So far this week, I have had one non-stress test and an OB appointment. At my first non-stress test on Monday, everything was normal. In case you are not familiar with the procedure, they strap monitors to my belly and track the babies' heart rates, as well as mine, and uterine activity. They said I was having a few small contractions, but that is normal with twins. As long as they are not bothering me, or the babies, and do not happen too frequently, they are fine.
Baby B's heart rate was a little high at first, which concerned the nurses. They explained it as, you can only run for so long, then you get tired. However, her heart rate did slow down to where they expect it to be. They said she must have just been showing off. I guess she was the one kicking me so hard that it hurt! They were very happy with the amount of movement. They are moving like crazy now!
At my OB appointment yesterday, I saw a nurse midwife. She asked why they scheduled my appointment with her rather than an MD. I told her I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to be rude. She said to make sure they scheduled me with an MD from now on since I am getting so close to delivery time.
At my appointment next week, they should schedule my c-section as well as some steroid shots I will need. She explained that they will give me a steroid shot about 2 weeks before my surgury and another 24 hours later. These will help the babies' lungs develop, so they will be better prepared to breathe when delivered prematurely.
I have another non-stress test today. I have them 3 times a week now. Hopefully, I will be updating my blog more frequently now that I am not working. I will try to get some pictures up next time.
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