Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Prayer Request

I am sure I have told you all about my friend and neighbor that is expecting triplets. She got some not so good news yesterday. Here is her email -
Just wanted to update everyone: I have some " not so good/ not TOO bad" news from my Drs appt today. Apparently baby C is not growing as well as babies A and B. She has always been a little smaller, but the past 3 weeks she hasn't grown but 4 oz whereas the other 2 have gained over 1/2 pound each. So, here's the deal.....the Dr thinks the blood flow from her placenta is diminished. Right now, she looks okay and so does the blood supply.....but because of her size, that's what they think is wrong. Starting today, I have to go to Dr everyday to have dopplers done to watch the blood supply from the placenta to the baby. Dr says normally they keep the Mom in the hospital indefinitely, but since I live so close they will let me drive. WHEW!!! They will watch her and let her go as long as possible so all 3 can grow a little more, but as soon as it looks like the flow is no longer benefiting her, they will take all 3. Dr says this could be as soon as tomorrow or 2 or 3 weeks from now. YIKES. The other 2 are looking GREAT, but when one gets in danger, it's time to deliver all 3! This is all a little scary, so we are in need of some prayers :). Babies A and B weigh 2 lbs 7 oz and 2 lbs 8 oz. Baby C weighs 1 lb 13 oz....so she is considerably smaller. Please keep us in your prayers over the next several days......we will keep ya'll updated. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Jill
Please pray for them - they really need it - these sweet babies aren't due until March!
Thank you!!
Katie

1 comment:

Amy S. Norris said...

Gosh, will definitely say some prayers. I will add it to prayer time with Louisa, she loves to whisper!