I wish they had told me I was having an entire gyno exam today......that would have been nice to know. Especially since I thought this was just going to be a sit down and talk kind of appointment. I guess I'll know for the next ti.......right.
Anyway, the appointment went well, if not a little scary. We were told that most twins go to 36 weeks and that I will most likely have a scheduled c-section at 36 weeks which is July 10th. We'll know more as we get closer obviously. We were also told that we shouldn't schedule anything past 26 weeks as 'your life is going to change drastically around then.' I wish I knew exactly what he meant, past being uncomfortable and having contractions. I was told that there's a chance I could be put on bed rest as early as 26 weeks which scares the crap out of me, but since I have a very low stress sit down all day job, I'm hoping if I promise to be really really good, they will let me stay longer at work.
We were told that because there are twins, the tests that they do for Downs et al, may not be as accurate as they normally would be, and the babies will be tested 3 times (12 1/2 weeks, 16 weeks and 20 weeks) for the most accurate results. Since I have a family history of diabetes, my dr is concerned with gestational diabetes. I have to do glucose testing each trimester and also test my sugar levels once a week fasting as well as 2 hours after I eat. Other than all of that I don't remember much else he said, I wrote a bunch of stuff down and they gave me a bag full of information.
Today was the first time I've been scared by the thought of being pregnant. I'm assuming this is part of the process.....a phase, if you will. But I was so freaked out by the thought of being out of work for 18 weeks, I gave myself an anxiety attack today. It's been a while since I've had one but today it came on pretty hard. Again, I'm thinking it's a phase...this crazy out of control feeling. Le sigh.....here's hoping!!
Next appointment is the ultrasound for the Downs et al, which is in the process of being scheduled with the MFM dr at St. Francis. Next OB appointment is the end of Jan.
P.S. I've been given the clear to go to FL in Feb!! (Provided nothing in my health changes before then.)
Are you taking a pre-baby trip to disney? We're going March 4-9th.
ReplyDeleteHey Jen....we're actually going to the Keys for my brother-in-law's wedding. Next Disney trip with be with the kiddos! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have nothing to worry about! I had eventful pregnancies... but they were so worth it... wait till you feel them moving inside... It's worth all the fear and uncertainty! Let us know if you need ANYTHING :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the blogging world. Guess I'm outting myself as a blogger right now!
ReplyDeleteTowards the end of my pregnancy, when my blood pressure started getting too high, I kept getting stressed out of being taken out of work early. Looking back, that was the silliest thing. I put all this undue pressure onto myself because I had this plan in my head that I would work until delivery and be out for my maternity leave with baby. Work is the least of your concerns and stress right now! It's amazing how much your priorities change the moment you see those babies.
(Also, I have been reading a blog for a few years now of someone who went through IVF and also has twins - I can pass you the link if you're interested)
Rachel - Thank you so much!! I'm lucky to have you as a great example of a mom I want to be like!!
ReplyDeleteBrandi - I would love that link! I'm mostly worried about money more than time out of work, but we'll make it work.....we always do! I'm just trying to take it all as it is, it's not like I'm going to return them!! :)