Monthly Archives: October 2007

The last couple of days have been blissfully uneventful.  Week 28 acted like March by coming in like a lion, and it hopefully goes out like a lamb.  The doctor who said Julie could detonate at any minute still says … Continue reading →

  Yesterday was blissfully uneventful, so I thought I’d share a couple of photos:   Here is Julie during one of the fetal heart monitoring sessions which now happen three times every day.  Four monitors in total: 1)Middle front with … Continue reading →

So there are some raging debates going on at our doctors’ office.  For the last week or so, our OB practice thought it would be a good idea to rotate all of their doctors (11 or 12) every day through … Continue reading →

So much happened on Friday, it’s tough to keep track.  Julie got the first two transfusions of her life yesterday, and they are helping.  Her iron levels are up nicely, although she will probably need more units come the labor … Continue reading →

While we are ecstatic about reaching our short term milestone of 28 weeks (yay!), its been very tough.  Julie’s pain is increasing to the point where it is difficult to manage via medications.  The doctors don’t want to give her … Continue reading →

Two things not directly related to the babies happened that were real downers.  First, it turns out that Julie’s dad carries an antibody that disqualifies him from donating blood where newborns are involved.  This was quite a surprise to us … Continue reading →

The excitement of the day began at 8:30 am or so when Julie started experiencing some more severe symptoms.  When this happens, it could be "the day", or it could be nothing.  So, Bill hopped in his car and started … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who inquired about donating, but we seem to be OK for now.  They gave Julie some IV iron to boost her levels, and her Dad is going through the process to get two units in the bank.  … Continue reading →

Yesterday Julie had another physical exam by the doctor, and they kind of go like this.  The doctor might say, "If the fluid around any of the babies is low or they look like they are in distress in any … Continue reading →

I’ll need to have a blood transfusion when I deliver and I’d much prefer to receive blood from a close friend than out of a bank given the risk, albeit small, of issues. My dad will donate today but they … Continue reading →