tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post3334408025135206107..comments2023-03-27T09:03:21.650-04:00Comments on Joyous Birdie: A Rock and a Hard Place @ 22 WeeksRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14797771626227268532noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-54816027711797156552011-05-21T23:18:23.601-04:002011-05-21T23:18:23.601-04:00I just found your blog and I'm so sorry that y...I just found your blog and I'm so sorry that you're in this position. It reminds me a little of myself just a few years ago. I was "lucky" because I was carrying identical twins so there were few choices involved. The only option that I was given was to deliver early, increasing the chances that both might survive. I wanted to give them as long as I could and, sadly, I lost one of the twins. The other was born preterm, but healthy. Although my doctor was concerned, we waited 5 weeks after the loss of one twin to deliver the other. Nobody could tell me what would turn out best but my intuition said that waiting was the right thing to do. As unsure as I was then, I now believe that I was right.<br /><br />My only advice is this: if you have an intuition about what's best, listen.<br /><br />I will be thinking and praying for you and your twins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-22237125129974163272011-05-21T12:18:45.034-04:002011-05-21T12:18:45.034-04:00Hi Rosie,
Thinking about you and hoping miracles ...Hi Rosie, <br />Thinking about you and hoping miracles abound. Continuing to send strength and prayers your way.hopefulcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006055748711190904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-2907442560191140352011-05-08T00:59:54.605-04:002011-05-08T00:59:54.605-04:00Just sending hugs. and faith that you will know wh...Just sending hugs. and faith that you will know what is best for your family.foxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05482866425915180237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-56384794722577704822011-05-06T22:00:20.487-04:002011-05-06T22:00:20.487-04:00I am so sorry you have to face this. It's very...I am so sorry you have to face this. It's very difficult decision to make. I can't fathom how they would terminate her but allow you to carry her. Since you asked, my first thought is to give her a chance. But only you and your husband can make that choice. If she's 22 weeks, she will be viable in 2 weeks. My brother survived born at 25 1/2 weeks in 1985. You see him today you'd never know he was a micro preemie.Sierahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400261364355225044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-66522367183289294572011-05-06T18:12:07.380-04:002011-05-06T18:12:07.380-04:00This is very traumatic... lots of prayers being se...This is very traumatic... lots of prayers being sent all around for you and dh and baby A and baby B. Please take very good care of yourself. Imagine blue green waves of healing.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570072594925011815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-86294385969738401702011-05-05T11:57:41.350-04:002011-05-05T11:57:41.350-04:00Oh my gosh that's a horrible decision to have ...Oh my gosh that's a horrible decision to have to make. Sending you lots of strength.jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645802594940433840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-15508981616265305892011-05-04T15:21:21.540-04:002011-05-04T15:21:21.540-04:00OH, NO! I've been thinking about you and wonde...OH, NO! I've been thinking about you and wondering how you're doing. What an awful decision to have to make. A friend of mine had to reduce a twin pregnancy, and she agonized over it. Please feel free to email me, or if you want to talk, email me and I'll email you my phone number. I'm so sorry you're going through this.Dorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16255190971670471758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-55762669439726799922011-05-03T16:41:34.787-04:002011-05-03T16:41:34.787-04:00Oh, Rosie! I think a second and third opinion will...Oh, Rosie! I think a second and third opinion will help you make your decision. I don't know what I would do if I were in your shoes.<br /><br />Hugs times 1000.My Vegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232402432779260397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-13151888902076665522011-05-03T15:47:51.821-04:002011-05-03T15:47:51.821-04:00Do they want to terminate baby B because of the pr...Do they want to terminate baby B because of the pre-e risk or because she is so small?<br /><br />I am so sorry you are going through all of this. Much love to you...<br /><br />PS I read a blog of a girl who delivered at 27 weeks. One of her twins was severely IUGR and they told her all along to terminate, ect. The boys are 13 weeks or so old now. Both are still alive and doing fairly well, although the IUGR boy has had some struggles. If you want to check it out, her address is http://fromaspeck.wordpress.com/Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471803757485977959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-12799718612525872002011-05-03T14:58:43.793-04:002011-05-03T14:58:43.793-04:00Whatever you decide, know that there is no wrong a...Whatever you decide, know that there is no wrong answer here. You'll make the best decision you can based on the information that is available to you, and you'll have to try to move forward and not second guess yourself, which will be the hardest part. Get that second opinion, and a third one if you think you need it. Listen to them all. But above all, listen to your heart, listen to your husband, and make what feels like the best of a bunch of difficult choices. Good luck. We'll be here to support you.Queenie. . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/00666609807461763029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7065004037117389335.post-19851034723722760592011-05-03T14:13:44.096-04:002011-05-03T14:13:44.096-04:00I cannot even begin to imagine how hard this is. M...I cannot even begin to imagine how hard this is. My heart goes out to you both. <br /><br />I would grill your doctors: how high is the risk for PE? What is her viability at the various weeks of gestation? What are the odds that things will work out just fine?<br /><br />Do you have a couselor that you can see? I'm sure there are professionals who deal with these terrible questions and can help you frame the decision.<br /><br />Most importantly, don't panic. You will make the right decision - and by right, I mean what is right for you and for the babies.Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654480424840103751noreply@blogger.com