Just Hours Prior to C-Section

When we found out we were having the c-section....a Kit Kat got in the way. It's a good thing, too because the TLC crew needed to drive from Chicago. I thought it would take forever and I would be very nervous; however, it went so fast....too fast. As Daddy scrubbed up, the kids, my mom and my friend Ellie were great to distract me. There were people coming in left and right introducing themselves and having me sign papers. I was content knowing my doctors (Dr. Carr and Dr. Jones) would be with me on this ride. Here is a glimpse of "the big day...Kit Kat wait)!

Baby Update - November 21st

So far, our little Jaydin is all off of the oxygen. He is breathing on his own and eating every 3 hours! Yea, Jaydin! Jerzee and Journee are still on the canula (sp?) giving them just a little oxygen. Journee tried eating twice, but is now back off food for a little while. Stomach just wasn't ready. :( Jerzee is OFF the ventilator and straight to the canula. YIPPEE!! Will post more later. Enjoy the pics!

The Delivery Day is Quickly Approaching

I will be 30 weeks tomorrow. Yesterday I was given the steroid shot and told maybe less than a week left. It's exciting, yet nerve racking all at the same time. I can't wait to know the exact day. Last night I was so uncomfortable. I couldn't sleep all night. I'm tired now, but do not see sleep in my near future. I have another ultrasound today and hope to get even more insight into an actual delivery date.

It feels as if I've been prenant forever!

Welcome to November

I am very happy it is November. We are getting closer and closer. The doctors have no idea when I'll deliver; however, they do not believe that I will go past 34 weeks. That means mid-December I'll be home. I am not sure I can handle being here that long. I will be 28 weeks on Thursday and my original goal was to get to at least 30 weeks. We'll see what happens. It is getting harder and harder and harder to move. Everything is sore, or lacks any muscle tone. I do have good news to report...I was moved to the BEST room in the hospital. It's huge! It has a big plasma t.v., a microwave, a fridge, a LARGE couch bed (for Bobby), another chair bed (in case a kid spends the night), two more chairs and loads of closet space. It is really great. I cannot complain about the accomodations.

I am still getting medications every 4 hours to keep the contractions away, I receive a shot of Hydroxy Progesterone once a week to keep my cervix happy, I take two Pepcids a day to keep the indigestion away, 4 stool softners (yes, it's that bad), and sometimes....Milk of Magnesia when it gets overwhelming. Oh, the things we do for our children. I am still waiting on the H1N1 shot. If I wasn't in the hospital I'd have it already. They say "well, this is the safest place to be," but that's not the point. If I get immunized, that immunization will pass to the babies via breast milk when they are born. That is what is important to me. I will keep pressing them to get it.

I have been on bedrest for 64 days. If you multiply that by the 3 Ensure's a day....that makes 192 drinks. Yes, I officially HATE them. Friday marks my 3rd week here at the hospital. At least they allow me a 20 min. walk in a wheelchair, it helps. Some people have it worse. The nurses are SUPER nice, but don't you ever get irritated by constant niceness??? Maybe it's the horomones.

Monday, November 9th will be another growth scan (to check the babies' weights). I will post again with the results. Till then, I'll just be laying here. :)

Ultrasound Update

Today we had another growth scan. Our new weights are: Jaydin 2 lbs 5 oz, Jerzee (my big girl) 2 lbs 10 oz., and Journee 1 lb 8 oz. Everything in the scan looked good. Cervix is good. Dopplar is ok (not any worse), fluid by Journee is good, Journee has a FULL bladder and she is practicing her breathing. Jerzee had the hiccups for a second. It was cute. I haven't been having contractions, so I think we have a way to go. :) The longer they're inside, the less complications they will have. I KNEW I would not have October babies. Here comes November......

Life in the Hospital - Day 5

Well, here I am....25 weeks 5 days and officially admitted to the hospital. Although I know it's going to be rough, I guess it is the safest place to be. I came in with contractions last Friday. They raised my dose of Nephedipine (sp?) and have been monitoring me closely. I see the doctor today and they will check my cervix. Good news is the the test they give for preterm labor came back negative....that means I shouldn't go into preterm labor in the next 1 to 2 weeks. I was also given the steroid shot to help the babies brains and lungs just in case they were to come out. It is getting easier here because they do not have me hooked up to so many wires. I can handle that. Kids are going crazy at home...arguing, etc. I'll have to figure out a plan for that. Well, time to order breakfast...it is nice to just pick up the phone and have food delivered. :) Better enjoy that while I can.

Baby Shower

Sorry it's been a little while....I forgot my password. It's all taken care of now. Hold on....I'm having indigestion, let me go take a zantac. I'll be back.....OK, better.

Yesterday was my baby shower. So many people came. So many we very generous. We have almost everything we need now. We will buy what is left w/ the gift cards we received.

The cake was a big hit! Good job Bobby! There was plenty of food & lots of fun. I put Julia in charge of taking pictures and , well, let's just say....we don't have any. We do have two that I had taken right at the beginning. Here they are: If I get more from my mom, I'll add them later.