Yesterday we had our 3rd amnio reduction. Before they did the procedure they measured their fluids and Emma had dropped down to 0.5cm and Molly was up to 13 cm. They ended up removing 6 pounds of fluid from Molly this brought her down to around 7 cm of fluid.
During the procedure they have a needle and vaccum inserted in my belly and as the fluid is being drawn out it is going into a big jar and I always ask the Doctor to let me hold the jar of fluid. I know it sounds strange but it just makes me feel closer to my baby because they are taking what she is living in and putting it in my hands. Its a bonding moment for me, for sure.
This evening they came in and gave me an ultra sound to see what kind of progress the girls have made since the procedure. And while Molly has still gained more fluid...she has gone from 7cm to 9.4 cm Emma has also had time to do some catching up. Emma went from 0.5cm of fluid to 4.7 cm of fluid in just a day. So that is a blessing that reducing all that fluid from Molly has allowed Emma to catch up. Please pray that Emma is able to continue to produce enough fluid and that Molly can slow her production down some.
Too much fluid for Molly isnt healthy for her and it deprives Emma of what she needs.
They are suppose to check their weight/growths next friday. I am praying that there is not a huge difference in their sizes. As long as they are moderately close together then that means Emma is not being too deprived nutritonally.
I have had several people ask me if I am going crazy having to live in this hospital and honestly, I am thankful for each day that I am here because that means its another day that I am pregnant and its another day that my baby girls are safe and healthy. Thank you for all of the phone calls, messages, and visitors. It is nice to have some extra company.
Knowing that my baby girls are loved so much by others means the world to us. There are so many people praying for our babies and thank you just doesnt seem to say enough.
We will continue to keep all of you posted.
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