacobsMom

05-23-2006, 08:00 AM

Hi Everyone,

Congrats to Jason, Mindy, Lisa, and Brandi on your new arrivals!

I cannot believe my babies will be here in less than 48 hours!!! :yippee: :yippee: My surgery is scheduled for 8am on Thursday. I cannot wait to see them, hold them, kiss them, take hundreds of photos of them. Everyone in our family has digital cameras, I figure there will be a minimum of 100 pictures of them before they are 24 hours old! LOL!

My friend Pamela, is coming over in about an hour to help me with some last minute things around the house. My hubby started his 2 week vacation today to start getting things ready. My inlaws will be here tomorrow about noon or so. They are going to take Jacob to his awards ceremony at school on Thursday and then bring him to the hospital to meet his brothers. This is really happening!!! It has gone by so fast, but then some days it has felt like it would never come!

Well DH is fussing at me to get off the computer and get busy. I will post more tonight.

-- Stacey

Dad of twins

05-23-2006, 09:01 AM

Hey there ladies!

Lisa: Way to go! Your babies will be home in a short time. It is weird that we were pretty close to due dates and our babies were only a couple ounces apart. That is weird.

About the U/S, They never told you that they are about plus or minus a pound. I guess I should have told you ladies that earlier!

The boys have been really good. The eat every three hours and are about 1/2 hour apart on feedings. We have to wake them up most of the time. If you have never tried gas drops, try them if you baby has bad gas or keeps throwing up. With our daughter it was like night and day. She was very colicky SP? but the gas drops made a huge difference! I think we have already gone through a case of diapers in like 3 days? What is up with that!

Well I have to go feed one of my boys. I wish all of you the best of luck. Can't wait to hear when you have the babies!

Jason

PaulaP

05-23-2006, 09:39 AM

Hey gals! I hope that everyone is doing well, or as well as can be expected at this point.

I am still "working" on my 24 hr urine catch. Funny thing is, during one of my hourly bathroom trips during the night, I realized that the jug I pour the samples into was almost full! I almost freaked! And to make things seem a little crazier, the sample jug has to stay cold. So here we have this large, red pee filled container in a bucket of ice in our bathroom. Needless to say, I had to call the hospital at 6:30 this morning to see what I was supposed to do about my full jug. They told me that I had to come in and get another one. We are 45 mins away and dh had already left for work. I had to ask my dad to drive all the way there, just for this empty jug, and bring it all the way back home, just to go back where he just came from to go to work. So, moral of the story is, if you ever have to do a 24 hr. urine sample, get two jugs! I tried to tell them that I drink a whole lot and I had an excess amount of fluid yesterday too. They should've known better to send me home with only one container. My m-i-l will be taking my samples in this pm to be analyzed for protein, etc.

Valerie, I guess that I'll have a better idea tomorrow when we'll have babies. If my b/p, fluid, and/or urine levels are out of whack again, I have a feeling that she may get them out Thur. or Fri. Otherwise, I really would like to wait until next Wed. (my 37th wk). But as we all know, I am not in control at this point and will have to do whatever my body chooses.

God bless and take care all!

-Paula

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swineland

05-23-2006, 09:58 AM

Hey Sherry...quick question.....

Did your Malm bed come with the slats??? I was just told that it doesn't come with them, but the website makes it sound like the slats and midbeam are included. Just wondering how your's came!

Steph

vthompson

05-23-2006, 10:55 AM

Paula - What an aggravation all of this urine collection has been!! You think they would have just given you 2 jugs, you are pg! Keep us posted about the possible due date!

Jason - It sounds as though the boys are doing really well! Can't wait to see some pictures.

Stacey - I cannot believe you only have 2 more days! I am so excited for you and can't wait to hear all about it!!

Steph - Good thing you got that postponed! Could you even imagine???

Has Tina posted lately?

Valerie

mommyof4at26

05-23-2006, 11:16 AM

hi everyone i hope everyone is doing good i am so excited i feel like i wanna jump out of my skin is anyone else this excited??:rotflmbo: :yippee: :yippee:

newmomx2

05-23-2006, 12:25 PM

Yeah Stacey !

How exciting you are going to have your babies so very soon !!!

Jason thanks for the update - sounds like everyone is doing great.

Mindy - looks like many of us are joining you very soon on the sleepless nights !

I think I started to lose my mucus plug today...maybe I will go into labor myself before I am induced Monday Night - in some ways I hope not because DH is working Thur - Sun days and is like 50 minutes away so that might be a bit stressful....

Take care everyone !

I am convinced Andrea had her babies - can't wait to read the post !!!

swineland

05-23-2006, 02:03 PM

Well, I just got back from my OB appt and all is well! My cervix hasn't changed a bit, although it's a little softer, but no dilation. My doctor said they are both definitely still breech and he felt Evan's little butt when he was checking me! How crazy!!

Anyway, since my section is scheduled for a week from tomorrow, we just said "ok, see ya then!".

I'm getting SO excited, but the 31st still seems so far away. I know it's not.....but when you are ready for something, the waiting can be awful!

So, that's my update.

I'll check in later...gotta go lay down now...
Steph

newmomx2

05-23-2006, 02:55 PM

Just me again...

I definitely lost my mucus plug no doubt about it..yesterday at the doc's office I was not dilated at all but something must have changed for me to lose it right?? I feel icky and had diarrhea (sp?) earlier - so all you ladies that have had babies before - does this mean any day now ?

Yeah Steph - only a week to go - if I don't go on my own I will also be induced for the 30th YEAH ! I think work is the only thing keeping me focused and not going crazy !

AndreaR

05-23-2006, 05:16 PM

Hi Gals and Jason -

I had a really long day. From a pregnancy standpoint, everything is fine. I'm just dealing with the whole landscaping project here. It's amazing how little stress I can tolerate these days. I called my mom & dad in tears early this morning, and they drove right up to come to my rescue. Thank God.

Well, I'm sorry to say that I'm just too tired to respond to everyone's posts personally right now. I just wanted to check in and say hello. I will probably be up in the middle of the night again, and I'll try to post more then.

Keep up the great work everyone. I'm off for a shower and then to bed!

