We talked with our Dr first thing this morning, and followed up with a conversation with the MFM (Maternal Family Medicine) resident, who was very helpful.
Basically, the Dr reaffirmed some things we already had been told, and said he wanted to get the ball rolling for a "delivery plan" for how best to deliver these babies whenever they do decide to come. He said that Erin will be monitored for presence of infection, and for labor/contractions (at this point, if she does go into labor, they will just help the babies come, not try to stop it).
But for the big news of the day: Erin will get to move upstairs!!! She is no longer in a temporary labor & deliver room, but rather a more permanent, more comfortable room for mothers in similar situations. There will be daily consulting with MFM, her Dr, and daily ultra sounds & non-stress tests. All the while we continue to hope that the babies decide to wait as long as possible to join our little family - which will then turn into a not-so-little family. :) Best case scenario is the babies hang on until 34 weeks (about August 13), then decide to come - although that's a pretty daunting hospital stay for Erin, so there's some good and bad to all scenarios.
We feel blessed to be surrounded by love and support, and express our sincere appreciation to nurses & doctors in the labor and delivery unit who have helped us to this point.
Erin continues to feel good, and babies' vitals are still stable. It's a sort of comfortable holding pattern for now, but we recognize things could change quickly.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Slow day = good day :)
Turns out our Dr didn't make it in to work today because of a personal situation... if there was an emergency, they would call him in, but otherwise Erin & babies are just closely monitored for any potential changes. Heart rates are consistent and strong for both babies, which is wonderful. Erin has taken antibiotics to prevent infection, and some steriods to help the babies' lungs develop in case of early delivery.
So today has been a wait and see kind of day, still here in the labor and delivery unit of the hospital. We expect that after consulting with the Dr first thing tomorrow morning we'll be able to move Erin to a permanent room on another floor in the hospital, where we will wait this thing out.
What exactly are we waiting for, you ask? Great question. There are three basic reasons they would deliver the babies (urgently, if necessary): 1) presence of infection, 2) babies in distress, 3) mother goes into labor. If any of these three things occurs, they would help deliver the babies the best way possible. So we are essentially waiting for any of these things, and hoping & praying that none of the three comes about any time soon.
As hard as it is to face the prospect of sitting in a hospital bed for weeks, Erin is doing great. She feels good, can eat normally, and can get up to use the restroom or shower. So it's like "bed rest with privileges". She's a champ.
So today has been a wait and see kind of day, still here in the labor and delivery unit of the hospital. We expect that after consulting with the Dr first thing tomorrow morning we'll be able to move Erin to a permanent room on another floor in the hospital, where we will wait this thing out.
What exactly are we waiting for, you ask? Great question. There are three basic reasons they would deliver the babies (urgently, if necessary): 1) presence of infection, 2) babies in distress, 3) mother goes into labor. If any of these three things occurs, they would help deliver the babies the best way possible. So we are essentially waiting for any of these things, and hoping & praying that none of the three comes about any time soon.
As hard as it is to face the prospect of sitting in a hospital bed for weeks, Erin is doing great. She feels good, can eat normally, and can get up to use the restroom or shower. So it's like "bed rest with privileges". She's a champ.
Monday, June 28, 2010
And so it begins...
We are expecting twins, one boy and one girl. They are due to arrive September 25th (making us 27 weeks along at the commencement of this blog). Sunday afternoon, June 27th, we came to the hospital... it turns out the sac for our little girl has been leaking fluid.
So we are now checked in to the hospital, and it appears Erin will be here for the duration of the pregnancy. How long that pregnancy will last is the million dollar question at this point - you see, babies born at 27 weeks generally do ok, we've been informed by the neonatalogist. Regardless of when they arrive, however, it's also safe to expect that our little babies will spend some significant time in the NICU. We are sort of in "wait and see" mode right now, with the Drs hoping that the babies will stay free from infection and distress as long as possible. Every day that passes before birth is a small victory.
Our babies, at this point in time are about 2 lbs 12 oz (boy) and 1 lb 15 oz (girl). Their heart rates are in a normal range, and are holding steady. This is not an 'urgent' or 'emergency' situation, but one that we just need to wait out.
So I (Scott speaking) will try to give pertinent updates as often as I can - daily if possible - and maybe some pictures at an appropriate time. We want to express love and appreciation to family and friends (especially parents & siblings) for the immediate outpouring of love and support. We are very grateful!
So we are now checked in to the hospital, and it appears Erin will be here for the duration of the pregnancy. How long that pregnancy will last is the million dollar question at this point - you see, babies born at 27 weeks generally do ok, we've been informed by the neonatalogist. Regardless of when they arrive, however, it's also safe to expect that our little babies will spend some significant time in the NICU. We are sort of in "wait and see" mode right now, with the Drs hoping that the babies will stay free from infection and distress as long as possible. Every day that passes before birth is a small victory.
Our babies, at this point in time are about 2 lbs 12 oz (boy) and 1 lb 15 oz (girl). Their heart rates are in a normal range, and are holding steady. This is not an 'urgent' or 'emergency' situation, but one that we just need to wait out.
So I (Scott speaking) will try to give pertinent updates as often as I can - daily if possible - and maybe some pictures at an appropriate time. We want to express love and appreciation to family and friends (especially parents & siblings) for the immediate outpouring of love and support. We are very grateful!
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