Birth Story & Loss...

The boys were diagnosed with stage 2 TTTS on monday the 17th, Tues 18th at 830am my water broke, but i didnt know what it was so I waited to go to the hospital for a couple hours. I went to L & D and found out that it was my water from baby A (Evan). The ultrasound tech came in and after 5-10min of looking she couldnt find baby A's heartbeat. He had passed away. The Dr. then decided that i needed to get 2 steroid shots to help baby B (Ethan) lungs and we had a scheduled c-section for wed Dec. 19th. Baby A(Evan) was born at 1017am weighinh 1lb 11oz 12 3/4in and was already with god in heaven, baby B(Ethan) was born at 1019am weighting 1lb 15.7oz 13 1/2in. He was rushed to NICU and was put on a ventilator, he was on his ventilator for 2 days then put on just an oxygen canula in his nose, which he pulled out 2 days later and hasnt been on oxygen at all since then. He was give 4 steroid shots after delivery to also help his lungs develop alittle more as well. He has had a head ultrasound looking for brain bleeds, which was negative not even a grade 1. He has also had a chest ultrasound to make sure he didnt have a heart murmur, that was negative as well. He is tolerating my breastmilk through a feeding tube to his tummy( as of today 12/29 he's eating 10ml of breastmilk every 3hrs), able to go 1 and 2(which means his digestive tract is working properly so far) and hes still on Iv's(caffine, fluids, and fatty acids) but he is doing so awesome for being born at 27wks 3 days. I think his older brother is looking over him and making sure he is real strong. We know that everything happens for a reason, and after delivery were told that my placenta was Toxic meaning it was good Ethan came out when he did. We love him so much but he is so little. We have all said alot of prayers. I tell myself I have two sons one is my angel baby and one is my miracle baby, and we love them both soooo much!

Last Belly pic(26wk 5d)
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Ethan
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/blue...53/ethan28w.jpg
Ethan wearing his vest and hat
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I would like to thank all the twin moms for helping me through our journey, it is very hard for me to go on this website but I wanted to let everyone know what has happened. I appreciated all the advise I have gotten from this website and thank you all very much.

good luck mommies to be and stay in bed in the dr says bedrest(i know its hard)...twin mommies already have fun with ur lil ones

thank you again!!! Bye

 

I had noticed you hadn't been around and figured you delivered.
Sorry to hear about baby Evan, my prayers and thoughts are with you, DW and baby Ethan. I pray he stays strong, and glad you sound as if you are taking everything as well as you can. I am sure you are right Evan is up in Heaven making sure baby Ethan stays strong. Keep us posted.

 

Ethan is absolutely precious. :wub: I am so sorry about baby A. :hug99:

 

I am so sorry for the loss of Evan. Ethan is just beautiful. Congratulations! I will pray that he is out of NICU and home with you before you know it.

 

I am very sorry for your loss of Evan. Ethan is a fighter and he will be home with you before you know it! Please take care of yourself and concentrate on each day with Ethan.

 

I could not read this post without telling you how
sorry I am to learn of your loss and at the same
time how happy I am to hear how well Ethan is
doing. I hope he continues to do so well and is
home with you soon.

 

Oh no, I am so so sorry. I can't imagine what you must be feeling right now. You are right though, Evan is living in Heaven with the Lord as we speak. I will be praying that Ethan continues to make NICU progress. He is just precious!

 

I'm sorry for little Evan, but it looks like he is certainly watching over Ethan since he is doing so well.

 

IM so sorry for your loss I pray your little one in NICU comes home soon and is super healthy and strong!

 

I am so sorry for your loss, but am glad to hear that Ethan is ok. I hope he continues to do well and is able to come home soon!

 

I can’t type the words I feel… I am so sorry for your loss of your boy… I prey Ethan has a speedy time in the NICU, with his brother watching over him, I’m sure he will…

 

Congratulations on your precious miracle baby, I hope he is home with you very soon. It sounds like he is a real strong fighter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family-I wish you all peace.

 

I am so sorry about Evan. I can't imagine what you are going through. I am praying for you and the rest of your family (and little Ethan).

 

:hug99: Sorry to hear about Evan! Sounds as if Ethan is a fighter! I may be going out on a limb here, but don't give your not going to L&D immediately a second thought. Sounds as if Evan saved Ethan's life! :hug99:

 

Baby Ethan is adorable. I do pray he is grows fast and is home with you before you know it. I am so sorry to hear about Evan *hugs*

Dianna

 

Im sorry for your loss. I want to say congratulations as well though and i hope that Ethans NICU stay is a short and uneventfull one x

 

I am so sorry about your loss. It is so good to know that Ethan is doing so well, and he is absolutely adorable. Take Care of yourself and you are in my thoughts and prayers. :hug99:

 

My heart aches for you over the loss of Evan, but it celebrates the joyous miracle of Ethan's birth. I wish you all the love, support, and prayers that you need during this time.

 

I couldn't read without offering both congratulations and condolences. I hope Ethan's NICU stay is smooth sailing from here on in, and I know you will always keep Evan in your hearts.

 

:hug99:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ethan is so beautiful. I'll keep you guys in my prayers.

 

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet baby Evan. Congratulations on the birth of little Ethan. He and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping for an uneventful NICU stay and that he is home with you soon. :hug99:

 

Sorry for your loss of Evan, but great news about Ethan. And I hope he his able to come home quickly!

 

Ethan is absolutely beautiful. Evan is watching over all of you and taking care of his little brother. :hug99: Please do not be a stranger. Life After Loss, Parental Grief and FY need you-- you are a twin mommy always and you are special because you have one son who is an angel, always watching your back and loving you with God. :hug99:

 

Congratulations on the birth of Ethan, and you have my deepest sympathies for your loss of Evan.

Please come visit us in Parental Grief. It's been almost 3 years since I was right where you are....celebrating and mourning the bittersweet situations of birth and loss.

PM me if you'd like to talk. :hug99:

 

I am so sorry for your loss.
Sounds like little Ethan is a fighter. :hug99:

there are several women on here that have had similar situation as you. Please visit parental grienf when you feel up to it.

 

I'm so sorry to hear about baby Evan Ethan is so very blessed to have his own special angel to look after him while he fights. Your family will be in my prayers :hug99:

 

You will always have two boys - one is your angel, one is your earth angel. Thanks for letting us know how things are going. and know that I am praying for you and your family.

 

I can't imagine feeling such Joy and such Sadness at the same time.

Congratulations!! he looks adorable and I'm sure his brother is watching over him he's doing so well.


amanda

 

There are no words to express my sorrow for you. I get goose bumps just thinking about it. Take care of your little man. I hope he makes it home soon.

 

I am so sorry for the loss of Evan. :hug99: Ethan is a little fighter. He is adorable! Please visit the NICU forum for any support you need during Ethan's NICU stay, we have all been there. :love0028:

 

Congratulations on the birth of your boys. I am so, so sorry for the loss of your little one. Ethan sounds like he is doing absolutely wonderfully and we will be keeping him and the rest of your family in our prayers.

 

I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope Ethan is home with you soon.

 

Congratulations on the birth of little Ethan; he is so amazing.
I'm sorry you are suffering loss; Evan will be missed.

Please continue to come to Twinstuff if you feel you can. We are praying and thinking about you.

 

I cannot even express how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your son. You and he are in my prayers. :hug99:
I am sure he is looking over little Ethan.

I cannot even express how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your son. You and he are in my prayers. :hug99:
I am sure he is looking over little Ethan.

 

I am so sorry for your loss :hug99:

Your family will be in my prayers!