AndreaR

TMoT

05-24-2006, 01:56 AM

Steph, how funny! I LOVE our bed, but in fact, we had to get the center-beam separately. Then, in the end, we threw my old box-spring right into the bed frame (the box-spring sat directly on the floor) and didn't use the center-beam either!! Since we moved, we've switched to using dh's old slat-system (in Europe, they often use these metal frames with slats built in as a bed-base, and he had two singles from his old place) instead of the box-spring... So, you might be able to cannibalize something that's still laying around your house... Otherwise, you have to get the center-beam... Geez. Wish I could send/give you ours!!! (!?!) ;-)

Glad things are shaping up for everyone. Missy, Daniele, you two sound like you're getting close -- how promising! :yippee:

Tina is MIA. So are Andrea and Felisha. Guess more babies are on the way!!! :clap:

Paula, sorry about your P Problems! ;-) I hope the news is good, and you are so lucky that your family is taking care of Mommy! :-) Either way, looks like your babies will be here soon too! Whew!!! :-)

Valerie, I was only joking about the post/question! ;-) Wow. If you have one of those double-pumps, yes. Certainly. The best time to pump would be after you've fed the babies. Milk is still rich (sometimes, if you nurse long enough, it'll even let-down multiple times!!), and the flow is better than when you have to pump without "encouragement." It should work. And, it's so cool to hear about everyone who's going to try twin b/f!!!!! :D I'll ask my mom about the Multiples LLL book. Sounds like it'd be a very good investment no matter what! Wish I'd known...!!!

Staci/AndreaR, thanks for the info on tandem nursing. The more "real-life" feedback we can have, the better -- definitely! Whew! ...AndreaR, I remember wanting a third arm with just ONE baby to nurse at a time! IMAGINE how this is going to be...!!!!! :eek:

Jason, so great to hear how the boys are doing and what a Super Dad you're being! It must be thrilling to be so "central" in the picture with them! You're just an awesome father!!! ...Thanks for the tip about the gas drops. I've used them before too, and they really DO work! Thanks for the reminder!!!!

And, btw, b/f mommies: We have to be really careful about what we eat -- especially in the beginning -- because of the effect it can have on Babies' digestive system. In my past experiences, I've had to watch out especially with dairy products, anything spicey (go figure!), acid-y stuff (even orange juice!) and some veggies (eg. broccoli)/legumes (beans) -- which would, as Jason reminded me, create gas (much worse/painful for them than for me!) and wreak havoc on Baby's tummy/intestines... :-(( So, if you're b/f and they're colicky, the first thing you should think about is "what did I have for breakfast/lunch/dinner?" I remember even keeping a diary of my eating habits with DS#1 to try to end up with things that were "safe" for him to "eat" too... Needless to say, I reused some of the "wisdom" with DS#2 too... ;-)

...Well, no news on my end for the moment. The boys' are off from school again (see how generous they are with -- esp religious -- holidays in Europe?!?!), so their grandparents are coming to spend the afternoon with us, then boys are going with them for the rest of the week (when they're _supposed to_ be at their father's...???!!). So, I've got my Nesting Plan in place (and dh wants to do some "last-minute" socializing -- if we can!), and glad to say we're down to the nitty-gritty now. Phew.

Gonna try to get a nap in though (?!), so I better go. Take care new mommies/daddy and keep cooking mommies-to-be!

PS The wife of a good friend of dh's had twins (g/g frat) yesterday at 37 weeks (!) and they ended up being pretty small! About 4.5lbs and 5.5lbs... Both need to stay in nicu for 2 and 1 week/s respectively, but they are doing fine. She was _induced_ though, and docs had (once again!!) miscalculated the babies' weights! Makes me SO leary about this u/s "weight calculating" thing! ...Jason, thanks for the pointer about +/- one pound. I guess I'll just try to keep 'em in there till they're 15 pounds or so, just to make sure...!! :rotflmbo:

EBTwinz

05-24-2006, 05:22 AM

Hi everyone! HOpe you are all feeling better. I know it's rough during the last couple weeks or so, but it's important to try and hold off as long as you can. The closer you get to 38 weeks, the better chance the babies will come home with you. YOu don't want to leave them in the hospital. It is so hard for me right now. I am going to start crying as I type this. My babies are okay, they are in a "crib room" which is right off the NICU. I guess it would be classified as a Level 2 nursery. They are co-bedding. Brady is off his IV and feeding tube. Actually, there is nothing wrong w/ Brady. He takes all his feedings either by bottle or breast and his sugars have been stable for a couple days. I think they will let him come home tomorrow. My hospital is very overly-cautious (which is a good thing) but I just want to bring them home. Ethan is also off his IV but still shows little interest in feeding. He still has a feeding tube. His respitory problems are resolved but he still has a spells where he breaths kinda fast. Whenever my dh and I are up to see them, my dh will feed Ethan while I b/f Brady. Well, we got Ethan to take a botttle each time. I trust the nurses and they are wonderful in there but I wonder if they just don't spend enough time w/ Ethan and just give him half a bottle then the rest through the tube. Ethan still puts his tongue on the roof of his mouth so we have to make sure it's down so when he's sucking, he's actually getting some food. So, as soon as Ethan decides to take all feedings by bottle w/out any problems, then they will remove the feeding tube, monitor him for a day then send him home. I hope he can come home by this weekend. My dh and I said we will go up for every feeding if we have to just to get the little guy to eat from a bottle.

I have been extremely exhausted. My day consists of waking up, pumping, get ready to go to hospital, pump, drive 25 mins to hospital, feed Brady or pump. Spend at least 2 hours, run errands then go back to the hospital for another 2-3 hours. We didn't get home until after 8pm last night and I had to pump two more times before I could go to bed. I just want them to come home with us. I miss them so much! ANd I hate the fact that I can bring Brady home but poor Ethan has to stay a little longer. I try to bribe the babies and tell them I will buy them whatever they want if they will just eat so we can go home.

Congrats to Mindy and Jason and everyone else who had their babies!

Jason: I noticed in your post that our babies were just about the same weights and both our bigger babies had the respitory and feeding problems. That is such a coincidence. How long did your's stay in the hospital?

Well, I am excited to hear about the other babies that will be born soon. Just hang on everyone and try not to rush it. I know you want your babies but it's better to stay pregnant than have them in the hospital. Sherry is right about her friend who was 37 weeks. I was a day shy of 37 weeks and mine were only about 5 and 6lbs and still had to stay in the hospital.

I will try to check in later.

~Lisa

PaulaP

05-24-2006, 08:58 AM

All this talk about weights is making me nervous. I really want to hold on as long as I can, but I just don't know if my b/p will let me. At one of my previous u/s, I had asked about the weight accuracy and she had told me +/- a pound, just as ya'll know by now too. But, my dr. said that it is normally pretty close to estimating their weights correctly. So I guess it's always a surprise to see how much they really will weigh. I'm praying for at least 5 lbs. each and keeping all of those still holding on in my prayers too.

Lisa- saying special prayers for you babies too! It sounds like it won't be long and they'll be home with you. Best wishes!

Take care ladies and keep drinking!

-Paula

newmomx2

05-24-2006, 09:27 AM

Lisa - I know it is hard but it sounds like they are doing good with no major problems and will be home soon - hang on you will have your boys with you very very soon.

I just had my last BPP and both boys are still 8/8. The tech said these definitely look like big boys and she is surprised how much they are moving given how far along I am. Baby A needs to turn over he is sunny side up at the moment..

