I had another u/s on Wednesday, and it showed three little guys - all the right size for age. Two of them look perfect - amniotic sacs like swimming pools, and heartrates in the 140's - right where they should be.
But the gap has opened even wider between the twins and 'the little guy' - the third embryo; his sac barely contains him, and his heartrate was in the very unhealthy 90's.
I'm glad that I got to meet him, but the Dr says that he is 99.9% certain that the little guy is on his way out. I have another u/s in 2 weeks to see if he has gone by then. If not, they think I should have him 'nudged along his way' so that a later miscarriage doesn't risk the twins' health. No fun. As much as I like having him around, I certainly hope that he goes on his own, so that I don't need to make such a horrible choice.
But, I am HUGELY relieved to be having only twins. I have two arms and two breasts, so twins is doable! I am almost 8 weeks in... so obviuosly it is still anyone's game, but I'm feeling better about things now...
In other news, my wheelchair arrived this week, and I actually get to go somewhere *other than the mall* this weekend. In fact, I am going to two different parks on two different days, so I am very excited (even better? I am going this AM *without* my husband. He is a complete peach, but the idea of actually going somewhere without him is almost intoxicating....)
Enjoy, folks, and Happy Harvest!
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Susan, hang in there.This is bittersweet news but the twins will be stronger. My daughter in law had her twins at 24 weeks and you should see them now...big old boys. Sending lots of light your way.
boy oh boy do I want to put some big arms around you....what alot to deal with....rest and be happy Ginger
Thinking of you and DH. Rest. And try not to fret too much. (This said by someone who is a compulsive fretter)
Jo
Susan, hangeth in there and you and your babies are in my prayers.
Oh, Susan...this is so hard! My prayers are with you and the little ones...however many there may be. Hang in there, take care of yourself, and dream.
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