Saturday, January 15, 2011
Hospital
In the hospital since yesterday because of high bp/ and protein in my urine. BPs have been better, just waiting on a 24 hour urine to tell me whether I go home or have the cerclage out in the next day or so. Otherwise I'm praying they leave it in until next Friday or the following Monday to let my boys get to be bigger and healthier. Yesterday they were 4lbs5oz and 4lb9oz, not bad for 33 weeks, but I am still dreaming we will get to skip the NICU. Got my first steroid shot yesterday and getting the followup today, praying they help.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
update
I've missed a few weekly updates between feeling so poorly and a crashed computer. I have been having tons of contractions, starting spilling protein in my urine, and swelling like crazy and have grown more that I though possible in the past weeks. The boys are doing well. Baby A (xander) decided to flip head down, hopefully he stays that way!!!!! They will take my cerclage out next week, and with all the contractions they are saying i will probably go into labor a soon as they do. Praying for healthy boys who can come home instead of staying in the NICU, an easy vaginal delivery, and people to be understanding about us asking for no visitors. With two babies, and recovering from this hellish pregnancy I'm thinking it will take every thing we have to stay sane, not adding loud germy visitors to the mix! Will update again when feeling better.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
New Blog
I plan to make this blog private in the next week or two, I am not a technical genius, but will do my best to allow those who follow this blog to continue to do so. My new blog, which will chronicle the new path I am about about to embark on (ie, mother hood) can be found here: this will be a blog that my irl friends and family are able to read, and will probably mostly be baby posts (so beware) If I can figure out how to I will continue to blog about PCOS/ related issues here.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
31 weeks (And Merry Christmas!)
Belly at L&D triage this week, where we were sent for monitoring because of high bp and contractions
Belly at 30 weeks 6 days
Wow, to think that last year I was so heartbroken to not be pregnant. Life surely has changed in the last year, and I imagine it will change even more in the coming year! DH and I had a quiet Christmas, we were able to go to see my family for a few hours, it was very nice to get out of the house and feel like a normal person. Unfortunately, I got a cold for Christmas, and am feeling particularly miserable, but such is life.
As DH read the Christmas story to me last night, I couldn't help but think of Mary in a new light. I think riding across town in our minivan is uncomfortable, I can't even imagine riding for days on a donkey. Or giving birth my very first time in a barn, or laying my new little baby in the animals food dish, or wrapping him in yucky stable cloths. I am so thankful for modern conveniences that make even my complicated pregnancy easier. But I am most thankful for God sending His Son, no matter the un-ideal circumstance, to this world to provide salvation for all of mankind. What a precious sacrifice and beautiful picture He has provided us in the Christmas story.
And now for the 31 week part of this post.
How far along: 31 weeks
Growth: This week, babies are theoretically growing from the size of four navel oranges each to the size of large jicamas (say what?). They are going from 16.18 inches to 16.69 inches long. Also, they are increasing in weight from 3.31 lbs to 3.75 lbs. (but last Monday Xander was 3lbs and Max was 2 lbs 11 oz)
Symptoms: cervical incompetence,terrible hip and back pain, LOTS of contractions, nausea, hemroids, insomnia, braxton hicks contractions, round ligament pains, heartburn, high blood pressure, headaches, dizziness, anemia, lots of fetal movement (the only fun symptom)
Total weight gain: +13 lbs
Maternity clothes: pajamas. Except for going to the doctor, then I wear real clothes. Some of my maternity shirts no longer cover the maternity panel in my jeans though.
Stretch marks: My underbelly is pretty disgusting, tons of dark stretchmarks. The rest of the belly is not too bad.
Sleep: DH slept in the other bedroom all week, so it had been good, but I got a cold, so it was bad last night, and imagine it will be tonight.
Best moment this week: getting a reprieve from contractions for a few hours in Christmas eve. Best Christmas gift ever. Unfortunately, they came back.
Movement: This week I discovered they like music, usually when any is one the move a lot. They seem the most active around noon, 4-6, and then 11pm.
Food cravings: different things all the time. Usually they go away. This week I HAD to have a hamburger and some broccoli with cheese,peanut butter fudge, and home made pizza
Belly Button in or out: Out for the most part, still a hole, but with a ridge that sticks out all the way around.
What I miss: not having contractions, it's been pretty bad for the past two weeks.
