Thursday, August 26, 2010

Sorta, Kinda Miserable

Hello my bloggy friends!

We're still here - all 3 of us at 36w5d. Things were pretty good up until about Tuesday night after my multiple doctor appointments. I had a checkup, NST, and ultrasound. They found protein in my urine, my blood pressure was slightly elevated which is unheard of for me, and the fluid in my lower half caused the doctor to request blood work to check for pre-eclampsia. The NST was fine - no problems and I passed. The ultrasound was okay but Baby A's head is so low and she had a lot of trouble getting a measurement so it took forever and there was a ton of pressure on my belly. Both babies did gain weight from the last US two weeks ago but not as much. They have dropped to the twenty-something percentile from forty-seventh at the last scan. They are estimated at 5 lbs 10 oz and 5 lbs 13 oz and I actually lost one pound which is baffling to me.

Tuesday night was the roughest night for me so far. No matter what I did, I could not get comfortable enough to sleep and had nausea, night sweats and chills. My belly feels like this huge hard 12 lb rock. I stayed home from work yesterday and could barely eat anything. The doctor's office called early and requested I repeat the blook work today and come back in for another blood pressure check. I'm heading there shortly.

I really wanted to hold on until September. We'll see what happens!!

13 comments:

  1. Ugh. Sorry it's so uncomfortable, and sorry it looks like they might be making an early appearance - though truly, for twins, you're rocking the dates & weights!

    Hoping you get a few more days and that those days are not too uncomfortable, Thinking of you.

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  2. You're doing great and you're so close!! I am so dang excited for you. Can't wait to hear the updates!!

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  3. Sorry that you're sorta kinda miserable! I'm glad they're watching you closely for pre-e, and I hope that all is well today.

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  4. I'm so sorry this is happening. I think it is time for these two boys to make their grand entrance. You are almost at 37 weeks and that is fabulous for a twin pregnancy! Be proud of your body that is has done SO well the last 37 weeks. Good luck girl! They will be here soon!

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  5. We are all cheering for you! I was thinking of you late last night guessing that you'd been quiet for a while b/c you gave birth! I have all my fingers and toes crossed that things go well.

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  6. Your body IS doing a fabulous job growing twins. Be proud!!! And sounds like you should get ready to meet some baby boys here pretty soon. Sending you lots of positive vibes.

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  7. Sounds very uncomfortable. I hope the rest of the time goes as smoothly as possible for you.

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  8. You've made it to more than 36 weeks with twins - that's so great! Really wondering if today or tomorrow will be your boys' birthday!

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  9. Hang in there, you've done really well. Can't wait to meet the boys.

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  10. Wow! Just about 37 weeks with TWINS! And you may be at the hospital now... good luck! Can't wait to read the announcement!

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  11. I'm so excited for you, but sorry you are a bit miserable right now. It will all be a memory soon. Can't wait to hear more!

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  12. I'm with everyone else--Sorry you don't feel awesome, you've done an awesome job carrying the boys a great distance and pretty soon you will have an awesome announcement to make, whether it's in August or September. I hope everything goes along wonderfully, or at least uneventfully until the big moment :)
    Good Luck Mommy!

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  13. Well, September is only a few days away but since it's been a couple of days since your post that may not matter? I hope you're all doing ok and hope you can get comfortable soon.

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