Sorry I just dropped off the face of the earth here for awhile! I have only been able to manage occasional FB check ins. haha
Everything is going great now!
I feel great since the c section and the recovery wasnt that bad at all! The first few days were rough but I am feeling great now. What did suck was my reaction from all the meds. I scratched my face and skin raw, and then threw up repeatedly from the anti-itch meds, and then felt like I was on heroin from the anti-nausea meds! It was really awful for that first 24 hours.
At the hospital it was really hard because the nurses didn't help me AT ALL like I was told they would, and they didn't take them to the nursery ONCE for even like a 20 minute break because they didn't have anyone in there at that time. I MADE one of the nurses take them to the nurses station so I could take a 30 min nap after I was in tears by day 3 of literally NO sleep.
My milk wasn't coming in and they were starving and I could tell it was the same problem that I had with Elias- very low supply due to my stupid boob job I got 4.5 years ago. I told them I needed to supplement and were worried about their weights, and they gave me the HARDEST time about it. They were screaming and starving and I had them latched on for 1.5 hours straight and they were so upset, I knew they needed some more milk. They FINALLY listened to me and helped me after telling me how formula and pacifiers are basically the anti-christ. Then, the next day weighed them to discover that they were loosing too much weight, were jaundice, and then told me I needed to make sure and offer X amount of formula after I nurse. DUH! They had also given me a hard time about asking for a breast pump to jump start my milk production when it was only day 2.
After I got released on day 4 they sent my pain meds to a pharmacy close by that was 24 hours since it was 8pm and there aren't any by my house. The pharmacy screwed up my order and the person was a complete idiot, so I left without anything. I went back to the birth center in tears from the pain and asked if they could just send me home with something since the pharmacist was stupid and I'd have to wait til morning when Target opened to get my prescription there. They said they couldn't give me anything since I was already discharged. So I went all night, until 2pm the next day without any fucking pain meds!
Then the next day went back to the Pedi for weight checks on Rose and Jane and she was worried they were too jaundice and said we all might be re-admitted to get the photo therapy and I would be staying in the postpartum section of the hospital again. We did a blood test on both the babies and they weren't high enough to need the light therapy so we went home and had them checked the next day and they were doing better, so we didn't have to be re-admitted! We have an appt on friday and are hoping they have exceeded their birth weight by then.
Elias is doing so well with the transition and loves to pet and kiss his little sisters. He understood the 'gentle' touch very quickly. He still needs to be monitored closely for safety though lol.
Bob and Elias are sleeping in his room on a mattress on the floor, and I sleep in our room with the babies. They are currently on the same schedule which is awesome. They wake up, I nurse them both and then top them off with a bottle, burp them, change their diapers, and get them back to sleep. Then I sleep. Its really not that bad! Or hasn't been. (knock on wood) It's a lot easier knowing what I know already since having a newborn and having everything fresh in my mind. Having twins first without the previous experience would be way harder, IMO.
We are now in the process of selling my Honda accord for a Van. But, we need to be able to leave the house, so its necessary!
Okay that's my huge update! Hope all is going well for everyone and all you pregnants! Anyone find out they have twins on the way yet?? lol!
Woman, what is an update without pictures? UH HELLO, we need to see those sweet babies like NOW!
I'm sorry that the nurses were kind of sucky at the hospital. Did Bob stay at home with E at night? That is my plan but I am scared that post c-section and being at a new hospital that they will suck about me sending #2 to the nursery. Of course I won't have twins though so you my dear are super woman in my book! I am glad your recovery is now going well and that the girls did not end up back in the hospital due to jaundice.
Piiiiiictures....PLLLLLLEASSEEE! We need one with E and his little sisters
Post by robinsparkles430 on Sept 2, 2013 5:51:01 GMT -5
Wow I'm sorry you had such a bad experience at the hospital. I'm glad you are home and able to get into your own routine! I drive a Camry and I had to borrow my parent's Honda Odessy last weekend. I was dreading it because I was not a fan of big cars. I LOVED the van and told H I want to trade our car in for one now.
Wow, you are such a trooper. I want to punch those nurses for not trusting your mama instinct. Glad E is handling the transition well and you've found your groove. Now give us pictures!!
Emerson Kate, born 38w5d on 4/6/12 at 6:02 p.m., 5 lbs 13 oz and 18 3/4 inches. Lucas Matthew, born 39w5d on 4/11/14 at 8:20 a.m., 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches.
I was just thinking of you this morning! I'm so glad to see you're doing great and the babies too. You hospital experience sounds horrible; thank goodness you didn't have to be readmitted.
I'm sorry they were not helpful and understanding at the hospital!! It is so sad when they make an already stressful situation more stressful for no reason!
Post by skiesthelimit on Sept 2, 2013 8:03:13 GMT -5
Wow! I'Mm exhausted just reading this! I'm sorry the hospital staff were jerks and the pharmacy screwed up. Poor you! I'm glad things are working out now and thanks for checking in. The girls are beautiful!
Welcome back! I'm sorry you had such a lousy experience. Don't let low supply get you down. You're doing great by nursing them both at all. Were you able to try fenugreek, Mother's Milk tea, domperidone, etc. last time?
Wow, sounds like you are doing really great!! So wonderful to hear. I'm sorry that the nurses treated you badly in the hospital. That is awful and the last thing you needed. Can't wait to see more pictures!
I want to junk punch the hospital staff for you! I'm glad you are getting a routine down - that's pretty amazing! Make sure you visit us as much as possible... we miss you when you aren't around!
That sounds like a terrible hospital experience! Iam glad you escaped and were "allowed" to feed your babies. And that is awesome they are on the same schedule and that Elias is doing so well with them!
Sorry you had a less than ideal experience at the hospital, but it sounds like you are doing great now! We all had no doubt that you were going to be a trooper super mama! Would love to see some pics!
Wow, you're doing amazingly! That's awesome! That sucks though that the hospital wasn't the best experience, but you knew what you needed to do. I hope everything continues to go well
I'm sorry you had such a terrible time at the hospital. Those nurses should like real witches. I'm glad to hear your family and you are doing better now though! I can wait to see more pictures of Rose and Jane!