UW Update

Yesterday I finally received the amnio-reduction around 2:00pm. It was a rather painful procedure, but they were able to take off about 1 liter of extra fluid from Isla's amniotic sack. Afterwords I experience a lot of pain and cramping, which is usual as your body readjusts. Immediately afterwards you could see a huge change in my belly. After a few hours things calmed down and my pain and contractions decreased just as my doctor was hoping. I received the second steroid shot before bed, so in case of an early delivery Ava will receive the full benifits of the steroids by tonight. This will help increase her lung developement and hopefully decrease her need for intensive breathing assistance if she is born in the next 2-3 weeks. Last night I experienced some painful contractions and unfortunatly when my doctor checked this morning I was dilated 1.5cm and 70% effaced. My doctor is planning to re-check this afternoon. If things have progressed I will be put on a Magnesium Sulfate drip to try and stop any labor progression. The magnesium Sulfate also helps protect babies brain in case of an early delivery. Jeff just left to take my favorite little man Cam back to Pops and Gigi's house. It was so good to see him, especially since we are always together. We are hoping to know more soon. Thank you all for your love, prayers and support. We would love to see these babies stay put!