WONDERFUL news!!!

Well yesterday was the big day - we had a follow up appointment with the Perinatologist and with the Cardiologist. The girls made me SO PROUD!!! Poor Eliza endured two super long ultrasounds, but she was such a champ! I will never be able to thank her for the sacrifices she is making for the health of our babies!

We met with a different Perinatologist yesterday and he had a different idea of what could be going on with the twins. It is his belief that Baby A is taking more blood and nutrients than she needs which is what is causing the extra fluid in her sac. He stated that he is not overly concerned by this because both babies are growing well, gaining weight and appear to be healthy in all other aspects. We all breathed a sigh of relief after meeting with him and although his monotone voice and bland personality was a little hard to read at first, I left there knowing that he really cares about these babies and that Eliza and the girls are in great hands.

After a very brief lunch at Smashburger (first time I had ever been there, and I gotta say...it was pretty fantastic) we went over to meet with the cardiologist. The ultrasound was SO long and the girls were so active that it was hard to get good images at first. Finally the actual cardiologist came in, took some pictures himself and explained what he was seeing.

Here is what he saw: Prayers and positive thinking work!!! He had no explanation for what he saw and appeared to be as perplexed as we all were, but Baby A's heart is looking much better! The thickening he saw on the left ventricle is gone and the leaky valve that he saw before is no longer leaking. She is not completely out of the woods as her right ventricle is still a little sluggish, but he said it did look better than the last time he saw her.

The relief I felt is indescribable! Our little girl is going to be okay! She may need some additional medical intervention after she is born, but the Dr. was very encouraging and told us that he fully expected her to make it to birth and then we would address any heart issues (if any remained).

So as of right now the babies growth will continue to be monitored and if things keep going as planned, the girls will be here the first week of December. It is likely that they will still want the girls delivered here in the valley, but we will just see how they do.

I feel like I can breathe again and I can't thank each and every one of you enough for your positive thoughts and prayers that have been sent for Eliza and the girls!

Although I haven't held either of them yet, my heart is completely theirs and I absolutely can't wait to be their mommy! I am so proud of the fighters they have already proven to be.

Chloe and Araya -  I am beyond proud of you - thank you so much for fighting and staying strong! I am so excited to hold you in my arms in a very short 11 weeks. I promise you I will always love you with all of my heart and will be here for you until my last breath. You will never endure any journey in your life alone - daddy and I will always be there fighting right next to you! Continue to grow strong my little loves and I will see you again on the screen very soon! Muah!