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Family Forum / Parenting / Mothers / July 200535w update (longish, x-post)
The babies are doing well, both were head down(!) and they weighed in at 6 and almost 5 lb for the girl and the boy respectively at the 34w u/s. The girl is taking after DS and DH, the boy seems to have the build of my male relatives: tall and very skinny. I am feeling well, except for the fact that I cannot move since my back has surrendered to the growing weight of the babies. I'm very stiff and sore and can only lie down. I was quite mobile, but this changed in a matter of hours last saturday, during my afternoon nap. The pain was so intense that I didn't know what to do with myself. We called emergency medical services, who told me to take a tylenol and keep it warm. There was nothing else they could do, considering the pregnancy. Luckily, most of the pain has subsided since then, but I'm still virtually immobile. To be safe, they also tested for gestational diabetes, since I've been feeling very tired and was drinking lots of water last week. The test came back negative, but still, I've put myself on a low-carb diet with small bites every two hours. It does help with the exhaustion, actually it feels like my mind has switched on again. Or perhaps that's due to the bedrest ;-) Only a few more weeks to go. We have settled well into our new home, it is good to have a place for ourselves again. At the moment I am quite enjoying the doing nothing. I've started to read a book for the first time in 2 months! Moms and MILs are helping out and it is good to see them so frequently. If I still cannot move next week, we will get subsidized home care (yay for the Dutch medical system!). I already have a bunch of things here to help me function, like a bedside table to put my laptop on :-D I am ever so grateful that DS is as easy as can be. He is 99% potty trained and obeys oral commands about 95% of the time. But mostly, he is perfectly happy playing by himself and doesn't need all that much attention. He had a most wonderful 3d birthday, with loads of visitors and presents. It was great to see him enjoy the attention. If there is a balance of such things, the twins must be monsters at his age... ;-)  Signature--I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August how fab that they are both head down, though with your immobility being mobile in labour isn't suddenly going to happen, but at least the babies are in the right starting position. I'm really sorry to hear that you are now immobile, but very glad to hear that you are mostly painfree, I think what really distressed me towards the end of my pregnancy was that I wasn't even painfree when I lay totally still. You are so lucky with the possibility of home care available, even though I was in hospital for the last week of pregnancy, I didn't get any care, just IV and IM painrelief, sometimes DH would arrive close to lunch time to see me and find I hadn't had any breakfast because I couldn't make it to the day room to serve myself :-(. Hang in there for 2 more weeks, the you can pop anytime! Good Luck to you Anne > how fab that they are both head down, though with your immobility being > mobile in labour isn't suddenly going to happen, ... Probably not. And one thing I will discuss with my GYN is what to do about pain management should labour start while my back is still this sensitive. I would like to have the option of an epidural in that case, but the major downpoint of the Dutch system is that that is not always possible. The anaesthesiologist who is required to administer it, is only on duty on working days between 9 and 5. And by definition there is no hospital that gives epidurals after 5cm dilation... Signature--I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August >> how fab that they are both head down, though with your immobility being >> mobile in labour isn't suddenly going to happen, ... > > Probably not. And one thing I will discuss with my GYN is what to do about > pain management should labour start while my back is still this sensitive. Congratulations for reaching this point Ilse. WRT your back. Have you thought about seeing an osteopath or chiropractor? When I was 8 months with DD I developed a muscle spasm. I swear I though she had kicked me in a kidney or something. The only relief I could get was sitting up as absolutely straight as possible with a pillow behind my back. I metioned it at my appointment and they called in an osteopath to crack my back. The pain went away. Or as much as it could being 8 months pregnant. I still laugh about it. There I was 8 months pregnant and this doctor asks me to roll over onto my stomach. I just looked at him. He turned a little red and said said "as far as possible, anyway." Good luck and keep up the good work. :o) Angela SignatureOh, you can't help that," said the Cat."we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad.""How do you know I'm mad?". said Alice."You must be," said the Cat,"or you wouldn't have come here.". > Congratulations for reaching this point Ilse. WRT your back. Have you > thought about seeing an osteopath or chiropractor? I have a fysiotherapist(sp?) coming over every other day. She did a wonderful massage yesterday and confirmed my suspicion that it is a muscle problem, and not a mis-alignment of my spine or pelvis (BTDT, feels very different). She noted that I tend to lean to the right, and lying flat on my back it is clear why: my belly is much larger on the right and so the muscles are dealing with asymmetric loads. Now