I know it's early but we already have 2 "January" babies with two more currently on the way and at least another in the next couple of weeks sooooo..... here we go!
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Due Dates and Babies
December 16 : Gracecat (#2)
January 4: travellingbee (#2)
, Karen (#2), worrywart (#2)
January 5: lalalove (#2)
January 6: Mermaidri (#1)
January 8: sera_87 (#3) , civicMom15 (#2)
January 9: Mrs.Shinerbrock (#2)
, smith (#1)
January 10: queensbee (#2) , Mrs.Grapefruit (#1), rsmom (#2)
January 11: pui (#2)
January 13: Chitownro (#2), Kristinleigh (#1) , swansong (#2) , kimberlybee (#2) , brady80 (#2)
January 15: Joyfulkiwi (#2) , ari123 (#1) Oliviaoblivia (#3)
January 16: Supernovaj (#2) , nycbee (#2)
January 17: MDF106 (#2)
January 19: MrsYellowJacket (#1 AND #2!!) , cvwood (#2), , swoggette (#3) , desertdreams88 (#1)
January 22: hiker85 (#1), raintreebee (#2)
January 24: amanda88 (#2)
January 28: bisous (#2)
January 31: littlebug (#2) Babies!!!!
lauren0187 (#1) Matilda Jane
sera_87 (#3) Theodore Hendricks marym (#1) passed at 24 weeks. RIP -
Thanks for creating!!
So I didn't get any sleep last name got due to stronger contractions and having to do a 24 urine collection to test for preeclampsia. I was supposed to see my OB this morning to drop off the urine and get some black of tests.
I was also asked to monitor my BP and when the avg went to 149/100, we packed up and went to L&D. They tested my 24 hour sample there and indeed I had protein and high BP. I'm was admitted for the sole purpose of monitoring my BP. I had even stronger contractions and got checked and I was 2cm dilated and lost my mucus plug. An hour later I was 4cm so we went in for a CS (we knew this bc baby B was transverse breech). As soon as I measured 4cm, I was prepped and babies were born about 30 mins later!!!
Baby A is 4lb 5oz, 16.75", and breathing great on her own. Baby B is 4lb 1oz, 17.5", and on cpap. She's not on extra oxygen and from what I understand, is the minimal form of breathing support. Doing very well for my 33w2d twins!!!!
We're over the moon and thrilled they're thriving in the nicu. I'm pumping 6-10mL per session to feed them through the tube. SO pleased with that. Im on magnesium and can't wait to eat a meal tomorrow :). It was a whirlwind and quick and I'm so happy they're here.
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Wow congratulations on your beautiful babies!!!!
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@MrsYellowJacket: wow! Congrats on your sweet girls!
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@MrsYellowJacket: Wow that is so incredible!! And already pumping that boob dairy for the littles!
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Mrsyellowjacket congrats!! Gives me hope for my twins if they have to come early!! Im 26 weeks n hopin can get to 32 weeks at least
post pics if you can..im havin boy n girl
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@MrsYellowJacket: congrats!and congrats on making it to 33w2d!!
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@MrsYellowJacket: Congratulations, so excited for you!
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@MrsYellowJacket: Congrats to you and your family! Hope they both continue to thrive and grow! And that's awesome news on your pumping!
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@MrsYellowJacket: Oh, wow. Perfect timing on the thread! It sounds as if your babies are doing great, congrats!
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@MrsYellowJacket: Congrats on your sweet girls! Those sound like great sizes! I hope you're recovering well. Have you been able to get to the NICU and hold them?
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@MrsYellowJacket: congrats!!!
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@MrsYellowJacket: Congratulations!!! So happy that everyone's doing well!
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@MrsYellowJacket: Congratulations!
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@MrsYellowJacket: congrats! im so happy to hear that your babies are doing well. Keep us posted whenever you can!
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@MrsYellowJacket: congratulations!!!
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Hello! Here's my go at a quick update...
I was in L&D last Monday for contractions and learned I have high blood pressure and low iron. So this past Monday at my OB appt, she asked me to do a 24 hour urine collection and get a blood pressure cuff to monitor at home. I started the 24 hour collection Tuesday morning and my avg BP continued to rise. Once the avg got to 149/100, we went to L&D Wednesday early morning with my collection. They tested it and it was positive for preeclampsia. So I was given a steroid shot and admitted for BP monitoring. I told them I was having contractions and they hooked me up - called the dr immediately. They checked me and I went from 2cm to 4cm in less than an hour. Ten mins later I was in for a c section and babies were born!!
