Thursday, August 12, 2010

Twas the night before christmas.. UPDATE

Hi, its me again. Turns out my platelet count is down to 65K. BOOOO. So I have another draw tomorrow and if they can get it to 75K by running what's called a hand test (counting by hand?) I can have an epidural. If not, I'll be out for the count. Bummer. However, I still get to have my kids tomorrow whatever happens.

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I am officially prepped for C- Section action tomorrow.

BP= 120/78
temp - normal
NST = 140 range for both bambino's
Weight - out of control but who cares

C Section time - 12pm. We got moved back from 2pm which works for me. Dr K said if we get there at 9am, do another platelet test (she's worried it may have dropped below the 80K range) and then they will prep me and have me in there asap. I may get to meet my monkeys early. I get to meet them. I am so frikkin excited. DH is a wreck. Very quite and moody!! I, on the other hand, feel like it's the best Christmas ever! I'm not even nervous about the operating room.

The sinusitis is under control with the pills the doc gave me. Still feel kinda crap but with all the excitement its just natures way of keeping me from over doing it today. And, by the time I leave the hospital I shall be fine - where better to recoup from sinus problems!!

Wish me luck and I shall see you on the other side. Thank you everyone for reading, supporting and helping me along this very long, hard and wonderful journey.

19 comments:

  1. So, so, so exciting. Good luck EB!! If you have some time, I do hope to hear about (even see!?!?) a pic of your little monkeys! I know what it feels like to take home two bundles of joy; please remember that others are able to help you, so take full advantage of it! Two at a time is very overwhelming :) GOOD LUCK and BEST WISHES!!

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  2. Happy Birth Day Eve! I'm sure you won't sleep a wink tonight...the most exciting day is less than 24 hours away! Good luck, EB. I will be thinking of you every minute. It is going to be magnificent! I'm so happy that this day is finally here. It's been a long and sometimes painful road, my friend. Your ship is about to come in! Wishing you a beautiful birth. Love, me.

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  3. Congratulations and good luck! So excited for you!

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  4. So thrilled for you. Wishing you all the best tomorrow. Can't wait to hear all the details and hopefully get a glimpse at your gorgeous babies.

    Kathy

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  5. Omg... I am so excited for you! I know exactly what you mean about feeling like a kid on Christmas. I felt the same way. Dh was mess until he saw our son. After that... he was great. Good luck. I'll keep you all in my prayers. Oh... Have hubby take you out to one last dinner before the big day.

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  6. I am so excited for you!!! Post when you can!!

    Megan

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  7. Thrilling, thrilling, thrilling. Willing your platelets to do the right thing and move in the upward direction so that you can be somewhat alert and present in the OR, but if that is not to be, as I say to my son, "Safety First" and you will meet your babies regardless.

    It has come to this...the night before the rest of your life!

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  8. Best of luck! I've been reading your blog for months but have not commented. Tonight I wanted to say how happy I am for you. I'll be thinking about you and anxiously awaiting news.

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  9. so very excited for you! it's been a long journey and i wish you the happiest day of your life tomorrow! love, kara's mom.

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  10. delurking to wish you tons of luck...its a wild ride but worth every moment, I look forward to the update. I'm bursting with happiness and excitment for you!

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  11. Very exciting!!!! Thank you for always being an inspiration!

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  12. Have a wonderful Christmas tomorrow opening your gifts! :)

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  13. Ooohh! This is so exciting! Happy Delivery Day and post an update as soon as you can!

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  14. I came back to double check the time of your C-section so I would make sure to be thinking of you precisely as your babies are being born, and I saw your update. Bummer about the decreased platelets. I hope they meet the 75k threshhold, but even if they don't you will be getting your hands on your children tomorrow!...which is the most important thing. A dream - coming to fruition! Twelve hours and counting!

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  15. You give us all hope! Best wishes.

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  16. Thinking of you today EB, and remembering the first time I ran across you on the ivfconnections boards. You made it, dear person, through it all. I have nothing but happiness and hope for you today. Enjoy those tiny babies, and the blur that is new-motherhood. They are tiny for such a short period of time. With love,
    Elizabeth

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  17. Thinking of you all day long.
    Hope everything went perfectly and you are free of pain and reveling in your little ones right this very moment.

    Sending love,
    Kate

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  18. Lordy! I hope you or your husband or someone updates soon!

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