So, I guess I should post a short update here on what is happening :)
Nearly two weeks ago now, I had a check-up with my endocrynologist for my Gestational Diabetes. I had some blood tests which all came back ok except for some minor abnormalities in my liver enzyme levels. Fast forward to last monday (16th June) when Duane and I had another growth scan to make sure both babies are growing ok.
This scan went well. Both babies were estimated to be about 2400 grams (5 lb 3 oz)each. For 36 wks gestation with twins this is not bad at all. I had an appointment with my OB the day after which luckely Duane joined me at. More bloodwork to make sure my liver enzymes hadn't deteriorated.
Anyways, to make a long story short, we had a LONG chat with Murray and we basically had 3 options:
1. Wait until labour starts naturally and see if I can deliver vaginally
2. Induce me to bring on labor
3. Book a C-section
The main reason we discussed these options is because sleeping has become a problem. I need to take painkillers to be able to get a little bit of sleep, The pressures are really starting to take its toll on my body. Murray is happy for these babies to be born, their weights at 36 weeks was excelent, and a lot of twins are delivered at 37 weeks anyway. Because the induction has a 50-60% chance of turning into an emergency C-section, we elected to schedule a C-section instead. Less pressure, and we know what is happening. This was all organised on tuesday and we have known from that day what day the babies will be born. It will be next week (between 23 jun & 27 jun).
Part of me is happy that it will be over, and that we will finally be able to meet our babies. Another part of me isn't all that happy about it. It is filled with doubts, can we do it, are we doing the right thing, will they be ok, will we be ok..... it feels a little bit like being on the upward climb of a rollercoaster just before it comes to the crest and you really want to yell out, 'STOP THIS THING, I WANT TO GET OFF THIS RIDE, THIS IS A MISTAKE'......
Anyways, I'm sure it will all be fine. I will update with pictures and information once I'm home again. After the delivery I have to stay in hospital for 5 days (4 nights) because of the surgery. Check Duanes blog, he might have time to update beforehand.....
Take care all, and see you on the flip-side.
22 June 2008
11 June 2008
Keeping busy.
So, the count-down is in full swing now. Today I've reached the 35 wk mark, which means that the lungs of the babies are fully developed and if I were to go into labor right now, they would let me deliver. It would be better for the babies to stay in for another week or two, but whether that is good for my sanity, I'm not entirely sure.
We're on-target for getting the house ready for these bubs. The hospital bag is packed (Finally, I kinda kept putting it off and off and off and off........)
So now I'm down to chores I can do from my chair I guess. Not much more in the way of "active" work to do. This is a good thing, When something falls on the floor I look at it and try to decide how much I really want it, and if it isn't detrimentally important I'll wait for Duane to come home to pick it up for me. Mobility is becoming a real issue.
So: Nursery is mostly done. Sewing is done, house is clean & tidy-ish. Birth notices have been designed and are ready to be sent to the printers once the last details are known (Length, weight, birthdate etc). Enveloppes have been written and hopefully Duane will bring home some more stamps so I can finish sticking those on. We have 'beschuit met muisjes' organised, I'd love to make a wooden stork, but haven't even broached the subject with Duane yet. I've got the design.... just not the wood to start on it.
We know where to go at the new hospital, we have the numbers etc to call in emergencies, Tomorrow we're getting capsules installed in our car (babyseats).
Next week I'll pick up feeding pillow & breast pump.
So, really for today, I have nothing much to do bar make a few phonecalls. BORING. I'm not really good at this 'waiting' thing..... I'll keep you posted on how i"m going with that
We're on-target for getting the house ready for these bubs. The hospital bag is packed (Finally, I kinda kept putting it off and off and off and off........)
So now I'm down to chores I can do from my chair I guess. Not much more in the way of "active" work to do. This is a good thing, When something falls on the floor I look at it and try to decide how much I really want it, and if it isn't detrimentally important I'll wait for Duane to come home to pick it up for me. Mobility is becoming a real issue.
So: Nursery is mostly done. Sewing is done, house is clean & tidy-ish. Birth notices have been designed and are ready to be sent to the printers once the last details are known (Length, weight, birthdate etc). Enveloppes have been written and hopefully Duane will bring home some more stamps so I can finish sticking those on. We have 'beschuit met muisjes' organised, I'd love to make a wooden stork, but haven't even broached the subject with Duane yet. I've got the design.... just not the wood to start on it.
We know where to go at the new hospital, we have the numbers etc to call in emergencies, Tomorrow we're getting capsules installed in our car (babyseats).
Next week I'll pick up feeding pillow & breast pump.
So, really for today, I have nothing much to do bar make a few phonecalls. BORING. I'm not really good at this 'waiting' thing..... I'll keep you posted on how i"m going with that
07 June 2008
Maternity leave week two
So I'm slowly getting better at this 'being at home' thing. I am surprising myself and actually managing to keep the house in a moderately tidy state. For those of you who know me, this is a near-impossibility.
