Feeling relieved

Well I finally gave birth to two beautiful babies! I had a c-section last week, which was almost 39 weeks pregnant! Both babies came out healthy and crying. Baby A ended up being 5lbs and 13oz with Baby B weighing in at 7lbs and 6oz. The surgery went off without a hitch. It is amazing to get that far in the pregnancy and deliver the babies with no complications on either side. I have been asked aren't you sad? I think back and give the most truthful answer I can "No I look at the parents and see what I have given them and wouldn't trade it for the world. I also see them taking care of the babies and think nope I don't want to do that again!" I know everybody talks about what I did being such a great thing, and it is, but unless they have done it themselves they just don't understand how much all of this meant to me. I feel honored that they instilled their trust in me and let me share this journey with them. This was an amazing experience! I will enjoy my time not being pregnant but I am also excited to do this again! So I will be taking time off blogging for a while but will continue when I start my next journey!

I went to my last doctor's appointment today and everything is well! My BP is good and he is impressed with my blood sugars also. I have officially gained 13 pounds with this pregnancy or 17 if you count the weight I lost then gained back. These babies could come at any time! The parents are on their way into the states as I write this so they are ready for this to happen also. The doctor did determine that baby B is still transverse and they are kind of intertwined so a C-section is the safest bet for the babies and I. It is scheduled to happen next Tuesday so 8 more days, unless I go into labor before then they will do the surgery when I get there. I have not had natural contractions for 12 years so I am nervous about how it will go I told the doctor in that case I am almost like a first time mom. I informed him about my previous deliveries and how quickly they went once they got going (with Toby I went from 6cm to 10cm in 20 minutes) so he said if you feel steady contractions you should come to the hospital immediately. I am really ready to deliver these babies! The next time I post on here I will likely not be pregnant anymore but don't worry I will continue updates! Thank you to everyone for the support and uplifting words!

36 Weeks!!!

I went to two appointments today one ultrasound and one OB. The ultrasound went well Baby A is still head down, low, and weighs about 6lbs 1oz. Baby B, however, has turned to a transverse position over my ribs, he weighs about 6lbs 9oz. Then I saw the doctor they checked my BP it was 128/80 so that is good. I also got swabbed for the group B strep. My hemoglobin was tested and normal is 12 mine was 11.8 so that is good. When we discussed delivery he asked me what I wanted to try for I said which ever is the safest for the babies and I both. His opinion is that baby A could be delivered vaginally but since B is laying across my abdomen that could stifle my chances of delivering him vaginally. He could possibly go head or feet down as soon as she comes out or he could drop down butt first which would force a c-section to get him out. So in his medical opinion we should schedule a c-section and if he turns we can go for vaginal, or go ahead with the Cesarian if not. We will schedule it for 9-16 and if I go into labor before then we will check position and decide from there.  I am not sure I will make it that far I feel like I am really close but who knows. He also checked my cervix she is definitely low but my cervix is still high and posterior and I am dilated 2 cm. We will see how that goes!!

Another appointment!

I went to see the doctor yesterday and everything is looking good! Baby A did turn and now they are both head down so no C-section as of right now. But if she turned once it could happen again! We are hopeful that she does not and the doctor says now we just wait for you to go into labor. I have had some minor swelling in my hands and feet, which is totally normal, so I worried a little bit because it can be a sign of preeclampsia. My BP was higher than I would like it to be but still not high yet so we will keep an eye on it. I know will be going to the doctor every week and we will start checking for dilation and thinning. He is very pleased with my progress and told me just keep doing what you are doing! Next week I have my last high risk ultrasound at the Perinatal Partners since they do them every 4 weeks and I will be 36 weeks when I go and they do not expect me to be pregnant at 40 weeks. I am not sure how long I will last but I am sure these babies will come when the time is right!

I went to the doctors yesterday for a regular appointment. The babies have not turned from their current positions and he didn't seem to hopeful that baby A would turn to accommodate a natural delivery. I was given the option to schedule the delivery, I was asking when it might happen so that the parents can book their flights and plan the trip. He gave me three dates to consider and discuss with the parents. First was 9-12 I immediately told him that would not be the date I choose because 1) It is Tyler's birthday and I don't want to be in the hospital on that day if I don't have to and 2) It is a Friday so it would be harder for John since the kids don't have school on the weekends. The other dates were 9-15 and 9-16 after telling me discuss it with the parents and we can schedule it my next visit I emailed them to ask if one was better than the other for them. Last night I was thinking and remembered the first time we Skyped was on 9-16 of last year. I emailed them back and told them I thought it would be perfect to do the delivery on the one year anniversary and they agreed! So barring any complications or her miraculously turning we will be scheduling delivery for 9-16 which is just over 5 weeks away! We are all getting really excited!

You aren't that big!!

The worst thing to say to a pregnant woman is "You aren't that big!". I sometimes want to say how about you carry these babies for a little bit. I may feel bigger than I am but you feel like they are discounting what you are going through. It doesn't make me mad but it does get old hearing it constantly. An alternative to say is "You look good for being that far with twins".On another note I have had a cough for 2 weeks that just kept progressing so I went to the clinic yesterday and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. I got antibiotics and a nose spray and hopefully that will help this go away. I also went to get an ultrasound today to check the growth of the babies. They are both almost 4.5 lbs and growing well. I am now 32 weeks and the doctor told me we won't worry about their position until around this time. Well baby A has to be head down to attempt a natural delivery. She is on the left with her head in my ribs so she is not cooperating. As of right now we would have to do a c-section she can still turn but with each day the chances get smaller. Next week I see the doctor and we will discuss the options. I was asked by the parents do you have a preference to having a natural or c-section. My answer was there are pros and cons to both and so at this point which ever is best for me and the babies is the way I would prefer. I really don't care one way or the other I just want it to be safe and result in two healthy babies and for me to be healthy also. We are counting down and there is only 6 more weeks until I am 38 weeks and the doctor wants to deliver the babies! It really is going fast but I am loving the experience.

Appointments

Last week I had an ultrasound and doctor's appointment. In the ultrasound they determined that baby a is 2lbs 8oz and b is 2lbs 10oz. They are both doing good growing well and seem to be right on track. That was on Monday and the babies were both head down toward my right hip. Both of their heads were together. On Wednesday I went to see the doctor and determined my blood sugars are good as with everything else. He did an ultrasound to do a quick check on them. Well they moved and are now heads up toward my ribs. He is not concerned about it yet he said we will see in a month or so. We are hoping that they turn head down so we can do a natural delivery. I also reconfirmed that if I make it to 38 weeks they want to induce me so that means we are to the single digits in weeks. I will not be pregnant anymore in about 9 weeks! It is exciting and I can't wait!