We had our Level II ultrasound yesterday. We found out Baby 'A' has approximately 21 weeks and 2 days growth. This is behind our actual 24 weeks gestation. Baby 'A' weighs approximately 15 oz. This is up from the 11 oz. he was only 3 weeks ago. This was to be expected as it is much smaller because of the TTTS. The heart rate was a little faster than usual, but the doctor's are not all that concerned. His heart rate was 150 bpm. They were able to find a trace amount of fluid around this baby equaling 0.5 cm. This is the first time in two weeks we have had a measurable amount of fluid, but is still well short of where we would like to be.
Baby 'B' is much larger. He weighs in at a robust 1 lb. 11 oz. and is 24 weeks plus 6 days growth. This is a little ahead of schedule. The heart rate is down a little to 126 bpm. The fluid around Baby 'B' has risen slightly to 11.0 cm. Those are the measurables.
The unmeasurables are that they are still growing and that is the good news. It would be really nice to see a bigger growth for Baby 'A', but at this point any growth is good. The doctors are still very concerned about the enlarged heart of Baby 'B'. We are going to be continually monitored twice a week and are hoping to make a few more weeks. They are ready to deliver at the first sign of any distress, but they do not want to take them before they have to. Next week we are having Dopplers done in Mankato (again?) on Monday. Hopefully they know what to look for this time. We have an appointment in Minneapolis on Thursday. The appointment in Minneapolis also includes meeting with the doctors at Children's to let us know our chances and how everything is going to be handled once we do deliver. At this point we are praying that things balance out a little better. This could be the turning week from everything we have read. The survival rate of infants that reach the next point increases immensely. It is still a long shot because of the complications, but we are praying that they can continue defying the odds.
Thank you everyone for the prayers and well wishes. Our family and friends mean so very much to us. Do not be afraid to contact us if you have more questions. We read everything. Please continue to pray for us and our babies. This has been a long and winding road and will continue to be, but no matter the outcome we know that we have a support system like no other. Thank you.
Love and well wishes,
Christian and Sam
13 Months Old!
15 years ago
4 comments:
It sounds like it was a good visit! Grow babies, grow!!
Chris & Sam,
Thanks so much for sharing. I
pray all the time for your babies,
and your family.
Love,
Aunt Diane C.
Hi Sam and Christian!! I'm so glad to hear that your little babies are coming along. I can't wait to see them!! We think of you all the time and hope that they continue to grow!
Congratulations! We just received the news at work this morning. I can't wait to see those tiny bundles of joy! I pray everything goes well during their stay at the hospital and hope they can come home with you soon. God bless.
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