T&P Please!!

marcobonny · December 2013

Im 31 weeks today.

We had an MFM appt on Tuesday and we found out some unexpected news. Thanks to my awesome Midwife she took exact notes from the doctor. Here's her notes:

Baby A: "Double bubble"-narrowing of connection from stomach to duodeum. Specifically the piloris sphincter. This is classified as a small bowel obstruction. It is more pronounced at todays visit than last look. Recommended delivery at UCDavis. Surgery for this may occur immediately after birth or may be delayed depending on how she can handle food-unless the surgeons give another reason to do so sooner. Twins are monochorionic-identical. Possible prominant (enlarged) adrenal on left kidney (this will be monitored along with everything else-it's possibly a side effect of the other issues) No twin to twin transfusion noted so far. Recommended delivery @37 weeks due to possibility of rapid twin to twin transfusion. Baby's heart: Aorta is coming from center of the heart instead of the left side. Appears to have gaps in the heart that he is unsure of what they are or what problems this could cause. Unsure of the health of the structure of the aorta-where it inserts the heart. Referring to a pediatric cardiologist Dr. Raffner with UCDavis, to assess these issues. Fluid collection on the side of baby's lung-unknown reason-unsure what it is.

Baby B: will be watched for similar issues due to belief that they are identical twins: Baby B heart is excellent. Stomach however appears to be enlarged like baby A was in the very first ultrasound. No double bubble yet. Everything else appears healthy on baby b. Will watch stomach-and continue to look for similar issues as care progresses.

T&P's would be appreciated! Has anyone else experienced this with their identical twins?

TheDairyQueenx3 · December 2013

No experience but you, your family, and your babies are in my prayers. Keep us updated on the babies.

xnbride · December 2013

Big hugs. It sounds like you are in good hands and that you will have a great team surrounding you when you give birth.

24karat · December 2013

::hugs::

I don't have experience with these specific concerns, but I will definitely be keeping you and your babes in my thoughts and prayers. Try to focus on the good parts. You've made it to 31 weeks (which is awesome in and of itself with twins!) and it sounds like your team is keeping very close tabs on them. Keep us updated!