Monday, November 7, 2011

23w1d: Bad news

Atticus is not growing well. Doctors are concerned. Considering amnio to help make decisions. Other concerns are a virus or part of the placenta is not functioning. Most likely looking at steriod shots in 3 weeks and early delivery. Complete bedrest on my side.

Very upset. Consultation with another doctor tomorrow.

Please let my babies be ok.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

thinking of you and your babies! fingers crossed.

Chickenpig said...

Thinking of you and Atticus. The good thing is that your doctors noticed and they're on the case. Wishing and praying for a positive outcome. Hang in there babies!

Gurlee said...

Oh no Marissa. I am sending you and the little ones loads of positive thoughts. Take good care, fingers & toes crossed.

Baby Hopes said...

Oh, Marissa. Very much thinking of you and sending love. Take care of yourself. Sending hope and prayer your way.

nurslouisa said...

Oh my dear I am so sorry to hear this, I am sending you many positive thoughts and hope little A is o.k.

Sarah said...

Crap. Praying for you that Atticus turns out to be okay!!! :( Hang in there. They just realized today he's not growing well? Seems weird they wouldnt have caught on earlier? Anyways, Im thinking of you...

Anonymous said...

keep you and your babies in my prayers!

michelle said...

Oh, no. I'm sorry to hear this. Keep us posted! Please!

S said...

Marissa, I hope everything will be OK. So sorry to hear this.

Lulu said...

Oh no. Please keep us posted.

JustHeather said...

Thinking positive thoughts for you all!

April said...

Keeping you, Damien, and Atticus in my thoughts and prayers. You have an army fighting for these boys, Marissa.

Frankie Bee said...

Oh, I will be keeping you and your babies my prayers. I hope that you get some more positive news soon.

Anonymous said...

Praying for wisdom, peace, and patience for all of you. Try to stay positive with this for all of your sakes. My love and prayers are with you although I've never met you!!

Might as well, can't dance... said...

Praying for you and your husband and both sweet babies,,, God Bless...

Kelly said...

Oh Marissa! I will be thinking of you and your babies. I really hope for some good news soon. Grow Atticus grow sweetie....

Babydreams2011 said...

Marissa- Praying for you and the boys. I pray the Dr has the Lords guidance and makes all the right moves for Atticus to be in the best care possible!

Bird said...

Oh God! i am so sorry to hear that. Little Atticus is the baby whose placenta was covering the cervix at first right? Atticus be strong baby! You can make it! He can make it!!!!

Guinevere said...

Oh, Marissa, I'm so very sorry to hear that. I've been musing a lot about preemies due to spending so much time in their company over the past two weeks, but I was hoping so much that your twins would stay in there to gestate for a good while longer.

Atticus is baby A, right? Is it possible for them to deliver him early if needed for his intrauterine growth restriction, but to leave Damien gestating longer? I know delayed interval deliveries aren't exactly routine, but it has always seemed sensible to me in a situation where one baby needs to come out but the other one would benefit from more time in utero.

I'm sending my fervent wishes that Atticus is healthy and just small, and also that his placenta gets with the program, and that you can keep him safe in there as long as possible.