Well we went downstairs for our weekly ultrasound. Everything was as was expected. The babies heart rates were all good and everything was normal except for the amount of fluid around baby A. Last week there was no fluid around that baby at all, but today there was about 2cm surrounding him. They also told us that they don't like it to get below 5cm. We realize that we won't get to that 5cm mark, but at least there is some fluid now. We will continue to pray for more fluid to surround Baby A.
The exciting news of the day was that Dr. Floyd told Steph she could take a shower as long as she sat in the shower on the stool. This got her pretty excited. However, when we went down to the ultrasound, instead of trying to cram the bed into the little room, she had to walk about 4 steps from the bed to the ultrasound table. It was the first time she has even sat up since last Sunday. Needless to say, she got very light headed when she sat up. And the total of 8 steps to and from wore her out so bad that she decided that her legs hurt too much to take a shower today. I think she was also super nervous to see how her body would respond to this, but other than a few cramps she is feeling fine. Its amazing the amount of muscle atrophy that takes place in just one week. I can't imagine how week her legs will be when this is all said and done.
Please continue to pray for Steph and the babies, especially Baby A. We need to make it at least another 4 weeks for the babies to have a chance at surviving, and we'd love to make it longer.
Matt, tell Steph hello. I had been wondering about her physical condition. Do the doctors want her to lie completely still in bed or is there a possibility that you could move her arms and legs through range of motion exercises while she's lying there? I'm thankful that baby A now has more water. Just a few more weeks . . .
ReplyDeleteHow did your interviews go? Did anything come of them?
xoxo, Angie
Who says Baby A cant get to 5 cm!?!
ReplyDeleteOh, I cant imagine. Its so special, what you are willing to do for the babies.
Steph, you will be amazed at how quickly you are up and being mommy to all of these babies after they are born! You will gain strength and lose weight and everything so fast.
We are praying for all of you.