Baby Story

Hi everyone,
I am getting the nitty gritty details out here about the DeRosier Baby Story (for those that watch TLC).
I went in for a regular check-up on Wednesday morning with my doctor. My blood pressure was NOT GOOD and I also had other symptoms of pre-eclamsia. Let me tell you, they don't mess around with that for the mother of babys' sake! Due to the rain storm that had moved through the pressure change caused lots of ladies to go into labor! They had to kick some poor woman out of a room and clean it before they could admit me. We were admited about noon on Wednesday. They started me on antibiotic and meds to lower my blood pressure through an IV. It only took them four attempts to get an IV in - now that made my eyes cross! I guess just talking about it scared my body into action because I start going into labor and contracting on my own. They didn't want me laboring long without pain meds because they worried it would shoot my blood pressure through the roof again. I got an epidural quite early but I was ok with no pain.
The epidural naturally will decrease your blood pressure but with the combo of the meds and that, mine crashed way too low. I was a total zombie and couldn't open my eyes, talk, etc. Troy was watching me closely and the nurses quickly stepped in and gave me meds to bring my blood pressure back up - how ironic, huh? I was in the vegetative/zombie state for about 4 hours. It was almost like I was having an out of body experience and was watching myself sleep but couldn't bring myself to. I got some good rest! Between resting one of the IV meds gave me nausea so that brought on bouts of fun 6-8 times.
By 10 p.m. we were ready to rock. I was just rousing from my zombie state and thought something was wrong the way the team was scurrying around and getting the operating room set up and ready. I was totally pain free and they nurse had to tell me when I was having a contraction and I should do a "practice push". I had two contractions and pushed three times and Mr. Bennett appeared! Troy was excited to be able to cut the cords this time since he missed out with Allison. They put the ultrasound wand on my tummy to watch her and she came down, they broke her water and I had one contraction, pushed twice and Ms. Delaney was born. The entire team stood there in awe of how quickly everything happened. By 10:40 p.m. I was back in my room.
Troy was an excellent coach and advocate. Thanks for the barf bucket, ice chips and cold wash rags honey! You were just as much a champ in the process as the rest of us.
Troy went with the babies to watch the nursing staff do their tests, scans on them. God blessed us with two healthy, beautiful babies. They were in the Level I (regular) nursery and never saw the walls of the Level II (high risk) nursery. Over night they took turns under the warmers because they were struggling to maintain their body temps but by Thursday morn they were both in the room with us and have been ever since.
Bennett is a very laid back little boy. He is a lazy eater and we don't see too much of his eyes - only his eyelids.... Delaney is our little time keeper. She is religiously hungry every three hours on the nose.
Allison was so sweet when she came to visit on Thursday morn. Her first words were, "Mommy, the babies are out!!" She went right to wanting to hold Bennett. I asked if she was holding Bennett and she said, "No mommy, this is my baby boy and that one over there is my little sister." (We haven't figured out they have names quite yet) but she quickly adapted into calling her Laney for short. She hasn't wanted to leave either time she has visited.
A big thank you to all our visitors so far. It has been fun to show them off but really funny to watch people's faces when you say you had twins. A special thanks to Matt, Jen and Brecken for house sitting and having a sleep over with Allison and Freckles.
We are staying an extra night at the hospital to make sure both are eatting well and maintaining their body temps consistently - being released Saturday around lunch time.
We can't thank everyone enough for their thoughts, prayers and well wishes throughout the process - they certainly kept me going and made a big difference. Let the real fun begin.
Feel free to come and visit if would like!
Love,
Melissa, Troy, Allison, Bennett and Delaney DeRosier

BABIES ARE HERE!!!!!

