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Pregnant after a Loss
Update on Cassady and I
Sorry I haven't been on lately to post any updates - to say the last couple of days have been rough would be a total understatement. In one of the last posts I made here, I said that I felt like I had been through hell and back in the last year. Turns out I didn't really know what hell was until now.
Here's the good, the bad and the ugly:
The good: Cassady's surgery went well, they removed a foot of her lg intestine (which in the grand scheme of things is not that much). Turns out she had an atresia, so an enema wouldn't have worked - they could not see this until they were inside her. I am glad they opted for the surgery sooner rather than later. Her belly looks so much better and I swear to God she gets more adorable every day. My milk finally came in and I am working on creating an arsenal of milk for her when she is finally able to eat (she hasn't been able to eat anything yet).
The bad: she is on a ventilater and having trouble breathing. There is nothing scarier than seeing those red alarms go off on her bassinet. She also has a blood infection and a lung infection. Obviously, these are not good. She has a tough, tough road ahead of her.
The ugly: I did not feel a lot of pain from the stitches, however I had a beast of a headache that came a couple hours after delivery. I just thought this was normal. Then my neck and back started hurting. I blamed it on stress and the crappy hospital bed. It just would not get better no matter what I tried. Last night reached the point that I couldn't move at all without screaming. It was seriously the worst pain I have ever experienced in my entire life. Turns out I had a large spinal bleed from the epidural so my brain had no fluid around it causing it to push on my spine. Dr said it was one of the worst cases he has seen and was amazed that I had withstood it for so long. I had a blood patch put in my spine and am finally starting to feel better. So if you have a headache after your epidural please, please, please tell your doctor - I should have said something before I was discharged but I thought people would brush it off as just a headache/backache. Trust your gut - I would have had a much more pleasant couple of days if I had. Oh and I know it's rare but I plan on skipping the epi next time no matter what, haha!
Thank you all for your continued support, it means the world. And thank you Krate for all the updates!!
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Re: Update on Cassady and I
m/c 12/25/09 (5w5d) mm/c D&C 4/9/10 (11w1d) Take home baby 2/22/11
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I'm glad her surgery went well and she's looking better! I'll continue to pray for both of you. That bleed from the epi sounds scary, and I'm really glad you're ok!
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Congrats on little Cassady. I'm glad to see that her surgery went well. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
I've never had a spinal bleed, but I had a botched spinal tap that caused a spinal migraine. I couldn't move without screaming. I feel your pain on that.
Best wishes to you both on healing soon! ((HUGS))
I'm so glad they figured out what is wrong with the headaches, how awful if that would have kept going and it definitely could have gotten much worse. I hope that you continue to feel better.
I'm glad things are looking better. Hopefully her infections will clear up soon and she can eat and be off the ventilator. I hope you feel better soon, and make sure you try and get some rest!
Continued T&P's to you and Cassady.
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4 losses (cp Feb 28 09, mc April 9 09 (5w5d), mc Aug 10 09 (7w1d), d&c Apr 12 10 (grew to 6w3d, mc confirmed at 8w5d). RX: Overies PCOS (hormones normal) & Balanced Translocation of Ch. 7 & 13 (40-50% mc risk)
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Sorry to hear the road's been so rough - those epidural bleeds are horrible, from what I've heard. My sis had one when she had her first.
We'll keep Cassady in our thoughts and prayers as she continues to fight and you, as well.
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Lots of T&P for you & Cassady.
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Jaimie, I am so sorry it's been so rough for both of you. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better though! I've been thinking about Cassady all the time, and I can't even imagine how hard it must be to see her hooked up to wires. It seems as though she's in very good hands and I hope things get better for her one step at a time. I'm sure she feels so much love from you and your DH...not to mention lots of other family, friends and whole message board of women!
Please continue to be healthy so you can take care of that precious little girl. You are incredible and are doing a great job.
So much love to you both!