What I am looking forward to: hopefully getting some new meds on Tuesday for my bp (which has been as high as 167/115) and to stop these darn contractions.
Milestones: Getting to 3 lbs seems pretty big
How is daddy? he had his first cold ever this week, but is over it now, and trying to take good care of us.
How are the grandparents? Not much has changed with any of them since last week. DH's dad had a 5 day delay, so I'm really thinking he won't be here in time for the birth. My dad has been grumpy. Both of our moms have been supportive and trying to take good care of me.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
30 weeks
How far along: 30 weeks
Growth: This week, babies are theoretically growing from the size of heads of cabbages to the size of four navel orange (each). They are going from 15.71 inches to 16.18 inches long. Also, they are increasing in weight from 2.91 lbs to 3.31 lbs. (but we'll see how much they really weigh tomorrow)
Symptoms: cervical incompetence,terrible hip and back pain, LOTS of contractions, nausea, hemroids, insomnia, braxton hicks contractions, round ligament pains, heartburn, high blood pressure, headaches, dizziness, anemia, lots of fetal movement (the only fun symptom)
Total weight gain: +10 lbs
Maternity clothes: pajamas. Except for going to the doctor, then I wear real clothes. Some of my maternity shirts no longer cover the maternity panel in my jeans though.
Stretch marks: My underbelly is a breeding ground. Every time I dare look under there it seem at least 2 more show up.
Sleep: A little better at night, usually from 12-3 and then 4-7 I sleep ok. I make myself stay in bed longer than that though, and between contractions and having to roll over again and again not so much sleep after that.
Best moment this week: going home from L&D on Wednesday night, I was pretty sure they were going to make me stay since the monitor was showing contractions every 3-5 minutes. The contractions still have not completley gone away. I have been having them at least every 15 minutes (sometimes 10, 8 and even 5) since Monday afternoon.
Movement: Very active little boys. They seem the most active around noon, 4-6, and then 11pm.
Food cravings: different things all the time. Usually they go away. This week I HAD to have a cherry slushy and mint oreos (not together)
Belly Button in or out: The right side pokes out a bit, and the bottom is starting to join it. If I push on my belly at all, or have a big contraction it all sticks out.
What I miss: being able to sit up in bed more. This week I have had to cut back even on my sitting in bed, because of the contractions. Lots of laying on my left side, which gets pretty old. Fast.
What I am looking forward to: Seeing my little guys on the ultrasound tomorrow. Also, I am really hoping to get some answers from my peri, and *fingers crossed* something to make these darn contractions stop!
Milestones: 30 weeks! We're in the thirties! Since the beginning 30 seemed like a big number. Just 28 days until my doctor's goal of 34 (and 56 until my goal of 36!)
How is daddy? good, happy to be done with school for a little bit. Mommy is going to put him to work in the nursery this week.
How are the grandparents? Ok, my mom has been injured, but is starting to be more mobile and come around more often. My dad is busy with hunting season. DH's mom washed all of the baby clothes and organized them on Friday. She has been such a great help. I am beginning to realize that she thinks I will need this level of help once they come. It has been really hard for me to watch someone else set up my nursery and take care of my house, but because it was the best for my boys I have accepted it and been thankful for it. But one these boys arrive, I will be their mom. It was too much of a struggle for us to get here, I am going to be taking care of my boys, I am the mommy! And that is what I plan to be to them, hope this goes over okay when they get here. DH's dad is on my last nerve. He just embarked on a supposedly 3-4 week sailing adventure to the Baha.mas. It will realistically be about 5-6 weeks. He didn't want people at church to know that he went, because they might think poorly of him doing this with me so close to delivery. But he didn't discuss it with my hubby or I at all. It hurts that he would leave, knowing he will most likely miss their birth. He can't get that back. Just makes me mad.
Growth: This week, babies are theoretically growing from the size of heads of cabbages to the size of four navel orange (each). They are going from 15.71 inches to 16.18 inches long. Also, they are increasing in weight from 2.91 lbs to 3.31 lbs. (but we'll see how much they really weigh tomorrow)
Symptoms: cervical incompetence,terrible hip and back pain, LOTS of contractions, nausea, hemroids, insomnia, braxton hicks contractions, round ligament pains, heartburn, high blood pressure, headaches, dizziness, anemia, lots of fetal movement (the only fun symptom)
Total weight gain: +10 lbs
Maternity clothes: pajamas. Except for going to the doctor, then I wear real clothes. Some of my maternity shirts no longer cover the maternity panel in my jeans though.
