XP-ish: Some Pics of little Adalyn

DrRx · February 2012

Here are some pics of our teeny tiny bundle of joy! We went down to see her this morning when they do "Hands On" time, which is where they check her blood pressure using a cuff (about the size of a band-aid), reposition her, wipe her eyes, change her diaper, etc. She has 4 of these a day, every 6 hours. I think that later this week or next week they told us that they can teach us how to change her diaper and we will be able to do it.

So far, she's been doing well. Her blood gasses have been holding steady, and her vent settings are low because she is taking many breaths on her own. They weighed her last night at 2am, and she lost 10 g, was 790g instead of 800g. They said that it was perfectly normal and to be expected.

Here are some pics. The one of her holding my finger was when I was able to meet her for the first time yesterday morning. It also gives you a perspective of how tiny she is! The other pic is of her with her eyes open, a little annoyed that they disturbed her nap! (Don't worry, it wasn't so that I could take the pic. It was during one of those Hands On times where they do a bulk of regular exam/upkeep stuff.) And the last pic is of her diaper--I can't get over how tiny it is!

Thank you all ladies for the wonderful support, prayers, and positive energy!! DH, Adalyn, and myself really appreciate it! I hope that you don't mind me staying and posting on this board for a while even though I'm technically no longer pregnant! You ladies are all amazing!

FraggleChic · February 2012

She is precious! What a beautiful little angel.

bumpuser6119831 · February 2012

She is beautiful!

naybird · February 2012

Her tiny little hand wrapped around your finger is precious.

lovebug33 · February 2012

Awwwww!!!!!

Long=journey · February 2012

Congratulations! She's beautiful!

Beckla74 · February 2012

L-O-V-E.

jbeck78 · February 2012

OMG, wow, just got done reading your other post..these pictures are bringing tears to my eyes..she seems to be doing great..like you said she is strong just like her Momma..she is going to do great. I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. She is absolutely gorgeous and its crazy to think that is kinda the size of the baby inside my stomach right now..it really gives you perspective. You did a good job keeping her cooking as long as you could (hugs)

What was their goal for you week wise..you had her earlier than they thought you would right?

ukcats27 · February 2012

She's so beautiful!

tarajayne · February 2012

How precious, congratulations!

snoangel79 · February 2012

Beautiful!! I pray that she will do very well! Please keep us updated!! Hugs to you and remember to take care of yourself also!!

missjul61 · February 2012

That first picture is too sweet. Your baby girl is amazing.

LuckyClover13 · February 2012

Wow! She is beautiful. You and your baby will be in my prayers.

phillygirl526 · February 2012

She is so precious!! I will continue to pray for your little fighter!

amberleeb · February 2012

What a tiny little beautiful girl!

DrRx · February 2012

jbeck78:
OMG, wow, just got done reading your other post..these pictures are bringing tears to my eyes..she seems to be doing great..like you said she is strong just like her Momma..she is going to do great. I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. She is absolutely gorgeous and its crazy to think that is kinda the size of the baby inside my stomach right now..it really gives you perspective. You did a good job keeping her cooking as long as you could (hugs)

What was their goal for you week wise..you had her earlier than they thought you would right?

It is so surreal that a couple of days ago she was inside of me!

There really wasn't a goal other than as long as possible. And from the very beginning, my OB told me that if I spiked a fever she would have to take the baby.

jbeck78 · February 2012

DrRx:
jbeck78:

OMG, wow, just got done reading your other post..these pictures are bringing tears to my eyes..she seems to be doing great..like you said she is strong just like her Momma..she is going to do great. I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. She is absolutely gorgeous and its crazy to think that is kinda the size of the baby inside my stomach right now..it really gives you perspective. You did a good job keeping her cooking as long as you could (hugs)

What was their goal for you week wise..you had her earlier than they thought you would right?

It is so surreal that a couple of days ago she was inside of me!

There really wasn't a goal other than as long as possible. And from the very beginning, my OB told me that if I spiked a fever she would have to take the baby.

Wow..I am glad you all seem to be doing good. How are you doing? Will you have a rougher/longer recovery because of what happened, or since she is born now, you should recover normally? This was definately a different situation, so I am curiuos to how it all works. Also if too personal, tell me to shove it But does this affect you guys having more children in the future?

cutebride73 · February 2012

She is absolutely precious! I love the picture of her hand wrapped around your finger - it is just so sweet.

wordslikeswords · February 2012

Aww she's absolutely beautiful!

DrRx · February 2012

jbeck78:
DrRx:
jbeck78:

OMG, wow, just got done reading your other post..these pictures are bringing tears to my eyes..she seems to be doing great..like you said she is strong just like her Momma..she is going to do great. I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. She is absolutely gorgeous and its crazy to think that is kinda the size of the baby inside my stomach right now..it really gives you perspective. You did a good job keeping her cooking as long as you could (hugs)

What was their goal for you week wise..you had her earlier than they thought you would right?

It is so surreal that a couple of days ago she was inside of me!

There really wasn't a goal other than as long as possible. And from the very beginning, my OB told me that if I spiked a fever she would have to take the baby.

Wow..I am glad you all seem to be doing good. How are you doing? Will you have a rougher/longer recovery because of what happened, or since she is born now, you should recover normally? This was definately a different situation, so I am curiuos to how it all works. Also if too personal, tell me to shove it But does this affect you guys having more children in the future?

If the infection had gotten too far, then it would be a longer recovery because I would have to get rid of the infection. I haven't had a fever since I delivered her, so when they removed the placenta and the membranes, the infection was removed as well.

