Tomorrow we will have officially made it to full term (37 weeks) - a big accomplishment for twins! The doctors want to induce labor at this point for the twins' safety. They share a placenta (which is how we know they're identical), and after this point in a twin pregnancy, the placenta is usually no longer able to provide them with all of the nutrition they require. We trust the doctors' judgment, and Christine is more than happy to be through with pregnancy! This last week has been a tough one, with 2 trips to labor and delivery due to frequent contractions and an embarrassing tumble during an evening walk. The upside of our adventures is we're now very familiar with the delivery floor, and feel like we know what to expect.
The plan is to check in tomorrow (Sunday) at 9 am, and then start with several drugs to hasten things along. We could be seeing our girls tomorrow, or it might take a couple of days. Since they're both heads-down, we should hopefully be able to avoid a c-section (common with twins).
While we wait, here are a few pictures of our completed nursery, all ready for its new occupants!
The cribs, and some lovely name art created by Aunt Jessica
Nursing corner, including a wonderful Dr. Seuss watercolor
Changing station and elephant shrine
The cribs, and some lovely name art created by Aunt Jessica
Nursing corner, including a wonderful Dr. Seuss watercolor
Changing station and elephant shrine
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Thinking of all four of you :) Kat x
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