Stretch marks: My underbelly is a breeding ground. Every time I dare look under there it seem at least 2 more show up.
Sleep: A little better at night, usually from 12-3 and then 4-7 I sleep ok. I make myself stay in bed longer than that though, and between contractions and having to roll over again and again not so much sleep after that.
Best moment this week: going home from L&D on Wednesday night, I was pretty sure they were going to make me stay since the monitor was showing contractions every 3-5 minutes. The contractions still have not completley gone away. I have been having them at least every 15 minutes (sometimes 10, 8 and even 5) since Monday afternoon.
Movement: Very active little boys. They seem the most active around noon, 4-6, and then 11pm.
Food cravings: different things all the time. Usually they go away. This week I HAD to have a cherry slushy and mint oreos (not together)
Belly Button in or out: The right side pokes out a bit, and the bottom is starting to join it. If I push on my belly at all, or have a big contraction it all sticks out.
What I miss: being able to sit up in bed more. This week I have had to cut back even on my sitting in bed, because of the contractions. Lots of laying on my left side, which gets pretty old. Fast.
What I am looking forward to: Seeing my little guys on the ultrasound tomorrow. Also, I am really hoping to get some answers from my peri, and *fingers crossed* something to make these darn contractions stop!
Milestones: 30 weeks! We're in the thirties! Since the beginning 30 seemed like a big number. Just 28 days until my doctor's goal of 34 (and 56 until my goal of 36!)
How is daddy? good, happy to be done with school for a little bit. Mommy is going to put him to work in the nursery this week.
How are the grandparents? Ok, my mom has been injured, but is starting to be more mobile and come around more often. My dad is busy with hunting season. DH's mom washed all of the baby clothes and organized them on Friday. She has been such a great help. I am beginning to realize that she thinks I will need this level of help once they come. It has been really hard for me to watch someone else set up my nursery and take care of my house, but because it was the best for my boys I have accepted it and been thankful for it. But one these boys arrive, I will be their mom. It was too much of a struggle for us to get here, I am going to be taking care of my boys, I am the mommy! And that is what I plan to be to them, hope this goes over okay when they get here. DH's dad is on my last nerve. He just embarked on a supposedly 3-4 week sailing adventure to the Baha.mas. It will realistically be about 5-6 weeks. He didn't want people at church to know that he went, because they might think poorly of him doing this with me so close to delivery. But he didn't discuss it with my hubby or I at all. It hurts that he would leave, knowing he will most likely miss their birth. He can't get that back. Just makes me mad.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
My hubby is a saint.
It's embarrassing but necessary; I have to pee in a bedside toilet at night, otherwise I fall and that's obviously bad. I try to clean it out, but hubby yells at me. Ok, technically taking a bucket o' pee to the bathroom is not on the "yes" list, but it's too gross to ask anyone to do it for me. Hubby does though. Today, he went to do it and the handle of the bucket came lose, sloshing my PEE (EWWW) all over the floor (luckily not carpet) And my hubby cleaned it up. As I watched him, kneeling down to clean up my pee, I was just enthralled. How did I get so blessed with this man. This man who works almost 80 hours per week, at a very stressful job (he works at a group home for teens with developmental disabilities, most of whom are state ordered to be there because of violence towards either family members or educators) goes to freakin nursing school, comforts me when I cry, shaves my legs if I ask, and CLEANS UP MY PEE?! He is just too good to be true, and I love him so.
As for me and the boys, it's been a little rough these past few days. Contractions pretty much all day despite meds, lying down etc. But every time I time them, they're either at the threshold for being too many, or just under.... so I'm not sure. Yesterday at my appointment my cervix was 3.6. I know, that is a great measurement......but last week it was over 5. Just kinda freaks me out that it shortened so much in one week. Coupled with the contractions, worries me that they aren't BH. They are dancing right now, and making my belly shake, lol. Silly little monkeys, you'd better stay in there for the next 32 days!
