I will write the "birth story".
But I don't have the energy to finish it today, and considering there is a line forming to decapitate me for lack of updates, here is the short version of the story...
My blood pressure worsened (from an already precariously bad state).
And it was decided that the risk of stroke and seizure for me outweighed the risk to the babies even at their very premature state of 29.5 weeks.
So the babies were born soon after 9 pm on August 12th.
Baby A (girl): 2 lb 6 oz, 14 inches long (per NICU nurses, remains in constant movement. Really? I could have told you that...)
Baby B (boy): 2 lb 7oz, 14 inches long (per NICU nurses, VERY feisty. Again... this is not news, people...)
Baby C (boy): 2 lb 7oz, 14 inches long (per NICU nurses... very sneaky. He managed to extubate himself....)
Those with observational skills of... well... a slug will notice that I am nothing if not consistent in my gestating.
Those aren't typos.... the babies weights were nearly identical and their lengths were. Identical... keep up with me here :-).
Dr. Peri then proceeded to squander all good will I had for him by putting me on an evil drug called Magnesium.
It is used in severe preeclampsia to prevent seizures.
Sounds all right.
But that's 'cuz you haven't had it coursing through your veins for 24 hours.
It is evil.
With a capital E.
I won't go into the details, they would just get me all upset.
Just trust me when I say that I would have chosen to commit suicide by sawing through my arms with blunt bamboo rather than stay on the medication for another 24 hours.
Then add on multiple liters per minute of dry oxygen to some seriously congested sinuses and what do you get?
A face and head that feels like cement PLUS a woman sawing through her arms with bamboo.
I think you are getting the picture here.
I was able to see the babies once the Medication From Hell was turned off late last night which was fabulous.
Matt has posted some of the pictures he has taken.
You will find them here.
I feel much better today (nearing human status, actually) and expect to be discharged in another few days when they can improve my blood pressure control.
In the mean time we are enjoying having the NICU right down the hall.
So there you have it.
All babies are currently off the ventilators (although C may be headed back to Vent-ville soon) and are doing well for their age.
More updates will be forthcoming.
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14 comments:
Congratulations!!! Do you have names for them yet?
Cute little babies! Congrats, and I'm glad you're feeling better (laughed at the blunt bamboo, but I know it's no laughing matter, very seriously--my face is so somber right now)! Loved seeing the pictures!
Catherine! I am so glad you are feeling better! You did a fabulous job and your babies are adorable. Continue getting better and a bundt cake is in your future!!
~Christina
HEY CONGRATS!! Those pics look all too familiar. I can barely look at them because it brings back a flood of emotions. They do look great though. They look just like alexis, but the extra 6 oz really helps, trust me. they are going to do great. take care of you and heal so you start PUMP PUMP PUMPING away!! Only use the symphony. Trust me. names soon please!1!
they are darling! just perfect! well done, Catherine! congratulations to you both and we are cheering, rooting, praying for the little ones and would also appreciate some names in the near future. :)
xo,
Kirsten
Congratulations! We will be praying for a speedy NICU stay. Keep yourself healthy for those babies they will be coming home sooner than you think. Thank you for sharing your journey. Loves, Sarah & Chris Erickson
Congratulations on those three little babies. So glad that they are doing well. You get feeling better soon!
Yippee!!! The babies look adorable - cute little dark hair........you are so brave and awesome - great job!! I am very happy you are feeling better and can at least begin to enjoy this new journey of parenthood!! Each day will be better and better!! Can't wait to hear the rest of the story...........any names yet?? Take good care and enjoy being waited on while in the hospital - it will be missed:) Thanks for sharing the pictures!!!! Congrats to Matt too!!!!
We are absolutely thrilled for you and Matt. What a beautiful gift God has blessed you two with. They all look like absolute angels. We look forward to hearing more about them. We're glad that Catherine is doing well. -The Gingells (Friends of Dave's)
Dan & I are so happy for you. Thanks for the blog, I feel like I was a little part of your life. The little ones are wonderful and such a miracle. Congratulations. The pictures are great.
They are so cute and look really good!!! I hope your recovery goes well! Congratulations they are beautiful babies!!!
Way to go! You did great. Congrats to Daddy, too. Liz and I are Happy for you both. Get yourself completely healthy because then it'll be time for work! Do you have any names in mind? I loved the pictures.
Rich and Liz
Congratulations Sassy and DH! I am absolutely thrilled for you! I have been following you now and then and was so excited to read your latest post. The trips look great in the photos. They are in good hands there. My twins were born in the same hospital and spent 5 days in the NICU (L.1, the L.3 was being built at the time) the nurses all were so great. I can't wait to hear the names.
Mia
(hopeful-in-lv)
ps. the sistas are dying to hear from you. ;)
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