It has been almost two years since I blogged. Lots has happened in that time. One of the most exciting thing is that I am currently 26 weeks pregnant with twin boys- Cooper and Graham. We are over the moon to be expecting again. Not just one but TWO!! Josh and I joke around that I never do things the easy way. This pregnancy is no different.
This week I checked into the hospital and will be here for the duration of my pregnancy. My sweet boys are sharing a placenta but also the same sac. They are called mono-mono twins. This is considered to be extremely high risk and rare. Because they are sharing the same sac, they can more easily compress their cords causing stillbirth. So by coming to the hospital, they will conduct non-stress tests 3 or more times a day. This will give the doctors a better idea of what the babies' health, how they are doing and what their cords are doing. Identical twins are random and happen in about 3% of all pregnancies. Mono-mono twins happens about 1% of identical twins. Meaning the chance of this happening is around .003% of any given pregnancy.
Additionally, Cooper (twin A), has been diagnosed with a pretty major health defect. It is called Transposition of Great Arteries (TGA). His pulmonary artery and aorta are connected in the opposite spots. To correct this he will need open heart surgery after birth.
Originally with the mono-mono twin diagnose, the Doctors where going to do a c-section at 32 weeks (hoping and praying I had it that far). But with Cooper's heart, the heart surgeon needs/wants Cooper to be as big as possible. We will see how far they allow me to go.
We decided to send our kids to Utah for the summer. Our families have been so willing to help us out in anyway they can. We are so grateful for them!
We have been hesitant to sharing this crazy news with everyone. It is a lot to hear and take on, but we know that it is all in Heavenly Father's hands.
9 years ago
9 comments:
oh my goodness. that is exciting and scary. I will be praying for you and your family!
Sending love!
That is so crazy! I love your perspective on everything. I wish I was closer and I would love to come visit you in the hospital!! We still think of you and Josh often. You guys have a beautiful family and I can't wait to see these twin boys!!
We have been thinking about you guys all week! Chad and I keep saying we wish there was something we could do for you.
I hope you'll keep blogging to keep us all updated on your journey!
Unbelievable. I really admire your faith and courage. I will be mindful of you and remember you, cooper, graham, and the rest of your sweet family in my prayers, Hilary!
Honestly Hilary, I can't imagine how stressful this must all be for you. I think you have such a great attitude during this difficult time! The Lord is definitely in charge, and I'm sure he is looking out for your little family. I will definitely keep you and your cute family in my prayers! Hang in there friend!
Love you Hilary! Too bad I can't come and keep you company in that lovely hospital room. Love you tons and have been thinking a lot about you!
Wow! Those stats have reminded me of our stats class together.:) We will pray for you over here! By the way, how do you know Michelle and Chad? I was at BYU with her and think the world of her, as I do with you.
You all are in our prayers. Good luck!
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