For those who haven't seen our update yet: the pre-e is slightly worse, but not bad enough to outweigh the prematurity issue yet so that's good news. The guys' NST was "a little nonreactive" but because we also had a biophysical profile done, which came out just fine, they're letting us keep them where they are for now. Blood flow through the placentas was still good (yay!!) We have a growth scan at our appointment with out peri. on Thursday morning, so we'll have a better idea of whether the pre-e is affecting their growth then. & then Friday we have another NST & appointment with our OB to check BP, protein levels, etc.
They told us today to start bringing our hospital bag to every appointment, as if any one thing gets worse (worse headaches, even!) they'll deliver ASAP to keep the boys healthy. Contrax are still here, & getting worse little by little. The cervical issues are now basically non-issues due to the pre-e, since the pre-e will likely speed things up regardless of an absent cervix. (so at least there's only 1 issue to worry about now-- there's a silver lining to eveything!)
I'm starting to get used to the idea that they'll likely be coming sooner than we hoped, & as has been pointed out-- they are in WAY better shape now than we were a few months ago, & when all is said & done we'll do whatever needs to be done to keep the guys healthy. Saturday will be 34 weeks, hopefully we'll be around til then!
I'll try & find a broader topic tomorrow, but I thought I'd update tonight. :)
34 weeks is great Kate. Some NICU time may be needed, but they have come so far! Maybe you mentioned this and I missed it, but will they be doing steroid shots for them? Congrats on making it so far...I remember back around 26 weeks when you were just trying to make it to 28! I know you are grateful for every extra day you get!
ReplyDeleteKate, that really is a great update! Even if you don't make it to 34 weeks, just think in just a few short days they will try to nipple feed them.
ReplyDeleteYou will probably have a little NICU time, but I have seen many 34 weekers go home in as little as 2 weeks. Which is nothing compared to what you were facing, great job Momma!!
You have done so wonderful through all of this, pat yourself on the back!
thanks guys-- you girls never fail to cheer me up! :)
ReplyDelete& amanda-- we did get the steroids for the boys, way back at 26 weeks, so that should help their lungs along. (fingers crossed!)
I am coming over from "Staying Above the Water"'s blog to send you positive thoughts and vibes...hoping Mom and baby boys all stay healthy!! :-) April
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