Ultrasound Update

Becky had an ultrasound to see where we stand this morning. The good news is that everything looks the same as it did on Monday. Baby A's sac is still low on fluid, but her heartbeat is strong and the blood flow is good.

We did learn an interesting fact. Having a Baby B there is actually gives Baby A more room to move and learn to breathe. Typically, if there is one baby and the fluid levels get low there becomes less and less room for the baby to move because the sac deflates. With Baby B there, there actually ends up being more room for Baby A to move. The reason being is that the membrane that is between them is soft and there is little resistance (unlike the surrounding organs). This allows Baby A to stretch and have more freedom of movement. This will help with lung development. Baby B is happy to help. It will be good practice for sharing a room later.

Everything else is status quo at the moment. Again the biggest risk is infection. With a tear in the sac, it allows bacteria in that would not be able to normally get there. If something gets in that causes an infection then it would cause labor. We are going to be looking into a large plastic bubble for Becky to live in for the next 10 weeks. I am actually shocked that Human Plastic Bubble had no matches on Craigslist.

On a personal note, Becky and I would like to thank everyone for the unbelievable support and love that we have received. We feel humbled, grateful and touched by every note, call, prayer and thought. I do not think there is any way that we will ever be able to truly express how much each and everyone of you means to us. In the meantime we love each and every one of you and thank you.

More updates soon!