Before I went into the surgery, my OB told me that she would most likely have to do a Classical C-section based on how the baby was positioned and on the gestational age, since the uterus down low may not be developed enough for her to cut the bikini cut on the uterus there. She said that on my skin she would do the bikini cut. The difference with getting the classical c-section cut (up/down) is that it is very unlikely that a doctor would do VBAC because that is much more likely to rupture. If you get the bikini cut on the uterus, a VBAC is much more doable. However, when my OB actually got in there, she was able to do the bikini cut on the uterus.

I am at an increased risk for for pPROM (preterm premature rupture of the membranes), about 15-25% more, since that is what happened to me. However, my OB told me that I would be an excellent candidate for 17-hydroxyprogesterone weekly IM shots that start at 16 weeks and go through 36 weeks . Normally, women go to the office to get it, since it is a very thick injection, etc. However, since DH had to do all those progesterone injections for IVF, she said that she feels comfortable for him to give it to me if I do. Smile

I've asked about whether or not the scar from the C-section would affect future ET, and both my perinatologist and OB said that it wouldn't. We have 6 embryos that were left over from our IVF cycle, and we plan to use them until we have 2 or 3 children or they're all used up. I highly doubt that we will do IVF again to get more embryos.

DeputiesWife · February 2012

she's beautiful.

Thinking of you, DH and your beautiful girl.

Aegis2005 · February 2012

She is so beautiful!

TJ1979 · February 2012

I can't believe how tiny she is! I am glad you are getting to spend some time with her, and I hope she continues to do so well. Continued T&P to you.

ADub09 · February 2012

goregous .... love them all ~ keep growing little one.

psubride1012 · February 2012

Aww, she is beautiful! Congrats!

kimikins79 · February 2012

OMG! She is so sweet and tiny. Congrats! Best of luck and I hope she continues to do well, I am sure they are taking great care of her. She is too cute and I love the pic of her grasping you finger.

jessican08 · February 2012

She is absolutely beautiful! Look at that teeny tiny diaper!

STL34 · February 2012

She is so tiny and so perfect! Thank you for sharing the pictures of your little miracle. Keeping you both in my T&Ps.

KDR1979 · February 2012

She is so sweet! I will keep you both in my prayers.

Keep us updated on her progress!

kkghotty · February 2012

Wow...she is absolutely beautiful! My kids were in the NICU as well and I saw many, many 25, 26 weekish preemies and I must say, your little lady looks AMAZING! Wow...what a little miracle!

lunatwo · February 2012

These pictures are amazing. What a beautiful little girl!

mdiblasi10 · February 2012

She is so precious! Congratulations. I hope she continues to do well. Please keep us posted!

CLAYLIOVER · February 2012

Adalyn is beautiful! My twins were born at 25w1d. I hope she continues to grow and thrive each day! Hang in there and if there is anything I can do let me know. I hang out over on the preemie board.

PS: Adalyn's are strong (my Adalynn sure was)!

doggie mama · February 2012

Wow, that is incredible. I just read your birth story too, you and your baby are strong. I hope she continues to do well!

07may07 · February 2012

She is beautiful! Love the picture of her holding your fingers/hand. Keep us updated!!!

jbeck78 · February 2012

DrRx:
jbeck78:
DrRx:
jbeck78:

OMG, wow, just got done reading your other post..these pictures are bringing tears to my eyes..she seems to be doing great..like you said she is strong just like her Momma..she is going to do great. I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. She is absolutely gorgeous and its crazy to think that is kinda the size of the baby inside my stomach right now..it really gives you perspective. You did a good job keeping her cooking as long as you could (hugs)

What was their goal for you week wise..you had her earlier than they thought you would right?

It is so surreal that a couple of days ago she was inside of me!

There really wasn't a goal other than as long as possible. And from the very beginning, my OB told me that if I spiked a fever she would have to take the baby.

Wow..I am glad you all seem to be doing good. How are you doing? Will you have a rougher/longer recovery because of what happened, or since she is born now, you should recover normally? This was definately a different situation, so I am curiuos to how it all works. Also if too personal, tell me to shove it But does this affect you guys having more children in the future?

If the infection had gotten too far, then it would be a longer recovery because I would have to get rid of the infection. I haven't had a fever since I delivered her, so when they removed the placenta and the membranes, the infection was removed as well.

Before I went into the surgery, my OB told me that she would most likely have to do a Classical C-section based on how the baby was positioned and on the gestational age, since the uterus down low may not be developed enough for her to cut the bikini cut on the uterus there. She said that on my skin she would do the bikini cut. The difference with getting the classical c-section cut (up/down) is that it is very unlikely that a doctor would do VBAC because that is much more likely to rupture. If you get the bikini cut on the uterus, a VBAC is much more doable. However, when my OB actually got in there, she was able to do the bikini cut on the uterus.

I am at an increased risk for for pPROM (preterm premature rupture of the membranes), about 15-25% more, since that is what happened to me. However, my OB told me that I would be an excellent candidate for 17-hydroxyprogesterone weekly IM shots that start at 16 weeks and go through 36 weeks . Normally, women go to the office to get it, since it is a very thick injection, etc. However, since DH had to do all those progesterone injections for IVF, she said that she feels comfortable for him to give it to me if I do.

I've asked about whether or not the scar from the C-section would affect future ET, and both my perinatologist and OB said that it wouldn't. We have 6 embryos that were left over from our IVF cycle, and we plan to use them until we have 2 or 3 children or they're all used up. I highly doubt that we will do IVF again to get more embryos.

I am glad that it didn't hurt your chances for another baby, that is great news! I am glad you seem to be doing well..it sounds so scary and you are being a champ..keep us updated on Adalyn and more pictures if you are able to get them

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