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JGior1031 · September 2013

Hi! My name is Jennifer. My B/G twins were born on 9/16 at 33w1d. They are currently in a Special Care Nursery. My little girl needed oxygen for 24 hrs after birth and my son needed a c-pap machine for 24 hrs after birth. They are 13 days old today and are doing very well. The issue we are having now is bottle feeding. They are sucking about 1/2 their feeding from the bottle and the rest is fed through an OG tube. These are my first babies. I am having a very hard time and don't want to burden my already stressed family and husband. I feel like I'm ready to crack. I'm so worried about my babies and feel so guiltly that I'm not at the hospital with them 24 hrs a day! I have some healing to do. Besides having a c-section, I was in the hospital for 7 days before the babies were born dealing with severe fluid around my heart, 2 faulty heart valves, severe malnutrition and severe swelling. The malnutrition happened so quickly and my drs think it has a lot to do with my gastric bypass 4 1/2 years ago. I almost lost my life and am so thankful to be here with my babies. I was so sick and am trying to get myself better and take care of my babies too. The babies will be in the SCN for at least another 2-3 weeks. I have never been so happy, in love, overjoyed, petrified, nervous and scared all at the same time! I just want my babies healthy and home. I look forward to getting to know all of you and your stories.

staceymack · September 2013

Congratulations! This is a great place for support. Those feelings can be difficult to deal with at times. So glad you and your babies are doing well. Don't forget to take care of yourself and heal so you can be there for your family. Best wishes!