that the muscles are loosening up, the pain is virtually gone and I am slowly getting on my feet. Today saw a major improvement again, I showered and got dressed all by myself. Walking feels good, I even managed to sit for about half an hour, and the periods of movement keep getting longer. Lots of rest and warmth seem to do the trick. As does reading the latest Harry Potter novel ;-) The GP recommended a different kind of therapy, but it is holiday season here, and we're in a small town. Which means I'm lucky there's someone who's not taking a vacation. > There I was 8 months pregnant and this doctor asks me to roll over onto > my stomach. I just looked at him. He turned a little red and said said > "as far as possible, anyway." LOL!!! Goes to show how some people are highly talented at ignoring the obvious.... :-) Signature--I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August >> how fab that they are both head down, though with your immobility being >> mobile in labour isn't suddenly going to happen, ... >Probably not. And one thing I will discuss with my GYN is what to do about >pain management should labour start while my back is still this sensitive. >downpoint of the Dutch system is that that is not always possible. The >anaesthesiologist who is required to administer it, is only on duty on >working days between 9 and 5. And by definition there is no hospital that >gives epidurals after 5cm dilation... arrghhh, I think I would have ended with a c-section if I hadn't had an epidural in my last labour, the combination of contractions along with the generalised pain that I had was way to much, both me and baby were distressed, my heartbeat was too fast, hers was too slow and my blood pressure was doing wierd things, though all within the normal range. I think my previous postnatal depression and the fear of that happening again made me find labour emotionally very difficult, so I had less resources to deal with pain. As it happened it was between 9 and 5 but I was at 6cm. Anne Wow, I can't believe where the time has gone. I remember when you initially posted that you were pregnant with twins and I was so hopeful that everything would work out for you, and now here they are almost here. I'm sorry that you are having such pain and immobility and I hope it gets relieved well for you. Is it just my imagination, or was it originally believed that you were having 2 girls and then it got changed to one of each? > The babies are doing well, both were head down(!) and they weighed in at 6 > and almost 5 lb for the girl and the boy respectively at the 34w u/s. The [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > guardian of DH (age classified) > expecting twins (boy/girl) in August > Is it just my imagination, or was it originally believed that you were > having 2 girls and then it got changed to one of each? I was hoping for two girls, but the u/s at 18w showed at least one is a boy and a week or so later they confirmed the other is a girl. It sure went fast, although I still vividly recall the first anxious months when I was living from one u/s to the next, convinced they had seen it all wrong and I would have another m/c... BTW, the pain is virtually gone now, as long as I lie down. Walking is also OK for about 15-20 minutes, only sitting is a total disaster... Signature--I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August > The babies are doing well, both were head down(!) and they weighed in at 6 > and almost 5 lb for the girl and the boy respectively at the 34w u/s. The [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > and presents. It was great to see him enjoy the attention. If there is a > balance of such things, the twins must be monsters at his age... ;-) hi ilse, i know i dont know you from a bar of soap, but i read all your anguished posts about your 4 tiny angels, so i sort of feel like i know you.... anyway, i am SO happy for you that this is working out. you have a lovely attitude, i am sure you will make a great mum to the 3! good luck, hope the rest of the pg improves a bit for you. looknig forward to hearing the happy news chris in oz > hi ilse, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > chris in oz Thanks Chris!! You made me blush... :-) Signature--I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August > The babies are doing well, both were head down(!) and they weighed in at 6 > and almost 5 lb for the girl and the boy respectively at the 34w u/s. The [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > guardian of DH (age classified) > expecting twins (boy/girl) in August Wow that due date is right around the corner! Have them on the 24th Ilse... my birthday LOL! Glad you are okay, relatively speaking! Glad you are taking it easy! Kiduos to your family and dh for helping you out in a time of need! Anni Hi Ilse, Yay on the heads down and on DS being so cooperative! Sorry to hear about the back pain. I hope the improvement continues apace and that you're mobile again by labor time. Any thoughts from the OB on how long you're likely to go? (I know no one knows, but twins tend to come earlier, right?) Emily -- DS 5/02 EDD Labor Day 9/5/05 > Yay on the heads down and on DS being so > cooperative! Sorry to hear about the back pain. > I hope the improvement continues apace and that > you're mobile again by labor time. Today saw a major improvement again, I hope things keep getting better at this speed. That would at least allow me to finish up the baby room (get the clothes organized and tell DH where to put the cribs and such) and