First Time at the Hospital

(Steve took this picture from his phone when we first arrived.)

Today while I was at work I started seeing "white spots".

I was shocked.

Why would my kids be throwing confetti at me?

After rubbing my eyes and realizing that no one was throwing anything at me, I took a seat and drank more water figuring I just needed to chill out a second.

Unfortunately, it happened again about an hour later. I e-mailed Steve as an update and he suggested I call our OB.

After speaking with her, she told me to go to Labor and Delivery at Virtua Hospital for some tests. Her primary concern was pre-eclampsia. While on the phone she had asked if there was any place I could have my blood pressure checked. I suggested the local CVS where they have a blood pressure machine. She responded with a definite, if not amused, "No!"

When Steve and I got to the hospital, I assumed we would check in, I'd get my blood pressure checked and assuming everything was good, we'd all go home.

To my extreme disappointment I was tagged and quickly escorted to a hospital room where I had to wear those horrible shirt dresses they have the audacity to call "gowns".

We had a very positive experience with all the hospital staff. They were very kind and professional. They hooked up two fetal monitors and we were able to hear ALL KINDS of movement! First baby boy and then baby girl were acting very crazy. The nurse was finally able to get their heartbeats.

The most beautiful sound in the world.

I have a lot of respect for people who have little if no fear of needles.

Sadly, I am not one of those people.

I try to be brave and am able to distract myself 99% of the time. This was the first time I had a needle in my hand. It was very painful.

To make an uneventful evening short, urine was good, I was well-hydrated, blood samples were normal and we were good to go home.

Lessons we learned:

When pregnant, always have a hospital bag in your car

Learn where parking and check-in are at your hospital

Wear matching underwear. You just never know....

We are at home now and I've propped my feet up due to the largeness of my ankles and legs. First of many times, I'm sure.

When we got home, we were excited to see our stroller had come!