Baby Elliott (technically) due 6.13.2015 but born via c-section on 4.12.2015 at 31w1d after 31d of hospital arrest (think house arrest) for monitoring.
What a roller coaster ride you are on, and I'm so sorry you are going through this. You and your babies remain in my thoughts and fingers crossed for a positive turnaround. Don't lose hope!
Oh no! That sounds terrifying. Is there anyone there with you at all? Praying very very hard for you and Miles right now!
No one is here right now, but honestly, if R can't be here, I'd rather be alone. I'm not comfortable with either my mom or sister being here, and my best friend is 4 hours away. I could call her if shit really hits the fan, I know she would come. I might give her a heads up here in a bit.
I'm like that too. I either want my husband or no one when I need support.
Post by honeybunches101 on Jan 21, 2015 21:34:51 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear this! But Miles built up his fluid before, and he can do it again. Hopefully there are no signs of labor and a couple more days of bed rest will get it back up again. Go baby Miles!
Post by flbabychin on Jan 21, 2015 21:49:03 GMT -5
Lots of prayers and thoughts going out to you tonight! I hope that Miles stays put and the fluid can be replenished again. I'm thinking of you, and I'm so sorry you're going through this.
Big big hugs GirPipley. Glad to see you here, not glad about the update. Drink and pee, Miles, drink and pee sweet boy! You did it before, you can do it again little man. All good thoughts and hopes your way my dear.
Post by periwinkledaydreams on Jan 21, 2015 22:17:52 GMT -5
girpipley you are such a strong person! I'm so sorry youve gotten some more scary news.. what an unimaginable rollercoaster this has been for you. I'm believing things can and will turn back around positive as theyve done before on your journey. I'm hoping wishing praying believing with all my might for you and Scott and Miles tonight.
Glad to see that you are here but so sorry that you're going through this tonight, my DH and I are praying for you, Miles, and Scott, his fluid has gone up before and we pray that that's exactly what happens again.
I'm praying for you and your boys, girpipley! I can't imagine how scary this must be. You are all fighters. Do whatever you need to do right now - vent, rage, call someone who will just listen. Don't let anyone compare your situation to another's. You are handling this the best way you can and are doing an amazing job!
I was going to post this over on TB, but figured it'd just be easier to do it here. I know that no one here would think twice about dedicating a thread to you. "Today, My sister was here and told me about her friend that went into labor yesterday, at 36 weeks and had a 5lb baby. She kept reiterating "a 5 lb baby!" She kept talking about how tiny a 5lb baby must be, and how scared and panicked she was for her friend. (The baby is fine, no NICU time, going home tomorrow). She's so scared for her friend while her own sister is sitting here, potentially delivering dead babies who weigh less than half a pound and are smaller than my hands.
I was so angry at her for telling me about it, and not understanding how insensitive it was. I wanted to put my hands over my ears and scream so I couldn't hear her. I would give anything to have a 5lb, 36 week baby. Anything!
Then I immediately started to feel guilty for feeling so angry. My situation does not mean that having a 5lb baby isn't scary. It doesn't mean her friend doesn't need support or prayers or reassurance. I fell horrible."
This is exactly what I was referring to in my post. You don't have to feel guilty about having feelings like this. It's okay. Of course, it wouldn't be okay to act like a bitch to the girl, or tell your sister she should suck it up, but don't get down on yourself about feeling angry. It doesn't cause her any harm and sometimes you need that release- that angry feeling, before you can move on in a healthy way.
Also- yesterday at my scan, the tech didn't give me any pictures. She didn't take a peak at their sex. She didn't talk to me. She just did he scan and told me A's fluid levels. The lady next to me was getting pictures and the tech was confirming the sex of her baby, they were talking and laughing. She was also under 20 weeks. I really just wanted to know that Miles was okay, but then when I got back to my room, I felt sad bc I didn't get any pictures. What if that was the last time I will see them alive? What if I go into labor tonight, and they die before I can get pictures of them.
I hesitate to even bring this up, but maybe it's okay. Let me start by saying you have been having lots of good reports. There is no reason to believe anything tragic or traumatic is going to happen tonight. But to address your concern, there are photographers out there who specialize in newborn photography, when the newborn doesn't make it. I'm not suggesting you will ever need this service, but know that it is there. You never have to worry about not having a picture. I've seen these pictures and they are beautiful and heartbreaking, and so much more meaningful than an ultrasound.
Thank you for this. I am an information gatherer, so I like to know all my options in all situations. Do you know if they will just show up, or is this something I need to set up? I know with DD they just showed up about an hour after she was born to take pictures. Not sure if it's the same way for this scenario.
Still hoping, praying you don't need it, and that years from now you can tell these boys they owe you endless foot rubs for all their early mischief! *hugs*
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