Drug Free!

I ended up taking 2 terbutaline pills yesterday b/c after doing so much I started contracting every 10 minutes. I didn't want to labor before my parents arrived, so I broke down and took 2 more pills... which WORKED. I took my last one at 1am! I'm planning on staying on the couch until about 1:00PM, then I'll start getting active again. I'm hoping that when I go into the hospital tonight for fetal monitoring that I'll be having regular contractions and then they'll have to keep me!!! That is the plan. I really hope and pray this time tomorrow I'll be pushing:) You never know though....

1 Day... and NOTHING!

So I was planning on going off the terbutaline around 9am, but I actually stopped at 5am... and would you believe it... NOTHING. Not one contraction! And I've been doing laundry, changing sheets, cleaning dishes, dusting, etc. Tomorrow I'll have to do MORE... like go jogging or something! Maybe I'll lift a 42" TV like I did with Keller to break my water!

Last night was a LONG night. I woke up at 1am with the WORST heartburn ever. It made me vomit and I couldn't stop!!! I tried to lay down, but it kept coming back, so I fell asleep in a chair! Around 3am I went back to the couch and just laid there. At 3:33 our doorbell rang! I just froze!!! I didn't know what to do and couldn't move, I was pretty freaked out. After about 30 min I got the courage to go look, and no one was there! I made sure all the doors were locked and went back to the couch. I feel asleep around 5am! I was actually quite excited at being up most of the night since that will be my new schedule soon!

Sorry there is nothing more to report! Today makes me 37 COMPLETED weeks! I never really thought I'd make it this far! I delivered Keller at this point!

I made a really good friend in the hospital, one of the nurses. She has been so amazing. We've kept in touch daily and she called to let me know that she works Saturday and Monday. I really REALLY want her to be my delivery nurse, so she talked to my Dr. and asked if I could be induced Sunday night instead of Monday night (she is off work monday night) and he agreed to it as long as I check in after midnight! So as of now we are planning to check in Triage midnight on Sunday! I'm hoping and praying my mom can be there for the delivery. My Dr. gave the OK for her to be in the O.R. even if I need an emergency c-section! She was there for Keller and Saylor's births, so it would be so great to have her there again!

That is it for now! I'm off to take a nap!

2 days and counting...(until I'm off meds)

So today will be one of my last days on the couch... Oh how I will miss her. I'm going off meds tomorrow and will try and be more active (if my weak legs and huge belly allow it) tomorrow and friday to bring on labor! I may even be able to go out on ONE LAST date... which would be fun. Babies are both active which is great.

I'm REALLY excited to see both Keller and Saylor sometime soon! We just downloaded skype recently so I've been able to see and talk to them via video conferencing. Keller seems uninterested most the time, while Saylor will sit there forever staring and laughing. I love being able to see their little faces. I'm also able to see my little nephews across the country. Where would we be without technology?

One more day and I'll be drug free (until labor starts:)

3 day and counting....

Another great Dr. appointment! We just got back from our VERY last (with this pregnancy) Dr. appointment. The next time we see our Dr. it will be baby pushing time! He checked me again and I'm still 1-2 cm dialated, 75% effaced and our little guy is -1 station. He originally wanted to take me off the terbutaline (contraction medicine) on Friday, but I convinced him (not an easy task) to take me off on thursday. He said many of times a woman will go into labor 24-48 hours later... but there is the chance I may NOT go into labor. If I do not start labor, then I will be going in Monday to be induced.

The fetal monioring went well... not one contraction! Both babies cooperated (thanks to some help from starbucks... decaf of course)... so that is the plan. Regardless of the situation, I'm assuming this time next week I'll be a mom of 4!!!

4 days and counting...

Ok not much to report... I wish there was, but there just isn't! So if you are praying these babies stay put, maybe we should all start to pray the opposite... for them to COME OUT!!! I'm not even feeling contractions (the tightening ones) anymore! I do however feel my water could break every time I move or stand up!

I go into the Dr. tomorrow and I guess we'll discuss when to go off meds and when/ if I need to be induced! On a positive note, I'm thankful we got them 8+ weeks away from Christmas so we don't go broke celebrating 2 birthdays so close to Christmas!

If anything changes.. I'll post it, but for now, I'm content on the magic couch!

5 days and counting....

I sit here and wonder if I can get through this post without completely breaking down and sobbing. I assure you I can not.

I got a devastating phone call yesterday regarding someone close to me who is pregnant. This incredible woman found out that at 21 weeks her baby no longer has a heartbeat. Many of us have miscarried, but after 16-18 weeks, it's a completely different scenerio. She is now faced with the decision of either an induced natural birth vs. a csection, knowing that this perfect, yet tiny baby will not be coming home with them and joining his/her older sister. No matter how strong a person is, this has got to be one of the most heartbreaking times in a person's life. Without naming them, she and her husband are amazing, godly people. They never cease to bring smiles into any room and are just all around people of character! It is a priveledge to know them! She has been on my heart and mind for 24 hours straight. I ask that anyone reading this (whether you know them or not) will just offer up a prayer for them... I know it would be appreciated. She is being induced tonight and will deliver tonight or tomorrow. It's almost impossible for me to be excited and happy for what may (or may not) come my way this week, knowing that someone dear to me is hurting in an indescribable way! They do know this is God's will and that in time He will heal their pain, but for now the wounds are fresh and wide open!