finish reading the latest Potter novel. > Any thoughts from the OB on how long you're > likely to go? (I know no one knows, but > twins tend to come earlier, right?) It's impossible to tell. I am tall and this is my second pregnancy, which is an advantage in a twin pregnancy. There is more room and the uterus has been stretched before, so I could (in principle) carry longer. I've read that twins with at least one girl tend to arrive later by 1-2 weeks than two boys, as the girl produces hormones that can delay labour. On average twins arrive about 3 weeks early, between 36 and 38 weeks. I don't mind going another 3 weeks from now. I quite enjoy the rest I'm getting ;-) And although I would like nothing more than to put down the belly and go shopping for a day, I cherish the time I have left with these two bubs. I know I will dearly miss my belly once it's gone... Signature--I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August > Today saw a major improvement again, I hope things keep getting better at > this speed. That would at least allow me to finish up the baby room (get > the clothes organized and tell DH where to put the cribs and such) and > finish reading the latest Potter novel. Yay! I've just started the book, DH having picked it up as plane reading on his latest business trip. I have to be very discplined about not reading instead of sleeping at night, and not reading instead of getting work done during the day. (So, what am I doing on mkp? ...) > It's impossible to tell. I am tall and this is my second pregnancy, which > is an advantage in a twin pregnancy. There is more room and the uterus has [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > belly and go shopping for a day, I cherish the time I have left with these > two bubs. I know I will dearly miss my belly once it's gone... That all sounds like you stand a good chance of going 3 more weeks then. I hope it works out that way. And I'm jealous of folks who enjoy pg enough to miss their big bellies. I sure don't... Emily -- DS 5/02 EDD Labor Day 9/5/05 > The babies are doing well, both were head down(!) and they weighed in at 6 > and almost 5 lb for the girl and the boy respectively at the 34w u/s. The > girl is taking after DS and DH, the boy seems to have the build of my male > relatives: tall and very skinny. oof, poor you with your back. Apart from that though all sounds well and Im very happy for you. Happy Birthday to your ds! SignatureSarah It's an odd world I live in. > The babies are doing well, both were head down(!) and they weighed in at 6 > and almost 5 lb for the girl and the boy respectively at the 34w u/s. The > girl is taking after DS and DH, the boy seems to have the build of my male > relatives: tall and very skinny. Wow! That's a fair few pounds of baby you're carrying around ;-) I'm glad those u/s measurements can be out - they told me DD was about 6lb something at an u/s between 32-34 weeks. Since they can gain up to 1/2 a pound a week in the last few weeks, according to my MW, we were expecting one big baby. She was a modest 7lb 9oz ;-) > I am feeling well, except for the fact that I cannot move since my back > has surrendered to the growing weight of the babies. I'm very stiff and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > was nothing else they could do, considering the pregnancy. Luckily, most > of the pain has subsided since then, but I'm still virtually immobile. (((Ilse))) It's summer over there too, right? > To be safe, they also tested for gestational diabetes, since I've been > feeling very tired and was drinking lots of water last week. The test came > back negative, but still, I've put myself on a low-carb diet with small > bites every two hours. It does help with the exhaustion, actually it feels > like my mind has switched on again. Or perhaps that's due to the bedrest I couldn't eat large meals at 35 weeks, so I can't imagine how squashed your poor stomach is with twins! > Only a few more weeks to go. We have settled well into our new home, it > is good to have a place for ourselves again. At the moment I am quite [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > and presents. It was great to see him enjoy the attention. If there is a > balance of such things, the twins must be monsters at his age... ;-) Great update :-) Continued good thoughts your way. SignatureAmy Mum to Carlos born sleeping 20/11/02, & Ana born screaming 30/06/04 http://www.freewebs.com/carlos2002/ http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/ana%5Fj%5F2004/ My blog: http://spaces.msn.com/members/querer-hijo-querer-hija/ > Wow! That's a fair few pounds of baby you're carrying around ;-) I'm glad > those u/s measurements can be out They can be, but in this case the weights fit very well on the curve of growth that the two have been following from very early on. So I take it with a grain of salt, but not a very large grain ;-) They will have a hard time gaining 1/2 lb per week, things are getting pretty tight in there. > (((Ilse))) It's summer over there too, right? According to the weather it is autumn, but the long days tell me it is indeed supposed to be summer. I don't mind the bad weather, obviously :D People keep complaining about the humidity, but being used to US east-coast summers, I don't see what the fuss is all about. Signature--I mommy to DS (July '02) mommy to four tiny angels (Oct '03 - Oct '04) guardian of DH (age classified) expecting twins (boy/girl) in August Hang in there, Ilse... not much longer now :-) Peter |
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