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July 2011 Moms
katie4253
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I need to AW my husband (and an update about me)
katie4253
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Ladies, let me tell you. I was worried about my H managing himself through labor and delivery. I am no longer worried. The strength he has showed throughout the last 22hrs, he has impressed me beyond words.
He was completely strong when we got the news, walked me over (bawling) and helped me get hooked up when I was escorted to L&D all the while comforting me, went home and tool care of the dogs, made some necessary phone calls, and packed my bag (which wasn't easy to find everything). Then, he went to walgreens to pick me up a few things, came back here and stayed until 11pm.
After all that he had to go home to care for the dogs and sleep. Despite his 2-3 hours of sleep last night he got up to work from home today. Then, came to see me when I called him bawling because I got too overwhelmed. He went to an appointment he had scheduled and went back home to work some more. He is currently cleaning our house, doing laundry, managing the painters that came to repair the rot on our house (lovely day for them to FINALLY COME) and working at home via his work computer.
He is then going to Target to get me: nursing tank tops, granny panties, and a thin robe. He didn't bat an eye about the ladies underwear, he simply asked for clarification about what underwear I wanted and what color tank top I wanted. After he does that he is swinging by to spend a bit of time with me and then going home to take care of the dogs again.
Thankfully my sister is coming tomorrow. She will take over doggy and house care until Sunday. We are calling her and giving her the down low of everything after our follow-up appt tomorrow.
So here's the update on me:
I made it through almost 24 hours from my 1st steroid shot (I had it at 5pm yesterday). Whoo hoo! (this is very very good). I get my 2nd steroid shot at 5pm today. My follow-up with the peri is at 10am tomorrow, but my regular OB came in today to talk with me and look at LOs papers (since he's been on continuous monitoring). He looks good. He isn't showing signs of increased stress. But, they do know because of his extreme growth restriction that he will be taken quite soon. For your reference when I am talking about growth restriction this is how he is measuring: Head 40%, Body 10%, Weight 3%. So, none of you go stressing if your baby is just measuring a little small. You can see there are HUGE discrepancies in my LOs growth. That is how they know something is really really up. That coupled with my super low placental pressures (which are measured by Doppler on the higher tech u/s machine) gave them the definitive diagnosis they needed)
The on call OB said, upon reviewing the paperwork from the peri that she doesn't think they'll let me go beyond tomorrow. But, "we'll see". If that is the case, my c-section will be scheduled for *hopefully* after 5pm tomorrow so the 2nd shot has the 24 hours to work (they like 24-48 hrs). That said, they might schedule it for Friday morning so that I can get to at least 36hrs after the 2nd shot. We'll see what the pressures say. If the pressures are a little better (possible from my rest) they might wait until Friday. If they are the same (or worse), then they'll take him tomorrow.
All-in-all I am in pretty good spirits (minus a few ridiculous ugly cry fits). I also have not slept since yesterday morning. So, they are going to give me something to make me sleep tonight. They don't want me going into delivery and trying to heal from a c/s being exahusted.
ETA: I had to take out the word small from "update about me" because I wrote so much. Whoops!
Born at 31w3d due to severe IUGR & Placental Insufficiency--2lbs 3ounces
We'll miss you sweet Debbie Girl (4.21.12) and sweet Cindy Girl (8.9.12)
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Re: I need to AW my husband (and an update about me)
Thanks for updating us. Continued T&Ps coming your way, for you and LO.
Your hubby sounds like a great guy, I cried a little bit reading about how good he is being to you throughout this. You deserve it!
Keep us posted.
Oh Katie, I remember you were concerned about how your DH was going to cope because you're such a hands-on and able bodied person. While I never would have wished this on anyone, I'm so glad that you are able to see your DH really rise to the occasion. It sounds like he is being an absolute rock right now!
As for you, I'll be praying the steroids do their work and that your LO's lungs are rockstars! Thank you for the update!
Your DH sounds amazing. What a lucky little boy your LO is to have such loving, supportive parents.
That said, please do make sure DH is getting support (from someone in addition to you - you have enough to think about already!) and has someone he can talk to. He must be under enormous stress and pressure, and you're going to continue to need his help in the days and weeks ahead, so please make sure someone (again, OTHER THAN you!) is making him slow down, get rest, and process through all that's happening as this goes along.
GL and take care - T&P headed your way. Every minute you keep LO in will be a blessing for his little lungs. I hope you make it to Friday, but the precious time you have bought him already will pay enormous dividends.
I'm sending lots of T&Ps your way! Keep us posted!
Thanks for the update!
::high fives your DH for being so awesome::
GL tomorrow!!!!!
BFP #3 via cancelled IUI ~ C (2lb 3oz; HELLP) 5/16/11
BFP #4 via the natural (free!) way ~ E (8lb 11oz) 9/13/12
Katie, I am seriously bawling while reading this.
You and your husband have shown so much strength & courage already... I can't even imagine what you are going through. I know you were feeling so disconnected from this pregnancy & you were terrified of a c-section and yet it's 100% because of your instincts that your LO's life will be saved. I'm so proud of you for accepting this & taking this challenge head on.
I'm praying for you, your husband, and little Gabriel. Thanks for updating us & hopefully you will be able to update us tomorrow? (or perhaps your labor buddy can?)
((HUGS))
{{hugs}} to you and your husband both.
If your LO is born on Friday they will have an excellent birthday. It's my nephew's 6th birthday, and he was also born on a Friday the 13th.
Wishing you the best over the next 48 hours!
DD1, Kathleen 9/15/2007
This. Everyone deserves a DH like this, who does what he has to do when the time comes. I'm so thankful you have that support as you work through your emotions. Please keep us posted!
Thanks for the update.
I am so sorry you are having to go through this. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
(((hugs))
Stay strong! You sound like you are doing great considering the craziness of the last 24 hours.
And Gabriel, you stay in there at least 24 more hours! Your mama wants to meet you but she also wants to help you be as healthy as possible!Still praying for you!
Thanks for the update! I'm glad your husband is doing a great job taking care of the house and everything... You can relax a little about those worries if there were any!
Glad that everything with you is going well soo far. T&P and get some rest!