Twin Living » Sleep

9:17am Resting

GrahamNelson — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:17:19 +0000

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.

10:23am Quiet Time

GrahamNelson — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:23:18 +0000

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&?&?

1:30am Hospital Sleep

GrahamNelson — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:29:41 +0000

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&?&?