Yesterday started off with Rebecca getting an ultrasound with the specialist. Things on that front were good but were only a band-aid to the syndrome. Zeke was not stuck again and the docs were finally able to view his bladder (a big deal when dealing with TTTS), but ultimately, something will probably need to be done soon. Therefore, we’ve started the ball rolling with all of our local team and the Fetal Care Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

But we also had a lot of positive news yesterday, too: the chromosomal fish study came back negative, the echo-cardiogram didn’t show any abnormalities, and Rebecca got discharged from the hospital. She’s doing fine and has stopped having contractions. She’s glad to be back home where she can see Houston, relax uninterrupted, and exist peacefully, unencumbered by the degrees of medical hoo-ha she was plugged up to.

Tomorrow we have another ultrasound with the specialists in the morning. We are hoping and praying for a miracle and planning for otherwise. If the condition has indeed worsened enough to the point where action needs to be taken, we will be going to Cincinnati. My dad might be coming along as our backup. We would start the process early Monday morning, meeting with the remote team and figuring out the game plan for the week. The process is called fetoscopic laser surgery. It’s goal is to correct the blood-flow coming from the placenta, so that both babies have an equal share.

Many have been asking, “who is taking care of Houston?” Well, let’s give a hearty shout-out to grandmothers, or abuelitas, as some may call them. They rock. Especially when the come to take care of your children and cook you food. Houston has been in very good and loving hands and has been up to the following:

• He’s doing the more sign (we think)
• The daddy (or hat) sign
• The dog sign
• The abuelitas report that he’s saying “Dixie” and “uh-oh”
• He’s giving hugs to his friends
• Dancing to music
• Walking confidently
• Even running, says Gramsy

Rebecca is currently still on bed-rest at home, drinking high-protein shakes throughout the day, laying on her sides, pretty much only getting up to “take care of business.” She’s still is in high spirits and has a positive attitude about the whole thing. We ask that you continue to pray for us and we thank everyone for all their help. Most especially, we thank God, who has given us the strength to get through this thus far. Keep watching the blog for periodic updates.