It's been a while

and I feel like my pregnancy is finally done! At 13 weeks postpartum I have answers odd ones. It appears I did not have retained placenta. No, that would be way to easy! I had "Subinvolution of the placental implantation site" ummmm ok. Trust me, trying to figure it out took a bit. I am just happy to feel "normal" again.

I am finally healthy and my baby girl is sick! My poor little peanut has an ear infection and a cold that she picked up. After a long screaming weekend I think we are just starting to improve...a tiny bit.

Danyal is now starting to nap! I cannot believe this change! He has slept 3 hours every afternoon which has been great. Even better he loves the cheap $5 swing I picked up at a MOM's garage sale. Sara has a little bit to go before she is big enough for the swing.

Problem solved...maybe

It was a rough weekend. I spent most of my time at my clinic or in the ER (both Saturday and Sunday). They couldn't find a way to stop the hemorrhaging so I ended up with a D&C (I hate this term). The Dr.'s think this will solve the problem as I had "retained products of conception" umm EWWWW. I am pretty lucky as most women end up losing their uterus or in a dire emergency. Luckily, we had been working on it together so long that when it got really bad I went right to the ER. So now 11 weeks later here is to hoping to returning to normal.

I figured I would add a few pictures of the adorable kids that made a 2nd surgery bearable, as they were at home waiting for me.

Postpartum wackiness

One would think once the kids arrive things would get back to normal. No bedrest, become active, etc. It appears once again I get to be a medical mystery for someone to solve.

My Dr. told me today she is now looking for Zebra's instead of Horses. She has looked for all normal causes for my "issues" and can find none, now we look at the weird options. What are my issues you may wonder. I am now 11 weeks postpartum and still hemorrhaging to the point of almost being hospitalized today. Luckily, I passed my blood test and was able to leave. They have had me take birth control pills 2 x a day, no luck. Now we are on Premarin for 14 days. I have had ultrasounds, CT's, exams, nothing turns up. My next options to see if it stops are a D&C or a Uterine Artery Embolization, or partial hysterectomy (last option). Two of these options would mean no more kids. I am so thankful we have two wonderful and healthy kids.

Here is to hoping for better test results next week. We were supposed to visit the in-laws but she may not let me go if this keeps up. I would love to be back to normal this is just all to weird.

Two Month Pictures

Weigh in

The kids had their 2 month check up yesterday and they are doing great. Sara is now up to 8lbs 2oz and 20.5 inches and Danyal is up to 9 lbs 1 oz and 21.5 inches. The most distressing part of the appointment was when they had to get their shots. That was horrible! They seem to be doing much better now. You can really tell their eye colors apart with these two pictures!

Time Flies

when you are sleep deprived! So far the kids can smile and Danyal LOVES to talk while on his playmat. There are leaves on the playmat and today he talked to them for an hour. Not sure about what but it was cute. Sara smiles but she has to be in the right mood. Danyal has started to track my voice and follow me. It is odd that they are now so alert and awake at almost 7 weeks!

Both of the kids colic has calmed down a little since we figured out they are lactose intolerant, much like most of my relatives.

It's been a while

I am still adjusting to the whole mom of twins thing. I find it sad and funny at the same time that on my to do list I actually have to put shower. When days like today happen, I understand why. It is now 7:34 pm and I am still in my PJ's. Oh yes, you read that correctly. I had two that would not be happy today. I feel bad for them with their colic, reflux, and gas issues. They just sound so miserable at times and it breaks my heart.

Now after being up since 4:30 a.m. I have finally showered..only to put PJ's back on.

Otherwise they are fantastic kids and I adore them. What can I say, they are mine. Danyal's eyes are so blue I love it! I could not have created two more different little people.