We went back to the OB today for our weekly and first post-op check and I have to say it was fabulous to get out of the house. I am also feeling better today than I have since the surgery, which is very welcome, as my recovery was hairy there for a few days. I also got my weekly 17P shot and my annual (non-live/thimerosol-free) flu shot for me and the babies.
The babies look spectacular. They are up to 1lb.6oz. and 1lb.4oz. and have HB's in the 150's. Both are measuring ahead/on track as before. The tech was impressed that they already seem to be doing some respiratory exercises, which is a good sign. My belly is measuring 27 weeks, and while it is definitely getting bigger, I know I still have a lot of growing left to do. My pesky cervix (or should I say my stitch) is holding tight. They stitched me about 1.5cm up my cervix last week and I now have another 5mm closed above that, the rest is hugely funnelled and has a big baby boy head bouncing against it (he takes after his dad).
My Dr. was very happy with how it looked, but she reminded me not to get cocky (who me?) and that as I sat there in front of her to enjoy the treat (of sitting upright she meant). That stitch is the only thing keeping the babies in there where they need to be for the next three plus months. So back on my side I go. Though I will be going in for weekly checks from here on out, sadly we'll be going back to only having an u/s every four weeks. I will miss seeing the babies so much. They are busy beating the crap out of each other in there.
Baby Boy peeking his nose through the pea soup and showing us his big hands
Baby Girl just looking cute
It's hard to believe I'm three weeks into bed rest already (and only three months to go...) DH fabulously went and got me an IPad to help me pass the time while on bed rest, which even though I have a laptop, makes doing stuff while in bed easier and more fun (and easier on my carpal tunnel wrist).
I had a really tough day earlier this week when I think the realities of four months of BR really hit me and I actually thought about all the things that I am not allowed to do for the babies and myself during this (my only full) pregnancy as I had planned or was doing already. No more acupuncture, massages, chiropractic, exercise/yoga, childbirth/BFing/CPR classes (though we can do some online, my OB said she'd be thrilled if we got to a point where were delivering full term babies and were woefully unprepared... :/). Then of course there's all the other stuff: shopping (which I'm trying to do online), maternity photos, shower(s), etc. which will all also not be happening. We will do something after the babies arrive and are big enough for a party. I thought infertility was isolating, but in reality so many people deal with that, it has nothing on extended bed rest. Good luck finding someone who has been on BR for four months. As my pg infertile friends go about their lives, I get to lay here with my bottom 1% of the bottom 1% baby carrying body. So we're back in survival mode, where my plans and expectations of what I should and can do for optimal results are put aside for more basic objectives.
I'm concerned what kind of functional shape my body is going to be in in December when it comes time to labor, deliver, and recover. And then of course I'll need to be in top form to take care of two babies, after having been laying in bed atrophying for four months. Obviously way less than ideal, but that's the hand (or rather cervix) we've been dealt.
DH is amazing and my family been really great too. My mom, step-dad and eldest sister are stopping by this weekend for a quick visit on their way through town, though my mom will be back again, and I have plans for my other sisters and my dad/step-mom to come and help us out in the coming weeks and months. We are still working on getting MIL (and maybe even BIL) visas to come later.
I've been a busy bee ordering stuff for the babies. The glider/recliner is being delivered tomorrow and we've got the double snap and go and Maclaren twin techno on their way as well. I was going to wait on these, but when you've got nothing to do but look for deals, I sure can find them. We just got our Maclaren rockers as well. The nursery is actually coming together quite nicely. DH just needs to put together the 2nd crib and the shelves. And even though bed rest will save me a lot on maternity clothes, I ordered a bunch of basics to get me through from Old Navy. It is also very unlucky for my bank account that Janie and Jack (clothes), Zutano (socks, ty Haute Look), and Giggle (et al) are happy to ship me whatever I want.
The babies look spectacular. They are up to 1lb.6oz. and 1lb.4oz. and have HB's in the 150's. Both are measuring ahead/on track as before. The tech was impressed that they already seem to be doing some respiratory exercises, which is a good sign. My belly is measuring 27 weeks, and while it is definitely getting bigger, I know I still have a lot of growing left to do. My pesky cervix (or should I say my stitch) is holding tight. They stitched me about 1.5cm up my cervix last week and I now have another 5mm closed above that, the rest is hugely funnelled and has a big baby boy head bouncing against it (he takes after his dad).
My Dr. was very happy with how it looked, but she reminded me not to get cocky (who me?) and that as I sat there in front of her to enjoy the treat (of sitting upright she meant). That stitch is the only thing keeping the babies in there where they need to be for the next three plus months. So back on my side I go. Though I will be going in for weekly checks from here on out, sadly we'll be going back to only having an u/s every four weeks. I will miss seeing the babies so much. They are busy beating the crap out of each other in there.
Baby Boy peeking his nose through the pea soup and showing us his big hands
I had a really tough day earlier this week when I think the realities of four months of BR really hit me and I actually thought about all the things that I am not allowed to do for the babies and myself during this (my only full) pregnancy as I had planned or was doing already. No more acupuncture, massages, chiropractic, exercise/yoga, childbirth/BFing/CPR classes (though we can do some online, my OB said she'd be thrilled if we got to a point where were delivering full term babies and were woefully unprepared... :/). Then of course there's all the other stuff: shopping (which I'm trying to do online), maternity photos, shower(s), etc. which will all also not be happening. We will do something after the babies arrive and are big enough for a party. I thought infertility was isolating, but in reality so many people deal with that, it has nothing on extended bed rest. Good luck finding someone who has been on BR for four months. As my pg infertile friends go about their lives, I get to lay here with my bottom 1% of the bottom 1% baby carrying body. So we're back in survival mode, where my plans and expectations of what I should and can do for optimal results are put aside for more basic objectives.
I'm concerned what kind of functional shape my body is going to be in in December when it comes time to labor, deliver, and recover. And then of course I'll need to be in top form to take care of two babies, after having been laying in bed atrophying for four months. Obviously way less than ideal, but that's the hand (or rather cervix) we've been dealt.
DH is amazing and my family been really great too. My mom, step-dad and eldest sister are stopping by this weekend for a quick visit on their way through town, though my mom will be back again, and I have plans for my other sisters and my dad/step-mom to come and help us out in the coming weeks and months. We are still working on getting MIL (and maybe even BIL) visas to come later.
I've been a busy bee ordering stuff for the babies. The glider/recliner is being delivered tomorrow and we've got the double snap and go and Maclaren twin techno on their way as well. I was going to wait on these, but when you've got nothing to do but look for deals, I sure can find them. We just got our Maclaren rockers as well. The nursery is actually coming together quite nicely. DH just needs to put together the 2nd crib and the shelves. And even though bed rest will save me a lot on maternity clothes, I ordered a bunch of basics to get me through from Old Navy. It is also very unlucky for my bank account that Janie and Jack (clothes), Zutano (socks, ty Haute Look), and Giggle (et al) are happy to ship me whatever I want.
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Glad to hear your hanging in there! I can't imagine experiencing pregnancy from your perspective. Its not at all how you ever think your pregnancy would turn out. Enjoy your internet shopping and keep those babies cookin! :-)
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