I am COMPLETELY beside myself.
In Twin to Twin Transfusion the placenta flows one way sending too much to one baby and not enough to the other. With that said the recipient twin
(in our case is Molly) continues to have a rapid build up of amniotic fluid, which is why I have to undergo the amnio reduction procedures. The more fluid we can keep out of Molly's little sac the better it is on her heart, not to mention it gives Emma room to be able to produce more fluid when she isnt being squashed by her sister.
I say all that to say that the way this disease works is the recipient twin Molly theoretically should continue to produce far more fluid then her sister.
When we had our 1st amnio reduction Molly had around 9cm of fluid and Emma had right at 2. When we had our last amnio reduction Molly's fluid went up to 13cm and Emma had 0.5
So you see the pattern, Molly WAY too much fluid. Emma not enough. With in 3 days of having an amnio reduction it would be time for another because that is how fast Molly's fluid builds back up.
Oddly enough when they checked their fluids 3 days after the last reduction Emma's fluids had stabilized meaning she didnt really lose much more fluid and Molly's fluids had dropped down to 8cm! As thankful as I was that her fluids hadnt increased so dramatically as in the past, I didnt want to get too excited incase it changed overnight.
Well it has now been 5 whole days since my last amnio reduction and not only has Molly not gained ANY more fluid BUT EMMA the one who can never get enough fluid because she is squashed by Molly actually has slightly MORE fluid than MOLLY does!!!!
Isnt that just CRAZY???
Both girls fluid levels are really close to each other. Emma has around 4.7cm and Molly has around 3.6.
I made the DR check twice just to be sure.
It is the wildest thing ever. But I swear to you, I have been so worried and so stressed and so many sleepless nights and crying days that I really feel like God gave this to me as reassurance that my girls are infact going to be just fine.
Rick told me this morning that he had a really good feeling about today and boy was his feeling right. Today we have recieved the best news yet and I am SO grateful. I cant even say enough how thankful I am that this peace has finally come over me.
This is not to say that tomorrow wont have its struggles of its own, but as for today I am at peace and I know that God really is hearing all of our cries.
It is just so amazing to me how Molly should be producing way too much fluid and for 5 whole days her fluid levels have continued to drop down to normal levels allowing her sister's fluid levels to come up to normal levels.
We had so many laughs today seeing them on the ultrasound. Emma was moving around so much more than I have ever seen her be able to move. And let me tell you, the girl will NOT be allowed to wear dresses when she comes into this world because the little miss thang would not keep her legs closed!!! hahaha
Both babies are doing great at breathing with their lungs already. You can see their little rib cages going in and out on the ultra sound. They are sucking and swallowing. Their hearts looked good, and all around they are doing far better than doctors have expected.
So i am really excited about todays news and I pray whole heartedly that each day continues to bring better news!!
Thank you so much for lifting our girls up to our God over and over. I am certain that He IS listening!!!!
Erika, I am so thankful God has given you this day to be happy; the prayers will continue to flow from North Carolina, you can be sure. I have other family members praying for you; they said if Mom asks us to pray, she has good reason for us to follow her lead. Bless all four of you and we'll take one day at a time. Miss talking to you.
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Oh thank God, Erika! This news brings tears to my eyes! Amazing. God is so amazing and good! Will continue to pray for more days like this!
ReplyDeleteErika I do not know you personally but have read Tesha's posts and have been inspired by your faith. It is trully amazing what the LORD can do. There is power in prayer and have comfort in that. We will continue to pray for your babies and the rest of your family. May God continue to BLESS.
ReplyDeleteMiracles can only happen when the situation is difficult. Great miracles can only happen when things are impossible!!! Isn't it awesome we serve a God who LOVES it when people tell Him He can't do something!!! Love it when He reminds everyone that He created us, He created medicine and science, and He is STILL creating miracles! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! It'll be fun to see how God works all of this for His glory!!! I pray for your precious girls everyday!! I look forward to Facebook being flooded with pictures of them when they make their HEALTHY entrance into this world!!
~~~Kia
YES!!!!! I am SOOOO glad to hear this news!!! God is so amazingly faithful and good to us!!! You guys will stay in our prayers but I look forward to nothing but good news from you from now on!!! I can't wait to meet those precious HEALTHY little girls. Love you all!
ReplyDeleteYyyyESSSS! *laughs and cries with you* God is GOOD! :D
ReplyDeleteGod is awesome! Where the doctor's couldn't reach, God could. We've been praying for y'all and we continue to pray that, when the time is right, you'll meet two healthy baby girls. There's nothing to compare the feeling of having a child, and we pray that God will continue to keep his hand on you and your babies and make the rest of the pregnancy as smooth as it can be. Congratulations and good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you to all. I cant say enough times how much of an enouragement all of you are to Rick and I.
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