How am I doing this? Well, I'm working of my lists. The big list with all the chores for the house(*), and my own personal private list with other stuff I want to get done. I know it sounds rather sad, having ones life 'controlled' by lists, but hec, it works for me. There are still a few things that need doing this week, but well, I'm just not mobile enough anymore to clean all the windows so Duane and I will do this together one day on the weekend.
At the same time I've been battling the cold from hell, started with a really sore throat, and got worse after that. more than a week later and I still have the sniffles. I sure hope i'll be able to shake this before I go into labor.
As for the pregnancy, the rest of Maternity leave is doing my body good even if it is driving my mind to sleep. Mind you, I'm still quite capable to overdo things and pay for that later (read: mopping floors is not the most brilliant of ideas whilst heavely preggers). My cold is doing weird things to my sugar levels, there doesn't really appear to be much consistency in it at all. Next week I have an appointment with Dr. Lee (the endocrinologist) for my GD, and the week after I have another scan and a check up with my OB. That is, unless these two decide they have had enough inside and want to check out whats out there. Duane and I are getting to the point were we're like "ok, next stage pls, lets get this show on the road". We're 34 wks now, so ideally they remain inside for another two weeks....
Oh, and for you singleton mums: Both babies now weigh approximately 5lbs (2200 gr) So I'm carrying 10lb (4.5kg)of baby + two placentas + amniotic fluid + HUDGE boobs around (GG cup... god knows what'll happen once my milk comes in *sigh*)
And completely full-term would be another 6 weeks (to the 40 wk mark). Fullterm for twins is another 2-4 weeks.
Edit: I forgot to include the (*) thingy from earlier.
(*) How anal am I when it comes to organising things I'm not good at: I made a spreadsheet room-by-room of all the chores I could come up with I felt need doing atleast once a year. Then I plotted all this on a 52 wk scale to make sure it is "equally distributed". This was too hard, so I changed it to a 12 wk schedule instead, which ofcourse means there are things I can pike on 3 times a year *YEY*.
Anyways, with the finished spreadsheet, I then use my outlook calendar and put in repeating appointments for each item on a saturday. Once a week I print off all the appointments on a saturday and this gives me the to-do list for the week.
I know it sounds involved, but atleast we now remember to do things like wash curtains, and check batteries in smoke alarms etc.....
How am I doing this? Well, I'm working of my lists. The big list with all the chores for the house(*), and my own personal private list with other stuff I want to get done. I know it sounds rather sad, having ones life 'controlled' by lists, but hec, it works for me. There are still a few things that need doing this week, but well, I'm just not mobile enough anymore to clean all the windows so Duane and I will do this together one day on the weekend.
At the same time I've been battling the cold from hell, started with a really sore throat, and got worse after that. more than a week later and I still have the sniffles. I sure hope i'll be able to shake this before I go into labor.
As for the pregnancy, the rest of Maternity leave is doing my body good even if it is driving my mind to sleep. Mind you, I'm still quite capable to overdo things and pay for that later (read: mopping floors is not the most brilliant of ideas whilst heavely preggers). My cold is doing weird things to my sugar levels, there doesn't really appear to be much consistency in it at all. Next week I have an appointment with Dr. Lee (the endocrinologist) for my GD, and the week after I have another scan and a check up with my OB. That is, unless these two decide they have had enough inside and want to check out whats out there. Duane and I are getting to the point were we're like "ok, next stage pls, lets get this show on the road". We're 34 wks now, so ideally they remain inside for another two weeks....
Oh, and for you singleton mums: Both babies now weigh approximately 5lbs (2200 gr) So I'm carrying 10lb (4.5kg)of baby + two placentas + amniotic fluid + HUDGE boobs around (GG cup... god knows what'll happen once my milk comes in *sigh*)
And completely full-term would be another 6 weeks (to the 40 wk mark). Fullterm for twins is another 2-4 weeks.
Edit: I forgot to include the (*) thingy from earlier.
(*) How anal am I when it comes to organising things I'm not good at: I made a spreadsheet room-by-room of all the chores I could come up with I felt need doing atleast once a year. Then I plotted all this on a 52 wk scale to make sure it is "equally distributed". This was too hard, so I changed it to a 12 wk schedule instead, which ofcourse means there are things I can pike on 3 times a year *YEY*.
Anyways, with the finished spreadsheet, I then use my outlook calendar and put in repeating appointments for each item on a saturday. Once a week I print off all the appointments on a saturday and this gives me the to-do list for the week.
I know it sounds involved, but atleast we now remember to do things like wash curtains, and check batteries in smoke alarms etc.....
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