We’ve
reached our first major goal for the boys, but by no means do we want
to stop here! It is such a relief to know that there is some kind of
viability of them surviving outside the womb however slim and dangerous
that may be! Their survival rate goes from 25% in week 24 to 95% in week
28 so I'm still holding tight for the latter!
I
was admitted back into hospital yesterday so they can keep a close eye
on me, bearing in mind the above. It’s sad to have left home again, but I
do feel safe here. I have also been lucky enough to get a single room
this time, so no more sleepless nights, YEY! The staff on this ward are
lovely!! thanks to all of you for making me feel at home and looking
after me so well. And thanks to my wonderful friend Nic for helping me
move in, house plants and all :) It’s feeling a little more normal now.
I
started my steroid injections yesterday and had another one this
morning. They last for two weeks, so at least I wont be jabbed with any
more needles for a while. They have also stopped the Clexane stomach
injection as you would need 24 hours after the injection to be able to
perform a c-section, so they don’t want to risk it in case I go into
labour. My cervix was measured today and although it’s shortened a bit
they assure me that it is still looking ok, which hopefully means the
chances of going into labour now are not to high. I’m anxiously looking
forward to ultrasound scan tomorrow to check babies are happy and
growing, my belly certainly looks as though they are!
General
niggles and pain remain the same; I have lots of pain in my back,
pelvis, legs, and tummy (stretching pain) as well as the old heart burn
and shortness of breath. Oh what fun :) I’ve been offered stronger pain
killers as the Paracetamol isn’t working, but my theory is to try and
hold off on those until I can’t take it anymore!
Mart’s
on his way up to see me now, WOO HOO! I cant wait to see a human from
the outside world. I was lucky enough to have a visit from my dear
friend and my gorgeous son this morning which was amazing! Thanks Lau
for bring him to visit xxx
Emma you are such an inspiration. Congrats on your V day!! Hang on tightly you boys :) xxx
ReplyDeleteFantastic news! I am following your blog with interest and am rooting for you and your boys. I have GGB triplets born at 29+5 weeks so can appreciate some of what you are going through. Rest well, follow doctors orders and keep those babies cooking! You are doing amazingly well xxx
ReplyDeleteHave been reading through your blog after being linked. You and your bump are amazing. I'm from Bath so not so far from home, will be looking for updates all the time now hehe.
ReplyDeleteHi M - Thank you so much! I've got my legs crossed :) x
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne - lovely to hear from a fellow multiple mummy :) Thank you! I'm finally learning to take orders and relax LOL x
Hi F - Thanks for taking the time to read it! hope to see you back again soon. x