Hopefully things will work out good and that the babies don't have to spend too much time in the hospital!
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Hopefully things will work out good and that the babies don't have to spend too much time in the hospital!
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"I had another scan today and doctors are saying I am bleeding because babies are changing positions so often. Milan was head down again today. I am so worried because the bleeding just won't stop. I am ashamed of having guests because once it starts I can't hold it and I never make it to the bathroom in time. Don't even have enough clothes to change that often. I am having some contractions again even though I am on meds 24/7 already but doctors are saying they haven't been affecting my cervix yet so we can keep waiting. It's just torture not to be able to tell what is happening and what is coming next. They didn't want to say anything as to how much longer we will be able to let the twins in which is so frustrating. How can they even keep waiting another week or two with heavy bleeding like this?!
I am on iron pills and every morning they do blood work to check if I need replacement. I have to call the nurses whenever the bleeding gets stronger and they check the babies heart rate with a belly belt. Babies seem to be fine, thank god! I am using 3 large maternity pats at a time but once I notice the bleeding I have to run to the bathroom because they are soaked within seconds. I had to change clothes and shower two times last night. I am just wondering were all the blood is coming from but nobody besides me seems to be worried about it."
I believe she's going to talk to nurses/doctors to find out what's going on for sure. Hopefully will give her some peace of mind...
Pumpkin, I'm so sorry to hear your going through this! Many hugs and prayers to you! You must be in the best hands at the hospital.
Started my weekly appointments. I am 1 cm dilated and 30% effaced! not much going on. Her head us down and getting ready. I'm getting nervous and excited. It feels like I've been pregnant forever!
Snipsnsnails how exciting!
Pumpkin I am sure this is all so scary and we are all praying for you and the babies! On a good note you are in the best place you can be right now and even if it doesn't make sense to any of us as to what is going on I am sure the Dr's know what's best and will only do what is safe and necessary. Please try to stay positive and we will all have you in our thoughts and prayers from now until the moment you have those beautiful healthy babies! :)
((HUGS)) Pumpkin
So exciting! Question from a first time mum-to-be: when you start dilating like you are at the moment, does it feel... different to the rest of the pregnancy? Any extra pain or pressure or does it just happen and you're non the wiser until you're told?Quote:
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Praying for pumpkin and her babies. I am sure they are keeping them in to mature their lungs, 1 week makes such huge difference with that sort of thing, it must be extremely distressing for her, what a situation! I'm sure she will be glad she waited when the babies are out and better for having stayed, but it doesn't make it any easier for now.
Snips, I am so excited for you! Time will fly now. Whenever I get to 36-37 weeks I get very impatient and start begging for it to end, with the pressure on the cervix and the feeling that you are trying to hold a watermelon in there as you walk (that's how heavy I feel!), but the pressure is all down there, it's awful! lol
As for dilation I never felt a thing other then the cervix pressure at the very end when the baby's effacing, and that can last for a few weeks. I am also curious to know if other women feel it differently.
I don't really feel any different. Now that she is head down and moved down a little bit, I sometimes feel a little extra pressure, but not much. Once contractions start you will know the difference. They feel like bad menstrual cramps that occur every 5 minutes,etc. I remember with my first I started leaking a bit so went to the hospital, they hooked me up to a machine and said there was a contraction and I didn't even feel it. Every pregnancy and baby is different.Quote:
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My ds2 happened so quickly and contractions weren't bad, I had no epidural or pain meds. Tried to do the same for ds3 but the contractions were too intense and I needed the epidural!
Will try natural again, but if I can't do it epidural here I come:)
I must say the birth I had with no pain meds, I felt great afterwards and the baby was so alert.
Oh my goodness - praying for pumpkin and those sweet babies!! What a scary thing to have to go through!!
AM - I'm so sorry to hear about your sister! What a tough road she's been down! Saying prayers for her!
Snips - you're so close!! I can't imagine how excited you must be getting to hold your baby girl!
I'm 31 weeks today but baby girl is already over 4 pounds and I'm measuring over 34 weeks. My next appointment is in 2 weeks and if I'm still measuring big they will do an ultrasound to measure baby and make sure she's doing well. Other than that, pretty uneventful over here! Just busy with the kids and sports and school almost over!!