I will be 38 weeks tomorrow - so all of you ladies still at 34-36 weeks you can do it - I have - hang on.

Paula - don't feel bad you need to do what is best for you health and the babies...

vthompson

05-24-2006, 09:32 AM

Hello everyone! I am starting to get worried now, too. My doctor is taking the babies at 37 weeks. What if that is not enough time? I just assumed it would be.

Lisa - I cannot imagine how hard it must be on you right now. It does sound like the boys will be home really soon. Keep up the hard work. You are doing a fantastic job!

Paula - In your situation, if they have to take the babies because of your b/p, then they are actually doing good for you and the babies. I think in that situation, it is healthier for everyone for them to be born. However, I am sure you are nervous. Just remember that the doctors are there to make the best decision for all of you.

Sherry - It sounds as though you are going to be leading another rock star life while the boys are gone!! :D I was curious how they do things where you are. Has your doctor talked about taking the babies at 37-38 weeks if you don't go into labor?

AndreaR - I hope that the landscaping turns out well. The last thing you need right now is added stress. I am the same way, I cannot tolerate even the smallest annoyance anymore.

Steph - That is so exciting!! The next week is going to fly by!

Missy - I think I lost my mucous plug over the weekend. From what others said on the forum and what I read, it doesn't necessarily mean anything. I guess you can go into labor that night or in 3 weeks from loosing it. I thought I had reached some big pg milestone, but I guess not!

Rachel - I am definitely getting more excited as the time draws near!

Well, Corey has decided to ram his head so far up by my rib cage that it actually feels bruised. When I lay on my left side, it is very uncomfortable because he is so far over. It just seems like every few days, things get more and more uncomfortable...however, babies if you are listening, you better stay in!

Valerie

qbanmom5

05-24-2006, 10:01 AM

Hi all!

I am in the midst of a close call. I went in yesterday for my NST and they noticed some dips in baby A's heart (she is the one that is only 3 lb 14 oz). When I mentioned that added fact to my favorite nurse she was appalled to find that in my chart and that no one had scheduled me a follow up with the peri himself. Because I was also contracting (cause I had been there 3 hours and missed my terb and starving and dying of thirst) she sent me to L&D with the reports on their last level II and my monitoring strip and other stuff. She said that the OB will probably want to deliver them early so they can allow her to grow outside since she isn't growing anymore inside. Also, she scheduled me an appt with the peri for today to have the lung maturity test.

The hospital monitored me for 3+ hours and found no dips in the heart rate (yeah!). The dr. wasn't there (my o.b.) and I had to wait for him to call back for like the full 3 hours. They kept telling me they were bringing me my terb and then they would come back and say they were waiting for the dr. to call back. Anyway, the nurse that was taking care of me told me that they could have just mismeasured her and totally minimalized everything. They switched to the night staff and the night nurse comes in and tells me that my dr. says I can go home because my cervix is closed. (Like I am there for contractions). I ask about the growth issue and all she says is to follow up witht the peri today. No word on what the dr. said regarding the growth or getting them out, or anything. Since the dr wasn't even there I dont know if anyone even saw my reports or what.

I am so frustrated. I feel like I am going to drive 1 hr. away for the lung maturity test and my o.b. is going to do whatever he wants anyway. He doesn't even bother about getting all the facts. I am so frustrated. Anyway, I don't know what all this means, but I had to let you all know. BTW baby boy is weighing 4 lbs 12 oz (not 4.8 I thought). His progress is normal.

I will fill you in later, Ters

sgarrett

05-24-2006, 10:12 AM

Stacey, Paula, Missy and Steph: You are all so close! How exciting, scary, overwhelming and wonderful! I cannot wait!

Jason: I read in a baby mag that with twins you go through 150 diapers a week! Imagine the landfills we will be responsible for!

Lisa: I am sorry you are having to go back and forth to the hospital. Your post reminded me what is most important. I have been so miserable the past couple of days, Isabelle (baby B) has decided to move right on top of some ligament in your lower stomach and it hurts so bad. Doc said there is nothing you can do but wait for her to move. I had my appt yesterday and I was secretly hoping he would say I had dilated some, but not go. I know they need to stay in a few more weeks to cook, it just gets so frustrating with all the new aches and pains and no sleep. It sounds like your babies are doing great and will be home soon, I will keep them in my prayers!

Has anyone out there gotten the arm's reach co-sleeper? Ours came in yesterday and it is really cool. It attaches to your bed so the babies can sleep right next to you.

Everyone take care!

Staci

sgarrett

05-24-2006, 10:15 AM

Hi Ters, we must have been posting at the same time. That is ridiculous! Do these docs not realize the emotional roller coaster you are already on? I hope you get some answers soon and I am sorry you are having to through that.

TMoT

05-24-2006, 11:41 AM

Hi all.

Ters, I feel awful for you too! :'-( The way you're being treated also makes me MAD! ]-( It is frustrating to see this going on, so it must be a hundred times more frustrating for you to go through it yourself! I feel so bad for you. :-( ...I am also worried about little Leia! Is it really true that she's not thriving in the womb now? How many u/s have you had (and/or fundal height measurements)?? I would imagine that's the only way they can chart growth _over time_, and isn't that what we're talking about here?? I just can't see it being _easier_ for either of them _outside_ your womb at this point. But, of course, I'm no doctor. Just wish your doctor was a little bit more in the picture is all!!! :-( *sigh* Well, try to take care of yourself in the meantime, and I hope the lung test goes okay. Leia, hang in there, sweet little girl! We are all thinking and praying about you -- and your brother too!!! xoxox

Lisa, I feel for you too! :-( NICU can not be fun -- as Jill and Monica have also told us. Just take one day at a time and keep doing the best you can. We are rooting for ALL of you -- Mommy and Daddy too!!!!!

Valerie, as far as my doc is concerned, these babies are staying in there as long as they want to and everything looks okay for me and them. What I know of singleton pgs, is that the womb does not start to "degrade" until after 40 weeks (unless there are other complications), so until that point -- and even further on -- babies are much better off INSIDE than OUTSIDE. I don't know what the conditions are for twins, of course.... But, I do know that the doctor wants to see that the babies contintue to "thrive": that we have regular movement (so you might be asked to keep a "kick-chart" near the end), and that they're not "stagnating" in growth... 'Course, the latter requires regular u/s monitoring and/or fundal height measurement (which, we know, is less conclusive when there are TWO though!). So, all my doc has asked is that we increase my appt frequency with her -- every two weeks now, and every week nearer to the due-date. I suppose, as far as she is concerned, if they stay in there (and don't get too overwhelmingly big -- but I already have delivered a 10+ pounder, so...?!!) till 40 weeks, she would have no problem with that. Frankly, all else being equal, I would have no problem with that either... ;-)

