This has been one heck of a journey! From the moment I found out that there were two babies in there instead of one, I've been trying to wrap my brain around it. Here it is, merely a week away, and I'm still not sure I have a grip on it. I mean, yeah, we have clothes for both and we have a place for both to sleep, but I don't think I've completely come to grips with the whole concept of TWO NEWBORNS at the same time.
I remember when I found out (November 12th, by the way). Jeremey was on a plane en route to California & my folks were at the house watching Evan for me. I didn't schedule the appointment at a time that Jeremey could be there because it didn't seem like a big deal with it being our second child. When the ultrasound (US) tech told me that there were two in there, I think I yelled at her. The memory is very vague at this point. I also believe I said something to the effect of: "But we only want one!!" As if she had anything to do with there being two and furthermore could doing anything about the situation. But alas, I'm pretty sure I said those words or something close to it.
Now, guess what I did next? Call Jeremey? Nope. He's on a plane, remember? Call my parents? A friend? Jen-Jen? Nope. Why, you ask? Well, because my cell phone was DEAD!! I mean, it was flatlined...no bars...
The US tech had the good graces to put me in a smaller "waiting area" where I was isolated from the "general public"! Bless her for that. I think I cried. Again, I don't really remember! When I met the doctor, providence lent me a hand. She is a mother of twins!! I chose her based on a recommendation of some ladies in my MOMS Club & I knew nothing more about her than her name & their raving about her. In addition to that, she specializes in multiple pregnancies/birth!
So here I am: eight days remaning. Jeremey didn't think I'd make it this far. My doctor felt certain that I would. So far, she's right. Oh, and to add to my anxiety, my doctor gave birth to a little baby girl on May 5th. So for the last few weeks, I've been seeing her associates. They are very nice ladies, but I want my doctor back! She has promised me that she will be there for my c-section on the 28th if only in the capacity of assisting her associate. I'll be very glad to see her again.
