Jul 21, 2010
Piper Twins at 34 Weeks
I thought I’d fill you all in on what’s been movin’ and shakin’ with these babies!
I had another ultrasound on Monday morning and have some good things to share:
- Both babies were head-down! That means I should be able to have a normal delivery. That would be incredible, so please pray that they both stay head down. They said there’s still a chance that they could flip, but it’s kind of unlikely.
- Baby A was estimated at 5 pounds, 9 ounces and Baby B was estimated at 6 pounds, 5 ounces. They said that the ultrasound measurements can be off by a pound or more, so I have to hold that pretty loosely. But even if they’re off by a whole pound, the babies are growing well! This also means that I potentially already have over 11 pounds of baby right now.
- Both babies are moving well and their heart rates are very good.
I wish I had a couple pictures for this post, but the babies are growing so big that getting decent pictures of their faces is more and more difficult! It’s just a jumble of baby parts in there.
Update on Mom:
- My blood pressure is good.
- I’m not too terribly swollen.
- It’s excruciating to roll over at night and get up to go to the bathroom. It’s like my muscles just give up. At the worst times I have to wake Abraham to escort me to make sure I don’t fall.
- I’ve been having some help with the boys 2 mornings a week at home from a mother’s helper. She’s an 11-year-old friend of the family and she’s doing AMAZING! And one other morning a week, my friend from church takes the boys to her house for the morning. Having 3 of 5 days covered is helping a ton.
- I’m really sick of cheese sticks and granola bars.
- We’re still planning an induction for August 2, when I’ll be 36.5 weeks along. Due to the unexplained, full-term death in my history, my doctor feels this is the best course of action (and I trust her very much). When weighing near-term prematurity against full-term death, I feel very happy with our decision to go ahead and have them a little early. I know some of you won’t agree, but that’s where I feel at peace for the health and safety of my two babies.
- It’s possible that my body could decide it’s time before 36.5 weeks. They say that 50% of twins come by 35 weeks. I’m praying that everyone stays healthy and happy inside until August 2, though.
- Moving around is exhausting. We have very little on our calendar right now. I suppose that’s just preparing us for how little we’ll be able to do once they come!
- I think we’ve settled on both of their names! We’ve had the girl name for quite some time, but boy names were killing us! It feels good to have that mostly settled. A little suspense for ya!
Thanks for all of your prayers and encouragement! We are so thankful for the support!
I love the updates! Just wish we had a pic of you. :) Praying for babies to stay put for now and stay head down. Grow, babies, grow! :)
Hi Molly, Thanks for sharing your life moments with us. I’ve been rejoicing along with you all the way from northern California. =) I’m excited! And very curious about the names– I love names! (And your children’s names are so lovely).
Yay for all the good news!! I’ll be praying for you Molly, for the twins and for the delivery. I can’t wait to see pictures and find our their names. You guys are so clever with your children’s names. Bless you!
i’m so thankful they are head down! praying they stay that way.
I’m so glad they are head down too!
My sister-in-law (not Emily) has twins (boy and girl) and they weighed about the same as your twins when they were born. They had no problems either! They were just happy, healthy, little babies!
I am praying for that they stay put until August 2!!!
just wanted to say that I’m totally enjoying all your posts. I’m sure we won’t be hearing much after the babies are born for awhile!
I’ve been following your blog for quite some time now, as someone recommended it to me after I miscarried in Dec of ’09. What an encouragement you are to me, though you don’t even know me or I you. I think that is what the body of Christ does – brings us together in very special ways, even at a distance. Thank you for allowing me to be encouraged by you! I’m so excited for the additions to your family! Blessings,
Michelle Pace
Spokane, WA
Woo-hoo! You are so close! And I am so excited to hear your names. You’ve always got such good ones.
Wonderful! Sounds like things are well in hand. Hang in there, Molly!
YAY! I’m so excited for you! Will keep praying!
I had a good friend in San Diego who delivered twins without a c-section, and hers were both in the 6- 7-pound range. It IS possible. I wish you luck and God’s timing.
I am soooooo excited!!! And I can’t wait to hear their names!!! Praying for you, friend!!
I’ll be praying that your precious babies DECIDE to come on August 2 ;-) the date you chose, but without the added pain of induction!
I cannot imagine the decision making process you and Abraham went through in deciding induction. There will certainly be nay-sayers, I’m sure, but I pray that all goes well, and that you soon have two more healthy, bubbling (screaming, sleepless) precious children to care for!!
God bless
Following your updates and praying for you. Looking forward to seeing pictures outside the womb.
