Meet Lucas Alan

Meet Rachael Louise....

November 20, 2007 - Twins Birthday

We went for our ultrasound at 9am last Tuesday morning and by 905 we knew we were going to have the babies that day. We had to wait for the doctor to come in and look but Monica the nurse said she was sure it was going to be their birthday. Sure enough we were sent right to the hospital. Rachael's blood was flow was reversing and she was very low on fluid. We went right across the parking lot to the hospital and i was prepped for a csection. We got there about 10 am i guess it was and they had said the csection would be at 2 because i had eaten breakfast but they had to move it up till 12 because she was getting sicker. I did great with the spinal and did not get sick. Lucas was born at 1239PM and Rachael was born at 1240PM. Lucas had a cpap machine for alittle while after birth but was taken off of it that night and has not needed it since. Rachael did not have one.

Lucas weighed 4 pounds 4 ounces, 17 inches long
Rachael weighed 2 pounds 14 ounces, 14 3/4 inches long.

Both are in the NICU but doing good. They were moved to the step down part of the NICU on Tuesday because they are considered not critical anymore. They are just about back to their birth weight now. They took out their iv's Sunday morning and now they just have their feeding tubes in, and of course their heart monitors. They both have had a few brady's but they said that is normal because of them being preemies.

Lucas is now eating 35 cc's every 3 hours and Rachael is at 25cc. They started Lucas out at 5 cc's and Rachael at 2 cc's and they have gone up everyday.

Non Stress Test November 18, 2007

Todays test was alot longer then yesterdays. We were at the hospital for about 3 hours today. The babies took awhile to get a reaction from them once the nurse was able to find their heartbeats, not very cooperative today. But she finally got them thank goodness. My BP was good and no protein in my urine today. The nurse called the midwife from the OB office to come in and look at my reports from today. Said that they looked good and then she talked to us for awhile. She said that the babies will be born sometime this week but not sure when yet. I have to go for non-stress test every day now until they are born. We watched a short video on the NICU because they will be there for awhile, how long no one knows. She said that they usually say until their original due date but can be earlier. I am trying to stay strong for the babies but it is hard because it is so early for them to come but Rachael's placenta is not working like its suppose to so they will be better off outside of me. Until tomorrow.....

Non Stress Test November 17,2007

Todays test was good thank goodness. Both babies had strong heart beats and both reacted like they wanted them to. I had the last of my steroid shots today so I am all set in that department, just hoping that they have a couple days to really take effect on the babies lungs. My BP was good and there was a trace of protein in my urine but nothing major, hoping it stays this way. We have to go back tomorrow for another NST, hoping to get he same results as today. But i did pack my bag today just in case. Until tomorrow.

High Risk Appointment 11/16/2007

Todays appointment was going good until they went to look at Rachael's blood flow from her cord to the placenta. There is some blood flow but not like what they want it to be. So after my appointment I had to goto the hospital to get the steroid shot and i have to go back tomorrow as well for the 2nd part of the shot. By the end of the weekend the shots will be effective to help their lungs develop faster in case they have to born right away. I see the high risk doctor again on Tuesday to see how things are going. He would like to get me another 2 weeks but if he sees any changes in the blood flow, he will tell my OB to take the babies. I also have to have Non Stress Tests both Saturday and Sunday to keep a close eye on them.

Lucas now weighs 3.8 pounds and Rachael weighs 2.75. I saw both of the babies breathing on their own so that is great, i was sooo happy to see that.

My blood pressure was good again today so they were happy with that. More updates tomorrow.

OB appointment

Today's appointment was uneventful thank goodness. BP was good, no protein in urine today, heartbeats were good and said my belly was measuring good. That was about the extent of my appointment and I go back to the OB next Wednesday. I wish all appointments were this easy!

30 Week Belly Pics

Here are my 30 week belly pics, stretch marks and all...

Non Stress Test November 12, 2007

Went for our NST yesterday and they got a reaction out of both babies. Took a little longer for Lucas to wake up but then he did. They had a hard time finding both of their heartbeats but they finally found both of them. They would think they had both but only to find out in a few minutes that they had the monitors only on one. My BP was good too considering that they took it while i was laying on my back. I have another NST scheduled for next Monday but if the high risk doctor says everything looks good on Friday and i do not need it on Monday then i will schedule it for later in the week, probably on Friday.

Today is 30 weeks! It really is going by fast now. Still having cramping and feeling uncomfortable but we are getting there!

More updates tomorrow from the OB.

OB Appointment 11/7/07

Appointment went well. BP is behaving itself thank goodness. There is a trace of protein in my urine so they will keep an eye on that. Tested me again to see if i was anemic and that came back good. I have not been feeling the babies as much as I have before so I will start weekly non-stress tests starting next week to monitor the babies. Lucas's h/b was in the 140's and Rachael's in the 150's, said both were great. They are a little concerned that there is a pound difference between the two but said that they will keep a close eye on their weights.

Next week will be a busy week for appointments. Monday is the non-stress test, Wednesday is another OB visit and Friday the high risk doctor again. But i am glad that they are really watching the babies. So check back next week for lots of updates!!!

3 Hour Glucose Test Results

I called the doctors office today to see if the results were back and they told me I passed..Woohoo.. I was soo happy. She said I passed with flying colors. Next OB appointment is this coming Wednesday.

High Risk Doctor Appt 10/31/07

The appointment went good. My cervix is still long and closed thank goodness although he said it looks like it may have thinned out a little bit but nothing to be concerned about. Rachael now weighs 2 1/2 pounds and Lucas weighs 3 1/2 pounds. They are really starting to put on the weight now and the doctor said that is great in case they decide to come early. Lucas is still in the breech position and Rachael's fluid looks good.

I went and did my 3 hour test today (11/1) so now I am just waiting on the results of that. I had to drink different stuff today and it sure was not good but I got it down. After a few hours of doing the test, I started to get a headache because I had nothing to eat since last night at 10PM. But as soon as it was over I started eating my pretzels that I brought and Dave and I went to lunch, that made it feel better. I am thinking maybe tomorrow we might get the results. Until then.