Bright and early at 7am one of our favorite nurses, Rachel, brought us some hot oatmeal from the Starbucks in the lobby of the hospital (out of her own pocket---this nurse has one foot in heaven already!). She wanted to make sure Nanette was not hunger for her 7:30am ultrasound.
The ultrasound measured the growth of the twins, which we had not measured for 4 weeks. Both babies are growing well. Baby A is about 1070 grams and Baby B is about 960 grams (2.6 and 2.1 lbs). This correlates to roughly the 75th and 35th percentiles. Given the 10% difference in estimated weight, we were worried about possible Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTF), but the doctor said they only get concerned when the difference is over 20%.
If you would like add specificity to your prayers for us, please add to them pulmonary hypoplasia. Due to the lack of fluid in the amniotic sacs, the twins' lungs are high risk for incomplete development. Some doctors told us the risk is highest for pPROM at 18-19 weeks and drops quite a bit by 22-23 weeks. But other doctors pointed out that there is still significant risk when pPROM occurs up to week 26. As a reminder our water broke at 22 weeks and 6 days. We appreciate all the prayers given on our behalf. We have felt them and know that they have been answered.
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