Monday, September 19, 2011
the waiting continues
went to the fetal specialist in the Woodlands for an follow up ultrasound today. we are still stage one, so that is encouraging news that the ttts hasn't progressed anymore to this point. they measured fluid in each sac, and baby a has 11.5 cm of fluid (up three cm from thursday), and baby b has 1.5-2 cm of fluid in her sac. baby b still has a functioning bladder, kidneys and all of the veins and arteries look good in both babies. they sent me downtown again to do and amnioreduction to pull some fluid from baby a's sac to relieve some discomfort that i've been having (like the ability to walk), and to stop the threat of getting put into labor from all the pressure. when we got downtown, it was determined that we would wait to do the reduction to get the girls further along in case while doing the reduction i am put into labor. it's still a waiting game and i am now going to the doctor three times a week downtown to keep an eye on these girls. it was discovered that baby b is anemic, but they don't know what is causing this and said it's more an annoying piece of information that they have to keep in the back of their minds as we assess our situation each appointment. i'm not going to worry about it until they tell me too. we have felt so much love and support from everyone and can't express our gratitude to everyone for all the love and prayers and fasting on our behalf. we have felt comfort and peace from our Heavenly Father. we have felt that the decisions that are being made are the best decisions for right now. this doesn't mean things can't go bad, but leaving the girls undisturbed for as long as possible is the best scenario right now. i'm 25 weeks, and am hoping to go at least 3 more before we have to make any decisions. we are feeling as encouraged as we can from this appointment today. we will wait and see what wednesday brings. let the waiting continue.
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4 comments:
good news, Laurel. Waiting is so hard but as you said, in this case, it is a good thing. We'll keep praying!
We are thinking of you and hope that all goes well!
You are both amazing and we love you all so much. Waiting is hard. We always want to 'fix' things. Glad things were stable and positive today...sorry you are so uncomfortable, though. Walking's a minor detail, right :) Love each of you! You are both strong and we are all cheering for you! Lub you!
Laurel! I just wish I had a jet right now and that i could fly down to you to 1st, give you a big hug, and 2nd to help you out with the little ones! I want you to know that I am thinking about you and praying for all of you! You are amazing!!! You are strong!!! And you are so beautiful!!! I cant wait to meet these two little girls because I know that they will be as beautiful as you! Please know that I am always a phone call away!!! Love you girl!! Lots of big HUGS!!!!
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