Day 15 of my captivity

Today's NST took an hour and a half since the babies decided to take naps during it. I had to stay on the monitor longer because they want to see the babies' heartbeats go up and down due to activity. Well, our kiddos decided it was nap time so I spent a LOOOONG time on the monitors, which is very uncomfortable for me as I'm laying on my back the entire time. I was so relieved to get that over and done with this morning. The results ended up being wonderful and the babies are doing great.

Dr. V. came in this morning to see me and she went over what to expect with the c-section and the risks involved. Since my uterus is stretched out much more than a single pregnancy, they might have some issues getting my uterus to contract back. If this happens, they will administer some strong medication to help with the process. This can be uncomfortable but it is very important. Also, I am at higher risk for heart issues so they will have to monitor me closely to make sure I don't get any fluid around the heart. I'm only higher risk because of the triplets. Blood transfusions are also possible (unlikely though) in the event I lose too much blood. Worst case scenario if I lose too much blood and they can't get the uterus to respond to the meds, they will have to take my uterus. Again, all unlikely but she's required to go over the risks with me. I trust everything will go well. She's an excellent doctor and I'm in good hands.

Dr. J. (Perinatologist) stopped by to see me this morning too. His visit was really quick. He just stopped by to check for swelling, etc. (signs of pre-eclampsia) and also to let me know that the NST was successful today and that the babies looked great. I did have some contractions during the test but not enough to push me into labor. So, Thursday is still the delivery date unless we get a surprise tonight or tomorrow. Dr. J. will stop by again tomorrow morning.

The Neonatologist who will be present during our delivery on Thursday stopped by to see me this afternoon with Dr. V. They wanted to make sure I had a realistic picture of what the babies will need when they are born. While it's possible they will all be healthy and able to go to the regular nursery, it is unlikely. She told me to plan for all three to get admitted to the NICU. She said it is likely they will stay 2-4 weeks after their birth to make sure they can eat on their own, breathe on their own, and also hold their own body temperature. If this happens, I will have to stay in the Ronald McDonald house here in town since driving back and forth from home will not be allowed. We're still praying for a miracle and trusting our babies will be healthier than expected. We want take home babies!!!

I had some visitors today and received two cards in the hospital mail (Thank you Nancy!!). Marie and her kids came to visit in the afternoon and we spent some time talking, etc. It was nice to see her. She restocked my gummy worms too!! :) Later in the evening Krisztina and Brittany came over to visit and brought me some lobster bisque soup... it was soooo good!!

Only one more day to get through before the babies are here!!!