I had a pretty ugly night in the hopsital on Saturday night. Woke up in a pool of blood around 11:30, I had thought my water broke. I called for the nurses, 5 came running in trying to find the babies heartbeat, starting an IV line, cleaning me up, changing me into a gown, yelling for the doctor to bring the ultrasound machine because they couldnt find her Heartbeat. It had to be a full five minutes before the doctor ran in with the machine and immediatly put the doppler on my stomach. The head nurse stood behind him waiting, waiting, my breath was caught in my throat. She looked into my eyes and said, "yes, there it is. " breathe, in and out. I was able to get Matt on the phone to let him know that what was happening and that they were moving me to labor and delivery. If the bleeding didnt stop, I was getting a cesarean. Matt was here in 15 minutes, we live in a another state. I'm sure many laws were broken en-route.
In labor and delivery, the babies heart rate was fine, but I was having contractions. They talked about giving me magnesium sulfate, which I hear just makes you want to die. I got steroid shots to help the babies lungs mature and we were monitored for the next 18 hours. I didnt sleep a wink that night. We are so close, this is just too early. She would be in the NICU until her due date and while she is a perfectly viable baby, she would have to go through some horrible stuff for the next 3 months.
I have had 2 big bleeds in one week. It's not looking good to go full term. In fact pretty much there is no chance. 34 weeks might be the longest we can keep her in with placenta previa.
She is going to be fine, I have complete faith, please pray and keep us in your thoughts.
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OMG... I will keep you and your family in my prays!! Stay strong!! You and Matt are amazing people!
ReplyDeletePraying now.
ReplyDeleteHey Amy! I love reading your posts! You make me laugh as much as your husband does :). Said a prayer for you and baby girl and will continue to do so. Stay strong, stay positive! Mary, Winston-Salem
ReplyDeleteAmy and Matt, I am praying for yall. Please rest as best you can.
ReplyDeleteGeorgia in MS
I am sending prayers your way......hang in there......
ReplyDeleteI had no idea. Praying for you, Matt, and the baby. It's going to be fine, I just know it.
ReplyDeleteTake care...of both of you.
Amy, I will continue to pray for your family. I emailed Matt recently to ask for some insight on how you guys made it through losing your daughter. We recently lost our 7 week old to whooping cough, and it has devastated our family and our 10 yr old. I find great strength in seeing you try again to bring a beautiful child in to this world. God Bless you and your family.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and the baby, I hope she will stay put til 34 weeks!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am amazed at how positive you stay! I would probably be crying my eyes out every moment. What a story you will have to tell your little angel one day about her life! I will pray for you and I hope you make it to 34 weeks (or longer). Keep the blog going, I love to follow your pregnancy and your comical life episodes.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. Lots of love your way. I continue to pray for all of you during this time. Shelby, Charlotte
ReplyDeleteI'm listening to M&R right now. You are an amazing couple and I wish the best for you and your family. Positive thoughts will help and I will pray for you all.
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for keeping us updated. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteamy, keep the positive attitude! i had a little boy born at 33 wks, he was 3 lbs 7oz...he's now a very active, smart 8 yrs old with no signs whatsoever of being born premature! we are all thinking about you and praying for you and your little baby!!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy,
ReplyDeleteI have kept up with your blogs. It has hit close to home. I have had fertility issues related to scarring as well as preterm labor and being in the hospital hoping to make it to 34 weeks. I said all that to say this. Continue to stay strong and positive. I made it to 34 weeks and she only spent one day in the NICU. I will keep you and that precious miracle in my prayers. Take care!
I listen to Matt all the time, he reminds me so much of my husband who is from Philly.
ReplyDeleteMy sister had placenta previa when she was pregnant with my nephew, he is now 39 years old and has two boys of his own and another on the way. Hang in there,take care of yourself and everything will be fine.
I was on hospital bedrest for 77 days back in 2003. I was put on magnesium sulfate twice. It's horrible the first time but not so much the second time. I was 1.5 hours away from my husband and 4 children. I was pregnant with triplets and it was painful. You will be fine. If I can make it to 34 weeks 3 days then it should be just fine for you. Keep your spirits high. Get them to give you an extra cushion type mattress for your bed. You'll need it. The triplets are fine.
ReplyDeletePraying for you & your family. We have a family friend who is also experiencing this right now. They want her to make it two more weeks. She has also been on the steriods and in and out of the hospital. Hang in there !!
ReplyDeleteAmy-
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing.... I am sitting here on the sofa realizing how truly inspirational you are to all women. Lots of prayers are heading down south for you and your family. That baby is so lucky to have you as her mommy!