Kleier Triplets
Sunday, August 8, 2010
August 5th
I went to Mercy Hospital today for the growth scan and the Doppler cord flow test done on Alyssa. When each baby was given an estimated weight they guessed that Mason and Kyle were just over 2lbs and Alyssa was still estimated at 1lb1oz which means that she has had zero growth since July 13th when we were in Davis the last time. He then looked at her cord and determined that it was really bad. I then asked him about it and he told me that he couldn’t discus that with me because they don’t allow anyone who isn’t a Dr to discuss test results with a patient. After this I go back to the house and decide that I am going to do laundry because I figured that if nothing else I would be sent down to Davis for a second opinion and I would need clothes. A few hours later I get a phone call from my Dr’s office telling me that I needed to come in for a copy of my medical records then go home and get a bag ready because I was going down to Davis and I was going to be there for awhile. At this point I am not only worried like I was before but now I am pretty panicked because I didn’t have any idea what would happen and I was convinced that this would mean that I would have to deliver later today. My parents were already on their way to Redding because they knew that I was upset and they followed John and me down to Sacramento. We get to UC Davis and they check me in and hook me to monitors, started an IV, and did some blood work. I am told that I will have another full growth scan done tomorrow and then Dr Boe (a perinatologist) would come in to discus my results.
She is still too tiny
August 4th
Today I went to the Dr and told my Dr that I felt better about delivering the babies at UC Davis unless I made it to 36 weeks because they are better equip to take care of preemies. My Dr looked at all of the babies and saw that Alyssa was still really small so he scheduled me an apt. at Mercy hospital the following day to have a Doppler cord flow test done and to have a growth scan on all 3 babies.
Today I went to the Dr and told my Dr that I felt better about delivering the babies at UC Davis unless I made it to 36 weeks because they are better equip to take care of preemies. My Dr looked at all of the babies and saw that Alyssa was still really small so he scheduled me an apt. at Mercy hospital the following day to have a Doppler cord flow test done and to have a growth scan on all 3 babies.
Time off
August 2nd
Today John finally went in and talked to the office about what time he will be able to take off when the babies are born. He found out that he can take 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks paid through disability. I am excited that I will be able to have him home for a long time and that he will have time to bond with the babies before going back to work.
Today John finally went in and talked to the office about what time he will be able to take off when the babies are born. He found out that he can take 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks paid through disability. I am excited that I will be able to have him home for a long time and that he will have time to bond with the babies before going back to work.
Steroid shot #2
July 31st
Today I went back to Mercy hospital to have the second steroid shot given to me. I was happy that John was there with me because I had someone to talk to instead of sitting in the room by myself. This second shot made me a lot sorer but I didn’t feel sick and to me that is way better. I also had to stay at the hospital for awhile because the Dr wanted another NST done. When they do the NST they also hook another monitor on and it monitors contractions. The babies aren’t stressed and I am not having contractions so everything is going great.
Today I went back to Mercy hospital to have the second steroid shot given to me. I was happy that John was there with me because I had someone to talk to instead of sitting in the room by myself. This second shot made me a lot sorer but I didn’t feel sick and to me that is way better. I also had to stay at the hospital for awhile because the Dr wanted another NST done. When they do the NST they also hook another monitor on and it monitors contractions. The babies aren’t stressed and I am not having contractions so everything is going great.
Steroid Shot
July 30th
I went to the Dr today and I had an appointment that doesn’t really make me feel super. Alyssa is still a lot smaller and the size difference is increasing every time. However, when you look at each baby individually and look at their growth in terms of time, it doesn’t really seem as bad. In the 2 weeks since I have been to the Dr last each baby has had 2 weeks’ worth of growth. Also, because she is smaller I am going to be monitored really close from here on out to make sure that everyone is growing and that no one is getting stressed. Dr Williams did the NST test on Alyssa and she is showing zero signs of stress, which is SOOOO great. Another thing that happened today is that I had the first steroid shots done. The shot that I got is called betametasome. These steroid shots are given because they help speed up fetal lung development. This is important to have done with multiples because even if I go the full 34-36 weeks that is still early and the lungs are the last thing to develop. The shot needs to be done at the hospital. After this first shot I felt pretty yucky but it is very worth it to me so I am ok.
I went to the Dr today and I had an appointment that doesn’t really make me feel super. Alyssa is still a lot smaller and the size difference is increasing every time. However, when you look at each baby individually and look at their growth in terms of time, it doesn’t really seem as bad. In the 2 weeks since I have been to the Dr last each baby has had 2 weeks’ worth of growth. Also, because she is smaller I am going to be monitored really close from here on out to make sure that everyone is growing and that no one is getting stressed. Dr Williams did the NST test on Alyssa and she is showing zero signs of stress, which is SOOOO great. Another thing that happened today is that I had the first steroid shots done. The shot that I got is called betametasome. These steroid shots are given because they help speed up fetal lung development. This is important to have done with multiples because even if I go the full 34-36 weeks that is still early and the lungs are the last thing to develop. The shot needs to be done at the hospital. After this first shot I felt pretty yucky but it is very worth it to me so I am ok.
Baby Shower
July 17th
Today I am 26 weeks pregnant. I would have never thought that I would make it this far in the pregnancy and not have any complications. My Mom, Grandma Selma, and Patty Gregory threw me a baby shower today. The theme of the shower was 3 peas in a pod and all of the decorations turned out super cute. I got a ton of presents and had a lot of fun.
Today I am 26 weeks pregnant. I would have never thought that I would make it this far in the pregnancy and not have any complications. My Mom, Grandma Selma, and Patty Gregory threw me a baby shower today. The theme of the shower was 3 peas in a pod and all of the decorations turned out super cute. I got a ton of presents and had a lot of fun.
Dr. Apt
July 14th
This is the first time that I have went to the Dr without having an ultrasound done. This was because I had just had a 3hr ultrasound at Davis the day before. This was the most boring and uneventful appointment that I have had so far. All we did was talk about the results of the level 2 ultrasound that was done at Davis.
This is the first time that I have went to the Dr without having an ultrasound done. This was because I had just had a 3hr ultrasound at Davis the day before. This was the most boring and uneventful appointment that I have had so far. All we did was talk about the results of the level 2 ultrasound that was done at Davis.
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