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#1 User is offline   Kimani 

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Posted 04 November 2008 - 07:46 AM

Well here I am at the hospital, got here around 11pm and contracting every 5-7 minutes. I'm on an IV now just playing the waiting game. I'm dialated to almost 5cm and around 70% effaced and "stretchy" (whatever that means). Not sure what the plan is but with these contractions so close together I wouldn't be all that surprised if they decide to come today.
Yay for early voting!!
Funny thing though, I wasn't able to sleep but 2 hours the night before last, stopped the terbutaline at 7:30 am and then I started my nesting phase with washing new baby clothes, boiling binkies and bottles, and packing my hospital bag (can you believe I didn't do this before?!) then I was just tired and wish I took that time to get a few hours of sleep, oh well.


I'll try to keep you updated.

This post has been edited by TwinLove: 04 November 2008 - 11:44 PM

1st son Noah: 5 years 7/15/03
11 days late, self induced with Castor Oil, no pain meds!

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Posted 04 November 2008 - 08:36 AM

WOW! Definitely sounds like some election day babies!!! I'll be thinking of you guys today. Update us when you can! smile.gif

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Posted 04 November 2008 - 08:41 AM

Yeah! Can't wait to hear all about it! Good luck!
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 09:22 AM

yay! I will be praying for a safe and quick delivery!
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 09:29 AM

GOOD LUCK and I'll be thinking of you!!!!!!! biggrin.gif
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 09:37 AM

Yay! I can't wait to hear!
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 03:12 PM

So today will be the day. I'm at 7cm now and on pitocin and an epidural and my dr broke. Just waiting now and hoping I progress fast enough that I don't need a c-section. Plus I'm starving!!! Last time I ate was 6:30 pm yesterday.
1st son Noah: 5 years 7/15/03
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 03:22 PM

That is just incredible, wonderful news....stay positive Mama, you are doing a great great job adnd those bundles will be with you before you know it! a_smil09.gif banana.gif love0028.gif

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Posted 04 November 2008 - 03:24 PM

Woohoo your babies may just be here by the time the polls close! Work hard little ones! Keep us updated!


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Posted 04 November 2008 - 03:45 PM

How exciting!! I hope everything goes well. You'll be in my thoughts.
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 04:02 PM


How exciting!! I hope everything goes well for you and the babies. I would be starving too!!!!



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Post icon  Posted 04 November 2008 - 05:16 PM

oooo... how EXCITING!!!!
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 06:57 PM

I'm so excited for you! I hope the rest of your labor goes smoothly for you! You're almost done!!!!
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 10:21 PM

WHAT IS THE NEWS????I've been checking every hour!!!
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 11:37 PM

Here is my update:

Everything went smoothly and nicely, and to be honest it was a little boring for a while there thanks to the epidural, haha.

Joel Ross was born at 4:18 pm at 5 lbs 15.2oz with dark wavy hair
Rigel Joseph was born at 4:31 at 5lbs 7.4 oz with blonde hair

Obviously fraternal so I can tell them apart already!!

They were having a little trouble breathing so they are spending the night in the nursery (there isn't a NICU here) and I can't breastfeed until tomorrow which I'm a little bummed about but things are looking very good for them to come out and stay with me tomorrow.

Thank you everyone for the good wishes!!

Pics will be up soon.


See you all in the first year!!!
Phew...we made it.
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 11:43 PM

Kimani!! Congratulations! Welcome to the world Joel and Rigel! wub.gif clapping.gif I can't wait to see pictures!! I hope that they can come stay with you tomorrow. hug99.gif hug99.gif
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 11:44 PM

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Posted 04 November 2008 - 11:47 PM

QUOTE(Kimani @ Nov 4 2008, 11:37 PM) View Post
I can't breastfeed until tomorrow which I'm a little bummed about but things are looking very good for them to come out and stay with me tomorrow.


Congratulations!! Just wanted to let you know I was in a similar situation...I couldn't BF them the first day, but once I got home, things worked out fine. I hope you have supportive nurses/LCs, but if not, ask here. Personally, I was really upset with the ones at my hospital (pushing formula before I got to try nursing so the babies came to me full, etc)...so if you have any trouble getting started, know there's lots of people here to offer advice and support! GL and congrats again! How cool...election day babies! yahoo.gif
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 11:47 PM

Congratulations Kimani!! Can't wait to see the pics! Glad everyone is doing well! Welcome to the 1st year!!
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Posted 04 November 2008 - 11:55 PM

Awesome news on an awesome historic day!! Those are some great weights!! Can't wait to see some pics!
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