Reduction number 2

went to the doctor today.  we met with dr. haeri as usual and had an ultrasound.  the fluid in pip's sac is back up to what it was last wednesday before our first reduction.  this was expected, but still unpleasant.  i had been having contractions every two to three minutes again today, and this made dr. haeri sigh several times.  the girls are doing well.  they did measurements today and saw that piper is 3 lbs 6 oz and eden is 2 lbs 3 oz.  they are both gaining weight, and look healthy and beautiful.  back to the fluid.  due to the fact that i am contracting pretty regularly it was decided by all of us that i need to have another amnio reduction to decrease the risk of pre term labor, which sounds like it is pretty possible at this point.  dr. haeri gave me three options.  1:  admit myself into the hospital and be treated as an inpatient for the rest of my pregnancy so they can keep a close eye on me.  (mama was less than thrilled about this and said "NO").  2:  get the reduction done today, be admitted overnight and go home tomorrow.  i said no to this option too because i feel like i need to sit sydney down and tell her that i'll be in the hospital again.  she's an adaptable kid, but she can only handle so much.  she asks me everyday if i'll have to go back to the hospital.  so that wasn't an option.  3:  go on thursday, knowing that i'm going home with the high risk of preterm labor for the next two day.  i'll go in at 9 am and if everything goes well i will be released that evening.  this time it's going to be a more aggressive reduction.  they took out 750 mls last time, and will be taking 2 liters this time.  yay for me.  double the needle time and general ouchiness.  the good news is, that it will take away my symptoms hopefully.  we still run the risk of rupturing the waters and a placenta abruption, but he says it's a lower risk because my body has already been through the procedure.  so thursday will be another adventure.  dr. haeri gave me strict instructions to not be a tough guy and sit through contractions is they are getting more intense.  i am to immediately go down to the hospital.  everyone knows i'm not a tough guy so that shouldn't be a problem.  generally i'm feeling okay about things.  i'm tired and am generally annoyed by the itchiness of my stomach more than anything.  we're doing pretty well considering the last six weeks have been a roller coaster for us as a family.  we're so grateful for all the help we have received and the love of family and friends.  today i had two people say whoa when they saw the size of my belly.  i'm delusional enough to think that it's not as big as other people think it is.  denial might be a good thing for me though.  we'll update you soon.