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Update
Just to keep you all up to date, I met with a doctor from the new group this past Friday, and she said I could schedule an induction for tomorrow, since she'd be on call and she's the only doctor I've met. Since I'm totally indecisive, it took me a while to talk to my husband and decide, since I've always wanted to avoid an induction, but I decided to do it. Of course, they had scheduled 8 inductions already, so they said I could do it on Friday. This also meant I'd have a different doctor. My husband and I ended up going to meet her today, and I feel like the date change is meant to be. She was so warm and positive without being fake or blowing smoke, and I left feeling really good about everything. I had a rough weekend, but I've felt pretty positive this week anyway, and meeting her today helped a lot. So Friday is the day, and then we can move on to the next steps. I think I've mourned the loss of a "normal" experience this time, and I'm ready to meet this and get Miss A on the mend.
Right now I'm doing the whole "this is the last time we'll ____ before everything starts", which I need to stop, and writing out B's routine for my dad has made me really weepy. I've never been away from him overnight, so that's scary for me, even though I know he's in good hands. Add that to the fact that C will be going with A to Children's after birth, which means I'll be left at the hospital without a baby or my husband, and I'm a little worried about my emotional state. My mom and some friends are planning to be with me, because I know it will be hard to be on a maternity floor (and sharing a room, too) without a baby, but this is only temporary, right?
I can't say thank you enough for your support, kind words, and offers of help. It means so much to hear so many kind things from people who haven't even met me. I definitely need to meet you all when things settle down!
(Oh yeah, and thanks for not discussing on FB, too.)
Brady 7/29/2009
Avery 4/1/2011
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Re: Update
Oh goodness. You are being so strong. I'm so glad you feel comfortable with the new doctor. That's great news.
B will be fine! I know it's hard to leave him but I be he will have a blast with your dad. And it's so normal to think it's the last time you do xy, but try not to dwell on it. Easier said than done though.
Why will you have to share a room at Good Sam? Since the baby will be transported elsewhere? That stinks. I delivered Owen there and we had our own room, I'd be sure to ask for one when you register. I'm sure they will try to accommodate you if possible. And I'm sure they will try to discharge you as fast as possible so you can be at your baby's side. Just keep pushing them on that as soon as you get transferred out of L&D.
Jennie
((hugs)) You are handling this with such grace and courage already! I am positive that you will be able to handle every and anything that comes your way!
I am glad that you have a plan you are comfortable with and I know it is hard to not compare everything to last time or be thinking about how things are going to be but regardless this baby is a new individual! She would be different regardless of the situation! I will be sending lots of T&P's your way for the next few days-- keep us updated! We will be thinking of you!
Oh and as a side note: I delivered at Good Sam too and didnt have to share a room, I was just on the less used recovery floor which I guess it wasnt as nice as the upstairs one but I thought it was just fine. Also, I know that they have special little stickers they put on the doors of moms whose babies arent rooming in with them (meaning they are in the NICU or getting testing or whatever the reason) that way the nurses can be accommodating in different ways, they know not to overwhelm you with baby stuff that could just add to the hard emotions, etc.I think you may be surprised to find there are more women in similar situations than you realize. I am hopeful that they will have you in and out of there fast and you will be with your sweet girl before you know it! Best of luck!
Best wishes on Friday. I hope the joy you experience meeting your sweet little girl can sustain you through the difficulties of your temporary separation. I will be thinking of you and awaiting to hear your big news! Take care!
Married to my BFF on 8.13.05 (after dating 5 years)!
DS born 2.14.08. DD born 9.30.09.
EXACTLY this!! They put me on floor 7 with a sticker on the door that said NICU - I'm not gonna lie that it was hard seeing/hearing other babies/mothers but having my own private room helped. They are very accommodating there!! The nurses are wonderful & every nurse that I had while I was "alone" with Kevin/my mom etc. in the NICU visiting Nolan were more than happy to lend a ear/give a hug when I needed it! We will be thinking of you!!
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I'm just catching up on your story and wanted to wish you well tomorrow. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers for a safe delivery of your little girl and the strength you and your family will need in the coming weeks.
I my cousin recently went through something similar (I'm not sure on the exact condition) although they didn't know ahead of time that there was a problem. Their daugther was born and ended up having open heart surgery at only a few days old to fix one of three problems with her heart. They are currently monitoring the other two problems that they didn't fix with the knowledge that she may need further surgeries as she grows. She is a happy and healthy 16 month old right now and only sees the cardiologist every 6 months.
Big hugs!
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