It's been a while since I've had the chance to blog anything due to our weeks being filled with constant activity related to the babies and selling our house. Kyra did really well until large amounts of protein started showing up in her urine (Kidneys aren't filtering well) and her BP was beginning to climb - in the 140/90 range when she was previously normotensive.
The decision was made by the team that she should be admitted for a 24 hour urine collection to further assess her proteinuria (protein in the urine) and do some ultrasounds on the triplets. Her initial 24 protein count was 1.2 grams, if memory serves me correctly mild pre eclampsia is >300 with a change in blood pressure. Her repeat a few days later was much better at only 700mg, but she still got a ticket to stay in the hospital for observation, which makes me feel better knowing the babies will be more closely monitored.
Since her admission she has been on bedrest, fluid/cord flow ultrasounds twice a week and growth scans every 3 weeks. The initial growth scan showed baby C 7 ounces smaller then A and B, which wasn't an immediate concern to the OB team, but if he shows no or little growth at the next scan a C section will follow rather quickly. They are moving and practicing their breathing as they should be - it's definately cool to see!
Now it's just a game of hurry up and wait.
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