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Baby Finn (NICU, thank you, and more)

sunnyheartedgirlsunnyheartedgirl member
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My baby boy, Finnley, was born 9/13. I went in to be induced and once they got me checked in and a heart rate monitor on me, they noticed his heart rate was 190 - 200. It was very unusual because due to being high risk I had NST scans twice a week and his resting heart rate was always 130-140s. My OB decided it was best to do a c-section. Finnley was born at 11:30 am, an 8 lb 14.9 oz beautiful baby boy. However, right after he was delivered his heart rate was 220-240. Finnley was born with an Atrial Flutter, and had to be shocked with 2 joules to get his heart back into rhythm. After I could feel my legs again, I was able to visit Finn in the NICU. After 11 days in the NICU in my city, the peds cardilogist called me to tell me that Finnley had a PDA (a ductus that did not close at birth) and narrowing of the aorta and he needed to be rushed to UVA. We spent another 6 days in their NICU until Finn finally got to come home. Finn still needs surgery to fix his heart, but he is doing much, much better and we are so happy to be home.

With that being said, I've spent 9 months on this board. Reading your stories and ups and downs, even sharing some of my own. Out of all of the things I was worried about happening after he was born, I could have never imagined this. I just want to thank you all for listening, and offering advice, and being here for me to read. Being a mom is truly an amazing gift that I never thought I would be able to experience.

Best Wishes & Love!

(also sorry if this is posted in the wrong spot)
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  • kennazebrowskykennazebrowsky member
    Sorry it was so traumatic! I hope that everything goes well with the surgery! Hang in there!
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  • amy11401amy11401 member
    What a scary situation.  My thoughts are with you and your family.
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  • Shenique12Shenique12 member
    Things will get better, remain positive!!!
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  • staceymackstaceymack member
    Prayers for your sweet baby boy.
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  • SkalbrechtSkalbrecht member
    Thank you for sharing your story. Prayers for your sweet baby and family!
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  • LnR70707LnR70707 member

    Congrats and lots of T&Ps for your little boy!


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  • AnjaOAnjaO member
    Congratulations and T&P for Finn!

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  • Kristonita12Kristonita12 member
    Congrats on your baby and t&p for your whole family!
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  • pescadora712pescadora712 member
    Congrats on your precious boy! Prayers going up for him and your family!

     

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  • nursebride2benursebride2be member
    Glad to hear that Finn is doing well and home. On a side note: you said UVA, I am from Charlottesville as well and was a pecs Icu nurse up to 6months ago. I have taken care of lots of babies who have had heart surgery and you are in great hands. Feel free to pm if you have questions.
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  • sunnyheartedgirlsunnyheartedgirl member
    Thanks for the reply! I was very pleased with the care he received at UVA :) They do great work there! I trust that his surgery will go smoothly and his recovery will be quick.
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  • rachelstaufrachelstauf member
    I have a little Finn too! Congratulations on your little man! I hope his recovery is quick and easy for him!
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  • choischois member
    I'm so sorry you've gone through all that. Congratulations on your boy though! I hope his surgery goes well and things go smoothly from here on out.
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  • Surfergirl013Surfergirl013 member
    congratulations on your sweet boy!!! Best of luck and lots of T's and P's for the road ahead!
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  • Arielle27Arielle27 member
    Congratulations! I hope that everyone stays healthy and happy for now and that the surgery goes perfectly, whenever it might be!

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