November 2013 Babies!

[whittnie117]

Sorry for posting so much today, but the weirdest thing just happened to me. And this might be TMI, but wondering what happened.

It started with a throbbing pain in the lowest part of my uterus and deep inside my vagina. Then about two minutes later I started getting a throbbing pain in my back. Within five minutes my lower left of my back traveled up and to the middle of my back. It was agonizing. I couldn't do anything to relieve it. I was in tears it hurt so bad. I called the doctor and they said if it hurt that bad I should go to the labor and delivery ward to get checked out. I was scared so I started getting ready to go. And after I was dressed, the pain just went back to a dull ache in the lower left of my back. I decided not to go because the baby is kicking and I would go if it happens again. Now I have a dull, throbbing ache inside my vagina.
I can't tell if my stomach contracted at all because that drink caused diarrhea and constipation (if that is even possible at the same time) and my tummy gets super tight when that happens and I was severely distracted by the back pain. Today is a miserable day and I need insight. I also don't think it was a braxton hicks contraction because those aren't supposed to hurt and I have had a few when walking around. My tummy just gets real tight, I have to pause what I am doing until it passes, then I get nauseous. It wasn't anything like that.

Any thoughts on what that could have been? Has it happened to any of you before?

 

[The Alchemist]

Whitt - k, I'm not sure about it, but the only thing that popped in my head is that there's extreme pressure going on, have you been feeling that? Maybe baby is lying really low? So then it's constricting blood flow, which maybe causes a vein to throb, and it radiated towards your back. Try to just lie down when you get the chance and to the left side, to take issue off of the main vein running on the right. And raise your whole legs up. And then I would get an advice with a nurse or dr on the phone. Definitely go get seen if it happens again.

 

[wantb502]

Whit: I have no clue! If it happens again, I would go and get it checked out. Maybe the baby moved to a funny position and then kicked your vagina. Getting kick in the vag hurts!

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

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Can't tell from the pictures but it is pink and white daisies at the top. Simple, easy and perfect for her room

 

[mama.luv]

Well I came in on Wednesday for my first non-stress test appt, and of all days I was having contractions 3-5min apart and my blood pressure was high. I told the nurse that it could be due to me starving (I hadn't eaten for 4hrs), they just laughed and referred me to Labor & Delivery observation unit. They monitored me in there, contractions kept coming, blood pressure was still high, so I was giving shots to stop the contractions and was admitted. I'm still here. The contractions have slowed to 3 an hour. I'm on blood pressure meds and all kinds of vitamins, and even had a steroid shot. I had to do a 24hr urine collection to test for protein and signs of pre-eclampsia, the results should come back tomorrow, and these results will determine if I stay in the hosp for the remainder of the pregnancy. I did an ultrasound yesterday and the babies are moving fine, heartbeats are fine but my girl is still growing slow (1lb 4oz), so they are concerned with that. I will have another ultrasound in 2wks and they will go from there as far as making decisions on early delivery or what not. I just want to keep the babies baking til they are at least a minimun of 3lbs each. I'm not comfortable delivery a 1lb baby. Well this is why they say having twins are so high risk, so many complications. I will keep you guys updated. Keep me in your prayers please

 

[missjenn]

Oh my soul! I am sending you tons and tons of positive vibes and I know those two babies will keep on cooking in there! I hope you dont have to stay in the hospital but it's definitely the best place to be right now! Do you know how much the other one weighs?

I hope your results come back good tomorrow!!

Take it easy girl and please keep us posted. We will be thinking of you and those babies!!!!!!!

 

[whittnie117]

Oh my gosh mama, I will be keeping you in my thoughts and will be by all the time for any updates. I agree with missjenn that the hospital is the best place for you right now. At least there, they can keep a good eye on you and the babies. I hope they stay put and keep baking until the weight you want them at. Hopefully they can stop the contractions and get everything under control.

 

[luna_19]

mama

 

[mama.luv]

Thanks you guys. I was actually telling my hubby today that I think it's best to stay here because I can constantly be monitored. If I go home I will be worried sick. This hospital is newer (2yrs old) so it's nice, I have a big suite type room to myself and the nurses are super nice. I really get a piece of mind here where as at home, I have to worry about cooking, cleaning, etc. It even seems like the swelling on my feet has gone down since being here. I just hope I don't develop pre-eclampsia or else I will have no choice but to deliver early if it's out of control. My blood pressure has been 140/80 which is high but once it hits 160/90, then that's a major concern. Thanks again you guys and I will keep you posted since I'm just laying in the bed all day, bored.

