After a good day in the hospital on Wednesday, the evening did not go so hot. Hava lost another IV site, which was her second one since being here, so they had to put a new one in. Something didn’t work correctly when it went in and, according to Hava, the vein exploded (I said the vein “blew” not exploded. But that does make it sound so much more dramatic! Ok back to Tadd’s narration) I don’t know what exactly that means, but I do know that it is not a good thing. The second attempt fortunately ended up working. She was in some pain for a little bit and then slept a bit restlessly for the rest of the night. I guess that explains why were both in bed at 8:30 tonight – Hava sleeping and me playing on the internet for a bit. The rest of today (Thursday) has nothing to report, except that Dee brought some great homemade gumbo by the hospital for all of us and brought the boys by too. They were being so nice and peaceful to Hava. I’m not sure if it’s because they miss her or if their parents warned them about getting too crazy in the hospital. Or maybe it was a little of both??? A few weeks ago, Hava and I talked about taking them all bowling this weekend. It was going to be the first time that we were going to be able to really hang out with the boys in quite a while, and we both really miss them. It’s amazing how attached we are to those three boys – they are like the little brothers that I never had. So, instead of it being Hava, the boys, and myself, it may end up being the boys, myself, and maybe somebody else if it works out.
The doctor is planning on giving Hava steroid shots tomorrow to help the babies’ lungs develop faster. I think there will be two shots that are 12 hours apart. According to the doctor, Hava will have pretty high blood sugar for 24-48 hours after getting the shots. I’m just hoping that there are no roid rage incidents to report on this weekend.
Friday around 7:30 will be around the one week mark since this ordeal got really scary. I’m so excited that we are still here. The emotional ride this week has been daunting. The initial shock of this happening after having not one single issue in this pregnancy just floored me. At 11:30 a.m. on Friday of last week, everything was PERFECT. I was working a lot, but it’s that time of year. Then, by 8:30 p.m. on Friday, it felt like our world was collapsing around us. Now, it’s expanding bit by bit as time goes on with the hope that Derby and Loen will make it out safely to be with us.
6 responses so far ↓
1 Andrea & Family // Oct 18, 2007 at 9:46 pm
Hey there girly, it’s Andrea, long time no see, maybe about 15yrs. huh? I just wanted to let you know your mom has kept us posted and you are in my thoughts and prayers every day! Lots of love, Andrea
2 John & Tona // Oct 19, 2007 at 6:29 am
We’re glad to hear that things have settled down (besides the “exploding” veins). We just wanted you to know that you are still in our thoughts & prayers.
3 Hatchet // Oct 19, 2007 at 7:44 am
I’m so very glad to hear that things continue to improve (except for the exploding veins: OW!).
From what I’ve noticed and upon discussing with friends of mine, you never feel the Braxton-Hicks contractions during the first pregnancy. Those were my warning indicators during the twin pregnancy and they were what I listened to when I needed to slow down. The slowing down messages came fast and furious, too.
I feel bad for you that instead of getting a “slow down” message, you got the “Full stop!” message instead. Fortunately, you are handling it with grace and style.
Hang in there!
4 Tracie and John // Oct 19, 2007 at 9:12 am
Happy to hear things are moving along at a steady pace. Will be keeping you two and the tadpoles in our prayers today as the steroids begin.
Love, T & J
5 Anne // Oct 19, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Perhaps Hav should have warned them of her years on the European Women’s Bodybuilding Circuit. No veins to be found. Just be sure to duck if she takes a swing at you.
I love you guys so much — hang in there. Each day is its own miracle.
6 Lori from Hawaii // Oct 19, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Wishng you much love and aloha from Hawaii! Praying for all of you each day from the island. I delivered my daughter prematurely and also had to get the steroid shots. Keep the faith and in your hearts see the miracle each day brings.
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