Hi Everyone,
Last night was unfortunately a repeat of the prior evening. Sonia started having contractions again and so we spent another sleepless night in the emergency delivery room.
They now have her on two drugs to stop the contractions but I think they are approaching maximum dosages so we're not sure how much time we have left. Sonia's cervix has dilated more - so much so that apparently if Rachel was in a normal position, she would have already come out.
We also just got the results of today's blood test and things are looking a little grim. It looks like all of this trauma has finally caught up with Sonia and the babies as the tests now show that she either has an infection or (hopefully) an inflammation of her uterus.
Finally, we were told that we will likely be transferring Sonia and the babies to Toho University NICU. I think it is in Setagaya. Has anyone heard of this one? Are they any good at handling very early term babies? Are they aggressive or old fashioned? My experience here suggests that famous sometimes means old fashioned and unwilling to adapt to new technology / procedures so I'm not so concerned about prestige - rather it would be success percentages and how modern their practice is.
At this point, with the test results, it is probably too late to try a delayed interval delivery - so it looks like we're going to try everything possible to keep the babies inside Sonia for a few more days before the doctors perform a C-section to deliver both.
Sonia's father is arriving today and my mom will be here in another day or so. It would be such a great miracle and a blessing if Rachel could wait at least until more of the family could arrive to be with Sonia.
Thanks for this information. Please pray that we can last at least a few more days. If we can just make it to 24 weeks, they can give the babies steriods which will help develop their lungs and give at least Isaac but also hopefully Rachel a significantly better chance at survival.
We did pray for clarity and for doors to be closed and it looks like this has happened. Thank you dear Lord. We again admit how helpless we are and lift our beloved Rachel and Isaac and my precious jewel and loving wife, Sonia up to you, God. We beg You for the courage to accept whatever may happen during these next few days.
Blessings,
Jong
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Sonia and Jong,
I'm sorry about the recent turn of events. I'm praying for a miracle; we've had a few of those in Atlanta with a couple of 22 weekers going home from our NICU. I'll check your blog again tomorrow. You're in my prayers tonight.
Alli
Sonia and Jong,
I am very sorry for the recent turn of events.
But I wouldn't worry too much about the hospital, I am SURE you are in good hands.
I would follow the suggestions of Dr.Sakamoto and the Drs in this new hospital.
I wish you all the best.
Elisa
Sonia and Jong,
I was startled to read the last few postings but despite the turn of events I realized that God is listening and our prayers are being anwered. Although it may not be exactly what we have been praying for -- that Issac and Rachel survive and we may all be blessed by their physical presence in our lives, I know that God is directing you and Sonia towards His will.
Yesterday, I was at my friend's house when I first learned that Sonia was experiencing contractions. I told my friend's mother of your situation and she told me that she had received a "Special Masses for Healing" in the mail that day. So she sent her special prayer for healing to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France (where in the Catholic faith there are approximately 66 identified records of miracle healing). God's timing is perfect and there are many more people that will be praying for you.
What really validated my feelings that the Lord has been listening to our prayers is the message I received at the 2 different services I attended today (one at my church and another at an AME). During the AME services the pastor gave the message "Why we can't make it without the cross." During his sermon he talked about the loss of loved ones and said, "all perfect people are in heaven." I realized that if it is not God's will that Issac and Rachel share their lives with us on earth that God has given us another gift -- the gift of knowing that they are perfect and fully whole and at peace. The second point he made was that our faith brings us peace. Peace that although we may challenged in our lives, even with the most difficult and heartbreaking, God will turn it around and bless us -- that we have victory in faith. And lastly, that Jesus secured our healing.
At my church, my pastor's message was "Surrender All". That we must be still and let God deliver us. That during this season of lent we are to remember the power of our faith and sacraficial love.
While our exact prayers may not be answered, I am renewed with hope after today's lessons that He is listening, He is directing us and He will heal Issac and Rachel and the rest of our family.
I praise God that he has brought the four of you to this point and while one door closes, another is opening. And I truly believe that we are witnessing a miracle.
I continue to pray for God's continued healing presence, wisdom and guidance for Sonia, you and your doctors, and peace to surrender all.
Love and blessings in Christ,
Mary
Dear Jong and Sonia,
Regarding the hospital in Setagaya - - There is a children's hospital there - - either connected to or associated with the University that you are talking about. Henry and I visited there a number of times dealing with his allergies - - but the place is efficient, professional and, above all, on the leading edge medically.
You and Sonia and the babies are in our thoughts and prayers (yes, sometimes the Wisniewski's do pray!) Please know that whatever happens is meant to be, and parenthood will find its way to you. I am not as intimate with God as you are, but I know this - - there would never be two more loving and guiding parents as you. Heck, He even found a way to give us sinners the two most wonderful sons in the world! (That was supposed to make you smile!!).
Give Sonia and big hug from all of us here in Frankfurt...
Much love,
Wendy
Sonia and Jong
Its Monday night here and I'm off to bed - It will be tuesday when I wake up and the babies will be at 23w. Praying that you make it through the night with the babies inside Sonia, with no more contractions and free of infection
Love Rae
Dear Jong and Sonia,
I am writing from Minnesota. My friend passed on the info to me about your blog. I am currently 20w with my twins, numbers 5 & 6 in our family. I come from a church that has three sets of twins this year and we just started on Sept 11 2005!
Anyway my prayer for you is that your faith will remain strong through this time. As you have said you are all in God's hands and that is very encouraging indeed. I pray that your little ones will remain in utero as long as necessary for the steroids. That all contracting activity would stop in the name of Jesus and that the medications would even be able to be tapered off. Big request, but ALL things are possible in Christ Jesus.
Little testimony here. My husband who staunchly "didn't need Jesus" gave his heart to the Lord on September 11, 2005. This was 7.5 years after I had been saved and tried to share with him. I was a working mom during those years with two children and miserable,but placed my hope in Christ. During those years, He has made a miraculous change in me and my man and even our children. We have had two more during that time, which prior to that "we were done". Anyway, the Lord also made it possible for me to be an at home mom and now to be pregnant with twins. We are even feeling a tug towards missions.
Why am I telling you all this? Because out of my deepest despair I called -- no I cried out to Jesus! And He has been faithful to answer my prayers. He is answering yours as well and I stand firmly that you are blessed with these two little darlings! Enjoy your time now with your little ones and wife and I pray for many more happy days, hours and years.
I will continue to check in and pray.
In His service,
Dawn
I am praying so hard for both of you and the babies. I am the mother of now 4.5 yr old twin daughters who were born at 25 6/7 weeks gestation. I had PROM with one of my twins at 14 weeks, yet was able to hold off on delivering them until I ended up with an infection at 25 6/7 weeks. Stay strong and love stronger....
It can be done Sonia.....your little Rachel does have a fighting chance just like my Angelina. Our website can be found at www.caringbridge.org/mi/angelina
While I realize you are out of the country I would really push them to give you the steriod shots if at all possible to strengthen the babies lungs. Here in the states I didn't have to wait that long, I believe I was given them in the 18-19 week range.
i concur with jennifer. they gave me the shot at 22 and 5/7 for my boy. whether it helped or not we'll never know, but it helped me feel better...
erin eccles
I am now offically addicted to your site! You are all in my prayers. I hope Gods plans are the same as yours!
Jere'
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