Okay, so here's today's scoop....

My cervix is still at roughly 4cm and still pretty much dilated as it was, so no change in a week.  I did a LOT this week too, so that is fabulous that it hasn't changed.  They are going to just monitor me every 2 weeks now on cervix and I'm sure I'll go to every week in the next month.  If I have any symptoms or changes in my cervix, we do this on a regular basis.  Not fun, but glad to know my doc is watching over me.

We did get an u/s today.  Mainly for the cervical length, but they went ahead and checked heartbeats and fluid pockets.  Addy still looks great and it was interesting seeing where she has been because now I'm 95% sure I have felt Reagan many times, as well as Addy.  I always wondered because Reagan can barely move.  But, from their placement, it has to be both girls wiggling around.  Reagan didn't look any worse, but she didn't look any better.  They found a fluid pocket of 1.2cm.  Last time it was 1cm.  Those can alter from time to time, so it's pretty comparable.  You can really see how horribly compressed her chest is now.  Breaks my heart everytime I see it.  I just feel helpless...

We did talk to the genetics counselor whom has been calling hospitals trying to see if anyone will see us for another opinion.  CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philedelphia), a pretty respectable hospital, said no further intervention.  They also phoned Vanderbilt.  When I heard that, my ears perked!  Vanderbilt is often an experimental, much more liberal place.  Not that they will do anything, but I can only hope maybe that have a better answer.  We have yet to hear back from them.  Their doctors are currently reviewing my case.

We reached viability today.  Although, according to when my IVF took place, I am about 5 days off, but MANY sonographers told me 5 days is nothing.  Right now, it's just a matter of keeping them in there long enough to be strong enough to survive outside the womb.

As for my basic prenatals, I gained 6 lbs in a week.  I have NO clue how!  They don't even look much at my weight anymore.  I've gained a whole 25 lbs since the beginning, my blood pressures are normal, I have no swelling, my urine collection from last week showed no signs of infection, I had no protein in my urine today, I passed my gestational diabetes test, and my cervix is staying the same right now.  So, as far as she's concerned, I'm holding well.  They did measure my fundal height (uterus) as well today.  I am 24 weeks gestation, but I am measuring 34 weeks!  I knew I was getting uncomfortable, but I had no idea...  I joked with the nurse and said at this rate, I should be ready to deliver in 2 weeks.  Oh, and I am having contractions, but they are pretty random.  I have instructions that if I have 6 in an hour, then I need to lay down on my side and drink plenty of water.  If they persist, off to L&D we go.

I am now officially on restriction.  No more travel.  My doctor recommendation I stay close to home and rest.  I was sort of excited to hear that.  Sounds strange, but I often need people to tell me to sit down and rest, otherwise, I try to do those other 10 things that really DON'T need done, but I feel they do.  I'm doing well with work still.  I prop my feet up when I'm sitting down and get up often to go to the restroom which isn't exactly close. 

As for Reagan's situation, I'm very much torn about the whole thing.  I understand the doctor's views, but I also have faith and believe that a miracle COULD happen.  I have no idea how.  I often find myself begging God to not make me go through this.  I'm blessed that Addy is doing well and her kicks just make me feel so good, even the ones at 3am.  Yet, I cannot wrap my brain around losing my other daughter yet.  I'm trying to prepare for all the scenarios, but I look at their nursery anymore and see 2 of everything and I just don't know...I don't understand..

On a lighter note, a date has been set for the baby shower.  It'll be July 29th and I'll be around 28-29 weeks, so yes, I'll be HUGE!  I'm excited and scared all at the same time. 

Thanks to everyone for checking in on me.  It means the world.  I'm in an off-mood today, but holding as strong as I possibly can.