Our latest Growth ultrasound results (done every two weeks) show that our sweet little Baby A is still unfortunately lagging behind his or her siblings. Officially Baby A has been diagnosed with Inter Uterine Growth Restriction which is not something uncommon when multiples are involved even twins and singletons can encounter this issue. Basically the definition of this is that the baby is measuring below the 10th percentile. In our case Baby A is measuring even below that. So, we are talking about one tiny baby! Although very concerning and very stressful the news from all the Ultrasounds continues to be good. The baby is very active, has a strong heart beat, good amniotic fluid levels and is getting a steady flow of nutrients through the arteries, good flow to the babies brain etc. - so all of these things are wonderful and we are positive are only going to continue. Every one is being watched extremely closely. We are now receiving Doppler Ultrasounds every 2nd day (which monitors the flow through the arteries and also measures how much amniotic fluid is surrounding each baby) Our OBGYN (have I told you how fantastic she is and how lucky Todd and I feel to have her in charge of our care?) is also watching everything very, very closely. I have been given a round of steroids to help mature all three babies lungs, brains and bellies just in case we need to deliver everyone early. I still have my mind set on the 34 week goal (which is just less then 8 weeks away) but our Dr. is thinking it will be more around 32 weeks - considering this is the delivery average for triplets - and of course that is actually less then 6 weeks away but....we shall see....I think most of you are familiar with my level of faith and determination. Our plan has not changed. To carry these babies as long as possible, this is both mine and Todds number one focus and I will consume whatever I need, sleep whenever I have to and drink as much water as I possibly can to make sure that everyone continues to grow strong and healthy and stay in the oven - as they say.
My body is still holding up fairly well. Although I must admit I have encountered numbers on the scale that I never dreamed I would ever see in relation to my body....that being said I am totally and completely ok with it! I never in my wildest dreams thought we would be blessed with three miracle babies at once and whatever I can do to help them gain the weight they need I'll do it! Driving unfortunately is now no longer an option for me...not that my Doctor has said not to drive but the reality is - it's extremely uncomfortable and even hurts a bit and anything in my life that makes me more uncomfortable is quickly being eliminated. So, I am missing being able to leave the house whenever I want but a big upside is that friends now have to come to you and usually they bring something yummy to eat. Delightful!