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Pumpkin said she had a good night and hadn't bled too much. Babies are doing great. She has spoken with medical staff today about her blood loss and the way forward. After weighing up the information she's opted to have a c-sec before any anything unexpected happens as thy couldn't tell her where the bleeding is coming from. Little Milan is head down, Liah isn't. They think her body wouldn't take well to labour so best not to risk it and induction could take days (cervix isn't favourable - sorry Pumpkin - tmi?). Soooo babies either today or tomorrow!
ooooooohhhh so exciting!!! Hope all goes well, best wishes for a swift and safe delivery xxxQuote:
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Likely the final update from me for the moment - they've arrived!
Milan 1880g and 43cm (4lb 2oz, 17 inches)
Liah 1780g and 43.5cm (3lb 15oz, 17 inches)
"Milan and Liah are born . They are so tiny and Perfect! They are breathing on their own only need a little oxygen for support. Liah is a copy of Dilano I had a déjà vu when u saw her.
The prof said it was the right decision to do the c section, my uterus was full of blood clots and Milan's placenta was starting to detach. Can't wait to feel my legs again and be able and go and cuddle them.
Thank you for all the support. Internet connection is very bad here but I will send pics as soon as I can I promise!"
Yeah!!!! Congratulations pumpkin!!!!!!!!
Happy birthday Milan and Liah, welcome to the world :heart::cheer::LotsofLove:
Welcome Liah and Milan! What a relief and a wonderful update. Thanks Bunny for keeping us posted! Can't wait to see the little ones :) So happy her nightmare is over and babies are breathing on their own. :awe:
:HH:Congratulations Pumpkin!! What a relief they are doing so well, and breathing on their own! Can't wait to see some pictures:)
Congratulations Pumpkin!!!! Heal well, and enjoy those healthy little ones : )
Congrats pumpkin!!! So glad babies are doing so well! Hope you recover quickly and that you all get to go home soon
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Congrats Pumpkin! So glad the babies are dong well & breathing on their own! Happy Birthday Liah & Milan!!!
Congratulations pumpkin!!!!! :cheer:
Yay! What a great update. Congrats Pumpkin and welcome to the world Liah & Milan!! They must be strong little bubbas. Take care pumpkin, rest and recover and enjoy you new bundles of joy. 💜💙
Wonderful news Pumpkin! So glad you and babies are safe and sound. Many prayers coming your way that your little blessings thrive and grow strong!
Congratulations pumpkin - good weight too. Enjoy every moment of newborn snuggles x
Congrats pumpkin! So happy everyone is doing well!
Congratulations Pumpkin! Enjoy your precious bundles xxx
31 week bump :)
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30 week twin bump! I feel sooooo heavy! Praying for at least 6 more weeks :)
You two are looking fantastic girls! Wish I was looking that good. Can't complain I suppose! I am definitely eating for two now, snacking all day and always hungry. Feel like a blob! :) Another 11 weeks to go! I have a Doctor's appointment next week, can't wait to see my little one again :) Hope all is well with you ladies and your babies. x
Hi ladies, had a Dr appointment yesterday and baby was measuring about a week behind. She had her legs crossed the entire time so we didn't get good potty shots which kind of upset me...I should have gotten a video like I normally do and now I am kicking myself in the butt for not doing so :/ But everything looked good. Got my tickets today to go home on June 13th and then I will have a Dr's appointment on the 20th of June back home. I also hired a doula which I am so pumped about!!!! I am so ready to go home and eat everything and anything I want...I am not even going to worry about gaining any weight lol
Menlc, such a lovely bump! Momof3boyz that's a fantastic bump for 30 week twins - so neat! How are you both feeling (apart from heavy!) :happy:
Aidansmum, I'm still not feeling particularly hungry. I haven't at all as such on this pregnancy. I'll have bits to eat but never what I'd call a hearty meal. I'd imagine at this stage it's partly a space thing too. I took it up with the midwife, she said he's right on target so as long as I'm eating the right stuff and taking the Pregnacare she's not worried.
Aww GreaseMonkey, how frustrating! Glad all seems to be well though - she may decide to play catchup soon! Going home must be a huge weight off your mind. I hope it goes well - not long now!
AFM, not a lot to report - 33 and a half weeks and fine. Little guy isn't so little any more and getting quite heavy. Not quite sure what he's doing in there, but feels like a cross between moving furniture and yoga! Even DH is asking if he should be feeling stretches, knees and feet like that! So exciting, but slow down little guy, especially at 3am! Thinking my milk is coming in too (woke with a little dried milk yesterday). Still can't get my head round how I'll be able to produce enough for him to have full meals from at the moment very little/nothing.