My sister was induced at 38 weeks and took her babies home the next day. She keeps forgetting to tell me their weights, but as we are seeing here, it's not all about -weight- when a baby arrives anyway. It's about _maturity_ of development (esp lungs and sucking reflex). And that is why just one more week in the tummy can mean magnitudes LESS of time needed in NICU. It's an obvious call for me, to be honest. I guess I just figure that one (more) week of abject misery in -my- life is NOTHING compared to the difference it can make in their little lives. *sigh* Well, that's the way I see it, but, then again, they can still come at any minute so it's not ultimately up to me/us anyway!!! (!?!?) :crazy:

So, try to keep simmering, Mommies. And, if you are feeling uncomfortable about an "early" inducement (part of why I kept writing that 38 weeks is considered "full-term" for twins), talk to your ob about it. It is you and your family who have to live with the outcome, so imho, you should be able to postpone if you have any reservations at all -- especially if babies are still content and thriving in the womb..... ;-)

Just my two cents, as always. ;-)
xoxox

qbanmom5

05-24-2006, 11:55 AM

Hi,

Thanks for being so wonderful girls. Sherry, I also wondered about the "get them out quick so she can grow" theory and can only imagine it being true if the womb is a hostile environment right now. I talked to my favorite nurse again this morning (the peri's nurse not the o.b's nurse with the personality of a wet paper towel). She says when I go this afternoon in addition to doing the lung maturity test he is going to measure me again himself and see if it was a mismeasure and/or how much she has grown since last week and we can take it from there. I feel a little better knowing at least someone knows what needs to be done. I will keep you guys updated!!

Thanks again, Ters

AndreaR

05-24-2006, 12:28 PM

Good luck, Ters.... I am so sorry you are dealing with all this stress. Please let us know what happens at the peri.

Lisa - Thanks for posting. I am constantly amazed that you new mommies have the time and energy to post, especially as you are making all those trips back/forth to the hospital. I really, really appreciate it, as it helps me get a picture of what my life is going to be like....NEXT WEEK! I hope the babies get to come home soon. I am praying for you and your family.

We haven't heard from Daniele since yesterday morning, when she was having those cramps. I wonder if she's having babies...

Paula - hang in there. Like someone said, if your b/p is too high, it's best for everyone to get the babies. out. And making it to 38 weeks is GREAT for a twin pg. You are doing fantastic.

Valerie - sorry you're so uncomfortable. It's the worst when you can't even find one good position. You're almost there - you can do it!

About "term" with twin pregnancies.... I've heard so many different things, including that 40 weeks is full term no matter how many babies you are carrying. But my OB and Peri both agree that after week 36, things need to be carefully monitored to make sure babies are growing/thriving, because there is a danger of them running out of room and fluid. My c-section is scheduled for 37.5 weeks because they don't want me to go into labor (due to the previous surgeries on my uterus). I have a feeling that they would let me go longer if they weren't worried about my uterine walls. About the weights - I have heard what Sherry has heard - gestational age and development is more important than size. If you think about it, it makes sense. We are all different shapes and sizes. Not every baby can be born at 7 pounds! I'm not that worried about the girls' weights - I just hope they are under 7 pounds so they fit into the "coming home" outfits I bought. LOL - just kidding.

Well, I'm off for my afternoon nap. I feel much better today. Thank God. I really am thankful that I have just about as many good days as bad days. I figured by this week I would be so miserable 24 hours a day. I even went out to lunch today. My friends are telling me not to drive alone though. Is anyone else driving or concerned about it?

AndreaR

sgarrett

05-24-2006, 02:27 PM

The only trouble I have with driving is it is hard to twist my body to look behind me when going in reverse. Other than that as long as I fit behind the steering wheel I will continue to drive! I always wonder what outings are going to be like after the babies are born. I mean how do you go grocery shopping with two? If I put both their carriers in the cart where do I put food? Yes these are the trivial things that go through my brain when I can not sleep at 2:00am!

twinsmakethree

05-24-2006, 02:34 PM

hi everyone!!

well as you all probably guess i have had my girls. Ruwaydah and Nusaybah was born may 21st ruwaydah was 4pds 16 oz born 11:50 Sunday and Nusaybah was 6pd 9oz born by c-section 12:16 everyone is home and all is well I did have a close call with death because of the epi but by the Mercy of God it was fine and everything else went beautiful. Both girls were born healthy Ruwaydah had to be in the NIC for 24 hrs because her sugar was low Iwas told this is normal for small weight babies but not severe after some glucose water through IV she was fine. I will post my whole story later we just got home and i was thinking of you all so much I had to write

Andrea

twinsmakethree

05-24-2006, 02:35 PM

Oh my husband is putting the website together once its finish i will give the link for the pictures

Andrea

vthompson

05-24-2006, 02:59 PM

Andrea - CONGRATULATIONS!!! :yippee: I am so glad that everyone is doing well! Can't wait to see pictures. Very interested to hear about the near death experience, though. I am very relieved that things went smoothly after that.

AndreaR - I actually stopped driving when I was put on bed rest. DH takes me to all my appts. Mostly, I stopped because the doctor suggested it and I am not supposed to be up and shopping and such by myself. I am pretty short 5'0 so who knows if my feet would even reach the pedals at this point (lol).

Ters - That is a load of crap, everything you are going through! I am sorry that on top of everything else, you have to worry about such nonsense with the doctors. Well, it sounds as though the doctor you are seeing today understands the situation. Make sure you post after your appt!

Sherry - You are correct...I have thought all this time that is more about the weights, but it really isn't. I think that is what is scary because you have know way of knowing if they are able to eat before they come out and unless you have the lung test, you have no way of knowing how mature their lungs are. Well, I guess this is all just more things to worry about as mommies!

Staci - I did not get the co sleeper, just a regular pack n play. However, I saw the co sleepers and they look really cool!

Well, I took a nap this afternoon and I am feeling better then I was this morning. It is warm here, 73. I was going to sit outside once DH gets home but now it looks like it is going to rain! Oh well!

Valerie

newmomx2

05-24-2006, 03:04 PM

YEAH - I am so proud of you a big welcome to Ruwaydah and Nusaybah :yippee:

Glad to hear that everyone is well (although it does sound like you have quite a story to tell !)

WOW looks like both my due date buddies had babies already :clap:

Regarding delivery my doc gave me 2 options 38weeks 5 days or 39 weeks 5 days - I opted for 38 weeks 5 days - hope you all don't think I caved in- I thought that was more than sufficient..but when I hear Lisa tell me to keep them in it makes me second guess myself....

Have a good night ladies...hope the new mommies get some sleep :D

sgarrett

05-24-2006, 03:08 PM

Congrats Andrea that is wonderful! I cannot wait to see the pics. It sounds like you had a pretty scary experience but I am glad everyone is OK!

Missy: I certainly would not feel like I caved, I would definately chose the closer date too! The doc would not give you the option if he did not think it would be OK!