As for me and the boys, it's been a little rough these past few days. Contractions pretty much all day despite meds, lying down etc. But every time I time them, they're either at the threshold for being too many, or just under.... so I'm not sure. Yesterday at my appointment my cervix was 3.6. I know, that is a great measurement......but last week it was over 5. Just kinda freaks me out that it shortened so much in one week. Coupled with the contractions, worries me that they aren't BH. They are dancing right now, and making my belly shake, lol. Silly little monkeys, you'd better stay in there for the next 32 days!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
29 weeks
How far along: 29 weeks
Growth: This week, babies are theoretically growing from the size of butternut squashes to the size of heads of cabbages. They are going from 15.2 inches to 15.71 inches long. Also, they are increasing in weight from 2.54 lbs to 2.91 lbs.
Symptoms: cervical incompetence,terrible hip and back pain, contractions, nausea, hemroids, insomnia, braxton hicks contractions, round ligament pains, heartburn, high blood pressure, headaches, dizziness, anemia, lots of fetal movement (the only fun symptom)
Total weight gain: +6 lbs
Maternity clothes: pajamas, dresses and sweatpants,maternity leggings. It has actually been really cold here lately.
Stretch marks: six on the underbelly, and two getting darker near my bellybutton.
Sleep: OUCH! My legs go to sleep, or my hips hurt so bad, I get about 3 hours of good sleep, and then wake up every 30 minutes or so and stay awake for 10-20minutes each time. UGGG. Last night I was awake for almost two hours with what I think were contractions.
Best moment this week: being able to get out and go to my family baby shower
Movement: ALLLLL the time, especially Xander. They are so active. They make my whole belly shake.
Food cravings: something different every day. Really have been wanting some conversation hearts, guess I'll have to wait a few more weeks!
Belly Button in or out: Pretty flat, but they like to push against it and make it poke out.
What I miss: cooking, I am so ready to get out of this bed and do some Christmas baking! Before this I was all over being a home-maker and cooked all the time. I haven't cooked anything since probably 8 weeks when the morning sickness kicked in.
What I am looking forward to: My next appointment with my peri. Get to get weights on the boys and see their sweet faces. DH gets to go with me, it will be his first time going to this doctor with me and seeing their high-tech ultrasound.
Milestones: 29 weeks. The last week in the twenties seems like a big deal. Our goal date is only 36 days away (although I'd love to make it about 50 more days)
How is daddy? good, studying for finals which he has tomorrow.
How are the grandparents? They've backed off some since DH has been home, I have appreciated being able to rely on him for more.
Growth: This week, babies are theoretically growing from the size of butternut squashes to the size of heads of cabbages. They are going from 15.2 inches to 15.71 inches long. Also, they are increasing in weight from 2.54 lbs to 2.91 lbs.
Symptoms: cervical incompetence,terrible hip and back pain, contractions, nausea, hemroids, insomnia, braxton hicks contractions, round ligament pains, heartburn, high blood pressure, headaches, dizziness, anemia, lots of fetal movement (the only fun symptom)
Total weight gain: +6 lbs
Maternity clothes: pajamas, dresses and sweatpants,maternity leggings. It has actually been really cold here lately.
Stretch marks: six on the underbelly, and two getting darker near my bellybutton.
Sleep: OUCH! My legs go to sleep, or my hips hurt so bad, I get about 3 hours of good sleep, and then wake up every 30 minutes or so and stay awake for 10-20minutes each time. UGGG. Last night I was awake for almost two hours with what I think were contractions.
Best moment this week: being able to get out and go to my family baby shower
Movement: ALLLLL the time, especially Xander. They are so active. They make my whole belly shake.
Food cravings: something different every day. Really have been wanting some conversation hearts, guess I'll have to wait a few more weeks!
Belly Button in or out: Pretty flat, but they like to push against it and make it poke out.
What I miss: cooking, I am so ready to get out of this bed and do some Christmas baking! Before this I was all over being a home-maker and cooked all the time. I haven't cooked anything since probably 8 weeks when the morning sickness kicked in.
What I am looking forward to: My next appointment with my peri. Get to get weights on the boys and see their sweet faces. DH gets to go with me, it will be his first time going to this doctor with me and seeing their high-tech ultrasound.
Milestones: 29 weeks. The last week in the twenties seems like a big deal. Our goal date is only 36 days away (although I'd love to make it about 50 more days)
How is daddy? good, studying for finals which he has tomorrow.
How are the grandparents? They've backed off some since DH has been home, I have appreciated being able to rely on him for more.
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