All done!!! Baby Walls has officially baked long enough. At my appointment yesterday they took out the cerclage and Dr. Connor said if the baby does not come in the next week and half they will go ahead and take the baby. He is still concerned with my blood pressure and is having me come back on Thursday for an appointment and non-stress test; if my blood pressure has gone up again or if I have more protein in my urine they may go ahead and schedule the c-section for early next week.
I am still on bed rest, but have found myself pushing the limits the past 2 days. With the cerclage gone it is highly possible that I could continue to dilate and my water break on its own; that would be nice.
Because baby Walls will be born before 38 weeks he or she will technically be considered premature, but Dr. Connor estimated his or her weight to be around 6.5 lbs. and is extremely confident we will get to bring a healthy baby home with us.
Rejoice!!!!! I can not even explain the emptiness a mother feels leaving the hospital empty handed. Bree and Blythe came home as soon as they were healthy enough for Ryan and I to take care of; but to be honest I haven’t really thought about bringing this baby home from the hospital. So after my doctor’s appointment on Monday the car seat has been added to the packed bags that are lined up in our hallway. Ohhh, and I added a diaper bag and some gowns for the baby, but if any of you have any other suggestions about what I might need for the baby that would be greatly appreciated. I know it sounds kind of silly coming from the mother of twins who used to keep a large storage box in the back off her car filled with extra supplies, because face it-the little travel pack of wipes is pointless when you are wiping 2 fannies. But, seriously I knew the minute my water broke with the girls that there was no chance they were coming home with me from the hospital. The NICU took over their care for the first 2 months and Ryan and I assisted when we could or when we were needed. Not this time! Ryan and I get to be daddy and mommy from minute one.
God has been so gracious to our family and we are so blessed to have twin girls and this new blessing coming any day, but we are happy to announce we are finished with the: be fruitful and multiply verse! We are ready to move on to the next phase of our lives; we aren’t sure what that is yet, but are confident God will lead us in the right direction.
Excited. Blessed. Anxious!
About Me
- kriswalls
- Me- well: I love God! I love people! I love my family! I love my husband! I love being a mom! I love having twins! I love my friends! I love children! I love teaching! I love my church! I love red wine! I love watching my children play! I love summer! I love the beach! I love bonfires! I love the lake! I love to laugh! I have the most wonderful husband- he takes care of me and helps me out when I over commit myself. I love being a mom- twins are great! I hate when people say, "I don't know how you do it!"- I just do what needs to be done. At the end of the day our house may not be clean and the clothes may not get folded and put away, but everyone is safe, fed, and loved. My friends- oh you mean the people I used to hang out with, but never see anymore! Yeah, I love them too. I have learned that God brings all kinds of people into our lives. Some of those people are great friends while you are in school, some are great friends while you are in college, and some are great friends at work or church. Then there are the few- the special friends that stick around for a lifetime. I am so blessed to have so many lifetimers!!!
2 comments:
God is so good. I am so thankful your sweet little baby is well and on his/her way. I will be praying for a smooth delivery either way he/she comes. Keep us posted!
So excited for you to reach a HUGE milestone. Super excited about the prospect of bringing this one home with you right away! Can't wait to hear the news and see his/her sweet face!
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