The last month has been very busy for us. It started my our oldest 2 kids finishing school for the year and us setting out on a 10 day journey through Washington DC Philadelphia and NYC. We had a great time. It was hard for me knowing that this could be our last family vacation for a while. But no matter what challanges lie ahead of us we will make sure we spend time together as a family. All the kids care about is swimming anyways :)
As for Noah he is doing well. Growing as expected for a 29 week baby. At our last growth scan during week 28 he weighed 2 pounds 9 ounces :) He measuered in te 50th percentile on everything :) I could not ask for better news. We had an echo during week 27 and it showed that his heart is taking up aproxamently 60% of his chest. This causes concern becuase it compreses his lungs and causes challanges for them growing & developing. This number has stayed consistant though for the last 9 weeks so that has been very encouraging for us. WE have another echo at week 31 and we will know even more then.
We saw the high risk OB in her office for the first time this week. It kind of made everything very real for me. I am going to hav a sick baby I will not be able to hold him on day one I wont be able to nurse him right away. I have to have a repeat c-section so knowing that I cant visit him on day one breaks my heart. The hospital where we will be delivering does allow me to go visit though for 4 hours a day after the first day :) I am trying to hold on the the positive....
I have started doing kick counts which he passes with flying colors everytime. They want to do NST (non-stress test) twice a week which I am not a fan of but that will be discussed more at this weeks appointment. I am happy doing 1 a week on top of my OB appointment and weekly ultrasound appointments :) one more appointment just stresses me out more then I already am.
I am going to try and keep weekly udates from this point on knowing he will be here in 9 weeks at the very most!!! I have started to wash clothes and get things together. It is hard to prepare though knowing he wont be coming home with me when he is 2 days old but each week that passes I know he is getting stronger and bigger and the less his stay in the CICU (cardiac intensive care unit) will be. I never in my life thought that I would pray to stay pregnant but everyday we make it is a day I am very greatful for. If we can make it the next 65 days I will be a very happy momma!!!
Now to set up tours of the maternity center where we be delivering the NICU at the hospital we will be delivering at and the CICU at Cincinnati Childrens.
I pormise to update more often
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