 

[mama.luv]

MissJenn: My boy's weight is 2lbs 2oz which is on track, the girl is just almost a 1lb behind. But her overall size is measuring 24 1/2 weeks which is concerning.

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama - hugs! How everything turns out okay. I think you made a sound decision to stay hospitalized so they can monitor you. Hopefully you've eaten by now? It's scary carrying twins, huh. Very high risk. So I don't blame you for always worrying. Hoping both you and babies will be fine. Keep us posted. Tk!

 

[wantb502]

Mama: I'm so sorry you are going through this. Sounds like you are in the best possible right now. I would want to stay too because I am such a worry wart. I'll be thinking about you and your LOs. Hugs!!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Pregnancy causes lots of funny things to happen. Even though I'm struggling with pelvic pain in this pregnancy, I can say it's treating me better, emotionally, than the first. I am not sure if it's because this is the second time or not, but I definitely wouldn't want to go through what I'd gone through the first time with ongoing sickness, pain, and the emotional roller coaster back then - wow. There were lots of fighting and lots of crying. I only laugh at myself now lol.

One funny/odd thing in this pregnancy is it's causing my hair to shed so much. I thought it sheds AFTER having a baby? Plus, I'm finding myself having to shave my legs and armpits every 2 days, instead of weekly. I have to shave my hoo ha every few days too oppose to every 2 weeks. I didn't go through this hairy hassle last pregnancy. Jeez...

This is how my pregnancy has been...super emotional and I never want to do it again, lol although I imagine once my little boy gets here Ill change my mind. But its nice to know not all pregnancies are the same

My leg hair is growing way slower and thinner than usual...weird.

I realized the other day that I can't see to shave my lady bits at all anymore I usually would shave it all off every week or two but I was scared to do it blind so just did my bikini area

I havent seen my lady bits in weeks, lol, Im shaving blind, luckily OH doesnt seem to care too much lol

Well I came in on Wednesday for my first non-stress test appt, and of all days I was having contractions 3-5min apart and my blood pressure was high. I told the nurse that it could be due to me starving (I hadn't eaten for 4hrs), they just laughed and referred me to Labor & Delivery observation unit. They monitored me in there, contractions kept coming, blood pressure was still high, so I was giving shots to stop the contractions and was admitted. I'm still here. The contractions have slowed to 3 an hour. I'm on blood pressure meds and all kinds of vitamins, and even had a steroid shot. I had to do a 24hr urine collection to test for protein and signs of pre-eclampsia, the results should come back tomorrow, and these results will determine if I stay in the hosp for the remainder of the pregnancy. I did an ultrasound yesterday and the babies are moving fine, heartbeats are fine but my girl is still growing slow (1lb 4oz), so they are concerned with that. I will have another ultrasound in 2wks and they will go from there as far as making decisions on early delivery or what not. I just want to keep the babies baking til they are at least a minimun of 3lbs each. I'm not comfortable delivery a 1lb baby. Well this is why they say having twins are so high risk, so many complications. I will keep you guys updated. Keep me in your prayers please

Oh Mama, Im definitely thinking about you Looks like we both had scares, although yours seems a bit worse than mine Im glad youre somewhere that they can take care of you. Keep up posted

I went into the dr yesterday for some bleeding. Nothing bright red, but there was a decent amount of blood. They did an ultra sound, took some blood,urine, and hooked me up to some things that monitor for contractions. My cervix is measuring 38 mm (I think mm, which Im pretty sure is good) but they said the baby is big and sitting very low. Like so low they couldnt see his head on a stomach ultrasound, which probably explains the pressure Ive been feeling. They did an internal exam and swabbed with a giant q-tip and there was some more blood there, but nothing since. Based on the monitoring they think hes in a little bit of distress, probably from the car ride this weekend and my not resting enough, although his heartrate was good I could punch myself for this. Im not dialated at all so thats good, but theyre worried I might start contracting since hes sitting low. I got back in a week to get looked at again, in the mean time Im just supposed to take it easy. work and come home and put my feet up.

Im having a very hard time not worrying. OH is out of town until Monday and Im just a basket case worried about everything. Im feeling pretty regular movement, but they said it the decrease I felt was probably because baby was a little stressed and hes a bit big I feel awful, like a bad mom already. I stayed home from work today and just slept and cried. Im trying not to be too upset because I know thats not good either, but its hard I keep reminding myself that if there was anything really wrong, they wouldve put me in the hospital. So...now I just wait until my next appt.

