June 19, 2009

9:17am Resting

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Morning has arrived and exhaustion is setting in. I’m told we only need to worry about this type of exhaustion for another 18 years.

Mom is waiting to spend some QT with babies and getting some rest. I am too amped up so I am splitting time between the nursery and the Nurse’s Station.

Still haven’t taken off my OR scrubs. I’m waiting for someone to say to me: “hey, those are OR scrubs!” to which I will reply “Oh, are they?”

And for those of you scoring for style points at home, the Docs and Nurses gave me bonus points for yellow crocs in the operating room.

 

June 18, 2009

6:55pm Push and Rest

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So, we started our pushing around 5pm and now we’re on a break to let K’s body rest and recover. Given that we’ve tricked her body into labor, all of her key labor muscles (like the uterus) are exhausted. The doctor described it like being at the gym working out for 36 hours straight. (I assured her that I wouldn’t know what 36 minutes straight at the gym would feel like.)

So know we wait some more for the pitocin to kick our contractions back up so we can start pushing again.

Maureen finished her shift at 7p and we left her with a big hug. She was so helpful today Our old friend Joanne is back with us to take us home.

Keep your fingers crossed.

Love,
K&G&?&?

 

June 18, 2009

10:23am Quiet Time

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After a night of rest (but not much sleep), we have been told by the new crew that the meds are doing exactly what we’re asking of them and now we wait.

I know. I know. Sounds a lot like the other updates, huh. Well, the doctors continue to remind us that we’re tricking the body to do something in 48 hours that usually takes a couple of weeks.

But Kirsten is finally getting more sleep. Gotta have plenty of rest for the pushing!!

Our room is super quiet and relaxing. I am reading all of your comments to Kirsten. She smiles and laughs at each one so keep them coming.

I will post as much as possible. As things progress, we will be moved to the OR to deliver. (All twin deliveries happen in the operating room.) I wonder if they get WiFi in there. “Um, nurse, do you know the MGH OR WiFi password?” Just kidding. Strict orders from the boss: No devices except the camera. :)

All our love. And exercising patience.

Love,
K&G&?&?

 

June 18, 2009

1:30am Hospital Sleep

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The only thing worse than hospital food is hospital sleep. Dry air. Beepy machines. And the question of when these two want to leave the womb and stretch out a little bit.

Kirsten is working hard, mentally and physically. She is resting as much as she can and she has certainly earned her epidural (being fitted right now).

We’re hoping to get a couple more hours of shut eye while the pitocin does it’s work. Stay tuned.

And for all those wondering out there: yes, the doctors and nurses are all jealous of my yellow crocs.

XOXOXO.
K&G&?&?

 

June 18, 2009

9:30pm Sox up 5-1

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Hi Friends,

They say that inducing labor takes a while. Well, we’re learning just how long. Kirsten is doing a brilliant job but We’ve still got a ways to go.

We’re resting quietly on the 14th floor. Watching the Sox do a number on the Marlins. Lots of breathing. Lots of Coldplay.

We’re taking requests so send a “long distance dedication” to Kirsten and the twins.

Epideral coming in an hour or two. And then hopefully a couple hours of sleep.

Love,
K&G&?&?

 

June 17, 2009

5:30pm Check-in

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Hi All,

A quick check in on progress as I am sure everyone is tired of reading traffic updates from our hospital room.

Here’s a quick update: Kirsten is doing great. Being induced into labor is no small task but her body is responding well to the different treatments.

Our doctors continue to give us good scores, but have warned that it could be a while before the babies are ready to join the real world. (K is doing such a good job keeping these babies happy that they just want to stay put!)

Stay tuned for more fun updates. You would all be so proud of K. She is doing great.

Time to rest some more. Might be a long night.

Love,
K&G&?&?

 

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