We had another NST test today. Both are still looking really great. They were more than cooperating today with movements, so much so that they kept moving away from the monitors! They didn't even need apple juice! We saw Dr. Hoffman again today, and talked some more about the delivery. He still thinks c-section. After the ultrasound in 2 weeks, we'll know more depending on the position of Baby A. If that one is still breach, then we will set a date for the c-section. If A has turned, then we'll go for the natural.
I had my last class for the trimester last night. I am now officially done until next fall. I am taking Spring Trimester off, for obvious reasons. Now I will have more time to focus on the baby's room and preparing for the eventual arrival! This week is also Spring Break at work, so I hope to get a lot accomplished this week. Yeah, right. We'll see how that goes!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
33 Weeks
Well, it happened. I have become behind with my news. I knew it would happen eventually! I'll try to get everyone caught up with this post.
We had our 32 week ultrasound last Wednesday, the 18th. The first thing that we saw was that Baby A had flipped again and is now back to being breach. That was a little dissappointing, but everything else looked really good. They are still growing as they should. Baby A weighed 4 lbs 3 oz and Baby B weighed 4 lbs 6 oz. We are beyond the preemie size! They should be really good size by the time they are born! We also got to see Baby A practice breathing. Talk about cool!
We also had the first of many Non-Stress Tests (NST) the same day. They placed 2 little paddle like things on my belly to measure the babies heart rates. They want to see at least a 15 beat/minute fluctuation in heart rate. Within a given amount of time, they like to see a certain number of these fluctuations. Both passed very easily, with a little help from some apple juice! They also put on another paddle that measures contractions. I only had a few small ones. We saw Dr. Palmer again, and he has us now coming in every week for another NST.
On another note, the babies room is done!!!!! Kory got the room painted 2 weekends ago and got the final cleanup done this past weekend. The dresser, bookcase, and rocking chair are in the room. I think that we are going to get the crib from my mom that my brother and I used. The car seats have been purchased, but are not yet out of the box. I have Spring Break next week, so I hope to get a lot of things done and finalized!
We had our 32 week ultrasound last Wednesday, the 18th. The first thing that we saw was that Baby A had flipped again and is now back to being breach. That was a little dissappointing, but everything else looked really good. They are still growing as they should. Baby A weighed 4 lbs 3 oz and Baby B weighed 4 lbs 6 oz. We are beyond the preemie size! They should be really good size by the time they are born! We also got to see Baby A practice breathing. Talk about cool!
We also had the first of many Non-Stress Tests (NST) the same day. They placed 2 little paddle like things on my belly to measure the babies heart rates. They want to see at least a 15 beat/minute fluctuation in heart rate. Within a given amount of time, they like to see a certain number of these fluctuations. Both passed very easily, with a little help from some apple juice! They also put on another paddle that measures contractions. I only had a few small ones. We saw Dr. Palmer again, and he has us now coming in every week for another NST.
Today, at 33 weeks, we had our second NST, and again, with a little help from some apple juice, both A & B passed easily. I am having quite a few contractions and they are getting stronger, but they are inconsistant at this point in time. I will have a few all at once, but then none for another few hours. We saw Dr. McKeon this time, and she said that everything looks to be progressing normally. Our next appointment will be next Tuesday for another NST. Dr. McKeon also ordered us another ultrasound at 36 weeks.
I and the kids are doing great! I have started to experience the joy of swollen feet and hands! My feet barely fit into my shoes anymore, and the rings....they haven't fit for a while! Otherwise, I have no complaints at all!
On another note, the babies room is done!!!!! Kory got the room painted 2 weekends ago and got the final cleanup done this past weekend. The dresser, bookcase, and rocking chair are in the room. I think that we are going to get the crib from my mom that my brother and I used. The car seats have been purchased, but are not yet out of the box. I have Spring Break next week, so I hope to get a lot of things done and finalized!
Twin A Face - Look at those cheeks!!!!
Twin A Profile - Just like his/her mother and father, this child is destined to have a tiny nose!!
Twin B Face - Not quite so big with the cheeks.
Twin B Profile - Still no nose. Our kids are doomed!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
30 Weeks
It's hard to believe that in just a few weeks, we will have 2 new lives in our house! Time has really gotten away from us!
We had another doctor's appointment today. We met a new doctor, Dr. Hoffman. We both liked him. Our other doctor is away at a training at the Mayo Clinic for the next few months. Anyway, Dr. Hoffman was very personable and gave a lot of information. He listened to the heartbeats (which sounded great!) and then we started to talk more about the delivery and our options. I asked him if I would be induced at a certain time or what the normal procedure was. He told us that they would not induce me unless they had to or if I start to go into the 39th week. Twins are considered full term at 38 weeks, as they develop faster than a singleton. He said that they really want to let me start labor spontaneously, like normal, and they will only induce if they have to. Because my uterus is expanded so much extra, induction can and will take longer than with a singleton, so they try not to do it. It draws out the process a lot more. He also told us that with twins, I won't be kept in the one birthing room like singleton mothers are. I start out in that room, and then be moved into a larger surgical room.
We also had another class one on one with an instructor about multiple births. We talked some more about some of the things that Dr. Hoffman had mentioned, got to watch a video of a vaginal twins birth, and then toured the birth center again, this time also getting to see the other delivery room. It is nice to be able to see where I'm going to end up. It really helps me to relax and not worry. Anyway, the room is all set up for emergency anything. In this room, they have everything that need to do vaginal deliveries, ultrasounds, and c-sections. They will have an anesthesiologist waiting in the hallway just in case of an emergency c-section, and we will probably be talking to them before as well.
On another note, the basement project is almost completed. Kory had gotten the floor prepped before, so he has spent the last few nights laying the tile, and last night he got all of the grout in. All that's left is to pop the trim back on and move the stuff into the room from upstairs. He hopes to get that done sometime this week so that he can paint the babies room this weekend. We're getting closer!!
We had another doctor's appointment today. We met a new doctor, Dr. Hoffman. We both liked him. Our other doctor is away at a training at the Mayo Clinic for the next few months. Anyway, Dr. Hoffman was very personable and gave a lot of information. He listened to the heartbeats (which sounded great!) and then we started to talk more about the delivery and our options. I asked him if I would be induced at a certain time or what the normal procedure was. He told us that they would not induce me unless they had to or if I start to go into the 39th week. Twins are considered full term at 38 weeks, as they develop faster than a singleton. He said that they really want to let me start labor spontaneously, like normal, and they will only induce if they have to. Because my uterus is expanded so much extra, induction can and will take longer than with a singleton, so they try not to do it. It draws out the process a lot more. He also told us that with twins, I won't be kept in the one birthing room like singleton mothers are. I start out in that room, and then be moved into a larger surgical room.
We also had another class one on one with an instructor about multiple births. We talked some more about some of the things that Dr. Hoffman had mentioned, got to watch a video of a vaginal twins birth, and then toured the birth center again, this time also getting to see the other delivery room. It is nice to be able to see where I'm going to end up. It really helps me to relax and not worry. Anyway, the room is all set up for emergency anything. In this room, they have everything that need to do vaginal deliveries, ultrasounds, and c-sections. They will have an anesthesiologist waiting in the hallway just in case of an emergency c-section, and we will probably be talking to them before as well.
On another note, the basement project is almost completed. Kory had gotten the floor prepped before, so he has spent the last few nights laying the tile, and last night he got all of the grout in. All that's left is to pop the trim back on and move the stuff into the room from upstairs. He hopes to get that done sometime this week so that he can paint the babies room this weekend. We're getting closer!!
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