Babies came on 3-25
Bennett Lucas
10:19 PM
6lb 7 oz
20.5"

Delaney Hope
10:22 PM
6lb
19.5

Both of the little peanuts came into the world fast. Melissa and twins are doing great. I have a few pic's below and Melissa will add the full story once we are at home. Please few free to call me if you would like to come and see us.
Love Troy

Trip #2

to the hospital and once again sent home... This Friday I was sent to the hospital for my ridiculously high blood pressure. I think my highest reading was 178 over 107!! I went in about 11 a.m. on Friday for them to monitor the babies and me. The babies are "champs" in the nurses' terms and they checked out fine. They ended up keeping me over night to continue my blood pressure monitoring. As long as I didn't lay on my back, sit up, stand up, walk around - anything but lay on my sides, my pressure was elevated but not too bad. I think I got 2 hours of sleep overnight because every time I moved they would lose the heart rates of one or both of the babies and the nurse would come in and "baby chase". They decided that I am not sick enough yet for them to induce. Now they want their lungs to develop for a few more days (especially his). Boy's lung development is slower than girls - go figure - aren't boys/men always a little behind?? :)
The babies would be fine at this point but the longer they can naturally "cook" the better. I am getting crabbier by the day but can understand and appreciate the need for them to stay in for a little longer. I told the doctor that the only two options I would be ok with yesterday was 1) if I needed to stay pregnant, I wanted to be at home, or 2) get them out! I need to go back in on Monday for another blood pressure check and to see my doctor on Wednesday.
Troy has been a huge help around the house with the cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc. He sent me a huge bouquet of flowers last week of star gazer lilies. They are beautiful and put a smile on my face every time I see them. Thank you honey! You are too good to me.
Allison can't figure out why mommy needs to lay all the time and can't get up to play princesses. I can't wait to be able to get up and do a princess dance again.

False Alarm

I went in for my weekly monitoring of the babies on Friday the 13th. The non-stress monitoring picked up that I was contracting consistently every 4 minutes. Because of that the hospital wanted me to come in for some additional monitoring. I spent 2 1/2 hours hooked up to the monitors. Again the contractions remained regular. The doctor gave me a shot to slow/stop the contractions and they sent me home. However, the doctor also put me on restrictive bed rest - that means either the couch or bed. Or course this is already driving me crazy and it has only been 24 hours. I need to go into the clinic on Monday to check everything out again. They want me to make it to 36 weeks (which is March 21st).

We have been very blessed to make it to this point with very healthy babies so if we can make it another week, the likelihood of us bringing them home with us is much greater. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue this adventure.

We made it to 34 weeks!

Things are going well and I am still pregnant. Tomorrow (3/7) is the magical 34 week mark were I can deliver them at Mercy Hospital. We had another ultrasound last week and both babies measured 4 lbs 15 oz. No wonder I am feeling big - I am already carrying 10 lbs of baby around. My tummy is measuring as if I was 43 weeks along... I am truly grateful for both of the babies being healthy. Now I have started weekly testing - Non Stress Testing and a Bio Physical Profile to check in on the babies until they are born. Today the monitor showed me having consistent contractions every couple minutes. My doctor did a test to determine if I was likely to go in to pre-term labor (and I told myself I would remember the name and do you think I can?? NO!!). Anyway, the great news is that it came back negative. My blood pressure was slightly elevated today so they are watching me closely. Great news on the gestational diabetes note - I had such good readings of my blood sugars that I am now only required to test twice a day (d0wn from four).

Thank you to Jody for hosting a diaper and wipes shower last weekend. We officially have lots of diapers (see the picture) - but know how quickly they will be used also. Thanks to the small few who were able to attend the shower to help us celebrate.

We do know that I will be induced by the first week in April if I haven't had the babies. I might get my wish of an April baby (or two) yet :)

We took Allison to Disney on Ice - 100 Years of Magic yesterday as her birthday gift from Troy and I. Troy got seats 2 rows off the ice! It was a great show and Allison had her eyes glued to the ice for two hours. She got to shake hands with some of the characters after the show like Ariel, Snow White, etc. We are also going to celebrate her birthday this weekend before the babies arrive. She is very aware of her birthday this year we wanted to make sure she has her day. We are having a My Little Pony party in honor of her 3rd birthday. Happy Birthday sweet Allison - Love you, Mommy