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okay we've had two appointments since i've last been on the blob.  last friday we went for an ultrasound and fluid check.  there was a slight change in the fluid level, so the dr said we would need to start thinking about an amnioreduction.  he also said that he would administer steroids for the girl's lungs to help them develop so if my waters are broken while doing the reduction they have a better chance of surviving.  we got the first shot on friday while we were still at the clinic.  it was really fun!!!  not!  we had to go back down to the hospital on saturday to get the second dose.  it was a pain in the butt literally.  we had to get registered, admitted, and check the heart rates of the girls, and test my blood pressure.  i was so aggravated by that time that my blood pressure was a little high.  they finally gave me the shot, and then made me stay for another hour to test my blood pressure.  it was bouncing all over the place, so the attending on duty had to come and see me.  he told me that we should do some blood work, and other things.  i was not thrilled and told him that i would rather go home instead.  he said he would allow that but made me do a 24 hour urine collection (i know tmi).  it was a lot of fun.  so here we are to today and we went to drop my stuff off at the lab, only to find out there were never orders written for my test, and that they couldn't take it.  so we said, "well you hold on to it, and we'll come back after our appointment."  so we went up for the ultrasound, and piper has 13 cm of fluid and eden has 1.65 cm of fluid.  it's pretty much the same, but they say i'm right on the brink of getting this amnioreduction.  dr haeri wants to wait until i'm showing some symptoms of too much fluid i.e.. not being able to breath, contractions, cramps, back pain, etc...  so we'll wait and be thankful that we haven't had to have any medial intervention yet.  we're all determined to get these little girls here safely and as healthy as possible.  we appreciate all the thoughts and help from friends and family.  we couldn't have a better ward family.  they are so eager to step in and help us.  they babysit the kids for us and it's been a life saver.  someday i will be able to help people in return, but am so thankful for wonderful people who love to serve others.  we'll keep you posted.  i go again on thursday for the same old same old (hopefully).