Tuesday, November 6, 2018

34 weeks + 1 day

I had my 34 week ultrasound yesterday and babies are both looking healthy. A is estimated at 5lbs 5oz and B is estimated at 4lbs 14oz. They are both transverse/breech so it's looking like the C-section is happening! 
I've prepared myself for it. I've given myself time to freak out over all the things that could go wrong and now I'm ready to have faith and keep a positive attitude. Whatever is best for babies is what needs to happen.
I've had nights where I can't sleep because of cramps and pains and I've had days like today that make me feel like I'll definitely make it to 38 weeks. I see my regular OB in two days so I'll see what they say. 
I feel like they probably won't schedule anything until my next appointment at 36 weeks. They'll probably just take my vitals and listen to the hearts again. Which, I guess, doesn't really matter. My blood pressure was high yesterday but that's because I didn't get any sleep the night before. 
I expect it'll be fine now. 
Some days are so hard to get through but I need to do it. My body hurts and I can't get around very easily. This is my last pregnancy though, so I'm STILL really trying to enjoy it. It feels funny to say "enjoy" with this much pain but this is the home stretch and I'll never have these days and weeks of anticipation again. 
My main goal has always been to reach 36 weeks. I only have 13 days until I reach that goal! I know that everyone would be ok if they came now. They're out of the danger zone for major health issues caused by premature birth. They'd need to spend a few extra days in the hospital. From what I've read, there's a chance that even being born at 36 weeks or beyond that they may need to still spend those few extra days in the hospital.
I'm glad that they're both weighing in well. I expect that they'll both be over 5lbs at birth which is great.
I just can't wait to meet them. Being team green, I don't even know what their names are yet. I've been so patient and I'm trying to remain that way but I'm excited. I hope that I don't have to wait another 4 weeks but we will see. If I do, it'll be my last 4 weeks of pregnancy EVER. My high risk OB said something about my regular OB scheduling me for a C-section in the 38th week but my regular OB said they won't let me go past 38 weeks so I'm counting on that. Most of what I've read said that 37 weeks is the safest time for twins to be born. The average is 35-36 weeks. 
How close I might be! :)

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