We had our NT scan on Tuesday and the babies looked great! Both were measuring 3 days ahead and had strong heartbeats. After the scan, doctor came in and went over our downs risk. They didn't do the blood work that goes along with the scan because she said the scan itself is more accurate. A woman my age pregnant with twins has a 1/56 chance of having a baby with chromosomal issues etc. After the scan my risk was at 1/186 which is elevated of course, but still less than a 1% chance. Al and I decided we didn't want to do any further testing at this point. The only other real option we have is amino and that is way to invasive for me to take a chance with. During the appointment they took my blood pressure and it was high at 170/89 and pulse was 144. They waited about 30 minutes, gave me some water and took it again. It finally went down to 150/80 and pulse at 140. So I was put on labetol for my blood pressure. I woke up the next morning feeling really bad so they sent me to the OB urgent care at the hospital. My blood pressure was lower at 110/60 but pulse was very high again. I had EKG and CT scan. They found that part of a chamber in my heart is stopping and contracting (which happens with palpitations). It is pretty normal, but my heart is pumping very fast and they aren't sure why. It could be that is just the way mine works, but they have me on holter monitor to see what it is doing. They also added some new medications for me to take. Hopefully this was just a little bump in the road.
Here are pics of the Hoppers:
I promise to get catch up on the "chapters of my life" within the next few days. I am at work today for a few hours to get caught up on worked missed the last few days.
Wow...so glad that you and the hoppers are okay! That's so scary about your heart issue. I hope they get that under control for you. The babies are so adorable - just look at those sweet profiles. I am confident that you are going to deliver these babies right on schedule and you and they will be very healthy! HUGS
ReplyDeleteIt's so great that things are progressing. whew, what a scary ride. It is so funny how doctors think different things. My doctor did the blood test but not the NT scan because he said it was less accurate than the blood test and gave a lot of false positives. lol.
ReplyDeleteI guess we just have to trust them, sit back and enjoy the twins growing in our old ass bodies. hahaha.
So glad to hear everyone is doing okay. Rock on Hoppers!! The news about the NT scan is amazing! And please take good care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteTake things easy. Try not to burden yourself with work. And rest a lot!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear everything is going well. Good luck with your glucose tolerance test :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your heart, I'm glad it is being monitored closely. Keep taking it easy! Your babies look amazing! Don't you just love looking at those pictures!! Thinkin' of you!
ReplyDeleteWhoa. That sounds nerve wracking. I'm glad they got it under control, and they are keeping a close eye on you.
ReplyDeleteYay! Great update...glad things are going so well.
ReplyDeleteGlad those sweet babies are doing well. Hope you get your cardio issues under control, saying prayers for you!
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