The word just came down that I am going home today. I explained to the doctor that I am scared I won't know when to come back in and he promised me that I would. He told me to call or come back if I am worried about anything. Since I have twins head down with a opening cervix, It is normal to be worried and I should be precautious. They don't want me on bed rest though because of my APS and risk of blood clots. He wants me to rest as much as possible, but make sure I move my legs and walk around some. I asked if I could go back to work and they agreed because my job is only 9 miles from the hospital and my house is over 30. Plus I have a couch in my office to rest and I don't really do much except sit at my desk during the day. He did say I might want to just work half day etc. I am also going in to see my Doctor twice a week from now on and also the MFM clinic to have NST scans done on the girls. SO I do feel better knowing I will have heavy monitoring. Still scared and unsure what the follow days, weeks will bring, but I am ready to tackle whatever I need to. My personal feeling is, they will be here before 30 weeks, or on 30 weeks, but hoping they can make it to 32-34 weeks and even better yet 36. Not sure how long babies can stay in when mother is 100% effaced with twins and dilated to 1 1/2- 2 cm.
Please keep my girls in your thoughts and prayers...
Praying, Praying!!! Hugs!!!! XO
ReplyDeleteNot to scare you - but just to be prepared. My mom (an L&D nurse for 15 years) always says effacement is more important that dilation. Once you're fully effaced you can go at any time. That being said, 100% effacement is not a guarantee you'll deliver anytime soon (which I imagine is why they're sending you home). You probably want to head in for any prolonged pelvic or back pain - more than an hour, and shorter time frame depending on how bad the pain is. - a long time follower :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the information. I am on high alert and they gave me direct number to my doctor and to the L&D unit. He also told me to come in if I feel anything at all that makes me wonder.
Deleteprayers for you. When are you 30 weeks?
ReplyDeleteI will be 29 weeks this Wednesday, so a week and 3 days until 30.
DeletePraying for your girls! I would be so nervous too ( but I live 1 1/2 hours from my hospital and doctor)
ReplyDeleteHang in there. Take it easy and listen to your body. I'll be thinking of you and the girls.
ReplyDeletePraying for peace and miracles hang in there best you can I was where you were with my second twin preg and I never got to come back home I actually was very restricted short of every hour leg arm pt and bathroom trips
ReplyDeleteJust catching up on your blogs. Glad to hear you are back home and praying the babies stay in there a little longer!
ReplyDeleteSending lots of prayers and hugs for all of you.
ReplyDeleteStay in there little ladies!! I'm sending all kinds of positive thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteJust catching up today, but praying those girls stay put for a while longer, so scary but hang in there. You are doing everything you can for your girls, and you are doing great!
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