How do we keep going and keep the hope alive? We have set milestones. When we reach those, we feel that something has been acomplished.
1. Our first milestone was of course a positive POAS (pee on a stick)
2. Chemical analysis of HCG levels to confirm the POAS.
3. Ultrasound to see our suprise (1 singleton and a set of twins).
4. The 12 week ultrasound so we could tell our parents and friends.
5. Our next milestone was 24 weeks.
Obviously with our new situation, that milestone has changed. We made a great milestone last night at midnight when we reached 23 weeks today and Jana received her first steriod shot to try to get the babies developing a little quicker. Our next milestone is midnight tonight for the next steriod shot.
Just getting to and through these milestones have lifted our spirits. It helps us get through this process by looking ahead and hoping that we can make it.
The doctors have put Jana back on Indocin and left her on the magnesium. She is going to lay inverted for the rest of the pregnancy. We were able to use the baby dopplers to hear the heartbeats this morning and the babies are doing great. When I looked at Jana's baby belly this morning, it seemed that the twins had moved up closer to her belly button, which is wonderful if that is true.
Who knew Sir Isaac Newton would have such an impact on perinatal care?
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8 comments:
These milestones are just what you need. Baby steps (no pun intended) are critical to your mental health during this! I, too, am praying for each milestone (which aren't actually little, but HUGE!). I'm so happy to hear about this most recent success. Love you!
Dear Patrick and Jana,
I hope you are "stuck" in the hospital for 4 - 5 weeks. So there.
Thank you for allowing Jeannie to share your blog with your Church family. It gives us a chance to keep up-to-speed with your small (huge?) celebrations.
I can honestly say I have never prayed so hard for a uterus in my entire life. I will start praying for your cervix as well.....any other body parts while I am at it?
I am counting on having two Mies' on my 3rd Grade Sunday School roster in 2016.
We are thinking about you lots!
Grace and peace,
John Hall
Jana, I read the news when I was out of town and finally got to post. I am so sorry for the loss of your little girl, we just found out that our MC was two little boys, so I pray that they are together and I hope my boy angels will help take care of you in your time of need.
I too was in the hospital with Avery and know how hard it is ever day to just make it an hour at a time. Please know that my heart is with you and, although my prayers lately haven't seem to be heard, I will pray for you in hopes that things change. I am sending you a great big cyber hug to you and your hubby. He seems like an amazing man, and I know you both will be the best parents. I will keep checking in on you and will update you on me when you are in a much better place. Please know I am here thinking about you.....
HUGS,
DRE (from the forum)
Jana and Pat -
I'm a member from fertility forums boards and I know a couple of people on the Marching through IVF thread, so needless to say, as I've followed their progress, I've followed yours as well.
I have a 12 year old daughter who I went into active labor with starting at 21 weeks. I was in wheeled down to the L&D unit 8 times. I understand what you're going through in trying to keep your babies where they're suppose to be for as long as you can and the daily heart stopping fear of not knowing what was going to happen.
I remember when the perinatal specialist came in the delivery room and told my husband and I what we could expect if the drugs didn't stop the contractions and if I continued to dilate. I felt like my world was crashing down around me and I couldn't breathe. Just like you it was my determination, my family, and most importantly my faith that got me through.
Jana - You are doing an amazing job! Working through the daily pain of hospital bed rest in itself is a tough thing to do -- not to mention, at least for me, the horrible side effects of all the meds (especially the mag. sulfate).
You are already an amazing Mom!
Stay strong-
Rose
Jana and Pat -
Jana (my secret sister)...tears were rolling down my face last night as I caught up on you and your struggle to keep your little girls inside you... I can remember all of the medications (Mag SUCKS!!!), the hospital bedrest, the visits from the neonatologists, the steroid shots, the countdowns to milestones, everything. PLEASE know that I am here praying for you and the continued health of your little, precious babies and believe me, BEDREST DOES HELP!! I was put on hospital bedrest at 27 weeks and was told I might deliver in the next 24 hours...I made it four more weeks and the Dr took them out early, they didn't come on their own. One thing that helped me was having a calendar on the wall that I could see from the bed with the next milestone circled in BRIGHT COLORS and then as each day passed, the highlight of the day was getting to cross off that day on the calendar. Try to have Pat or someone do that, it really helps!
I know how miserable you must be laying there, but you have a fantastic husband and the love and prayers of many family and friends (some you have never even met)!! Love you sweetheart!!
Jana
I am thinking of you and your family. Every single day is a great milestone. My prayers are with you and your family.
Laura
The milestones, something to look forward to, achieve, know that you are doing everything you can is so important and is exactly what you need. I am so impressed with your strength and love thru this whole process. I am praying that you reach each of your milestones. I am happy that you have made it thru another one. Continue to hold onto your faith! Many blessings and huge cyber hug
Dear Pat and Jana,
We are so sorry for the lose of your daughter. We have been praying for you and the girls ever since Ann told us. May God grant you comfort, strength, and peace. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ pour out over you, as the prayers of all who love you have covered you. God please let these girls be allowed to see the beauty of your creation and feel the love you have given their parents. Amen. Jana, I want to tell you how amazing I think you are. I am in awe of what you have done and what you are continuing to go through. You are a very special woman. Pat your very lucky to have her. Your the rock Pat, stay strong. We love you all. Please give our love and greetings to Uncle Bill and Aunt Elaine.
Love,
Mike,Karla,and the boys
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