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Emmakins87
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XP/ Twins are here at 31 weeks
Emmakins87
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Twins made their entrance in to this world yesterday at 6;32 AM, things are ok now, but it was scary for a few hours will go in to detail later.. . They doing very well now, but of course are in the NICU and will be for about the next 6/8 weeks, only time can tell... Praying hard all is we can do now and hope all will be ok. Celia Jane is 3 lb. 8oz, James Henry is 4, lb 2oz. Celia has strawberry blonde hair and big blue eyes ( like me) and James has brown hair and blue eyes like dad. They both have a mighty grip and nice screaming cries and can not wait to see them tomorrow.
I am feeling a little lost as to what to expect. I feel like the doctors are talking at me and not to me. I don't know if I am just overwhelmed but I am just not understanding and my anxiety is through the roof. Can someone talk me through this a little.
Blessed with double the love. C and J born May 2013
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Re: XP/ Twins are here at 31 weeks
My twins were born at 32.4 weeks. I have one home and the other still in he NICU. I think at the beginning of the NICU stay I was so exhausted from labor and stress I couldn't comprehend what the doctors were telling me. I also had a hard time remember different numbers and things between the two babies. I didn't understand the medical terms. My suggestion would be to ask many questions until you understand what they're telling you. Also write things down.
The NICU is a hard place, but many miracles take place there. I have felt the best there cuddling with my babies. Hopefully you'll be able to do that soon!
Congratulations on the birth of your twins! I'm glad to hear that they're doing well. I know that this can be a scary and overwhelming experience. The ladies on this board are absolutely wonderful and have given me lots of good advice and support, especially when my micro-preemie was in the NICU.
My daughter is a micro-preemie and was born at 26w2d. She spent 83 days in the NICU. The NICU road is a hard road, and one thing to know is that there will be ups and downs. The important thing is to focus on the good and just get through the bad. Another way to think of it is that it is a marathon and not a sprint. We celebrated every little victory, no matter how small. We made it a point to do as much of her care as we could from the very beginning--changing diapers, wiping her eyes, checking her temperature, putting alcohol on her umbilical cord, etc.
There is a link to the Preemie Mom's Resource Blog at the upper right of the board header that contains a lot of helpful information. I'm not quite sure what you have a question on, so I would start there. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
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Congratulations on your twins! I love their names! I had a very similar experience - my twins were born at 31w1d due to PPROM. The NICU is hard, scary and completely overwhelming. I remember when they told me to expect them to be in the NICU until their due date, I had to count on my fingers what that meant. They ended up coming home at 35 weeks, which was shocking.
I barely remember anyone talking to me about anything in the first week. I was in shock and didn't really grasp what was going on. Do not be afraid to ask questions, especially of the nurses. If you are around when the docs do rounds on your two, don't be afraid to jump in then, too. Try not to consult Dr. Google - there's a LOT of NICU and preemie information out there and it can get overwhelming.
All you can expect is to take it day by day. When you are ready (it took me 48 hours to feel ready), ask about kangaroo care and other ways you can be part of their care. Ask about milestones that your two will be expected to meet in the NICU. You are part of the team behind your kiddos.
And - take care of yourself the best you can. You need support and help, too. Take it easy on yourself. Come here and ask questions - these moms are invaluable resources that have seen it all. Thinking of you and your LOs!
Congrats! I had my son at 31 weeks. He spent 31 days in the nicu but most of it was just for feeding and growing. He was just over four pounds and required a ventilator briefly and was on oxygen for a couple of days. He is 4 now and doing great.
As someone else said, take it one day at a time. It is a long road. Don't ever be afraid to ask questions, even the same ones over and over again.
Maybe bring a notebook to keep up with the info. And don't be afraid to ask tons of questions until you are totally comfortable. I only have one and I ask a lottttt of questions :]
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