Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Here's The Scoop...
Well, I have no pictures for this post because who wants to see me in my fashionable hospital gown....anyway, I will be posting as much as possible, but if I don't then that just means that everything is the same which is what we want! I think everyone knows, but my water broke on Saturday, and I'm about 5 1/2 months (24 weeks) along. So, now I'm in Madison for a hopefully very long stay. They will keep me here until I deliver. If I don't go into labor on my own, they will induce at 34 weeks, 10 weeks from now. SO, please pray. And then pray some more. Right now, the baby looks great, I'm not having any contractions and they have me on 3 different antibiotics to keep any chance of infection down. The doctor's are most worried about infection of the uterus and labor starting. Also, a compressed cord and fetal distress for the baby. A really critical turning point is later this week when I hit the 25 week mark. There is a significant improvement in the statistics for infant survival after 25 weeks. But, we're just taking one day at a time.
Now, I know that there has been some questions about how the baby can stay in so long with no amniotic fluid. Well, from what I can gather from the many doctor's we've seen, the baby is best in the uterus for as long as possible. There are certain conditions they are concerned with, one is called Potter's Syndrome. Without the fluid, a baby can become "squished" (doctor's exact words) because of the change in pressure with no fluid. Also, because the baby and cord are basically just lying in the uterus and not floating around, the baby can roll and compress the cord. So, they are monitoring the baby and I alot to keep track of everything.
I do have internet access for the moment, so if anyone has any questions, let me know. The doctor's and staff here are WONDERFUL!
So, I guess that's it for now. I know everyone is praying for us and our little one (and yes, even with more ultrasounds, still no goods on the gender!), and we appreciate it. If anyone can, please contact Scott-the dad, mom, caretaker, laundress, etc....-he's OK, but I worry....and drop a line to Annemarie. She knows I'm here but she isn't aware of the big picture, which is fine with us!
Thank you again, and until I blog again.....
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5 comments:
Hey Kelly hon our thoughts and prayers are with you sweetie. Just do whatever the Drs say. I know 10 weeks sounds like a long time but it will wiz by just think of the reward in the end. (SMILE) you will get to stay up all night feeding the baby.
We are all thinking of you here and wishing you the best.
Give a hug to Scott for me and he can give you one from me.
Hugs N Prayers Judy Lockwood
Scott, Kelly, and Annemarie,
Our prayers are with each of you. We love you and know the Lord's hand is upon you.
God be with you,
Mike & Tina
Hello, Trisha has kept me up to date. Know we are thinking about you and praying constantly. We love you all and will keep in touch.
Kelly , can you e-mail me a phone # for Scott?
Love Aunt Esther and Uncle John
First, you are going to have to add photos. I can't wait to see the latest fashions in hospital wear. Now, you keep telling me not to fly out there because I would just be sitting around staring at you – bored out of my mind. So, I am figuring that you have quite a bit of time on your hands. With that said, I would like you to tell me exactly what it is the physicians there are possessing in your sentences- “Doctor’s are most worried… Doctor’s we’ve seen…” I also need to point out that “alot” is actually two words. Maybe we can have Samantha proofread your posts. Christina and Samantha have been practicing their proofreading so let me know if you need their services. I know that some of you are thinking that it is mean to pick on my sister this way, but those of you that really know Kelly also know that she would not hesitate to pick apart my grammar – even if I was in traction, with one eye, and only had a typewriter with no spell check to compose on. Just so people don’t think I am totally insensitive I wanted to send you a virtual hug {{{{{{hug}}}}}}}
Actually, Sis is right. I would tear apart her grammar, but I thought I did pretty well considering I was typing and composing while on my back AND making a baby! :-)
I am curious though, what do you mean by this sentence: I would like you to tell me exactly what it is the physicians there are possessing in your sentences- “Doctor’s are most worried… Doctor’s we’ve seen…” Do you mean that you would like their name and "rank"? It just looks like you have one too many words in there... (((HUGS))) :-p
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