Thursday, May 13, 2010

Vacation & baby Part ii

i was not trying to leave anyone hanging, I just needed a nap. If you have not read the Previous post the Do's and don'ts of vacation scroll down and read that first!!!

And sorry for any weird formatting issues for some reason Blogger is only allowing me to type in the HTML view on the iPad. But just glad I have this.

So to continue...

The Dr came in and talked with me. He said that about 50% of women who' water breaks this early will labor and there is not much you can do, the rest may hold off for a few days and the rest even longer. He said at this point it is best not to try and stop labor as labor is often the bodies way of letting you know there is an infection or could be some complications. Luckily all of my blood work came back good and there aren't any infections so I am just in the, they have no idea why it happened category. At this point they gave me a steroid shot to help with the baby's lung development. One of the ideals would be for me to make it 48 hrs so the steroids could have full affect.

So they took me down for an ultrasound and also an echo; when the cardiologist on call heard that I have Shone's syndrome he was all excited. That is often one of the Jeopardy questions he creates at their Dr's yearly party as it will stump even most cardiologists. So I was in a room with the ultrasound machine and the echo machine being teamed up on at times. My heart looks great and the baby looked great. He was measuring at 32 weeks and 4 days or 4 lbs and 5 oz, so almost a week big for his age, so that is wonderful news. So all was looking good but I was continuing to leave puddles behind everywhere I went.

So the evening went on. Eric and I watched the American Idol results, so glad Lee is still on by the way, and then we tried to get some sleep. I decided I did not need to be tough and asked for some pain meds. But before they could give me any they had to check me. But since I am so early and they not wanting to bring in any infection or progress things... They don't do it the regally way.. Ladies Just think of the pap smear equipment just a little more painful. Luckily I was only 1 cm so they gave me some meds. The Dr today told me he called back at 9:30 fully expecting me to have had the baby.

As it went into the late hrs the contractions while still intense seemed to spread out more and more and I finally stopped leaking fluids. And around 1:00 A.M. With a second exam and seeing I was still at 1 cm they were able to give me some more long term acting meds. and I slept for 5 straight hours.

Today the contractions are coming even less frequently and the baby is still looking great; plus after 24 hrs I was able to eat! Since they thought they were going to have to do the c-section soon i could not have anything. But I got a light/clear breakfast then a totally normal lunch. so tonight they are going to move me to a less intrusive room where they will still check on me but not as frequently and now ideally we are hoping to make it two more weeks at which time (34 weeks) they will take the baby.

So this was obviously not my plan. But I am truly at peace with things. I think I also am half still half in denial and am sure I will break down sometime soon. But for now things are going as good as they could be in the circumstances. It is a wonderful newer hospital with incredible staff and my amazing in-laws are taking care of our kids. The hard part is going to be figuring out what Eric is going to do with work.. But we are just waiting to see what happens with baby first..oh who's name is Ryder by the way.

I am sure I will be blogging more as I am just stuck laying in a hospital bed for possibly two weeks. Please keep me and Ryder in your prayers.

33 comments:

  1. Oh Emily, I just love you so much. I hope I can see you soon. I am praying and praying for you. So sorry it's like this, but I hope he'll stay in there a bit longer. I'm happy to take care of your kids as long as needed. I love them to pieces. I played with Lucas yesterday and snuggled with Alex and enjoy both of them so much.

    You're amazing . . . and if you break down sometime soon, you STILL are amazing in every way.

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  2. I'm so glad to hear things are going as well as can be expected. I love it that you are blogging and keep everyone updated. I wish I could be there with you!

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  3. Im so glad that everything is looking good so far. Keeping you and Ryder in my prayers!

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  4. Oh, my goodness! So glad that everything is going as well as it can right now. Will definitely keep you both in my prayers.

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  5. My daughter Kristine delivered her last baby where you are. Very nice. Keeping you and Ryder in my thoughts and prayers. Tell Alex I say HI!!!!

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  6. You can count on prayers for you and Ryder.

    Thank you for keeping us posted.

    Your dad promised me he would keep me updated too.

    It is okay to break down. You have a lot on your plate.

    We all love you.

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  7. Holy Cow! I pray baby stays put for a little while! I love the name!

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  8. Wow! You seriously have to stay there up to 2 weeks?? I didn't even know they could keep the baby in that long after the water breaks! I hope you and baby make it that long! If you need visitors I'd be happy to be your token stranger (irl:)) visitor. I'll even smuggle in food, if you want ;)

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  9. Good luck, hun! Sending prayers your way! Cute name, too!

