Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Birthday Noodles

My little personal goal when I was discharged from the hospital in early April was to make it to May before having to deliver noodles. And so, at my April 30th doctor's visit, Dr. J said it was time and May 1st would be the day.

Baby A was born at 8:10 am, weighing 2 lbs 11 oz and Baby B was born at 8:12am, weighing 3 lbs 11 oz. They were 34 weeks and 4 days gestation. Essentially, at my April 30th appointment it was apparent both babies were no longer growing and would do better outside. It was determined they both had IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction) and Baby A was also SGA (small for gestational age).

All of this aside, because they were past 34 weeks, they are behaving like 34 weekers and need minimal support in the NICU. They just need to put on some weight and regulate their body temperatures on their own.

This past week has flown by. I was kept in the hospital two extra days for some minor complications following the c-section but am finally home and getting better. Time management has become the biggest challenge. Since we live almost an hour from the hospital, daily travel back and forth has become a precious time waster. Staying on a pumping schedule, a meds and doctor visits schedule for me, the boys' feeding schedule, maintaining a realistic visitor schedule, and trying to get a meal and some sleep while driving back and forth daily is insane, at best. Forget about naps, grocery shopping, answering the phone, or anything else seemingly unimportant.

Still, the boys are growing every day and are doing really, really well. Baby B's canopy on the isolette was lifted yesterday and doctors expect he may go home as early as the end of this week!

15 comments:

  1. Wow! Woohoo! And congratulations on doing so well - it sounds like they're doing great & I hope B is home soon with his brother not far behind!

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  2. Congratulations and Happy Mother's Day!!! I am so happy that they were born safe and sound - and I hope that they get to come home soon. One of my IRL friends had twins at 34w1d and they are thriving.

    I cannot imagine how hard it must be - you sound like you are hanging in there - ((HUGS))

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  3. Welcome babies! and congratulations K, for making it so far-- 34 weeks is great! I hope you heal quickly and that your wee little ones are home with you soon. I cannot imagine the logistical complexity, and I hope if you can see ways to make your lives easier you take them-- extended stay hotel closer to the hospital?

    Sending such big love to you, and your noodles!
    xoxoxx
    Kate

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  4. Wow, congratulations on your sons! Hope they continue to thrive, pack on the weight, and come home quickly. Any pics?

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  5. CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so glad that everyone is going well. Happy Mothers' Day!!

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  6. Congratulations and Happy Mother's Day! I'm so happy for all of you.

    Rose

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  7. Congratulations! That's so exciting that they're finally here and doing well. I hope you're able to get some rest during this stressful time. It feels like just yesterday you told us you were pregnant...hard to believe you've already delivered! Happy Mother's Day!

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  8. Welcome Noodles! So glad to hear that they are doing well despite being early. I hope that you are feeling better and stronger every day. Keep up with the pumping. I know it sucks (literally) but you'll get used to it. Sending you all lots and lots of love and congratulations on your new family. -Traci

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  9. Congratulations! So happy that you're all doing well.

    Kathy

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  10. Happy birthday to your baby boys! Thank goodness they are doing so well in the NICU. I hope you and Mr. W are doing okay too and that your recovery is speedy. Hugs and best wishes to you and your sons!

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  11. Belated congratulations -- and hoping that this week brings bigger babies, quiet time, healing, and less need for driving! With love,
    Elizabeth

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  12. A very belated congratulations and wondering how you're doing from a long time lurker

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  13. just checking in on you - how is it going?

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  14. thanks for checking in...good to hear from you!

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