Belgium, Not Just for Chocolate Anymore

This wonderful box of goodies, sent by my Belgian fairy godmother Nicky, arrived late last week. It came at a perfect time and made me cry. Nicky and I have been reading (and commenting on) each other's blogs for months. The lavender sachet smells just wonderful and the tin contains tiny clothespins. They are not in the photo but Nicky also sent two adorable scalloped fabric bibs ( I'll have to take photos at some point). If you click on the photo you will see the SunBonnet Sue ruffled trim...so charming! Each bit was wrapped individually, so that was fun, and the presents came in a beautiful cloth box. I will use it to store momentos and sonogram pictures. It was a wonderful surprise and really made my day! In other news...

We have decided to change doctors...both of them. I was nervous about telling them but, we just felt that neither had a plan to intervene if things got worse. We found a wonderful high-risk (woman) Dr. and we're just crazy about her. She feels that things have stabilized for now but, will begin using a monitor for contractions next week and plans to hospitalize me if things change. I needed to know that everything possible would be done to keep these babies growing for as long as possible. She will also do the delivery. I didn't feel comfortable with my old OB saying that he would not do the delivery if the babies were premature. His plan was to leave me to show up at the emergency room and take whichever stranger was delivering babies that night. I have truly lost faith in him as far as this pregnancy goes. I feel so blessed to have found this new Dr. On her vacation, she's going to Appalachia with her church to build houses...

I'll be checking in on all of you soon. Thanks for visiting Hollyhocks.

23 weeks, 1 day

 

Comments

[caren]

i'm SO happy to see you blogging again! every day (ok, a few times a day, every day) i checked to see if you had posted and updated us on your life.
good for you to switch doctors because you weren't happy... i know a lot of people would stay with a dr they didn't necessarily like because they "feel bad" changing. i say screw that! you need to feel comfortable with your dr. i'm SO happy to hear that things are going better... i need your address. miss you!
carmen :)

[Sondra]

I am SOOOO happy you switched doctors. It wasn't okay for me to say, but I really wanted to tell you to run like the dickens when you told the "you're screwed" story. That just made me mad! The comfort that it will bring you, knowing your doctor has faith and a plan and a heart, will be good for you AND the babies. I have had something for you, but I have been hesitating to send it...just waiting to hear. I have hope and faith that this is your time, Vicki! This is meant to be. And it will all come together, I just know it! Hang in there...

[Sarah]

I have to agree that changing doctors is a good plan. Who tells a woman with a much wanted, high risk IVF pregnancy to just arrive at the ER?????

I was coming over here to check on you. Why didnt my bloglines update? Grrr. I was starting to fret a little. :-)

Hang in there babies. It isn't time yet!

[Josie]

That's good news Vicki. I am so pleased you have found a doctor you feel comfortable with and that is supporting you properly, it is so important. I am thinking of you everyday now and praying those babies will hold on for a while.
Keep resting!!

[Carla]

I had been checking in on you and the babies for the past several days and frankly was getting a little worried. I'm so glad to hear that you have peace of mind with your new doctor. That's so very important. I love reading your blog and all about your vintage finds. Take care.

[mare]

Oh it is good to hear some news from you and the wee ones! I think changing doctors was a good idea. It is way too important an event to be working with someone who wasn't that worried about the delivery part of this project! Sheesh! Anyway, i get a good feeling about this new doctor you have found. Keep up the good work. And know we are all praying for you!

[Andrea]

Hi, I enjoy reading your blog

I am an aunt to boy/girl twins. When my sister was pregnant, I helped her with information about twins. I came across this web site
http://www.twinstuff.com/
the women there are very friendly.
There are many forums:expecting,
parents club, and bedrest. I think you would like the forum. You can read posts and get good information. Hope you will stop by.

I wanted to add I am happy you found a doctor that you like and feel comfortable with.

[Leisa]

Hi again. So glad you and your little babies are going OK. Glad to hear about the new Dr. - have you in my feeds as well and glad to see you post today. Thinking and praying for you.

[French Knots]

Glad you have a Dr who you trust, to feel your Dr id fully supporting you and caring for you is so important. xx

[corrie]

omg I'm so glad you changed dr's...the idea of having an OB and paying one is that they will do your delivery and you know them. I have a lovely OB too who is a no nonsense mum and doesn't muck around! we had a little scare when we couldn't find baby boys heartbeat on monday then it was low but all is well now!

I'm glad you get more monitoring and you've done the right thing! I'm shocked at your old OB....

[Nicky]

Thank you for calling me your Belgian fairy godmother! I feel really honoured.
I am also greateful to hear from you. Was starting to worry a bit too!! Good that you changed doctors.Having faith in your doctor is essentially for you and the babies.You are in good hands now.Keep up the faith and the spirits,Vicky!!! Every day is an inportant day for your babies!!
Big hug.

[Brandy]

I'm glad you've found a doctor you feel comfortable with. When we met our midwife, I felt so calm, knowing that she could soothe me in the really challenging moments. It's important to stand up for yourself and your babies (even when you're lying down). ;-) What a wonderful gift--I would have cried, too.

[fredswold]

Hi Vicky, just a quick hello to say thinking of you, hope all goes well.I admire your positive outlook.Re doctor..When those lovely babies are born and you feel up to it why not let the tyres down on his car..it will make you feel great!

[Liz]

Congratulations on hitting the 23 week mark :) Also good move finding a new doctor, it makes such a difference to have a positive one who you can trust. In the UK pregnancies are midwife led and you don't get to see a doctor until you are in labour and it's all going wrong..I really live in an odd country! Take it easy and enjoy your chocolates, you deserve it!

[Periwinkle Vintage]

Hey, sweet girl! I've been very negligent in keeping up with everybody's blogs lately. I will be praying for you and your babies. Hang in there. It sounds like you're being proactive, so take heart--you're doing everything right--and have faith.
Cheryl

[carolyn]

Confidence in your doctor is all important, glad you've found someone you feel you can trust.

[Miss Jean]

You did the right thing by changing doctors. That is so unprofessional of your old doctor to say he wouldn't deliver them if you were early. He should have said he didn't feel qualified and pointed you to someone who was. You certainly don't need, and he certainly should know, that you don't need added stress at this time.

Have a glorious Mothers Day anticipating those little ones!

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

I wanted to wish you a Happy Mother's Day. I'm also glad to hear you switched doctors. Hang in there with the bed rest. I took the steroid shots with my youngest son. He was born at 27 weeks and he is a normal active teenager now.

[MaryBeth]

Keeping your 2 growing angels in my thoughts and prayers
Good for you! -changing doctors. Medical care has changed so much in the past 20 + years. -i was a high risk pregnancy back then and they had me on bed rest and saw the dr 2x a week and more if my BP went up.
Keep taking gentle good care of you