I had an appointment this morning. I'm 35w5d. I thought I was just going in to have my cervix checked, but the babies ended up being measured and he swabbed (or more like scraped) me to test for Strep B. No cervix check.
I had to have hubby drive me this morning because my pelvic pain was so bad I could barely walk, much less drive. Yesterday UPS stopped at the house and I opened the door and two of my three dogs were trying to escape. I was using my feet to try to push them in, but apparently my pubic bone didn't like the movement. Afterward I was in so much pain. I could hardly stand up without crying out. Walking was torture. I couldn't roll over in bed without major pain. I ended up sleeping in the recliner in the living room for a couple of hours. Thankfully it is finally feeling a little better now. I'm still in a lot of pain, but standing is better and walking isn't so torturous.
Anyway, Hubby drove me in to the appointment. We got to see our little piggies and they got measured. They are both a estimated to be a little over 7lbs each!!! Both are head down and both have their feet lodged in my ribs on the left side.
It is so uncomfortable now to lay on the exam table. I used to really enjoy having the u/s's done and I wished the doc would go slower so I could stare at them, but now I'm hoping he gets it over with quick so I can sit up. I had to have help getting my feet in the stirrups for the "scraping". I had to have Hubby help me sit up too. I can't wait to have my body back.
I asked the doc about induction. From what I've read in books and online the general consensus is that twins don't go past 38 weeks because the placentas tend to wear out. We'll apparently my doc doesn't think so. He said that I'd be induced if I got to my due date...of 40 WEEKS!!! I can't imagine having to be pregnant for another 4 weeks. He also said since they are both head down we could try for a vaginal delivery, but it's up to me what I want to do. I never thought I'd have a choice. I just assumed I'd end up having to do a c-section. Of course I will do whatever is best for the babies, but I'm nervous if I push one out the other is going to have some sort of distress or something and I'll have to have a c-section for the other. I really, REALLY, don't want to do both. I think I'll just wait and see what the situation is what it happens and decide from there.
Now I'm going in to see the doc once a week so he can check my amniotic fluid and I'll also be going to the hospital twice a week for NST's. My first NST is Friday. I'm really looking forward to it. I loved listening to them when I had my last one.
Well, I think that was about the gist of my appointment. I go back to see him on Monday.
2 comments:
thats pretty freaking exciting! SEVEN POUNDS A PEICE ALREADY!!! that is so awesome, that probably means that they wont have to visit the NICU...way to go mama! I also think its neat (although you are probably tired of being pregnant) that he is giving you the option of birthing vaginally....i would totally go for that one, if a complication happens and the 2nd baby needs to come csecion, just take that as it comes....imagine how neat it would be to say that you delivered both twins vaginally!!
super exciting!
♥ ac
Ill just share what happened to me. You are a rock star by the way. I made it to 37.5 weeks, and she wouldnt have let me go past 38...I feel bad for you, hehehe.
Anyway, DS stopped growing so they said it was better to get him out so he can thrive on the outside. I did get induced, and when I was fully dilated I was moved to the OR to start pushing, it was my choice to try vaginal - both babies were head down. I pushed a total of 3 times, thats it, before DS's heartrate dipped too low for too long and I had to get completely put out and have a c-section. I am mildly bitter about it, I never got to hear their first cries (my husband taped it, so I have some sort of record). Anyway, I'm not discouraging a vaginal labor, but hopefully they will want to do it in the OR. It was nice that i was already there, and they didnt have to waste anytime getting me there.
I totally know the pain you are in. I was set to go to the hospital on Monday night to stay over, to get induced the next morning. They call me Monday afternoon and tell me they've cancelled me and moved me to the next day! I cried hysterically after getting off the next phone. I couldnt do it ONE MORE DAY. I was physically DONE in every way possible. They called back 20 min later and said nevermind, they could take me. I never thought I would not be able to stay pregnant 24 more hours.
They were out of me for a few hours and I was already missing being pregnant and wanting more. They are such blessings. I cant wait to see how your story progresses!
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