I got a less than awesome report from Doc Mag today. My blood pressure was even higher than last week (151 over 82 or close to that). When I laid on my side for a bit, the pressure lowered to like 126/80 (mine normally has been 111/60). There were traces of protein in my urine, and I have gained another 5lbs of fluid in the week since I last saw her. She said I was showing signs of preeclampsia. She did not feel compelled to put me in the hospital, but told me I may end up there. She wants to see me again next week, and for now I am to rest. If I have any upper abdominal pain or changes in vision or other symptom that concerns me, to call her.
So, that's where we are. I've also been experiencing a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions. I told her about them, and she said she was not really concerned about contractions... that "they would continue to happen."
COME ON 34 WEEKS.... we need to make it at least there. SO CLOSE!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
We had another doctor appointment today. Since last visit, I've gained six pounds and am measuring 39 weeks, plus my blood pressure was up. We will have a follow up visit in one week to monitor this, but otherwise our appointment went good. Our current goal is to make it to 34 weeks at least (we reach 34 weeks on August 8). If I go into labor before that, we will have to go to Tupelo to deliver. If it is an emergent (unscheduled) delivery, we would deliver in West Point, but the boys would have to be sent to Tupelo's NICU. So, pray for another 2.5 weeks at least!
We had another u/s and the boys both looked strong and healthy. August weighed in at 4 lbs 6 oz, and Graham weighed in at 4 lbs 10 oz. They looked closely at their hearts – both looked good. They are really cramped up in there these days. This time, August was still stretched out along my left side, only his head is down now instead of his feet. Graham is still balled up on my right side, but is head up now.
31 weeks 4 days | 3D Ultrasound images
August – look at those big kissable lips and potential widow's peak!
Graham – His hands are up by his face, and he is really scrunched up in there.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
29 weeks 3 days.
-TWO WEEKS AGO-
We had an u/s two weeks ago (at 27 weeks) and were able to get a video of the session. Everything looked good. I was released from mandatory resting. Both boys had strong heartbeats (154/143)and were wiggling around a bunch. Neither of them would look at the u/s wand this time for us to get a good look at their faces.
"you've got a couple a chunks!!" -doc mag
Our boys are weighing in at +/- 3lbs each! One boy was stretched out in a standing position while the other baby was curled up to one side, head down. The way they were positioned could have made their abdominal measurements off a bit. One measured 2.14lbs, the other 3.4lbs!! Their other measurements were near exact, and they are likely each around 3lbs. That's big for singleton babies at this age, let alone twin babies! This is GREAT news.
-TODAY-
I measured 38 weeks today! I'm big, round, swollen, tired, sore... and growing seemingly healthy baby boys. Both boys had really strong active heartbeats today. We talked about some questions Matt and I had about the c-section and scheduling. She said, "I could say, let's get to 37 weeks and go ahead and schedule the delivery, but you may not make it that far. we just never really know." She gave the impression that reaching 37 weeks was a possibility, but you could sense her doubt in us making it quite that far.
We have another appointment for an u/s in West Point in two weeks.
We had an u/s two weeks ago (at 27 weeks) and were able to get a video of the session. Everything looked good. I was released from mandatory resting. Both boys had strong heartbeats (154/143)and were wiggling around a bunch. Neither of them would look at the u/s wand this time for us to get a good look at their faces.
"you've got a couple a chunks!!" -doc mag
Our boys are weighing in at +/- 3lbs each! One boy was stretched out in a standing position while the other baby was curled up to one side, head down. The way they were positioned could have made their abdominal measurements off a bit. One measured 2.14lbs, the other 3.4lbs!! Their other measurements were near exact, and they are likely each around 3lbs. That's big for singleton babies at this age, let alone twin babies! This is GREAT news.
-TODAY-
I measured 38 weeks today! I'm big, round, swollen, tired, sore... and growing seemingly healthy baby boys. Both boys had really strong active heartbeats today. We talked about some questions Matt and I had about the c-section and scheduling. She said, "I could say, let's get to 37 weeks and go ahead and schedule the delivery, but you may not make it that far. we just never really know." She gave the impression that reaching 37 weeks was a possibility, but you could sense her doubt in us making it quite that far.
We have another appointment for an u/s in West Point in two weeks.
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