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My twins are here!
Well I am not an August mom and not a July mom - I am a June mom! 'Today I was 32+0 and my daughters decided it was time to come out - 8 weeks early.
I had to have c-section because the first was breech AND then stuck his footdown - so one foot was down and then one was up - then it was just too risky to have normal birth at 8 weeks early.
The first twin was 1910g and the second was 1890g (soboth around 4 lbs)
They are in NICU now but doing well and dont need any help breathing - which is fabulous news!!!!! The only thing is that I am in ICU for monitoring and they are upstairs in NICU :( but tomorrow first thing in the morning i will be moved to be on same floor as them.
I had to have c-section because the first was breech AND then stuck his footdown - so one foot was down and then one was up - then it was just too risky to have normal birth at 8 weeks early.
The first twin was 1910g and the second was 1890g (soboth around 4 lbs)
They are in NICU now but doing well and dont need any help breathing - which is fabulous news!!!!! The only thing is that I am in ICU for monitoring and they are upstairs in NICU :( but tomorrow first thing in the morning i will be moved to be on same floor as them.
You doing a great job pumping trhat milk out for them its the best they can get. I will keep my fingers close for july 21st:) good luck
Thanks everyone :)
Yeah it was a big schock as I went into labor on Tuesday.
Yesterday Isabella and Vanessa got transferred to the Childrens Hospital here. I also got released from the hospital - because there was NO WAY I could stay in the hospital if my babies were not there!. It was all a little sooner than originally expected, but we are happy that the girls are so healthy. It is just hard because I am now home and the girls aren't :( yet.
They will probably have to stay in the hospital for a few more weeks. There are a few parameters that have to be met before they can go home:
- age: at least as old as 35w+0d. They were born at 32+0, so that means the absolute earliest they could go would be July 21.
- weight: at least 2kg. Right now they are about 1,8kg as they lost a little weight in the past few days.
- temperature: able to regulate their own temperature for at least 5 days. Right now they are in warmer beds that help keep their temperature up.
- eating: able to eat 6x per day at least 60ml (2 oz) either by nursing or from a bottle. Right now, they get tired after a few minutes of nursing or bottle feedings. Therefore they are also fed through a small tube inserted through the nose into the stomach - sometimes their entire meal of 20ml, and sometimes they nurse or try bottle first and what is left over is fed directly into their stomachs.
I am pumping milk for them and that is going well. I am able to pump almost 5 oz each time I pump milk (ca 8 times a day), which is mjore than enough to satisfy both girls needs. Everyday I am able to pump more and more so hopefully I will be able to keep up with their needs so that we dont have to supplement with formula. I just hope I am able stay ahead of them! :)
I am exhausted and sometimes in pain. I try not to take anything during the day because then I would probably REALLY overdo it. But by the time the evening rolls around, I am usually in need of an ibuprofin!
Yeah it was a big schock as I went into labor on Tuesday.
Yesterday Isabella and Vanessa got transferred to the Childrens Hospital here. I also got released from the hospital - because there was NO WAY I could stay in the hospital if my babies were not there!. It was all a little sooner than originally expected, but we are happy that the girls are so healthy. It is just hard because I am now home and the girls aren't :( yet.
They will probably have to stay in the hospital for a few more weeks. There are a few parameters that have to be met before they can go home:
- age: at least as old as 35w+0d. They were born at 32+0, so that means the absolute earliest they could go would be July 21.
- weight: at least 2kg. Right now they are about 1,8kg as they lost a little weight in the past few days.
- temperature: able to regulate their own temperature for at least 5 days. Right now they are in warmer beds that help keep their temperature up.
- eating: able to eat 6x per day at least 60ml (2 oz) either by nursing or from a bottle. Right now, they get tired after a few minutes of nursing or bottle feedings. Therefore they are also fed through a small tube inserted through the nose into the stomach - sometimes their entire meal of 20ml, and sometimes they nurse or try bottle first and what is left over is fed directly into their stomachs.
I am pumping milk for them and that is going well. I am able to pump almost 5 oz each time I pump milk (ca 8 times a day), which is mjore than enough to satisfy both girls needs. Everyday I am able to pump more and more so hopefully I will be able to keep up with their needs so that we dont have to supplement with formula. I just hope I am able stay ahead of them! :)
I am exhausted and sometimes in pain. I try not to take anything during the day because then I would probably REALLY overdo it. But by the time the evening rolls around, I am usually in need of an ibuprofin!
Congrats!!!! My doc gave me the option to wait 1 more week before my twins come. He said there was enough fluid and it was safe, so I'm going to wait until they are 35 weeks. How very wonderful they dont need assisted breathing at 32 weeks!! Thats great. Keep us posted.
POOKIE!!!! OMG!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I have chill bumps from head to toe right now. I think I'm going to be right behind you with my twin girls. My cervix is already starting to shorten and having occasional contractions.
I'm only 29 weeks but the babies are weighing around 3 pounds right now. I want to hold them in until at least 32 weeks when i know they'll surely weigh 4 pounds, like yours do.
Can you post pictures soon? I can't imagine what my little girls are going to look like. It must be so neat to finally see them...
You sound like you're in good spirits,,, Why are you in ICU?
Oh my dear, Congrats again!! (((HUGS)))
I have chill bumps from head to toe right now. I think I'm going to be right behind you with my twin girls. My cervix is already starting to shorten and having occasional contractions.
I'm only 29 weeks but the babies are weighing around 3 pounds right now. I want to hold them in until at least 32 weeks when i know they'll surely weigh 4 pounds, like yours do.
Can you post pictures soon? I can't imagine what my little girls are going to look like. It must be so neat to finally see them...
You sound like you're in good spirits,,, Why are you in ICU?
Oh my dear, Congrats again!! (((HUGS)))
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Wow thats great news!! I cant wait to see pictures! Your the first August mommy to have her babies, I cant wait to meet mine:)
Wow, can't believe it, that's great news. Good luck and God Bless you and your little ones.
Congrats. Wish mine would come early i want to see it. That's great they are breathing on their own. Look forward to seeing pics.
Congrats on your twinkies!! Yeah, they have a way of surprising us sometimes. Can't wait to see pic of them. Get plenty of rest tonight- you are going to need it.
congrats. I am happy to hear that they are doing great. Cant wait to see pictures. take care of your self and your 2 princesses
Wow! I can't believe they came eight weeks early! Glad to hear they are doing well!!!!! Sorry you are separated from them right now, but like you said tomorrow you will be reunited!!
Can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful girlys!!!!
Can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful girlys!!!!
How exciting! Congratulations, and I'm so glad everyone is healthy and happy!
Tricia
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