At first baby B needed some help breathing, but now both are breathing on their own! Neither are tolerating feedings, so that's the next hurdle. Thanks for the support!!! We have a long road and expecting at least a couple weeks in nicu.
@momtimes3: 32 weeks was our first goal and 34 was our second
guess we split the difference!! You can do it!!
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@MrsYellowJacket: So fast! Were you ready at home for them? Great news about their breathing. Hope that they are able to eat soon!
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@travellingbee: yes! Luckily we spent the weekend organizing, doing laundry, packing our bags and bags for the pups!!! I had a feeling so I asked hubby to load our bags and told him we were heading to L&D instead of our regular OB appt. lol
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@MrsYellowJacket: Congratulations! Glad those babies are breathing on their own.
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@mrs.shinerbock: me too!!! At this point they're even tolerating feedings and putting on a little weight. I was finally able to hold them a couple hours ago. My heart exploded.
I've had a rough recovery. I got a blood transfusion overnight and I think it has made a world of difference.
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@MrsYellowJacket: glad you are feeling better too! We will have to get all these babies together sometime.
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@MrsYellowJacket: congrats and great to hear your babies are well
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@MrsYellowJacket: congratulations!! Hope you and babies are doing well
Happy to hear you are feeling a little bit better and hope your sweet girls will be home soon!
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@gracecat: how are you doing?? Only 3 more days for you?!
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Yup I check in to the hospital tomorrow! (Tuesday for me). Desperately hoping nobody in my family catches the bronchitis and noro virus that's been making the rounds... Thanks I will update here when anything interesting happens. It will be Thursday in the U.S. When baby makes an appearance.
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Just said good night to my LO for the last time as an only child, for the last time before baby sister arrives. I feel kind of sad. For her and for me. I think I'm going to miss her the most while I'm in the hospital. And I'm worried about how she is going to deal w/ no longer having her parents all to herself. Sigh...
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@gracecat: Aw, good luck today mama! Your DD will be an amazing big sister. I had so much anxiety around DD2's birth and felt awful about DD1 losing my sole attention but she has truly blossomed as a big sister. She now has the love and adoration of her little sister and is becoming such a wonderful role model. Having two is the best thing I ever could have done for her.
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@oliviaoblivia: Awww, thanks so much for the reassurance. It really does make me feel better.
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@gracecat: Good luck today! We'll all be thinking of you. Can't wait for the updates!
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@gracecat: Good luck. I have a lot o the same concerns about DS becoming an older brother.
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@gracecat: good luck!!
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Thanks ladies! I'm checked in and DH and Dd have left for the night. Next mission - finish removing darn gel/shellac polish from my toes. Really?! Why didn't I do this earlier??
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@gracecat: ha ha! I happen to be awake- yay pregnancy insomnia... So much luck to you! This is so exciting! I had very painful contractions last night and thought for a minute I might be headed into labor but no.
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@travellingbee: Oh no! Painful but non productive contractions? How long did that last?
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@gracecat: well I go in tomorrow morning for my check up so we'll see if they were productive in any way. All evening. Irregular but painful. Then they were about every 15 minutes for about 2 hours. I lost more mucus plug. I feel like I'm in a long slow early labor (that will likely last for weeks!)
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@travellingbee: oh wow that would be good, let us know if they say you've made progress!
Which would you rather have? Fast and super painful or progressive/long/milder? My friend's water broke around 5 am and baby was out by 7 am! She said it hurt like hell and was very intense. Total insanity.... It was her second LO.
With DD1 I was in labor from Dec 25-27. Long and slow. I'm not sure which one I would have preferred. This time I have no choice though.
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@gracecat: hope everything is going well! AFM 70% effaced, 1.5 cm, very loose clear cervix so yes I've been losing mucus plug. Baby is down, sitting on bladder
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@gracecat: thinking of you!
My first labor was days long c-section called 57 hours after we arrived at the hospital.... Not counting the time I labored at home. My three will all be c-sections, I've labored enough for one lifetime.
, Karen (#2), worrywart (#2) 
, smith (#1) 
Congrats, congrats! Enjoy your two little bundles. 
post pics if you can..im havin boy n girl
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