Thursday mid day

Baby A is almost out now, most of the feet and legs are out and visible as well as a lot of the umbilical cord. The baby is still progressing slowly but nurses have confirmed there is no longer a heart beat. The doctor has not declared the baby still born yet, but it has now been close to two hours moving very very slowly at this rate. 

Bianca is so tired and has finally started to rest but she is still having contractions and the baby is still coming out. Bianca is now on a magnesium drip as well which is to provide natal care and relax her uterus in the hope that baby b does not deliver. So far baby b has not moved too much and doesn't seem distressed. This medicine though also makes this process even longer for baby A. 

The magnesium medicine caused an extreme rise in temperature and Bianca was flush for about 20 min in which we covered her in ice packs and draped her in cold clothes as much as possible. Once the initial dose was given she has been much better.  

Baby B has also received the first steroid shot to help development as there is still a chance that they will be delivered soon as well. This is the main reason why we haven't pushed baby a faster or done any sort of c section, just trying to give baby b a fighting chance at this point. 

Doctors have also upped the dosage of antibiotics as this is a very tough spot to be in and replaced her catheter to try and avoid infection as much as possible. Still on iv liquids but down to ice chips as water is not an option any more in the event she needs to be put under for any type of surgical procedure. 

I haven't processed in my mind everything with Baby A yet and I don't know how to express anything I or Bianca are feeling right now. I just wanted to update on where we are now as I know so many people are worried. Once baby A is all the way here and out I will let everyone know what the plan is moving forward. We love everyone who is reading and thank you for your prayers.