Had our appointment today and things were not better. Jack had grown and is again right on track. Luke did not grow much at all--only gained about 3 ounces. Dr. C did the doppler flow studies and Luke's blood flow was still decreased and now is having some reverse flow from the placenta. Basically when he is trying to send blood back through the umbilical cord to the placenta, some of it is coming back. Dr. C is very concerned and told us our options today. He is a little confused as to why Luke is having so many problems since he is convinced that they are identical twins. Our options were: deliver or do an amniocentesis today and check them next week. We do not want to deliver this early so we chose the amnio. The point of the amnio is to check for any possible genetic or chromosomal problems. Since Dr. C thinks they are identical twins--it would be almost impossible for one to have something and the other one to be fine. So we did the amnio to find out if Luke has something (and therefore would not be identical).
Now our choices from here get even harder:
1. If nothing comes back and Luke is perfectly healthy--we will deliver early.
2. If something minor comes back on Luke--we decide whether it would be better to deliver or to try to wait it out a little longer.
3. If something major comes back on Luke--like something that would be life threatening and/or non-compatible with life outside of the womb--we discuss whether we go ahead and take them early and risk Jack OR we leave them alone and give Jack the best chance and just hope that Luke could make it too. The ultimate goal in this case would be for Jack's survival and Luke
probably not make it.
We chose to do the amnio--it gives the babies a week longer to develop and might give us a few more options. We will go see Dr. C again on Wed. They went ahead and gave me the first of 2 steroid shots to help develop the babies lungs. That will help them if we deliver early. I go back tomorrow to Dr. W and get my second shot.
I want to thank everyone who has been praying for us and ask for continued prayers. I know God has a plan for us--even if I don't understand it. Ken and I are both a wreck and scared for our boys' lives. The decisions we are going to have to make are heartbreaking and so hard. We are trying to lean on God and trust in His plan--even though it is really hard right now. Please keep praying for us and our twin boys. We need all that we can get. God can do miracles and we are asking for one now!!
4 comments:
I have been praying for both of you and the boys. I am glad you have this blog, I have been paying close attention to all these details. You are both so strong. Miss you and love you.
I was sent the prayer request from Kylie. I have 2 1/2 yr old quintuplets. I delivered at 27w 6d with lots of complications. I know this is scary. My babies are perfect. I know it is pretty early, and lots can happen, but hang in there and I believe things will be fine. I do have some personal experience/advice for the options you have been given. If you have questions or just want to talk to someone who has been there email me thewrightfive@hotmail.com
my blog is thewrightfive.blogspot.com I am praying for you!
My thoughts, prayers, faith, hopes, are with you. Love you both!
My prayers are with all of you! I am glad to hear Rachel has received steroids, they truly help with lung development. 27 weeks is better than 25 weeks. God will give you wisdom to make your decision. will anxiously await your next update.
God's Grace and Peace to you!
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