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**Update/PIP** Anna Kirsten surprised us at 26w3d

Update: Thank you all so much for the kind words and support. I just got off the phone with my mom, and Anna is still stable on the cpap and enjoying some bilirubin lights. I am still recovering from the c-section but am hoping to be discharged by tomorrow afternoon so I can get to my baby girl's side. I'll still be lurking and popping in occasionally and I hope to see you all over on PAL! 

Here is Anna right after she was born:

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Hi ladies. I just wanted to share the news that our rainbow, Anna Kirsten, joined us today at 26w3d. Short story: I went into pre term labor and ended up with an emergency c-section. Anna Kirsten was born at 3:06 pm weighing 2 lbs and 6 oz. She was transferred to a nearby children's hospital and is stable as far as I know now.

Long story: After a very normal morning, I went to the bathroom at work at around 10am and had a gush of blood and mucous. I was scared, but thought maybe I was just losing some of my mucous plug. I decided to go straight to my doctor's office where they checked me and found I was 2 cm dilated with visible membranes. We went immediately upstairs to L&D where they hooked me up to magnesium surface and I got a steroid shot. They have a level III nice here but don't take babies until 30 weeks. They wanted to transfer me to a larger hospital nearby and keep her in as long as possible to give the steroids a chance to work. Unfortunately I started having contractions and funneling and she was breech so they decided to do an immediate c-section. She did not cry out, but my DH said she whimpered a little bit.

They stabilized Anna and transported her to a children's hospital nearby. I Got to see her in her transport before she left. She is so tiny but looks just like her big sister! I will stay here and recover but obviously hope to join her as quickly as I can. My DH is also here because he is developing a cold and couldn't go with her. He is frustrated but we are thankful my mom could go with her. Last we heard, Anna is breathing on her own with a cpap. She is feisty and pulled out the ventilator tube when they had to insert it to give her surfactant for her lungs. Her organs are not fully developed but they have started her on small amounts of donor milk and I am hoping mine will come in soon. I have been able to pump some colostrum and every drop is precious. 

Overall, I am steady, just trying to stay sane and focus on my jobs: pumping and getting better. We are shocked to find ourselves on this journey because pre term labor was not an issue with our Patricia who was twice as heavy. We are hoping to get some answers as to why this happened, but preparing for none such as we received with our angel. Right now, I am just trying to focus on the fact that Anna will have a birth certificate. We have a long road ahead of us, but hopefully we will bring our rainbow home.



  Our Angel Patricia born sleeping 3/30/12 at 31 weeks
Our Fighter Anna born early 1/8/13 at 26 weeks
Hoping to bring home #3 due 9/9/15
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    Oh my goodness, what an insane story! I can't even begin to imagine the worries and wonders you may be facing right now but I have to say, you sound so very positive. Congratulations on your little fighter! Please keep us updated on everything. I hope you and DH get to be reunited with your little blessing very soon. Congratulations and welcome Anna Kirsten! 
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    Wow! I am so glad she is doing well. Hope you and your DH get to go see and hold your sweet baby girl soon!
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    Big (((hugs))) for you and your Anna Kirsten.

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    Many tps! If you need someone to talk to about NICU life don't hesitate to page me. We spent two months in the NICU with our boys. Also, when you're ready, check out the preemie board if you haven't already.
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    I am thinking of you and of Anna Kirsten. Take care of yourself. 

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    I love that she is feisty already! I hope you both get stronger and stronger every day and I'm sending tons of T & P your way. Welcome baby Anna!!
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    OMG, speedy recovery to all three of you! Please keep us posted. I will keep you in my T&Ps!!!
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    Congratulations! Anna Kristen may have been impatient but it sounds like she is fighter!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery to you and a short NICU stay. 
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    Congratulations on the birth of your little fighter, Anna. I hope you and your husband are both able to join her very soon. Many thoughts are with your family.
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    Wow! Sending positive thoughts to you and little Anna!

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    Congratulations. I am glad that both of you are doing well. It sounds like Anna is a fighter. Sending you lots of TP'S for Anna to grow strong and healthy.

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    Best wishes for a quick recovery for you and DH so you can be with your precious daughter. I hope she continues to fight and do well in NICU and join you at home soon!
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    Wow! What an amazing story! Keeping you all in my thoughts and hoping for a speedy recovery so you can go be with your baby girl!
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    Sending tons of love your way! Sounds like you have quite the little fighter over there! I hope that you heal quickly and are able to go and be with her. Hugs hugs to you and your little family!
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    WoW, what a  crazy birth. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way. I hope your recovery goes quickly and you can be with Anna soon.

