Something of a hiccup at today's growth scan. All Dopplers and growth were good, both babies had grown on target and heart rates were good. Baby B's fluid was normal. However, Baby A, the larger 'recipient' baby, appeared to have less than normal fluid around him. His Deepest Vertical Pocket was measured at 2.1 cm (3-8 cm is normal). This finding was pretty unusual, since Baby A had always had more of everything--more nutrients, more fluid--it was surprising to find that he may have lost fluid. Dr. Miller was quick to point out that the DVP measurement is not perfect; when the baby is oriented in different positions, his distance from the membrane changes. They've scheduled a precautionary follow-up fluid scan for this Friday in the hope that Baby A will demonstrate regular fluid levels then. If things aren't better, we may have to admit C to the hospital for closer monitoring.
Thanks for your support. We'll follow up Friday afternoon.
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