Jenc glad to hear your boys are still baking but what a ordeal you have to go through just to keep them in, thank god for your cervix of steal you are nearly 32 weeks which isn't a bad time to have them if they do decided to come early. It sounds like they really want to come. Hang in there I am thinking of you.
I had another scan today and my cervix is now 8mm so alot shorter and I have been sitting here not sure how that happened. I had a growth scan as well but they said nothing much has changed they are growing which is the main thing but 1 is still bigger then the other. The doctor that did my ultrasound also said I may have 2 to 3 weeks left til the babies come hmmmm I guess thats better then them coming now. I might have GD my bloods came back high so I have an 2 hour test tomorrow but I guess if I have only 2 to 3 weeks left then they proberly wont be that strict with me ??????
I am stressing abit today I dont think my DH is coping at home without me I think he is putting on a brave face when he comes in, he has been snapping at me abit, telling me to keep looking for a house and to ring all the realestate up even though I have already we need to be out of or house by the 13 september I might have to ask for an extention for a couple of weeks just to give us some time. I know it must be hard for him working and looking after DD but its no bloody picnic in here either.
Anyway on a good note I got to go out for a burger and chips today after scan it was really nice im trying to get all the goodies in now before I go on a special diet.
oh, Azz, I'm so sorry to hear about your cervix. Hang in there hon, we're thinking of you. You're nearly 28 weeks aren't you?? If you can hang on just a few more days things will be a much brighter scenario. Sending you tons and tons of love and sticky vibes.
I had an ultrasound today, and there were two concerning results. The level of amniotic fluid for twin one is too low, and twin 2's growth has tapered off, and they are now discordant. Hmmm. grrrr. arrrgh! am so sick of this!!!!
So I am to have daily CTG monitoring, and bi-weekly scans and they'll play it a bit by ear. Worst case scenario is that they will just need to take them out sooner rather than later, so I am prepared for that. I hope it doesn't come to that, so fingers, toes, arms, legs and eyes all crossed.
Bella, I'm sorry I haven't answered your questions!! Here I go. It's totally normal for the bubs to flip around all over the place so you will feel kicks in different places. If you are worried about lack of movement, then find a quiet relaxing spot, do some deep breathing, put your hands on your tummy and just count the movements you feel in an hour. If you don't feel any (or very few) then call your dr. Better to be safe than sorry
In terms of weight, please don't count kgs!!! It's not what's important. What matters is that your babies are thriving - they are growing, their hearts are beating strongly, etc. Weight is not a good indicator of a healthy pregnancy. My ob doesn't even weigh me. Never has!
I've also been suffering from constipation - especially here in hospy (sorry if TMI). I have truly found the best thing to be at least one piece of fresh fruit per day, a glass of pear juice, and a prune or two with breakfast. It has totally fixed my problem, and tastes a hell of a lot better than metamucil!! But if you don't like those things, then, yeah, go to the chemist and ask. They'll point you in the right direction.
Azza - Argg.... that damn cervix . I know it's little comfort but your in the right place and if the babies come in 2-3 weeks they will be ok will just need fattening up and monitoring for longer. As long as they are still growing thats the main thing - what sizes are they do you know? As for your DH it must be getting very hard for all of you - patience must be wearing thin - you are doing an amazing job and your job at the moment is to bake your babies. I admire your strength and your DH for coping so well considering you have DD to worry about as well. Give him time and maybe just the 2 of you could go down for a hot chocolate and have a good talk about how your both feeling? Take care and try not to worry things will resolve and stress is the last thing you need!
Jen - My gosh you two are having such a hard time - i think those babies really want out! You have done so well and are over 30weeks which is such a great acheivement. What sizes are your bubs? As for getting around to answering my questions... so don't concern yourself you have enough to do . I'm not worrying to much about the weight i just want healthy happy bubs stuff what i got through to get them!!!!
AFM - seems rather silly to give you an update of myself with what you are both going through but they are moving heaps - i think they just had some down time after my gastro. I have been getting quite puffy if i'm up and about for to long so i now do little things with rest/feet up breaks inbetween! We have scan and appt on Friday so really looking forward to that.
Take care both of you and remember - you are both amazing and i'm for you!
xxBella
Jenc I know how you feel its a never ending story but we are both in a good place imagine if we were at home and all this was going on not sure about you but I would like to be closely monitored, AND I know it is not for ever even though it feels like an eternity.
Bella I love hearing how you are going please keep updating us. As for the sizes Im not sure they normally give me a summary to give to my OB but they didn't this time because they were going to ring her straight after. oooh I can hear a baby crying poor little thing. Thanks for the kind words I think I might have to sit my DH down and ask him how he is coping really. Good luck with your scan on Friday let us know how you go is it a growth scan?
AFM I couldn't do GD test today as they forgot to tell me to fast so I can pig out today hmmmm on hossy food.
Hey Azz, I meant to say before about your house hunting - are you looking for a rental? If so, I am pretty sure there are people out there who 'house hunt' as a job. They do all the inspections, create a shortlist for you, and then you pick from there. I am pretty sure a lot of them work out their pay with the real estate, so I don't think it costs the client much - maybe a week's rent or something?? That might help ease the pressure???
I imagine your DH probably is feeling stressed, and I agree with Bell - sit down and have a nice long calm chat. It can only help. I know your family is interstate, but what about his? or do you have a good friend who could help out with stuff around the house??
quick update from me. I just saw my ob, and he isn't going to let me out of here. the issues with the twins (the low fluid with one, and the reduced growth with the other) are concerning, so they need to keep a close watch on their well-being, which can't be done if I'm not here.
so baby shower in hospital it's going to be for me!!! how funny
he also said that at this stage, the benefits of them incubating inside me still outweigh the risks of prematurity, but from next week, things start to even out, and at 34 weeks they're likely to develop better out than in.... so.... that means that in 2 weeks I'm probably going to have two tiny little ones.
I am in shock, scared, excited, relieved, all at once. does that make sense????
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you are nearly 32 weeks which isn't a bad time to have them if they do decided to come early. It sounds like they really want to come. Hang in there I am thinking of you.
. I know it's little comfort but your in the right place and if the babies come in 2-3 weeks they will be ok will just need fattening up and monitoring for longer. As long as they are still growing thats the main thing - what sizes are they do you know? As for your DH it must be getting very hard for all of you - patience must be wearing thin - you are doing an amazing job and your job at the moment is to bake your babies. I admire your strength and your DH for coping so well considering you have DD to worry about as well. Give him time and maybe just the 2 of you could go down for a hot chocolate and have a good talk about how your both feeling? Take care and try not to worry things will resolve and stress is the last thing you need!
but they are moving heaps - i think they just had some down time after my gastro. I have been getting quite puffy if i'm up and about for to long so i now do little things with rest/feet up breaks inbetween! We have scan and appt on Friday so really looking forward to that.
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