A terrible week, asking for prayers please....
Apr 13, 2015 12:33:07 GMT -5
Post by trixi282 on Apr 13, 2015 12:33:07 GMT -5
I didn't get a chance to update on Friday, and my phone has been a bit on the fritz, so updating with that wasn't working last night.... I'll try to condense...
Follow up appointment with MFM on Friday resulted in "a date in the OR" with her for a third shunt procedure that week (2nd shunt placed last week). Luckily all went well and i was able to go home that night, although very slow moving.
Saturday, went well... then Sunday afternoon I started leaking.
J was napping, and we were at home (at IL's) so they stayed home with her while H and I came to L&d.... as of 3:30/4pm yesterday I've been admitted for the long haul it sounds like. We talked to the MFM this morning and she said things are looking good in terms of the cyst (its a decent size) and my fluid is still a good amount. she is almost certain my rupture is at the top which is good.
They did do magnesium last night, as well as oral and IV antibiotics. I had another round of IV antibiotics just a bit ago, and i'll have more oral tonight, for a few days. H left and came back last night and brought the computer, and then stayed with me until just a few minutes ago when he had to leave. I'm glad he was here when i met with the MFM this morning.
Our goal is to get to at least 34 weeks if we can especially with baby's lung development in play... she hopes for longer if at all possible. So at 30w4d, I have quite a ways to go.
Of course right now the hardest part in my mind is the fact that I'll be here away from my little girl for so long... They said she's allowed to come visit, and I've talked to her on the phone, but it's going to be the worst not seeing her every day.
We were supposed to meet with the pediatric surgeon this morning, but now they'll come to us when they can. We'll also bump up our consult/meeting with the NICU team as well - probably in today or tomorrow.
I'll keep you ladies updated as I can...
Follow up appointment with MFM on Friday resulted in "a date in the OR" with her for a third shunt procedure that week (2nd shunt placed last week). Luckily all went well and i was able to go home that night, although very slow moving.
Saturday, went well... then Sunday afternoon I started leaking.
J was napping, and we were at home (at IL's) so they stayed home with her while H and I came to L&d.... as of 3:30/4pm yesterday I've been admitted for the long haul it sounds like. We talked to the MFM this morning and she said things are looking good in terms of the cyst (its a decent size) and my fluid is still a good amount. she is almost certain my rupture is at the top which is good.
They did do magnesium last night, as well as oral and IV antibiotics. I had another round of IV antibiotics just a bit ago, and i'll have more oral tonight, for a few days. H left and came back last night and brought the computer, and then stayed with me until just a few minutes ago when he had to leave. I'm glad he was here when i met with the MFM this morning.
Our goal is to get to at least 34 weeks if we can especially with baby's lung development in play... she hopes for longer if at all possible. So at 30w4d, I have quite a ways to go.
Of course right now the hardest part in my mind is the fact that I'll be here away from my little girl for so long... They said she's allowed to come visit, and I've talked to her on the phone, but it's going to be the worst not seeing her every day.
We were supposed to meet with the pediatric surgeon this morning, but now they'll come to us when they can. We'll also bump up our consult/meeting with the NICU team as well - probably in today or tomorrow.
I'll keep you ladies updated as I can...