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[jrowenj]

Hope you feel better soon!!! Yes, I am very ready!! 9 weeks left!

 

[Tasha S.]

Happy 12 weeks, Krys!! Oh, I'm SO SO sorry that you feel like crap, completely understand! My all-time record was throwing up 9 times in one night....of course that had to be the night that I was sleeping away from home, too! Are you on anti-nausea meds? Did you announce your pregnancy yet, or are you still holding off?

Lisa: I'm completely jealous that Kellan started sleeping through his nights at 12 weeks, haha! No, seriously, that's WONDERFUL!!!! I'm still getting up every 3 hours consistently. I'm hoping that she'll start sleeping through soon! So cute about Kellan getting into everything and crawling around, Ana just learned to roll over from her back to her belly...only she hates being on her belly so she screams once she's rolled...only to roll again right after I roll her back onto her back! Funny girl! I tried attaching a pic, we'll see if it works!

 

[~Brandy~]

Happy 12 weeks, Krys!! Oh, I'm SO SO sorry that you feel like crap, completely understand! My all-time record was throwing up 9 times in one night....of course that had to be the night that I was sleeping away from home, too! Are you on anti-nausea meds? Did you announce your pregnancy yet, or are you still holding off?

Lisa: I'm completely jealous that Kellan started sleeping through his nights at 12 weeks, haha! No, seriously, that's WONDERFUL!!!! I'm still getting up every 3 hours consistently. I'm hoping that she'll start sleeping through soon! So cute about Kellan getting into everything and crawling around, Ana just learned to roll over from her back to her belly...only she hates being on her belly so she screams once she's rolled...only to roll again right after I roll her back onto her back! Funny girl! I tried attaching a pic, we'll see if it works!

Oh my Tasha she is soooooo precious!! Seems like just yesterday she was born

 

[krystinab]

Tasha, she is adorable! I just want to kiss her lil face
I told the doc that I didn't want any nausea meds just hoping it will subside in a few weeks. I haven't announced yet we are going to take our mom's to dinner on Valentine's day ave trek then then. Im so hoping we doing get bad snow. Then we are telling everyone else on Saturday! im having a scan on Friday so I will have a fresh sonogram picture to show everyone. I'm so excited, my mom is going to flip!

 

[stacergirl]

Krystina-so excited for You Hun. What a great valentines day gift!! Hope you feel better soon!

Tasha-she's adorable! Getting so big!

Well I delivered baby Cobin Tuesday morning at 5am, he was 3 weeks 6 days early. My watt had broke 1130pm Monday, and so we left for the hospital without packing anything. Turns out I developed an infection in my uterus and so he was born with a fever, so they took him for additional testing but he seems to be doing well! I had went to triage the past Friday thinking I was leaking but they did a test and said I wasn't, however I wonder if the test was wrong. Anyway, He was 7lb 14oz, 20.5 inches long. I can only imagine how big he would've been if he made full term. But we're doing good, was able to deliver vaginally! He's so gorgeous and looks just like dh!

 

[~Brandy~]

Krystina-so excited for You Hun. What a great valentines day gift!! Hope you feel better soon!

Tasha-she's adorable! Getting so big!

Well I delivered baby Cobin Tuesday morning at 5am, he was 3 weeks 6 days early. My watt had broke 1130pm Monday, and so we left for the hospital without packing anything. Turns out I developed an infection in my uterus and so he was born with a fever, so they took him for additional testing but he seems to be doing well! I had went to triage the past Friday thinking I was leaking but they did a test and said I wasn't, however I wonder if the test was wrong. Anyway, He was 7lb 14oz, 20.5 inches long. I can only imagine how big he would've been if he made full term. But we're doing good, was able to deliver vaginally! He's so gorgeous and looks just like dh!

Oh my Congratulations Stacer!! I can't wait to see pictures of baby Cobin Very happy to hear that everything went well though for the delivery and that baby is doing well.

 

[krystinab]

Stacer, WOW that was an eventful birth! Im glad you and baby are doing well. Like Brandy, I cant wait to see a pik Did they tell you what kind of infection you had? Do they treat you with antibiotics??? Sorry I have so many questions! Im so so happy for you!

 

[snowflakes120]

Congrats Stacer! Welcome to the world Cobin!

Beautiful pic of Ana!!

 

[Tasha S.]

Stacer: WOWWW!!!!!!! Congrats!!!! That's huge for being so early!! You're a mom now! I hope you recuperate well and are enjoying this special time...it flies by! Can't wait to see a pic of baby Cobin!!!

Brandy: Are you scheduled for a C-section? Or are you going to be induced early because you're having twins? I think I remember you having said something along those lines!

Krys: YAY for a Valentine's announcement! That's so nice that you'll have a new ultra-sound pic! Let us know how it goes! I really hope the nausea does subside for you without meds!

 

[~Brandy~]

Stacer: WOWWW!!!!!!! Congrats!!!! That's huge for being so early!! You're a mom now! I hope you recuperate well and are enjoying this special time...it flies by! Can't wait to see a pic of baby Cobin!!!

Brandy: Are you scheduled for a C-section? Or are you going to be induced early because you're having twins? I think I remember you having said something along those lines!

Krys: YAY for a Valentine's announcement! That's so nice that you'll have a new ultra-sound pic! Let us know how it goes! I really hope the nausea does subside for you without meds!

