Just got back from the doctor. My BP has sky rocketed and they feel I may be "going toxic" whatever that means. Strange as it may sound, I am actually really excited. I am hoping this means I will get to meet her soon. This waiting game has been agonizing. I honestly wouldn't care if she had to stay a couple of days in the NICU. Then I'd know she is in safe hands. I can't shake the "anything could happen still" feeling.
Just wanted to give an update. It can all be found in my blog. Link is in my siggy.
Re: Apparently I may be toxic. Baby A update in blog
They used to call Pre-E "Toxemia" so maybe that is what they mean.
My DS was born at 34 weeks (5 days..but they always just say 34 weeks) and is doing great now. He spent 2 weeks in the NICU because he had a bit of trouble learning sucking skills. Otherwise he was and remains perfectly healthy. He was completly caught up to other babies his age (physically and developmentally) by 6 months.
Good luck to you and your Little One. My thoughts will be with you!
They just said you may be toxic?? No explaination? That's not scary at all....
I definately get what you mean. If I was going through all you have been I would feel the same way (wanting LO out). Keeping you in my T&P's for a healthy baby A!!! Thanks for the update!
I understand your thinking in wanting her out and I do not think anyone would disagree with you!
Best wishes!
Thank you for the explanation as well as telling me about your son! That is very reassuring!!!!!
Lost Lilah (Audra's twin) at 26 weeks. Cause unknown. Forever in our hearts
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Prayers to you and Baby A! Read your blog (hope your feet don't hurt too bad with all of your swelling!!). Sounds like they are being very proactive in doing everything to keep baby A healthy. I'll be looking for updates and maybe a post as to when you get to meet her
Good luck! I also understand your feeling of wanting her out!
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Lost Lilah (Audra's twin) at 26 weeks. Cause unknown. Forever in our hearts
yeah. Sounds like they are thinking pre-e. This is what I'm being monitored for too
Hopefully your BP and protein stays lower so you can bake her for just a bit longer. If not though, she will be just fine!
Good luck with everything!
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Good luck to you! I know what you mean about being ready so she is in safe hands. I hope this isn't too horrible to say, especially from a relative "lurker" but a friend of mine had very similar circumstances to you where she lost one of her twins, but didn't deliver until weeks later. The reason they delivered was because her body had started "rejecting" the baby that she had lost, and it had caused the conditions for her baby girl to go downhill so they decided to deliver. I believe she had used the term toxic as well.
Her little girl was a lot earlier than yours, and is now a strong and thriving 2 year old. I hope to see an update soon that you have that baby girl in your arms!
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Mia - 6/16/11
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