Today I am officially 24 weeks and hit viability! I can tell you that so much weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I know that if my girls were born today, they would have 80-90% chance of living. Up until this point I felt that it was so cruel to be growing these babies for so many months and the doctors wouldn't try to save them if they came. Thank goodness that scary period is over and I can now enjoy the rest of this pregnancy.
Today was also my MFM appointment to do growth scans and we got great news. Hopper "A" is weighing 1lb 7 oz and Hopper "B" is 1 lb 11 oz. Both above the average. My doctor said they looked "fantastic". I hope they keep putting on the weight. Here are some pictures. Hopper "B" has her legs over her head. Oh! and the girls are kicking up a storm that I can finally feel and see. So cool to see both of them kicking at the same time. Talk about a busy tummy :)
We also talked about my blood pressure and other risk factors today. My MFM doctor said they won't put me on bed rest because of my APS, being on high doses of Lovenox and having my weekly IVIG treatments. Studies have shown to not be helpful for woman with these issues and can cause blood clots. Instead if I develop pre-clampsia etc., I will be admitted into the hospital for remainder of my pregnancy. In a way it does give me some comfort that we will be in the best place with the best doctors in the State of Oklahoma. Also our NICU now has cameras installed. That way if your babies come early and you can't be with them all the time, you can log into your computer etc. and see them. This also puts me at ease. I am very happy to have found such amazing doctors and an equally amazing hospital. Lets just hope these two girls behave and stay put for at least 8-10 more weeks.
Oh and my doctor also told me they have another patient that is under the care of Dr. Kim. How cool is that? I sure wish I could connect with her. He said both of us had similar backgrounds.
Next milestone is 28 weeks! I leave you with my 24 week bump :)
Yay for viability! How cute is Hopper B with her legs above her head! Lol
ReplyDeleteThank God we made it to today! Yay for viability! Such a relief right? The girls look great!
ReplyDeleteHappy Dance!!! Congrats! What a huge accomplishment. Keep growing girls!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post!!! I always breathe easier at 28wks, even though viability is 24wks (I know I'm weird) 24 was like ok we got this but 28 was party time, LOL! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat! What!! Happy 24 weeks!!! Here's to MANY more!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! congratulations girlfriend, you look great|!!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news!!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Looking good!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on this huge milestone. Enjoy those kicks! You look great.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!!!!!! Grow Hoppers GROW!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYay for 24 weeks!!!! Congrats, Toni. Wonderful news.
ReplyDeleteAwesome news!!! :) :) I had my first appt with Dr. KK last Friday and hope to be one of her success stories soon.
ReplyDeletePlease update me on your protocol etc. Did she say anything at your consult? Feel free to email me, I would LOVE to hear! I tell you she is a freaking miracle worker :)
DeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh what a wonderful feeling!!! Congrats!! Time seems to fly after this I swear!! Your glowing and look beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing those baby pictures again! I am still so in awe of the NICU having a camera that you can log in from anywhere and see your babies. That is BEYOND AWESOME!!!! And now you are 25 weeks! Another week checked off.
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