Jen keeping you in out thoughts and prayers for healthy and happy babies and a healthy and happy Mama too.

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Okay, so far so good. Jen, I know you will do everything in your power. Keep your chin up, we’ll be thinking of you.

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Jen keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!!

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Hello to Everyone!!!

Thank you so much for the well wishes. Today is 22 weeks and we are still in the game and trying to remain positive. The high risk doctor came in during my scan today and said the fluid is still minimal - not able to be measured - around baby A. So whatever is in there is what is recirculating. Baby A - our little girl still has a heartbeat, stomach and bladder and she is fighting so hard! I truly think she is an angel...the longer she hangs on the better the chances baby B (our little boy) has of surviving. As the high risk doctor put it - he is "clueless to what is going on right now". The doctors are hopeful for Baby B - but I don't think they are as hopeful for Baby A (DH and I decided on Abigail - so I'll refer to her as Abigail). Since my water broke a little over 20 weeks - it is likely that her lungs are not going to develop properly and her chances of making it as a preemie are pretty slim. Also, when there is less/no fluid there is more stress on the chord! Right now she is getting what she needs and her little heart is beating away! But as she moves and there is no cushion (fluid) the chord may start to break down. It is encouraging that we have made it almost 2 weeks...and 2 more weeks will get us to our first goal of 24 weeks...anything after that is "gravy".

I am in the antipartum unit on modified bedrest and there are a few others here - mostly with shortened cervix and contractions. I think there are 5 of us...too bad we are all on bed rest and can't visit to help pass the time! Labor and Delivery is on one side of us and the nursery is on the other side..so I often hear them wheeling the babies to the nursery and I just want to cry. I just feel so dam angry! Why does this have to be so hard. Wasn't 3 years of waiting and 4 IVFs enough...why this now? I just don't understand. One of the nurses here said the hardest part of this whole ordeal is "accepting" and she is right. So many times I just want to throw something across the room and scream..why is this happening???? But I am starting to accept - this is my situation and I can scream and cry or I can accept and do what I can to get me and my babies through the next 2 - 6 weeks. Don't get me wrong - I have my moments.

I went through a phase during IVF and infertility where I was so angry with God...I just felt like there was so much cra* going on in my life - why now did I have to deal with that. Why me - what did I ever do??? But, within the last week or so - I have felt such emotional pain - but also comfort? I feel as though I can feel all the thoughts and prayers that are being offered for me, DH and our babies. The support and love of friends and family has been incredible!!! And while the emotional pain is 10 times worse today then my worst day struggling with infertility - I do feel that God is protecting my little Angel Abigail and helping her hang on!!!! And, giving me the sanity to stay in this room for the last 2 weeks and for the next 6weeks.

OK - that's enough from me! You guys are great!

Thanks again to everyone!!! I will try to check in and post when I can!

Oh, and congrats to all the March BFPs! I hope and pray for a healthy and happy 9 months for you!!!

Jen

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jen-you and your precious babies will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God is watching over you and your little ones.

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Jen- you, your Dh, and your precious little babies are still in my prayers.
We are all here for you...
(((HUGS))

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I'm so glad to hear from you. Well...everyone is still hanging in there, that's good to hear. Jen, I hope and pray that they will get here safely. I'm heartbroken for you that the prognosis isn't better for Abigail. Sounds like you have a helluva fighter in there.

I know your emotions and thoughts are going to be all over the place. I can only imagine. That tiny angel is going strong, little heart beating away; what a profound gift given to her brother, momma and daddy. If she does go to God on angels wings, she will have given all her strength to help get her brother here as safely as possible.

Now I'm crying. I want to hug your neck. And I'm hoping with all my might for a miracle. Two of them.

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Jen-What a little fighter Miss Abigail is!! One goal met, bring on the others!

I know that I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through, but just know that we are all here rooting for you guys (all 4 of you!). I'll keep you in my prayers!

Keep us posted on any big tests, procedures etc. and we'll give you an extra boost!!

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Dearest Jen, Your words are heartbreaking yet so enlightening at the same time. You are such a fighter yourself for going through all of this for your babies. It is so hard to not worry but the best comfort you have is that you have to work with the things that you can control and leave the rest up to the Big Guy Upstairs. I am praying for little Abigail and Baby Boy to hang on and be strong. Super big cyber ((((HUGS)))) to you and your family!!

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Jen - thanks for posting. I can't imagine all you must feel right now. I'm so glad you can feel the positive energy of our prayers - there will be lots more to come.

By the way, does Baby Boy have a name?

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Jen I keep checking in on you and so glad to hear you all are hanging in there. I am praying but have no doubt little Abigail is going to be a fighter like her Momma and make it to live a normal life. Do you have a name for the little boy yet? Sorry if I missed it. Jen you are in our prayers and have added you to the prayer list at church too. We have some awesome prayer warriors there and they say they know it is going to all work out for the new family of four. Keep us updated and know we are sending prayers up for all of you constantly.

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Jen you and your babies are in my prayers.

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Jen - I am still thinking of you & your little miracles. Stay positive - you & the little ones will get through this!!

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Jen, I am praying for you daily, and was so happy to see you post. I think little Abigail ( I love the meaning of that name btw) is a fighter, I hope she just keeps fighting.
Can they do an amnio infusion to give her some cushion in there?

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Jen - your post was just beautiful in a way. The way you spoke of your babies. I will also being praying for all of you!!

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Jen, you are so strong. You are seriously one amazing woman. I am just blown away at your determination and love for these little babies. You've gone through so much for them and I have no doubt that they will continue to fight for their Mama as you've fought for them. You're always in my thoughts.

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So I am now a ball full of tears!! Come on little Abigail hang on for just a little bit longer. Keep fighting. Jen you are constantly in my thoughts. I wish you all the strength and courage. Please continue to keep us posted on you and your little ones.

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