So we went into the Perinatologist in I.F. and I think the appt. went well. The Doc was really nice(Dr. Balfort). As far as they can see right now they think there was only one placenta. Which isn't worst case scenario but definitely not best either. So they want to see me every two weeks in addition to me seeing my regular OB doc. And with my history they want to keep a close eye on things!!! So what they are watching for is Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome.(TTTS)
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is the result of an intrauterine blood transfusion from one twin (donor) to another twin (recipient). TTTS only occurs in monozygotic (identical) twins with a monochorionic placenta. The donor twin is often smaller with a birth weight 20% less than the recipient's birth weight. The donor twin is often anemic and the recipient twin is often plethoric with hemoglobin differences greater than 5 g/dL. (I got this definition from www.emedicine.com/med/topic3410.htm
As long as they keep a close eye on them there are thing the Docs can do if they notice they develop TTTS.
I feel confident that everything will be ok.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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What I Wish Everyone Knew
I wish everyone knew that this hurt never goes away. We still need support, and I still need to hear my son and daughters' name. Now, even more than before, I NEED to have their lives validated.
I wish everyone knew ....that even though my babies' deaths were the most painful experience of my life, I am grateful for the pain, and I would still choose to have them even knowing that it would end the same....and I would give anything to cuddle them in my arms again, if only for a brief moment.
I wish everyone knew... that my heart leaps with joy every time someone asks me about my babies.
I wish everyone knew that a baby's age or size at birth or death does not determine to how much of a person he or she was or how much they will be loved or missed.
I wish everyone knew that an early miscarriage and/or losing a tiny baby is just as difficult and painful as losing any other child.
I wish everyone knew how much I need to talk about mybabies, and how happy it makes me when someone asks about them.
I wish everyone knew the struggle that I go through everyday to answer the simplest questions, like: How many children do you have?
I wish everyone knew it is ok to talk about my loss.
I wish everyone knew that I think of my babies all the time.
I wish everyone knew that I have completely changed because of my experiences.
I wish everyone knew how much I love and miss my babies.
I wish everyone knew how much I need to talk about them and remember them.
I wish everyone knew what it felt like to hold them, still, perfect, breathtaking and have to leave them.
I wish everyone knew what it felt like to long for just 1 more second with their baby. Maybe then they could truly cherish all the billions of seconds they get with theirs.
I wish everyone knew that us mommies who lose our babies carry them with us everywhere we go...for the rest of our lives...and to say we are changed...is putting it rather lightly.
I wish everyone knew and appreciated what an absolute miracle each and every child is, from conception to birth, viable and enviable.
I wish everyone knew that even though I can smile and go to work and "function" like everyone else, I'm not like everyone else.
I wish everyone knew that even if you don't know what to say to me, saying nothing at all is more painful than you can imagine. Ignoring me and never speaking to me again because it makes you uncomfortable to be around me is worse than being uncomfortable or saying the wrong thing.
I wish everyone knew ....that even though my babies' deaths were the most painful experience of my life, I am grateful for the pain, and I would still choose to have them even knowing that it would end the same....and I would give anything to cuddle them in my arms again, if only for a brief moment.
I wish everyone knew... that my heart leaps with joy every time someone asks me about my babies.
I wish everyone knew that a baby's age or size at birth or death does not determine to how much of a person he or she was or how much they will be loved or missed.
I wish everyone knew that an early miscarriage and/or losing a tiny baby is just as difficult and painful as losing any other child.
I wish everyone knew how much I need to talk about mybabies, and how happy it makes me when someone asks about them.
I wish everyone knew the struggle that I go through everyday to answer the simplest questions, like: How many children do you have?
I wish everyone knew it is ok to talk about my loss.
I wish everyone knew that I think of my babies all the time.
I wish everyone knew that I have completely changed because of my experiences.
I wish everyone knew how much I love and miss my babies.
I wish everyone knew how much I need to talk about them and remember them.
I wish everyone knew what it felt like to hold them, still, perfect, breathtaking and have to leave them.
I wish everyone knew what it felt like to long for just 1 more second with their baby. Maybe then they could truly cherish all the billions of seconds they get with theirs.
I wish everyone knew that us mommies who lose our babies carry them with us everywhere we go...for the rest of our lives...and to say we are changed...is putting it rather lightly.
I wish everyone knew and appreciated what an absolute miracle each and every child is, from conception to birth, viable and enviable.
I wish everyone knew that even though I can smile and go to work and "function" like everyone else, I'm not like everyone else.
I wish everyone knew that even if you don't know what to say to me, saying nothing at all is more painful than you can imagine. Ignoring me and never speaking to me again because it makes you uncomfortable to be around me is worse than being uncomfortable or saying the wrong thing.
10 comments:
You are soo great Darcie!!! I will pray and hope that everything will be okay too. That is a lot to take in, I am glad that YOU understand all of it!!
Take it easy!!!!
TWINS..... that is just wonderful!
Wow! I'm glad there are good docs to keep an eye on things, how are you feeling?
Good luck. Let me know if you need Callie to play somewhere during your many trips to IF, we'd love to have her over!!
I have been organizing like a nesting pregnant woman and I found pics from my wedding with you catching my boquet!! Fun Memories!!
Hope that all goes well. Sounds like you have good doctor.
Good luck with everything! You'll be in our prayers. We'll be in Driggs the 22-30 of July. We'd love to see you guys!
thanks for the update Darc... we are praying for you! xoxo
Darcie! There was no need to apologize! If I were pregnant I would be telling the world! Jared never checks the blog, but I told him about you expecting and he said that was awesome (my intention was for him to come and leave you a comment but apparently that didn't happen) :)
Hey Darc,
Sounds like they are making sure you are taken care of, thats good. I think its so cool that we are due on the same day, but you of course will have yours earlier than me!
Hang in there,
Kellie
WOW!!! I'll keep you in my prayers! I told you that I can't wait to see them, but I'd prefer it not be at work. I LOVE that "Babystology.com" icon on your front page! That is the coolest! I can't believe how big Callie is getting too! Give her hugs from "Nurse Nana".
Hey neighbor!! I am so glad we finally found each others blog! Yours is so cute!
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