Uh-oh... Here we go!

I've been in the hospital since Friday night monitoring for decelerations in Baby B's heart rate and for IUGR reversal of blood flow. All weekend long they could not see any decelerations at all in either baby. Today I had my doplar u/s with the specialist and he is now seeing intermittent reversal of blood flow in Baby B's umbilical cord. The specialist has admitted he's baffled and can't figure out why this is happening because; except for the slow growth (exactly one pound smaller than his brother), the blood flow issues, and one time documented moment of decelerated hear rate, there is no other indicator of problems. He's as feisty and active and developed as his twin.

Their birth seems eminent. I've had one round of steroids over 3 weeks ago, and they just gave me the start of the next round of steroids. They are increasing the NST monitoring and the specialist will be back tomorrow morning for a follow up doplar u/s. We are hoping for 48 more hours. But they may be delivered tomorrow... on my 35th birthday...

Now the tears have started, and there's no damn tissues in this room. Thank goodness my pajama sleeves were designed to be extra snot absorbent.

 

Oh my gosh- hang in there honey. My girlfriend has a baby girl born at 26 1/2 weeks- 1pd 12 oz. And she's
doing great!!! Now home, healthy and pretty as can be . I will pray for you and the babies!!

Tina

 

I am so sorry to hear that you and your little ones are going through this. I am glad that they started the steroid shots as from what I have read on this board the steroid shots help so much. I don't have any personal experience about what you are going through but I wanted to send my support your way. Remember..you are in the right place and everyone is being monitored closely. Take it day by day, hour by hour. Focus on the many success stories out there. Easier said then done, I know, but there are A LOT of success stories of twins and single babies being born at this time.
Take care!

 

I'll be praying for you and your babies!

 

Sending hugs your way... :hug99:

Just take it one day at a time...Thank goodness you've got great caretakers that are monitoring you and the babies so closely! You're in my prayers...

 

You are in my thoughts! :hug99: Like the pp said, one day at a time.

 

Hang in there, try to think of all the success stories you have heard. :love0028:

 

Thank you for the update! I'm so glad you are being watched so closely. Lots of hugs to you as you make it through these next 48+ hours!

 

Sending thoughts and prayers and wishing for the best for you and your family.

 

it will be ok your being watched so closely and thats a great thing! pjs make good kleenex in a pinch keep us updated!