I can't believe I'm 22 weeks today! Considering that everything was hunky dory up until 4 weeks ago when we discovered the previa and SIUGR time seems to have stopped ever since. At the same time I think about viability "only" being 2 weeks away and I get really nervous about what may happen.
At our last couple of appointments the doctors keep mentioning the possibility of monitoring me more frequently (perhaps on an in-patient basis) once I reach viability or a bit beyond. This makes me so scared and nervous - not only because I'm afraid for the babies but I don't know how that will affect Maia. How can I explain to a 16-month old that mommy might not be around for awhile? I'm willing to do whatever is best to get these babies as far along as possible but all the "what ifs" keep coming into my head. I really don't want to think about it right now since this is all speculation at this point anyway but it's getting harder and harder not to let my mind wander in that direction!
Things I'm thankful for today:
- My wonderful husband and daughter
- Active, perfect-looking twin girls
- My friends and family
- Competent, caring doctors
- My job
- Prayer
- Twinstuff Forums (there's a lot of wonderful support on those boards from people who have gone through similar situations).
Speaking of being 22 weeks, our babies are now supposedly the length of a spaghetti squash and almost 1 pound. Lips, eyelids and eyebrows are becoming more distinct and they're even developing tiny tooth buds beneath their gums. Wow, the human body is incredible, isn't it?
Hi Becky,
I'm glad you're still staying positive and remember all you're thankful for. Here's a healthier what-if: What if everything turns out perfect?
Take care,
Elizabeth
Thanks, Elizabeth! I think it will turn out perfect. :) I just want to be prepared in case it doesn't.
Hi Bec, I know each doctor and hospital has a slightly different idea of how these things work (and maybe it is different for twins than a single), but at Abbott viability is 23 weeks! That means if anything happens from that point out, they will do everything they can to save your babies. Maybe that is a little more comforting?!?! It isn't going to matter, though, because you're going to go much longer than that!