Well, we made it through our first night in the hospital. Still no babies, but I contracted a good bit throughout the night and have probably dialated more - Dr. Nett hasn't checked me yet this morning.
We didn't sleep at all throughout the night so I am real tired and achy. I had to get up almost every hour and a half to go to the bathroom and that takes a lot more effort then at home. The bed is higher and I have to unplug cords and tote along my best friend (IV machine) with me. Then attempt to climb back in. The IV machine clicked the ENTIRE night and our room is inbetween the doctors break room and the nurses station - so midnight is their prime hours, but not mine. They were so loud. The nurse was nice though, she finally came and unhooked the IV to get the clicking to stop and brought in a fan to drown out the sound. That was helpful, but by the time she did that, (around 4 am) the contractions started more, so I didn't sleep anyways. And then I found out that we had our own temp control (Praise the Lord) and my poor husband FROZE! (I was still hot) :)
I was told by a nurse that we most likely will not be going home until these babies are born. I get another steriod shot in 45 minutes and then they will try to hold off labor until tomorrow morning and then deliver the boys. I asked to speak with Dr. Nett to confirm this information. I am ready not to be pregnant anymore, but I really do not want to deliver them yet. I am not fearful of the process, but I know that they will have to be in the NICU and not go home with us. I just don't feel ready or prepared. I was planning this week to get my house in order (IT IS A MESS), fold clothes, get a nursing bra, their baby books, and just spend time praying and preparing and resting for them. I DO NOT FEEL READY - Physically or emotionally.
I just pray that if they are born tomorrow that God will have His hand of protection on them and that if they have "issues" it will just be normal "Premie" issues and nothing severe.
Please pray for us - I have to stop typing before I lose it! :)
3 comments:
Molly,
I know that you wanted to get everything done this week, but if this is any help at all...the baby books will get done, the nursing bras don't fit until your milk comes in (after 3 days) so it is better to have them measure for the bra after you get home...then you will wear that size for about 3 weeks, then back to a little smaller size for about 4 months etc. I hope that helps, don't spend too much on that first bra, you won't wear it as long as you think you will. I hope that helps.
We are praying for those babies.
Molly, we are praying for you and Mike. I can't even imagine how tired you are. I know that God has his perfect timing in when these little fellows will come into the world, but we are asking the Lord for good health and a safe delivery. I can't wait to see some pics of the little guys!
Molly,
I know you from Pendergraph, and I thought I would try to give you some encouragement. My little one was born at 29 weeks and spent 72 days in the NICU. Feel free to check out our NICU blog if you need some insight into the world of prematurity. www.shareyourstory.org/ourlittlepeanut. I pray that the Lord will be gracious to you and your husband during this time.
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