We made it! 28 weeks is a huge milestone because the babies are no longer at risk of being severely premature. This means that their odds of living are like that of a full-term baby, and their odds of serious complications are much lower. Another great thing about making it to 28 weeks is that they most likely won't have to get their nutrition from an IV or a stomach tube. They would have a tube running from their noses directly to their stomachs and could receive breast milk.
The next milestone will be 32 weeks. If we hold out that long, their risks for major preemie problems like brain bleeds and necrotizing enterocolitis are extremely low. They still may have breathing problems, and if they're born before 34-35 weeks they won't be able to breathe, suck, and swallow all at the same time (meaning they can't take a bottle or be directly breastfed), but both of those problems can be overcome.
We had another ultrasound this morning, and everything looks great. Both girls are now head down, so on the ultrasound, you can see two itty bitty heads right next to each other. Pretty neat. Fluid is still low and will be until we deliver, but Baby A is not showing any signs of distress.
This weekend we'll be celebrating Brady's 3rd birthday a little early with lots of family, friends, cake, and jumping around. (I hope to be Skyped in for some of the festivities.) Hope your weekend is as fun.
We'll have another ultrasound Tuesday and get new measurements, so I'll report back after that ultrasound. More updates soon.
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Great news!! Remember I had my girls at exactly 29wks. They were 2lbs 10oz. They spent 8wks in the NICU. They did very well. Did you know we have a former Grover that works in the NICU there? They used to live in the Evans' house. Have you seen the Discovery documentary called "Multiples in the Womb"? It is really great! I have a copy if you haven't seen it. I can drop it with Shawn or maybe make it there for a visit!! Take it easy!!
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