Had a great visit from my wonderful Dr. last night and it out my mind at ease, just a bit. Basically what has happened is a fast onset of Preeclampsia or Toxemia. Dr. said it has nothing to do with my previous onset of Strep Throat, or any other preexisting condition. It was even a surprise to her as this usually doesn't occur in subsequent pregnancies unless I am in an the outskirts of the optimal age range of childbirth. The reason for preeclampsia is unknown, just one of those mysteries that sometimes happen. Concern here, again is that the baby isn't getting the nutrients and oxygen she needs. My blood pressure has gone down a few times but not consistently. Still waiting the results of my 2nd labs. Baby Girls heartrate is going strong and she's been moving around in there.
Most likely the plan is still on. They will probably prepare the cervix tonight and start the induction. She will most likely be born Friday morning. I am hoping to deliver vaginally without any pain meds. Since she is small and my second birth, it seems very attainable.
As far as we know, she is developmentaly on track. Her brain and heart are functioning normally. Her lungs are of the main concern. If I had gone 1 more week the situation could have been better. But we have gotton steroids administered to help her with that should she be born tomorrow. I am still hoping to hold off for week, another few days or just 1 more day. Just to give her body a chance to develop more in her coccoon before being yanked out into the bright cold world.
What an experience this has been. My 3rd pregnancy and they were all so completely different. Isaiah's was the least complicated as crazy as I thought that was. I still think of the angel we lost recently and wonder...she would have been about 3 months old I think. I am a little bit sad that I may not be able to hold and nurse Baby Sister like I did with Isaiah... sad that I won't be bringing her home right away...scared that she'll be so delicate and tiny that I won't have the grace to handle her...lots of worries. Then there are the silly things I think about- like we didn't really buy any preemie clothes for her, I never got her room done- I wanted to make her bedding and just didn't get around to it, we never got a chance to do the belly cast. Those things aren't all that important, just floating around in my head begging me to turn back time and get it all done!
But among all this, we are still full of hope. She is going to be a preemie, but 34 weeks is further along then a lot of preemies. I pray for God to give me strength to host her body and build her up as much as possible.
Hoping my next post will bear good news! Thank you all for your heartfelt thoughts and prayers! Please continue to send them! Lots of love to you all.
We are praying that God will bring you both safely and trusting in God that He will bring you through safely. You will be in our prayers.
Love, Tia Claudia and Tio Ray
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Anonymous |
8:24 AM
Still praying for both of you and so glad you are up to blogging the current news on both of you!
God IS blessing you and we love you!
-Team Park
Posted by
meredith |
9:47 AM
I am praying for you Eileen. Thank you for keeping us updated!! I have my women's small group praying for you! Love Mel
Posted by
Melody |
11:18 AM
Duh. since you may know more than one Melody, it's Melody Kopp. :)
Posted by
Melody |
11:19 AM
you are in my prayers eileen! keep the faith and know that everything is gonna be all right! love you all!
terry :)
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