Staci

TMoT

05-24-2006, 03:35 PM

Andrea, your ticker brought tears to my eyes!! "I went looking for a miracle and found two!" ... :'-) I am so happy for you and excited about Ruwaydah and Nusaybah having done such a great job! Hope the bad epidural experience has no lasting side-effects for you and, Hallelujah! that you are all okay!!! :throb: Can't wait to hear the rest of the story and so happy that you already posted to share your news with us! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! ..Now the Adventure really begins, eh?!?!!

AndreaR, it's nice to hear that you have as many good days as bad days. I would sum up my situation the same way! In fact, I think I have really bad days only 1 in 4 or 5, or so, so I'm still hanging in there pretty well. 'Course, you're further along than I am, so THANK YOU for being such an inspiration!!! :throb: ...Btw, I haven't driven since I was put on bed-rest, and in the meantime, my US driver's license has expired (!), so I will probably even have to take CLASSES, an exam, etc., before I will ever be able to drive again...!!! :crazy: But, I wouldn't even try to get behind the wheel in my current condition anyway. Brussels drivers are notorious @#$%'s, so it makes me stressed just to sit in the passenger side, let alone behind the wheel! NO THANKS!!!

Missy, you didn't "cave"!!! 38.5 weeks is already past "full-term" from what I've read (but we all have conflicting reports, it seems!), so your babes should be fine! 39.5 weeks -- :rotflmbo: ! Even with the earlier date, (I have a hunch) they may even be on their way already by then...!!! :-D

Btw, my sister wrote back that her girls were 6lbs8oz and 5lbs9oz at 38 weeks, as I mentioned. No complications -- whew. So, I'm going for at least 38 weeks too, like I said!!! ;-)

Ters, glad the nurse you like is taking care of you. As long as you are at ease, I am. You're my heroine! ;-)

Icky reflux coming on, so I'm logging off. Check in with you all later, and CONGRATS to Andrea again! Now ...Tina?? Daniele?? xox

AndreaR

05-24-2006, 05:41 PM

CONGRATULATIONS ANDREA! Welcome to the world, Ruwaydah and Nusaybah!! I am terrified to hear about your near death experience, though I'm relieved and thankful that you and the girls are okay.

Staci - I am the same way driving - it's hard to turn my body. So no parallel parking for me. I have resigned to the fact that I will not be able to do any real shopping with both babies. But if I have to run out quick for something, I think I could put one baby in the Bjorn (front carrier), and one baby in the carriage. A few weeks ago, I saw a mom at Whole Foods. She had twins in a double stroller, and a toddler walking next to the stroller (holding on). I sat and watched and thought, "what the heck is she thinking??" I didn't see her buy anything except a cup of coffee. Maybe she just had to pick up one little thing, or maybe she just needed to get out of the house. I suppose we'll know ourselves in a few weeks.

Sherry - ummm.....I know I have total pg brain, and I forget everything, but when did you go on bedrest? You seem so active!! Was it early, and you have since been released? If I lived in a city like you, I wouldn't drive either, but I have no choice.

Missy - I totally agree that you didn't "cave" on your delivery date. You'll be having babies next week!! That is awesome.

We got the pack 'n play, too, instead of the co-sleeper. We figured we'd be able to use it longer. We actually got two, one for our bedroom, and one for downstairs, so they can sleep down there during the day. Then when they're bigger and we travel, we'll need two portable cribs anyway. I do like the idea of a co-sleeper. I have heard that in the middle of the night, it's so nice to just reach right over. My plan is to make DH get up and bring the babies to me! At least until my c-section heals.

I have NST/BPP (hopefully I'll see my Peri while I am there) and an appointment with my OB tomorrow. I'm assuming that all is well, and they'll just tell me to come back on June 1 for delivery. DH can't go with me, and I can't find anyone else to go either. I hate going alone, especially at this stage. It's so hard just to walk back and forth between the doctors' offices. I'm a little mad at DH that he "can't" go with me. I know his job is really important, and he says he needs to get everything in order for when he is out, so he can "enjoy" his time "off." I know he doesn't mean it really, but what the he77 is he thinking?? Plus, he's only taking one week after the girls are born. I cannot convince him to take any more time, even though he hads loads of vacation time coming to him. My parents are going to move in for the first two weeks, then my sisters and in-laws are going to help for the next two weeks, and then we get our au pair (a live in for one year), so really, I should have enough help. I feel like I can't complain, because I know that I have more help than others, and I don't have any other children. But I'm still a little pissed at him. Am I wrong??

AndreaR

qbanmom5

05-24-2006, 05:53 PM

Hi,

Congratulations Andrea!!! Thanks for all your support girls. Seems like every time I get on here lately I have some gripe. Needless to say I second all of your views on driving especially after the accident. I had to drive myself an hour away for the amnio today cause DH had to stick around to pick up the kids from school. Little Terri was being tested for the gifted program today or else they would have missed some school and DH would have driven me. I hate driving after the accident! Especially on the freeway.

Anyway, as I am signing the consent for the amnio I am reading about how I could be cramping, leaking, have my water break, or go into labor. All an hour from my house (great!). Not to mention I was in our only vehicle for now so DH would have to beg borrow or steal a vehicle to get to me!

So... once again, I am disillusioned with these doctors and their lack of bedside manners. He tells me there is no need to remeasure because she was just measured last week and it is not necessary. All he did was a quick scan for a fluid pocket and insert the terrible needle. My results will be ready in 24 hrs. and that is it. I asked him to please fax the results to my o.b and he said he would. Outside of that, i have no info still.

I will let you know about the lung test. I am going to lie down cause I am cramping big time.

Now I am wondering about Tina and Danielle....

JacobsMom

05-24-2006, 07:32 PM

Hi Everyone,

I can't believe I only have 12 hours to go!! I am fluctuating back and forth between being excited and nervous! We have gotten a LOT of stuff done in my house the last two days. I think we sent at least 100 pounds of paper to the recycling bin at Jacob's school. My hubby has been cleaning like crazy - dusting and vaccuuming, etc. My inlaws came in today from Mississippi. They will take Jacob to school in the morning for his awards ceremony, and then bring him to the hospital. My hubby will call them on the cell phone as soon as he can get out of the OR to do so. Then my MIL is supposed to give the school principal the news. I figure they will announce it from the stage. As far as I'm concerned, I get the BEST awards of all!

AndreaR - I have been driving up until yesterday. The only difficulty I've really had has been getting my left leg into and out of the car. I have to do some creative stretching. My hubby drove Jacob to school today, and my friend drove me to pick him up. The boys have shifted around more today and I'm in quite a bit of pain. I thought it was safer for me not to drive. I even opted out of a quick trip to Target tonight which I normally would NEVER do! LOL! I also have been having to scoot my seat back every couple of days so my steering wheel isn't rubbing on my belly. It was getting a little hard to reach the pedals! And yesterday my feet were so sore and swolen that it probably wasn't the best idea for me to be driving.