I am so thankful they believe in God's sovereignty and His will, not ours, for their lives. I know this trial in their life will help them counsel and encourage others who will go through similar situations. We don't always understand the "why's" of things, but God doesn't promise us answers, He wants us to trust Him to know what is best for us.

Please join me in prayer today whenever you think of her. I thank you in advance.

6 days and counting....

Well I am home and STILL pregnant! The fetal monitoring went well. Both babies were so active and we got our accelerations within 10 minutes!! I went into triage vs. the NST nurse. My triage Nurse was so wonderful!!!! I only had 2 contractions... but when she called my Dr. he of course gave his standard line "if they aren't painful for her, she's fine". So home we came, BUT not without stopping off to celebrate Valentine's Day at Outback Steakhouse (MY FAVORITE). I can't eat much since there just isn't any room left and I get heartburn easily!! Kingsley LOVES pregnant Andrea, because I'm such a cheap date now!!!


I wish you all a VERY Happy Valentine's Day!

7 days and counting.....

Here are a few pictures from yesterday.... I'm PROUDLY showing off my stretch marks... LOL. I was at first upset (but with twins it's a bit inevitable)... Now I realize they are going to be reminders of this wonderful 8-9 month journey!!! And then there is Kingsley imitating me at the hospital... in the wheelchair!

Kingsley should be home in a few hours... so far things are going great!!!

I'm a tad frustrated today though.... I have fetal monitoring at 2:00, which I tried to cancel since Kingsley is gone, and I just saw the twins yesterday and they are doing great! Been moving all morning, so I know they are OK! I tried to cancel but THEY WON'T LET ME!!!! The nurse called, then Dr. office, and laid into me... saying it's not option, etc... They said I can go into Labor & Delivery anytime in the middle of the night to do it there. So I guess I'll go at midnight when Kingsley is home!!! The only bad thing is that those car rides bring on contractions, plus they are worse at night, so when they see them on the monitor, they'll probably make me stay there!!! So who knows, this may be it! We'll see....

8 Days and counting...(and 36 weeks)

I made it through another day!!! Every time I get in the car I think "this is it"... but now I find myself home on the couch once again.

Kingsley drove me down to the Peri appointment today. We got in there and the Dr. started the ultrasound and kept measuring our little girls head. He measured it a few times and kept looking at his charts, so I asked, "is her head big"? and he laughed and said, "Oh andrea, everything on these babies is BIG". I guess they were "off the charts" for size at this age (36 weeks) so he kept rechecking it. He measured everything else, their stomachs, kidneys, femurs, etc... then gave us the results... Our little girl is weighing in at 5.14 and our boy is 6.1!! He said "you basically have (2) 6 lb. babies! He then said it couldn't be a more perfect place to be!!

I asked him if we were able to get one more 3D ultrasound picture, but he said, with their size and age, it's virtually impossible to get a good picture. BUT... both babies cooperated and we ended up getting one last decent shot of them!! I was shocked to see Saylor's lips on her sister... and her chubby cheeks as well. The boy was harder to see, but seems they both are sporting the infamous "ramsey" nose. I got so teary eyed seeing them yawn and move ... just knowing it could be hours to days before I am holding them in my arms. Pregnancy, birth etc.. is just all around amazing in every way!

The car ride home was one of the worst ever. I started cramping and contracting so much that we almost headed right to the hospital. I kept thinking "if only i can get to the magic couch". I think Kingsley was opting for the hospital idea, but I convinced him to bring me home. I'm still contracting, but not every 4-5 min. like I was in the car. I just need to make it through tomorrow so Kingsley can be at the labor!!!

I couldn't be happier knowing their sizes are incredible for this point in pregnancy... now for the fun part... the pushing!!!!

Day 9 and counting...

Not much to report. I've been on the couch all day battling some rough heartburn! What a horrible feeling!!! I've been given the job of finding a boy's name... we keep deciding then changing it. The boss of the family is getting quite good at vetoing ideas!!! Hard to believe we haven't nailed down such an important decision at this point!!!

I also just found out that Kingsley will have to go to the Vegas area on Friday morning for a ticket (hmmm.... the man has a lead foot, I will admit). It could take most, if not all, of the day!!! I am really praying I don't go into labor anytime on that day or thursday night... how horrible it would be to not have him there!!! He really holds things together and puts things in perspective for me. He can support me and comfort me with just the way he looks at me, not a word needed. I really depend on him in labor!!! He just has a calming effect on me (though I think I have the COMPLETE opposite effect on him). So I'm doing all I can to keep these babies in there just past friday!!!

Tomorrow I have a Peri appointment again. The last time I saw the Dr. he said, "I'm pretty sure I won't see you in 4 weeks, but let's schedule an appointment anyway". I think he'll be surprised to see me:)