Masyn and Isabella are here at 33w4d

My babies decided to come early at 33w4d on June 21st. I had an appt on Monday and my cervix was 1-2cm and I wasn't effaced at all so me and my doc really thought I would make it to my scheduled section on July 16th.....well God had something else in mind. I went for my NST on Wednesday...no contractions...everything looked great, but I asked for the steroid shots while I was at the hospital, because I had so many probs w/ contractions early on.....well that must of been mother's intuition, b/c I woke up that night at 4 in the morning having contractions 5 min. apart, but not painful. So at 6am we loaded up w/o a bag....could kick myself for that one, but I really thought they would be sending me right back home like before. By the time I got there they were 3-4 min apart and getting more intense. So the nurse told me I probably wasn't going anywhere. When she checked me I was 3cm and 80% effaced....my doc couldn't believe it, so he came over that afternoon to check me himself and I was 4-5cm and 90% effaced so he said I could try some mag sulfate to try and stop them or he could do the section right then. After explaining to me that my uterus might be starting to over extend which could lead to a hysterectomy and that I would most likely have the babies in the next day anyway I opted for right then. I was scared to death that this was all happening way too early, but I knew that God would take care of us, and he did. It all happened so quick, and within the hour I had my babies Masyn Jerome 4#15oz 17in long, and Isabella June Marie 4# 8oz 17.25in long @ 9:27 and 9:28pm. Me going into labor was truly a Godsend, b/c Isabella had the cord wrapped around her neck, and the doc saw major signs of my uterus starting to over extend....he had to give me four shots of some medicine to stop my bleeding, but all went well and no hysterectomy. Masyn had to have a little oxygen and a respirator w/ room air for one day, and Isabella never had trouble. They are so healthy the NICU nurses could hardly believe how well they did. They came home on the next Thursday....only six days in the NICU!!! I have had them home for a week and it is absolutley one of the most wonderful times in my life along w/ the birth of my older son Aydin who is 3 and a half. Hang in there to all of you and never lose hope!!!

 

Congratulations! I'm amazed at the fact that they only spent 6 days in NICU. That's awesome!

 

Glad to hear they are doing well, and came home so quickly.

 

Congrats on your babies!!

 

What an uplifting story!! congratulations!!

 

Congrats! I love the names.

 

that's great news! i'm glad it all went well

 

Wow great story. Isin't it amazing how well God blesses us sometimes? I know you are enjoying your little blessings. Take care.

 

Congratulations!!

Great weights and such good news that they don't have any big problems! Its so wonderful for you and your family!! Enjoy rhose babies and don't forget about pictures!!!!

Shannon

 

Congratulations! Glad to hear everything turned out well, sounds like quite an ordeal.

Don't forget to take care of yourself!

 

:birthday: Babies. Congrats mom. :drinks:

 

Congratulations! That is great that they only spent 6 days in the NICU!! Im glad it all went well and that you are all fine x

 

Congratulations....thank goodness for motherly instinct!!!!
Happy to read all is well and everyone is home!

 

Congrats!!My babies were born at 33 weeks and the weights were very close 4lbs 5.5 oz and 4lbs 14 oz. and they were in NICU for 2.5 weeks, you did really great.

 

Congratulations! Glad all is well and your babies are home.

Take care. :hug99:

 

YEAH!!!! Congrats on such a short NICU stay (although to you I'm sure it didn't seem too short!)

 

wow I had no idea that a uterus could overextend leading to a hysterectomy.. I'm really glad I didn't know this when I was pg with my twins!!! Congrats! how wonderful that they came home so quickly...

 

QUOTE(sayrah13 @ Jul 5 2007, 06:21 PM) [snapback]318701[/snapback]
My babies decided to come early at 33w4d on June 21st. I had an appt on Monday and my cervix was 1-2cm and I wasn't effaced at all so me and my doc really thought I would make it to my scheduled section on July 16th.....well God had something else in mind. I went for my NST on Wednesday...no contractions...everything looked great, but I asked for the steroid shots while I was at the hospital, because I had so many probs w/ contractions early on.....well that must of been mother's intuition, b/c I woke up that night at 4 in the morning having contractions 5 min. apart, but not painful. So at 6am we loaded up w/o a bag....could kick myself for that one, but I really thought they would be sending me right back home like before. By the time I got there they were 3-4 min apart and getting more intense. So the nurse told me I probably wasn't going anywhere. When she checked me I was 3cm and 80% effaced....my doc couldn't believe it, so he came over that afternoon to check me himself and I was 4-5cm and 90% effaced so he said I could try some mag sulfate to try and stop them or he could do the section right then. After explaining to me that my uterus might be starting to over extend which could lead to a hysterectomy and that I would most likely have the babies in the next day anyway I opted for right then. I was scared to death that this was all happening way too early, but I knew that God would take care of us, and he did. It all happened so quick, and within the hour I had my babies Masyn Jerome 4#15oz 17in long, and Isabella June Marie 4# 8oz 17.25in long @ 9:27 and 9:28pm. Me going into labor was truly a Godsend, b/c Isabella had the cord wrapped around her neck, and the doc saw major signs of my uterus starting to over extend....he had to give me four shots of some medicine to stop my bleeding, but all went well and no hysterectomy. Masyn had to have a little oxygen and a respirator w/ room air for one day, and Isabella never had trouble. They are so healthy the NICU nurses could hardly believe how well they did. They came home on the next Thursday....only six days in the NICU!!! I have had them home for a week and it is absolutley one of the most wonderful times in my life along w/ the birth of my older son Aydin who is 3 and a half. Hang in there to all of you and never lose hope!!!

Forgive me, I don't know how to send these without the quote ahead. Congratulations!!!!!! :banana: I'm really happy for you!!!