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06-8-2009 - Yesterdays brutal predicament

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

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So after yet another night of contractions 20 minutes apart , we arrive at the hospital at 6 am for our c-section. I was as far as having all my IV s hooked up, babies were beingmonitored , was having contractions, when my OB came in with the head OB of the hospital , I knew something was up. The very old, and old school OB saw I was on the chart for a c-section at 35 weeks 4 days, and said it was too early that my babies could die! Yes he said that. We spoke with 3 other doctors who went on to disagree and say that it is best the babies comeo ut that delivering twins after 35 weeks is considered a success. The old guy said he had 1 baby die in his 25 years of delivering and that it would be a 5 % chance of it happeneing!

WELLLLLLLLLL most of you who know me and know my medical history , know that I have fallen many times into the smaller percentage category, my OB told me there was noneed for me to be suffering, and when I suffer the babies suffer.

SO I spoke with another specialist yesterday who said I could go on some pain medication for one week to help ease the pain, and we decided to take that route. I was offered everything from tylenol regular to opiates, like a constant epidural drip. I decided to come home and buy some over the counter gravol (which was okayed by the docs) which helps me dramatically with sleep andvomitting, and I slept FINALLY for 19 hours yesterday-GEE-do you think I wasl lying to you when I said I couldnt sleep?

I am so upset at what transpired yesterday, I asked all the right questions the day before to make sure it wasnt too early that the babies wouldl be ok........this doctor I feel was making me out to be a complainer, that women have babies with pain all the time. I KNOWWWWWWWWWW-it wasnt my decision for a c-section yesterday, i was sent by my OB......of course the babies come first,, you could cut off my foot before id harm them in any way..........anyway Im holding out hopefully til the 13th my original scheduled date of 37 weeks and DO NOT want to see Mr old school not even once anywhere that day!

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13 Comments on Yesterdays brutal predicament


Abigails Mommy - Sunday, 9 Aug
Oh Mel I'm so sorry!!! I hope everything is much better now and we look forward to seeing your beautiful babies.

byrdi - Thursday, 6 Aug
my good friend delivered twins at 29 weeks...now that was early but they are both fine! i would have thought that 35 weeks would have been fine especially if the babies have been noted to be healthy up until this point! anyways hang in there!

mrs.leyva - Thursday, 6 Aug
How fruastrating!!! What matters the most is that you are happy and comfortable with your decision. You know what is best for you and your babies. Another week might bring on some more pain but you can do it. Keep your head up and try to get more sleep in cause you will need all that energy after you have the babies.

Manny - Thursday, 6 Aug
Well dang i know you was mad, I hate how older doctors are sometimes. they could have gave you the steroid shot a few days ago and the babies would have been fine, my little sister was 6 weeks earlier . and like you said if you are stressed then that means the babies are, sorry you had to do that yesterday!

2angelbabies - Thursday, 6 Aug
So sorry this has happened to you guys. I don't know what that dr. is thinking. Twins have a higher chance of survial being born early then singletons that is what I was told with my twins. If they were so worry about the babies why did they not give you steroid shots and then have you devliver. I am sure they would be fine. Well, you and your family will be in my prayers and that your contrations stop and you can get more sleep.

utopianite - Thursday, 6 Aug
You sound like you're handling it well. I would have been irate! My last OB told me that most babies are 100% fine at the 34 week mark (especially the girls). This was when I went into labor the day I hit 36 weeks with my son. He was a healthy 7 lb 3 oz little baby and came home the next day. I suppose the twins would be smaller because they don't have as much room in there. I'm just glad that they gave you some medicine in the meantime, as I'd know you'd be absolutely miserable without it. I hope you have those babies soon! :-)

XONORA5 - Thursday, 6 Aug
Oh no...sorry you went throught that, but if it is in best interest for the babies...guess a week to go is not a biggie. Sure you really were ready for them yesterday though, but glad you got in that sleep. Guess we'll wait for the week and check in then. Get some more sleep in the meantime. :)

just♥mommy - Thursday, 6 Aug
awww i'm sorry hun. but if it's whats best for the bebes, then you should probably wait. glad to hear you got to sleep!! that's good!!

vicki--mommy of 4 - Thursday, 6 Aug
Sorry you had such a rough day hun. I'm glad you're able to take something to ease your pain and alow you some sleep. Take care of yourself and those babies. Tell that old doc to go fly a kite and try carrying around 2 babies in his belly. Looking forward to seeing pics of those beautiful babies.

danni74 - Thursday, 6 Aug
I am sorry you had to go through that. At least the babies will be that much further along and you won't have to worry as much when you go on the 13th. Don't you love it when 10 different doctors have 10 different opinions and you are supposed to just smile and knod your head. What a pain! I am glad you are getting some sleep. Maybe that alone will make you feel better. Good luck this last week!

Texas gal - Thursday, 6 Aug
OH man... What a bummer. Sounds like you had a rough day. My hubands first wife had twin boys and they were delivered at 35 weeks and they turned out healthy. They were however very small. One was 4, 9 and the other was like 2, 15. They both had to stay in the hospital for a while. The smallest was in there for about 3-4 weeks. Hang in there.

christinesc - Thursday, 6 Aug
Well dang! I know how disappointed/frustrated you must be. I'm not sure if that old Dr. was being too cautious, but maybe it's a sign or something. I'm glad you are getting some pain relief and some good rest. Hang in there, girl. They'll be here soon. :)

debra haynes - Thursday, 6 Aug
oh hun i'm so sorry but you have to do what is best for you and the little ones,you all are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.