Well, 4 weeks to go until I will be able to have the girls. This time has been filled with doctors appointments. Not so much at my doctor's office, but everywhere it seems.
I have to start doing Fetal Non-Stress test every week, I still have my ultrasound once a week, and my visits with the doctor are still at every 2 weeks. The good news is that I am still not on bed rest. This is good news because that means that I get more time with my girls when they are born, which I have been told could be as soon as August 28th, but probably no later than the middle of September. Thank goodness that I have made it this far without going on bed rest, but at times now, I think it would be nice. I am tired most of the time, always sore (especially in my back and ribs), and sometimes think that it would be great to just relax. Though I am pretty sure that if I do go on bed rest, that would be great for the first day, then I would be antsy and want to move around again.
I wanted to also let everyone know that Gary and I am very thankful for all of your best wishes, and the gifts that you have bestowed on our girls. We are waiting for the last babyshower (this Friday) before we send out thank you cards, but they should be coming soon.
Thank you again.
Love,
Tabby
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Monday, August 4, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Hospitals, Doctors, Work, Oh My!
OK, as you can see from the title, it has been a very busy couple of weeks. I'll start from the beginning.
On the 10th I had a doctor's appointment and everything was going fine, until the 11th. Then it got harry. I started having regular contractions and had to go to the hospital to stop them. They gave me this drug that stopped the contractions, but for about a hour or so I looked like I was having a seizure due to the shakes that was a side effect of the drug. Needless to say, I requested to be prescribed something different. I definitely did not want to "freak" my coworkers or husband out when that side effect kicked in. Instead, they gave me a drug that makes me look sunburned and sway like a drunk person. But, it does stop the contractions.
I went the following Monday, and was essentially told that I would probably go on bed rest the following week. I, of course, panic due to the fact that I would not have enough leave and had been told that if I ran out of leave, I would loose my job. No stress, right? In order to prevent stress, Gary and I have been planning for the worst. He has decided to find a second job, and I am on self-imposed bed rest every night after work.
Now, for the good news. It appears that the bed rest worked and bought me some more time at work. I went to the doctor today and was told that I would be able to work to the next appointment. 10 more days!!!! And this gets me to the end of the month. What this essentially means is that I will not loose my job as long as I deliver by 36 weeks. Most people with twins deliver between 34-37 weeks. So all I have to do is get another week after this appointment. I think that bed rest is going to come into play for quite some time, but at least I get to work, and it is not complete bed rest.
5 weeks to 34.... I can make it!!!!
On the 10th I had a doctor's appointment and everything was going fine, until the 11th. Then it got harry. I started having regular contractions and had to go to the hospital to stop them. They gave me this drug that stopped the contractions, but for about a hour or so I looked like I was having a seizure due to the shakes that was a side effect of the drug. Needless to say, I requested to be prescribed something different. I definitely did not want to "freak" my coworkers or husband out when that side effect kicked in. Instead, they gave me a drug that makes me look sunburned and sway like a drunk person. But, it does stop the contractions.
I went the following Monday, and was essentially told that I would probably go on bed rest the following week. I, of course, panic due to the fact that I would not have enough leave and had been told that if I ran out of leave, I would loose my job. No stress, right? In order to prevent stress, Gary and I have been planning for the worst. He has decided to find a second job, and I am on self-imposed bed rest every night after work.
Now, for the good news. It appears that the bed rest worked and bought me some more time at work. I went to the doctor today and was told that I would be able to work to the next appointment. 10 more days!!!! And this gets me to the end of the month. What this essentially means is that I will not loose my job as long as I deliver by 36 weeks. Most people with twins deliver between 34-37 weeks. So all I have to do is get another week after this appointment. I think that bed rest is going to come into play for quite some time, but at least I get to work, and it is not complete bed rest.
5 weeks to 34.... I can make it!!!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Pregnancy Health Update
Well, I received a large amount of good news last week. I had been told the month before that one of my babies had a cyst on her brain. I wanted to thank the many people that prayed for her, because it is now gone. I do believe in the power of prayer, and believe that your many prayers helped her overcome this. She has no damage from the cyst and is doing just as well as her sister.
I went in on the 10th of this month, and they told me that bit of good news. They also are happy with their growth and weight, which is now 2 lbs 3 oz and 2 lbs 5 oz. It is a blessing that they are now doing better, and I could not be happier to know that the problem of the cyst is gone.
I have had some problems currently though. I went into early labor on the 11th, but it was stopped. I now have to take a medication to keep me from having contractions and have to now anticipate going on bed rest soon. God, I hope not. It is a little scary, but I know that we will be fine in the end. And, no matter what, it will all be worth it. Even if I wind up loosing a little sanity by being placed on bed rest. :)
Well, just wanted to update everyone on what is going on.
Alyssa and Sierra, know that mommy and daddy love you very much, and we can not wait to meet you.
Love,
Tabby
I went in on the 10th of this month, and they told me that bit of good news. They also are happy with their growth and weight, which is now 2 lbs 3 oz and 2 lbs 5 oz. It is a blessing that they are now doing better, and I could not be happier to know that the problem of the cyst is gone.
I have had some problems currently though. I went into early labor on the 11th, but it was stopped. I now have to take a medication to keep me from having contractions and have to now anticipate going on bed rest soon. God, I hope not. It is a little scary, but I know that we will be fine in the end. And, no matter what, it will all be worth it. Even if I wind up loosing a little sanity by being placed on bed rest. :)
Well, just wanted to update everyone on what is going on.
Alyssa and Sierra, know that mommy and daddy love you very much, and we can not wait to meet you.
Love,
Tabby
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