FULL TERM - My OB and my Peri both have said all along that they consider 37 weeks full term for twins. My OB said that because I am a repeat c-section, that even with a singleton, they would go ahead and schedule me a week early. If the boys were not so big already, they most likely would have let me try for 37 weeks. I am not sure that I could hold out another week anyway, how I'm feeling right now. Maybe I could if I was on total bedrest, but I'm deciding to trust my doctors wisdom and trust God to take care of them. They are in His hands above all anyway. My neice had her baby between 34 and 35 weeks and he was just fine. I know every baby is different and I know there has been much prayer lifted up over these babies since last November. God has been completely faithful for my health and the health of the babies so far, I don't see any reason to start doubting now.

SWELLING - I am so swolen right now, it's rediculous. My feet look like they belong to a HOBBIT!!! But at least they aren't all hairy! This is probably TMI but I was wondering if anyone else is having this problem. The worst swelling I have is the triangle of flesh hanging below my belly to my crotch. It is so swolen and sore I can hardly stand it. The stretch marks are hard little ridges. It feels like some kind of ribbed gourd. This is also where my previous c-section scar is so it hurts like the dickens too. Sitting on the toilet is excruciating. I really wish I had one of those commercial seats with the split front. I took a nap earlier and put an icepack on that area and it seemed to help some.

BREASTFEEDING - I need to talk to my OB in the morning about this, but was wondering if you ladies who have delivered already could tell me. Since I am having a c-section at 36 weeks, how will my body know to start producing the milk? Do they give a shot to stimulate that or what? We had induced Jacob with pitocin before I ended up with the c-section so I figured the medication started it then, so I'm not sure how it will work with a scheduled c-section. Also, I have a Medela Pump and Style that a friend gave me to use. Should I take it to the hospital with me tomorrow, or just use the one at the hospital if I need to pump? I was thinking that the lactation consultant would show me how mine works if I take it.

Well, I need to get off here. I have some last minute things to take care of before I go to bed, and we plan to turn in early. I have to be at the hospital by 6:00am. I kinda wish I could go in about midnight and just sleep there. I'm not looking forward to getting up at 5:00 and driving to the hospital.

I'll pester my hubby to post an update on the boys as soon as he gets a chance. Or maybe my MIL can do it tomorrow evening. I may not let him leave the hospital! LOL!

Well, now that I have typed my whole message - I'm down to 11 1/2 hours! :yippee: I can't believe I will see my precious babies in the morning! I can't wait!

Take care everybody - and keep cooking!

-- Stacey

swineland

05-24-2006, 07:42 PM

Hey Stacey...best of luck tomorrow...you'll do GREAT! We will all be thinking about you and hoping to see updates as soon as is possible for you. Regarding the breastpump question, I am planning on bringing my Medela double pump to the hospital when I have my section next week. I want the lactation consultant to show me if I'm doing it wrong or right, plus if the twins can't be with you immediately after birth, they may ask you to pump anyway and I'd want my own pump.

Anywho......good luck girl!!

Steph

vthompson

05-24-2006, 07:58 PM

Stacey - Good luck tomorrow!! We will all be anxiously waiting for the announcement! I will also be bringing my pump with me. I am with Steph... I want the lactation consultant to make sure I am doing it right and if I need to pump for the babies I want to use my own pump so that I can get used to it. I spent almost $300 on it...I want to make sure I get my money's worth (lol).

Ters - You deserve a medal putting up with all these doctors and nurses. I just feel so bad for you and I wish there was more that I could do. Make sure you post after you get the results. Hang in there! You are a trooper.

AndreaR - I do not think you are wrong at all. I would be upset with DH also so don't feel bad. I would be nervous about going to the doctor by myself, too.

Missy - You did not cave at all! I am impressed that you are going that long!!

I have an NST tomorrow and an u/s. We will see if Corey has made it head down!!

Have a good night everyone!

Valerie

sgarrett

05-24-2006, 08:05 PM

I am so excited for you Stacey! I cannot wait to see pics.

AnderaR: I would be upset with my hubby too, but you never know he might change his mind after those babies are born about the vacation days.

Good night everyone!

Staci

qbanmom5

05-24-2006, 08:11 PM

Stacy I am sooo excited for you and can't wait to see your babies!!!! I will be praying that everything goes smoothly.

Thank you guys again for being my personal cheerleaders. Dh says I am just too soft and people take advantage of me. He would have already gotten in the dr's and nurses faces and gotten answers. I always expect for people to know what they need to do and do the right thing but I am finding that most people don't really care and the squeaky wheel does get the grease.

I really wish we all lived in the same state (country!) at least and could get together once the babies are born. It is amazing that you guys are like my closest friends through this pregnancy and I've never even seen you all in person.

Valerie: Are you having them 6-6-06 after all or is that not a set date?

Steph: I am excited for you! One more week...... I am sure the time will fly by.

Can anyone please remind me about Mindy's TV appearance. I think its the 30th? What time and channel? Despite having a degree in counseling, I have a horrible memory. I am a great listener, but then as soon as I hear it I forget. I guess that is why I am good at keeping secrets? And its not just prego brain either.

Missy: I think 38+ weeks is great for twins. You are my idol!

AndreaR: Soon you will have your babies in your arms too!! I feel like time has flown by.

Sherry: I have a feeling you will outlast us all by quite a while. You might even make it to July!!

I want pictures folks!!!!

Will write later, Ters

Daniele'sTwins

05-24-2006, 09:16 PM

Hi everyone, I did not get a chance to read the posts but wanted to tell you that I am still pregnant. I had a pretty good day today. I got a lot done. I am headed to bed now. I will try to write more tomorrow.

AndreaR

05-25-2006, 12:53 AM

can't sleep - reflux & sore throat (i think due to allergies)....

Stacey - Good Luck tomorrow (or today, I guess)!! This is so exciting. Jacob must be very excited too. I think it would be great if they make an announcement at his school. I can't wait to hear from you guys. Regarding your question about breastfeeding, I think you just start doing it, and your body kicks in. It doesn't matter that you're having a c-section. Sherry, is that right?

Daniele - thanks for checking in. Glad to hear that you are still cooking and that you had a good day!

Ters - Don't apologize for griping here. That's what we're here for. Plus, you've really been through it all during this pregnancy, so you have every right to gripe. You didn't go into much detail about the amnio, so was it not that bad? I'm anxious to hear the results. Sorry that you didn't get any reassurance about Leia's weight. Hopefully the amnio will show that her lungs are developed and her weight will be less of an issue. Mindy's show is on May 30th, on TLC. Here is a link:
http://tlc.discovery.com/tvlistings/episode.jsp?episode=11&cpi=55191&gid=14375&channel=TLC
I actually watched today's episode, and it was pretty good. I can't wait to see Mindy's. Speaking of Mindy.....have we heard from her lately? I can't remember.