Here’s hoping that everything works out according to plan! I gave birth to my second son a few weeks ago via a planned cesarean and I was so glad that he stayed put until his scheduled delivery date, which was only a few days before my due date. My oldest son was eight days early, so I was concerned that my second son might decide to come a few days ahead of schedule, too, but fortunately everything worked out. I hope it will for you, too. And I can’t wait to hear about your names! We had the hardest time finding a boy’s name we could agree on, but the girl’s name just came naturally and we liked it so much that we’re keeping it for next time, just in case.
HiMolly! So glad to hear all the good news. Praying for you and the twins. I know G-d has everything planned perfectly for you.
praying for you and the babies
Molly- It will be exciting to see these two out! No need to justify your decision to anyone. You are the ones who went through what you went through and you and Abraham are making the decision based on what you think is best for these little ones. May God grant you peace these last few weeks, a safe and normal delivery and even some sleep! Blessings, Kellie
Oh, man, I am EXCITED to meet these babies, and find out what wonderful names you’ve chosen! It is such a blessing that you are doing so well, and they are growing AND head-down! Praise God!!
Molly, dear, I’m praying for you and with you as you near your due date. (My husband’s birthday is the day after your twins will make their appearance, so that’s a good reminder for me to keep praying for you all!)
I thoroughly agree with Kellie–you and Abraham have been praying this through together, and you have a wise doctor you trust. So be at peace, dear one–may you be gently led as you anticipate the blessings God is going to lavish on your family. With love in Him, Janie-sue
Thanks for the update, Molly! Can’t wait to see pictures of the babies in a few weeks and hear their names!
Wishing you all the best and praying for mom and babies! Can’t wait to read that they are safely here, see pics, and hear the names you’ve picked. :)
I can only imagine how hard it is to move, let alone get out of bed. I am not carrying twins and am only 23 weeks and have a hard time getting out of couches. So happy to hear that they are both head down, pray they stay that way. So nice of your friends to be helping you out with the boys.
Hi Molly, I am following your updates and praying for you. Looking forward to seeing pictures outside the womb.
My neice last her baby daughter the same you lost Felicity. She has 2 young sons and the whole family were so excited about the upcomming birth. Your blog has really helped me put myself in her shoes and understand just a little bit of the pain she and her family are going through. Only someone who has lost a child can really understand.
Molly, have loved following your last few weeks of pregnancy and think August 2nd is a most WONDERFUL day to have a birthday!! It is mine! Our family is having some financial difficulties and so celebration will be simple and sweet…but rejoicing with a sister in the Lord on the birth of her twins sounds like a fabulous way to rejoice!!!!
Good news that everythig is progressing well and that the little ones are prepped for arrival! I look forward to your updates, especially the one for August 2nd.
Hi Molly,
This is the first time that I have read your blog…congrats on your healthy pregnancy. I am the mother of identical twin boys! I had them at 36 weeks, 6.12 & 7.5, no c-section!! We were home in 48 hrs! They are 2 1/2 now and sooo much fun!! I wish you luck and lots of rest!!
I’m not sure if anyone has suggested the bottle bundle to you, but they were so much help! http://www.3littlewonders.com/
hi dear molly!
thanks for the update! i’m praying for you and abraham in these next few weeks. i’ll email you when i get home :)
love,
bethany
I couldn’t remember if the babies were coming this week, so I see next Monday is the date. Bless you and babies this week!
Waiting, with anticipation, for the news of these precious little ones!! Praying for you all!!
Congratulations and thank You, Father, for Your goodness! Praying for the little ones to stay head down and to continue to grow strong and healthy.
I found your blog through Abby’s blog and wanted to wish you luck with your twins. I have 7 month old b/g twins. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys for a safe and healthy delivery, can’t wait to follow your journey!
Dear Molly,
We suffered a miscarriage a month ago. I want you to know I have followed your blog for quite a while, so it was natural for me to go to it and gain comfort. I am praying that all goes well for you and that you have two happy healthy babies. :) “Blessed be the God and Father of our LORD Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2Cor 1:3-4
So glad you are at peace with your decision! One of my twins flipped at 35 weeks (OUCH!) and I ended up doing a c-section at 37 weeks (2 weeks of major horrible PUPPPS and steroids). The doctor was comfortable with this (and I trusted her very much) particularly since, via ultrasound, the kids were measuring between 5 and 6 lbs. When they were born, they were 5lb14oz and 7lb2oz so I sure am glad we did it when we did! Prayers are with you in the coming weeks.
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