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  10. Oh my gosh! That's so crazy! I hope you don't get too bored and lonely in the hospital. I'm sure it's not how you wanted to spend your vacation! I'm excited for you to get to meet little Ryder, though. :)

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  11. Yes, it is certainly okay to break down. I will have to tell Kristin the name you picked. Glad you were able to get some sleep!

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  12. Ok, please ignore my other comment. I was reading posts in my reader and I always start from the bottom.

    So, whew! I am glad that you are alright and for now still pregnant. I will keep you all in my prays and you can totally do this!

    Just so whatever you need to to give your baby the best chance. I had a 4 week hospital stay and it was nice.

    Good luck. I will be thinking of you. :)

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  13. Yikes! What a bunch you have been through ... and here I was envisioning you on a relaxing pre-baby vacation. Hang in there and I'm sure everything will be OK. HUGS!

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  14. So glad he is still in there! And I love the name Ryder!

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  15. Oh my goodness - I have been absent for so long!!!!! I had no idea. Lots of lots of prayers your way and a virtual hug and a smile. I will be GLUED to your every word now waiting on good news for you and Ryder. God Bless, my friend.

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  16. Oh my goodness Emmy, you are in our prayers, and so is baby Ryder. I'm glad it sounds like you have really great care.

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  17. Wow. I just got caught up on all of this. I'm so sorry to hear that this is happening. I'm praying for your's and baby's health and peace and patience for you and your family.

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  18. Big prayers for you and Ryder - I hope you both will make it through 2 weeks with flying colors. What a scary experience to go through.

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  19. At least they have great food!... Oh wait... I am so sorry.

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  20. That is a tough situation - you really have to stay in the hospital that long? Wow. I hope you figure it out with Eric's work and everything. At least this happened with family nearby and not on the road somewhere. I hope you can make it through; we're praying for you. Life's little curve balls can throw you for a loop but I know you're strong and you can make it! Take care!

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  21. I was in the hospital on bedrest with the twins and had the steroid shots too. Fun times...makes for some great memories too!

    I will keep you and your family in my prayers!

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  22. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I have you all in my prayers.

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  23. What!?! I thought this would be just a vacation post! I hope you and Ryder can make it another 2 weeks (though personally I would vote on an early delivery).

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  24. Over from CA girl. It's great news that everything looks so good and he's so big (and that Lee is still on Idol).

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  25. Swing by my blog when yo uget a chance, there's something waiting for you!! :)

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  26. Wow, that's crazy! Crossing our fingers here for a safe baby and mom. And Ryder is such a cool name. Love.

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  27. You and Ryder are in our prayers. I love his name by the way. I am sorry that you have to go through this.

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  28. Holy cow! I hope that everything goes well with you and little Ryder. If you run into serious issues with needing someone to watch your kids my schedule is pretty much open. I know you don't know me from boo but I'd still like to offer. (I can get references if you need them :) I'm live in Utah Valley so I may be close enough to help out. My email is in my profile.

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  29. Oh Emmy! My heart aches for you! I'm so glad things seem to be going well...I hope that continues. Sometimes these little people are just a bundle of mischief before they even make their appearance. I hope Ryder is as strong as he is determined to get here.
    That'll teach you to make plans!
    Boo decided to come a week before my induction date, which was set to be 2 weeks before my due date. Some babies just can't wait...

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  30. Oh! It sounds like things are going pretty good! Those steroid shots are fantastic. I went in to labor at 31 weeks with my twins and received 2 steroid shots, then made it to 34 weeks before delivering. Neither of my boys had any breathing problems and only had to stay in the hospital for 3 days! Hang in there! I will be praying for you!

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  31. I am late to the post here...but had to catch up (I knew this was going on because of Lourie...but you are super blogger posting from the hospital!). I know the outcome because I am backwards...U am so glad both of you are safe and sound.

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  32. Such scariness! I am glad you are both okay (again, I know this is way late, but I am reading as if it is all happening right now.), and hope everything works out well. I hope he stays in so his lungs will develop! You are in my prayers.

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  33. Wow. I can't believe I missed all this. AND I can't believe your water broke in the temple! That's crazy.

    I am so glad you both pulled through and that things are going well. I've missed you!

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