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05-08-2008, 09:10 PM
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Jen I am thinking of you today! I hope you check in soon! I love you and the babies and pray for comfort today.
    
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05-09-2008, 08:20 AM
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I got an update from Jen yesterday. I'm guessing she didn't have time to post for everyone....
We had our ultrasound yesterday for 29 weeks. He is measuring 2 pounds 14 ozs and she is measuring 2 pounds 6 ounces. She is catching up. She was 3 weeks behind and now she is measuring a little less then 2 weeks behind. My doctor finally said - you know she had broken all the rules already...who knows what will happen. I want to have the NICU doctors come in again. I did ask my doctor if there was a way that she could grow tissue after she is born and he said no. So basically it is just what was there when she lost the fluid. I guess I will wait to speak to the NICU. I also asked him when we will take them if she doesn't go into distress and he said - well, most would say 38 weeks (yikes) but he would probaby take at 36 weeks...I almost started crying- what happened to 34 weeks??? I want them to be strong and healthy but how will I make it until June...the end of June?????? I know - just one day at a time! Right now our goal is 32 weeks - it won't be hard to get to 34 weeks and then 36 weeks...2 weeks at a time, right? I have to say - I am so uncomfortable. I ache all over - legs, back, stomach - i feel like my uterus, diaphragm, liver and any other organ is cramped about 2 inches below my ribs. I'm trying not to complain...but I think it is the bedrest that is making me crack!
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05-09-2008, 11:29 AM
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That's great that she is gaining -- they're good size Jen! You're doing great -- yes one day at a time, with meltdowns allowed as needed.
 We're all pulling so hard for you and for them, that all this will go as absolutely well as possible. She has already suprised the heck out of everyone, you know? {hugs your neck}
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05-09-2008, 01:56 PM
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Hey all!
Thanks Rebecca for updating everyone for me! Can you believe it...29 weeks! I cannot even begin to tell you how incredible this entire experience has been! I feel so fortunate to still be here! It is almost impossible to wrap my mind around the miracle that has happened so far! They didn't even think i would make it 3 days and here we are 1 day away from 9 weeks!!! The tech made a comment at the ultrasound on Wednesday that Abigail is going to come out laughing at everyone when she is born...i hope she does!!! My doctor read the report to me and I almost started crying. It said Twin A: "fetal test results are reassuring". Wow - no one has ever said anything "reassuring" about our little Abigail. Andrew is doing just perfect. I feel bad - I always give updates on Abigail. The tech printed out a picture for me of the two of them - there heads are together. He has been head down for the last week and she is transverse - but both their heads meet. I think they totally feel each other's presence and it is keeping them going strong! God Bless my little angels! Thank you so much for all your prayers!!!! Our goal is still 32 weeks right now but I am counting down the days to 36 - 38 weeks! On 5/26 (2 days before 32 weeks) it will be the 35th Anniversary of my father's death...he died when I was 22 months old. I think he is really looking out for his grandchildren -hopefully he'll help them get through the 32nd week with flying colors and take us to 33 weeks or more! Thanks again!!! I wish I could meet each and everyone of you and Thank you in person! All of your prayers are so much appreciated! Jen
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05-09-2008, 02:21 PM
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*tears*
Jen ~ It amazing; sometimes it seems like last week that we got the news, sometimes it seems like it's been forever. I'm sure that's pretty magnified on your end.  It's okay -- when it comes to Andrew, I think we're all clear that no news is good news. I'm glad about Abigail looking 'reassuring'. That's a great word to hear I bet. Keep on truckin' momma!
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05-09-2008, 02:41 PM
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Jen - I think you are absolutely right! Those babies have a very special angel watching over them!!! I can't wait to meet both of your babies!!! Take a pic with your phone of pic of them!!! We want to see their picture!
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05-09-2008, 03:03 PM
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jen-
 , you are doing incredible. Your precious little ones are amazing everyone. They definitely have a special angel watching over them. It is wonderful that Abigail is doing so well, she is a strong one. It must be incredible seeing them head to head with each other in the u/s. Thank you for the update, I know personally I wait to hear each week about your progress.
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05-09-2008, 03:48 PM
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Jen, I think that tech was right and Abbigail will come out laughing and her first words will be screw you doctors. I am so happy for you right now! And just so you know, my BFFs DD has severe scoliosis and 2 years ago they said her lungs only were functioning about at 1/3 and that is all she would ever have and now they are up to 3/4 function so I am sure that the docs cannot predict everything that will happen to her.
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05-09-2008, 10:13 PM
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Thanks for updating Jen. We are still hoping, praying and cheering!
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05-10-2008, 09:43 AM
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Jen you should be a writer when all this is over. Everytime I read your posts I get emotional. I am cheering for the babies and praying for you! I love you!
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05-11-2008, 06:49 AM
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Amazing!! You amaze me, your babies amaze me--the whole thing is amazing!! We're still cheering and praying over here. I love to get your updates--it seems like each week Abigail finds a new way to trick everybody! And Andrew--holding steady--being a little rock for his Mom and Sister! Blessings to all of you!
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05-11-2008, 04:27 PM
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Jen, I am so thankful you and the babies are doing well. Have you talked to your doctors about ECMO? It is a heart/lung bypass that can allow Abigail's lungs to heal. They can do a fetal lung assessment in utero to determine how much lung tissue she has developed and use ECMO when she is born to allow her lungs to recover from the PPROM. I am sure you have done lots of research but I found these two websites that explain fetal lung assessment and ECMO. Let me know if you have any questions.
http://www.medical.philips.com/main/...by_Vergani.pdf http://www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/...or_parents.pdf
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05-12-2008, 07:14 AM
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Jend just know God is in control not these doctors, and through God all is possible. Little Abigail may be just perfect when she arrives here and Andrew too. It is okay to complain, I know it is hard to just lie in the bed all day. I know I speak for most here we come and check in praying you and the sweethearts have made it another day, another week and another mile stone. Continuing to pray for you. Keep us updated as you can.
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