We made it to the specialist on Monday. Overall, I'd say it went well, but certainly not as well as we'd like. My cervix is very short and beginning to open, and there are almost no options for us to d
o anything about it. There is a high risk for preterm labor, though not nearly as high as we'd feared (possibly in the 30% range). It's particularly scary right now since we have not reached the threshold of viability for the babies.
o anything about it. There is a high risk for preterm labor, though not nearly as high as we'd feared (possibly in the 30% range). It's particularly scary right now since we have not reached the threshold of viability for the babies.On the brighter side, the specialist says is is still possible that I can carry the pregnancy to term. He offered us an "experimental" hormone treatment that has shown some promise in reducing the risk of preterm birth, but is not yet approved by the FDA (...not that we think much of the federal government, anyway). There is no risk to the babies, so we decided to go ahead and try it. Beyond that, I try to rest as much as possible, and we pray constantly.
So that's where we are.
By the way...we have been calling the girls Lillian and Pearl. I think the names will probably stick. :)
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him,
on those who hope in His steadfast love,
that He may deliver their soul from death
and keep them alive in famine.
Our soul waits for the LORD;
He is our help and our shield.
For our heart is glad in Him,
because we trust in His holy name.
Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us,
even as we hope in you.
--Ps. 33:18-22
What a profound comfort that our Lord knows and calls your daughters by name, even while in the womb, and that the Holy Spirit is interceding for them on your behalf. You all are in our prayers.
ReplyDelete(And in the meantime, please ask Lillian and Pearl when their mom would find it okay for me to visit. Ok, thanks.)
Since Adriane is the wordsmith of the family, I'll simply ditto what she said. And yes, our prayers are with you all.
ReplyDeleteDitto ditto. <3
ReplyDeleteI presume you are referring to 17P. We know many women who have taken 17P to help prevent premature birth and have delivered near term. Here is a link to information: http://www.marchofdimes.com/prematurity/21236_19093.asp You and the girls are in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you to all of you.
ReplyDeleteAdriane - Lillian and Pearl say, "Please come visit! Mommy is very boring right now and sometimes has to go to the doctor with little notice...but come anyway!" Hehe...we'll talk. :)