Vanished Twin

Today we found out that Baby b did not develop. It was still there but only measuring 6 weeks about the same as two weeks ago and it's yok sac has already been absorbed. Baby A is doing great measuring 9 weeks and has a strong heat beat (183). It looks like a little gummy bear - she turned it to 3d and we could see it wiggling and moving it's little arms and legs. So cute already. The hematoma has healed or it was so small it could not be detected on the ultrasound.

We have another ultrasound scheduled for September 8 to check my cervical length. Then we will have the cerclage placed on September 12. Since this is a preventative cerclage it will not be a traumatic as the last one - at least it should not be :) last time for those of you who do not know, I went from the ultrasound table to the OR via ambulance and not allowed to sit up or move. It was crazy just like a movie - it took- we counted 14 sticks before they put in a pck line? 2 spinals neither worked so I was knocked out. My ultrasound was at 11 am and by 12:30 I was in a recovery room trying to take what had just happened in. This time will be much better. After the cerclage I will pretend to be on bed rest for about three days. She said if my cervical length stays up I will be only on light duty but when it starts dropping I will then go on bed rest. She also reminded us that the hospital does have antipartum rooms- hopefully we don't end up there.

We are at peace with baby b dissapearring because we know that it is ultimately what is best. We knew that if there was two we might deliver way too soon and not get to meet either of
them. God knows what each of us can handle and what is best. The Doctor made sure to let us
know we are still high risk even with just one and will continue to be monitored closely.

Come on March :)