Surprise! Guess who's here early?

So, Sunday night DH had a bunch of buddies over to watch the Sopranos series finale. I was upstairs, putting Nadia to bed around 8:30pm, when I felt sort of a gush.....my first thought was, great, I have lost all bladder control at 35 weeks, LOL.

Turned out to be blood, though -- lots and lots of blood, which obviously wasn't good. DH had to pause the TV show, and tell his friends, "Uh, guys? We're going to the hospital. You guys stay here and enjoy."

You can just imagine the scene....anyway. It worked out well, because we left, and my best friend got there to sit with Nadia -- DH's friends were there in the interim.

At the hospital, the babies looked fine on u/s, and their heartrates weren't distressed....and both placentas also looked okay. But, when they did an internal check, I was dialated to 6 cm (no contractions), and the OB could feel a bit of placenta behind a baby's head. NOT good -- it was likely placental abruption. And, I had been pretty much gushing blood all this time.

So, they decided to do a C-section right away -- I could have opted to labor, but was strongly advised against it. And, DH and I agreed after hesitating for about one second.

It was good that everything happened so fast, because I was so petrified of having a section -- I didn't really have a chance to think about it. None of it was fun, mind you -- just lots of weird sensations and bright lights and a very clinical quality.....but, I didn't have any nausea at all, which I was worried about.

Anyhow. Around 1 am, they delivered my tiny baby girl first -- Karina Mai -- who was 4 pounds, 10 ounces. (I guess the u/s estimates were way off!) Her middle name means "middle sister" in Marathi, and is a tribute to a cousin of mine that died in a car accident five years ago.

Kevan Robert (named after DH's dad) came soon after at 5 pounds, 9 ounces -- we were surprised that he was almost a pound more than she was. Actually, that might have been problematic during a vaginal delivery of twins anyway....

I remember lying there thinking their first cries sounded exactly like little sheep, LOL.

They are both tiny and perfect -- I will try to get pics up asap. They were both breathing room air from the start.....yesterday morning, their breathing was a little fast, but that has resolved with both, and they've been moved to a regular preemie nursery instead of the NICU. Both are doing just great.

I was a little put out with the lactation folks at this hospital, because I thought I'd be pumping right away -- but the LC just last night brought me a pump and got me set up. The kiddos are doing okay with taking a little formula -- I think Karina is taking 6 CC's and Kevan is taking 8 CC's. The NICU was pleased with that, and told me they're both doing wonderfully for their gestational age....

I sent DH home at about 4 am, and my own recovery has been, eh. It's no picnic, and worlds harder than a vaginal delivery -- but I'm doing a little better now that I've been up and around a bit. All the advice I read here has been very helpful! They removed the epidural and PCA pump last night, and I'm now on Percoset and Motrin instead.

The hardest thing is being separated from my munchkins -- I'm about to go over and see them in the preemie nusery. The neonatologist thought they might get too tired out from trying to breastfeed this early -- but we'll play it by ear tomorrow.

Let me try to upload some pics!

 

congrats on your babies!!! I'm glad they came out ok - mine were tinier than that and did great I'm sure yours will too!!!

 

congratulations :clapping: it is great to hear that they are doing so well. cant wait to see some pics!!

 

Congrats!!! Glad to hear that they arrived safely!!!

 

Congrats! I am glad things turned out okay. Welcome to the world, little ones!

 

Becca! Congratulations on your sweet babies! Welcome to FY!

 

Congratulations! 35 weeks is great! Nice job! I am sure it was stressful for a while and now that you have your babies I am sure it is a relief! Enjoy!

 

Congrats on the birth of your babies!!! I know first hand how hard it is to be separated from your babies while they are in the NICU. Just visit them and call often, that is what I did. Can't wait to see pictures.

 

Congratulations!!!! What wonderful names.

Tiffaney

 

Congratulations!! Lovely weights for 35 weeks... glad to hear they are so healthy!! Best wishes for a smooth recovery.

 

So glad to hear everyone is doing so well.

Congrats and happy birthday littel ones!

(Those weights are very close to mine who were born at 36W1d! Great job!)

 

Congratulations on the birth of your babies!! I love their names! Can't wait to see pics!

 

Congrats on your two little miracles!!! Can't wait to see photos!

 

Congratulation on your babies! I am glad to hear that they are doing well. I hope you heal fast so you can fully enjoy you new bundles of joy! I look forward to seeing your pictures.

 

congrats on your babies. Glad to hear they are doing well. I know how hard nicu time and being seperated from them can be. Sorry to hear the section is so unpleasant.... rest up mama... you've got work ahead of you.

 

Congrats on the healthy babies! It sounds like things might have been a little crazy, but you seem to be in good spirits! I hope everyone is home soon!

 

congrats on your babies!

 

How scary, but glad everything turned out well!! Congrats on your new babies!

April

 

Congratulations. I know I would of been freaking out in your situation. I know you are glad to be able to hold your little ones now and love them. Best of luck and you will get to bring them home soon. Cant wait to see the pics. Take care

 

Sorry it didn't go as you had hoped!Praying and hoping for a speedy recovery, breastfeeding success and short stays at the hospital!

 

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Congratulations! glad to hear everything turned out okay!

 

Congratulations on your babies! Wow, that sure seems fast! Can't wait to see pictures.

 

Congrats on the arrival of your babies. I love the names and can't wait to see pics

 

Congratulations! Please don't forget to take care of yourself!

 

Becca, congrats and I hope your twinkies come home soon. Welcome to FY, can't wait to get to know you and the twins. :wavey:

 

Congrats on your babies!!! I hope your recovery goes well and that everyone will be home soon! Looking forward to seeing some pictures

 

:birthday: little ones. What wonderful names! Do take care of yourself, momma. Wishing you much success with recovery and BF.

 

YAY! Good for you! Congratulations and great job!

 

Congratulations!! Im glad both babies are doing well x