I am very happy to be able to write a 34 week update. Every week I stay pregnant feels like a blessing and more time for the babies to mature and develop.
A development from my last update is that my OB and the Specialist talked about the ultrasound results from last week and they decided to have me do the non-stress tests twice a week instead of once a week just to keep a closer eye on both of the babies. So in case you are keeping track, I have an OB appointment every other Monday, an ultrasound every Tuesday and an NST every Monday and Friday. These babies are definitely being watched and we will know if anything goes in a direction that is not healthy. My OB said that as long as the babies stay healthy and look good through all these tests that they will remain in me but as soon as one of them falls behind in development or looks to be under stress then they will be delivered.
Last Friday the NST looked good. There were no dips in the heart rate for either one so that was great! This past Monday baby B had a dip so I was admitted and had an ultrasound. By the way, I had to wait 2 hours for the transport to ultrasound! Anyways, they checked the fluid and watched baby B for a bit and everything looked normal. Yesterday was my ultrasound where they checked the fluid levels which still looked good. They also checked the heart rate which was normal and the doppler reading for baby A which measures the flow of blood through the umbilical cord which looked normal. All normal and looking good! So this next week will be an NST on Friday, an OB appt on Monday as well as another NST and a fetal assessment ultrasound next Tuesday. Hopefully these babies will continue to grow and stay healthy in the coming week of tests so we can get to 35 weeks! One of the upsides of these tests is that I am getting to know the nurses in the labor and delivery unit and they are remembering me. So when everything happens it will be nice to have some familiar faces around.
On a different note, it is looking like I will have a c-section. Right now baby A is still head down but baby B is kind of between transverse and breech. Since baby B is bigger than A this means the opening would not be big enough after A is delivered to deliver B breech normally. So for the health of baby B it is looking like a c-section is the best option. To be honest, I have been struggling with this. I know that a c-section will be done for the health of the babies so I am not against it but it totally changes the experience that I have dreamed and always thought about. Not to mention the recovery will be different and puts more pressure on Scott since he will have to be more hands on with the babies as well as help me through my recovery. I am hoping that the recovery will go fast and that people who said that they will help us will step up because we are really going to need it! I have never had major surgery before so I don't know how my body will handle it. I am hoping for the best and nervous for the worse. I am thankful to have this time to adjust and prepare myself for this change of plans as some of the changes just break my heart.
Finally, I seem to have developed a cold. I am hoping that it will go away quickly since I am already at home and taking it easy. I don't want to be sick at all even with just a cold when the babies are born. That will not help things.
So that is it. Another week and hoping to get to week 35! Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers!!
4 comments:
Yea! 34 weeks! And healthy babies! I'm sorry to hear that you have a cold. Hopefully you can kick that in a few short days - rest, lots of fluids and vitamin C! ;)
When I was in the hospital giving birth to Mckenna, everything was going along as planned, and then very suddenly her heart rate dropped to a dangerous low number... and didn't come back up very quickly. It continued to drop every time I went to push, so the doctor decided that an emergency c-section would be best for Mckenna's health. I vividly remember signing the papers, getting the last minute blood draws before they can do the surgery, etc. and crying in sorrow and fear. This isn't what I wanted or planned for! But then I quickly decided to stop my tears, trying to put in perspective that this was going to be the most amazing day of my life, no matter what the process - the outcome of this very blessed gift was what mattered in the end, and that seemed to calm me and give me peace. In a last minute decision by my OB, she decided to go ahead and have me try on my own once more, and it worked. But I was really close to having to go in for the procedure...
Sorry if that doesn't help, but that's my story - it all came flooding back when I read about your emotions and heartbreak. Right now focus on the awesome joys and blessings in your life (twins! 34 weeks! an amazing husband and family! TWO BABIES!!) and your health. I can't wait to hear the exciting news of two new little sweeties in the world! :)
And sorry for the ultra long comment - whoa! :)
I'm so happy for you. I'm almost 29 weeks with twins and it seems like it is really going slow. That's a bummer about the C-section. Like you, I have never wanted one and always wanted to just deliver naturally like most everyone else. Now with twins, one is breech and my dr won't deliver unless both are head down.. I guess we'll see.
Congrats on 34 weeks!! Crazy how fast can change in so short of time, huh.
Greta, I am so excited for you and I will continue to be praying for the health of your kiddos and for a safe delivery, no matter which way it happens. It will be so exciting to meet your new family members at Christmas!
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