XP: Thoughts & Prayers Needed (again)...

September2007 · May 2011

XP from PAIF:

Here's the latest: Baby A grew 6 oz from 2 weeks ago and is now in the 31st percentile, weighing right around 2lb 11oz.. Baby B did NOT grow at all. Yeah, at ALL. He's still 1lb 15oz and is now in the 6th percentile (which is bad). So, we're talking delivery in weeks at this point, but I have to go back every other day for more testing. I had the first steroid shot today, and will do the 2nd steroid shot tomorrow, then another doppler check and u/s on Wednesday, Friday, and Tuesday. The confusing piece and the reason we're not delivering yet but they went with the steroid shots, Baby B's still getting good blood flow, cord pressure looks normal, and he's moving all around in there, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense, with the no weight gain, they usually see restricted flow/pressure (which is not the case for us). Both our MFM and our OB were a little confused by this, but there's no rhyme or reason at this point.

Our new(er) MFM agreed to take us on in his twin clinic (he usually focuses on mono/mono or mono/di twins, and not di/di like we have.) He will be the one to deliver us, most likely in the next few weeks.

It's looking like my August babies will be June babies...

lololoco · May 2011

Oh my goodness! Bless your heart, I know that has got to be super stressful

. I'm praying they figure out why Baby B is not growing and he has a major growth spurt this week!! Keep us posted!

Matt Dvorak · May 2011

I'm so sorry that you're going through this

Just wanted to let you know that a friend of mine delivered her twins early a few years back and the smallest one was less than 2 lbs (I forgot exactly how much she weighed). They now are beautiful healthy girls - I hope that you have the same outcome :-)

cmw&tdm · May 2011

Sending prayers. I hope you see growth with Baby B in the next few weeks and that the babies do well when it's time for you to deliver.

ijack · May 2011

Oh Sept, I am so sorry

It's so scary to know what could be in store for you and I hope that baby B was just having a weird day and that your next u/s shows him to be larger. I am SO happy that you got the steroid shots though, they really are a miracle drug. You're almost 30w which is really awesome, though I know that's a very small reassurance when you're looking at having a preemie. If there is anything I can do please let me know, I know you're terrified right now and it's a horrible place to be.

melaniedel · May 2011

Thoughts and prayers to your family and babies. God bless you all! Keep us posted!

esastephanie · May 2011

Sending good thoughts your way...

tourqeyes · May 2011

Thinking of you and your twins!

liljen7755 · May 2011

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this. You and the babies are in my thoughts and prayers.

DanielleD7 · May 2011

I really hope they see some growth with Baby B. I will be sending T & P!

TanyaKM · May 2011

I'm sorry to hear that the news isn't better. Grow baby B grow!! We are all pulling for you and your LOs!

jsw555 · May 2011

So sorry you're going through this. We're in a very similar boat, with our Baby A in the 2nd percentile, down from 8th percentile two weeks ago. I go in twice a week for Dopplers to check the blod flow and had the steroid shots over the weekend. The blood flow looks ok, at the bottom end of the acceptable range. We're hoping to get to 32 weeks. In any case, my thoughts and prayers are with you!

kjgilhoo · May 2011

Grow baby B grow! I hope that the next measurements are better and that the docs are confident leaving delivery for a few more weeks.

mgarza1231 · May 2011

Prayers going to you and your babies. Good luck with everything and keep us posted!

stylechild622 · May 2011

keeping you and your lil beans in my T&Ps. i pray for them to be healthy babies.

Msanchez1125 · May 2011

So sorry to hear!

Just wanted you to know, I have seen this before. My sister has twin girls... and the same thing happened to them. They were both born and are OK now, but one was way bigger than the other. They thought they were twin to twin, then they told her to abort one... glad she didnt listen- they are perfect good luck