He still hasn't peed and he was born 28 hours ago. They consulted the neonatologist and she ordered some blood work, his potassium is 6.1 and should be 3.5-5
They just took him down for his ultrasound and when he gets back the nurse is going to start an IV and give him a fluid bolus. We are hoping he is just dehydrated and that is the cause for all the concern. We will know more later tonight. Until then, he is a "special care nursery baby" and needs to stay there for his infusions and monitoring.
UGH...it's breaking my heart!
Re: They have to start an IV on Ben now :(
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it will be ok!!! i know how heartbreaking it is to see them with an IV- Chance had one 4 days after he was born bc my milk hadn't come in yet and he was dehydrated.
he will be fine. stay strong!!! just make sure you give him lots of hugs and kisses. once the IV is in, they don't have pain.
Congrats on your lil guy! I'll be thinking of him!
Douglas had an IV too because I had a fever during labor... it was so sad to see it in his little hand but it didn't bother him at all!
I will be praying for you lo. =( Everything will be alright. Stay strong.
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I'm so sorry! Good luck with everything.
But congrats on the new baby! =]