Thanks to everyone for your support about DH. Staci - I think the same thing, that once the girls are here and reality sinks in, maybe he'll decide to take some more time. We'll see.

AndreaR

swineland

05-25-2006, 02:31 AM

Hey all...

Am I an idiot or have we not heard from Heather for awhile??? (Megzmom)

I am up (again!) and just totally can't find a comfortable sleeping position. The last week or so I've been sleeping every two-three hours it seems like, then my body can't take it anymore and I have to get up. I guess it's good preparation for the upcoming twin feeding schedule!!

Babies are moving around like crazy....they must be big, or tall, b/c I feel them everywhere. Way up high and way down low.......no room to spare!

Ters, your ordeals with the OB keep my blood boiling. I like to be the nice guy too, most of the time, but in this situation I would have lost my cool a LONG time ago. I'm so sorry that this special time of being pregnant w/ the twins has had to be so stressful for you on account of your lamea$$ doctor.

Today at 1:30pm is my last peri appt and I'm curious to see what the weight ESTIMATES are and if they are still indeed breech. I'll post an update later when I get back. Also, I booked a hair appt for tomorrow morning at 9:15 for full highlights and a cut and then I'm getting a pedicure! I've decided to have a total beauty day and get ready so when the boys see their mommy for the first time they won't think "what a hag!" :crazy:

Yesterday I went to see my friends 5-day old daughter....what a reality check. I just kept thinking, I'm going to have TWO of these??.....NEXT WEEK???? Oh lawd......

Well, I'm off to find cereal....
Talk soon!
Steph

TMoT

05-25-2006, 04:52 AM

GOOD LUCK, STACEY!!! I might have just caught you, but maybe not! Just wanted to let you know we're all thinking and praying about you and hope that all goes really well! Can't wait for the Big News!!!

Heather IS MIA! Heather??!

Gotta go finish reading all the posts, but I wanted to write so Stacey would hear from me too!

Love, love, love and more later xox

TMoT

05-25-2006, 05:12 AM

I'm back....

AndreaR, I had the same experience with my ex and first ds's birth. I was VERY understanding of the demands of his job (and good thing ds was born just before Easter weekend, otherwise we wouldn't have had ANY time with Papa then!), but in retrospect, we all regretted it a lot. I have a feeling that your dh will be captivated when he sees those babies -- and will also realize how much you need HIM, specifically, to be there -- and will come around. It doesn't hurt for you to share your feelings with him now though, either (=that you want HIM "there," not just anyone), imho. I think you deserve to have some comfort on this issue already. :'-) ...I did go on bedrest at 8 weeks. I was "down" till about 12 weeks, and then slowly got back on my feet again. Now, I'm trying to slowly cycle back in the other direction and keep horizontal as much as I can (when the Nesting Bug isn't biting!)! ;-)

Ters, MAMMA MIA!!!! I feel like going over there and clobbering some people for you! You are such a sweetheart and have taken all this misery in stride, though. You're amazing!!!!! ...How did the amnio go afterall? I hope you made it back home safely. :throb: :throb:

Valerie, hope the nst goes well today and that Corey IS head-down! Hear that, Corey?!?!? ;-)

Steph, I think it's awesome that you're going to spend a day beautifying yourself -- not only because you want to be lovely for your boys, but also because you DESERVE the pampering (especially with all these uncomfortable nights recently!)!!!! :throb: ENJOY yourself and please report back with the results!!! ;-)

Daniele, glad to hear you are still cooking! Take good care of yourself, please. xox

Stacey, about b/f and c-section... As long as the babies are mature enough to suck, there'll be no problem in them getting your milk to come in. In the other event, the docs/lactation consultant will help you to use the pump to "encourage" your milk to start producing. So, don't worry about it! It's going to be FINE!!!!! (One thing that I DO think of/worry about is the "nipple confusion" thing my lactation consultant mentioned -- and why in the hospital here they spoon-feed newborns (colostrum) and cup-feed them (milk) when your milk comes in -- usually 2-3 days after babies are born -- instead of giving them breastmilk in a _bottle_....) ?!

Okay. Back to my book and being horizontal, now that lunch has settled (I hope!)!! ;-) xox

EBTwinz

05-25-2006, 06:11 AM

Hello! I am so sorry if I scared anyone w/ my last post. I was just very emotional and exhausted. It's just really hard for me to go up to the hospital a couple times a day instead of having the boys home with me. I felt like a failure because they were so small and I was almost 37 weeks. During my pregnancy, I had to take asthma medication and I wonder if that had anything to do w/ their weights. I just thought since I was almost 37 weeks, there would be no complications and they would go home with me. But, I know it could be a lot worse. I admire the strength of the mommies on this board that have babies in the NICU for a long time. Monica and Jill, you are very strong women!!! I know it's hard for me to go up there and see the babies and they aren't even in the NICU. Plus, I am sure I still have some raging hormones left over from just giving birth which makes me cry all the time.

Brady is coming home today. I met w/ the head nurse yesterday and she wasn't even sure why he was in there that long. There is nothing wrong w/ him. He is hogging down his food and is stable. The only thing that was wrong w/ him is his blood sugar was low the first two days. The poor little guy had to have his foot pricked numerous times. But, he is fine. I gave him a bath last night and he passed his car seat test. So, now he just needs to be circumsised and he will be home later today.

Ethan is still moving along, slowly. His breathing still gets pretty fast when he is over-stimulated. He is taking about 90% of his feedings by mouth. They will probably remove his feeding tube either today or tomorrow and monitor him for an additional day to make sure he is eating. They said he should be home this weekend.

Again, I am really sorry if I scared anyone w/ my post. You all are doing a terrific job and will have beautiful, healthy babies very soon. There are mom's that have their babies around 36-37 weeks and take them home w/ them. I was just one of the exceptions. So, it doesn't mean it will happen to you. I am just feeling guilty b/c I wanted to have these babies so bad b/c I felt miserable and now I wish I would have had them a week later.

Hope you all are feeling well and Congrats to Andrea!!!

~Lisa

vthompson

05-25-2006, 06:19 AM

I have noticed that since we are getting so close, the board has been pretty busy with posts!!

Stacey - Good luck today!! We can't wait to hear the news!

Sherry - Glad to hear that you are trying to go "back on bedrest". It does seem that you have been really busy lately.

Steph - A pedicure sounds really nice. It is going to get into the 80's here and all I want to do is wear flip flops. However, my toes are not painted and they are looking pretty ugly! Maybe I will get one, too! Can't wait to hear the results of your appt today.

Daniele - I am so glad that you posted! We all keep worrying about you. Also glad to hear that you are still cooking those babies!

