I thought I'd post a quick hi since I am up and about. I'm feeling good overall-- sore at the incision site, but the medication helps. For those who were wondering... the OC itching seems to be GONE (hallelujah!), and my blood sugars seem to have returned to normal, so I am no longer being considered diabetic (yippee!)
The boys are absolutely precious. I try to join them for each feeding. Evan is eating through a tube, as he can't quite figure out how to suck yet. Joel is getting better at sucking during each bottle feeding, so we are starting to practice b'feeding now. Both are looking great. Evan is still in his isolette, but should be coming out soon (he needs to be able to regulate his temp. a little more.)
Hopefully we can get some more pictures up soon. The computer access has been a bit of a pain here, so we can't post too often, but there are lots of pics available for posting, so there should be new ones up sometime this weekend.
Time to eat, then off to the boys' feeding.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Friday, September 7, 2007
Introducing Joel Kieran White and Evan Matisse White!
They were born Joel at 12:15pm 5lbs 9 ounces, then Evan at 12:16pm 4lbs 11ounces.
Pictures are in order of Sarah,Joel,Evan,Joel, and Joel again. More to follow once I am better!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Guess What...
Tomorrow is the big day! Dr. decided to move up the c-section to tomorrow (Sept. 6th) due to the placenta wearing out. At noon, we become parents!
The plan is to bring the computer to the hospital; hopefully Todd will be able to update this blog fairly quickly. I'm sure we aren't going to be able to make a million calls (I know cell phones are not allowed in L&D), so please don't be offended if you don't get a call from us; do make sure to keep checking the site for updates, though!
As of today's ultrasound, the guessed weights are as follows:
Joel: 5lb 12oz
Evan: 4lb 9oz
We'll see how close these are to the real weights tomorrow...
The plan is to bring the computer to the hospital; hopefully Todd will be able to update this blog fairly quickly. I'm sure we aren't going to be able to make a million calls (I know cell phones are not allowed in L&D), so please don't be offended if you don't get a call from us; do make sure to keep checking the site for updates, though!
As of today's ultrasound, the guessed weights are as follows:
Joel: 5lb 12oz
Evan: 4lb 9oz
We'll see how close these are to the real weights tomorrow...
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
The Boys (Early Peek)
I just found these images on my computer and thought it would be nice to share. These images were done at 21 weeks. Obviously the boys have grown a lot since then! It was pretty hard to get clear shots, because they were so tangled together. I kept getting complimented on all the fluid in the womb (you need good fluid for clear images.) Turns out, I had hydroamnios (too much fluid-- not a good thing!), which is why I grew so big so fast. (It went away on it's own during the 3rd trimester.)
Joel
Joel Stretching (into Evan)
Little Evan
Joel
Joel Stretching (into Evan)
Little Evan
For Strong Stomachs Only
You've asked, so here are some pictures. Bloated face, stretchmarks, and all... you've been warned!
(These were taken at 34weeks 5days)
(These were taken at 34weeks 5days)
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
I Just Have to Brag a Little
Not that anyone is going to care really, but I'm so happy and just need to get it out...
I just got my ambulance bill totally erased! (Well, my portion, not the part already paid by insurance.) When I was transported from one hospital to the other (when I initially was admitted), the ambulance company charged $3700 for the 19 mile transport! (Note: No services in the ambulance; basically, they are charging $195 per mile.)
We received a bill recently saying our portion due is $791. I was upset about this, so I called the ambulance company today and complained (politely).
Their solution? "Let's just drop your portion of the bill altogether." Yep! They completely dropped our portion of the charges! Even the lady on the phone was shocked when she heard the amount billed. (She did say they billed 50 miles, not 19, but luckily realized all you have to do is look up the mileage online and realize that it was incorrect. And apparently they tried to add some services that the hospital had provided as their own. Scumbags!)
So, the moral of the story... check your bills, and think of the amount given as an initial offer!
I just got my ambulance bill totally erased! (Well, my portion, not the part already paid by insurance.) When I was transported from one hospital to the other (when I initially was admitted), the ambulance company charged $3700 for the 19 mile transport! (Note: No services in the ambulance; basically, they are charging $195 per mile.)
We received a bill recently saying our portion due is $791. I was upset about this, so I called the ambulance company today and complained (politely).
Their solution? "Let's just drop your portion of the bill altogether." Yep! They completely dropped our portion of the charges! Even the lady on the phone was shocked when she heard the amount billed. (She did say they billed 50 miles, not 19, but luckily realized all you have to do is look up the mileage online and realize that it was incorrect. And apparently they tried to add some services that the hospital had provided as their own. Scumbags!)
So, the moral of the story... check your bills, and think of the amount given as an initial offer!
34 week update
Nothing exciting to share at this point. Had a checkup yesterday... things are status quo... absolutely no changes according to the doctor.
I, however, am truly going out of my mind with all this itching. I keep trying to tell myself "just two more weeks", but seriously, this ICP is driving me nuts. I have read that Benefiber might help, so we got some of that last night. If it makes even the slightest difference, I'm happy.
We got the carseats properly installed a couple days ago (at our police dept.) After seeing both installed, it is apparent that keeping our car as the main vehicle is not really an option. There is room for two babies, but that's about it! There is barely enough room between the seats to put a diaper bag. I've been searching on carmax for a new (used) vehicle, but with the loss of my income, really don't want to take on another car payment at this time. So I'm thinking we'll wait a few more weeks until we have no choice in the matter.
With two weeks left, we have plenty to wrap up. I have a list a page and a half long of things I'd like to see done before the boys arrive; if we get through a tenth of it, it'll be a miracle! We'll survive, of course, even if things aren't finished, but I figure if we don't have the time now, there is no chance of having it once the boys are here.
Hopefully we'll take some pictures today so that I can show off my enormous belly at 34 weeks! Next appointment is on Friday-- I believe we are getting the final ultrasound that day!
I, however, am truly going out of my mind with all this itching. I keep trying to tell myself "just two more weeks", but seriously, this ICP is driving me nuts. I have read that Benefiber might help, so we got some of that last night. If it makes even the slightest difference, I'm happy.
We got the carseats properly installed a couple days ago (at our police dept.) After seeing both installed, it is apparent that keeping our car as the main vehicle is not really an option. There is room for two babies, but that's about it! There is barely enough room between the seats to put a diaper bag. I've been searching on carmax for a new (used) vehicle, but with the loss of my income, really don't want to take on another car payment at this time. So I'm thinking we'll wait a few more weeks until we have no choice in the matter.
With two weeks left, we have plenty to wrap up. I have a list a page and a half long of things I'd like to see done before the boys arrive; if we get through a tenth of it, it'll be a miracle! We'll survive, of course, even if things aren't finished, but I figure if we don't have the time now, there is no chance of having it once the boys are here.
Hopefully we'll take some pictures today so that I can show off my enormous belly at 34 weeks! Next appointment is on Friday-- I believe we are getting the final ultrasound that day!
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