Today I started my fetal monitoring. That was an adventure. I now get to drive to the hospital every week and be hooked up to the monitor. Not to mention that I have to drive down near the hospital for my weekly check-ups.
An ultrasound was done to see where the babies were. Apparently Baby B was "presenting" today, don't ask it's all a bit confusing when talking about twins. Anyway....the purpose of the monitoring is to watch their heart rates. They want to make sure that their heart rates stay within a baseline and then when they move that the heart rates increase, just the same as when we exercise. They were also checking my uterus for contractions. I had a decent amount of contractions within 45 minutes that it raised some concern for the nurse and she called my doctor. By contractions I mean that I was having what are called Braxton-Hicks, not labor contractions, but to them a contraction is a contraction. My doctor said that I was okay to go home instead of going over to the birth center to be monitored further. All in all, the babies passed. I was given more of the the same advice from the nurse, feet up, more water, relax, etc.
1 week ago
4 comments:
I am so excited for you! I'm making a goose casserole to freeze and fed ex to you so you can have it when the babies come. lol j/k. Is there anything I can do to help you from clear up in Montana? luv u!
When is your offical due date? Hope you are getting lots of foot rubs and rest!
Water, water, water - I was put in the hospital 2 twice with jake b/c I was dehydrated.
I can't wait to hear the names!
You are in our prayers - what an exiting time!
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