Andrea R - I do not think we have heard from Mindy in awhile. My pg brain is REALLY bad, though so unless someone posts each day, I can't remember. Speaking of allergies, mine are TERRIBLE!! I am sitting here typing and sneezing as we speak. I never realized how much I relied on my allergy meds until now!

Ters - I should find out at today's appt about the date. Last week, the ob said either the 5th for vaginal or 6th for c-section. She is going to do a quick u/s today to check out the babies' positions. I feel the same way about everyone on here being my friends. I talk more to you guys about everything then I do anyone else. I even talk about all of you to my DH. One day, we will all have to meet! I just truly do not know what I would do without all of you!

Talk to you everyone later!

Valerie

vthompson

05-25-2006, 06:25 AM

Lisa - We must have been posting at the same time...First of all, you are not to blame for anything that has happened! You were an amazing mommy through the entire pg and you did the absolute best you could to give your babies a good start. The problems they are having are normal and no one is to blame. We have all felt miserable and wished for the babies to be here. It is perfectly normal to have those feelings. Feeling that way DID NOT cause the babies to come! Please try and not blame yourself. Second of all, do not apologize for expressing your feelings on here. You did not scare anyone! Ok, enough lecturing....CONGRATULATIONS on Brady coming home today!! The weekend is so close and Ethan will follow soon!! Keep up the hard work!

Valerie

vthompson

05-25-2006, 06:51 AM

Someone sent this to me in an email and I thought it was very fitting for all of us. It is long, but worth reading!

Being a Mom

We are sitting at lunch one day when my daughter casually mentions
that she and her husband are thinking of "starting a family."

"We're taking a survey," she says half-joking. "Do you think I should have a baby?"

"It will change your life," I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral.

"I know," she says, "no more sleeping in on weekends, no more spontaneous vacations."

But that is not what I meant at all.

I look at my daughter, trying to decide what to tell her.

I want her to know what she will never learn in childbirth classes. I want to tell her that the physical wounds of child bearing will heal, but becoming a mother will leave her with an emotional wound so raw that she will forever be vulnerable.

I consider warning her that she will never again read a newspaper without asking, "What if that had been MY child?" That every plane crash, every house fire will haunt her.

That when she sees pictures of starving children, she will wonder if anything could be worse than watching your child die.

I look at her carefully manicured nails and stylish suit and think that no matter how sophisticated she is, becoming a mother will reduce her to the primitive level of a bear protecting her cub.

That an urgent call of "Mom!" will cause her to drop a soufflé or her best crystal without a moments hesitation.

I feel that I should warn her that no matter how many years she has invested in her career, she will be professionally derailed by motherhood.
She might arrange for childcare, but one day she will be going into an
important business meeting and she will think of her baby's sweet smell. She
will have to use every ounce of discipline to keep from running home, just to
make sure her baby is all right.

I want my daughter to know that every day decisions will no longer be routine. That a five year old boy's desire to go to the men's room rather than the women's at McDonald's will become a major dilemma. That right there, in the midst of clattering trays and screaming children, issues of independence and gender identity will be weighed against the prospect that a child molester may be lurking in that restroom. However decisive she may be at the office, she will second-guess herself constantly as a mother.

Looking at my attractive daughter, I want to assure her that eventually she will shed the pounds of pregnancy, but she will never feel the same about herself. That her life, now so important, will be of less value to her once she has a child. That she would give herself up in a moment to save her offspring, but will also begin to hope for more years, not to accomplish her own dreams, but to watch her child accomplish theirs.

I want her to know that a cesarean scar or shiny stretch marks will become badges of honor.

My daughter's relationship with her husband will change, and not in the way she thinks. I wish she could understand how much more you can love a man who is careful to powder the baby or who never hesitates to play with his child. I think she should know that she will fall in love with him again for
reasons she would now find very unromantic.

I wish my daughter could sense the bond she will feel with women throughout history who have tried to stop war, prejudice and drunk driving. I want to describe to my daughter the exhilaration of seeing your child learn to ride a bike.

I want to capture for her the belly laugh of a baby who is touching the soft fur of a dog or cat for the first time.

I want her to taste the joy that is so real it actually hurts. My daughter's quizzical look makes me realize that tears have formed in my eyes.

"You'll never regret it," I finally say.

Then I reached across the table, squeezed my daughter's hand and offered a silent prayer for her, and for me, and for all the mere mortal women who stumble their way into this most wonderful of callings.

Please share this with a Mom that you know or all of your girlfriends who may someday be Moms.

May you always have in your arms, the one who is in your heart.

swineland

05-25-2006, 07:06 AM

ok! The water works came on that one!

Steph

sgarrett

05-25-2006, 08:54 AM

Wow I just boo hooed all over my keyboard!

Lisa do not feel bad at all, your post helped me, on days when I am just wishing these babies would hurry and come. I am so glad they will both be home soon, I am very worried about the babies having to stay in the hospital without me. The hospital is an hour away from where I live.

mommyof4at26

05-25-2006, 08:55 AM

i am so happy ive made it to 35 weeks:spitwater :spitwater :yippee: :clap:

qbanmom5

05-25-2006, 09:34 AM

Hi everyone, I have been on such an emotional roller coaster that Val, I had to skip over your last post cause I KNOW I will be bauling like a baby and I have to get the kids to school. I will go back and read it when I am not so emotional. (Like in 5 years). :D

Sorry I didn't give enough info about the amnio. It sucked and I am glad I didn't have it before. The needle was more than uncomfortable and I don't particularly have a needle problem (not that I love them either). I was cramping all the way home to the point where I felt clammy and sweaty and like I was going to pass out. All night I have had the worst lower back ache that kind of wraps around kind of like menstrual cramps times 10. No fluid leakage though and I am glad its over.

Anyway, after 4:00 p.m I find out the results of the lung maturity test. Tomorrow I will see my fave nurse at the NST and she says she will help me pursue this. I can't believe we have to beg and coerce the dr. to do his job! Soon it will be over though and I won't have to even hear the mention of his name again. It is amazing though cause when I was in the hospital a couple of days ago one of his patients was right next to me and she was singing his praises about how she loves him and he has been on the phone with her for hours. Is this Jeckyl and Hyde or what??? If my nurse can't get through to him Friday I am going to insist that he see me early next week (vs. wait for my appt with the nurse on Thursday).

I was looking online about small for gestational age babies and one woman was prego with twins and one twin dropped to the 8th percentile for the age. They delivered her and the dr, said she wouldn't have made it another week!! They could actually die if not delivered and that reality just hit me last night! I thought she would just stay smaller but apparently if they aren't getting the nutrients they need they not only will not gain but could die. I cried all last night and I am ready to give this #$%E a piece of my mind!!!!

Anyway, of course I will fill you in, Love Ters