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Man, today has been a VERY long day.
I had my routine OB appt this morning. And my appt was at 10:45...well i didnt get called back until 11:50! I was so pissed. And they've been doing these survey things trying to better the appointment times and patient's satisfaction..well my response wasnt too nice. This is the 2nd time that'd i've been OVER an hour behind my appointment time. BUTT..anyway.
I weigh 163.6 -- gained 4 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. So that's great!
Blood pressure was really good. 112/53.
FFN done. Cervix is dilated 1cm. 50% effaced and -3. So Cayleigh is still pretty high up.
But i had a LOT of contractions while i was waiting for my appointment and while the doctor was in I had 3 really close together. So he (this dr i really like, this was the first time i had him since ive been going to this clinic), Dr. Toler, sent me up to L&D so they could monitor my contractions and give me IV fluids.
I had to pee in a cup again at L&D and they drew bloodwork for my labs.
Protein and ketones were fine. No issues there. They gave me a bag of IV fluids. Which was really cold...i didnt like it too much and it made me feel weird. But it made my contractions go from 3-5 minutes apart to 15-20 minutes apart and after half of another bag they had stopped and just showed uterine irritability. My FFN test came back negative. So that is great. They gave me instructions to increase my water intake, sleep on my left side, and pelvic rest. So no sex or nothing in the vagina...no problem!
I left there at 4:30 and was STARVING! So we went back over to the clinic so i could make my appointment for 2 weeks. And then went and ate at Taco Bell. Next OB appt is April 2nd. Which is also my psychiatrist appt so i can talk to him about my depression and the issues me and bryan have been having. And hopefully get something for that. I would really hate to go through PPD...and with how i've been feeling lately. I thought it best to go ahead and talk to someone.
But anywayyyy. Everything is looking great. Just got to stay hydrated, since that has been what's causing the contractions. The more fluid intake i have, the less contractions and worry of preterm labor issues i will have.
I'm going to go enjoy my strawberries..
I had my routine OB appt this morning. And my appt was at 10:45...well i didnt get called back until 11:50! I was so pissed. And they've been doing these survey things trying to better the appointment times and patient's satisfaction..well my response wasnt too nice. This is the 2nd time that'd i've been OVER an hour behind my appointment time. BUTT..anyway.
I weigh 163.6 -- gained 4 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. So that's great!
Blood pressure was really good. 112/53.
FFN done. Cervix is dilated 1cm. 50% effaced and -3. So Cayleigh is still pretty high up.
But i had a LOT of contractions while i was waiting for my appointment and while the doctor was in I had 3 really close together. So he (this dr i really like, this was the first time i had him since ive been going to this clinic), Dr. Toler, sent me up to L&D so they could monitor my contractions and give me IV fluids.
I had to pee in a cup again at L&D and they drew bloodwork for my labs.
Protein and ketones were fine. No issues there. They gave me a bag of IV fluids. Which was really cold...i didnt like it too much and it made me feel weird. But it made my contractions go from 3-5 minutes apart to 15-20 minutes apart and after half of another bag they had stopped and just showed uterine irritability. My FFN test came back negative. So that is great. They gave me instructions to increase my water intake, sleep on my left side, and pelvic rest. So no sex or nothing in the vagina...no problem!
I left there at 4:30 and was STARVING! So we went back over to the clinic so i could make my appointment for 2 weeks. And then went and ate at Taco Bell. Next OB appt is April 2nd. Which is also my psychiatrist appt so i can talk to him about my depression and the issues me and bryan have been having. And hopefully get something for that. I would really hate to go through PPD...and with how i've been feeling lately. I thought it best to go ahead and talk to someone.
But anywayyyy. Everything is looking great. Just got to stay hydrated, since that has been what's causing the contractions. The more fluid intake i have, the less contractions and worry of preterm labor issues i will have.
I'm going to go enjoy my strawberries..
TwinMama,
So glad that they got the contractions to stop. It you could just get passed 35 weeks and hopefully them giving you Betamethasone to mature the baby's lungs faster, you will probably get to take the babies home with you, when they are born. I always wondered why being hydrated had so much to do with premature contractions.
My daughter gave birth prematurely 2 times at 35 weeks and they were always telling her to keep up her fluids. I never figured out why. I guess I should have asked.
I really hope that you don't go through PPD either. It is hell. Been there myself. Since the babies are already fully formed, isn't there an antidepressant they could put you on before the babies are born? If you are depressed now and going through some troubles with the father, I would think you would be helped by antidepressants now. You are right to talk to a therapist. They can do wonders to help you straighten out your feelings and relationship issues. Have you told your therapist about your fears of PPD?