Hey Tasha! Because of the PTL issues that I already had I am a walking time bomb right now LOL... They took me off bed rest so I am 'trying' to do my normal activities like cleaning and chores etc.. I just cant even though I want to I have way too much pelvic pain. However, if I go into labor they wont stop it at this point as the average twin delivery is 35W. Currently Baby A is head down so as long as she stays there we will have a vaginal delivery. I have asked to not be induced unless there is a medical necessity for it. Right now there is not so I will just keep plugging along and waiting for that first pain or breaking water! I am pretty miserable so I really cant wait for the girls to get here healthy and happy though. I am not trying anything to make them come early but I have to say theres days I secretively wish they would to alleviate some of my pain.

 

[Tasha S.]

Brandy: I'm praying for you, girl! I had a lot of pain at the end of my pregnancy...I can't imagine what it would be like to carry twins! I really hope your rainbows come soon! Do you have anyone to help you take care of the twins after your delivery? Does your DH get time off work? Sending positive vibes your way! And do you have names picked out??? Are you keeping them secret or are you sharing them?

 

[~Brandy~]

Brandy: I'm praying for you, girl! I had a lot of pain at the end of my pregnancy...I can't imagine what it would be like to carry twins! I really hope your rainbows come soon! Do you have anyone to help you take care of the twins after your delivery? Does your DH get time off work? Sending positive vibes your way! And do you have names picked out??? Are you keeping them secret or are you sharing them?

We are very fortunate that DH is able to take 12W off with pay at the time of the birth so I will have plenty of help! We dont live near friends or family all are hours away so it was amazing that I get his help. My MIL whom I adore is about 1.5 hours away and has offered up her services as she is retired and we have a guest bedroom.. so if I am still in need of help or even a break I can schedule something with her.

I am sure I will do alright and have the support there I am just worried about me being overbearing... I am horrible and assume no one can do it right unless its me doing it I dont voice it mostly I just think it so I need to lose that mentality with twins coming unless I am going to turn into an octopus and develop more limbs.

The names are not secret Danica is baby A and will be called Dani after my husband Daniel. Baby B is Cecelia and will be called Cece after another family member.

 

[28329]

Congratulations stacer he's perfect!

 

[stacergirl]

Thanks so much ladies! As soon as I back get on the computer vs phone I'll post a pic. We feel amazingly blessed right now, the late night feelings and unknown cries are actually enjoyable!!
Krystina-I was on antibiotics while in the hospital for 2 days but then they took me off. Baby was on antibiotics too, poor thing, but he's off as well. They didn't tell me much about the infection just that bacteria likes to grow in dark moist places and that the uterus fits that description. Other than antibiotics they didn't do much for me. But Cobin being early and in an infected womb was tested for 4 hours. Luckily all turned out well. He does have some jaundice but not much. They sent us home with a bili light blanket that's kind of like a paddle that he lays on all day to get rid of the jaundice. We find out Saturday how much longer he will need that. But it's much better than him Being hospitalized!!! I ended up losing a lot of blood and wouldn't stop bleeding so they almost had to do a d&c to get me to stop bleeding and/or transfusion to replace my blood, but I ended up not having too. You know, I had no idea there were different kinds of labor pain, mine was all back labor which was so painful. But it's so funny because it is true that you forget the pain once you have your baby!

Brandy-wow, you are a walking time machine!! The good news is yours almost to 35 weeks so you're almost there!! And the babies will be healthy at that stage in delivery too! Cute names!! I think just walking period at this point could put you in labor. Hopefully you got your hospital bags and car seats ready! And I know how you feel about wanting to do everything on your own. I'm like that too, I figure why ask someone else if I can do it better myself. It will be interesting to see how I handle the next few months with Cobin!!

 

[krystinab]

Stacer, Im glad you and baby Cobin are doing well. Is being a mom everything thing you imagined?? I sure hope so

Brandy, I know you are counting down the seconds to meet your lil babies. I know they will be beautiful. Do you have any idea how much the babies weigh? Im sure you will get over tryign to do everyting yourself, maybe with one you make me able to pull it off, but 2?!?! You will need all the help you can get. BTW, your names are adorable, your girls are identical right?? I wonder how many parents get the babies mixed up...LOL

AFM, we told our moms over Valentines dinner on Friday. They went fucking nuts!! It was fantastic. I attached a picture, my mom is standign beside Sean & I am by his mom...they both have been stalking me since the news. LOL

 

[snowflakes120]

Awe Krystina. You are so beautiful and Sean looks very proud of his little gummi bear!! So glad that the moms are so happy for you guys!! Hope you are feeling well!! And are you excited to be pretty much out of 1st tri??!!

Beautiful names Brandy. I think we will be hearing from you that the babies are here pretty darn soon!!

 

[28329]

What a great picture. Beautiful family. I'm glad they're happy for you.

 

[~Brandy~]

Krystin - they are 5lbs each right now.


AFM- admitted to the yesterday with kidney stones and an unknown infection! Also my iron has dipped so low that they are giving me iron infusions.

 

[snowflakes120]

Brandy - The girls are great sizes at 5 pds. My mom is a twin and I have twin aunts on my dad's side and I know they were all only 4ish pounds!! I hope they can figure out the unknown infection and you feel better soon from the kidney stones and your iron gets up soon!!

 

[stacergirl]

Krystina-great great great photo and so happy you're able to share this with them!!! The next few months will fly by! And yes motherhood is great! I love this little boy so much that even his cries are adorable to me!!