Glad everyone is doing well and mama, Im keeping you in my thoughts

 

[berniegroves]

Oh rockin and mama! I'm thinking of you both and your babies.
It sounds like your doctors are taking good care if you so hopefully everything will be fine.
Rockin - try not to get upset honey, these things happen and sometimes there's nothing we can do about it.
Mama - I'm sure your little girl is doing okay. Remember they can't tell her exact weight until she is born. My friend was told her baby was 5lb so they induced her, when the baby arrived she was over 6lb, so a big difference.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for both of you that things are okay.

Xx

 

[mama.luv]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Rockin: you need to take it easy. Maybe it's time to stay home from work and just relax, that's what I plan to do once I get released from here. I'm shocked they didn't keep you for a day of observation, they are quick to keep people here. I guess since your blood pressure and everything else was good, you are fine. Keep us posted.

Speaking of the vaginal exam, man that was sooo painful for be because I guess I hadn't DTD in 7 months. I couldn't stay still. My hubby was like "how are you going to push babies out of there" lol. I thought about you guys because recently you had been talking about DTD, and now I'm thinking it's a good thing some of you are. You can keep things a little open down there. And speaking of shaving, I hadn't shaved since Sunday, so of course it was a little prickly down there but I can't see it. But my hubby said it's like a wolf down there and that's why the Doc had problems with the vaginal exam because she was scared. lol. He is so silly but it helps keep me in good spirits. He was also fumbling around with my thong in front of the nurse after I told him to take my dirty clothes home, he was like "oh my God what am I going to do with these" while juggling them in his hands. The nurse tried not to look at his crazy butt Okay I'm going back to sleep now. Will chat with you guys later

 

[mama.luv]

Mama - hugs! How everything turns out okay. I think you made a sound decision to stay hospitalized so they can monitor you. Hopefully you've eaten by now? It's scary carrying twins, huh. Very high risk. So I don't blame you for always worrying. Hoping both you and babies will be fine. Keep us posted. Tk!

Yes I ate after midnight that day. Speaking of eating, I had to argue with the cafeteria about giving me extra food. They were bringing me small portions. I was like I'm eating for three and there is no way I'm going to get my 2500-3000 calories a day eating like a rabbit. So I had to talk to the dietician to put me on double portions. It's a shame they want to starve pregnant women around here.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Ugh that vaginal exam I had was NOT fun either, it was super uncomfortable. It was over pretty quickly though. And the vaginal ultrasound wasnt terrible. But I was told to not have AS MUCH vaginal sex, lol. Apparently twice a week was a little too much for my little guy to handle. So probably we'll just stop and get close in other ways

Mama- thats awful about your food portions They should know you need extra food! Hopefully they get it straightened out so youre not starving.

I wish I could not work. Until the dr says bedrest, Ive got to work. We need the money. Im hoping for the best, I dont know what we'll do if I have to stop working early.

 

[mama.luv]

Rockin: Your job never offered disability? I signed up for Aflac disability like years ago, so when I go on maternity leave, I will get like $1500/mo in addition to my pay. This will help out because after 2 months of being off work, I will get only 65% of my pay, then after 3 1/2 months of being off, I will only get 50% of my pay. So the extra $1500 a month will even things out. And I'm making my hubby do a lot of overtime right now, luckily our job is still offering it. I just wish I signed up for AllState Disability insurance so I could have been getting over $3000/mo in disability. I thought about doing it last year but kept procrastinating, dang it.

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama - sounds like you got yourself a home comedian (dh) lol. My OH is the same, silly/funny and I think with a personality like that, I wouldn't have survived my first labor. I think everybody needs a little humor before the world turns gray, meaning, before true labor happens hehe. @the food portions: they must be kidding bringing a little portion. Pregnant women should have larger portions or a little bit of extra of something, can't be eating like we're not growing another human, and you're growing 2. That would be an area I would update/change if I were the head dietician.

Rockin - that just sucks that you can't take off from work so you can get your rest. But hopefully you will be able to have a good amount of maternity leave once baby gets here.

 

[mama.luv]

Alchemist: Yes he is a comedian. You guys should have seen the big Kool Aid smile he had when I had to get a painful steroid shot. Then he told the nurse "I wish I can take it for her," yea right, I wanted to grab the needle and poke him with it. lol

Ok ladies, I'm stuck in this hospital until whenever I deliver because I have pre-eclampsia. My urine came back with 300+ protein. I figured I would get pre-eclampsia again but not this early. The Doc hopes I can hang in there for another 9-10wks. My blood pressure is stable so it's looking good for now. I don't mind the hospital stay but there are a few things I needed to get in order at home before the babies come but I guess my hubby can do it.