It sounds like the babies are doing well but seem to want to make an early entrance. Such is typical with twins or multiples. How long does your doctor want you to try and make it to, before he will let you deliver? You aren't that far from the 35 week point. If you keep hydrated, get plenty of rest you might get passed the 35 weeks. Every week in the womb is better for the babies, but I have to know that you are getting miserable carrying two babies at once and are ready for them on the outside.
Best of luck to you. It takes a special person to carry more than one baby. You have more endurance than I would ever have. Your going to be a great mommie to these new babies. Best wishes and helpful prayer coming your way...
Heather
From the MS Forum
So glad that they got the contractions to stop. It you could just get passed 35 weeks and hopefully them giving you Betamethasone to mature the baby's lungs faster, you will probably get to take the babies home with you, when they are born. I always wondered why being hydrated had so much to do with premature contractions.
My daughter gave birth prematurely 2 times at 35 weeks and they were always telling her to keep up her fluids. I never figured out why. I guess I should have asked.
I really hope that you don't go through PPD either. It is hell. Been there myself. Since the babies are already fully formed, isn't there an antidepressant they could put you on before the babies are born? If you are depressed now and going through some troubles with the father, I would think you would be helped by antidepressants now. You are right to talk to a therapist. They can do wonders to help you straighten out your feelings and relationship issues. Have you told your therapist about your fears of PPD?
It sounds like the babies are doing well but seem to want to make an early entrance. Such is typical with twins or multiples. How long does your doctor want you to try and make it to, before he will let you deliver? You aren't that far from the 35 week point. If you keep hydrated, get plenty of rest you might get passed the 35 weeks. Every week in the womb is better for the babies, but I have to know that you are getting miserable carrying two babies at once and are ready for them on the outside.
Best of luck to you. It takes a special person to carry more than one baby. You have more endurance than I would ever have. Your going to be a great mommie to these new babies. Best wishes and helpful prayer coming your way...
Heather
From the MS Forum
Heather3418,
Yeah I'm glad they got them to stop. As ready as I am for them to be here, i want them to hold off a little while longer so that their lungs will be mature. They havent given me any steroids to mature their lungs at all. And with the dehydration, i thought i had been drinking plenty of fluids. I guess with the increased urination, since theyre on my bladder, i need to carry around a gallon jug haha.
I have talked to my OB about being on antidepressants. I am type II bipolar already. So during my 2nd trimester i was taking Lamictal. But started feeling alot better, and stopped taking it. BIG mistake. If i had've stayed with it, i probably wouldnt feel like i do now. But she says that it is fine to be on medication, its just dangerous in the beginning of the pregnancy. So i've made the appointment with my psychiatrist to see what he says is best for me, especially since i plan to breastfeed. I havent talked to my therapist about PPD worries yet, but i have talked to my OB.
My doctors still have great hope that they will make it to term. They want me to make it to ATLEAST 35 1/2-36 weeks. But 37 would be ideal. If i'm still pregnant then, then i'll have a cesarean scheduled for around 38-39 weeks. Either way, they are great weights already for twins at this gestational age, and theyre happy with their weights just their lung maturity is the issue.
ANd yes, it's very miserable! I feel like a beached whale laying in bed. I pretty much need help rolling from side to side and cant for the life of me lay on my back or i'm smothered. My favorite sleeping positions were always on my stomach or my back before i got pregnant...so it's been horrible having to adjust. But it will all be over soon enough! I cannot wait <3
Thank you for the prayers. That always helps :D
Megan.
Yeah I'm glad they got them to stop. As ready as I am for them to be here, i want them to hold off a little while longer so that their lungs will be mature. They havent given me any steroids to mature their lungs at all. And with the dehydration, i thought i had been drinking plenty of fluids. I guess with the increased urination, since theyre on my bladder, i need to carry around a gallon jug haha.
I have talked to my OB about being on antidepressants. I am type II bipolar already. So during my 2nd trimester i was taking Lamictal. But started feeling alot better, and stopped taking it. BIG mistake. If i had've stayed with it, i probably wouldnt feel like i do now. But she says that it is fine to be on medication, its just dangerous in the beginning of the pregnancy. So i've made the appointment with my psychiatrist to see what he says is best for me, especially since i plan to breastfeed. I havent talked to my therapist about PPD worries yet, but i have talked to my OB.
My doctors still have great hope that they will make it to term. They want me to make it to ATLEAST 35 1/2-36 weeks. But 37 would be ideal. If i'm still pregnant then, then i'll have a cesarean scheduled for around 38-39 weeks. Either way, they are great weights already for twins at this gestational age, and theyre happy with their weights just their lung maturity is the issue.
ANd yes, it's very miserable! I feel like a beached whale laying in bed. I pretty much need help rolling from side to side and cant for the life of me lay on my back or i'm smothered. My favorite sleeping positions were always on my stomach or my back before i got pregnant...so it's been horrible having to adjust. But it will all be over soon enough! I cannot wait <3
Thank you for the prayers. That always helps :D
Megan.
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