Today we "graduated"!!!!!! YIPEEEE! We have surpassed the surgery mark as we are 26 weeks tomorrow. We continue on the stable path and we couldn't be happier.
We arrived for our appt and unlike last week we waited an extra 30 min to be seen. So I guess we made up for getting in early last week. Our appt actually went pretty quickly. Our ultrasound technician was pretty quick and she was new to us. We figure she was not as thorough as our other techs. Usually we get 3 measurements of each item and they take the best two. This sonographer just took one. This was dis concerning to me but I knew if the radiologist didn't like the pictures she would come and do some herself. She seemed pleased with the pictures and did not even need to meet with us.
We also had our medical student who's name escapes me join us again for our ultrasound. She showed up half way through and said she would escort us to Dr. Rand after our appt. It seems so weird because Im pretty sure we don't need an escort after being there for the last 10 weeks. know I have pregnant brain but I haven't gotten lost at UCSF since day 1. Maybe she just feels like she is helping us out so we go along with it pretty easily.
When we arrived in Dr Rands office we had to wait a few minutes as he had not arrived yet. We were sitting in the waiting room with another couple who didn't seem to be quite as far along as myself. Im not sure what they were being seen for since the fetal treatment center treats all fetal complications but the mom seemed to be awfully upset. The scheduling coordinator came out to let them know they were just waiting on the surgeon. The mom seemed to have been crying. I felt so bad for her. I wanted to give her a big hug. I had been there only a short time ago with the whole crying thing and I know how horrible the feeling is. As much as I wanted to jump for joy about our situation and how far we have come I felt horrible for them. I hope they get some comfort and healing for whatever it is that they are going through.
We met with Dr.Rand and he confirmed what we had seen in the ultrasound. Our Babies Fluid/bladders/kidneys/dopplers all look great and seem to be slightly improving for both girls!!! Such good news! Baby A's (DVP) deep vertical pocket was 10.10cm and baby B's was 5.18cm. All seems to be on the right track. Although anything can happen and I still need to be seen weekly/bi weekly here in Sacramento I feel good and hopeful for a positive outcome for our girls! We are very Blessed and couldn't ask for anything more than 3 healthy beautiful children. There is nothing I need or want more than that.
So, the near future starts with appointments back at Sacramento perinatology with Dr. Chyu. She has been working very closely with UCSF and they know her well. This makes me at ease because we have had some trust and promptness issues with Dr. Veille our previous perinatologist. UCSF has been such a safe haven for me that leaving them scares me. They were so awesome and told me to call anytime and if I felt that I needed to be seen by them I am welcome. They will make me an appt. anytime I feel I need one. I do have an appt to be seen by them in one month to check up on things but told me if everything is going well here that I could cancel. Also, on the flip side if Dr. Chyu feels uneasy or worried about any findings I can be referred back to UCSF momentarily.
Each week is small but huge progress for the development of the girls. I really want to get out the 20's and into the 30's. this will make me even more at ease. If I make it to 35-36 weeks will be huge for monochorionic twins Dr. rand tells us. They usually deliver about 34 weeks if the stars line up. So I will continue to rest as much as I can and fatten them up as best as I can.
Scott returns to work tomorrow and this leaves me with a little more work getting Cole ready but I know I can manage and I am lucky to be able to rest most of the day. I am starting to really feel big and some days I feel like my pelvis may rip in two and my belly button might split. Small potatoes compared to what we have been through so i cannot complain. Well, Scott hears me complain enough. LOL. I am not looking forward to the heat. The last weekend we had in the 90's was over the top. Probably because we went from the 50's to 90's. No easing into it or anything. Sheesh!! I think it may be a hot summer since our last tow were pretty mild. BUT I WILL get through it.
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