Last week I started my twice weekly doctor appointments. Friday was my first NST (non-stress-test). Here are a couple pics. In the first one, I had to click the button every time I felt movement. With two babies, I'm clicking that thing A LOT! In the next pic, the top strip monitors contractions and the two lower are for my babies heart rates. Nurses were in and out trying to find them, because my boys are so active! Tuesday, I had a few really big contractions that went off the chart! It measured 100 and the machine couldn't record the peak of the contraction! Dr. I was happy with the results because both babies did just fine through even the big one!
My cervix is still closed and firm, shockingly enough! At 34 weeks I'm thinking I can start being a little more mobile too (although I know my boys are NOT ready to come yet). Bedrest has kept them cooking to get to this safer zone. I know if they were to deliver, they would be JUST FINE, and only need a little help... 36 weeks is still the goal!
I am still taking it easy on the cleaning and house work... not doing any! But, I am getting up more to make myself food, getting the mail, pool time, movies, and dinner out. I went to my first movie on Sunday and saw Friends with Benefits... SUCH a CUTE movie! C dropped me off right in front, where I sat and waited for him to park and buy our tickets. Then he made me go the bathroom so I didn't have to get up and go in the middle of the movie (which I did anyways!). After the movie, he had me sit and then went and got the car to pick me up! He is taking REALLY great care of me... and our babies :)
Both babies are still breech and spinning babies is not working :-/ I have come to terms with having a csection now and am okay with it. I was really getting used to the idea of a vaginal delivery because baby A was Vertex from weeks 20 - 31! He's a little stinker! At my last appointment it showed that Baby A has has dropped into my pelvis, butt first. It is causing me to pee ALL THE TIME! At night, I wake up every 2-3 hours to go to the bathroom. I know this is preparation for whats to come, except I won't be able to go back to sleep, I'll be up feeding and changing diapers! I can't wait!
Over all I'm still feeling good, just been VERY tired. I feel like its first trimester all over again! I have a horrible appetite, nothing sounds good, and I sleep in so late!
My waist has gone from a 27 inches to 44! I am now looking forward to getting back in shape! We are planning a family vacation in Maui next June which will be my motivation! Last summer we spent our 3rd year anniversary in Kauai! It was amazing! This year, we'll spend our 4th Anniversary, August 17th, in the hospital or carrying for babies! I wouldn't have any other way!
6 comments:
I loved that picture with your finger on the trigger. Wouldn't it be nice to just instrigate labor like that? One click and here we go...
I always wondered what was included with a NST! Thanks for sharing and for posting pictures! Yay for 34 weeks and feeling safe to move around a little bit more!
@ my vegas... I wish there was a trigger button! LOL! The anticipation of going into labor makes me crazy!
@emby...You're welcome! I always wondered too, so I thought I would post a couple ;-)
Good to hear that your babies tolerate even strong contractions. I will start next week to have the NST's....now I know exactly what to expect. So glad that bed rest did the trick to keep your boys cooking. 34 weeks is a great milestone :)
I also feel like the first trimester exhaustion has hit all over again- its hard work to grow twins!
That stomach picture looks scary LOL. But i am glad the babies are staying in! i can only imagine what you are feeling like having two lil babies inside!
Glad to hear that things are going so well for you and the babies!! Love the picture!
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