I have nothing eventful to say really, so I guess that is good news! We're 33 weeks and 3 days today, so they got 1.5 more weeks in me! 11 days until 35 weeks, then I'm off all the drugs for stopping contractions and we see what happens.
Matt got to stay here last night (and will again tonight) giving us some time to hang out. It's weird for him to go home to an empty house every night without me or Otter to hang out with. I think we'll watch some movies and enjoy hospital food together. Actually, it hasn't been that bad...
My family is in Montana at the cabin on the dock. Wish I could be there, but I'll have to hold out until next year. It's the first time in my entire life I haven't been to Montana since I've been born. I guess there's always these changes with kids in the picture now. Matt says the same about Iowa and his family trips.
The babies do great when monitered, and are very active. My belly has the alien movements and it's a bit crazy. I think it's amazing how much you can love something so little, and never even have seen it, but you know you love them. Matt and I realized that we can't imagine just one anymore. The girls have always been "they" or "them" to us.
Then we hear the baby next door crying and we start cracking up knowing that we're going to have double the duty :) Gotta love it.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Hospital Freedom and ICU
Woke up this morning to great news that I get to get rid of Scooter (my IV machine!). So we broke up today, giving me more freedom and maneuverability to do things easier. Like bathroom breaks and showering and moving around the room. He was a good IV but it was time to go.
Then there were more contractions, but like I've said, the medicinal pattern we've figured out has been working so far. I'm still on oral pills and shots to control it, so overall, feel pretty good.
I had a few visitors today, and it was amellow day overall, and I was in good spirits without that IV around!
When Matt arrived for dinner we were able to eat together, then get an NICU concsult in our room where we got to ask questions for how this will work when the babies arrive. We also were able to see the NICU and get a tour to ask some more questions. Yes, we're going to have babies in the NICU... it's only a matter of how long. That depends on delivery date, as well as babies themselves. The NICU itself is a lot smaller and more intimate than I pictured, but after reading everything, it was great to see what it will look like.
In the end, I've just realized that this delivery will be incredibly emotional given that we'll most likely not be able to hold either of the girls for a few days regardless of delivery timeframe. As much as we can prepare, we really can't prepare for that ... what a journey.
Then there were more contractions, but like I've said, the medicinal pattern we've figured out has been working so far. I'm still on oral pills and shots to control it, so overall, feel pretty good.
I had a few visitors today, and it was amellow day overall, and I was in good spirits without that IV around!
When Matt arrived for dinner we were able to eat together, then get an NICU concsult in our room where we got to ask questions for how this will work when the babies arrive. We also were able to see the NICU and get a tour to ask some more questions. Yes, we're going to have babies in the NICU... it's only a matter of how long. That depends on delivery date, as well as babies themselves. The NICU itself is a lot smaller and more intimate than I pictured, but after reading everything, it was great to see what it will look like.
In the end, I've just realized that this delivery will be incredibly emotional given that we'll most likely not be able to hold either of the girls for a few days regardless of delivery timeframe. As much as we can prepare, we really can't prepare for that ... what a journey.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Day # what?
I have no concept of time anymore... Last night w/ an ambien was fantastic to sleep through. We had contractions going into the evening, and again throughout most of this morning. The drugs kicked in, and they've stopped for now. I'm still concentrating on avoiding the "Big Gun" of magnesium sulfate (it makes you totally out of it).
We had an ultrasound yesterday and got to see both babies breathing, and moving, and doing great. Samantha was in a pike diving position to please her father. Abigail is still really low and we can see her head pretty easily by the cervix. Samantha is already the more active baby causing a ruckus, so we'll see how this plays out later.
Thanks to Christin for all the help with the nursery yesterday. It's weird to see what it looks like only through pictures, but greatly appreciate the time and effort to get it going. Laurie has also done a ton for us w/ the paintings etc...
I never had a wheelchair ride before yesterday evening. Matt took me on a date around the hospital. It was pretty fun, and he only ran me into a few doors :) Just kidding! He was a great driver. It's a prelude to when we're 80yrs old racing each other through the old folks home.
We had an ultrasound yesterday and got to see both babies breathing, and moving, and doing great. Samantha was in a pike diving position to please her father. Abigail is still really low and we can see her head pretty easily by the cervix. Samantha is already the more active baby causing a ruckus, so we'll see how this plays out later.
Thanks to Christin for all the help with the nursery yesterday. It's weird to see what it looks like only through pictures, but greatly appreciate the time and effort to get it going. Laurie has also done a ton for us w/ the paintings etc...
I never had a wheelchair ride before yesterday evening. Matt took me on a date around the hospital. It was pretty fun, and he only ran me into a few doors :) Just kidding! He was a great driver. It's a prelude to when we're 80yrs old racing each other through the old folks home.
Hospital and Nursery Pics
What it's like on bedrest in the hospital... and the nursery (I've only seen it w/ pics too!)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Party Girls
I think we're going to have our hands fulll with these two.
Another entire night with contractions 10/hr. From 9pm to 6am they were going to town, and the nurse was working her tail off to get them to go away. Tributalene pills, then at least three shots of it through the time frame... finally switched to nephedarine w/ a low dosage at first, then we had to go to a higher dosage at 6am. Since then... nothing...Worst case is to try the dreaded Magnesium sulfate if we go that far before delivery. I'm doing what I can to avoid it.
Got two hours of sleep last night, and we're just waiting it out. Tonight I get a sleeping pill to help I think.
Doc came in and cervix hasn't changed (GOOD NEWS) because of the contractions. I have to stay on antibiotics for the babies for at least 5 more days. In order to completely get rid of the IV, I have to stop contracting. So we're working on that.
I guess a physical therapist might visit to give me exercises to do while in bed. That way I can chase my babies around when they are out and not pass out doing it.
Another entire night with contractions 10/hr. From 9pm to 6am they were going to town, and the nurse was working her tail off to get them to go away. Tributalene pills, then at least three shots of it through the time frame... finally switched to nephedarine w/ a low dosage at first, then we had to go to a higher dosage at 6am. Since then... nothing...Worst case is to try the dreaded Magnesium sulfate if we go that far before delivery. I'm doing what I can to avoid it.
Got two hours of sleep last night, and we're just waiting it out. Tonight I get a sleeping pill to help I think.
Doc came in and cervix hasn't changed (GOOD NEWS) because of the contractions. I have to stay on antibiotics for the babies for at least 5 more days. In order to completely get rid of the IV, I have to stop contracting. So we're working on that.
I guess a physical therapist might visit to give me exercises to do while in bed. That way I can chase my babies around when they are out and not pass out doing it.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Room Change
No big news.. I'm in room 627 at Overlake Hospital in the Labor/Delivery area...
Everything is calm tonight. Matt was able to come by after work. Instead of our hang out time, we had to move rooms. He's exhausted, and I'm worried about him more than me right now. Gotta get that kid to sleep! He's been so amazing and patient, and holding up well given our circumstances.
Tomorrow will be a "date night" with a real dinner (instead of hospital food... which isn't that bad actually) and a WHEELCHAIR trip! Trust me, it's the little things that are awesome these days!
Everything is calm tonight. Matt was able to come by after work. Instead of our hang out time, we had to move rooms. He's exhausted, and I'm worried about him more than me right now. Gotta get that kid to sleep! He's been so amazing and patient, and holding up well given our circumstances.
Tomorrow will be a "date night" with a real dinner (instead of hospital food... which isn't that bad actually) and a WHEELCHAIR trip! Trust me, it's the little things that are awesome these days!
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