November 2011 Moms

Baby is still inside

Well, we went in this morning and got all registered at the hospital. Then we got settled in LDR room. I got an IV, which btw, it is the worst part of the whole delivery process IMO. She missed the vein, so she finally go it into another vein. OUCH! She drew some blood to check my platelets one more time to make sure which anesthesia process we would use.

 My OB comes in about an hour later and proceeds to do amnio. It was really not too uncomfortable. She was pretty confident that everything would be a go, we would just wait for the results to make sure before the c-section. Well, an hour later, nurse comes back in and says she cannot believe it, but baby's lungs aren't ready. I was shocked. Of COURSE I want her to be ready, but I was a little bummed with the news. My OB came back in and said we would wait until next week, have another office appt. on Monday, but she is pretty sure we will deliver Avery in one week. She is not comfortable doing another amnio, but she would be more content with delivering her at that point. The longer we wait, the better for her lungs, but the riskier things are getting with our other issues. We will make the benefit vs risk decision of keeping her in at that point.  Just thought I would update everyone.

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  • I hear you. We haven't had to do an amnio yet, but if my eye dr pulls my c/s forward we will. I've got 3 drs weighing the risks several times a week about keeping me pregnant vs delivering early.
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  • I'm sorry that her lungs weren't ready.  Hope you have a smooth delivery next week.
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  • I'm sorry you're going through this roller coaster! At least they are taking all the precautions. One more week of being pregnant!
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  • That's a tough one.  I'm glad they are being cautious but I'm sure it must be difficult being sent home again.  Good luck waiting it out!
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    I hear you. We haven't had to do an amnio yet, but if my eye dr pulls my c/s forward we will. I've got 3 drs weighing the risks several times a week about keeping me pregnant vs delivering early.

    I don't think I saw what is wrong with your eye! Did the retina detach or something? Scary!

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  • i was shocked to read this (i'm sure as much as you were shocked you didnt have a baby today!). Hoping and praying her lungs develop quickly!
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  • Sarah, I am really glad that you have a doctor who was so thorough about checking Avery's lungs prior to proceeding any further forward. Hopefully now you can get some extra rest and just wait out some more time for Avery's development (especially as I'm sure you had everything ready for LO to come today). Every little moment she can have as an inside baby that isn't complicated by your other risks is good, and I hope you can get lot of help at home so you can just rest and relax. Keep us updated ok?

  • Oh my goodness....such build up, and then let down.  Although i know you are happy to let that little one bake a little longer for her own good!  Good luck!
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  • Aww Man Sarah! Good thing they checked first, right? Definately a bummer though... We will hopefully have our baby next week too! I am being induced on Monday with Cervidil so maybe we will be birthday buddies. :) Keep us updated.
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  • Oh man!!  What a roller coaster.  I am so sorry to hear this!!  But I guess it's better to know than risk anything, right?  Hang in there.  You'll be writing your birth story sooner than you know.
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