Jend, just letting you know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Here is to another week soon gone, keep up the good work!

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Thinking of y'all! {{{squeeze}}}

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Happy 25 weeks! I hope everything is still progressing well

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jen, thinking of you today. Lots of prayers, hope it is a uneventful week. 25 wks! YA!

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I was thinking about you too last night, Jen. Yay for another week! Give an update when you are up to it. 28 weeks is right around the corner, honey!

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Jen-Thinking about you and your precious little babies. (((hugs)))

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Jend just letting you know we are thinking and praying of you all.

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OMG! JEND! ~ I have been MIA for a long time and I just saw this thread. I went through so many emotions while reading through all of your posts, I can only imagine what yours must be like! I am in awe of your hard work and determination, I just know your little babies will be perfect! I am praying for you and your family. Congratulations on making 25 weeks.... You are doing an incredible job!

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Hello Everyone- so we have made it through another week! Everyday counts! I think the doctor said for everyday they hold out - that is 3 less days in the NICU!

The NICU is one of the best. It is a regional NICU most hospitals in the area transport babies to this hospital. I met with the head of the NICU and he was wonderful. We had a nice long conversation. He gave me tons of statistics - all of which were a little scarey - but he was very optimistic. He even said he would not consider Abigail's chances of survival as slim as we thought. He said it is nothing we can evaluate until she is here - but she does have a chance if she can hold out until at least 28 weeks. Of course this was after the Perinatologist (high risk OB) came in and told me that things did not look good and that she was measuring 2 weeks behind. She also said that the lack of fluid would not cause the baby's growth to slow - so perhaps there is a chromosome issue (not sure if you remember we did screen positive in the 1st trimester) - but then after all that she said - that is probably not the case (I swear some of the doctors make my head spin). The doctor in the NICU did say it was a little concerning and that our course of treatment or plan was a good one. My husband and I have decided that if Abigail goes into distress at any point before 28 weeks (she is showing no signs right now) we would do nothing - meaning we would not deliver to save her! I feel so cold saying that - but I felt much peace after making that decision. The doctor in the NICU explained how they feel all life is precious but that they are very up front and honest about a child and their chances for survival as well as intact survival - meaning - a life without disabilities. A "healthy baby would have a difficult time at 25-27 weeks and a baby with no fluid for 5 - 8 weeks would have a tougher time probably. I just don't want her to suffer. She has been fighting for so long - I just want her to be peaceful! The good news is the NICU doctor said he didn't think she was suffering now- he said she is probably very comfortable in her environment right now. Once we get to 28 weeks we will re-evalulate our decision. At that point - if she is going to live - at least she will have a better chance. So we wait - and we take it one day at a time!

OK - talk to you all soon!!!

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Yay!! I'm glad to hear that you and your little ones made it another week.
We are praying for many more.
Keep up the good work!!

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Jen, I'm so proud of you. I imagine there are times when you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, and times when you feel helpless like you aren't doing anything.

I'm glad you found peace with your decision not to induce if something happens. That is so important, to find peace with it, I mean. Please, don't feel awful saying anything to us. No one can possibly make any judgement about how they would feel or what they would do, and everyone loves you and is in awe of your bravery throughout the past few years, and throughout the past five weeks.

LESS THAN 3 WEEKS TO GO UNTIL 28 WEEKS! Go babies go! You can do it!

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Hey Jen-glad to see you on. I'm so sorry for all of the tough decisions you guys are facing. I have to say that your logic makes perfect sense to me, though I am sure it was a difficult decision to come to. Looks like little Miss Abigail isn't leaving the decisions to you though--she has her own ideas! We pray for you guys daily! How is dh holding up?

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Jen~ Keeping you & your babies in my prayers.

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jen-thank you for updating. you are doing such a wonderful job! Keep up the great work. We are praying for you daily.

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Jend Little Abigail is one tough little girl, just like her Momma. I have complete faith in what you and your husband have decided. I know it it heart wrenching either way, and what you have decided is the only real answer. I do believe this little girl is a fighter, and we will see in the next couple weeks her true spirit come out. Forrest and I pray for you all everynight, and through out the day. Would love to be there for you to help you as needed. Keep up the good work little Momma.

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Jen-28 weeks is just around the corner. Hopefully Abigail will continue fighting. I just want to say again I admire your strength and also understand why you have to make the decisions you are. Though tough ones, you and DH have put a lot of thought into and have to consider many things. I continue to hope and pray for you and your babies.

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Jend, thinking and praying for you and your little ones.

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