Week 28 came with good news from both OB visits. The twins continue to do well during their non-stress tests and I passed my glucose test. Hooray for not having gestational diabetes! At the 28 week ultrasound we learned that Baby A weighed 2lbs, 9oz (a 7oz gain from the 26 week ultrasound) and Baby B weighed 2lbs, 8oz (a 9oz gain from the 26 week ultrasound) Their fluid levels still remain pretty equal and they are still very active.
Week 29 started out like any other week. OB visit scheduled for mid week for another non-stress test. This was all we had planned. The week started off with a HUGE ice storm on Monday evening that pretty much shut down the city. Schools and work were closed so we had the entire family at home. We survived all the togetherness on Tuesday and Wednesday. By Wednesday night, we (actually I) had a severe case of cabin fever. I convinced Justin that we had to go to the grocery to get more supplies, i.e. junk food and milk. Once we got out of our neighborhood, the roads weren't that bad at all. I had faith that I would be able to return to work on Thursday and leave Justin at home with the boys since school was once again cancelled.
Well, the twins had plans of their own. At about 10:15 on Wednesday night, my water broke. This was a brand new experience for me given that my two previous pregnancies were inductions, close to or past their due dates, not 11 weeks early. I called the OB on call and was told to head to the hospital to confirm.
We quickly packed a few things, got the boys up and ready and headed out. We dropped Jackson and Evan off with Grandma and headed to the hospital. Upon arrival, it was confirmed that my water had in fact broke. They immediately gave me a shot of something to stop contractions until they could get me all hooked up to an IV. By midnight, I was on an IV drip of Magnesium Sulfate and a broad spectrum antibiotic. I had also received my first dose of steroids to help strengthen the twins' lungs.
I had an ultrasound on Thursday to do a fluid measurement. Turns out Twin A is the stinker that broke free. Twin B's sack is still intact and he is swimming all around. Both boys are doing great; good heartbeats and adequate fluid levels.
I had my second steroid dose last night at midnight. So far, all is going well. I was able to get a shower today and was very thankful for that. I am able to get out of bed to go to the bathroom; another HUGE bonus in my mind.
They will stop the Magnesium tonight and see what happens. If the contractions stay minimal, the twins stay stable and there are no signs of infection then they get to stay put. If any one of those things change, the twins will be evicted.
According to all of the doctors we have seen, any additional day after the steroid injections is a HUGE plus. We spoke to the NICU doctor and she was very reassuring. One of the OB doctors has ordered physical therapy for me if the bed rest continues. I was also informed that massage therapy was ordered for me as well. I wonder if someone could order me a pedicure. I am sure that it is beneficial for the well being of the twins.
So , here we sit, watching TV and waiting. I try not to think about all of the stuff that still isn't done for the twins and what we still need to buy. Oh, and there is the small detail of picking out names. We have a few that we like, but can't nail anything down. Naming your child has to be the hardest thing ever.
I appreciate all of the prayers going out for our family. Keep them coming! I will try to post an update again this weekend if anything changes.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Week 25, 26 and 27 Updates
It has been almost three weeks since I posted. I am officially a blog slacker. LOL Here is a rundown of the last three weeks.
Week 25 brought my first week without a doctors appointment since before Thanksgiving. I had one scheduled, but the doctor was called away for a delivery. So, no OB visit for me. It was rather odd but I enjoyed the break. This week also brought wonderful news on the bed rest front. Since the twins are doing so well, I was allowed to return to work on a part-time basis. I never thought that I would be so excited to go to work, but it was exactly what I needed. I went back on Friday, January 7th for four hours.
Week 26 came with 3 doctor's appointments. I saw my OB for a normal visit including my first (of many) non-stress tests. Basically, I am hooked up to the fetal monitors and they chart the heart rates for about 30 minutes to make sure things are grooving right along. The next appointment was a visit with the Cardiologist for a fetal echo. Things looked great for both babies. Heart functions are good. So good, in fact, that I don't have to see them anymore. HOORAY!!! One less test and one less bill. Good news all around.
The final visit was with the high risk OB for an ultrasound. They did a growth and fluid measurement. The fluid levels for both babies have equaled out. This is AWESOME news! Prior to the surgery, Baby A had 12 cm of fluid and Baby B had 1 cm, thus the diagnosis of Twin to Twin. The OB was once again shocked that the procedure has worked so well. She even said that they normally don't get these good of results. As for growth, both babies are trending right along the normal growth path for a single baby pregnancy. Baby A is 2lbs, 2oz and Baby B is 1lb, 15oz. They are both thriving and we are so glad! Once again, my ultrasound was pushed to two weeks out instead of weekly. More good news!
That brings us to now, week 27. I had my OB visit today for the non-stress test and Rho-gam shot. Both went well.
Originally, we were told that if we made it to 32 two weeks, we would be lucky. Now, they are saying that we should be able to make it to at least 35 weeks, if not longer. This is great for the babies but scary for me. I can't imagine how big I will get before this is all said and done.
So, there is a chance that they could make their debut in the next 5-8 weeks. That being said, we have started to get things ready around the house. I have even gone as far as to buy a few things for them here and there. I was really hesitant to buy anything early on since we didn't know how things were going to turn out. Now, we feel pretty confident with the prognosis and have begun the "nesting" process.
That is pretty much the last three weeks in a nut shell. I will have another update next week after our ultrasound!
Week 25 brought my first week without a doctors appointment since before Thanksgiving. I had one scheduled, but the doctor was called away for a delivery. So, no OB visit for me. It was rather odd but I enjoyed the break. This week also brought wonderful news on the bed rest front. Since the twins are doing so well, I was allowed to return to work on a part-time basis. I never thought that I would be so excited to go to work, but it was exactly what I needed. I went back on Friday, January 7th for four hours.
Week 26 came with 3 doctor's appointments. I saw my OB for a normal visit including my first (of many) non-stress tests. Basically, I am hooked up to the fetal monitors and they chart the heart rates for about 30 minutes to make sure things are grooving right along. The next appointment was a visit with the Cardiologist for a fetal echo. Things looked great for both babies. Heart functions are good. So good, in fact, that I don't have to see them anymore. HOORAY!!! One less test and one less bill. Good news all around.
The final visit was with the high risk OB for an ultrasound. They did a growth and fluid measurement. The fluid levels for both babies have equaled out. This is AWESOME news! Prior to the surgery, Baby A had 12 cm of fluid and Baby B had 1 cm, thus the diagnosis of Twin to Twin. The OB was once again shocked that the procedure has worked so well. She even said that they normally don't get these good of results. As for growth, both babies are trending right along the normal growth path for a single baby pregnancy. Baby A is 2lbs, 2oz and Baby B is 1lb, 15oz. They are both thriving and we are so glad! Once again, my ultrasound was pushed to two weeks out instead of weekly. More good news!
That brings us to now, week 27. I had my OB visit today for the non-stress test and Rho-gam shot. Both went well.
Originally, we were told that if we made it to 32 two weeks, we would be lucky. Now, they are saying that we should be able to make it to at least 35 weeks, if not longer. This is great for the babies but scary for me. I can't imagine how big I will get before this is all said and done.
So, there is a chance that they could make their debut in the next 5-8 weeks. That being said, we have started to get things ready around the house. I have even gone as far as to buy a few things for them here and there. I was really hesitant to buy anything early on since we didn't know how things were going to turn out. Now, we feel pretty confident with the prognosis and have begun the "nesting" process.
That is pretty much the last three weeks in a nut shell. I will have another update next week after our ultrasound!
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