Message to July Sparklers

allicia82

I just wanted to update the group about what is going on with me. ?At 25 weeks, I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with preeclampsia. ?I was on bedrest at home until 29 weeks, and then I was admitted to our local hospital. ?I was in the hospital for two full days, and then I was sent to another hospital that has a much more advanced NICU and high-risk pregnancy doctors. ?I was at this hospital until I officially hit 30 weeks. ?At this point, doctors chose to induce me, but the baby was not tolerating contractions well. ?Therefore, I had an emergency C-section at exactly 30 weeks. ?My baby was born on April 22, 2009 at 10:07 pm. ?He weighed 2 lbs. and 12 oz. and was 15 and 1/2 inches long. ?Following the surgery, I stayed in the hospital for a week recovering. ?It took an entire week for the doctors to find a blood pressure medication that got my pressure down to a somewhat normal range. ?I was finally discharged from the hospital, and the baby stayed in the NICU. ?He has been doing really well, and has been completely taken off oxgen. He is breathing completely on his own, tolerating formula--which the doctors are increasing every day, and is gaining weight. ?Overall, the baby is doing great, and we are just waiting for him to get bigger and stronger so he can come home. ?I wanted to let you all know what has been happening. ?My husband and I were in the process of moving (and still are) when all of this happened, and I did not have access to the Internet during all of this. ?I would really appreciate your thoughts and prayers for my tiny miracle baby. ?Good luck with the remainder of your pregnancies!!!

MidwestTexan

Even though I'm not a July lady...I hope you continue recovering well and that your little one can come home soon!

CeltiCutie

I'm not a July Sparkler, but I wanted to say you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! I hope he gets big and strong and can come home soon!

sherpa

You have come so far! ?Congratulations and I'll be thinking and praying for you and your family!

ashleyvc1

Glad to hear everything is going well.  Hope you and LO are home safe and sound soon.

sharee

Oh of course my thoughts and prayers are with you guys! I hope you little ones gets to join you and your DH at home soon!

prettyshoes

I am so glad to hear your LO is doing well. What an ordeal for you! Thanks for the update- I will be thinking of you and your family as your son continues to recover.

BearkatLou

I'm not a July Sparkler, but I just wanted to let you know that you, DH, and baby are all in my thoughts and prayers. Definitely a miracle!!!

GL with everything, and maybe pass on the sparklers' check in??? You have too much to worry about and you should let someone else take this off your shoulders!

heather.billy

Thank you for the update! I am so glad to hear everything is going well with your LO and congrats! I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers

MileHighGirl

Congrats on your new baby!!  And I'll keep my fingers crossed that he comes home healthy and happy as soon as possible!!

DarcyLongfellow

Oh my goodness, what a story.   What an awful ordeal.  I'm so glad you're feeling better and that your son seems to be doing well!!

kelli070607

I am thinking about you and your family! All of the best!

nycteach

Thanks for sharing your story.  I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  Stay strong little guy.  Please check back and let us know of any more updates. 

Mama Jan

Congratulations on your tiny bundle!  Thank you for updating us - that must have been such a scary experience for you... so sorry you weren't able to come here for support during that time   I'm glad your boy is doing well and I hope you are healing well!  Update us as you get a chance.

BTW, I added your name to the thoughts/prayers section of the July Sparklers' check-in.