Today was the first of my weekly non-stress tests. In this test they monitor each of the babies’ hearts and reactivity to movement, and any contractions I have. The test showed that I have two hyperactive babies (I already knew that), and during the test I had my first contractions.
Afterward I had an ultrasound with my periantologist (a high risk fetal specialist). At 4 lbs. 6 oz. Xena is now bigger than Athena at 4 lbs. 2 oz. Though Athena has slowed quite a bit, both babies are right around average and the doctors are happy with their progress. They also say that I’m looking just fine, other than the crazy stretch marks that Athena was working on through out the appointment. We finally got a good look at Xena and have clearer pictures of both of them. I'll have to post those after John has a chance to scan them.
After all the tests and such, the doctors decided I don’t need medication to prevent labor yet, but because of the contractions I need to rest at home with my feet up until the babies are born. After trying it out for almost a day now, I’ve discovered that it is very hard to stay in one place very long. Luckily, my sister is coming this weekend to help me for a few months, so I'm hoping she can get me to stay down.
6 comments:
Hi Edna,
I found your blog from Chrissy's. I do not envy your bed-rest...but glad the doctors are taking good care of you. Good luck and I hope you don't get too much cabin fever!
You have my sympathy, I am on "mostly bedrest" because of swelling, but my contractions aren't regular so I can be up and around a little. 32.5 is a good place to be though, congratulations! Good luck! I am becoming a blog and reading addict, I am not sure I recommend either, I think they are both pretty unhealthy. I am so glad that our boys will have ready made girlfriends. Would they be ok with younger men even if it is only a couple of weeks? later
Sarah
Well when you are bored and want to move around just remember that it is for the best. Even if I wish for a week of bed rest, I would not wish it on anyone for longer. I hope that you can have some good times with your sister there, what a blessing! I still get so excited for you and can't wait those very active girls of yours!
Hi I am emailing you to distract you and sending you a hug. Offline I will bombard you with the true and tested toys from Layla. Online browsing may help with the bed rest a little....
Thanks for the picture. You are so cute Edna. I can't wait to hear all about the babies.
Good luck and hope you're still doing well, bed rest can't be fun for anything more than a few days.
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