We had our 1 week post-op ultrasound this morning and the boys looked wonderfully normal. We are so excited with how they have responded to the surgery. Their fluids are still unequal but at 2.2cm and 6.5cm, both fluid levels are within normal range. I think the best part was seeing the membrane floating around Owen and not stuck to him. He looked just like his brother- moving and wiggling around. They weighed 1lb and 1lb 3oz- again within normal range. Owen's heart was not stressed and he showed no signs of anemia. Rhys also looked extremely normal. And I was upgraded from laying down bedrest to modified bedrest. That means I can sit up and move around the house with an occasional outing that doesn't require much walking. It also means no housework, no cooking and no driving. So its going to be an interesting few months.
From here we'll monitor them with weekly ultrasounds until 30 weeks and then we'll go twice a week. I'm still at a huge risk for preterm labor plus all the other elevated risks that are simply due to the fact that I'm carrying multiples.
Plus I'm starting to feel both of them moving. I have an anterior placenta which I had heard causes you to feel less movement. Its totally true. Up until now I've felt much less movement with two than I did with each of my girls. But now I'm starting to feel them more distinctly and I am eating it up.
Thank you to everyone who has brought/sent food or gift cards, who has helped with the girls, who has helped clean our house. You have made this many times easier than it could have been.
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I know the impatience associated with bedrest. I can't imagine bedrest with other little ones. Let us know if you need anything!
woo hoo!! love the good report. Praying things continue that way and that you find a way for the bedrest to "work" in your family. Thanks for keeping us updated.
I know lots of doctors appointments are hard and that especially on the bedrest you'll struggle with the time away and unavailability with your other girls...know this is a season that just has to be, little ones are so adaptable...they are going to be just fine!! I was and still do worry about that so much with Cort but there really is no reason for me to - he's a well adjusted, fun spirited, silly little boy who loves his little brother!!
Take it one day at a time!! Praying for you daily.
Praise God! I'm so happy to hear this.
And what's up with the no driving? Why is that forbidden?
What a great report! Lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!
Thanks for the detailed reports. I am amazed at the way you guys are walking through this. Praise the Lord for much grace and for good reports from the doctors.
YAY!!! I love good news like that!!!!
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