No, I didn’t go on a romantic date or on an out of town vacation. Half of it, I spent at home. The other half, at the hospital. Yet, I’m stupendously happy. In fact, I think this will be the most memorable February of my life because my twins were born this month. I welcomed February with anxiety, restlessness, excitement, and happiness. The twins were supposed to be born on Feb 16 (CS sched) and I used up the first ten days of the month preparing the bags, going to checkups, having lab tests, and trying to assure myself that everything will be okay. On Feb 12, I went to PGH alone to have my final prenatal checkup in preparation for my admission on Feb 15. Much to my surprise, the ob told me that I couldn’t go home anymore and that I’m up for the delivery of my twins in just a few more hours because I already had 4cm dilation. I called up my husband in a hurry and then I was sent to the OR right away. I had my CS operation and they were born between 1:40 and 2:00 pm. I was wide awake d...
The Magic of Mommyhood...