Overall pretty good. I can't do to much of anything anymore because of the pressure of both of them. I failed my glucose test and had to take the 3 hr one and I am waiting on the results of that :(
Bunny, reading your post I remember my last boy, my tummy used to actually move in waves, it was bizarre how hard he moved in there! This little girl is still much quieter in comparison, but she moves overnight, pretty much everytime I wake up, or maybe I wake up because she moves. But I'm 29 weeks, it might get tighter in there soon and she will likely be doing the big kicks and stretching. I still feel her kick very low though, I'm sure she's not in the position she's meant to be.
mo3b11, that sucks! I'm waiting for my results as well, for the 2 hour one, hopefully I won't have to repeat it, I hate seating there waiting to get tested, Chances are you will pass the 3 hour one, but even if you don't, gestational diabetes is pretty easy to control these days. Fingers crossed. x
35 more days to be exact woohoo!! I also found out that my Aunt and my sister in law will also be in town at the same time so I am twice as excited now!!!! I can't wait to leave the boys with my father in law and go to a special Italian Restaurant with my MIL and SIL!! We haven't done that in a while so it's time to play catch up lol
Congratulations pumpkin!! That is so amazing, and I can't wait to see some pictures!! My csection date is may 22, 13 days to go!! I can't believe the date is almost here!! Glad to see everyone doing so well and babies doing a lot of kicking!! This pregnancy my girl does not stop moving and I basically she has dropped so low that i am in the worst pain and I can barely walk. I get the worst pelvic pain on both sides of my hips and my legs when I sleep! I am ready to have the baby, but I am not ready to have 2!!! Just hope my lil guy is ok with sharing his mommy with his baby sister!!
Very excited for you girls, Maria because you're going back home! Yay! Have a safe trip and enjoy every minute of it x
And GT because her little girl is on the way! Time flies! Will be stalking for baby pictures on this thread soon. x
At parent education classes at the hospital. Honestly I wasn't looking forward to it at all but has turned out to be really informative and quite fun. Everything from what to do if baby decided to come early and no warning, pain relief, birthing positions, looking at equipment used during different births. Off to breastfeed a teddybear in a minute! :-)
I did the classes with Aidan because the age gap between him and DS2 were huge and I had DS1+2 in Brazil and DS3 in Australia, and I was amazed at how much changed! You always get something out of it. I remember being shown a forceps and a ventouse and I shivered! I guess I had a premonition as Aidan was pulled out with the ventouse, not fun! I'm skipping the classes this time, I am pretty confident I know what to expect. Glad you enjoyed yours.
Wow GT so close!!!! I am so excited for you, I can't wait as I am sure neither can you :)
Bunny, I never did the classes but I plan on doing it this time around!
AM, I didn't do them with my boys but really want to do it this time around because with my doula, I am hoping to be induced and then proceed with no other medication (if possible lol)
Excuse my ignorance Maria, but is there a difference between a doula and a midwife??? I never really researched that kind of thing even though I read a lot about labour, etc. And really, after 3 you would think you know pretty much enough to get by :)
I am having Anya at a private hospital, with a private Doctor of my choice because it makes me feel safer. We've been discussing the possibility of a C-section instead of natural labour, reason being, I has a hard time to have Aidan and it brought me lots of complications, I actually nearly ended up having a C-section with him as he got stuck (being in an awkward position) and was only delivered by ventouse after hours of excruciating pain with the Doctor trying to move him inside to get him in the right position (apparently it was too late for an apidural). It was hell and to be honest it left me pretty scarred with the whole thing, I was not afraid of having a baby before having him, now I am feeling anxious and pretty scared. At the end my body had tried so hard it gave up contracting and they had to use drugs to get my body to make more contractions, it was pretty ugly. So the Doctor said that if my frame of mind is not ok for natural labour he will not stop me from scheduling a C-section BUT I don't want to be cut and have a surgery either, which leaves me only natural labour with an epidural this time, but I am really scared I will go through the same thing and can't shake it off! I don't really know what to do and the time is coming for me to decide. Frying my brain over it :/
How is everyone? GT your getting close! So excited, I hope you share some pictures. I am 37 weeks and still feel about the same, I might have dropped a little. I get checked tomorrow to see if anything more is going on. We are starting to get some 80 degree weather, which I love but not when I'm pregnant...I saw you were doing the buddies. I should have easy access on my phone with the internet. It was never a problem with my others. I will update on the boards when I know something is happening:)
Very close now snips! Very exciting! Can't wait to see your little girl x