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    Oh my goodness!  I'm sending good thoughts your and Anna's way.  I hope your recovery is quick and your DH's cold clears up so you can both be with her asap.  (Have you gotten to hold her yet?  If not I hope you can do that as soon as you can transfer to the hospital she is at.) 

    That is so wonderful that she is breathing on her own already!  I'm sure you must be scared out of your mind, but I think it's good you're focusing on the fact that she is alive and has a birth certificate.  Congratulations on her (much earlier than expected) arrival and definitely keep updating us!

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    Oh holy cow, we were connecting like normal yesterday morning on the April check-in. Congratulations, I'm so glad she's stable and seems to be doing ok so far and that she was transported where she needs to be, even if that's hard to have her there. I hope you recover quickly and are able to join her soon. Please keep us updated either here or on PAL. Big hugs to you.
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    Oh my gosh!  I am so glad you and Anna are doing well.  How scary!  Sending you many T&P's that she continues to do well.  (HUGS)
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    Welcome baby Anna! Sending so many thoughts and prayers your way.

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    :::Saw your link on the Loss board::: 

    This is amazing!  You were so smart to go to the Dr. and I am so glad they acted quickly.  I hope you and your husband are able to go be with Anna soon.  

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     Right now, I am just trying to focus on the fact that Anna will have a birth certificate. 

    I hope you are completely surrounded with love.  

     

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    Oh wow, it sounds like you have a little fighter! TP's that she keeps doing well!
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    Wow! Prayers for you and your little fighter! I hope you are able to be with her soon.
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    Wow, this must be a time of such high emotion for you!  Congratulations on having a feisty daughter and lots of hugs as you process the path ahead. 
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    Thinking of you and Anna Kirsten! You are so brave!

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    Wow, what a scary situation.  I'm glad to hear that Anna is stable and I hope that both you and your DH get to go be with her very soon.  What a blessing that her grandma is able to be with her in the mean time.  T&P for all of you.
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    Oh WOW!!!  Congratulations. I guess Anna Kirsten just could not wait until April to meet you!  I am so happy to hear that she is doing well, and will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.  Please check in once in a while on the April checkin (if you can).  We would love to hear how you and little Anna are doing!  BIG HUGS!!!!


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    I am glad to hear she is doing well! Sending you lots of love and blessings!

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    Oh my I'm so glad she is doing well!  I will send many t&p for her continued progress and coming home as soon as possible. 
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    Oh my goodness!  I am so happy that you and Anna are doing well.  It sounds like you have quite the little fighter!  Sending you all T&Ps!
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    OMG! What a crazy but amazing story! Your little girl sound like a fighter and I have faith that she will continue to fight.  You take care of yourself and I hope you and Anna are reunited soon.
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    Oh my goodness, I can't even imagine the emotions you must be feeling right now.  I am sending so many thoughts and prayers your way that Anna keeps on fighting and growing!  Absolutely massive (((HUGS)))

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    Oh my goodness! What a fighter she is! I will keep you, DH, and Anna in my prayers for a full and complete healing for all 3 of you. I know you have a long road ahead, but congratulations on your beautiful rainbow! (((HUGS)))

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    Oh girl, how terrifying! I'm so so glad that you and baby Anna are doing okay and I'll be praying hard that your sweet girl gets stronger and stronger and that you and your DH get to be with her very soon. (((Hugs))) and a huge Congrats!!!

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    Wow, GL to you and your little baby girl!
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    Congratulations on your little Anna! Sounds like she is a fighter and that is just what you want in a 26 weeker! Your NICU stay will be a roller coaster ride of emotions but it sounds like you are staying focused on what's important. I'll be keeping you both in my T&P.

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    I'm so, so glad to hear that Anna Kirsten is doing well, despite such scary circumstances.  She sounds like a fighter, and I hope she gets stronger and stronger every day!  I'll be thinking about you, YH, and Anna -- I hope you're all reunited as a family very soon.
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    Oh my gosh I'm so sorry you went into PTL but glad everyone is doing okay!! T&P coming your way for your LO and a quick recovery for you so you can go be with her!! (((Hugs)))
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    Oh my. How scary for your guys. Welcome to the world little Anna Kirsten (love the name) and I will be keeping you guys in my thoughts!!
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    Oh my goodness! I will be thinking of you and praying for your little fighter Anna. I hope your NICU stay is as good as it can be. I found the nurses to be a wonderful source of comfort and support. ((hugs))
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    Thinking of y'all ... So glad she's a fighter already. I'm glad to know she's doing well so far, and I just wish y'all all the best!
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