[Jill0924]

I went for my "second opinion" today only to see the same (insert explitive here) doctor I had last time! I was supposed to see a doctor in a completely different practice, but they couldn't get us in soon enough for my OB so we went back to the same practice but were supposed to see a different doctor - which didn't happen. We were told today that baby b is in distress and has restricted growth - her head and limbs grew more than her belly. The resistance in the cord keeps blood from flowing away from her easily and eventually the blood will flow backward to her when it is supposed to be flowing away. According to this doctor, she'll have about 7-10 days to survive once that happens. We can decide to take the twins early to try to save baby b, but he said that baby a would have deffinate lung/respitory problems. He wants to see us in two weeks, but told us baby b may not last that long. I feel soooo helpless! Oh, and (explitive) doctor also seemed upset by the fact that we wanted a second opinon (I think he knew we were there to see someone else and took us again himself). He said that another doctor could tell us he's full of (explitive) but we wouldn't want him to lie to us! Ugggg! This doctor has the WORST bedside manner ever! He didn't give us any hope, any statistics about this type of situation, or any real advice about what to do. He kept saying it was our decision (to take them early or let the one go) but gave us no information to make the decision with. And he has lost his marbles if he thinks I am sitting around watching my baby slowly die! I went through heck to concieve these babies, I refuse to loose them now! I tried to get ahold of my OB when I got home today, but he was closed (holiday) and I couldn't get ahold of him. A friend works at another hospital about an hour up the road and she is trying to get us in to see someone as soon as tomorrow - thank goodness our insurance doesn't require referals! And I will be calling my OB tomorrow full of complaints! Thank you to everyone for their thoughts and prayers through all of this - it has really been a comfort to us! We are keeping our faith in our little daughter - she may be a peanut but she is a fighter!

[Lila's Mom!]

Grrr! Sorry you had to see the same idiot again! How frustrating! Will you make another appointment to see someone else? Hang in there!!!

[Jill0924]

I am going to call my OB as soon as their office opens and I am hoping to get in to see someone at Virtua Hospital here in NJ - a friend works there and is pulling strings for me. I am off this week so I can go where ever when ever without worrying about my job.

[the scotts]

she is a soldier indeed!

[Jill0924]

More to update.... We got a second opinion from an excellent doctor yesterday. He imediatly admitted us and by 8pm I had my first steroid shot! We are being monitored and cared for by a team of doctors I really trust and are in a great hospital for premies. Right now we are looking at having to deliver the babies by this weekend - I will be 28 weeks by Sat. and hope we make it that long! Right now the babies heart beats look good and I should be going for more tests this afternoon. It is comforting knowing that everyone here is watching us so closely. I am very worried about the c-section and the outlook for the babies coming so early. The neonatologist is supposed to come in sometime today to talk to us about what we can expect. If anyone lives close to this hospital I would recommend it - The entire staff has been wonderful and so sweet to us. DH, Josh, even can stay in the room with me! Last night he ordered pizza with the nursing staff because the cafe was closed by the time we were admitted! TV and internet are included so I have some entertainment (I have inroom movies too) witch passes the time sitting here strapped to a bed. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers - it has ment so much to us. II will try to keep eveyone updated!

PS - please excuse errors in typing - The print is so tiny I can hardly see what I am writting!

[247moma]

Glad things are looking up! You and your family are inmy thoughts and prayers!! Hang in there!!